Raiders live chat at noon on Tuesday
By Jon Becker
Monday, October 4th, 2010 at 5:00 pm in Live chats, Oakland Raiders.
Jerry McDonald breaks down the Raiders’ loss to Houston and previews this weekend’s game against the Chargers during our “Inside the Raiders” live chat on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at noon.
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October 4th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Dang.
October 4th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
mike lewis is now available. we should pick him up. we need a better SS
October 4th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Mike Mitchell and Stevie Brown can take care of it.
October 4th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Mike Mitchell scks.
October 4th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
mcthompso Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
This team, like most past Raiders teams has no discipline, no heart, and no real football instincts. The coaches have no real coaching experience, or coaching knowledge. We have a few good players that can look good on the statline, one that is even elite (Nnamdi)…but in the positions where it matters most–OL, DL, Middle Defense, are occupied by draft busts for us or other teams, scrub journeymen, or rookies. Our QB play is the only place there seems to be any real heart, but will always be hindered somehow or another b/c of our inability to block, run correct routes, and catch the ball.
The defense is a team with some talent, but the real talent is scattered about with no coherence, or reliability from the bit players.
This team is missing some huge pieces…but could be much much better with just a little bit of coherence and organization. It obviously is the way it is because every level of the team and management has no idea what it means or takes to be good.
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All right!
Another guy who gets it, closest thing to the truth I’ve read on here in a while.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Nothing changes until Al Davis retires, or………………
October 4th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Afternoon Fellas,
Too bad about McFadden. I hope he recovers quickly.
He was performing as we had hoped.
Gradkowski is good enough to get this team to the playoffs…
IF, the O Line can get their act together.
AND, if we can get the Defense to hold the opposition to 20 pts per game.
Based on yesterdays performance, tall orders, but possible.
I’m very curious to see how the Team responds to Cable’s critisism.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Al Davis knows Campbell is better than Groundkowski. He needs to step in and tell Cable to start JC or he is fired. Campbell is the future of the Raiders.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
FoolKell….
C’mon man, even you have to get tired of reading your posts….same crap, over and over and over…do you feel better now?
October 4th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
ha ha…Freudian typo
October 4th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
mcthompso Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
It obviously is the way it is because every level of the team and management has no idea what it means or takes to be good.
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I’ve been saying the same for years and years.
Nothing changes until Al Davis resigns, or………….
October 4th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Raider Ray Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Al Davis knows Campbell is better than Groundkowski. He needs to step in and tell Cable to start JC or he is fired. Campbell is the future of the Raiders.
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that’s sarcasm right?
October 4th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
I was just looking at the 1993 roster. Players sure were smaller than. Greg Townsend weighed 240. I wish we had some receivers like we had on that ‘93 team. Willie Gault and Alexander Wright look good by comparison.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
FoolKell….
C’mon man, even you have to get tired of reading your posts….same crap, over and over and over…do you feel better now?
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That’s because the main problem hasn’t changed, Al Davis.
When it does my message will change, dumbazz.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
When I say “stinks” I mean would be lucky to be a back up on any other average team in the NFL.
Stanford Routt stinks.
Michael Huff stinks.
DHB stinks.
Brandon Myers stinks.
Mario Henderson stinks.
JLH stinks.
Lamar Houston rookie.
Rolando McClain rookie.
Jared Veldheer rookie out of Div II
Bruce Gradkowski career backup.
Daniel Loper had 5 starts in 5 years before Oakland for Detroit before they cut him.
Thats 11 players. To this point. For what they have. They are out performing themselves. You should be giving Cable credit not blaming him. They should have beaten Arizona and if Murphy makes that catch who knows?
You can say they got their tail whupped on Sunday by Houston but bottom line is they were in it in the end. Three plays change the whole complexion of that game and if the linebackers would’ve had their crap together it might not have been so bad on the ground. Numerous times they were pointing, confused and out of position when houston snapped the ball.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Jeff Jaegar was a good kicker.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Al Davis didn’t lose the game yesterday.
The Defense did, primarily.
The O Line, was a close 2nd.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
KoolKell Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
FoolKell….
C’mon man, even you have to get tired of reading your posts….same crap, over and over and over…do you feel better now?
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That’s because the main problem hasn’t changed, Al Davis.
When it does my message will change, dumbazz.
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nice change of pace…dumbestazz
October 4th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Jeff Jaegar was a good kicker.
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So is Joe Nedney.
So what.
By the way, if you believe listed weights on a roster…
October 4th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Kell, Al Davis is the Raiders. If you don’t like the man, you don’t the team. You’re either with us or against us. Abandon ship and put on your gay 49ers jersey.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Campbell is the future of the Raiders.
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He was also the future for the Redskins.
They ended up 4-12 , 4 years in the “future”, with zero playoff appearances.
Skins this year? First-place, 2-0 in the division, which is more division wins than they had all of last-year.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Charlie O. Finley sucked as an owner but the A’s still won FOOLKell….
So learn a new tune ya one-trick pony, organ-grinder’s monkey, delusional old fool
October 4th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Shut your hole RaiderLen.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Shut your hole RaiderLen.
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LOL…
Hit some sort of nerve.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
I’m sure the nerve wasn’t between the ears however.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
When I say “stinks” I mean would be lucky to be a back up on any other average team in the NFL.
Stanford Routt stinks.
Michael Huff stinks.
DHB stinks.
Brandon Myers stinks.
Mario Henderson stinks.
JLH stinks.
Lamar Houston rookie.
Rolando McClain rookie.
Jared Veldheer rookie out of Div II
Bruce Gradkowski career backup.
Daniel Loper had 5 starts in 5 years before Oakland for Detroit before they cut him.
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If we played a different system than cover 1 and cover 0 all of the time Huff would be a much better player and the corners oppositte Asomugha would look better as well.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Campbell is the future of the Raiders.
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He was also the future for the Redskins.
They ended up 4-12 , 4 years in the “future”, with zero playoff appearances.
Skins this year? First-place, 2-0 in the division, which is more division wins than they had all of last-year.
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They also have a healthy Clinton Portis, a much better coach, and a revamped O-line.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Gradkowski is kind of sleazy. First he lobbied to get in the Tennessee game instead of supporting Campbell. Then, he manipulates the fans by purposely throwing his body into defenders so he can look tough. You will all see what he is made of soon. He is a scrappy QB with no talent. He can’t last much longer.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Raider Ray Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Kell, Al Davis is the Raiders. If you don’t like the man, you don’t the team. You’re either with us or against us. Abandon ship and put on your gay 49ers jersey.
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Shut-up, flunkie.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Grasdkowski is our starting QB until he kills himself trying to get the extra yard, or the O Line does it.
Which ever comes 1st.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
RaiderLen Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Al Davis didn’t lose the game yesterday.
The Defense did, primarily.
The O Line, was a close 2nd.
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His Defense
His O-line
His Team, 30-86.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Kell, I’m loyal and sensible. I know who is in charge and it aint going to change. You, on the other hand, are pathetic, delusional, and a traitor.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Misty,
Tell me exactly how “Crabby” is worst than Jason. I’m all ears “bra”. Please point to some credible evidence that you can back up.
You continually spew your ignorance on here. But keep on hating cuz I doubt you’ll see Jason score 24 points per game this year. And please none of this Jason’s feelings are hurt or whatever, He’s been benched before. It’s called trying to bring Cutler in last year and dumping his a$$ by Ratface this year in favor of McNabb. Are you sure he’s never been benched?
October 4th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Raider Ray Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Kell, I’m loyal and sensible.
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You’re a flunkie, loyal to nothing, know nothing.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Gradkowski is a great Quarterback…get over it!
DHB is not a great receiver…get over that too!
October 4th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Jason Campbell was a Redskin from 2005-2009.
Didn’t play in 2005 ; Skins make the playoffs
“Lead” his team to a 5-7 record in 2007; got hurt, and than Todd Collins (that dude from last night) went 4-0 to end season ; Skins make the playoffs
And 2010 the ‘Skins will make the playoffs with Campbell gone.
Dude is a certified loser and Hue Jackson saw right through him.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
severeraiderz Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
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They also have a healthy Clinton Portis, a much better coach, and a revamped O-line.
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Are you sure about Jawalrus II? Would you say the Skins as a team is much better than the Raiders last year? They had better receivers and a 7th ranked D but how many games did they win with Jawalrus II at the helm? Less than the Raiders FYI. Did he show you anything different in the preseason and 6 reg season qtrs this year? NO. Get over it. Grad is our starting QB and you can’t do a darn thing about it.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Aig, Campbell was never given a fair shake. The only reason he was pulled because the fat man panicked. Campbell would be better in the long run, if ever shown any patience.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
KoolKell Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Raider Ray Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Kell, I’m loyal and sensible.
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You’re a flunkie, loyal to nothing, know nothing.
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You’re a racist punk.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
JFB,
It’s sickening to me to see our O improved so much this year even with that shcytty line and people still whine. We could barely score 10 points last year and now we are answering the opposing team’s first TD like it’s no big deal. Yet these yoyo’s are still whining.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
His Defense
His O-line
His Team, 30-86.
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His defense?
His o line?
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He coaches these guys?
He misses assignments and tackles?
BS.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
I don’t get the Chad Henne hype.
With an elite defense, maybe the best 1-2 RB combo, a solid line and some good WR’s, he limps through each game it seems.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
With a decent O-line, Gradkowski would be today’s Brian Sipe…Kardiac Kid!!!
Go Grads…Go Grads…Go Grads!!!!
J Hill-billy…That’s spelled G.R.A.D.K.O.W.S.K.I.
Thank you very much…LOL…LMFAO
October 4th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Raider Ray,
You cannot be serious! How much patience did the Skins show him? Do you realize that Alex Smith and JC are one and the same? JC was given every opp to succeed in Wash but he couldnt do it.
1. Do you think the skins had a better supporting cast than the Raiders last year? Why did he won less games than the Raiders?
2. Bruce and JC played with the exact supporting cast, same day, same opponent, and same game. Why is it that Bruce outplayed him? And this aint the first time. He did it to JC in the preseason game against the Niners first string D. You can look up the box score and it’s all right there for you in that game.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Raider Ray Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Aig, Campbell was never given a fair shake. The only reason he was pulled because the fat man panicked. Campbell would be better in the long run, if ever shown any patience.
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Hue Jackson said they were considering benching him IN THE SEASON OPENER.
The guy barely won the starting job in the first place, and they have more patience with Bruce than him.
Don’t take mine, AIG’s or any other bloggers words for it. Listen to the coaches.
Do you really trust Al Davis’ ability to scout QB’s more than Hue Jackson?
October 4th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Cable is an idiot and totally mishandled the QB situation. Should have given Grads a chance to compete in camp. If Campbell is your starter you dont pull him after 1 1/2 games. There is no gurantee that Grads would have done any better in week 1 or that JC would have done better last week. We are basing our whole assessment of these 2 QB’s on a game against the Rams where both coaches said there were adjustments made at half time (then later said that they did nothing different, with the opposing team facing a QB that they were relatively unfamiliar with and had not prepared for.
I would have liked to have gotten more of a sample size of JC with this team because the main differences i saw with this team from week 1 to last week is that we converted in the RZ and didn’t commit stupid penalties. Once again WR’s were a non factor and the QB was making bad decisions inside the pocket and while scrambling, week 1 and week 4 were seperated only by red zone execution IMHO.
Hopefully Grads can shake off the big hits and get us a division win next week. This loss only amplifies the magnitude of the Jano miss, 1-3 is worlds away from 2-2
October 4th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Raider Ray Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Aig, Campbell was never given a fair shake. The only reason he was pulled because the fat man panicked. Campbell would be better in the long run, if ever shown any patience.
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let him learn from the bench, not on the fly. grads is better now.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
THe NFL is a win now deal.
16 games. Not 162.
Gradkowski has proven repeatedly that he will put points on the board.
Even with a crappy O LINE.
Gradkowski has demonstrated an ability to do more with less than Campbell.
Period.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Severe
Do you realize it was not Cable’s call to start JC? If you bother to listen to Al Davis and his BS, he is the one that annointed JC the savior…as JFB puts it….the next Jerome Plunket…..LMAO.
Al gave him a contract extension and promised him the starter role during the draft weekend. C’mon man. You should know your Raiders better than that.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
I’ll answer your questions Aig-Raider:
1)The Raiders were a better team than the Redskins last year. The only reason the Raiders didn’t succeed was because of inept coaching.
2)Grads was lucky. Whose to say Campbell wouldn’t have had the same results in the second half against the Rams. The coaches obviously made some adjustments at halftime. Also, I think the Raiders could score more points with Campbell at QB. And, they need as many points as possible given how the defense is playing. He is also a much smarter QB than Grads.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
aig-raiders Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
severeraiderz Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
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They also have a healthy Clinton Portis, a much better coach, and a revamped O-line.
??????????
Are you sure about Jawalrus II? Would you say the Skins as a team is much better than the Raiders last year? They had better receivers and a 7th ranked D but how many games did they win with Jawalrus II at the helm? Less than the Raiders FYI. Did he show you anything different in the preseason and 6 reg season qtrs this year? NO. Get over it. Grad is our starting QB and you can’t do a darn thing about it.
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They had an O-line that was worse than ours and were decimated by injuries….its not even a competition we had a better O-line. Also how much better of a team do you think we would be this year with Shanahan as our HC.
AIG gotta go so if you respond i won’t be able to get back until later so if you can try to check back. Always good debating with ya.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Folks, JC didn’t just play for 6 quarters, coaches have been watching him for close to 6 months now, almost every day in practice.
Him being replaced by Bruce, seemingly permanently for now, has everything to do with Jason and little to do about Gradkowski.
They saw Campbell pre-camp, training camp, preseason and for a few quarters. Apparently, that was all they needed to see.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
I must admit, Jason Campbell made a play that I have never seen a QB execute before in an NFL game…the ole “kneel down in the middle of game” play…a classic.
Coming a close 2nd and 3rd were the 2 slide attempts.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Severe,
I debunked that theory about worst Oline. We gave up more sacks last year and we destroyed 3 of our own QB’s last year. The skins didnt. And the Skins had a 7th ranked D. Waht was ours?
Raider Ray,
Do you think Cable was any better than Zorn last year?
Grad was lucky? Do you realize people said he was lucky against Cincy, Pitt, and the Rams? Why is it that we have yet to have a blowout with Grad at the helm but it took JC only one game for a blowout? Seriously, do you really think the team respect JC when he slid short of the first down marker?
October 4th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Folks, JC didn’t just play for 6 quarters, coaches have been watching him for close to 6 months now, almost every day in practice.
Him being replaced by Bruce, seemingly permanently for now, has everything to do with Jason and little to do about Gradkowski.
They saw Campbell pre-camp, training camp, preseason and for a few quarters. Apparently, that was all they needed to see.
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This sums it all up very nicely.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Raider Ray…you’re d@mn right the coaches made a half-time adjustment against St. Louis….they played Gradkowski instead of Campbell!
Even the dumbest coaches in the world knew enough to make that move.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
“Campbell is a much smarter QB than Grads.”
Not only smarter, but much smarter. LMFAO!!!!
Let me know when Bruce walks away from center clapping while getting a delay of game call.
That may have been the stupidest thing any QB has ever done in the history of the NFL.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
I ask you doubters….who cares about the QB….
When was the last time you saw our O answered the opposing team’s first score with our own TD in back to back game? I can’t remember. It’s been so long.
When was the last time we scored 23 points in back to back game?
You see all those first downs that Jerry is tracking? It’s not a coincidence and we have prob one of the worst Oline in the league.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Aig, the slide could have been better. But, do you really think Gradkowski would have done any better against the Titans on opening day. I highly doubt it. I’m sure Grads will be blown out (or his knee will be blown out) soon enough, probably this Sunday.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
More brilliance from Henne.
Really, is this guy any good?
October 4th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Campbell looked like a corpse against ST Louis.
I know for certain that Gradkowski “Has the Will to Win”
Give him support with an O Line,and some average D, and he will win games for this team.
Print that!
October 4th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Raider Ray,
We will never know what could of or should of happen in Tenn. All I can tell you is they play in the same day same game same staff and you saw a nite/day diff. That happened twice this year already.
You are correct. Grad might get hurt but that’s football. I can accept that. I’d rather enjoy TD’s in the game than watch my team get blown out and become unbearable to watch.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
When was the last time you saw our O answered the opposing team’s first score with our own TD in back to back game? I can’t remember. It’s been so long.
When was the last time we scored 23 points in back to back game?
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Refreshing isn’t it?
October 4th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
RaiderLen,
If you look at the few wins the last few years, it was always the D showing up that gave us a chance.
Now if the D could just show up average, we’d win on a consistent basis.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Raiders have 1417 yards of offense its the most after 4 games since team had 1846 in Super Bowl season in 02. THEY ARE BETTER
October 4th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Raider Ray…
Campbell leads Gradkowski in Golf Cart exits from the field 1-0
October 4th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
aig-raiders Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
RaiderLen,
If you look at the few wins the last few years, it was always the D showing up that gave us a chance.
Now if the D could just show up average, we’d win on a consistent basis.
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Fact. I witnessed it all.
October 4th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
The Davis flunkies are in here with their personal agenda. Setting up Tom Cable for the PR fall. Badmouthing the QB change….
October 4th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
yes it is absolutely refreshing.
I never doubt Grad’s ability to lead our team back. He has proven it time and again. When the chips are down and you absolutely have to make the next play, I know he will do it. If we can the rest of the team to be there with him, we’ll be alright.
Murphy was scared going over the middle and he knows it too. When you have a bad clavicle and you get sent over the middle you’re gonna get scared. There were 3 guys around him getting ready for the big hit and he flinched.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
gotta run. Keep the faith. I see the light and it starts with the QB. Dont tell me the Niners wouldnt be at least 3-1 if they had Grad over there.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Lynn from Snot Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Raiders have 1417 yards of offense its the most after 4 games since team had 1846 in Super Bowl season in 02. THEY ARE BETTER
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This team needs to put a complete performance together.
The offense seems to be finding an identity, the defense needs to get it together and be the steadying influence.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
The Raiders are scoring more because of McFadden and Miller. In fact, I think Gradkowski has hindered the offense. I blame him for the poor red zone offense.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
I will always be grateful that Grad was the guy that ended our QB nitemare. I dont care if he never gets us to the SB.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
The Davis flunkies’ll say Al Davis gave Cable the perfect QB, J Campbell. But nooooo, Cable had to put the backup in too soon, etc, etc………setting Cable up for the blame.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
The Al Davis ex-boyfriends are here…negatively putting Al’s name in every post…like a woman.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Kirk Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Mike Mitchell scks.
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How would any of us know that? He hasn’t evven played. Granted its cuz he’s still learning but I have no idea what his potentials going to be yet.
I do know Tyvon is struggling and Mitchell’s not the automatic answer to plug in so that says something, but not quite sure he’s a write off yet.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Raider Ray Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
The Raiders are scoring more because of McFadden and Miller. In fact, I think Gradkowski has hindered the offense. I blame him for the poor red zone offense.
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3 for 3 in the red zone yesterday Einstein.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
I think Kell is a Shanahan boy.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
This isn’t the first time Campbell was shown up by his backup.
For the millionth time, Todd Collins went 4-0 with his team that went 5-7 in 2007.
Todd Collins looked like dog crap last night, and probably shouldn’t even be in the league.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Raider Len
Defense needs a kick in the Azz.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Kimbo Mitchell made a nice tackle on a pass-play short of the sticks on 3rd down.
May have been one of his best, actual football plays…..hell maybe ever.
Everything else is just head-down and flatten somone, come hell or high-water.
He reacted, covered the guy, took the right angle, and wrapped him up nicely. I was somewhat amazed at the time.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Raider Ray Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
The Raiders are scoring more because of McFadden and Miller. In fact, I think Gradkowski has hindered the offense. I blame him for the poor red zone offense
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You’re entitled to your opinion.
Isn’t it interesting how everyone has one?
McFadden and Miller were not on the field with Jason?
October 4th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
RaiderLen, the Titans shut down Miller because they have smart coaching. McFadden was a one man show. You need more than that against the Titans. Also, the Titan game was possibly the worst o-line performance I had ever seen (until the Bears game last night).
October 4th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Please release Michael Huff NOW. The guy can’t tackle. On two of the Texans touchdown runs yesterday, Huff missed the tackles on both.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Raider Ray,
Let me debunk your theory on McFadden and Miller again.
Guess who was the QB when Miller, McFadden, DHB, and Murphy all had career best days? I think you know the answer.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Tom Cable, you need to run the football when you play a high scrong team like the Texans. If you keep that offense off the field they can’t score. The Raiders was averaging 4 to 5 yards a carry. THAT WAS YOUR STRENTH TOM CABLE THE TEXANS ARE NOT GOOD AGAINST THE RUN!!! I am not a professional coach and I know that!
October 4th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
im not a smart man jenny, but i know our run game is good!!!
October 4th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
RaiderReggie, Cable isn’t a professional coach either.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
I’m out. I believe in JC.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Problem with the Raiders is they are being led by a coach who is not even used to winning. Winners are winners. You don’t have to be the fastest, or the biggest, or even have the most skill. Winners possess that hard to pinpoint intangible. Biletnikoff had it. Tim Tebow has it. Wes Welker has it. Cable does not. Look at his prior record. It’s not good. It’s filled with LOSING. He’s used to it. The Raiders are very used to it, and I think it’s very hard to become a winner when u are so used to losing. Sure, winning sounds like a good idea, but it’s like losing is so ingrained in this franchise that it’s all they know how to do; no matter who’s on the roster. Led by a coach who has known NOTHING BUT LOSING.
Raiders need someone with a heritage of WINNING to come in. Someone who is used to winning and doesn’t accept anything less.
Cable has shown us he is oh so willing to just lay down and take it up the keyster, and that “vibe” if u will is taken on by the players.
Get a WINNER in here and watch things change.
October 4th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
There really isn’t anything to say, Raider fans. The Chargers are the biggest reason for the 30-87 record. It’s DO or DIE Sunday! Al Davis knows it, Tom Cable knows it, Nnamdi knows it, and everybody that supports this team knows it. Like it or not Tom Cable, this Sunday will define your team!!!
October 4th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
RaiderLen Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
When was the last time you saw our O answered the opposing team’s first score with our own TD in back to back game? I can’t remember. It’s been so long.
When was the last time we scored 23 points in back to back game?
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Refreshing isn’t it?
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Who cares? We lost both games. No moral victories.
October 4th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
beach Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
There really isn’t anything to say, Raider fans. The Chargers are the biggest reason for the 30-87 record. It’s DO or DIE Sunday! Al Davis knows it, Tom Cable knows it, Nnamdi knows it, and everybody that supports this team knows it. Like it or not Tom Cable, this Sunday will define your team!!!
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Raiders don’t have a chance in hell. They are ingrained with losing. It’s in their genes. They don’t even know how to win. It’s always a shock when they do, and they are not comfortable with it so they find creative ways to lose the next game ALWAYS. Chargers will make Raiders quit and give up.
Seymour said it himself; they are demoralized. Only hope for winning 5 games this yr. is firing Cable to give a spark.
October 4th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
There hasn’t been a game in my life that I didn’t want the Raiders to win in the worst way. When they beat Pittsburgh last year I was practically doing jumping jacks and back flips I was so happy. Those moments are sooo rare.
I will always root for the Raiders, but I have been through all this hell, and have seen this movie many times and how it ends…it’ll be a thumping as usual.
October 4th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Djohnny,
I do care because we need both of our O and D to win games. Right now, the O is carrying its weight in spite of the Oline. Right now, our O can score. Hopefully we fix our D soon enough so that we can win some games.
I could careless about moral victories. last year’s opener against SD was a moral victory for me but I quickly realized that our O was worthless.
October 4th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
The Davis flunkies will say, Al Davis gave Cable the perfect QB, J Campbell. But nooooo, Cable had to put the backup in too soon, etc, etc………setting Cable up for the blame.
October 4th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
# RaiderLen Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Al Davis didn’t lose the game yesterday.
The Defense did, primarily.
The O Line, was a close 2nd.
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Pretty much sums it up.
However I place equal blame on the coaches. They have too many players playing out of position on both sides of the line of scrimmage.
October 4th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
The Davis flunkies are in here with their personal agenda. Setting up Tom Cable for the PR fall. Bad-mouthing the QB change he made.
Setting up Gradkowski, who’s played his heart out, btw, as the villian opposed to Campbell.
Then, they accuse people of being fake fans, pathetic.
October 4th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
However I place equal blame on the coaches. They have too many players playing out of position on both sides of the line of scrimmage.
Any real reason for this?
October 4th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
can’t figure out why you are even in here kool kell. there is nothing about the raiders you like according to you. you would cut or fire everyone from the top down..
October 4th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
I blame Davis AND Cable.
Here is a very telling thing: Asomugha said “you’d think we would have said let’s key on the run” after finding out tht Johnson wouldn’t be playing. Right there he’s taking a shot at the coaches who obviously were too stupid to not key on the run.
This is the coaching staff for ya. They are soooo overmatched we don’t stand a chance. Even against Norv Turner.
All I want is to beat San Diego ONE FREAKING TIME this year. That’s all I ask. Is that too much? I’m afraid it probably is because I can’t see a chance in hell Oakland beats them and that embarrassing streak will continue for yet another year. I’m so disgusted by this franchise it goes beyond words.
October 4th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
I was lucky enough to have enjoyed Barry Sanders. Check out the video for his son. I know this is Highschool but the first run was fking awesome.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/blog/prep_rally/post/Barry-Sanders-Jr-lands-spotlight-with-highlight?urn=highschool-274408
October 4th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
The season is almost over. Elimination is only about 3 weeks away. We can look forward to off-season drama, the draft, and politics. Pres purple lips is a lightning rod in himself just like the Raiders.
October 4th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Bristol the pistol!
She should be a Raiderette.
October 4th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Mistabr0wn Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Bristol the pistol!
She should be a Raiderette
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You’re watching,too. She’s cute, but not Raiderette material.
October 4th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
djohnnyg Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
This is the coaching staff for ya. They are soooo overmatched we don’t stand a chance. Even against Norv Turner.
All I want is to beat San Diego ONE FREAKING TIME this year. That’s all I ask. Is that too much? I’m afraid it probably is because I can’t see a chance in hell Oakland beats them and that embarrassing streak will continue for yet another year. I’m so disgusted by this franchise it goes beyond words.
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We all are disgusted, man. Something tells me there will be fight in these guys against Norvell. Whether that is enough, we will soon find out.
October 4th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
The San Diego Chargers have placed outside linebacker Jyles Tucker on injured reserve with a torn pectoral muscle, meaning his season is over.
He was hurt in Sunday’s 41-10 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Tucker’s injury comes a week after outside linebacker Larry English had foot surgery that will keep him out four to six weeks. Additionally, Shawne Merriman missed Sunday’s game with a calf injury, the second game he’s missed this season.
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Good news out of San Diego, boys!
October 4th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
San Diego Chargers strong safety Steve Gregory(notes) was suspended by the NFL for four games without pay on Monday for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
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Here’s some more! I hope Rivers takes a shot high and a shot low and gets knocked out. That’s what I’m talking about! Fight Raiders, fight!
October 4th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Now I’m past yesterday’s game. I want some Charger blood on the field this Sunday.
October 4th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
We have the biggest O line in the league.
We need to run the ball a lot.
We can wear down the D line if we run.
Punish them, not our quarterback.
October 4th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Mistabr0wn Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
The season is almost over. Elimination is only about 3 weeks away. We can look forward to off-season drama, the draft, and politics. Pres purple lips is a lightning rod in himself just like the Raiders.
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you can minus the draft bro! we dont got our first thanx to the tuck rule. NE will get a top 10 for a washed up DL…..
October 4th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
looking at the schedule, i only see 4 wins max. 5-11 is our cup o tea
October 4th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
I said before the game that this was an opportunity to show what kind of team we have and the results are in we are as schitzo as they come. From one game to the next you just don’t know what you’ll see. We will come out fire up only to find a way to shoot ourselves in the foot.
I’m reallt starting to lose faith in the competitive edge of this team. It’s just too inconsistent our defense just didn’t show up against a great opponent and it really bothers me. We much better than what we showed they just hit us in the mouth and we stood there and took it. Frustrating stuff!!
Offensively we’re growing with Grad is sometimes not pretty but he competes and you can’t ask more than that. He is what he is a scrappy competitor who’s going to give you all he has. But we need better at that position, do we have it maybe. But until we get a better player at QB opportunities will slip away and we’ll compete well enough to lose. That’s who we are right now. A mediocre team with an average scrappy QB who’ll put up points good enough to get beat.
October 4th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
aig-raiders Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
JFB,
It’s sickening to me to see our O improved so much this year even with that shcytty line and people still whine. We could barely score 10 points last year and now we are answering the opposing team’s first TD like it’s no big deal. Yet these yoyo’s are still whining.
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what is shocking is that the defense is just plain bad. I was counting on the defesne carrying the team. INstead, we have one of the worst defenses in the NFL.
IF the defense did its damn job…the team is 3-1. They are horrible…can’t stop the run, can’t pressure the QB, can’t get turnovers, can’t get off the field. And all this with an offense putting points on the board.
I have been demanding that this team fix the d-line. But the Nation’s DEVOTION to Tommy Kelly is burying this team in the ground.
THE RAIDERS NEED A REAL NT! And now we are PAYING the price!
October 4th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
Priesttj,
We need DHB and Murphy to grow up! Murphy giveth and taketh away.
DHB doesn’t contribute at all. You can’t have a STARTING wide receiver go entire games with no catches or 1 catch for 3 yards each and every week.
I am starting JLH in his place. DHB needs to sit and watch!
October 4th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
SnB
Did you watch the game?
October 4th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Hey you want to hear a crazy prediction? I say we loose one more to SD, but then we win our next 4. OR we win against SD, and lose against SEA but win the others. 5-4 by the bye week. Call me crazy, delusional, or whatever, but watch…
…..time for my medicine…. lol
October 4th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
What formation were we in 80% of the time?
October 4th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
priesttj Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
What formation were we in 80% of the time?
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October 4th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Priesttj,
Not sure where you are going with this. But I’ll tell you its not technical.
There is no excusing the defense. They got smashed again on the ground.
When you can’t stop the run you can’t win.
Could careless what technicality you are trying to bring up here.
Run right 70 yards Touchdown….that’s what I saw with my own two eyes.
I also saw DHB contribute 3 yards at the beginning of the game. That’s it.
Can’t win doing that bro.
Can’t win with starting receivers getting 1 or 2 catches a game. Not going to happen.
The team has found another weakness. Its the defense. THey are bad
October 4th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
DHB,JLH,and Murphy were on the field together 80% of the time.
October 4th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Thank you Lefty12!!! ding ding ding thet winner…
They ran 3 wides 80% of the time the QB has to know who to throw to. JLH was on the field he could have thrwon to him as many times as he wished. That’s why I said we need better play at QB.
October 4th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
We also had DMC i the pattern most of the time, we had a great game plan we were running out of a pass formation and it was working if we had a great QB we would’ve shredded their weak defense but Grads is still learning.
October 4th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
SD killed TEN, remember? the team that killed us on week 1. Who can’t wait to watch the game this Sunday?
October 4th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
The defense you speak of played poorly no excuses, we have up way too many points but we should’ve gashed that defense for 45 points with a great QB. We don’t have that yet and we need to keep looking if he can’t get there…………period
October 4th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
That’s fine. JLH still got more production out of the game than DHB…even if it was only 1 more catch. 2 for 38 and a big 1st down. Doesn’t change the fact that the #1 receiver has to at least make some impact.
The offense, as I stated earlier is not the problem. The problem is a defense that can’t stop anybody. Can’t stop the run and can’t stop the pass. Until this defense finds a way to stop the run, they won’t win.
October 4th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Incidently Grads had DHB open and missed him 3-4 times, in fact he should’ve had a TD but Grads thre wthe ball too far inside making the catch way too difficult. He’s a young QB still growing and developing he’s far from what it takes to win week in week out I like him but those are the facts jack.
October 4th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
I beg to differ the offense is not efficient enough the strip sack he took he held the ball way too long DMC was open in the flat,, check it down for the 1st down. The defense had it’sproblems no question but we still could’ve won. We’re just not good enough on both sides of the ball………period
October 4th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
In reality we are way over matched at QB in this game, Rivers is a top teir QB we have a journeyman at best. We have a great RB who wont get the carries because the OC trust our QB too much. The defense I think will show up but it wont be enough. Our best bet is to go into SF and get a win against a horrible QB.
October 4th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
This team needs a mean streak.It seems as if when an opponent smacks us in the mouth,we lay down and cry instead of smacking them back.It’s like we have nobody who will stand up and say I’ve had enough and go make a play.
October 4th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Let’s hope one of the rookies like McClain or Houston can become that guy.And I’m not talking about somebody talking,I’m talking about somebody actually doing it.
October 4th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
SnB,
You and I can def agree on something for sure… the fckin D. Seriously, I am with you on counting on the D but we get ran over like a bunch of wimps. The last few years our O has been so bad that it hides the D’s weakness. Now that our O can put up points, the D is a huge let down.
October 4th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
We technically would have had 3 straight home games by the time we play SF. Personally, I think anything less than 2-1 on a stretch like this is unacceptable. To go 0-3 is just plain ridiculous. And to think that is possible speaks volumes of where this team is. Is there progress being made?… I would say marginally on offense. Sure we can put up 10 more points than last year, but when your defense is giving up 10 more also, than it’s a wash. Plus the same issues are still there. Poor WR performances, Poor rush D, now to go along with barely average pass D. Mediocre Oline, and no pressure from our Dline. The only things that have improved I would say are RB play and QB play. The latter only on stats and maybe emotion. Oh, and Miller is coming into his own. That’s about it though.
October 4th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Lefty12
My sentiments exactly, Those two are that type but their just not ready to lead the way we need them to. McClain is not aloof as many see him he’s dying inside because he knows he’s blowing assignments and getting fooled. Right now he is a bit overwhelmed you can see it all over his body language. Houston flat got whipped they ran the stretch play to perfection and he had no annswers until they had 31 points. We just didn’t answer them physically for some reason. TK would try to make a play and get caught up in the wash because LH was getting handled. They tried T Scott but he was no better our DT’s were getting pinched inside because the DE’s could hold the edge. It was really frustrating to watch and the MLB was getting walled off. Mike Huff was slow to react and thus 70 yard run. We got punked………….period
October 4th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
priesttj Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Incidently Grads had DHB open and missed him 3-4 times, in fact he should’ve had a TD but Grads thre wthe ball too far inside making the catch way too difficult. He’s a young QB still growing and developing he’s far from what it takes to win week in week out I like him but those are the facts jack.
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You do realize the play you are talking about is late in the 4th qtr on 3rd down and it was an out pattern. There was no way DHB would make a TD on that. A first down yes but no TD. DHB should thank Grad for goign to him in the first place.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
In the game the other day,DHB helped a guy who tackled him up.That should never happen.When you are on that field,the opponent should be considered your enemy.As Tatum and Atkinson used to say when a guy on the other team has the ball or is trying to block you,you should try and knock that guy out of the game-not injure him badly,just knock him out of the game-like a fighter tries to knock his opponent out.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
TJ,
Puhleez, we lost the game because our D can’t stop anybody on that team. Even their backup Ward and Slaton were running all over our a$$. Get a frickin clue man. 24 points is more than enough in this leauge. You just need to keep the other team at 21. Dallas Did. We failed miserably.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
AIG shut up when grown flks is talking, for once sit and listen and you’ll learn something. The play was in the ENDZONE I was sitting right there watching it DHB had to jump over the DB to reach for the ball and almost caught it. The ref should’ve called interferrence but it was close.
DHB is on the come, no he’s no where near close but a more accurate throw and that is a TD……….period
October 4th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Grads is not the problem. He played great.
Trevor Scott should not be starting, he was thrown around like a rag doll on those runs. Shawnessy should be starting.
Without Henderson we can’t stop the run. That is our problem.
Grads made a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. He deserves a medal.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Hopefully McClain will become that guy,I think he has it in him.He was asked in pre-season if he could tell any difference between playing in the SEC and in the NFL and he said he couldn’t see any difference.I bet he wouldn’t answer that way now.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Priesttj Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
AIG shut up when grown flks is talking, for once sit and listen and you’ll learn something.
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You dumb condescending mothahubberd.
Al Davis is 30-86, why don’t you teach him something?
October 4th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
The last 7+ years AD is 30-86;overall he is 394-300-10.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
This exactly the kind of talk I’m talking about, it’s not about attacking or protecting Grads. He is what he is a scrappy competitor with some skills. No one is attacking him but I aint wearing to rose colored glasses just because you guy’s think he’s God’s gift. He’s OK for now but we need better from him or whomever.
The defense will have games like this, it’s going to happen to many young players in important roles. THis defense is still learning each others names let alone a cohesive unit. THey’re going to get whipped because of that. The same is true with the offense too many young players in important positions and Grads is among them.
To say he played great is stupid he competed and taht’s all you can ask from him at this time. This team is just not good enough on either side of the ball to beat good teams that’s reality. anything else is just fooling yourself.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Lefty12 Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
The last 7+ years AD is 30-86;overall he is 394-300-10.
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You and Priesttj keep each other up at night listening to fairytales of yesteryear??? Too funny.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
32,000 people in the stadium, pathetic.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
Lefty12 they’re taking the young manto school and I mean to school, he’s taking false steps and making misreads. Hopefully it’ll start to slow down by midseason he is very competitive he wants to cut lose but he’s thinking too much. Can’t blame himmthis is the best of the best. All he can do is stay in the playbook and watch film incessantly. he’ll get there soon enough and start handing out butt whuppings but until then it is what it is.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
This is for Tom Cable & his conditioning coaches:
What is Hamstring Injury?
A hamstring injury or strain is an injury that results from a pulling action, which stretches or tears the hamstring muscles and/or tendons. (The term sPrain refers to an injury of the ligaments, as opposed to a sTrain, which refers to an injury of the muscle or tendon.) Remember; ligaments attach bone to bone, were as tendons attach muscle to bone.
Injuries to the muscles and tendons of the hamstrings are usually graded into three categories, and these injuries are referred to as: first; second; or third degree strains.
A first degree strain is the least severe. It is the result of some minor stretching of the muscles and tendons, and is accompanied by mild pain, some swelling and stiffness. There is usually very little loss of function as a result of a first degree strain.
A second degree strain is the result of both stretching and some tearing of the muscles and tendons. There is increased swelling and pain associated with a second degree strain, and a moderate loss of function.
A third degree strain is the most severe of the three. A third degree strain is the result of a complete tear or rupture of one or more of the muscles and tendons. A third degree strain will result in massive swelling, severe pain and gross instability.
Hamstring Anatomy:
The hamstring group of muscles, located at the back of the upper leg, are actually a group of three separate muscles. The top of these muscles are attached to the lower part of the pelvis, and the bottom of the hamstring muscles are attached to the lower leg bone just below the knee joint. The technical or anatomical names for the three hamstring muscles are semimembranosus, semitendinosus and biceps femoris.
What Causes Hamstring Injury?
Now that we know exactly what and where the hamstrings are, let’s take a look at some of the most common causes for hamstring injuries. By far the most common cause of hamstring injuries originates from an imbalance between the quadriceps muscles (located at the front of the upper leg) and the hamstring muscles.
The quadriceps are a very large, strong group of muscles that help to extend the leg. These muscles can become so strong that they overpower the hamstrings, putting a massive amount of tension on the hamstring muscles. Combine strong quadriceps with weak hamstrings and you have a hamstring injury waiting to happen.
Other factors that contribute to hamstring injuries are a lack of flexibility and poor strength of the hamstring muscles. Also, when the hamstrings become fatigued or tired they are more susceptible to injuries.
Preventing Hamstring Injury
Mark my words, “Prevention is much better than Cure.” Anything you can do to prevent an injury from occurring is worth it. The prevention of hamstring injury comes down to the conditioning of the hamstring muscles and tendons, which ultimately involves both stretching and strengthening.
The best preventative measures involve a consistent program of both stretching and strengthening exercises. Increasing flexibility, with regular hamstring stretches, will contribute greatly to the ability of the hamstring muscles to resist strains and injury. To follow are two very effective and very safe hamstring stretches.
Stretching is one of the most under-utilized techniques for improving athletic performance and getting rid of those annoying sports injuries. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that something as simple as stretching won’t be effective.
Also, don’t forget the common injury prevention techniques like, warming up properly and using a bit of old-fashioned common-sense. However, for the most part, stretching and strengthening are going to be your best defene against hamstring injury. Even if you don’t have a hamstring problem now, the following suggestions will be helpful.
* A general warm up, followed by an activity specific warm up, will help reduce the likelihood of hamstring injury.
* Reducing the frequency of, or stopping completely, any activities that aggravate the hamstring.
* Completely rehabilitating a hamstring injury before returning to activity.
* Rest in between training sessions or competition allows the body to heal the minor injuries and repair the muscles to be ready for the next round of activity. Rest is the time that the body uses to repair and rebuild.
Treating Hamstring Injury
If you do happen to suffer from a hamstring injury, it’s important that correct first aid principles are applied immediately. The RICER regime explains the correct treatment for all muscle strain injuries. RICER stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, and then obtaining a Referral from a qualified sports doctor or physiotherapist. So, as soon as a hamstring injury occurs, rest the injured limb, apply ice to the affected area, apply a compression bandage and elevate the limb if possible.
This treatment needs to continue for at least 48 to 72 hours. This is the most critical time for the injured area; correct treatment now can mean the difference between an annoying injury and a permanent, re-occurring, debilitating injury.
After the first 72 hours obtain a referral from a qualified professional and start a comprehensive rehabilitation program. This should include a great deal of strength and stretching exercises, as well as other rehabilitation activities such as massage and ultra-sound. Watch instructional videos of hamstring stretching exercises.
There you have it Tom – What you’ve always wanted to know about hamstring injuries but obviously never learned. Let’s get a hand on these unnecessary injuries.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Setting up Grads & Cable for the PR fall. Pathetic.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Just the facts KK.I’m not supporting him just presenting all the facts.What’s the matter you jealous because nobody will include you in any discussions about the team,because you won’t discuss anything but 30-86.If you really want to be honest,you should clarify that that is his record for the last 7+years,not his overall record.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
6 winning seasons over the last 21 years.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
lowest attendance since 1967, when Raiders still with AFL??
and that’s the ticket sales announced.
actual attendance of 24,000 or so?
embarrassing
October 4th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Mention Al Davis’ record over the last 7 years, 30-86 and some monkey starts telling yarns about Darryl Lamonica.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
I will say this. I went to the game yesterday and was 1 of the 30,000 or so.
Had a great time. Lot of noise from such a small crowd. If I lived there, I would have season tickets no doubt.
Tailgate was ridiculous. Freddie B walking with the public.
Great game to watch…except the defense
October 4th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
priest, Gradkowski is the best QB available to us, period. He’s the best QB on our roster, he’s better than any QB available to us via FA at this time. As far as long term answer goes, that needs to be addressed in the draft…unless of course Gradkowski can get this team to something like 8 wins. If he can do it with this line and crap receivers, he’s for real and is good enough to start in this league, hands down. But time will tell. One thing we know for sure though is that he’s better than Campbell. Campbell is awful, we saw that in the Tennessee game. If you weigh out all of the pros and cons Gradkowski beats Campbell. All Campbell has is the arm. That’s it. Gradkowski wins in every other category…except salary.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
If Gradkowski doesn’t play in this game, Houston wins 34-10, or maybe by more. Grads is keeping us in games where Campbell would mail it in by half time. Campbell mailed it in against the Rams, for crying out loud. He has no heart. He doesn’t even belong in the league.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
MRb go to sleep I’m not interested in Campbell vs Gradkowski debate. It’s meaningless……find someone else. Thanks!
October 4th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
S&B,glad you had a good time.Where did you sit?I’ve sat in some of the 3rd deck sections and they have ruined them.The speaker blows right in your ears and a lot of the bangers sit up there and make it pretty miserable for others.IF they start winning,tickets will be sold.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Even a blind squirell will find a nut.
Raiders win Sunday 27-10
October 4th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
32,000 people says it all. Al Davis may have his fans on this blog, who carry his water, but he’s not all that well liked in the Bay Area, folks.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Somebody answer me this!
Why would an owner have a 152 million dollars worth of players and hire a 25 cent h/c? And scrimp on a gm.
Just don’t get it.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Ego.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Everybody keeps blaming this guy & that guy, this coach, that coach, the owner, and the guy in the concession stand.
We seem to be forgetting that this is a team sport, not an individual sport.
As I see it, it’s all about the lines – both the O-line & the D-line. Neither line is inadequate for the task at hand. Until the lines are made up of NFL caliber players, we will continue to get our a$$e$ handed to us. Key players can make the line better but by themselves, they mean nothing. We need the unit to play as one. They all need to be on the same page. They need to be well coached and thoroughly practiced at their craft. We are not there yet. Our focus for the next 2 years needs to be on improving the lines – both of them. Once that happens, we’ll be competitive no matter who is playing QB.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
The thing about this weeks game is there have been times when after a stinker like last week we come back and play up to our potential.If we can do that this week the game is very winnable.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Lefty,
I was in the Section 140. Excellent view from end-zone to end-zone. Real close up too.
I will be good for a couple more this year. Great experience. I’ve only gone to road games before, so this was an experience.
October 4th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Now the game was very entertaining to watch and to be there. I had fun but it showed me that we are what our recors says we are. But I had a lot of fun, can’t wait to see how we measure up to the Chargers. If we can stay even with them and get the crowd support we may see something. The crowd almost got us a win this week it was a very loud 32,ooo and I was proud of them and being one of them.
Go Raiders!!
October 4th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
that should read “adequate”
October 4th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Here is a 24 point plan for Cable to use and win this Sunday by:
1 – Run the ball first
2 thru 24 – Quit playing guys out of postion
October 5th, 2010 at 12:03 am
If the same Def. shows up again this week it will be a long day.The thing is we have played SD tough in the past and we know their Off.so that gives us hope.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:04 am
JB I agree with the last post, The Oline has material biut not enough. But in watching the Oline closely they need to settle down and stay in one position to hget cohesive and they would play much better IMO
The Dline was abused by the Texans, we need one very dynamic pass rusher a beast. DT’s aren’t nearly as hard to come by and stopping the run contrary to popular belief is more about discipling and tackling. WE didn’t do any of that for 3 qrtrs. Whenthey made up their minds to do it it got done. I don’t care what people say about running out the clock we shut them down and if we had a decent offense we could’ve won that game. It was there they didn’t stop us we stopped ourselves………..period
October 5th, 2010 at 12:06 am
one caveate on the Oline Cable needs to stay away and let the position coach handle that line. I bet dollars to donuts he would sit CC down.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:06 am
# priesttj Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
MRb go to sleep I’m not interested in Campbell vs Gradkowski debate. It’s meaningless……find someone else. Thanks!
Meanwhile, about 15 minutes earlier:
priesttj Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
This exactly the kind of talk I’m talking about, it’s not about attacking or protecting Grads. He is what he is a scrappy competitor with some skills. No one is attacking him but I aint wearing to rose colored glasses just because you guy’s think he’s God’s gift. He’s OK for now but we need better from him or whomever.
(LOL)
October 5th, 2010 at 12:11 am
“I’m not wearing rose colored glasses”
Meaning: You’re being realistic, while people who think Gradkowski is good are living in fantasyland. Yes, preist, that’s a clear position in the Bruce vs. Jason debate.
“just because you guys think he’s god’s gift”
Another clear position in the QB debate. If you think those who like Bruce think he’s “god’s gift”, it could only mean that you think he’s no gift at all.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:12 am
# priesttj Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:06 am
one caveate on the Oline Cable needs to stay away and let the position coach handle that line. I bet dollars to donuts he would sit CC down.
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There is NO GOOD REASON for Cooper Carlisle to be starting on this O-line. Assuming Gallery returns soon, Loper should be immediately moved to RG. Short of that, BCampbell, even though he’s a rookie and still learning, would be a definite upgrade. Almost anybody would be a step up from Carlisle. He, Carlisle, must have pictures of Cable with a goat or something. There’s no other explanation.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:18 am
If Gallery doesn’t return right away, let’s move MHenderson to RG and left Veldheer and Barnes figure out who should start at OLT. MHenderson should be a salvageable lineman at guard. Or, Mover Walker to RG and MHenderson to ORT. Barnes, Veldheer & BCampbell can shoot it out to see who our new OLT will be.
Acatually it’s pretty sad that the only O-lineman who should remain in his current position is Gallery – who’s not playing right now because he’s hurt. And, they wonder why our O-line is less than satisfactory.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:19 am
lol well whatever the reason CC is exactly the type of player Cable loves technically sound no penalties and knows his scheme inside and out. He trust him even if a player behind him is better he is unknown as far as Cable is concerned and therefore not an option.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:21 am
so much is wrong with our franchise.. it’ll take 5+ years before we see anything substantial
the only thing I look forward to these days are…
- Those wins over playoff teams..
- Rookies making strides
- Rolando McSLAMS!
- Shanokowski antics (fake fgs/punts)
- Johnny Lee Touchdown dances
- Al tactics!
October 5th, 2010 at 12:21 am
priesttj Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:06 am
one caveate on the Oline Cable needs to stay away and let the position coach handle that line. I bet dollars to donuts he would sit CC down.
…………….im on a diet dont say donuts……
October 5th, 2010 at 12:22 am
Looking at my last post let me revise it a bit. Let’s get Veldheer effecient at center and let Barnes & BCambell decide who the OLT will be.
Ideally, we’d end up with BCampbell, Gallery, Veldheer, Loper & MHenderson. I think that line-up would work. We’d have Walker & Barnes for backup T or G and Satele as backup center.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:24 am
Comtrary to popular beliefs Satele is also settling in if Gallery can come back and settle Mario down this line could improve. Then I think we could afford to insert BC at RG or Loper for that matter which Loper might be the better choice. The line is not as far awya as most assume but Cable need sto leave it alone if he wants consistent play.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:24 am
# priesttj Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:19 am
lol well whatever the reason CC is exactly the type of player Cable loves technically sound no penalties and knows his scheme inside and out. He trust him even if a player behind him is better he is unknown as far as Cable is concerned and therefore not an option.
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That attitude will get Tom Cable fired. He doesn’t need anymore Kwame’s around his neck. Right now, Carlisle is a BIG liability.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:26 am
RC on the Raiders has always been a road grader.Could Henderson be that type of guy?As for Barnes he is exactly where he should be-at backup.He was terrible when Walker went out and he replaced him.You complain we are always moving guys around and the first thing you suggest is doing just that.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:31 am
JB i just don’t see Vekdheer as a good fit at C why screw with that again? Satele may not be BRobb but he’s the best we have at the moment IMO Veldheer at RT is a better fit IMO Loper at RG. Lefty12 was right about when Gallery is in there Mario seems to play better. Unless someone comes in and WOW’s us at LT you are better off as long as Mario is below average.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:32 am
as long as Mario is NOT below average.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:33 am
Funny thing is this. If that defense would hold teams to 23 or less….they are 3-1.
The defense has to play to the level of expectations. They aren’t doing that right now.
The offense, with its well-known flaws, is playing well enough to win.
Defense has to stop somebody…they gotta get a turnover, a sack and stop the run.
Its about manning up on defense. Not scheme, coach, owner etc…its about the 11 players on defense simply manning up.
They are not doing that right now….
October 5th, 2010 at 12:33 am
JB,btw,I kind of like that line if Henderson could make the transition.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:40 am
SnB the entire team needs to man up!! the defense had a bad day against a top teir offense it happens. This can and will play better at times. But it’s obvious to me that we’re a bit too young at certain spots. People will point KC well KC is going to come back to earth real soon.
SD is hands down the best team in the division again sad to say, can we beat them HELL YEAH!! will we if we bring our A game on all 3 phases we can beat anybody. But that’s a lot to ask.
Adios !! Raider fans
October 5th, 2010 at 12:43 am
# priesttj Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:31 am
JB i just don’t see Vekdheer as a good fit at C why screw with that again? Satele may not be BRobb but he’s the best we have at the moment IMO Veldheer at RT is a better fit IMO Loper at RG. Lefty12 was right about when Gallery is in there Mario seems to play better. Unless someone comes in and WOW’s us at LT you are better off as long as Mario is below average.
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You are correct that Mario plays better when Gallery is in there. Gallery covers inside moves on Mario so he can focus on the bull rushes and the around the edge speed rushers. He gets into trouble when his inside is not covered. I can live with Veldheer going to ORT. But, Satele is just not powerful enough at center. Maybe Al can go pickup Justin Hartwig and bring him in here at center for a year or two. Then with our first pick in the second round (moving up if we have to) to get Mike Pouncey for our long term center solution. That would work. we absolutely need to know that we can get 1-2 yards every time we run a QB sneak. You can’t do that with Satele. It did work though with Veldheer. So it just means we need more power at center.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:46 am
Gotta run, goodnight guys…
October 5th, 2010 at 12:54 am
KoolKell Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
32,000 people says it all. Al Davis may have his fans on this blog, who carry his water, but he’s not all that well liked in the Bay Area, folks.
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Trust me, “not all that well liked” is putting it very mildly. Being egotistical and stubborn and unable to adapt are not personality traits that I believe in. I’d much rather win and have somebody else drive the car than lose and drive off of a cliff by doing it my way.
October 5th, 2010 at 4:10 am
Ray,
You are kidding right? Cambell is NOT the future of the Raiders. Unless you want the future winning percentage to remain at the PRESENT. JC reminds me of Kerry Collins a gun for an arm but his best play is the “Statue of liberty play” because he is too slow to react to pressure.
Don’t worry your wish will come true soon. BG will be injured this Sunday and JC will come into the game. He will promptly throw an interception and then get sacked for a second turnover. Then, on the 3RD turnover he will get hurt when he breaks his ankle trying to slid 1 yard SHORT the 1st down marker. The crowd will start yelling “BRUUUUUCE” Wait a minute, they are not yelling “Bruce”, the are yelling ‘BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO” JC is a loser, just like Al
October 5th, 2010 at 4:27 am
the future QB of the raiders is Kafka!!
October 5th, 2010 at 4:39 am
The common theme among common themes… Cable on Mondays ~We just didn’t do the things that we wanted to do~
IDIOT!
October 5th, 2010 at 4:53 am
Carl Weathers Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 4:39 am
The common theme among common themes… Cable on Mondays ~We just didn’t do the things that we wanted to do~
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in other words… what we wanted to do, and what we didnt do was – win…
October 5th, 2010 at 4:54 am
if Vick is down, and if Eagles doesnt have high hopes for Kolb, lets trade JC to philly…
October 5th, 2010 at 5:03 am
Good Morning Nation…
JC’s next stop, the UFL team that Jeff Garcia is going leave to be the Eagles QB.
October 5th, 2010 at 5:05 am
Seriously, I don’t know what we are going to pull out of our sleeves. We face the Chargers at home, and they just destroyed the team that barely beat us at thier house. So by transitive property, we are looking at a 45-10 beatdown.
October 5th, 2010 at 5:33 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Trade JC, pick up Michael Lewis…anything else?
October 5th, 2010 at 5:43 am
Trade Nnamdi and our 2nd rnder to NE for our 1st and Mankins!
Oh I think we should probably look at michael lewis… he cant be worse than Tyvon “Overpursuit” Branch
October 5th, 2010 at 5:46 am
Good Morning Bcz24…
Who would you cut to get Lewis? Huff or Branch? Or Mitchell? My friend and I were talking about this last night…
And NE is the only team to score off of every way possible last night…geez…
October 5th, 2010 at 5:56 am
I would make Branch a CB and move J Ware to practice squad for Lewis…
October 5th, 2010 at 5:58 am
Transitive property doesnt work in football…
October 5th, 2010 at 5:59 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.INTERESTING HOW SOME ON THIS BLOG SAY HOW FOOLISH IT IS 4 PEOPLE 2 BUY TICKETS 2 C THIS TEAM,AND COME RIGHT BACK WITH, JEEZ,THERE WERE ONLY 32 THOUSAND AT THE GAME,HOW PATHETIC…
October 5th, 2010 at 6:01 am
I feel ya Perry!
October 5th, 2010 at 6:02 am
quarterback Bruce Gradkowski has a sore A-C joint in his throwing shoulder.
“Normal Monday,’’ said Gradkowski with a smile, “except my feelings are hurt.’’
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Kyle Boller, anyone?
October 5th, 2010 at 6:04 am
It was very frustrating to review the tape of Sunday’s Texans-Raiders game. You try to come away with something of improvement, but what you see clearly is that the coaching decisions, play calling, and personnel packages is all the same old story.
Offensively, Hue Jackson was supposed to call some imaginative plays on offense, but early, stuck to the tried and true. The dinged up Raider WR’s weren’t an early factor, so I have to give it to Hue Jackson, for sending Zach Miller wide, using DHB as a decoy, and it ended up netting Zach Miller a monster game. Still, the offense could have been better had we just had some healthy WR’s in the game, and even though Johnnie Lee Higgins contributed in the slot, it was too little and too late to compete in this game. But all in all, 24 points scored should be enough for a home victory. This leads to the defense as the main culprit of the Raiders demise.
Defensively, we seem to be an open book, as the Texans sent on their JV squad, armed with a backup RB that was a training camp cut out of Tampa, a backup journeyman TE in Dreesen, and a hobbled Andre Johnson. Houston coach, Gary Kubiak could have put in the third string in the first half, and still would have taken the Raiders behind the woodshed. Déjà vu, as the Houston’s offense reminded me of Jon Gruden’s playcalling in Super Bowl XXXVII. They prepared well for the Raiders and it showed. They knew all our tendencies, and generally their routes were wide open and cutback lanes were textbook diagrams. Their coaching staff took our coaching staff to school.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:04 am
So is Vonte Davis the best CB in football now? I mean he totally shut down Moss….
October 5th, 2010 at 6:04 am
Huff & Branch are fine …
“The Raiders got their butts kicked at the line of scrimmage.”
According to Tom Cable, Jerry Mac, Seymour, Kelly, McClain and a few semi pro bloggers with knowledge of the situation
October 5th, 2010 at 6:06 am
I was up by 3 points in fantasy football before the game started.
I had Tom Brady and my opponent had Ricky Williams, so I was feeling pretty good about my chances!
Williams got 14 points and Brady only got 8, so I lost by 3 points. Brady = FF choke artist ???
Arrrgggh! I’m commish and my team is now 1-3. LOL
October 5th, 2010 at 6:11 am
Morning Nation. LMFAO. Using DHB as a decoy. WTF. Like they game plan for him.
From PFT Power Rankings
28. Oakland Raiders (No. 27; 1-3): Tom Cable is starting to get that look of a guy who knows he’s soon going to be suing for his buyout.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:11 am
Speaking of fantasy football, I am going to try to pick up the Chargers Defense, and start them this week.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:14 am
Well, as laughable as it seems, DHB has a crazy amount of targets through the first 3 games. Any DC would have to game plan for him. On most of the Zach Miller wave of 2nd half catches, he ran wide on the same side of the field as DHB, and DHB helped to clear space.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:15 am
UggghhhhhhH!!!!!!!!!!! Hey, I know the tailgating festivities will be great! Even if it FN rains!
October 5th, 2010 at 6:18 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 6:06 am
I was up by 3 points in fantasy football before the game started.
I had Tom Brady and my opponent had Ricky Williams, so I was feeling pretty good about my chances!
Williams got 14 points and Brady only got 8, so I lost by 3 points. Brady = FF choke artist ???
Arrrgggh! I’m commish and my team is now 1-3. LOL
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That’s a bummer, man.
I’d have layed odds that you would have won under those circumstances. 9 times out of 10….
wait a minute, sounds like a Seabass apologist.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:20 am
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this is what our o-line should look like:
Barnes-Gallery/Loper-Satele-Walker-Henderson
If Barnes is no better than Henderson at LT, then try Veldheer.
Walker could be a big asset in the “phone booth” but he’s a calamity at RT.
Henderson can run block at RT and is also a better pass protector than Walker.
I’d like to see a trade for Mankins or whoever, but I just don’t see it happening and the guys on the waiver wire are more worthless than what we’ve got. Using the players currently on the roster, that’s the best solution I can offer.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:21 am
I’d have layed odds that you would have won under those circumstances. 9 times out of 10….
wait a minute, sounds like a Seabass apologist.
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bwahahahahaha!
to pour salt in the open wound Brady is on a bye this week and my backup QB is Josh Freeman
October 5th, 2010 at 6:22 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 6:20 am
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this is what our o-line should look like:
Barnes-Gallery/Loper-Satele-Walker-Henderson
If Barnes is no better than Henderson at LT, then try Veldheer.
Walker could be a big asset in the “phone booth” but he’s a calamity at RT.
Henderson can run block at RT and is also a better pass protector than Walker.
I’d like to see a trade for Mankins or whoever, but I just don’t see it happening and the guys on the waiver wire are more worthless than what we’ve got. Using the players currently on the roster, that’s the best solution I can offer.
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Like taking tylenol for cancer.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:23 am
my backup QB is Josh Freeman
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Go get that Lions QB quick, he has a great matchup, and dump Freeman.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:23 am
LMFAO, amen, Guest123. We are so screwed.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:24 am
Geez…comment awaiting moderation…
October 5th, 2010 at 6:25 am
Go get that Lions QB quick, he has a great matchup, and dump Freeman
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good call. thanks man
I will grab him if he’s available, after I get home from work tonight
not grab him in the shaun smith sorta way either!
October 5th, 2010 at 6:29 am
Good morning Nation.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:30 am
Now trhat DHB cleared space he needs to sart clearing some catches on his resume.
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guest123 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 6:14 am
Well, as laughable as it seems, DHB has a crazy amount of targets through the first 3 games. Any DC would have to game plan for him. On most of the Zach Miller wave of 2nd half catches, he ran wide on the same side of the field as DHB, and DHB helped to clear space.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:33 am
I don’t care what anyone says I think Campbell should be playing. Even though our line may get him killed! Grads has a big heart but the offense never seems to be in rythm. All that crazy running around almost throwing big picks dead duck no velocity passes really makes me sick by the 4th Qtr. At the rate we are going will never know what a timing offense looks like.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:33 am
As for defense…man, I don’t even know.
If Henderson is healthy, then it’s no question to me the line should look like this: Houston-Henderson-Seymour-Shaughnessy
If not, I’d try this: Kelly-Houston-Seymour-Shaughnessy
Kelly at end could rush the passer, which is all he seems interested in doing anyway. Houston on the interior is no bigger than Kelly, which is a problem, but he’s incredibly strong (think he put up 33 reps on the benchpress), actually has some experience on the nose in a 4-3 (he played some at Texas) and his motor never quits. He’d be a damned sight better than Alford or Bryant in any case.
The linebacking corps…I don’t even know. McClain will be really good someday, but is still a rookie. Wimbley is serviceable, if not brilliant. It’s a disgrace that Groves is our starting weakside LB. It’s time for Cable to swallow his pride and put Howard in. At least he knows how to play the damn position.
In the defensive backfield, I’d make Tyvon the nickel corner and either start MM34 and make him prove he belongs or sign Michael Lewis. Then I’d bench Huff for Stevie Brown (I know he’s a rookie, but can he be any worse than Huff at this point?) and release Cap’n Stiff Arm.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:35 am
Post 224 couldn’t agree more.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:40 am
I see a blowout this week …
Rivers is going to have a field day against our LBs and SS.
Chargers 31
Raiders 17
October 5th, 2010 at 6:41 am
CJ Legend 34 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 6:33 am
I don’t care what anyone says I think Campbell should be playing.
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He’ll probably play this week. Can’t see Gardowski holding up physically much longer with the hits he likes to take.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:42 am
CJ Legend 34 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 6:33 am
I don’t care what anyone says I think Campbell should be playing. Even though our line may get him killed! Grads has a big heart but the offense never seems to be in rythm. All that crazy running around almost throwing big picks dead duck no velocity passes really makes me sick by the 4th Qtr. At the rate we are going will never know what a timing offense looks like.
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With our OL, we cannot run a timing offense. That is just a fact. We need a QB like Gradkowski at this time to evade the rush. Bruce also throws a good catchable ball. Doesn’t have a gun but that is not what is needed. His passes have good velocity, and with the 2.5 seconds on average he gets to pass, the receivers won’t get downfield anyway. The average line gives the QB 4.0 seconds to pass.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:43 am
If Henderson is healthy, then it’s no question to me the line should look like this: Houston-Henderson-Seymour-Shaughnessy
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Houston needs to play DT like he did in college!
Wimbley should be a DE and Groves should back him up.
We need to stop playing people out of their natural position. The lack of instincts at their NEW positions is glaring.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:43 am
I think we’ll see Campbell play this week. Not because Gradkowski is going to get benched, but because this is the week the offensive line is going to get him killed.
Arizona’s line is just as big a pile of sh!te as ours and the Chargers racked up NINE sacks last week.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:44 am
CJ Legend 34 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 6:33 am
I don’t care what anyone says I think Campbell should be playing. Even though our line may get him killed! Grads has a big heart but the offense never seems to be in rythm. All that crazy running around almost throwing big picks dead duck no velocity passes really makes me sick by the 4th Qtr. At the rate we are going will never know what a timing offense looks like.
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could not disagree more.
There a ton better starting QB’s in the league. But Campbell isn’t one of them. He lacks the mental toughness needed to make quick decisions that need to be made. It’s time for him to hold a clipboard and earn his stripes back through hard work and inner drive. He was handed the starting job with no competition because of Grad’s pec injury, but we know what he is made of.
If we had a decent defense, we could mask our offense with a lousy QB like Campbell. But our defense straight reeks.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:45 am
We need a QB like Gradkowski at this time to evade the rush.
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Gardowski does not scramble or move around in the pocket much. He just makes up his mind earlier where he wants to go with the ball. Makes no sense that he is not using his legs a la his mentor Garcia.
And slide you buffoon!
October 5th, 2010 at 6:45 am
S&B #224
I like that front defensive line. I mean with all the square pegs we have to work with why not. Henderson would make snse up front but he is old man, football time is almost up. We try to take to many players and play them out of position especially on the front line. Houston was more of a tackle natural position,, Seymour can move around. I don’t know why we draft players and make them learn a new position in a short amount of time and try to coach them up, when we can’t caoach.
Backfield I hate Huff and Mitchell. Chris Johnson is close to the hate list. Routt just got off the hate list. Branch hits like a ton of bricks but I think he cheats over to support these idiots and will get burned on occassion.
I thought they could do something but I really see no hope for the defense. No intensity no enforcers including Nnamdi. He will lock down a player but he won’t come flying up and knock someone out or just come up and agreesively get all over a WR like Charles Woodson did and still does for Greenbay.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:48 am
I don’t follow Green Bay, but for the record, in 08, I wanted BJ Raji.
Don’t know if that would have been the best pick, but we could use him a lot more than DHB now.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:51 am
If banana is taking predictions, put me down for Chargers 42, Raiders 17.
This is the first time I have picked against us all year. Slow learner.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:51 am
Prediction time:
I think the Chargers are going to flat out dominate us as usual. I’m calling a final score of Chargers 48, Raiders 23.
Mathews, Sproles & Tolbert combine for 250 yards rushing. Rivers passes all day to Gates and the running backs to shred the linebackers and strong safety, so Nnmadi handling Floyd will mean squat.
Hope I’m wrong, obviously, but nothing I’ve seen lately makes me think I will be.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:52 am
I think a lot of people wanted Raji,but don’t go there….that “what if” stuff will drive you nuts!
October 5th, 2010 at 6:53 am
I can’t disagree that Campbell could be garbage but at least we would know what he can do. I mean lets be honest we are playing with a bunch of plan b and C QBs any way on our roster. I know we have a bunch of guys with man crushes on Grads and I respect his “heart of a lion” and all but this is his third team. NFL Teams Don’t dump guys off of NFL rosters because they are good.
But I think we are all in agreement that our line limits what anyone can do on this team.
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guest123 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 6:44 am
CJ Legend 34 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 6:33 am
I don’t care what anyone says I think Campbell should be playing. Even though our line may get him killed! Grads has a big heart but the offense never seems to be in rythm. All that crazy running around almost throwing big picks dead duck no velocity passes really makes me sick by the 4th Qtr. At the rate we are going will never know what a timing offense looks like.
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could not disagree more.
There a ton better starting QB’s in the league. But Campbell isn’t one of them. He lacks the mental toughness needed to make quick decisions that need to be made. It’s time for him to hold a clipboard and earn his stripes back through hard work and inner drive. He was handed the starting job with no competition because of Grad’s pec injury, but we know what he is made of.
If we had a decent defense, we could mask our offense with a lousy QB like Campbell. But our defense straight reeks.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:55 am
guest123 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 6:48 am
I don’t follow Green Bay, but for the record, in 08, I wanted BJ Raji.
Don’t know if that would have been the best pick, but we could use him a lot more than DHB now.
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Truth. I think I posted yesterday, I wanted Raji, Oher, Monroe or Orakpo, in that order.
Seriously, I was SO f-ing excited leading up to the announcement of the pick because I thought “No way they can screw this up; any of those 4 guys will be solid gold. And they can’t be thinking about anyone else.”
Then Goodell announces DHB and, if I’d had a gun at my side, I would’ve shot my TV. Not even kidding, I was that furious.
I was actually thinking it’d be pretty good for them to take DHB early in the 2nd round is the funny/sad thing.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Raji ?????
We need DEs and LBs fellas!
Trevor Scott is a TE and Lamar Houston is a 3 tech DT. Why are they playing DE?
Wimbley and Groves are DEs! Why are they playing LB for us?
Trevor Scott is a CB! Why is he playing SS for us?
October 5th, 2010 at 7:00 am
neilb Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 6:52 am
I think a lot of people wanted Raji,but don’t go there….that “what if” stuff will drive you nuts!
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You’re right about that; honestly just remembering that is pissing me off.
I think missing out on Raji, Oher or Monroe set this team back even more than the JaDrank bust.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:01 am
Man we could have really used this guy at QB last week, he knew how to beat a Texan. : )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23R65rpYNTQ
October 5th, 2010 at 7:03 am
J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Raji ?????
We need DEs and LBs fellas!
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Right now, yeah, but think back to 2009. Most of us thought we were pretty set with Morrison and Howard.
If we draft Raji, he clogs the middle effectively and lets Kirk make more plays. So we don’t need to draft a MLB this year and maybe we pick up Brandon Graham or Mike Iupati to solve that defensive end/offensive line problem.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:04 am
I loved watching a play in the game where Kelly was running down field in coverage with a RB out the backfield.
I don’t no what will kill me first this team or fried foods.
LMAO!!!!
October 5th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Great Sign World Class ! http://thebiglead.fantasysportsven.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/The-Raider-Nations-cannot-be-stop.jpg
October 5th, 2010 at 7:07 am
Look! We can’t go back in time we are already ship wrecked again!
In the draft we go after 70% O-line and D-line and two corners we have to dump Huff and Mitchell soon.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:07 am
Most of us thought we were pretty set with Morrison and Howard.
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Yeah I know. I was the one arguing with you that they sucked, lol!
Quite frankly, we should have kept Money Warren over Tommy Kelly.
Raji was not worth the #8 pick IMO. Rather have Henderson.
I was actually screaming for Maulauga, lol!
October 5th, 2010 at 7:08 am
Raider Rockstar are you out there?
October 5th, 2010 at 7:08 am
Shouldn’t that be “stopped”.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:10 am
maybe on the other side of that sign it reads “fning up”.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:10 am
I loved watching a play in the game where Kelly was running down field in coverage with a RB out the backfield.
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Exactly!
WTF are we doing man!?!?!
October 5th, 2010 at 7:11 am
I heard then and I keep hearing now that someone like Raji isn’t worth the #8 pick. But given who scarce good NT’s are in this league, and their impact on the run defense, I think that they are undervalued. Who cares what the drafninks say? What makes more impact to the bottom line, wins? DHB or a big run stuffer?
October 5th, 2010 at 7:12 am
Huff was WAY better than Griffin and Ross when they were all at Texas.
WTF happened?!?!?
October 5th, 2010 at 7:14 am
Watching Kelly on tape, he just can’t control his gap. It looked like he was being double teamed or was playing with bad leverage. He was flat out getting dominated. Most of the long runs, were to his gap, and if they weren’t, he was overplaying into another gap, so essentially has had no gap control.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:15 am
But given who scarce good NT’s are in this league,
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If we played the 3-4, then maybe it’s a conversation. Raji is not making any type of impact in Green Bay that I have noticed.
Raji would have been a 2 down player in our 4-3. No way we could have spent that pick on him.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:16 am
Watching Kelly on tape, he just can’t control his gap. It looked like he was being double teamed or was playing with bad leverage.
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If Kelly is being doubled, where is the DE, OLB, and SS on that side?
What were they doing?
October 5th, 2010 at 7:17 am
That time again.
Have a great Tuesday everyone.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:18 am
That’s just it. It “looked like” he was being doubled. But he was not.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:22 am
Middle linebacker Rolando McClain has probably never been part of a team which gave ground as easily as the Raiders did Sunday. He was right in the middle of it, as responsible as anyone else for the poor play, but unavailable for comment Sunday or Monday.
“He sent me a text this morning with some of his thoughts, and it is important to him and he’s embarrassed about it like everybody,’’ Cable said.
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Social anxiety disorder?
October 5th, 2010 at 7:22 am
If we played the 3-4, then maybe it’s a conversation. Raji is not making any type of impact in Green Bay that I have noticed.
Raji would have been a 2 down player in our 4-3. No way we could have spent that pick on him.
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I’d have gladly taken a solid 2 down NT that can contribute now, vs a project WR with suspect hands.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:22 am
Sure he was G123 …
Granted he was getting pushed 3-4 yds off the line, but Houston, Scott, Wimbley, and Branch are nowhere to be found man.
Those runs should be 6 or 7 yds with bad NT play, not 74, 30, 20, etc.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:23 am
I’d take Raji over DHB too …
I don’t think there would be much argument there.
Neither of them should have been picked, quite frankly.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:23 am
This years Bilboard….
Al Davis,
Can’t Be Stop!
October 5th, 2010 at 7:25 am
He sent me a text this morning
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He wasn’t at the facility bright and early looking at film?????
October 5th, 2010 at 7:25 am
J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 7:22 am
Sure he was G123 …
Granted he was getting pushed 3-4 yds off the line, but Houston, Scott, Wimbley, and Branch are nowhere to be found man.
Those runs should be 6 or 7 yds with bad NT play, not 74, 30, 20, etc.
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The error compounds when you consider M. Huff and his comical one arm ghost tackles in open space.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:27 am
Tom Cable after Week #5 blowout at the hands of division rival San Diego Chargers, and Coliseum booing him off the field.
His opening statement of his press conference, “It is what it is”.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:31 am
we have to dump Huff and Mitchell soon.
Raider Rockstar are you out there?
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LOL @ CJ Legend!
I’m not taking the bait this morning bro
October 5th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Raji ?????
We need DEs and LBs fellas!
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Jhill,
Houston, Groves, Wimbley, McClain, Goethel = not enough?
we’ve addressed DE & LB man.
were you asleep during the draft?
they just aren’t making one bit of difference with crappy DT’s and a defensive scheme from the 70’s
October 5th, 2010 at 7:35 am
There is no bait left Rock… the whole team is mediocre at best. We MAY win 4 games. I would be surprised at that though. We are going to hand NE a top 5 pick for pretty much nothing.
Too bad it wasnt Wilfork instead of Seymour…
October 5th, 2010 at 7:37 am
Michael Huff seriously would do poorly in a flag football game. That’s how bad his tackling is. The most he does is slaps the opponents shoulder pads. Like, “nice job!, you just smoked me.”
October 5th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Jhill,
Houston, Groves, Wimbley, McClain, Goethel = not enough?
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Not even a start
Houston = DT
Groves = DE
Wimbley = DE
Goethel = Who ????
October 5th, 2010 at 7:41 am
if we’re sold on Houston & ShoNasty starting at DE, either Seymour or Kelly must go this offseason. John Henderson is a player (when healthy) but he seems to have a lot of wear & tear on that big ole body of his.
Bryant & Alford are trash, if they can’t play DE any better than DT cut them both immediately and re-sign Jay Richardson or William Joseph (sad, isn’t it?)
about 7 premier nose tackles got the franchise tag or highest possible tender this past offseason, which shows thier value. nobody wants to give away a good one.
Shanny clearly doesn’t want Fat Albert because he’s dogging it in thier 3-4 defense. best scenario would be to trade for him now because his value wont get any lower. It can only get higher if he and Mikey kiss & make up and Haynesworth becomes a major contributer to that defense – we all know he has the talent
October 5th, 2010 at 7:44 am
We are going to hand NE a top 5 pick for pretty much nothing.
Too bad it wasnt Wilfork instead of Seymour…
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no kidding!
hey BCZ, did you win that FF game against Exla this week?
I know Brady & Hartline didn’t do much from what I saw …
October 5th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Shanny clearly doesn’t want Fat Albert because he’s dogging it in thier 3-4 defense. best scenario would be to trade for him now because his value wont get any lower. It can only get higher if he and Mikey kiss & make up and Haynesworth becomes a major contributer to that defense – we all know he has the talent
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Notice Shanny wont do the Raiders any favors. Didn’t it seem fishy to anyone when he called up Al and was hawking JC to us on draft day #2?
Why isn’t he doing the same for Fat Al? He knows something, and isn’t going to give the Raiders anything of value.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Notice Shanny wont do the Raiders any favors.
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are you kidding me?
he traded us the next Jim Plunkett for basically nothing!
October 5th, 2010 at 7:47 am
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are you kidding me?
he traded us the next Jim Plunkett for basically nothing!
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LMAO, looking at you big AL !!!
October 5th, 2010 at 7:52 am
bcz24,
I was really worried going into last nights game. I thought Brady was going to light it up. Between Hartline and Brady, I thought I was toast.
October 5th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Yeah you got me Exla… no worries. Im really mad though because I chose Hartline over TO this week off waivers LOL… bonehead move of the year. Oh well. Who know the patsies were going to put on a special teams clinic last night…
Trade DMAC for Woodhead…
for old times sake lol
October 5th, 2010 at 7:56 am
I got one dinged up FF team. Even my kicker is injured. lol
October 5th, 2010 at 7:58 am
I have been totally against fat albert but seriously at this point I would offer Seymour for Haynesworth straight up. Seymour was much more effective in NEs 34 anyways. That said I still HATE haynesworth. I would accept anything if it meant winning though.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:01 am
bcz: what about TK & Thomas Howard for Fat Albert instead ???
October 5th, 2010 at 8:04 am
J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 7:12 am
Huff was WAY better than Griffin and Ross when they were all at Texas.
WTF happened?!?!?
he was brought into the league and given the astute toutaledge of Rob Ryan and Art Shell….
October 5th, 2010 at 8:04 am
4 games into the season and already we want to blow up the roster. This is sad….
October 5th, 2010 at 8:05 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 8:01 am
bcz: what about TK & Thomas Howard for Fat Albert instead ???
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I dont like Shannarat either but its not fair to call him stupid Rock…
October 5th, 2010 at 8:06 am
guest123 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 8:04 am
4 games into the season and already we want to blow up the roster. This is sad….
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We are exactly the same team as the last 7 years… the entire roster AND front office need to be blown up.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:10 am
Question:
I have Bush and McFadden on my FF team. I was loving DMC because he could make his own space behind a garbage O line. He was my best RB of the bunch I drafted.
Does anyone think that Bush is ready to duplicate DMC’s numbers?
I don’t, he doesn’t have the lateral quickness that DHB has. Bush would be monster behind an average OL, but with this OL, I am probably going to bench him.
Thoughts?
October 5th, 2010 at 8:13 am
I dont like Shannarat either but its not fair to call him stupid Rock…
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LOL!
but according to Jhill, Tommy Kelly is the 4th best DT in the NFL. so it would really be a steal for him, wouldn’t it? #53 offers another OLB for thier 3-4 Def
October 5th, 2010 at 8:15 am
G123,
good call. Mike Bush historically has done nothing against Sandy Eggo
October 5th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Bush will do better than you think. He averaged 5.7ypc behind that garbage oline against houston, who has been one of the top run d’s this year. I would have to see the rest of your options to give a clear answer on that.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Can I revise my 3-6 going into the bye week prediction? Might be 1-8…..
October 5th, 2010 at 8:16 am
#53 would be carrying Orakpos pads to practice. Thats about it.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Dakota Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Can I revise my 3-6 going into the bye week prediction? Might be 1-8…..
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We will be 3-6. We will beat Seattle, and we will sneak a head scratcher out against either Den or KC
October 5th, 2010 at 8:18 am
G,
I hate calling you Guest, when you’re no longer a guest here.
I’m not sure if Thec has deemed you a semi-pro blogger yet, but you’re well on your way!
from now on I will call you something different: Jimbo or Tank (take your pick)
October 5th, 2010 at 8:20 am
I’d trade Seymour straight up for Haynesworth.
Seymour: 31 years old, free agent next year and will take huge franchise number to keep him-best position DE in a 3-4
Haynesworth: 29 years old, under contract for a reasonable sum for sever more years, best position DT in a 4-3
Seymour isn’t exactly a great leader anyhow….he just isn’t a troublemaker like Haynesworth can be.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:22 am
bcz24 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Bush will do better than you think. He averaged 5.7ypc behind that garbage oline against houston, who has been one of the top run d’s this year. I would have to see the rest of your options to give a clear answer on that.
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My team has 2 RB’s and 2 WR’s and one flex. Right now, I have: Adrian Peterson, Jahvid Best, Nicks, Ocho.
The flex now that McFadden is probably out is:
pick one:
Bush, Barber, Murphy, or Dez Bryant (Cowboys).
October 5th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Call me Jimbo,
I lived in Alabama, am a huge Bama fan. Even though I am a native of California, I still consider myself a down home Alabamian.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Truthfully with that line up I would start Bush at the flex.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Call me Jimbo,
I lived in Alabama, am a huge Bama fan. Even though I am a native of California, I still consider myself a down home Alabamian.
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sweet!
Jimbo, i’d roll with Mike Bush over Marion Barber … the only thing this o-line does well is run block
if this is a close game, like our last 3 or 4 have been against the Dolts, Bush will have plenty of carries
October 5th, 2010 at 8:27 am
bcz24 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Truthfully with that line up I would start Bush at the flex.
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Thanks for the call.
I have Bush penciled in. Just worry that we don’t get blown out on Sunday and abandon the run.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Jimbo, how did you like that Willis McGahee prediction against the Steelers?
worked out, didn’t it?
October 5th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Jhill, I’m glad that I didn’t need Ronnie Brown or Dan Carpenter to beat you in FF last night, because they didn’t do jack!
October 5th, 2010 at 8:31 am
Dakota Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 8:20 am
I’d trade Seymour straight up for Haynesworth.
Seymour: 31 years old, free agent next year and will take huge franchise number to keep him-best position DE in a 3-4
Haynesworth: 29 years old, under contract for a reasonable sum for sever more years, best position DT in a 4-3
Seymour isn’t exactly a great leader anyhow….he just isn’t a troublemaker like Haynesworth can be.
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That is an excellent, well thought out, and doable trade, I couldn’t agree more.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:33 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Jimbo, how did you like that Willis McGahee prediction against the Steelers?
worked out, didn’t it?
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Yeah that was my other team. I have 2 teams.
I chickened out and started Rice, but got lucky cuz my opponent forgot to replace his bye week kicker. That alone saved me. I should listen to you more.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:33 am
I agree with Lakota & RL80
Go Heat!
October 5th, 2010 at 8:33 am
That is an excellent, well thought out, and doable trade, I couldn’t agree more.
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Dakota stealin credit for MY trade idea!!! DAMMMMIT!
October 5th, 2010 at 8:34 am
RRS, drop Freeman for Hill…..
FYI: This week the Rams play the Lions at Ford Field. In the last three weeks, Shaun Hill has passed for 903 yards, 7 TDs and 6 INTs, and has rushed for 69 yards.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Oh helllls no. You too Rock. I cant WAIT till I run over the Podunkian express now!
October 5th, 2010 at 8:38 am
bcz24 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 8:33 am
That is an excellent, well thought out, and doable trade, I couldn’t agree more.
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Dakota stealin credit for MY trade idea!!! DAMMMMIT!
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Muhahahahahahaaahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaa
October 5th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Jimbo, something funny I have to share
this dude in one of my FF leagues drafted ALL Raiders during the FF draft – everybody!
Campbell, Gradkowski, Bush, McFadden, DHB, Murphy, Schilens, Higgins, ZMiller, Reece, Seabass, Raiders D
LOL
well he was obviously 0-3 and decided to make a few changes this last week, facing the 3-0 Commish
So he put in Mark Sanchez, Benjarvis Green-Ellis, Lance Moore, Brandon Lloyd, Kevin Walter and the Bengals Defense (all from the free agent pool) to pair with Gradkowski, McFadden, Zmiller and Seabass … and he won!
LOL. he’s the only guy to beat the commish so far this year!
October 5th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Oh helllls no. You too Rock. I cant WAIT till I run over the Podunkian express now!
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what did I do?
I think I face Plunk this week (2-2)
October 5th, 2010 at 8:41 am
I love that homer team! LMAO.
He forgot that the consolation prize of not picking Raiders is an actual winning FF team. So your FF team is what you can deal with the grief of watching your team go down the tubes.
LOL.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:42 am
It’s about lunchtime here, bbl.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:44 am
He forgot that the consolation prize of not picking Raiders is an actual winning FF team. So your FF team is what you can deal with the grief of watching your team go down the tubes.
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no kidding man.
too bad i’m 1-3 in my league and Dell’s league!
2-2 in my best friends league and 2-1 in this other dudes league (from church – he’s a Chiefs fan … punk)
October 5th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Plunk gets to play me at a good time.
RB’s Mendenhall & Ronnie Brown are both on a bye week and Pierre Thomas is hurt (didn’t play last week)
so yeah, i’m pretty nervous!
hoping Aaron Rodgers can carry my team with average WR’s (NYG Smith, Britt & Mason) TE Shockey.
Steve Breaston is hurt. Deion Branch sucks
Kicker has a bye too! LOL
October 5th, 2010 at 8:48 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Notice Shanny wont do the Raiders any favors.
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are you kidding me?
he traded us the next Jim Plunkett for basically nothing!
Sabotage.
Nice move, Mike. I’m sure he’s also quite pleased his boy Kubiak got a big W. Exactly how Shanny used to do us.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Well what is FFBL without Raiders on it?
Of course my team is in last place, lol!
October 5th, 2010 at 8:48 am
I only did 2 leagues this year, but I am 7-1 overall.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:49 am
I’m feeling good about this Chargers game. All signs are pointing to a Raiders’ win and an end to the losing streak. Victory party already being planned.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:50 am
guest123 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 8:41 am
I love that homer team! LMAO.
He forgot that the consolation prize of not picking Raiders is an actual winning FF team. So your FF team is what you can deal with the grief of watching your team go down the tubes.
LOL.
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This is why I think the whole Fantasy Football thing is lame. Individual stats carry more value than winning and the team concept.
Stats are for losers.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:51 am
I’m feeling good about this Chargers game. All signs are pointing to a Raiders’ win
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Really ????
What signs are those?
October 5th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Well what is FFBL without Raiders on it?
Of course my team is in last place
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hey now!
we are tied for that honor
October 5th, 2010 at 8:52 am
All signs are pointing to a Raiders’ win and an end to the losing streak.
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What signs would those be?
Are only hope is for the Chargers to pass 40+ times, the defense to hold em under 38 and for Bruce and the offense to put up about 6 or 7 TDs.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Our only hope*
California public education system for ya.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:53 am
J Hill, this team is obviously improving, and is much more equipped to deal with San Diego now. The streak has to end sometime, and the Chargers haven’t looked impressive.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:53 am
lol @ J Hill
great minds….
October 5th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Plus, it’s desperation time for Cable. If he doesn’t light a fire under their asses now, it will never happen.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:55 am
My prediction: Raiders 27, Chargers 17
October 5th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Ray,
We are out of the preseason dreamy stage man!
4 games in I think it’s pretty obvious that things are NOT headed in the right direction.
I can’t believe you don’t see Rivers having a field day against our defense. We bite so hard on PA fakes it’s unreal. Our OLBs and SS have ZERO instincts for their position.
Oh, did you notice that scrub Ward running all over us last week in the first half? You know, the guy who got cut from TAMPA BAY early this year?
Chargers 31
Raiders 17
October 5th, 2010 at 9:00 am
The Texans are an elite team, much better than the Chargers. The coaches will make some adjustments and shut down the Charger running game. Although, I would be much more confident if Campbell was starting instead of Groundkowski.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:01 am
@ Aig
You rang? Ok ill bite this morning. Campbell for the record was not wash out in washington. He was drafted by Joe Gibbs ( hall of fame offensive wizard and superbowl champion coach), to play in gibbs deep passing offense. Incidentally the same offense hu jack wants to run here in oakland. Once gibbs left zorn came in with a west coast scheme. This is not a good fit for jc. That is why he was on the trading block last year, not because he cant play but because he is miscast in a west coast offense. Then sham-ahan came in and he also runs a west coast offense. West coast offense quick drops, 3-5 steps, timing and quick throws. Ironically this type of system would fit Crapkowski better than cambell.
Campbell on the other hand is a classic raider qb in that he excells in a deep drop system, where he can scan the field, and deliver big throws down the field. In order for Campbell / hu jack to excel he needs a solid o-line.
We dont have that kind of o-line at this point. We are in flux between cables small zone guys and hu jack/ davis power guys. Once hu jack gets his line guys and we can protect the qb we will be able to get a better read on Campbell true worth.
We will see campbell again, but at this point he is a reclamation project, and not ready to lead this team. i personally dont mind having campbell sit it out for now, learn the system, and let grads take the beating, this team isnt going anywhere this year no matter who is behind center. Come back next preseason with a new o-line and then show us what you can do.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Raiderray,
Seriously man, you need to think before you post. You say the Chargers havent looked that impressive and the Raiders will beat them. Consider this first maybe before hitting submit…. The Raiders LOST the the Cards and the Chargers just beat them by like 40. What the hell are you even talking about?
October 5th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Oh, did you notice that scrub Ward running all over us last week in the first half? You know, the guy who got cut from TAMPA BAY early this year?
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leading up to this game I said “we couldn’t stop Ron Dayne, how do we plan to stop Arian Foster ???”
I guess the answer is … we’re not!
October 5th, 2010 at 9:03 am
The Texans are an ELITE team. Much better than the Chargers…… WOW!
October 5th, 2010 at 9:05 am
RaiderRay,
Your posts are so rediculous I am allllllmost believing you are joking. LOL! You probably are.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:06 am
I would be much more confident if Campbell was starting instead of Groundkowski
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Look, I acknowledge the fact that both JCamp & Bruce suck … but flip flopping QB’s like Kiffin did with McCown and Culpepper surely isn’t the answer!
I don’t care who starts, but we have to roll with him for the rest of the season (barring injury)
WR is a different story imo. the 2nd year guys clearly aren’t ready. way too many drops and bad routes and now you injury on top of that hot mess? play Higgins & Ford for pete’s sake
October 5th, 2010 at 9:06 am
i don’t expect this team to get blown out by the chargers, probably a 2 td defeat though, but to say they haven’t looked impressive, i really question what you’re watching…they’re playing without their pro bowl LT and WR, and are somehow still managing to put up points, slow teams down on defense, and wait for it..the part we will struggle with…..STILL get their pro bowl TE 1on1 matchups vs safeties and slower lb’s
October 5th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Dude Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Raiderray,
Seriously man, you need to think before you post. You say the Chargers havent looked that impressive and the Raiders will beat them. Consider this first maybe before hitting submit…. The Raiders LOST the the Cards and the Chargers just beat them by like 40. What the hell are you even talking about?
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So what? They beat the Cardinals at home. That is no accomplishment. The Raiders actually beat them on the road (not counting Seabasses brain fart). A road win is more impressive than beating a team by 40 at home.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:08 am
i don’t expect this team to get blown out by the chargers, probably a 2 td defeat though
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I think the last 3 or 4 Raider/Charger games have been decided by 10 points or less – haven’t they?
October 5th, 2010 at 9:08 am
The Raiders lost. The Chargers blew them out. Case closed.
If your fool enough to believe the Raiders are a better team than the Chargers than theres nothing I or anyone can do for you.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Once again the raiders will be in trouble vs. the dischargers. Although I think the game will be closer than the texan game.
I dont like our o-line vs. the diego defensive front. I think that gates although he slowed down, is still a problem for our secondary, especially since we are thin at the nickle. I do like our chances slowing up the dischargers rushing attack. ! also think our corners vs. their wides goes in our favor.
I think this game will come down to turn overs special teams, and penalties. If/ when grads turns the ball over we will go down in a heart breaker.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:09 am
Also Dude, the Chargers and Raiders essentially have the same record (if you count the Cardinals game as a win). Since when was a 2-2 record impressive. They lost to the Seahawks for goodness sakes!
October 5th, 2010 at 9:09 am
I think we will beat the chargers this week. Then I will turn Madden off and go watch the real game and see us lose horribly again… then later on I will read on twitter how good the movies our players are watching are and will be further disgusted.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Dolphins’ special teams coach fired:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/10/05/dolphins-special-teams-coach-loses-his-job/
Al, take note! We need this type of accountability.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Im the OG Bobby Johnson!
What up?
October 5th, 2010 at 9:12 am
I think we will beat the chargers this week. Then I will turn Madden off and go watch the real game
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LOL!
BCZ is on a roll today
October 5th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Dolphins’ special teams coach fired
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sign him to replace Fassel!
October 5th, 2010 at 9:14 am
good morning nation!
October 5th, 2010 at 9:15 am
Raiderray,
The Raiders lost to the Cards. Why would I count that as a win?
Losing to the Seahawks in Quest happens to alot of teams. The Raiders would get blown out if they traveled to the NW.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:15 am
The chargers dont bring the same kind of pressure that they did a couple of years ago, but they are still solid against the run. This means they will use a similar recipe as the texans. Load up to stop our run game and force Crapkowski to beat them with his arm. The secret is out we cant pass protect( worse o-line in the nfl), and crapkowski is a turn over waiting to happen.
When you add in to that the fact that are wides are not 100%, this spells disaster.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:15 am
What’s up R8erray?
October 5th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Mistic1, apparently you haven’t seen the Bears this year. Our o-line is all pro compared to that mess.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:18 am
The health of our d tackles is again a major point of concern. If we are still banged up in the d tackle spot we wont be able to slow down the dischargers play action deep passing game.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:18 am
The Chargers also lost to the scub Chiefs. That is a team destined for a 8 game losing streak. The Raiders will handle them easily.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:20 am
what up, and by the way….its r8eray!
October 5th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Scrub Chiefs who havent lost. LOL! Where do these IDIOTS come from??
October 5th, 2010 at 9:21 am
I often wonder if ALL nfl teams have fans who are as stupid as Raider fan seems to be??
October 5th, 2010 at 9:23 am
rockstar, yes the last few games have been close, i just don’t have as good a feeling about this one coming down to the wire. murphy banged up, dmac more than likely out, the tear gates has been on and our safties/lb’s covering him..i’m thinking 35-21 and hoping i’m wrong
October 5th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Raiders = Pito
October 5th, 2010 at 9:23 am
The Chiefs beat the Chargers, Browns, and 49ers. Those are all crap teams.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Raider Ray Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 9:23 am
The Chiefs beat the Chargers, Browns, and 49ers. Those are all crap teams.
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unfortunately, the reallity is, so are we
October 5th, 2010 at 9:24 am
They beat the teams on their schedule. All that matters. If you really think the Chargers are a “crap” team then you are as dumb as I thought.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Anyways, I’m sticking to my guns: Raiders 27, Chargers 17
October 5th, 2010 at 9:27 am
By the way, you shouldn’t be calling anyone dumb when your name is Dude.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:27 am
The Bears have a bad O-line but Osi and Tuck are All-World pass rushers who have we faced in first 3 nobody so not the same, our O-line stinks. If you’re going to count the Cards game as a win I’m counting the Rams game as a lose, if knuckleheaded Rams DE does get that late Roughing the Qb we lose .
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 5th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Raider Ray,
If the shoe fits wear it. Put you damn shoes on cuz they fit you like a glove. Your posts are ALMOST as rediculous as Raider O and Priests.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:29 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 9:12 am
I think we will beat the chargers this week. Then I will turn Madden off and go watch the real game
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LOL!
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Hilarious!
I went 12-4 during the regular season and beat Indy and the Chargers on the road in the playoff. Have NE up next in their place to see who goes to the SB.
WTF is Cable doing?!?!?
October 5th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Dude, we will see who is dumber on Sunday. I have a strong hunch it won’t be me. Besides, I would rather be dumb and positive than a pessimistic jerk like you.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:34 am
I’m out. I’m going to place a bet on the Raiders this week.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Moral victory equals just another loss. Near comebacks equals failure and loss. We are raider fans and this should never be acceptable. The time for the youth movement is now. we will be fortunate to get to 6 wins this year, but isnt that what some of us thought coming in? Some people thought grads would mean we were playoff bound…playoffs!?!?/ ….playoffs!?!??!? are you kidding me…playoffs!?!?!? I just hope we can win a game!
There raiders are who we thought they were. next year new coach new o-line and our youngsters with plenty of game reps to build on.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:34 am
****ATTENTION****
A day late but…
This week’s Blogamus Maximus is Raider Dog!!
He predicted Texans 27-24 and beat my prediction by 1 friggin point!
CONGRATS Raider Dog. For this week, it’s your blog, bro.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Load up to stop our run game and force Crapkowski to beat them with his arm. The secret is out we cant pass protect( worse o-line in the nfl), and crapkowski is a turn over waiting to happen.
When you add in to that the fact that are wides are not 100%, this spells disaster.
The health of our d tackles is again a major point of concern
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Agree with Mistic!
October 5th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Raiders 17 Chargers 27
October 5th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Denard for the Heisman!
Ohio monkeys beware!
October 5th, 2010 at 9:38 am
hey bannana,
How has grads looked to you over the last 2 1/2 games?
I say he is playing poorly, 6 turnovers in limited action.
I dont think you can go to campbell now, but are yo now starting to see what i have been telling you?
October 5th, 2010 at 9:41 am
crapkowski is a turn over waiting to happen.
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Lol, Campbell is a checkdown waiting to happen. With him in the game, the Raiders are meltdown waiting to happen. Accountability, leadership, passion? who needs that stuff from the leader of the team? Pfff.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:42 am
I would love to stevie brown match up with gates, if ware is not ale to go. Huff does a decent job in coverage, but cant tackle to save his life. Branch is struggling to cover his bed, let alone pass catchers. brown will probably get schooled by gates, but it will be valuable learning experience, and we will see if he has serious potential. As a matter of fact i want to see brown and mm 34 get more looks at safety.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:42 am
I say he is playing poorly, 6 turnovers in limited action.
Comical.
Essentially won us the game in AZ. Improved red zone efficiency v. Houston. 3 red zone TDs and possibly another on the way if not for MUPRHY’s turnover.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Raiderlaker1980 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 9:06 am
i don’t expect this team to get blown out by the chargers, probably a 2 td defeat though, but to say they haven’t looked impressive, i really question what you’re watching…they’re playing without their pro bowl LT and WR, and are somehow still managing to put up points, slow teams down on defense, and wait for it..the part we will struggle with…..STILL get their pro bowl TE 1on1 matchups vs safeties and slower lb’s
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I’d say Hue is doing a great job getting Zach open. The guy has been nails so far in my opinion. Wish we had hired him last year instead of Buddy Whackit and Tollner. By the way, did you see Greg Knapp laughing it up with Schaub on the sidelines on Sunday?
October 5th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Just wait, we’ll win two in a row during some point of our 5-11 season and you guys will be sucking Cable’s balz once again with claims of progress and hope.
It was pathetic in 2008 when you guys did it….it was pathetic in 2009 when you guys did it….and I am sure it will be just as pathetic this year.
lmao
October 5th, 2010 at 9:44 am
# LA to TheBay Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 9:41 am
crapkowski is a turn over waiting to happen.
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Lol, Campbell is a checkdown waiting to happen. With him in the game, the Raiders are meltdown waiting to happen. Accountability, leadership, passion? who needs that stuff from the leader of the team? Pfff.
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Read my post bra, I dont think you can go to campbell now.
However grads is showing you who he is, 6 turn overs in 2 1/2 games, plus his overall career numbers….that makes him a turn over waiting to happen
October 5th, 2010 at 9:45 am
Mistic – yes, he has to fix the turnover issue but you are also counting turnovers that are not necessarily his fault. Case in point: Sunday’s last drive, ball bounces right off of Murphy. You can’t put that on Grads, bro.
I never claimed that Grads is Peyton Manning. But he’s the best we have at this moment. The coaching staff thinks so little of JC that even when Grads gets hurt, they can’t wait to put him back in the game rather than give JC a chance. That says a lot. But going back to my point. Grads is no all star but the offense is averaging over 300 yards a game with him at QB. When is the last time that’s happened?
And he puts the team in position to take games. Last week, Jano tanked it. This week, Murphy. Point is, at the end of the game, we’re in contention to win or at least tie with Grads but unfortunately, we don’t have clutch players around him. This team tends to fold when it counts. If Murphy had made that catch, and we end up finding the endzone on that drive, we could be having a very different conversation right now.
All that being said, again, Grads is no superstar. And yes, he needs to work on his turnovers despite that last one not being his fault. But he’s the best we’ve got.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Chargers thump the Cards 41-10. That’s the same Cards team that scored 24 against our D and held the Raiders to 23 points.
Don’t feel good about this Sunday. Plus, I think the Niners game will be a loss as well.
Raiders will be 2-6 at the 1/2 way point.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:46 am
# LA to TheBay Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 9:42 am
I say he is playing poorly, 6 turnovers in limited action.
Comical.
Essentially won us the game in AZ. Improved red zone efficiency v. Houston. 3 red zone TDs and possibly another on the way if not for MUPRHY’s turnover.
============================================================= i dont know how to break the news to you, but we lost the cards game. Is six turnovers playing well? That is more than 2 1/2 turn overs per game from the qb!?!?!? How can you defend that?
October 5th, 2010 at 9:47 am
we’ll win two in a row during some point of our 5-11 season
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Dakota, thanks for the Kool-Aid splash!
October 5th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Fair enough bannana. Finally some one that will admit that grads has stunk it up. However unlike you I dont think he can “clean up” the turn overs, that is who he is.
Just think if grads doesnt have the bone headed erors and turn overs we could have won in az and pulled off the upset vs the texans.
lets see if he can “clean it up”, by the way do you write cable’s material?
October 5th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Nice to see the players discipline themselves into committing less turnovers. Davis, you can fire Cable now. He really is just a timeout coordinator, as pointed out by others here. Jackson running the O. Davis and Marshall running the D. Cable….well, we need a new O-line coach anyway.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Cable is an idiot.
Raiders have given up 107 points through 4 games.
That’s a 26.75 points per game average.
Yet Cable claims if the Raiders score 24 points per game they will win.
Hey Tom, 26 > 24.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:55 am
I didn’t say he stunk it up. I said he puts us in position to win but agreed that he needs to clean up the turnovers. At the end of the day, he’s as good as the team around him.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:55 am
It was pathetic in 2008 when you guys did it….it was pathetic in 2009 when you guys did it….and I am sure it will be just as pathetic this year.
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LMAO
October 5th, 2010 at 9:56 am
# The Big Banana Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Nice to see the players discipline themselves into committing less turnovers. Davis, you can fire Cable now. He really is just a timeout coordinator, as pointed out by others here. Jackson running the O. Davis and Marshall running the D. Cable….well, we need a new O-line coach anyway.
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Davis already has cable tee’d up. cable will be gone at the end of the year. im sure Davis like what the offense is doing with no o-line ( thanks tom),and a career back up at qb.
I am interested to see hu jack run the o-line draft next year, we are going back to the future with power blockers that smash you in the run game and stone wall you in pass protection.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Raider75 – lol. yup. Expect a quote from Tom that goes something like “If we can limit the other team to under 24 points, we’ll be real tough to beat…Der!”. lol…
October 5th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Cable said, “It’s just playing, throwing the fight at them, and we didn’t do that,’’ Cable said at his weekly press briefing. “What matters is what you do on game day, and to know what’s coming at you and not handle it better than we did is disappointing, but we can’t sit around and dwell on it all week.’’ — Can’t sit around and dwell on it all week??? I’m not coach, but shouldn’t that be EXACTLY what you do this week, Cable?!? If your team got it’s ass kicked because they didn’t bring the fight to the other team in a violent game, then maybe you should f**king address it!! This truly is a much better team than the last few years, but if you can’t coach them up and get them fired up to win, then maybe you shouldn’t be the coach. Go back to coaching the O-line and let Hue Jackson run this team.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:58 am
How sad is it that Gardowski is probably the best chance we have to win?
The guy isn’t taking this team anywhere!
We have 2 former 1st rd picks sitting on the bench.
This is ridiculous.
October 5th, 2010 at 9:58 am
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 9:56 am
I am interested to see hu jack run the o-line draft next year, we are going back to the future with power blockers that smash you in the run game and stone wall you in pass protection.
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I’m sorry, I was looking for the Inside The Raiders blog. Instead I logged onto the Young Comedians Tour, evidently.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:00 am
J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 9:58 am
We have 2 former 1st rd picks sitting on the bench.
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So?
What round was Ryan Leaf drafted in?
October 5th, 2010 at 10:00 am
I just don’t see how Cable factors in to how the team plays. Marshall and Davis run the defense, and Jackson runs the offense.
Cable is just admin.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:01 am
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 9:56 am
I am interested to see hu jack run the o-line draft next year, we are going back to the future with power blockers that smash you in the run game and stone wall you in pass protection.
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I agree and hope you’re right about this. I’m done with Cable.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:01 am
And of course I would have used Russell as an example of a first round pick, but he was drafted by the Raiders. I wanted to use an example of an actual NFL team’s first round pick.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:02 am
MAybe we can play so poorly that Al will have a heart attack. Then His son will hire Parcells, who will hire a real coaching staff and we MIGHT just become a professional football team again…
October 5th, 2010 at 10:03 am
We have 2 former 1st rd picks sitting on the bench.
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Careful J Hill. You’re sounding a lot like Davis. Draft status shouldn’t determine who starts, big guy!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:04 am
The Big Banana Says:
“……He really is just a timeout coordinator, as pointed out by others here.”
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This timeout coordinator gets ignored by officials.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:04 am
So the difference between Campbell and Gardowski is Gardowski throws the ball to DHB a lot more, right?
October 5th, 2010 at 10:05 am
# The Big Banana Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Raider75 – lol. yup. Expect a quote from Tom that goes something like “If we can limit the other team to under 24 points, we’ll be real tough to beat…Der!”. lol…
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ok. guess I’m an idiot too
October 5th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Al’s son will do exactly what Al is doing. Don’t get your hopes up RaiderNation…
October 5th, 2010 at 10:06 am
bcz24 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:02 am
MAybe we can play so poorly that Al will have a heart attack.
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Surprised he hasn’t had one already. You should see me on Sundays. I’ve already determined that I need to drop this team once I get to retirement. Otherwise, I’ll never live to enjoy it.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Even Timeout Coordinators can do a lot of damage to a young team lol…especially when they read his silly post-game statements and listen to his silly pre-game speeches, acting like he is a real HC or something.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:07 am
You’re right guys, and I’m not really suggesting that they should start because of where they were drafted. To me, it’s ridiculous that Campbell and Boeller can’t get on the field ahead of Gardowski. The guy has the weakest arm BY FAR of the 3 and is not a scrambler. He makes a lot of bad decisions, and would be the first to tell you that. The fact that 2 guys with first round talent can’t beat this guy out is ridiculous.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Back from lunch…
I have nothing against loyalty, but if anyone thinks that we are better than the Chiefs, they are smoking some good shh…
October 5th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Dakota Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 9:44 am
…you guys will be sucking Cable’s balz once again
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Keep your fantasy life to yourself, Domer.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:09 am
to repeat my earlier prediction
41-17, Chargers
October 5th, 2010 at 10:10 am
Carrie Prejean had Kyle Boller playing well in the Preseason.
how many more Gradkowski/Campbell losses do we have to endure before giving him a shot?
October 5th, 2010 at 10:11 am
to repeat my earlier prediction
41-17, Chargers
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thats a bit harsh, dont you think Jimbo?
35-14 Dolts
October 5th, 2010 at 10:11 am
“First round talent” doesn’t really mean much, though. Boller should never have been a first round pick. Having watched him at Cal, he really wasn’t any good until Tedford showed up in his last season. Dude needs somebody to baby him. Campbell has shown me nothing. Gradkowski at least gets the team to play for him. I’m not saying he’s the answer, he’s not, but right now he’s probably our best option. Don’t worry, Campbell will be on the field soon enough… when we’re 1-5 and we’re out of the race.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Took your suggestion RRS, changed from Guest123 to Jimbo.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Hardly looking forward to seeing Campbell.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:14 am
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thats a bit harsh, dont you think Jimbo?
35-14 Dolts
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24 points….21 points….we’re splitting hairs arent we?
October 5th, 2010 at 10:15 am
changed from Guest123 to Jimbo.
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cool man!
if you think the league’s best pass defense is going to give up 41 points, I’m assuming you think Mathews/Tolbert/Sproles are in for a big day, right ???
October 5th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Game plan for success after another bad season ends:
Step 1: Al Davis must step down as GM
Step 2: Al Davis must hire new GM (weakest chink in the plan)
Step 3: New GM must fire the entire coaching staff
Step 4: New GM must hire new head coach
Step 5: New head coach and GM work together in building a coaching staff that is on the same page with their offensive and defensive philosophies
Step 6: Focus entire offseason on upgrading the o-line, NT, Safety, FB and QB positions through free agency and the draft
Step 7: Begin the transition back to Los Angeles and a new stadium
Step 8: Win some f-ing games!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:15 am
24 points….21 points….we’re splitting hairs arent we?
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yes. i was just kiddin’
October 5th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Game plan for success after another bad season ends:
Step 1: Al Davis must step down as GM
Step 2: Al Davis must hire new GM (weakest chink in the plan)
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bwahahahahahaha!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:16 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:10 am
Carrie Prejean had Kyle Boller playing well in the Preseason.
how many more Gradkowski/Campbell losses do we have to endure before giving him a shot?
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I defer to Hue Jack on this one. He owns the offense and he thinks Grads is our best option. The defense stunk up the joint against the Texans. Let’s not lose sight of this. Grads didn’t play a perfect game but the D let the team down. What was it, close to 450 yards of offense to the Texans without Andre Johnson and without Foster in the 1st half. Come on, man. That’s ridiculous.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Leagues best pass defense?????
Routt = baller!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:17 am
lol…meant weakest link, not eakest chink lmao
October 5th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Good luck with THAT Dakota!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:17 am
or weakest…..damn…better take an asprin.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Wasn’t that a game show? YOU ARE THE WEAKEST CHINK!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Every week I have been able to dig deep into the cockles of my sphinchter to make up some sort of belly warming, skirt blowing, positive spin for the next week’s game.
Sorry guys, I got nothin.
Please someone, splash me with some koolaid.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Step 5: New head coach and GM work together in building a coaching staff that is on the same page with their offensive and defensive philosophies
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ROTFLMFAO!!!!!!
offensive and defensive philosophies ?????????
This is why steps 1-4 are not needed. We all know what the philosophies will be.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Read an interesting quote from the days in L.A. on how to make the Stadium look full Sunday. “We ask all the people who come to the games to sit in every other seat,” Raider noseguard Bob Golic says. “Then they’re all given cardboard cutouts of people, and they just set them up in the empty seats.”
October 5th, 2010 at 10:21 am
BEAT THE CHARGERS!
Only 2 games back in the division – It is too early to give up on the Raiders – yet.
This Sunday is like a playoff game, so LETS WIN!
Put John Henderson back in there, and GO OAKLAND RAIDERS!
(2-3 and tied for second in the AFC WEST!)
UCK-FAY THE ARGERS-CHAY!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:21 am
Wasn’t that a game show? YOU ARE THE WEAKEST CHINK!
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who won?
the guy who only had 2 children?
October 5th, 2010 at 10:22 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:21 am
Wasn’t that a game show? YOU ARE THE WEAKEST CHINK!
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who won?
the guy who only had 2 children?
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LMAO
October 5th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Please someone, splash me with some koolaid.
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Jimbo, Dakota just did!
he said we will win back-to-back games sometime this season
woohoo!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:22 am
J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Step 5: New head coach and GM work together in building a coaching staff that is on the same page with their offensive and defensive philosophies
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ROTFLMFAO!!!!!!
offensive and defensive philosophies ?????????
This is why steps 1-4 are not needed. We all know what the philosophies will be.
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I know it sounds crazy and all, but sometimes it just makes me feel better to just express how we can fix this….even if I know it will never happen while Al is breathing.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Why don’t we talk about the 2011 NFL Draft….since that’s the only thing we have to look forward to!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:24 am
I’d be pissed if Wink Martindale smiled and pointed at me and said, “you are the weakest chink!”
- What you say, mofo Wink?
It’s on bro!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:24 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Please someone, splash me with some koolaid.
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Jimbo, Dakota just did!
he said we will win back-to-back games sometime this season
woohoo!
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Call me Mr. Positive.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Madden wont let me promote Sanjay Lal to Head Coach.
this game sure isn’t realistic!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:26 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Please someone, splash me with some koolaid.
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Jimbo, Dakota just did!
he said we will win back-to-back games sometime this season
woohoo!
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Oh the usual weeks 15 and 16, against teams that are already out of it or have locked up their division. We get to be the “spoilers” Oh goodie!!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Key to beating the Chargers = A LOT of hits on Rivers.
0 sacks and zero turnovers like last week = horrible loss
October 5th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Sanjay wouldn’t coach a high school team if not for Al. What quals does he even have?
Idiot son of Jim Fassel must be a pay off of a marker that Al owes Jim. I can’t figure any other way..
October 5th, 2010 at 10:28 am
r8eray Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Why don’t we talk about the 2011 NFL Draft….since that’s the only thing we have to look forward to!
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I don’t know….we don’t even get to participate in the first night of the draft. Guess I will still watch in case Al trades our next two first round draft picks to move up into the first round of the 2011 draft to select someone that might have been around when we picked in the fourth round….
October 5th, 2010 at 10:28 am
J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Key to beating the Chargers = A LOT of hits on Rivers.
0 sacks and zero turnovers like last week = horrible loss
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Predict the latter
October 5th, 2010 at 10:29 am
r8eray Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Why don’t we talk about the 2011 NFL Draft….since that’s the only thing we have to look forward to!
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Nnamdi and Routt are both FAs.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:29 am
And Huff too, I believe.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:30 am
You can kick Huff’s butt off this team anytime for what I care.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Picking up the Chargers Defense in FF this week, you get bonus points if you hold the other team to less than 10 points. Chargers are $$$
October 5th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Huff has the option to void next year.
Raiders have the option to void next year or pay Nnamdi Top 5 QB money
Routt & Eugene = UFA’s
October 5th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Nnamdi’s contract is toxic. He’s going to be 30 soon. I say let him leave. The huge money Al is paying isn’t making the defense much difference in being 28th or 24th ranked. In the end, what does it matter? Let him walk.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Raiders win 5 in a row and go into the bye-week 6-3…”I’m Real”
October 5th, 2010 at 10:36 am
man, the dolphins fired their spec team coach. Why can’t we fire our spec team coach?
October 5th, 2010 at 10:37 am
man, the dolphins fired their spec team coach. Why can’t we fire our spec team coach?
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I think big Al lost a bet with John Fassel and now we have to keep his son for the year.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Nnamdi is a keeper…at least for a couple more years!
30 years of age in CB years aint much…look at Sir Charles!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:39 am
I would rather see us trade Nnamdi prior to the deadline to a contender for a draft pick or two. It would be just a partial year renter, so probably couldn’t get much back….I’d hope for a second rounder.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Big Ted, VERRRYYYY OPTIMISTIC!!!!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:40 am
The Texans are better than any team we play in the next 5 weeks…”Print That”
October 5th, 2010 at 10:40 am
We can’t let Huff, Nnamdi, and Routt ALL walk.
I say we redo Nnami to 5 years 50 million.
Resign Routt and move CJ to FS.
Let Huff walk.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Stevie Brown should be starting at SS!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Wait, don’t the Raiders hold the option on Nnamdi’s third year? I think they do. No way Al lets him walk…won’t make the same mistake he made with Woodson.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:41 am
bcz24 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:02 am
MAybe we can play so poorly that Al will have a heart attack.
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Why would that give him a heart attack when playing poorly seems to be his goal?
October 5th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Huff can walk the plank, off with his head!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:42 am
If not for a certain kicker’s brain-fart, The Raiders would be 2-2…”Period”
October 5th, 2010 at 10:42 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 9:58 am
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 9:56 am
I am interested to see hu jack run the o-line draft next year, we are going back to the future with power blockers that smash you in the run game and stone wall you in pass protection.
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I’m sorry, I was looking for the Inside The Raiders blog. Instead I logged onto the Young Comedians Tour, evidently.
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The funny thing is your lack of football knowledge.
That is my prediction if hu jack replaces cable. we will go back to power blockers on the o-line. Dont you know the difference between power blockers and zbs guys, if not sit back go on google and try to learn something, your post are embarrassing.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:44 am
# bjbrown1968 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Al’s son will do exactly what Al is doing. Don’t get your hopes up RaiderNation…
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I doubt it. I think Al has his own dementia that leads him to most of his decisions. What Al’s doing isn’t a tradition or a family thing, he’s clearly making one demented decision after another, and has been for years. When Al’s gone, the dementia’s gone. Even if Mark is confined to some type of stipulation forcing him to use the vertical offense, whatever, he’ll still run a better team, because he’ll at least be trying to win, and hiring all of the right people to get it done.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:44 am
If we could stop the run, then Nnamdi would be worth it. Who cares if you cant use your best receiver… who passes to beat the Raiders… Thats like changing your oil to fix a flat tire.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:44 am
FACT: Some of you Ladies are Whiny-A$$-B!SHES :FACT
October 5th, 2010 at 10:46 am
# Jimbo Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:09 am
to repeat my earlier prediction
41-17, Chargers
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Grads will put up more than 17. He’s not Campbell. But I agree that SD will put up at least 40 on Al’s defense. That’s a no brainer.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Someday, Tom Cable is going to have someone educated write for him his autobiography, after he is fired. It will be titled, “My life as Al’s puppet”
October 5th, 2010 at 10:47 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:10 am
Carrie Prejean had Kyle Boller playing well in the Preseason.
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Yeh she did. She just has to get him to play well on the football field, too.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Nnamdi Asomugha will be making the same $$$ as Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers & Philip Rivers … next year
and we’ll probably only win 5 games, again.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:49 am
bjbrown1968 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:11 am
“First round talent” doesn’t really mean much,
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Just ask him what percentage of first round draft picks end up being pro bowlers. Wraps his entire point up in tin foil and tosses it in to a trash can.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Some one give me an example of cable being forced to do something he didnt want to do. Cable benched Al’s number 1 pick!!! cable has the latitude he needs to coach himself right off the sidelines.
I know you guys like to spread this bs, but al is not nearly as involved in the daily operation, or game plan as he was 20 years ago.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:50 am
listen up for all we know Al is sitting there watching the games thinking Cliff Branch just scored a touchdown. and his idiot sidekick Herrera tells him the Raiders just won by 2 touchdowns when we just lost! Right now our record is 4-0, winning the division and going to the superbowl! Who knows when he sees Cable he thinks he is talking to Vince Lombardi!
October 5th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Nnamdi Asomugha will be making the same $$$ as Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers & Philip Rivers … next year
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For the money, we are getting the worst return on investment. A CB can only do so much. Peyton Manning is literally the difference between the Colts being an 8-8 team and 12-4. And over a very long career. There’s no way to compare the value of those contracts.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:51 am
BigTed is Keepin’ the Faith!
and im out.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:52 am
@ The Real GradkowskiRaider,
Have you been watching your alter ego? Being honest is he playing well? 6 turnovers in 2 1/2 games.
Didnt you say he would light it up against the texans?
October 5th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Can we play the Rams and Cards every other week all season?
October 5th, 2010 at 10:53 am
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:42 am
The funny thing is your lack of football knowledge.
…….
Oh, says the guy who drops this knowledge:
“I am interested to see hu jack run the o-line draft next year, we are going back to the future with power blockers that smash you in the run game and stone wall you in pass protection.”
Like I said, you’re a comedian.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Jimbo Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Someday, Tom Cable is going to have someone educated write for him his autobiography, after he is fired. It will be titled, “My life as Al’s puppet”
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“Al, My Puppet Master”
October 5th, 2010 at 10:55 am
BigTed707 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:40 am
The Texans are better than any team we play in the next 5 weeks…”Print That”
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And the Raiders have yet to prove they are better than any team we play in the next 5 weeks… “Print That”
October 5th, 2010 at 10:55 am
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:50 am
al is not nearly as involved in the daily operation, or game plan as he was 20 years ago.
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He just said before the season started that he’s still heavily involved. So keep lying, moron.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:55 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:53 am
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:42 am
The funny thing is your lack of football knowledge.
…….
Oh, says the guy who drops this knowledge:
“I am interested to see hu jack run the o-line draft next year, we are going back to the future with power blockers that smash you in the run game and stone wall you in pass protection.”
Like I said, you’re a comedian.
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Exactly, you have nothing that makes a case for anything you say. I gave the definition of a power blocker, thats funny?
October 5th, 2010 at 10:56 am
imagine if we had trade Nnamdi Asomugha for Big Ben in the offseason (which I was in favor of) …
the Raiders would have Routt, CJ37, McFadden, Ware
5th CB = Joey Thomas or Joe Porter
the Raiders are still a 1-3 team with Big Ben ready to take over the next 12 starts (who has proven he can get it done with a trash heap OL in Pittsburgh)
the Steelers would be 4-0 (no TD catch for TJ Housh on Sunday) with Dixon, Batch, Leftwich or whoever at QB … I’m sure we would have included JaWalrus in the trade too, if they wanted him
October 5th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Master of Puppets
October 5th, 2010 at 10:56 am
“In the third year of the contract, if Oakland wants to keep Asomugha, it must pay him the average of the top five highest-paid quarterbacks or $16.875 million, whichever is higher. If the Raiders fail to pick up the option, Asomugha will become a free agent with Oakland not having the ability to tag him again.”
The third year of that contract may be in 2012 when he is 31, which makes it even MORE unrealistic.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:57 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:55 am
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:50 am
al is not nearly as involved in the daily operation, or game plan as he was 20 years ago.
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He just said before the season started that he’s still heavily involved. So keep lying, moron.
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Stop with the name calling over the internet, it makes you look like a puzzy!
I said not nearly as involved as he was. he is not in the meeting rooms, he doesnt go to practices very often. he has given the coaches room to do what they want to do, Hu jack said that. Should i listen to hu jack, or you?
October 5th, 2010 at 10:58 am
End of passion play, crumbling away, I’m your source of self-destruction.
Veins that pump with fear, sucking darkest clear, leading on your death’s construction.
Taste me you will see, more is all you need, dedicated to, how I’m killing you…..
October 5th, 2010 at 10:59 am
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:52 am
@ The Real GradkowskiRaider,
Have you been watching your alter ego? Being honest is he playing well? 6 turnovers in 2 1/2 games.
Didnt you say he would light it up against the texans?
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Judging by how Campbell played against Tennessee and St. Louis, he would likely have 12 turnovers in the amount of time Grads had 6. Bottom line is Grads is far better than him, and that’s why he’s playing. Everyone knows that. Now tell us again how Hue is going to take our offensive line “back to the future” and have them pancaking people. LOL. You probably said the same thing about Cable two years ago. Moron.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:59 am
So now Al Davis is alcohol?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Just run the football and keep Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates off the field. Tom Cable CANNOT let the Raiders get into to a shoot-out with the Chargers.
Also, BENCH OR CUT MICHAEL HUFF. He is the worse tackling safety that I have ever seen in the NFL.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Also, BENCH OR CUT MICHAEL HUFF. He is the worse tackling safety that I have ever seen in the NFL
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this!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Hell is worth all that, natural habitat, just a rhyme without a reason. Never-ending maze, drift on numbered days, now your life is out of season.
I will occupy
I will help you die
I will run through you
Now I rule you too……….
October 5th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Michael Huff isnt even the worst safety on our team dude. Tyvon “Im never where I should be” Branch is much worse than Huff.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Good thing a I kept M.Bush on my roster in FFL!!
It was just a matter of time before DMC went down!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Worst tackling safety? He11 he could be the WORST safety in the NFL period. Even Stuey Schweigert was better. Huff stinks.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Michael Huff isnt even the worst safety on our team dude. Tyvon “Im never where I should be” Branch is much worse than Huff.
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don’t forget Hiram Eugene & Mike Mitchell.
the only guy YOU PEOPLE can lobby for is Stevie Brown and he was a linebacker in college. mostly used on ST thus far for Oakland. he’s really an unknown in the secondary, but at least he had a few garbage time INT’s in the preseason
October 5th, 2010 at 11:05 am
One thing I noticed…always on big plays I hear “Mike Mitchell”!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:05 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:59 am
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:52 am
@ The Real GradkowskiRaider,
Have you been watching your alter ego? Being honest is he playing well? 6 turnovers in 2 1/2 games.
Didnt you say he would light it up against the texans?
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Judging by how Campbell played against Tennessee and St. Louis, he would likely have 12 turnovers in the amount of time Grads had 6. Bottom line is Grads is far better than him, and that’s why he’s playing. Everyone knows that. Now tell us again how Hue is going to take our offensive line “back to the future” and have them pancaking people. LOL. You probably said the same thing about Cable two years ago. Moron.
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Again with the disrespect, this tells me you would never have the balls to talk like that to another mans face.
Davis and jackson like power blockers. jackson will draft power blockers in 2011 if he is the head man. The great raider teams were power blockers. hence the term back to the future.
Who cares how campbell “would have done if”?!?!?! I asked a direct question about your boy grads! Is he playing well (6turn overs in 2 1/2 games)? What about your prediction that he would light it up vs the texans?
For the record i have never been a fan of cable or his zone blocking.
Do yourself a favor, read something other than green eggs and ham every now and again, then you could comprehend what people write on this board.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Stevie Brown..MY BAD!!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:06 am
r8eray Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:05 am
One thing I noticed…always on big plays I hear “Mike Mitchell”!
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Yeah you are hearing “put Mike Mitchell in for Branch, cuz branch just blew another one”
October 5th, 2010 at 11:06 am
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:55 am
I gave the definition of a power blocker, thats funny?
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What’s funny is that you think the Raiders’ offensive line will ever be good with Al Davis drafting.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:07 am
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:05 am
(In respsone to The RealGradkowski Raider)
Do yourself a favor, read something other than green eggs and ham every now and again, then you could comprehend what people write on this board.
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LMFAO, now thats some funny sh1te there dude. Don’t waste your time with THe RealWhatever Raider…
October 5th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Rockstar what up mang? What u doin bro?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:08 am
HOW LOW CAN THIS MORON STOOP?
HE CRITICIZES ME FOR USING PERSONAL INSULTS, THEN USES ONE TOWARD ME IN THE SAME SENTENCE!
ONLY AN IDIOT LIKE HIM.
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Stop with the name calling over the internet, it makes you look like a puzzy!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:09 am
SD ran the ball 36 times against AZ.
good for 182 yards and 2 TD’s (over 5 ypc)
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not looking forward to playing them on Sunday!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:10 am
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Again with the disrespect, this tells me you would never have the balls to talk like that to another mans face.
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You little punk, anything I say to you in here I would say to your face. Believe that.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:10 am
I get the feeling that the talent level is so bad on this team, that if you could waive the entire roster, at least half would clear waivers.
If our glorified coaches were fired, they’d be looking for work outside the NFL.
Maybe that’s taking it too far.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:10 am
it was pathetic in 2009 when you guys did it….and I am sure it will be just as pathetic this year.
lmao
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didn’t even win back to back last year.
I’m tired of Cable. I had his back, but he was nothing more than interim. He served his purpose, which was benching two Al pet projects. He can go back to coaching O Line now (somewhere else, of course).
Time to swallow your pride, Al.
Do you want to win playing modern football before you kick or do you want to lose your way?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:10 am
what up mang? What u doin bro?
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hey STJ!
same thing man. just getting ready to whip the chokers
October 5th, 2010 at 11:12 am
LOL!
Watching the game now, and Huff just made a pathetic attempt toi tackle Ward on that first TD.
That was a really nice play Houston ran to open that hole though. They had a G and a TE pulling into the same hole.
Should’ve been a 4 or 5 yd play instead of a TD Huff!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Jimbo Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:10 am
I get the feeling that the talent level is so bad on this team, that if you could waive the entire roster, at least half would clear waivers.
If our glorified coaches were fired, they’d be looking for work outside the NFL.
Maybe that’s taking it too far.
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Teams have won with less talent than what we have here. Coaching, accountability, leadership. This is huge.
Seymour’s the only guy who ever won anything at the pro level and he’s just one guy.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:12 am
the Cards scored 1 TD against the Dolts and it was a fumble return touchdown – on defense.
yikes!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:13 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:06 am
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:55 am
I gave the definition of a power blocker, thats funny?
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What’s funny is that you think the Raiders’ offensive line will ever be good with Al Davis drafting.
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How did you get on this board….how long have you even been watching football? Are you a newly converted soccer mom?
Told you to study up so that you could have an informed take that at least comes close to making sense.
Al Davis has 3 sb trophies, all 3 were behind great o-lines that he drafted! One of those lines maybe the greatest o-line ever.
Al Davis had a very good o-line as recently as our last sb run, guys that he drafted, and signed as free agents.
Bra once again you are making an ass out of yourself, and losing any facade of credibility you have tried to build.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:13 am
but at least he had a few garbage time INT’s in the preseason
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More than we can say about Goethel
October 5th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Watching the game now, and Huff just made a pathetic attempt toi tackle Ward on that first TD.
Oh the ‘hey, wait — let’s talk about this’ non-tackle.
Huff sees the play develop most of the time but has such awful angles and tackling ability, if you get to the second level against Oakland, it’s gonna be a TD.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:14 am
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:57 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:55 am
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 10:50 am
al is not nearly as involved in the daily operation, or game plan as he was 20 years ago.
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He just said before the season started that he’s still heavily involved. So keep lying, moron.
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Stop with the name calling over the internet, it makes you look like a puzzy!
I said not nearly as involved as he was. he is not in the meeting rooms, he doesnt go to practices very often. he has given the coaches room to do what they want to do, Hu jack said that. Should i listen to hu jack, or you?
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What’s sappy is you admit you believe what comes out of coaches mouths.
seriously,?
you really believe any coach, on any team, is ever going to say anything but toe the company line?
really?
you expect hue to state “al is a control freak, and it bugs me that he sticks his nose in”?
you really believe that, when asked, that cable will state “oh, no, I have no say, or control, it’s all on al”?
or do you think the coaches will say what they feel won’t PO the old man?
sniff on this for a bit, if you are still confused.
injury reports. all of a sudden no one in the organization, including players, can comment on injury reports, or, as campbell’s stated, his being benched. the owner actually tells the HC and players what they can, and cannot say.
guess you were out of the country the day all that happened?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:14 am
against the Texans, Grads had 3 turnovers and lost by 7 points …
against the Chargers, AZ QB’s had 3 turnovers and lost by 31 points!
uh oh
October 5th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Bra once again you are making an ass out of yourself, and losing any facade of credibility you have tried to build.
Don’t play that card on MR, Mistic, he’s just gonna tell you iw was Ron Wolf who built those teams.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:15 am
More than we can say about Goethel
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more than we can say about McClain, too!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:15 am
except for two games, or so, which everyone seems to cling back on, hasn’t huff always pretty much been subpar?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Anyone who as ever ran a business (and I used to), can tell you. You can’t succeed in anything as a puppet. You need to make hard decisions and be able to have authority on personnel. When Cable is asked about Stevie Brown, and he sighs and shrugs his shoulders and answers, “I hope he’ll be here”….It’s all I need to know.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:16 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:10 am
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Again with the disrespect, this tells me you would never have the balls to talk like that to another mans face.
………..
You little punk, anything I say to you in here I would say to your face. Believe that.
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What ever, the reason your in such a hurry to act like you have a pair over the internet is because you probably still get chased out of the sand box by second grade girls! This for you is playing dungeons and dragons in your moms basement, you can be whoever you want in your little world.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:17 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:14 am
against the Texans, Grads had 3 turnovers and lost by 7 points …
against the Chargers, AZ QB’s had 3 turnovers and lost by 31 points!
uh oh
Against the Texans, the Oakland Raiders had 3 turnovers.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:18 am
tell me posters aren’t pulling up the ‘al won a sb, 28 years ago, so he must still have it, in his 80’s, decades later’ take.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:19 am
If the last INT has to be put on one individual, its Murphy.
Grad is the only reason Oakland was even in the game, despite mistakes made.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Jimbo,
this offseason Tom Cable, Jim Michalczik & Chris Morgan will be fired and half of the OL on the roster will be released…
true or false?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Maybe we can pick up Vick next year, he will be a FA.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Unless, of course, the Eagles keep him..
October 5th, 2010 at 11:21 am
@ SammyTheBull
What’s sappy is you admit you believe what comes out of coaches mouths.
seriously,?
you really believe any coach, on any team, is ever going to say anything but toe the company line?
really?
you expect hue to state “al is a control freak, and it bugs me that he sticks his nose in”?
you really believe that, when asked, that cable will state “oh, no, I have no say, or control, it’s all on al”?
or do you think the coaches will say what they feel won’t PO the old man?
sniff on this for a bit, if you are still confused.
injury reports. all of a sudden no one in the organization, including players, can comment on injury reports, or, as campbell’s stated, his being benched. the owner actually tells the HC and players what they can, and cannot say.
guess you were out of the country the day all that happened?
============================================================= You missed my point altogether. Davis is not dictating play calls, writing the play book, or deciding who is playing and who isnt. That is what I meant by “not nearly as involved”. Back in the day davis would watch practice, and interject with coaches. Those days are long gone.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:21 am
this offseason Tom Cable, Jim Michalczik & Chris Morgan will be fired and half of the OL on the roster will be released…
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Offseason?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Maybe we can pick up Vick next year, he will be a FA.
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they gave Kolb the fat contract, but if Vick leads them to the playoffs this year they’ll have to find a way to keep him!
would Kolb be asked to restructure? would he demand a trade or release?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:22 am
I’m 1-3 in my fantasy league too.
What a crappy football season.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:22 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Jimbo,
this offseason Tom Cable, Jim Michalczik & Chris Morgan will be fired and half of the OL on the roster will be released…
true or false?
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I vote true. my vote counts for nada.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:22 am
LA: offseason = Feb to April imo
October 5th, 2010 at 11:23 am
So sitting in a board room, looking to review retirement accounts for employees, only the rumor is that the employer is going to replace us a plan, so nobody is talking to me, and just peering through the window at me.
Great times.
I feel like Art Shell. There is a wolf in the hen-house (or whatever he said)!!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:23 am
actually more like mid Jan to mid April
October 5th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Either way we are doomed, with, or without Al Davis.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:24 am
1st TD drive highlight was a “checkdown” to McFadden for big yards. Other completion was a 3rd down pass to Zack Miller.
Gardowski forced a ball to JLH that should’ve been picked.
Threw a pass to DHB for 2 yds when Murphy was running free on a crossing route right in front of him.
Underthrew deep DHB who was open by at least 3 yds.
Took a sack and fumbled taking us outta FG range after the big return.
Thanks goodness for McFadden and Bush on that drive.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:24 am
At least I’m 4-0 in one league and 2-2 in the other in FF.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:24 am
If Cable gets blown out at home (we are at home right?) v. SD, I think he’s done.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:25 am
BTW, only 20 points away from the least amount of points scored in Dell’s league, but 3-1.
My game management skills are off the chart. Had Ricky Williams, the other guy had Randy Moss, Aaron Hernandez and a 8 point lead.
Still came up aces!!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
LA to TheBay Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:24 am
If Cable gets blown out at home (we are at home right?) v. SD, I think he’s done.
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Are you actually hoping for that? If so WHY? Why in the fck would you want a coaching change NOW? For who, who the fck is going to replace him? Think buddy, think, Cable, at this point is our best option.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:25 am
BTW, only 20 points away from the least amount of points scored in Dell’s league, but 3-1.
My game management skills are off the chart. Had Ricky Williams, the other guy had Randy Moss, Aaron Hernandez and a 8 point lead.
Still came up aces!!
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You managed to get New England to put on one of the greatest special teams performances ever? Sweet… can you game manage the Raiders to a win
October 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
DHB wouldn’t have caught that deep ball from Bruce anyways. Didn’t we all see the KC game last year? Hell that drop might have lured the bottle right around Jamarcus’ nose.
The best bet when going deep to DHB is to underthrow it and hope for PI.
Seriously.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Firing Cable does what exactly for us??
October 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Davis doesnt usually fire in season unless his coaches are publicly defiant.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:24 am
1st TD drive highlight was a “checkdown” to McFadden for big yards. Other completion was a 3rd down pass to Zack Miller.
Gardowski forced a ball to JLH that should’ve been picked.
Threw a pass to DHB for 2 yds when Murphy was running free on a crossing route right in front of him.
Underthrew deep DHB who was open by at least 3 yds.
Took a sack and fumbled taking us outta FG range after the big return.
Thanks goodness for McFadden and Bush on that drive.
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True, but Grad also threw a strike to JLH in tight coverage and another beautifully thrown ball to Murphy and was patient and rather than check down to Bush on the 5, he waited for Zach in the end zone.
He makes stellar plays for every one he doesn’t deliver on.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
STJ,
love him or hate him … Al Davis is the only reason we have 3 Super Bowl trophies and the only reason we’ve been the biggest joke in professional sports the past 8 years and counting
October 5th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Like re-arranging deck chairs on the Titanic
October 5th, 2010 at 11:27 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
STJ,
love him or hate him … Al Davis is the only reason we have 3 Super Bowl trophies and the only reason we’ve been the biggest joke in professional sports the past 8 years and counting
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Can’t argue with that my Raider brother…
October 5th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Jimbo Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Firing Cable does what exactly for us??
Nothing. More turmoil. Didn’t say that’s what I wanted.
I want him replaced in the offseason if the trend continues. Firing him mid-season is a detriment.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:29 am
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Are you a newly converted soccer mom?
………….
Even a soccer mom knows that your opinions about our O line under Hue Jackson and Campbell’s ability are pure comedy.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:29 am
So the Pats had a blocked punt, a blocked FG for a TD and a kickoff return in one half.
I was racking my mind trying to think of when was the last time we did any of those.
BLocked punt? I think we had one a year or so back at home. I remember something like that.
KO for TD? Hell, I don’t know. Please tell me we have had one more recently than David Dunn ten years ago.
Blocked FG for TD? I have no clue. Was it before I had to shave?
Makes you feel like crap just thinking of it.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Grad is the only reason we were in the game, despite mistakes. Sorry guys.
Put in Campbell and we’ll see what happens.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:30 am
# LA to TheBay Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:24 am
1st TD drive highlight was a “checkdown” to McFadden for big yards. Other completion was a 3rd down pass to Zack Miller.
Gardowski forced a ball to JLH that should’ve been picked.
Threw a pass to DHB for 2 yds when Murphy was running free on a crossing route right in front of him.
Underthrew deep DHB who was open by at least 3 yds.
Took a sack and fumbled taking us outta FG range after the big return.
Thanks goodness for McFadden and Bush on that drive.
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True, but Grad also threw a strike to JLH in tight coverage and another beautifully thrown ball to Murphy and was patient and rather than check down to Bush on the 5, he waited for Zach in the end zone.
He makes stellar plays for every one he doesn’t deliver on.
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Point taken, but that being the case we must also admit that the up and down qb play is not good enough. This is why I looked at his overall career td’s vs. ints. This number continues to be his biggest obstacle for holding a starting job.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:30 am
love him or hate him….
How about I love him and I hate him. It’s like family, you cant choose them.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
True, but Grad also threw a strike to JLH in tight coverage and another beautifully thrown ball to Murphy and was patient and rather than check down to Bush on the 5, he waited for Zach in the end zone.
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Easy there young man!
Have’t gotten their yet. Watching the Texans march down the field for their 2nd TD.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Grads is on pace for another 24 turnovers this season.
yippee!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
The only thing I am enjoying lately is my early morning walks with my female Boxer, she sure loves our walks, she is an absolutely gorgeous canine.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:32 am
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:16 am
you probably still get chased out of the sand box by second grade girls!
………
And you probably chase second grade girls in the sandbox, weirdo.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Groves should not be on the field. He looks around a lot DURING the play looking lost.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:33 am
# LA to TheBay Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Grad is the only reason we were in the game, despite mistakes. Sorry guys.
Put in Campbell and we’ll see what happens.
============================================================== Please dont put in campbell now!!!!! This o-line will get him killed. The play calling shorter timing type routes does not suit him either.
Lets go ahead let him sit it out, absorb the offense, and next year with a new o-line he can have a legit shot to show what he can do.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:33 am
LMFAO post 560, that response was actually funny MR.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:34 am
My bad, made them punt and they downed it on the 1.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:35 am
OK, so at this point does anyone have an opinion of Rolando McClain? Personall, though he is a rook, I think he has been AVERAGE AT BEST. Just my opinion. I was and still am expecting ALOT more out of him. At this point rookie of the year and/or pro-bowl (like MOST of you said he would be) is purely fictional.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:35 am
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Back in the day davis would watch practice, and interject with coaches. Those days are long gone.
…………….
Al said before the season started he’s still “heavily involved”. Those were the words he used. An excerpt of the interview is available in this blog’s archives. So keep lying, moron.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:36 am
some good things happening this Raider season:
-birth of my first born child
-wife’s birthday
-hunting (turkey, deer)
-purchase of my first handgun (9mm)
-thanksgiving & christmas
so even if the Raiders tank and my FF teams continue to stink up the place I’ll be fine
October 5th, 2010 at 11:36 am
3rd and 6 backed up on our own goaline, Gardowski throughs it right to the Texans DB forcing it to DHB.
Hue is talking to him about that throw.
Terrible start for Gardowski.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:37 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:36 am
some good things happening this Raider season:
-birth of my first born child
-wife’s birthday
-hunting (turkey, deer)
-purchase of my first handgun (9mm)
-thanksgiving & christmas
so even if the Raiders tank and my FF teams continue to stink up the place I’ll be fine
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Good Stuff!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Slaton shakes the shyyytttt outta Groves for a big run.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:38 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
STJ,
love him or hate him … Al Davis is the only reason we have 3 Super Bowl trophies
…………….
Dumbest comment in the history of this blog. Al Davis built that team with no help, from anyone? My god you’re stupid.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:38 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:32 am
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:16 am
you probably still get chased out of the sand box by second grade girls!
………
And you probably chase second grade girls in the sandbox, weirdo.
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Cant talk football huh? cant defend your boy grads play over the last 2 1/2 games. Thats what i thought.
You would rather go with “i know you are but what am ” “or im rubber your glue”.
Find yourself a chucky cheese, bust out the legos, and leave this board to raider fans with real opinions.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:38 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:36 am
some good things happening this Raider season:
-birth of my first born child
-wife’s birthday
-hunting (turkey, deer)
-purchase of my first handgun (9mm)
-thanksgiving & christmas
so even if the Raiders tank and my FF teams continue to stink up the place I’ll be fine
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My brother, that is a STELLAR YEAR!! Good luck on the hunt!! I too, am a hunter.
What rifle do you hunt with?
A 9mm for your sidearm? I use a 357 Sig.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Grads is also on pace for 4,400 yards this year, lol.
That would be some of the most in Raider history.
I told you stats are worthless on QB’s.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Shaub doesn’t have ONE grass stain on his jersey, lol!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:40 am
J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Shaub doesn’t have ONE grass stain on his jersey, lol!
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Dude, please stop posting your commentary of the game, we all have ALREADY seen it. No need to poor gas on the fire… Stop.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:40 am
No name TE uncovered walks into the endzone. Amazing lack of recognition from McClain and Huff.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:40 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:36 am
even if the Raiders tank and my FF teams continue to stink up the place I’ll be fine
…………….
No, you won’t.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:41 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:35 am
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Back in the day davis would watch practice, and interject with coaches. Those days are long gone.
…………….
Al said before the season started he’s still “heavily involved”. Those were the words he used. An excerpt of the interview is available in this blog’s archives. So keep lying, moron.
============================================================== You are a world class idiot!
How can an owner not be heavily involved?
He is not game planning, or deciding who sees the field at game time!
That is my point. If you cant show proof to contradict these exact words, shut up.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:41 am
OK, so at this point does anyone have an opinion of Rolando McClain?
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STJ, I think he was drafted to fix the run defense. we didn’t draft a nose tackle. TK lost some weight and moved there instead. Seymour became a permanent fixture at DT next to him. we traded for bigger stronger OLB’s (Groves & Wimbley) who can get after the QB and play some DE on occasion.
Result = awful Run D
McClain with no help up front is being put into a position to fail, just like Kirk Morrison was. Until the interior DL is addressed he’ll continue to look “average at best” out there. this is exactly why I called him a wasted pick and everybody trashed me for it
October 5th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Mistic1,
You clearly seem to like Hue Jackson quite a bit, but despise Bruce.
Well, Hue loves him some Bruce. Told the media he was thinking of making the move to him in the Tennessee game.
Apparently, about 15 regular season passes was enough for Hue to realize that Bruce is a better QB.
You got a beef with Bruce, take it up with Hue, and leave your propaganda to yourself.
Thanks,
Semi-Pro Bloggers Council of Government
October 5th, 2010 at 11:43 am
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Cant talk football huh?
………..
You start talking football and I’ll respond to you with football points. As long as your saying crazy, jibberish things like the o line will go “Back to the future” and start smashing people under Jackson (lol), and that Campbell is better than Gradkowski (HUGE lol), personal insults are all I have. Sorry. Your football related points are too stupid to deserve a response, basically.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Marshawn Lynch traded to Seaturds.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Marshawn-Lynch-traded-to-Seattle-Seahawks-from-Buffalo-Bills
October 5th, 2010 at 11:44 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:41 am
OK, so at this point does anyone have an opinion of Rolando McClain?
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STJ, I think he was drafted to fix the run defense. we didn’t draft a nose tackle. TK lost some weight and moved there instead. Seymour became a permanent fixture at DT next to him. we traded for bigger stronger OLB’s (Groves & Wimbley) who can get after the QB and play some DE on occasion.
Result = awful Run D
McClain with no help up front is being put into a position to fail, just like Kirk Morrison was. Until the interior DL is addressed he’ll continue to look “average at best” out there. this is exactly why I called him a wasted pick and everybody trashed me for it
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Yup, well said dude. I agree 100%. I wanted Oline, not a MLB.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:44 am
MR,
why are you so angry today?
lack of sleep? spilled coffee on the laptop?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:45 am
McFadden playing like a BEAST !!!!
Gonna miss that cat for the next few weeks.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Rockstar, I’m not angry. I’m just pointing out to you that you’re far from “fine”, or “ok”, whether the Raiders win or lose. you’ve got a lot of issues.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Marshawn Lynch traded to Seaturds.
***
wow. I thought they were content with Forsett, Washington & Jones ???
Guess Not!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Seahawks aquire Marshawn Lynch for 2011 4th and a 2012 conditional pick
October 5th, 2010 at 11:47 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:43 am
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Cant talk football huh?
………..
You start talking football and I’ll respond to you with football points. As long as your saying crazy, jibberish things like the o line will go “Back to the future” and start smashing people under Jackson (lol), and that Campbell is better than Gradkowski (HUGE lol), personal insults are all I have. Sorry. Your football related points are too stupid to deserve a response, basically.
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You mean like the point I made of asking you if grads is playing well now that he is the starter ( 6 turn overs in 2 1/2 games)?
I said hu’s goal when drafting will be to go back to the future. power blocking is what we used to do, power blocking is what we will do if hu jack is in command. You dont understand this? Reading is fundamental.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:47 am
you live in a place called “podunk”, for starters. And you work at a job that is evidently so mundane and irrelevant that it affords you the time to blog for just about your entire shift. My only guess could be that you’re a security guard, guarding a pile of dirt.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:48 am
LOL at Marshawn Lynch having more trade value than Jason Campbell!!!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:48 am
injury settlement for Bennett so we can re-sign Louis Rankin please!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:48 am
# J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:45 am
McFadden playing like a BEAST !!!!
Gonna miss that cat for the next few weeks.
======================
LMFAO..”cat”?? moldy oldie blast from the past
Pebble still on the horizon? can find some discounts this time of year, down to “OMG” level, as compared to “HOLY ****, ARE YOU SERIOUS?”
October 5th, 2010 at 11:49 am
The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Rockstar, I’m not angry. I’m just pointing out to you that you’re far from “fine”, or “ok”, whether the Raiders win or lose. you’ve got a lot of issues.
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LMFAO, YOU are the one calling someone out with issues? LMFAO MR you are CLEARLY the strangest and most disturbed individual on this blog. Hence, your juvenile banter with mistic all morning long as just an example. Pot calling the kettle black…..
October 5th, 2010 at 11:49 am
My only guess could be that you’re a security guard, guarding a pile of dirt
***
this isn’t the first time you’ve been wrong. or pesky
October 5th, 2010 at 11:49 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
STJ,
love him or hate him … Al Davis is the only reason we have 3 Super Bowl trophies and the only reason we’ve been the biggest joke in professional sports the past 8 years and counting
++++++++++++++++++++
I am 34, was to young to care about or remember the SBs…he has done very little in the past 25 years, other than produce crap teams.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:50 am
THE COMEDY IS NOT DONE, FOLKS. PLEASE TAKE BACK YOUR SEATS. ONCE AGAIN, THE SHOW IS NOT OVER!
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:47 am
I said hu’s goal when drafting will be to go back to the future. power blocking is what we used to do, power blocking is what we will do if hu jack is in command.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:50 am
The Davis fans are sooooo pitiful.
If Tom Cable were fired today, they’d be yapping Al Davis slogans, insulting people, declaring themselves true fans, blah, blah, blah right up until next year’s 1-4.
Sad, RaiderNation.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Believe it or not, Jason Campbell still has more fumbles on the season than Bruce.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:50 am
good afternoon Rich
i’ve got to say … you were right about Terrell Owens
banner day for him while just 2 catches for 7 yards between DHB & Murphy!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:51 am
# Just Fire Baby Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Mistic1,
You clearly seem to like Hue Jackson quite a bit, but despise Bruce.
Well, Hue loves him some Bruce. Told the media he was thinking of making the move to him in the Tennessee game.
Apparently, about 15 regular season passes was enough for Hue to realize that Bruce is a better QB.
You got a beef with Bruce, take it up with Hue, and leave your propaganda to yourself.
Thanks,
Semi-Pro Bloggers Council of Government
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I have already said almost two weeks ago now that grads should be the starter now, hu jack said he should and i believe him.
My “beef” is not with Scabkowski, its with the bone heads on this board that said sadkowski was or could be a quality nfl starter. My “beef” is with those dunder heads that refuse to admit the scabs is stinking it up since being inserted. not purely based on stats, but the stats back up my claim, if you look at the games objectively.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Bcz, Parcells is an east coast guy no way he comes to the left coast. Guy has houses in Saratoga NY and Jupiter, Florida. Why would he come work out here?
Besides didn’t he just retire?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Vegas
What’s the odds on the 8th straight 11 loss season, at this point?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:52 am
I’ve given up on Pebble …
I just can’t see throwing that type of coin on a round of golf.
$500 is as high as I’ll go, and I can’t see trying to walk on.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:52 am
This Sucks!
I just traded for Justin Forsett on my FF team. @#$%$
October 5th, 2010 at 11:52 am
If Tom Cable were fired today, they’d be yapping Al Davis slogans, insulting people, declaring themselves true fans
***
Kell,
in other words … they’d take it to your level?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Calvin Johnson is a pretty good receiver. Anyone remember who we drafted instead of drafting Calvin Johnson? No need to answer….. tounge in cheek.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLUBc2ixyN0
October 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:50 am
THE COMEDY IS NOT DONE, FOLKS. PLEASE TAKE BACK YOUR SEATS. ONCE AGAIN, THE SHOW IS NOT OVER!
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:47 am
I said hu’s goal when drafting will be to go back to the future. power blocking is what we used to do, power blocking is what we will do if hu jack is in command.
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Power blocking is funny?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:54 am
This Sucks!
I just traded for Justin Forsett on my FF team
***
Marshawn Lynch & Fred Jackson are both still available in most leagues!
CJ Spiller, Brandon Jacobs & Marion Barber too
October 5th, 2010 at 11:54 am
I am 34, was to young to care about or remember the SBs…he has done very little in the past 25 years, other than produce crap teams.
***
Then why are you a fan? Seriously, not trying to be a jerk or anything, I am about the same age and ask myself the same question ALL the time.
Truth be told, my dad is a raiders fan, and it was always something me, him and my brother bonded on… Now its gotten to the point where no matter how bad the Raiders are, I just cant imagine rooting for any other team. Plus I live in the Buffalo market so its not like I have a home team worth rooting for…
October 5th, 2010 at 11:55 am
As Cal running backs go, Marshawn Lynch is no Jahvid Best.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Plus I live in the Buffalo market so its not like I have a home team worth rooting for…
^^^^^^^^^^
WORD
October 5th, 2010 at 11:56 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:50 am
good afternoon Rich
i’ve got to say … you were right about Terrell Owens
banner day for him while just 2 catches for 7 yards between DHB & Murphy!
=========================
What did he have? something like 225 yds receiving?
Damn.
Yeah, felt it then, said it then, and still feel it.
All that “distraction” bs? It’s all media hype. Players don’t give a ratsazz on someone mouthing off on the other side of a locker room, that is so loud you can’t even hear the guy next to you.
How huge would it be having TO, wide right, right about now?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:56 am
St. Jimmy Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Calvin Johnson is a pretty good receiver. Anyone remember who we drafted instead of drafting Calvin Johnson? No need to answer….. tounge in cheek.
+++++++++++++++++
Al passed on the Aaron Rodgers for Randy Moss trade…which would have allowed us to take Calvin Johnson….but Rodgers can’t throw it 80 yards and Calvin Johnson doesn’t have Olympic Gold in track.
Thank god we waited and got Russell and DHB!
October 5th, 2010 at 11:56 am
new englandraider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLUBc2ixyN0
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What is your point NE Raider? Whats next, youtube videos of JaMarcus Russell?
October 5th, 2010 at 11:56 am
KoolKell Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Vegas
What’s the odds on the 8th straight 11 loss season, at this point?
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Raiders lose 11 or more games (ties count as loss) -135
Raiders lose 10 or less games (ties count as loss) +150
October 5th, 2010 at 11:57 am
# Dakota Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:56 am
St. Jimmy Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Calvin Johnson is a pretty good receiver. Anyone remember who we drafted instead of drafting Calvin Johnson? No need to answer….. tounge in cheek.
+++++++++++++++++
Al passed on the Aaron Rodgers for Randy Moss trade…which would have allowed us to take Calvin Johnson….but Rodgers can’t throw it 80 yards and Calvin Johnson doesn’t have Olympic Gold in track.
Thank god we waited and got Russell and DHB!
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Hey you cant be right all of the time.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Rockstar, then tell us what you do for a living. I want to know what job gives you the time of day you have in here. You don’t have to tell us the actual company. I wouldn’t want you to embarrass yourself any more than you have to.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Truthfully, what do you think TO would really be doing here? Buffalo is a very comparable team to us and he didnt do much there outside of a few games here or there, not a difference maker. In an environment like our team he WOULD be a distraction more than a playmaker… sad but true.
October 5th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Sad state of the Raiders, is that in week 5, the friends are already in discussion as to what road game to attend next year. (Tough sell to get the wife to an Oakland game when showing her the crowd last Sunday).
We play the AFC East and NFC North next year.
Don’t know home or away yet, but I’m hoping for a Mid-October game in Buffalo (can wrap it around a day or two in Niagara and toss in a trip to Cooperstown) or my wifes favorite, Minnesota, for the Great Mall of America.
Thanks Raiders!! I know illicit advise on where to travel to watch my team based around mall-selection.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
The Davis fans are sooooooo pitiful.
If Tom Cable were fired today, they’d be yapping Al Davis slogans, insulting people, declaring themselves true fans, blah, blah, blah right up until next year’s 1-4.
Sad, RaiderNation.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:51 am
if you look at the games objectively.
…………….
In other words, if you ignore how many points we score. LOL.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Rockstar, then tell us what you do for a living. I want to know what job gives you the time of day you have in here. You don’t have to tell us the actual company. I wouldn’t want you to embarrass yourself any more than you have to.
***
Im the Operations Manager of a distribution warehouse. The reason I can spend as much time in here as I do is because I can multi-task. That and I am in the swimming pool business which means from September to February I get paid to do next to nothing…
October 5th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Thanks Vegas. I don’t understand those numbers, but thanks.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
# KoolKell Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Vegas
What’s the odds on the 8th straight 11 loss season, at this point?
……………..
Dude, 2 more after this year and it’s the big 10 mark. A decade of losing! I don’t think it’s been done in any sport. Al’s just leaving his mark.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Lunch time. L8R RR.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
bcz24 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:54 am
I am 34, was to young to care about or remember the SBs…he has done very little in the past 25 years, other than produce crap teams.
***
Then why are you a fan? Seriously, not trying to be a jerk or anything, I am about the same age and ask myself the same question ALL the time.
Truth be told, my dad is a raiders fan, and it was always something me, him and my brother bonded on… Now its gotten to the point where no matter how bad the Raiders are, I just cant imagine rooting for any other team. Plus I live in the Buffalo market so its not like I have a home team worth rooting for…
++++++++++++++
I can’t let go…I dream of the Raiders winning a SB. I would trade 5 Lakers’ championships to see 1 Raiders SB victory. Al hooked me as a kid…the cool colors, the bad azzness…then he turned the team into a bunch of puzzies in the 90s, but by then I was hooked and it was too late.
Hopefully, I can wait out the Al storm and better times should be here eventually. In the mean time I just try and hope that the pot of schyt Al throws against the wall each year and calls it a franchise will somehow stick and magic will happen…I know, not much to hang my hat on, but it keeps hope alive.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Don’t know home or away yet, but I’m hoping for a Mid-October game in Buffalo (can wrap it around a day or two in Niagara and toss in a trip to Cooperstown) or my wifes favorite, Minnesota, for the Great Mall of America.
*****
Come to Buffalo… we would have a great time!
October 5th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
You don’t understand a betting line??
-135 means you have to bet $135 to win $100
+150 means you bet $100 to win $150
Consider yourself learned.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
What is your point Jimmy?
It was posted for the guy who just added forcett to his FF team? Is that alright with you?
My bad, I didn’t know I had to ask your permission before I post, it won’t happen again.
Moron.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Power blocking is funny?
…………..
The way you use the term, it is. You make it sound like the line is going to be good. Not on any team where Al Davis is remotely involved with drafting.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
2 or 3 brain farts in the first half by Groves and Huff led directly to TDs.
Too bad …
Gardowski was TERRIBLE in the first half. Screen pass to McFadden for big yards and the wide open pass to Reece were his highlights.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:33 am
# LA to TheBay Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Grad is the only reason we were in the game, despite mistakes. Sorry guys.
Put in Campbell and we’ll see what happens.
============================================================== Please dont put in campbell now!!!!! This o-line will get him killed. The play calling shorter timing type routes does not suit him either.
Lets go ahead let him sit it out, absorb the offense, and next year with a new o-line he can have a legit shot to show what he can do.
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Dumb post of the day again Misty!
If you think Campbell is so much better than why are you so afraid that he cant produce with this current lineup. You’ve been blasting Grad on here for his inconsistencies but you make excuses for Jawalrus II.
For all your excuses and whining about inconsistencies, 20+ points per game is quite consistent to me. When was the last time we did that moron?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Rockstar, then tell us what you do for a living. I want to know what job gives you the time of day you have in here. You don’t have to tell us the actual company. I wouldn’t want you to embarrass yourself any more than you have to.
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Curious, what do you do that affords you the time to be in here questioning us?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
requesting St Jimmy’s permission to post.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Come to Buffalo… we would have a great time!
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The wife and I are big fans of the area.
Road game in Buffalo that is Pre December and we are there!!
October 5th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
James?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
# J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:52 am
I’ve given up on Pebble …
I just can’t see throwing that type of coin on a round of golf.
$500 is as high as I’ll go, and I can’t see trying to walk on.
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yeah, I agree..not worth it.
too much to play just because of the name.
Had the pleasure of playing St. Andrews, and it’s about a 1/4 of the price of Pebble.
Of course, Methil, Fife, isn’t Carmel either, with the deep pockets
October 5th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
bcz24 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Truth be told, my dad is a raiders fan, and it was always something me, him and my brother bonded on…
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LOL. You guys don’t have anything else that bonds you? Nothing? Just a favorite football team? That’s pretty sad.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
# bcz24 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Rockstar, then tell us what you do for a living. I want to know what job gives you the time of day you have in here. You don’t have to tell us the actual company. I wouldn’t want you to embarrass yourself any more than you have to.
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Curious, what do you do that affords you the time to be in here questioning us?
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He lives with his mom. Doesn’t work. Doesn’t have a girl. No hobbies. Rarely leave the “small cramped apt” as he called it, and lusts after his cousins and aunts.
Pretty much sums it up.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Gardowski was TERRIBLE in the first half. Screen pass to McFadden for big yards and the wide open pass to Reece were his highlights.
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Didn’t he have a 105 QB rating or something at the half?
Not you now!!! I though I closed you on how great Bruce is!!
Bruce is like everything else I sell, once I sell it, I have to keep on selling it, even though the commission is already earned.
*Sigh*
October 5th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
bcz24 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Im the Operations Manager of a distribution warehouse.
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Wow. How many years did you have to go to school for that career?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Had the pleasure of playing St. Andrews,
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NICE !!!
October 5th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
LOL. You guys don’t have anything else that bonds you? Nothing? Just a favorite football team? That’s pretty sad.
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How did you discern that from what I posted. I literally said nothing that would lead you to believe that. The only way you could infer that would be that your childhood and family structure are so bad you simply assume everyone else is the same. Do you just talk sh1t to people to make yourself feel better?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Bruce is like everything else I sell, once I sell it, I have to keep on selling it, even though the commission is already earned.
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LOL!
Didn’t you get me kicked off Banana’s list?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
2 or 3 brain farts in the first half by Groves and Huff led directly to TDs.
Too bad …
Gardowski was TERRIBLE in the first half. Screen pass to McFadden for big yards and the wide open pass to Reece were his highlights.
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Another stupid post.
Fck me but didnt we put up 14 points and about to put up another 3 until Walker let his man walk right by him? Holyshcytt, what does Grad has to do other than hanging tough with Houston while running for his life. Did you even bother to watch the game? If you did, you surely would recognize that we had better time of poss than Houston’s vaunted offense. How is it that a TERRIBLE QB PLAY allowed us to have better time of poss?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
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JHill
I agree with you. huff while he had a team leading 7 tackles, irritates the hell out of me. He is always trying to play grabazz on his tackles. Hit the man, don’t try to hold his hand.
And yes, Groves certainly looked lost out there, as did RoMac. I still think RDE is part of the problem with the running game. Scott doesn’t hold the edge well, but at least he didn’t get any neutral zone infractions for the second consecutive game.
I would like to see a little juggling at safety on passing or running situations. I don’t care if they work in Brown or play MM, but Huff just can not tackle very well. He covers well. Maybe MM and Branch on running downs, and huff and Branch on passing downs. I’d even give Brown a shot, if the staff feels MM is not as good as Brown. Different positions, I know, but, I am just tired of seeing Huff fail on a tackle.
We did see the 3 safety lineup a few times this week, and the defense played well with it actually, you’ll see as you replay of the game continues.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Wow. How many years did you have to go to school for that career?
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My bonus check was more than your salary….
October 5th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:50 am
good afternoon Rich
i’ve got to say … you were right about Terrell Owens
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BTW, when you see Bree the Flea, remind him he owes me a “I’ll never doubt your wisdom again, you are my hero” post.
I’m sure he’ll be happy to do it.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
# bcz24 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
How did you discern that from what I posted.
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You said the Raiders “bond” you, your brother, and your dad. What else could you have meant by “bond”? As if it’s the glue that ties you guys together. If a stupid sports team is all that ties a family together, that family is f’d! I know sports writers love to write about that, but it’s still f’d. You’ve got issues if the only thing that bonds you with your immediate family is a sports team.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
# aig-raiders Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:33 am
# LA to TheBay Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Grad is the only reason we were in the game, despite mistakes. Sorry guys.
Put in Campbell and we’ll see what happens.
============================================================== Please dont put in campbell now!!!!! This o-line will get him killed. The play calling shorter timing type routes does not suit him either.
Lets go ahead let him sit it out, absorb the offense, and next year with a new o-line he can have a legit shot to show what he can do.
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Dumb post of the day again Misty!
If you think Campbell is so much better than why are you so afraid that he cant produce with this current lineup. You’ve been blasting Grad on here for his inconsistencies but you make excuses for Jawalrus II.
For all your excuses and whining about inconsistencies, 20+ points per game is quite consistent to me. When was the last time we did that moron?
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It would be unfair to put in campbell now, hu jack said he isnt ready.
Also this o-line doesnt give jc a chance to play to his strength, deep drop deep passing game.
Why not let him sit the bench ( like gulp..jim plunkett did), and come back next year with a new o-line?
How is that dumb? Besides it doesnt change the fact that your boy stinks out loud. not becuase I say so but the game tape from the last 2 1/2 games says so, along with his stat line along with his entire nfl history.
Wait do you think he is playing well?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Now the idiot savant has gone to lunch. Damn it James. Do I need your permission to post while you’re at lunch? Or do I have free reigns? Please get back to me asap. I’d hate like hell for your day to be ruined by one of my posts.
Moron.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Curious, what do you do that affords you the time to be in here questioning us?
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Isn’t it hilarious how he tries to pull that card out on different posters.
I think the only type of job that would get in the way of posting half the day on this blog is JC Penny catalog operator. Or any other customer service phone job.
Who the phuugggg “works” 8 hours at their job unless your stupid and need the whole 8 to get your work done?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
# bcz24 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
My bonus check was more than your salary….
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Oh, I believe it. After all, you’re a *gasp* Whaaaarehouse ooooperator. ooooh. You probably own 3 homes and a yacht.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
# J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Curious, what do you do that affords you the time to be in here questioning us?
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Isn’t it hilarious how he tries to pull that card out on different posters.
I think the only type of job that would get in the way of posting half the day on this blog is JC Penny catalog operator. Or any other customer service phone job.
Who the phuugggg “works” 8 hours at their job unless your stupid and need the whole 8 to get your work done?
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I guarantee you people who work for the Saints, Jets, Chiefs, and other good teams in the NFL don’t have much time to blog. Any of their employees, any level. They’re all focused on winning, and it shows. But I do believe Raider employees have a lot of time to kill in their 8 hour work day. Heck, even the players. We know Al’s defense only worked about 15 minutes of the hour they were scheduled Sunday.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
# J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Had the pleasure of playing St. Andrews,
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NICE !!!
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yeah, except I probably had one of my worst rounds ever, lol..course ate me up.
the “rough”? it’s not that it’s hard to hit out of, it’s HARD TO EVER FIND YOUR BALL AGAIN..think they call it the “Berm”..it’s like 3 foot long grass that just lays over..
what’s cool about golf in Scotland is they laugh at our 4 1/2 hour rounds. 2 1/2 hrs, that’s it. No ‘you’re away” or “you’re still up”. They walk up, and hit it. Don’t worry or care who’s also swinging. When they’re ready to putt, they putt, no “furthest away”..loved it, and wish that for us “over the pond”.
Walking over the Swilcan Bridge was something else..need to do it again someday.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Did you even bother to watch the game?
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AIG
Uhhh, i’m watching it now with DVR pause, rewind, slo mo and all.
Grads sits in the pocket pats the ball, slides to his left, and THEN gets hit by Mario Wiliams.
Even Gardowski’s #1 fan JFB says he held the ball too long.
Bruce played TERRIBLE the first half. Feel free to turn on the game and tell me what you see instead of stating your incorrect OPINION.
LMFAO!
October 5th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
bcz24 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Truth be told, my dad is a raiders fan, and it was always something me, him and my brother bonded on…
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LOL. You guys don’t have anything else that bonds you? Nothing? Just a favorite football team? That’s pretty sad.
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I didn’t have a lot in common with my younger brother for many years, until one Christmas, about 8 years ago, when we were home for the holidays visiting the parents.
A couple of meth heads decided my parents would be an easy target for a home invasion. My brother and I happened to be in the basement den when the two punks tried it. We heard the commotion upstairs and knew something wasn’t right, so we got into our Dad’s gun safe and got a 12 gauge and a .45.
The stairwell to the basement didn’t have a door, but the steps were carpeted, so I snuck up the stairs and looked around the corner and saw that the two guys were standing across the house, both looking into the kitchen. One was holding a handgun at someone that I knew must have been my Mom and Dad, the other guy was yelling at them and had his gun down at his side. I told my brother what we were going to do and for once in his life he just shut his mouth and agreed with what I said.
We stepped into the living room and approached the doorway where we could see the two fookers. As agreed, I shot the guy that was closest to us, the guy who was holding the gun at my parents, almost point blank in the left temple with the .45…when the other guy jumped and turned my little bro gave him a blast in the chest with the 12 gauge.
My little brother and I have been close ever since.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
You said the Raiders “bond” you, your brother, and your dad. What else could you have meant by “bond”? As if it’s the glue that ties you guys together. If a stupid sports team is all that ties a family together, that family is f’d! I know sports writers love to write about that, but it’s still f’d. You’ve got issues if the only thing that bonds you with your immediate family is a sports team.
Oh, I believe it. After all, you’re a *gasp* Whaaaarehouse ooooperator. ooooh. You probably own 3 homes and a yacht.
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Wow… if you are going to try to talk smack about someone, at least be accurate in quoting them.
1. I said the Raiders were SOMETHING we bonded on… not the only thing. I know it really hurts to not know your daddy, but hating on my family dynamic wont make him want you anymore.
2. Operations Manager… not warehouse operator. I manage a staff of 12 people and the day to day operations of a warehouse. I dont need your approval to feel validated about my job. I love my job, and the opportunities it affords me, as well as the opportunity for growth within my company.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Campbell or Grads? Pick your poison neither ready
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
October 5th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Misty,
let’s dabble yah?
Tell me exactly how the last 2 1/2 games has been horrible offensively.
here is what I know, in spite of the Tenn game.
1. Through 4 games – we have the most yds since 2002 first 4 games. Do you even realize that this is the vaunted Offense of 2002 with that incredible Oline.
2. Through 2 1/2 games we have put up over 20+ per game. Tell me when was the last time we achieved this? How many points per game did we avg last year in the first 4 games?
3. We lost game 1 due to poor offense and D. Who was the QB? Game 2 we won because Grad delivered. We were trailing at halftime with JC? We lost game 3 because of Jano. We lost game 4 because of our stupid D got treated like a biatch. They even admitted that too. What more do you need to convince you? The fck coach and D players admitted they got whipped!
I dare you to put something logical to prove that Grad has been lousy. If anything, he has been the common denominator in keeping this team at least in the game. We had no business being in the game against the Texans.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
660
Holy Sh!t.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
# bcz24 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
My bonus check was more than your salary….
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Oh, I believe it. After all, you’re a *gasp* Whaaaarehouse ooooperator. ooooh. You probably own 3 homes and a yacht.
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My father in law was a warehouse manager for over 30 yrs. His bonus checks were EASILY 50-60k. Sometimes more.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
RMR? Why do you do that to yourself?
Why bring up what others do?
YOU LIVE WITH YOUR MOM, WHICH YOU ADMIT.
You have no job, which YOU ADMIT.
You have no girl, WHICH YOU ADMIT.
You live here for attention, WHICH YOU ADMIT.
Are you…uh…”special” in a way we should know?
Seriously. Your age? No friends. No hobbies. Never leave the house. Still living with Mom?
Is that stuff…uh…normal?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Dakota, you’re a funny guy!
October 5th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Jhill,
is that the best you can do? Why dont you play at full speed and make sure you look at Walker? I am sure you can make the play last 10 secs in slow mo. Play it at full speed and tell me if Walker held up his guy? Fck no. They guy worked Walker over. STFU already.
How is it terrible QB play that we scored 14 points and had better time of POS? I diddnt realize that terrible qb play resulted in longer time of POS. I know what a terrible QB loooks like. He plays with the Niners right now. Another guy played with us last year weighinig at 300lbs. Another guy sliding short of the first down.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Dakota,
I hope you’re making one of those stories up again on here. That sounded too dramatic.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
speaking of work….damn.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
# Dakota Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
I didn’t have a lot in common with my younger brother for many years, until one Christmas, about 8 years ago, when we were home for the holidays visiting the parents.
A couple of meth heads decided my parents would be an easy target for a home invasion. My brother and I happened to be in the basement den when the two punks tried it. We heard the commotion upstairs and knew something wasn’t right, so we got into our Dad’s gun safe and got a 12 gauge and a .45.
The stairwell to the basement didn’t have a door, but the steps were carpeted, so I snuck up the stairs and looked around the corner and saw that the two guys were standing across the house, both looking into the kitchen. One was holding a handgun at someone that I knew must have been my Mom and Dad, the other guy was yelling at them and had his gun down at his side. I told my brother what we were going to do and for once in his life he just shut his mouth and agreed with what I said.
We stepped into the living room and approached the doorway where we could see the two fookers. As agreed, I shot the guy that was closest to us, the guy who was holding the gun at my parents, almost point blank in the left temple with the .45…when the other guy jumped and turned my little bro gave him a blast in the chest with the 12 gauge.
My little brother and I have been close ever since.
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*resounding applauds*
Good stuff, Dakota. I never knew fiction was your forte. But copy and paste that to the NRA, they’d hire you up in a snap!
October 5th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
# aig-raiders Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Misty,
let’s dabble yah?
Tell me exactly how the last 2 1/2 games has been horrible offensively.
here is what I know, in spite of the Tenn game.
1. Through 4 games – we have the most yds since 2002 first 4 games. Do you even realize that this is the vaunted Offense of 2002 with that incredible Oline.
2. Through 2 1/2 games we have put up over 20+ per game. Tell me when was the last time we achieved this? How many points per game did we avg last year in the first 4 games?
3. We lost game 1 due to poor offense and D. Who was the QB? Game 2 we won because Grad delivered. We were trailing at halftime with JC? We lost game 3 because of Jano. We lost game 4 because of our stupid D got treated like a biatch. They even admitted that too. What more do you need to convince you? The fck coach and D players admitted they got whipped!
I dare you to put something logical to prove that Grad has been lousy. If anything, he has been the common denominator in keeping this team at least in the game. We had no business being in the game against the Texans.
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You crack me up bra. You cats are funny. The offnese is moving. Grads has played a part in that, he gets credit for moving the chains, however he doesnt get all of the credit. Dmac has been playing out of his mind, he was the reason we beat the rams, along with our defense. also our young wide outs have been improving, and hu jac’s scheme deserves some credit too.
Although I am not willing to lay all of the blame at grads feet for the losses he is a major contributor to our woes.
isnt 6 turnovers in 2 1/2 games lousy?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Oh, I’m sorry, everyone. Bcz is actually a “operations manager”, not a warehouse operator. LOL. ooooh.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
# aig-raiders Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Jhill,
is that the best you can do? Why dont you play at full speed and make sure you look at Walker? I am sure you can make the play last 10 secs in slow mo. Play it at full speed and tell me if Walker held up his guy? Fck no. They guy worked Walker over. STFU already.
How is it terrible QB play that we scored 14 points and had better time of POS? I diddnt realize that terrible qb play resulted in longer time of POS. I know what a terrible QB loooks like. He plays with the Niners right now. Another guy played with us last year weighinig at 300lbs. Another guy sliding short of the first down.
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On planet earth 3 turnovers is terrible qb play!
October 5th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
isnt 6 turnovers in 2 1/2 games lousy?
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For this team? No.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Dude, 2 of Grads 3 picks or maybe even all 3 have been tipped balls, No?
He isn’t the reason we lost any of our games. Is he the franchise savior? Of course not, but far from the reason in which we have lost, C’mon.
Sometimes I wonder if you guys even watch the games. They are blacked out huh? Not here. NFL sunday ticket.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
isnt 6 turnovers in 2 1/2 games lousy?
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For this team? No.
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Just for this answer you should never post again. This is why nothing you say can ever be taken seriously.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
# bcz24 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
My bonus check was more than your salary….
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Oh, I believe it. After all, you’re a *gasp* Whaaaarehouse ooooperator. ooooh. You probably own 3 homes and a yacht.
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My father in law was a warehouse manager for over 30 yrs. His bonus checks were EASILY 50-60k. Sometimes more.
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That reminds me of a story….
About 8 years ago I was working as a firefighter in Baltimore. There was a huge warehouse fire down on Hartley Street. My Crew was sent on the roof to keep the flames from spreading to other businesses. We had no idea how bad the fire was until part of the roof colapsed. My best friend, Jack Morrison, fell through the roof and ended up trapped in the building….we tried everything we could think of to get Jack out of the building, but we just couldn’t break through to him. We lost Jack and I quit the job that night after I told his wife the bad news.
Life is too short.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
It’s STILL a great day to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?!
I see MR still has no clue what a healthy familial relationship might consist of. Yes, it’s obvious why he “lives” in here. Almost worthy of pity. Not quite.
Vegas — Couldn’t disagree with you more about BHP…in AZ, didn’t you see with your own eyes that DHB has got the goods? The kid can play, and his confidence is growing with his reception total. He would have made an impact vs the Texans had he not been slowed by injury. DHB is on the verge of becoming a very good WR.
Which brings us to Gradkowski…
Against the Texans, Grads almost pulled off a great comeback…and he did this without a WR corps. Murphy’s shoulder also affected his routes, and DHB couldn’t push off with any burst. With a OL literally crumbling around him, he kept putting the ball where it needed to go.
Except in the W/L column, Grads is getting it done. If he keeps performing well, the W’s will start to come more regularly.
24 points??? Before the season started, if you could guarantee a team 24 points per game, the line of GM’s and coaches would stretch around the corner to take that pill. Those very GM’s and coaches would then count on their Defenses and Special Teams to get the job done. Well, we know how that’s working here.
Flawed Offense and all…I’ll take the 24 points (or more) all year long…and the 20+ first downs stats all year long, too. Eventually it will pay off (it already should have).
I still have faith that the Defense will come together…that Ro McClain will speed-up not only in recognition, but in delivering the hit…and that the stars/leaders on the Defense stop disappearing for long stretches of the game.
Raiders legend Jack Tatum would look at this Raiders D and say, “WTF is going on here? Hit somebody!”
October 5th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
You don’t understand a betting line??
-135 means you have to bet $135 to win $100
+150 means you bet $100 to win $150
Consider yourself learned.
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:56 am
KoolKell Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Vegas
What’s the odds on the 8th straight 11 loss season, at this point?
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Raiders lose 11 or more games (ties count as loss) -135
Raiders lose 10 or less games (ties count as loss) +150
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Alright, got it.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Oh, I’m sorry, everyone. Bcz is actually a “operations manager”, not a warehouse operator. LOL. ooooh.
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Im sorry, I missed the post where you told us what you do?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
# new englandraider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Dude, 2 of Grads 3 picks or maybe even all 3 have been tipped balls, No?
He isn’t the reason we lost any of our games. Is he the franchise savior? Of course not, but far from the reason in which we have lost, C’mon.
Sometimes I wonder if you guys even watch the games. They are blacked out huh? Not here. NFL sunday ticket.
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This wont fly either.
I do watch ALL of the games on nfl.com, so my opinions are partly based on what i see with my own eyes.
Arguing that if balls weren’t tipped they wouldnt be picked is also not going to work. He is short, he will never have clean throwing lanes, his delivery is side arm, he will always have a lot of tipped balls.
You cant stats of the int list for ‘tipped balls” in the same way I cant add to his int totals for dropped ball by the defenders.
The losses are not completely his fault but he has been one of the major issues. turn overs and inaccurate passing will cause defeats.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
That reminds me of a story….
About 8 years ago I was working as a firefighter in Baltimore. There was a huge warehouse fire down on Hartley Street. My Crew was sent on the roof to keep the flames from spreading to other businesses. We had no idea how bad the fire was until part of the roof colapsed. My best friend, Jack Morrison, fell through the roof and ended up trapped in the building….we tried everything we could think of to get Jack out of the building, but we just couldn’t break through to him. We lost Jack and I quit the job that night after I told his wife the bad news.
Life is too short.
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Ahhh, Ladder 49. Good movie.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
That is what I want to see, some hits. Every game other than a Raiders game, you see at least 2 or 3 good pops. Not with our guys, they try grabbing hands to tackle. Although at times, Mike Huff does go for the headlock.
How many of you guys have played at least HS football, or even Pop Warner?
I said it before, I’ll say it again.
We were taught to find target and drive through it, not grab at it.
Tackling is certainly a lost art for some on this team. Play Brown at FS on running downs, can’t be any worse. Can he?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Can someone ask why Nick Miller still sits on the roster and is not playing?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Why does everyone want to give grads credit for failed comebacks ( moral victories)? Why does everyone want to give scabkowski all the credit for 24 points and moving the ball?
No one wants to hold him accountable for 6 turnovers!
Grads deserves some credit, for our 1 win. Looking at for what it really is, we may have beaten az and the texans with better qb play. the turn overs and blunders really have hurt us.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Mystic
So what you’re saying, is that even though Gradkowski put the ball perfectly into Murphy it was still his fault? That doesn’t make sense. Grads can’t catch the ball for him. Grads did his job on that play, found a receiver who was beyond the marker, threw the ball, a very catchable ball in the perfect spot.
I said to my old man, after Murphy got up all badass after the 5 yard completion ” he’ll drop the next one”. Sure enough.
Whether this flies, is not important. Ask anyone about that play, it’s on Murphy, nobody else.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
What did he have? something like 225 yds receiving?
Damn.
Yeah, felt it then, said it then, and still feel it.
All that “distraction” bs? It’s all media hype. Players don’t give a ratsazz on someone mouthing off on the other side of a locker room, that is so loud you can’t even hear the guy next to you.
How huge would it be having TO, wide right, right about now?
BTW, when you see Bree the Flea, remind him he owes me a “I’ll never doubt your wisdom again, you are my hero” post.
I’m sure he’ll be happy to do it.
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Rich, I think you’re right. The Raiders don’t have enough talent on the roster to look at a talented player like Vick, Owens or Haynesworth and turn thier back due to character “flaws” – isn’t that how the old Raider teams were built? the ones that used to win?
Owens would be great right now. the youngsters are running bad routes and dropping everything under the sun. I’ll make sure ROG knows you came here to rub his nose in it, haha
October 5th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:57 am
# Dakota Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:56 am
St. Jimmy Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Calvin Johnson is a pretty good receiver. Anyone remember who we drafted instead of drafting Calvin Johnson? No need to answer….. tounge in cheek.
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Al passed on the Aaron Rodgers for Randy Moss trade…which would have allowed us to take Calvin Johnson….but Rodgers can’t throw it 80 yards and Calvin Johnson doesn’t have Olympic Gold in track.
Thank god we waited and got Russell and DHB!
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Hey you cant be right all of the time.
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But at least Al’s consistant. You can predict what stupidity will be done.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Also, balls tipped at the line by a defender are a lot different than balls tipped by your own guy.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Can someone ask why Nick Miller still sits on the roster and is not playing?
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according to semi pro blogger DMAC, he’ll be ready by Week 16!
October 5th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Also, first line of your post is where you go wrong. Only half of your opinion comes from what you see? Maybe the other half should count for something.
Does NFL.com show pictures????
October 5th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
686
How about a better defensive performance? The defense is who failed us.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Can someone ask why Nick Miller still sits on the roster and is not playing?
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An excellent question. He should have been playing instead of Murphy last Sunday. This idea of playing injured players when good back-ups are on the bench at 100% is dumb – especially when the starter is only at 60-75%. If Miller had been in there instead of Murphy, there’s a good chance that that 4th down pass would have been caught and not INT’d.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
# new englandraider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Mystic
So what you’re saying, is that even though Gradkowski put the ball perfectly into Murphy it was still his fault? That doesn’t make sense. Grads can’t catch the ball for him. Grads did his job on that play, found a receiver who was beyond the marker, threw the ball, a very catchable ball in the perfect spot.
I said to my old man, after Murphy got up all badass after the 5 yard completion ” he’ll drop the next one”. Sure enough.
Whether this flies, is not important. Ask anyone about that play, it’s on Murphy, nobody else.
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The point is “even if” ( the even if game is worthless), murphy catches that pass, it does not mean we win the game. “even if” murphy makes the catch, it does not negate the other screw ups and turn overs from scabs in the game.
The tipped ball murphy should have had the ball argument is in lock step with cable’s if we dont give up the big run, if we score 24 points and all that other stuff.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
# raiderzmaverick Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:57 am
# Dakota Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:56 am
St. Jimmy Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Calvin Johnson is a pretty good receiver. Anyone remember who we drafted instead of drafting Calvin Johnson? No need to answer….. tounge in cheek.
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Al passed on the Aaron Rodgers for Randy Moss trade…which would have allowed us to take Calvin Johnson….but Rodgers can’t throw it 80 yards and Calvin Johnson doesn’t have Olympic Gold in track.
Thank god we waited and got Russell and DHB!
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Hey you cant be right all of the time.
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But at least Al’s consistant. You can predict what stupidity will be done.
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Al has some good players on this team and i realy like the draft we had. That is stupidty?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Mike Huff didn’t need to try to tackle Foster on the sideline during that 75-yard TD run…he needed to shove him out-of-bounds. That was more than a missed tackle, it was a dumb decision. Dumb decisions hurt this Defense as much as missed assignments. There are waaay too many of both.
Tyvon Branch. Hello, Tyvon?? Are you the next great Raiders Safety, or are you Patrick Bates?
Tyvon Branch, Richard Seymour, Ro McClain…one good play per quarter just won’t get the job done.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
# new englandraider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Also, first line of your post is where you go wrong. Only half of your opinion comes from what you see? Maybe the other half should count for something.
Does NFL.com show pictures????
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nfl.com shows every single game on the schedule in its entirety. Including blacked out home games.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
# new englandraider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
686
How about a better defensive performance? The defense is who failed us.
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defense is also part of the reason we lost the game. But going in to face the number 1 rush attck with a beat up d-line spelled trouble.
Some times in the nfl you need to win a shoot out, scabkowski is not equipped.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Sometimes I wonder if you guys even watch the games. They are blacked out huh? Not here. NFL sunday ticket.
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What does he is not the saviour mean to you?
Probably the same things us Gardowski critics are saying!
Telling me he is better than Jamarcus or Camplunkett isn’t really saying much.
The possible points you guys dismiss because of his bad reads, holding the ball too long, and turnovers is amazing. We could’ve been up at least 20-14 if not for his bad play. McFadden was CLEARLY the reason we had 14 pts.
I love the do you watch the games takes by the way.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
698 live? Just curious, been paying for sunday ticket since it came out. Many hundreds of dollars wasted on this product
October 5th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
# new englandraider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
698 live? Just curious, been paying for sunday ticket since it came out. Many hundreds of dollars wasted on this product
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No not live ( i wish). Games are available starting monday. i got the package because I love the silver and black and like to form my own opinions based on what i see.
Did i mention its only 50$ for the whole season
October 5th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
October 5th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
But at least Al’s consistant. You can predict what stupidity will be done.
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That reminds me of a story…
About 8 years ago, after I quit as a firefighter, I was doing some trucking to feed the family. Late one night I stopped for gas at a Flying J in Pennsylvania. I decided I needed a shower and a cup of coffee so I was headed to the station but stopped when I noticed there was a huge crowd of people by the front door and they seemed to be fighting each other to get inside. I looked around and didn’t see anything out of the ordinary so a took a couple of more steps towards the station, but then I saw through the plate glass window that one of the people inside was being bitten by some of the people trying to get in.
That is when the smell hit me. I started to take a closer look at those trying to get into the station and I noticed than almost all of them looked quite dead, and smelled that way too.
I figured it must be a Pennsylvania thing and decided I no longer needed coffee or a shower, so I turned back towards my rig…and bumped chest first into some dead guy wearing a Pittsburg Pirate’s hat. He tried to reach out for me, but I dodged his arms and ran for the truck. by the time I got settled into the truck and had the doors locked and the XM tuned to ESPN, the crowd had descended on my location.
I decided that it was time to head down to road so i put my truck in gear and rolled over a few of them…I figured since they were dead already what could it hurt? Well, unfortunately, enough of them had crowded around my rig that I couldn’t move. Suddenly they started rocking the truck and it eventually flipped on its side. I exited the vehicle after making sure I had my Raiders bobble head figure off the dash and then jumped into the crowd, fought through them with my bare hands and ran into the woods. I found a small farmhouse where I ran into a woman, a young couple, and a jerk and his family. Long story short, we boarded up the windows and spent the night fighting off the dead. The next morning, after I had killed all the others for food, I was rescued by some hick sheriff.
To this day I still can’t bring myself to go into a Flying J truck stop.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Again, Bench Michael (Powder Puff) Huff. The man cannot tackle. He has bad angles and he is always reaching instead of wrapping up the runner and putting him on the ground. I learned that playing pop warner and high school football. It almost looks like he is afraid of contact.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
That was a big hit Gardowski took!
Right on the throwing shoulder.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Mystic
Let’s agree to disagree. After what we’ve seen in recent years from our QB’s and our offense, Grads is certainly an upgrade. That being said, yes you’re right on a few of your points about reads, and holding the ball. Some plays the coverage is good too.
Hill
What I mean by that is, Grads isn’t going to take this team anywhere. He is not a franchise type QB.
However, I truly believe if Jano makes his 32 yarder, and the defense played halfway decent last week, we would’ve won. Grads did enough to put us in position to win.
Honestly, what do you think of Scott? I think a lot of our problems in the running game is on him. He tries getting up field too often on outside runs. I like 77 Matt Shaunessy out there on running downs. By the way, how many times did Gus Johnson refer to 77 as Bruce Campbell on Sunday? 3 or 4 times. I am like dude Campbell is an OL, not a DE. Some of these guys do not do their homework.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
704
EXACTLY
October 5th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Mystic
I have to watch the games live. Once I know the outcome, I would not watch.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Sorry Mistic, not Mystic. My bad bro
October 5th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Hill
What I mean by that is, Grads isn’t going to take this team anywhere. He is not a franchise type QB.
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That’s all I’ve been saying and pointing out while I watch this game for the second time. There are PLENTY of plays out there for Gardowski to make and he is not making them. PERIOD!
Anyone discounting the points he’s leavig on the field the last 2 weeks is being ridiculous. We lost 2 games by a combined total of 9 pts.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
704
This is why I would like to see Huff only in Nickle situations. Play MM or Brown, I really do not care which one. Actually I do, I’d prefer MM, but you’re right on everything you just said.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Why are we discussing which quarterback should start. Right now Gradkowski is doing a better job than Jason Campbell. He is playing well enough to win. Believe me, it’s not the quarterback fault that we are not 3 and 1. I like Jason Campbell but the team did not respond to him. Ride with Gradkowski until he loses the job.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
4 players around Murphy on that pick Gardowski throws.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Hill
I agree, he hasn’t been perfect, but better than Campbell and certainly better than what we’ve had in recent years. Hopefully Chaz can get back here soon. Maybe by week 15. Sarcasm.
Like I said, I won’t blame Grads for any of our losses. Could he have been better? Sure, but you could say that about most everyone on the team.
Also, I haven’t seen any mention of this, but Routt is playing well on the outside. For whatever reason he can’t cover slot, but I feel he’s doing better than expected. Considering how CJ37 got picked on last year.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
713
Where was the ball though? In Murphy’s chest. that is on Murphy.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
I’ve been on an anti Trevor Scott rant since the start of the season.
Routt is certainly ballin out there!
Dline should be Seymour-Houston-Henderson-ShoNasty.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Jerry is a jerk. He never answers my questions.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Misty,
You obviously have selective memory. You try to be selective in your memory.
1. Dmac didnt even finish the game so puhleeze.
2. Didnt Dmac played in the first half with the Rams and also the whole game with Tenn? What happened to our offense
3. You cannot be serious in blaming the last int on Grad. What more can he do other than putting it in Murphy’s chest?
Debunked again. But come again.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Was talking about the pick he threw right after he came back in the game, not the last play of the game for us.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Grads is the master of throwing the ball into three defenders and having it dropped. He has got that throw down.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Our S play is just flat out terrible.
On that last TD pass to Foster, there were only TWO players in the pattern. 3 people covered the WR like Nnamdi needed help.
Meanwhile Foster is pretty much uncovered.
Unbelievable!
October 5th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
We have racked up as much yds on offense since the 2002 first 4 games. Let’s see here.
2002 Bad A$$ Oline. Tops in the league.
2002 Rice, Brown and Porter. Nough said.
2010 Worst Oline in the league.
2010 DHB, Murphy and JLH. Nough said.
God forbid if we ever get competent Oline and WR plays. Bruce would be breaking records.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
aig-raiders Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
God forbid if we ever get competent Oline and WR plays. Bruce would be breaking records.
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ROTFLMAO!!!! Oh stop!!!! Please! I can’t stop laughing!!!!!!!
Garbage would be breaking records!!!!!
OHHHHH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAA
October 5th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
I think the Raiders need to look at what the strenth and conditioning coach or the trainer is doing with the players. I have never seen this many hamstring injuries on one team. It’s got to be the work-out regiment.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
That’s not fair Dakota, Grads is the best Raider QB since Josh McCown.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
That’s right Dakota,
Explain to me why is it that our O can put up as many numbers as the 2002 team and tell me if the 2002 supporting cast is better than the current supporting cast.
We have no business being in the Texans game. You darn well know that it should have been 50-0 like the jets and Giants games last year.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
This team is down 31-14 AT HOME with 11 min to go in the 4th qtr and you really have some people on here talking about a record breaking QB ?!?!?!
LMFAO!
October 5th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
J Hill,
So how did Walker do that play in full speed?
October 5th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Dline should be Seymour-Houston-Henderson-ShoNasty.
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Jhill, last year AND this year you’ve said that DE & LB play is the main problem with the Run D. correct?
and safety play too, sorry
so why propose 2 new starters at DT ???
right now Seymour & Kelly aren’t getting it done inside?
October 5th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
J Hill,
This team was down 1 TD with 2 mins, 2 TO’s, at the 50 yd line. I doubt the Texans and their fans were laughing.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
But you haters keep on hating. Grad is in there for a while and there aint a darn thing you can do about it. Get over it.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Dwayne Jarrett cut by Car, anybody think he is worth a look?
October 5th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
I’ll give you Gardowski slobbers one thing, the games are certainly “watchable” unlike the past 7 years.
Sorry that a few us actually want a bit more, and are pointing out areas where the QB can improve our chances to WIN!
October 5th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Grads is the best Raider QB since Josh McCown
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same player, no?
I thought McCown just changed his number, shaved his head and put in some brown contact lenses …
October 5th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Dakota Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
That reminds me of a story….
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Oh Jeezus…
Que sound: Dukes of Hazzard theme
October 5th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Dwayne Jarrett cut by Carolina?
really?
Steve Smith just got hurt and he’ll miss 1 or 2 games.
who do they have left at WR ???
October 5th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Did anyone hear about those redneck firefighters in Tennessee who refused to put out a house fire because the owner forgot to pay a $75 fee.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
# aig-raiders Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
We have racked up as much yds on offense since the 2002 first 4 games. Let’s see here.
2002 Bad A$$ Oline. Tops in the league.
2002 Rice, Brown and Porter. Nough said.
2010 Worst Oline in the league.
2010 DHB, Murphy and JLH. Nough said.
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# aig-raiders Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Misty,
You obviously have selective memory. You try to be selective in your memory.
1. Dmac didnt even finish the game so puhleeze.
2. Didnt Dmac played in the first half with the Rams and also the whole game with Tenn? What happened to our offense
3. You cannot be serious in blaming the last int on Grad. What more can he do other than putting it in Murphy’s chest?
Debunked again. But come again.
God forbid if we ever get competent Oline and WR plays. Bruce would be breaking records.
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Now that is funny!
Dmac is the number 3 rb in the nfl, he has been getting it done. he is just as responsible for us moving the chains as grads is.
Dmac almost single handily beat the rams, killing them in the second half.
Its not the last int that bounced off murphy that cost us the game. We were already behind by a touchdown. But the other mistakes he made were horrendous.
Come on bra, debunk 3 turn overs ( or two if you want to take one away).
October 5th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
aig-raiders Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
That’s right Dakota,
Explain to me why is it that our O can put up as many numbers as the 2002 team and tell me if the 2002 supporting cast is better than the current supporting cast.
We have no business being in the Texans game. You darn well know that it should have been 50-0 like the jets and Giants games last year.
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I guess I am just excited to see Bruce play for a real team next year so he can prove you right!
LMFAO!!!!!
And the Texans game would have been a blowout like that had their best offensive player played and their best RB played the entire game.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
C’mon Dakota,
Explain to me why we have any business racking up 20+ per game and top 10 in the league in offensive production with the worst Oline and WR’s.
Your boy DMAC became McDust just like we all predicted on here.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
So how did Walker do that play in full speed?
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Gardowski dropped back in the pocket, set, moved to his left, and then got sacked.
Yeah Mario Williams got by Walker, but Gardowski is suppossed to be the guy to play well in IN SPITE our pathetic oline. Or at least that’s what I’ve been told.
Gardowski held the ball to long, plain and simple. Take that one play and put Russell there and you’re telling me about his lack of pocket awareness.
WE know you’re a Gardowski fan. I have no problem with that. Sorry we disagree, lol!
October 5th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
HayesDaze37 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Raiders legend Jack Tatum would look at this Raiders D and say, “WTF is going on here? Hit somebody!
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Whatever the roaches and bugs haven’t eaten yet of Tatum’s remains is probably saying, “It’s dark in here.”
October 5th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Yeah Mario Williams got by Walker, but Gardowski is suppossed to be the guy to play well in IN SPITE our pathetic oline. Or at least that’s what I’ve been told.
Gardowski held the ball to long, plain and simple. Take that one play and put Russell there and you’re telling me about his lack of pocket awareness.
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can’t argue with that. ouch!
2 points for Jhill
October 5th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Aig-Raiders Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
C’mon Dakota,
Explain to me why we have any business racking up 20+ per game and top 10 in the league in offensive production with the worst Oline and WR’s.
Your boy DMAC became McDust just like we all predicted on here.
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The Raiders haven’t exactly been going against top defenses. The Titans are the only good defense they have played and they were held to 13 points.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Dakota,
Why dont you look up Andre Johnson’s production through 3 games this year and compare it to Louis Murphy’s 3 game? I dare you. So please stop with this best offensive weapon missing.
For your information, Schaub is my starting QB in the fantasy league and has been benched. Other than the Wash game, his production sucked that also means Johnson’s production is not stellar either.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
turn overs and inaccurate passing will cause defeats.
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That’s why Campbell’s on the bench. And that’s why he’s staying there.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
aig-raiders Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
C’mon Dakota,
Explain to me why we have any business racking up 20+ per game and top 10 in the league in offensive production with the worst Oline and WR’s.
Your boy DMAC became McDust just like we all predicted on here.
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GRADS!!!!!!! MVP MVP MVP!
LMAO
October 5th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Raider Ray,
I debunked you yesterday. I know you love JC. Let’s do this again.
1. Who was the starting QB in the Tenn game for the Raiders?
2. We havent played any good D in your opinion but didnt JC played in the first half and only got 3 points against the weak D of the Rams?
Try again please. FYI, check the rams’s D production this year will ya. How many points have they given up through 4 games?
October 5th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
No one wants to hold him (Gradkowski) accountable for 6 turnovers!
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That’s because most of us are aware of the fact that on this team, 6 turnovers is an improvement! Again, if Campbell’s outings in Tennessee and vs. St. Louis have demonstrated anything, it’s that if he were still starting, you’d have double those amount of turnovers.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Dakota,
I’m still waiting on your resposne on why Grad is putting up numbers on the same level as Gannon’s best year. You’re not tellling me that the supporting cast is at the same level are you?
I’ll be waiting patiently…..
October 5th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
and I will be waiting on Andre Johnson’s production vs Louis Murphy through 3 games as well….very patiently.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Texans Defense:
Colts – 463 yrds
Redskins – 421 yrds
Cowboys – 385 yrds
Raiders – 363 yrds
Those aren’t exactly stellar numbers. That is why the Raiders could move the ball.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
RaiderReggie Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Why are we discussing which quarterback should start. Right now Gradkowski is doing a better job than Jason Campbell.
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Agreed. There is no discussion. Everyone knows Gradkowski is our guy, and will be for a long time. But it’s just that idiots like Mistic, while pretending to have gotten over this fact, continue to leave parting shots directed at Grads and Raider fans. Somebody has to call him on it. And it’s easy to do, because his argument is weak. Weak and just retarded. Keeps talking about 6 turnovers, as if Campbell wouldn’t have twice that in the same amount of time.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
I’m still waiting on your resposne on why Grad is putting up numbers on the same level as Gannon’s best year.
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You can’t be serious!
October 5th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
aig-raiders Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Dakota,
Why dont you look up Andre Johnson’s production through 3 games this year and compare it to Louis Murphy’s 3 game? I dare you. So please stop with this best offensive weapon missing.
For your information, Schaub is my starting QB in the fantasy league and has been benched. Other than the Wash game, his production sucked that also means Johnson’s production is not stellar either.
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Jezuz dude, listen to yourself…who in there right mind would even consider comparing Johnson to Murphy? Johnson is considered to be the best WR in the NFL by almost everyone…he is clearly their best offensive player. If another NFL GM could choose one player from the Texan’s offensive roster, they would ALL choose Johnson.
Get a grip.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
# The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
No one wants to hold him (Gradkowski) accountable for 6 turnovers!
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That’s because most of us are aware of the fact that on this team, 6 turnovers is an improvement! Again, if Campbell’s outings in Tennessee and vs. St. Louis have demonstrated anything, it’s that if he were still starting, you’d have double those amount of turnovers.
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Your take is pure speculation, mine is based on what actually has happened…fact!
You keep trying to make this about jc, im talking about your boy Scabkowski!!! If six turnover in 2 1/2 game is good qb play to you, we really cant have a logical discussion based in reality.
Skabs has stunk it up…period.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Top five reasons Grads is putting up decent numbers:
1)Hue Jackson
2)Bad defenses
3)Darren McFadden
4)luck (defenders keep dropping his ints)
5)the emergence of Heyward-Bey
October 5th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Interesting Dline at the 5 min mark of the 4th qtr ….
Seymour and Bryant at DT
Kelly and Shonasty at DE
October 5th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Mike Mitchell is playing really well!
October 5th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
No chat updates RRS?
October 5th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Jhill: I haven’t read any of Jerry Mac’s chat session yet
I didn’t have time to ask him any questions…
is it worth reading?
October 5th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
this website for one of our vendors SUCKS!
October 5th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
i don’t uually read them. I wait for your recap, lol!
October 5th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
still loading ….
Arrrrggghhh!
October 5th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
I will say that Gardowski would be a lot better if he didn’t have to rely so heavily on DHB and Murphy.
Chaz and JLH instead of those 2 would make a BIG difference.
Same with TO or Housyourmama.
Free Plaxico!
October 5th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
screw it. aint got the patience to wait for that
time to read Jerry’s chat
October 5th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
AIG,
Garbage has only played two full games…the second and third games of the season correct?
Okay, let us compare Garbagekowski’s two games to the same two games for Gannon in 2002.
Garbage: 41 for 73, 533 yards, 56% Comp %, 3tds 3ints
Gannon: 52 for 77, 738 yards, 67.5% Comp%, 7 tds 0 Ints
oh and Gannon was 2-0…Garbage is 0-2
If you really think that Garbagekowski could have done as well or better than Gannon back in 2002, I truly think you need to see a doctor.
October 5th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Excuse me…meant the third and fourth games of the season in #767.
October 5th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Jhill, chat highlights:
How would you rate Rolando’s first 4 games compared to other MLBs you have seen?
jerrymac: Without getting into other MLBS, I’d say his first four games are a disappointment. No other way to put it. No sacks, no fumble recoveries, no forced fumbles, no interceptions, no passes defensed. He’s not talking, but he had to be expecting more. Everyone was.
October 5th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Reading through this morning and early afternoon’s posts, some of you guys are real funny. Mistic, you’ve got all kinds of clowns for Grads yet you agree that it’s better to have him in there right now….wait…let that sink in….come again? LOL!
Just hilarious. Um…yeah…Grads is best right now yet he stinks out loud. LOL! And Campbell is better than Grads but “he’s not ready yet”. Where’s the logic?
Let me explain something to you…if Grads stinks out loud, and he’s better to have in there than Campbell, then Campbell stinks louder!!! Yes, and that there is called logic! Take it for a spin. You might like it. LOL!
And you speak of being objective yet you happily include the INT that Murphy himself hand delivered to the Texans in the turnover numbers you keep reciting over and over and over.
As for you guys that are critical of Grads but don’t necessarily think there is a better option, you have some valid points. He has to get better. But you have to admit that the offense is watchable for the first time in years. Not bad for a guy we got off the scrapheap. He’s no Peyton Manning, folks. Lets hope he improves because he’s all we got.
October 5th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
[Comment From Mr. Hopeful]
What do you feel is the biggest commonality in the Raiders prolonged run d woes?
Tuesday October 5, 2010
12:09
jerrymac:
A consistent, run-clogging DT to tie up blockers and make the occasional play, forsaking the pass rush.
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Hey Jerry, that sounds like that NT Rockstar, Br1en and I and some others have been begging for….for like 4 years.
October 5th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
I’m getting less impressed with Rolando McClain every week. On both Foster’s and Chris Johnson’s long runs he was out of position and got sealed off. I know he wasn’t expected to turn around the poor run defense by himself and he’s a rookie running the defense but I was still expecting him to make more of an impact than he has so far.
jerrymac: Agree on all counts. And I’m someone who advocated drafting him. Not writing him off, but thought he’d have done more through four games.
October 5th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
jerrymac: Problem with Houston is he’s another three technique guy _ just like Seymour, just like Kelly. None are true nose tackles.
October 5th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Jerry also dropped an “ass” in his chat as well as revealing that some of the Texans players were laughing at Lamaar Houston after the game for how easy it was to make him lose his cool.
October 5th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
My 2011 wish list.
Fire cable
Hire hu jack / or trestman.
draft for the o-line
draft a nose tackle
October 5th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Afternoon Fellas,
My 2010 wish list.
Have a D that stops the run and gives up 20 pts or less per game.
An O Line that allows whomever is the QB time to make a read.
The return to health of DMAC.
October 5th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Sundays loss falls on the shoulders of the Defense.
They were “offensive”.
October 5th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
My 2011 wish list:
Someone other than Al Davis running the Raiders.
I’d be content with that.
October 5th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Dakota,
Santa Clause Himself could not grant that wish.
The Grim Reaper is the only Guy with that kind of juice.
October 5th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Wassup peoples!
October 5th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
My wish list is 2 long…….
But my # 1 wish is to get rid of Kelly and get a real NT!!
October 5th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
But my # 1 wish is to get rid of Kelly and get a real NT!!
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It would be interesting to see what all of the 3 tech tackles could do with a solid NT in the lineup.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
DMAC Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
My wish list is 2 long…….
But my # 1 wish is to get rid of Kelly and get a real NT!!
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I’d keep Kelly and just put him next to a real NT…and get a real LDE that can hold the edge. I think Seymour could be that LDE…but apparently the Raiders don’t.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Kelly can’t do either 3tech/NT!!! What has this piece of schit done to help the Raiders???????
October 5th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
NADA!
October 5th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
NOTHING!
October 5th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Later ya’ll. Gotta run! We’ll touch on this Kelly situation 2morrow.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
What has this piece of schit done to help the Raiders???????
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Mr Kelly was instramental in getting chillaw dogs in the post game spread.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
LOL!
That Tommy Kelly interview was hilarious!
October 5th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Your take is pure speculation, mine is based on what actually has happened…fact!
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So is mine. Campbell sucked. Gradkowski has played far better. That’s why he’s starting. Fact.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
LOL!
That Tommy Kelly interview was hilarious
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I actually like the guy from what I’ve read and heard. lol.
He is a least holding himself accountable.
Now we just need to see some performance.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
# Raider Ray Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Top five reasons Grads is putting up decent numbers:
1)Hue Jackson
2)Bad defenses
3)Darren McFadden
4)luck (defenders keep dropping his ints)
5)the emergence of Heyward-Bey
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Top 5 reasons Jason Campbell sucks:
1)He sucks
2)He sucks
3)He sucks
4)He sucks
5)He sucks
October 5th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
I wish the LA Kings would bring back their silver and black…..I might watch them again….if I could find them on TV…
Trying to find a way to fill the void the Raiders always leave after the first quarter of the season ends their season.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
So is mine. Campbell sucked. Gradkowski has played far better. That’s why he’s starting. Fact.
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Gradkowski has put points on the board.
Dude has flaws, but He has managed to do more with the offense than Jason.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
The Big Banana Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Let me explain something to you…if Grads stinks out loud, and he’s better to have in there than Campbell, then Campbell stinks louder!!!
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The bananner gets it.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Kelly actually got a snap at DE in the 4th qtr with Seymour and Bryant at DT.
Hope to see more of that with Houston not working out at DE.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
# mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
My 2011 wish list.
Fire cable
Hire hu jack / or trestman.
draft for the o-line
draft a nose tackle
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Who do you want as starting QB in 2011?
October 5th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Kelly-Seymour-Henderson-ShoNasty = run problem solved.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
J Hill Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Kelly actually got a snap at DE in the 4th qtr with Seymour and Bryant at DT.
Hope to see more of that with Houston not working out at DE.
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Kelly was productive at DE early in his career.
Houston will get it together.
Steep learning curve in the NFL.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Kelly-Seymour-Henderson-ShoNasty = run problem solved.
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I’d like to see that line up.
T Scott is a situational Rusher.
Nasty has demonstrated an ability to get to the QB.
Hell, if they can drop T Kelly in pass coverage, he ought to agile enough to do some damage against RT’s in the league.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
I’d like to see that line up.
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We HAVE to do something to shake things up.
On top of that, our S play is terrible. You never see any of them making an impact against the run or pass.
Mike Mitchell makes more plays than Branch.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
OMG. Why can’t my fellow Raider fans be like normal sports fans, and just know we suck and know what needs to be done? We have Nnamdi, Seymour, Gradkowski, Miller and 49 roster fillers.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
The Real GradkowskiRaider Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
mistic1 Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Your take is pure speculation, mine is based on what actually has happened…fact!
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So is mine. Campbell sucked. Gradkowski has played far better. That’s why he’s starting. Fact.
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You are still trying your best to mkae this about jc.
Why, is it because you refuse to acknowledge that 6 turn overs in 2 1/2 games from your boy scabkowski is pathetic? Just like your takes.
Im looking at scabs on the field body of work in 2010, so far he sucks, just like i said he would. Bottom line. You want to talk about someone else to avoid having to suck on your misinformed ridiculous opinion, that scabs was going to be a good qb! Dont run from it, own it like a man.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
What the heck is up with our safeties anyway? I don’t remember Branch and Huff playing this poorly last year.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
We HAVE to do something to shake things up.
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I would. Coaches can be stubborn.
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On top of that, our S play is terrible. You never see any of them making an impact against the run or pass
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Yep. More glaring misses than hits.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Groves needs to be released, the guy looked lost all day Sunday.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
I watched TC on Monday’s post game news conference. The dude has this smugness about him, like he knows he is here until at least the end of the year. Seems to me he spent more time preparing his post game news conference LOSER speech than he did GAME PLANING FOR THE GAME against the Texans.
I hope Al drops the bomb and TC and fires him next Sunday after the blow out. So we won’t have to listen to another pretentious b/s loser speech.
When he get’s fired, you will NEVER see him in a HC job again.
October 5th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
FIRE TOM CABLE!!! MOVE HJ TO HC!
October 13th, 2010 at 6:26 am
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