Cable Q&A
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, October 11th, 2010 at 5:34 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Note: Sorry for the delay . . . technical difficulties . . .
A transcription of Raider coach Tom Cable’s press briefing Monday in which he says Bruce Gradkowski is the Raiders starting quarterback this week, health permitting:
Cable: Three things to report injury-wise: Gradkowski with the right AC sprain of the shoulder. Will be day to day at this point. He’s over getting an MRI and all that right now. Dan Loper you saw come out of the game; sprained an ankle but should be fine. Tommy Kelly you saw come out of the game; the second time it was for a shoulder sprain but he’s fine as well.
Q: How does the win feel?
Cable: Good. Like I told them though, we kind of went through it with the team and looked at everything, we always have two categories: What’s good enough and what’s not. We still have too many things to work on to just jump up and down and think everything’s great. But, the win, a good win and there’s a lot of good things to get the win. When you get through the film you see all three parts of our team putting something into the win, which is really a big deal. And I think finishing the game the way we did, the two long drives offensively, the kicking game was pretty steady for us – the only negative there was the ball security on the kickoff returns — but the defense to answer there was outstanding. So it was good by the whole team. We still have a lot of work to do but that’s a good problem because you want to always keep getting better and better and we have plenty to work on.
Q: Jason Campbell could have responded to being benched a couple of different ways. It appears he responded the right way . . .
Cable: There’s no question. In our discussions it’s always been about ‘take this the right way and get out of it what’s there for you to get out of it.’ He never once in my discussions with him or watching him even acted like a guy who felt sorry for himself. I think something that was really cool yesterday, we were 1 of 9 on third down – there’s one of those negatives right there – leading up to the last drive and we were 5 of 5 on third down. That’s an example of what I’m talking about. When you can get that kind of production from a guy who’s been standing for a couple weeks now and then comes out and gets into rhythm like that, that’s what you’re hoping for. A job well done by him but by everybody on offense during those two drives.
Q: In AFC West rivalry games, do you disregard the stats and worry about the win?
Cable: Well I think so but some good things happened to us. We put so much into the turnover ratio this year and right now we’re at zero. We’re not plus and we’re not minus. We certainly want to get to plus but it kind of goes hand in hand how that division plays out throughout the last few years. That’s one of the breakdowns I did. So we’re setting in there, Kansas City is leading it at plus-one and we’re at zero. We’ve got to continue to push toward getting a high positive number. There’s a direct correlation to giving yourself the best chance to win in the division.
Q: If Bruce is healthy is he the starter?
Cable:Yes Bruce would start if he’s healthy.
Q: Since you’ve won twice by switching quarterbacks during a game, would you be more prone to switching now if one was struggling even if both are healthy?
Cable: It’s something I’d rather not do but there is also some history with the Raiders and that. With Lamonica and having the ability to have Blanda come off the bench and go in games like that. There is some history there. So it’s not like it hasn’t been done here before. You’d like your quarterback to be able and go out and consistently do it. We’ve had two situations now where it worked in our favor … but again I just think it’s a good problem to have two quality players.
Q: You’ve put running backs over 100 yards three times without Gallery in the lineup, is that a function of the line or the backs?
Cable: I think it’s a little bit of both. I definitely think we’re running the ball hard, whether it’s Darren or it’s Michael – there is a great intensity, a great violence when we’re running it from that spot. But I also think that we’re doing a little better in terms of getting some seams created for them. It’s still not as good as it needs to be, but I think there is some improvement going on there. It’s a combination of both, and I think our wide receivers are blocking better than they ever have.
Q:How as Loper done as a substitute for Gallery?
Cable:He’s done all right. He’s a guy that did his job, a backup player that came in when needed and plugged a hole.
Q:You ever seen his move rolling with the ball forward before?
Cable: Let me tell you something. This is a true story. Every week, we do the turnover-takeaway circuit. Not that that’s in there, but cradling the football, the right way to recover a football and he did it exactly the way we drilled them to do it. On his behalf, he had the awareness to say “Look, I haven’t been touched and it’s mine so I can do something with it now.” That looked very offensive-line like but we’ll take it. It was another three yards.
Q: Expect McFadden to play against the 49ers?
Cable: We’ll know more about that coming up on Wednesday. He is improving, but you can’t say that right now.
Q: How do you use this win as a springboard for the rest of the season?
Cable: I talked about it with the team yesterday and again this morning. It’s a good feeling because of who you beat, OK, and how you did it, but what’s most important for us is to enjoy it but realize and keep in perspective the fact that we can still get a lot better. And there’s a lot of good that comes from this, a lot of confidence that can be gained from it, just as long we keep it in perspective it will give us a chance to go at this game this week the right way.
Q: There were lot of outstanding defensive plays. Did you talk to the players about how much they’ve improved defensively, once you had a chance to look at the film together?
Cable: We do that. We do that on Mondays. You have to start with the run defense. It was much better. I think they had one run of significance in the whole game. A lot of tackles for losses, a lot guys to the ball, putting hats on the ball, wrapping up, good tackling, much better tackling than a week ago. And so yeah, there’s real positive that way. I think, though, at the end of the day you still look at it and say, ‘That guy threw for all those yards.’ So you can still find something to work on. But overall, defensively a much better effort in terms of tackling the football and putting a lot of helmets on it and playing sound run defense. Definitely an improvement.
Q: How much was it `that guy’ throwing for all those yards because he’s `that guy’ and how much was it because of mistakes in coverage?
Cable: We only had the one blown coverage. The real issue was our aggressiveness, or lack thereof. But you’ve got to give a lot of credit to Philip Rivers, now. He’s pretty darn good. We hit him a bunch, sacked him a few times, but he stood in there and pushed himself up in the pocket and got balls away. So when you look at it you say, yeah, a lot of it is him, but we can be better in terms of our aggressiveness playing coverage.”
Q: What are your concerns for improvement so far this season?
Cable: My No. 1 thing is to continue to protect the quarterback, I think offensively. Third-down offense would be No. 2, and defensively I think being able to put a complete game together, vs. the run and vs. the pass. I think that we’re capable of doing that, I just don’ t think we have yet. Kicking game, obviously I want to get the ball security issue straightened out with Jacoby because he has a history of not having that issue, and so we’ve got to get him back fundamentally sound that way and keep our special teams improving like they have. We’ve had really, I think since the start of the second half of the Arizona game it’s been pretty solid and we want to continue to do that, and now we’re starting to find some return game, which I mentioned as a weakness I thought early in the year, I think is getting better and better. Right now to me it’s playing better on third down on offense, protecting the quarterback and defensively playing a complete game.
Q: Your thoughts on all the penalties Sunday after having just two the week before against Houston ?
Cable: It’s tough to explain that. I came in early this morning and looked at just that because how do you go from two to 12? Really, there were two others that were called and they didn’t take the penalty. You look at it. So many times I think it depends a lot of times on the group of officials. So many times guys are just playing and that’s illegal contact or that’s a hold. I don’t really know that I buy that, but that’s the way they called it, so you have to live with it. The offsides, defensively, things like that, those are unacceptable ones. Those are ones you have to keep focusing on, which we do every day. The offensive pass interference was a perfect example. That’s two guys, running a route, and when Louis puts his foot down to turn and come back for the ball, he steps on the guy’s foot and the guy falls backwards. So he calls it, he pushed off. Well, that’s not the rule, but that’s what they called.”
Q: How important is it to get back-to-back wins in getting this turned around?
Cable: I think if we improve as a team this week like I would expect us to do, then we have a great chance to get ourselves in position to do that. But it will definitely be a focus for the week.
Q: Is an 0-5 team more scary, than say, a 3-2 team that’s struggling?
Cable: I don’t think for us that could or would enter our minds. We’re trying to get where we want to be. We can’t really worry about others right now. We just can’t.
Q: What kind of challenge do you expect from Niners?
Cable: They obviously are very very talented. Defensively they’re playing at a very high level and offensively they have a ton of weapons. We’ll get to them more as I leave here. That willbe the next thing. We’ve all seen parts of those games and they’re a very talented football team.
Q: Will Nick Miller stick at punt returner, or will he share it with Johnnie Lee Higgins?
Cable: I definitely think so. My pattern has been when I made a move I’ve kind of stayed with it. He certainly deserves that after yesterday. It’s a very interesting art. You have to catch it and make one move and hope there’s a lane for yourself and guys have blocked people. He certainly did that yesterday.
Q: Would-be defensive coordinators will look at that last drive with the blitzing and say, `Why don’t you do that more often?’
Cable: We talk about that a lot, we really do. Some of it is kind of a theory or belief in the system and what has to go on and what must be done and those kinds of things. Some of it is when it’s time to do it, you have to do what you believe is right. John did at the end and it was exactly right.
Q: Talk about importance of finishing, like the Branch 64-yard TD?
Cable: There was a lot of guys on that particualr play. One we were covering guys really well so he couldn’t throw it hot right away. And it was a pressure. Huff was getting blocked but it didn’t matter. He went through the block to the quarterback’s arm. If you’ve seen the play, Huff comes from their right and Tyvon from their left and he’s actually in the backfield, comes all the way back around, picks the ball up and runs with it. What enables that was Chris Johnson. An offensive lineman reached down and get it and he knocks him back away from the football and teh ball is laying there and Tyvon can pick it up. Everything you talk about finishing and it ain’t over until they say it’s over, all those things we talk about in thayt one play goes straight into everything we talk about.
Q: Was Mike Mitchell as good on film as you thought after the game?
Cable: Just as I thought. He took the challenge. He had to cover Gates some. He was very good in run defense. We played him at the nickel backer some. He handled the crossing routes underneath well. Just so many things. His awareness on the goal line when Ricky Brown knocks a ball out and it pops up in the air and he grabs it. Unfortunately he was getting tackled by his own guy, Lamarr Houston. I just think overall there’s a lot of improvement by Mike. It’s good to see.
Q: Gallery and Schilens back this week?
Cable: I think there’s a great chance with Gallery.
Q: What about Schilens?
Cable: I can’t say that yet.
Q: Were there equal snaps for the left tackles, Mario Henderson and Jared Veldheer?
Cable: Yeah it was like 30 to 31.
Q:Still rotate left tackles?
Cable: The young kid has a level of consistency that the more he plays the better he gets. I think it’s also raised Mario’s game so it’s a good thing going on right now.
Q:Could you envision a scenario where you could go with a LT rotation the rest of the season?
Cable: I think it’s going to sort itself out. I said that last week and I think that we’re getting improvement out of both. And the real key is if we can get two players to play at a high level, then we’ll find a pot for both of them.
Q: Did the Chargers defend your WRs to the point where it opened things up for others, or were there things you didn’t exploit with the WRs?
Cable: It really kind of played out like you thought it would. If you go back to the fist nine third-downs, we were 1 of 9. That’s where the game, to me, was never in our hands the right way, because we’re not able to stay on the field. I mean, hell, we block two punts, the defense is getting stops and if we score once or twice there off the two blocks, you’ve got a chance to kind of put this thing away and get into almost a 4-minute mode, if you will. But we were never able to do that, simply because of third down and just some bad throws, a couple of guy slipped coming out of breaks in their routes. All those fundamental things – get your weight over your toes, follow through when you throw and little things like that. And on top of it, continue to wanting to get better protection for your quarterback.
Q: You initially said 3-6 weeks for Chaz Schilens, so has he had a setback, or it taking longer than thought?
Cable: It’s just slower than we thought at this point.
Q: How was the crowd at the Coliseum?
Cable: The crowd was amazing. It was uh, for, I don’t know how many was there, but other than the opening game last year, against this same opponent, when it was sold out on Monday night, I think that’s as alive as I’ve seen it. And certainly, we talked about it as a team, how much we appreciated the crowd and what they need to understand, when they’re like that, they’re truly a 12th man and it made a difference in the football game. There’s no question, so, great, great appreciation to our fans. They were wonderful.
Q: Is there more of an edge to facing the 49ers in the regular season, sense more of a Bay Area rivalry?
Cable: Absolutely. Absolutely.
Q: Any comment talk of a shared stadium with 49ers by the commissioner?
Cable: You know, I didn’t see it. Someone told me just before I came down here but I haven’t been able to get into any of those things, other than yesterday’s game.
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October 11th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Numero uno!
October 11th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
I just want to take this opportunity to say I love all you guys. Your the greatest!
October 11th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
I don’t want to work, I just want to post on this blog all day!
October 11th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Tom Cable press conferences still terribly boring,,and whats with him and those damn bowling shirts he wears during the games?
October 11th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
# KoolKell Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
mistic1 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
I guess the old man knows more football than many people on this blog give him credit for.
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6 winning seasons in 21 years. One game and the Davis flunkies get all stupid.
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Let me get this straight. The Davis plan works and we get the biggest win in 7 years, and that makes me a flunkie?!?!?
Old man Al, Hu jack and campbell kicked your a$$ on sunday. Everything you hate about my team was on full display. From deep passing to 4-3 press man, not to mention big time play from davis approved free agents and draft pick ups.
Suck it up bra, take it like a man, and you can salvage some dignity. Your anti Davis, anti raider takes have been officially shut down…at least for the week.
October 11th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
I wish a piano would fall on Sapp. I really do.
A great day in San Diego today. Everyone looked like someone took their favorite toy and lit it on fire. The local sports radio stations were filled with chaos and people pushing the panic button. A lot of talk that the Chargers run is over and the window has closed.
They wouldn’t even look me in the eye today at work. The powder blue gallery have shout their collective traps and now they have nothing else to open them about.
A good day.
October 11th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Mistic1,
Regardless of whether its the “Davis Plan” or not…the Raiders have to make adjustments based on what the opponent is or is not doing.
The Million Dollar Secondary got shredded yesterday. But to the coaches great credit, they poured on the pressure at the end of the game.
The game is fluid and the team has to make adjustments based on the flow of the game.
October 11th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Still worried about the d. Can’t believe he said there was only one time there was busted coverage. Um are secondary was killed yesterday. Understand huff did some good things in the end. But he can’t read plays that well at all. Get that fixed huff and you can be great. Can’t have a let down against SF. I hope the raiders play with the same passion they did against the bolts. Man it’s a good filling to win a game and finish a game like that. Mitchell needs to play alot more. That man looked awesome.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
To Davis’ credit, a lot of the Raiders problems of late has been basic execution and preparation.
Know the coverage, man your gaps, make the kick, wrap up and tackle, play with discipline and pride.
The Raiders do those things this year will be very successfull
October 11th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
I watched the Tom Cable press conference guys…
Cable was asked why the Defense didn’t blitz and attack Rivers more often since it worked so well at the end of the game…….
Cable: We talk about that a lot, we really do. Some of it is kind of a theory or belief in the system and what has to go on and what must be done and those kinds of things. Some of it is it’s times when you do what you gotta do and what you believe is right, and John did that there at the end and he was exactly right.”
Now that is coming directly from the head coach who is in Al Davis’ good graces and is a vocal supporter of Al Davis.
I know exactly what that means, but Priest would you please be so kind as to give us your explanation of what that quote from the head coach means…
October 11th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Or if not Priest, anybody else in here for that matter…
October 11th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Jmclain,
Yeah, the defensive secondary is a concern. THey have to work on communication in the zone. Lots of confusion out there.
THey have to play zone to mix things up. So they have to get it right
October 11th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
The Million Dollar Secondary got shredded yesterday. But to the coaches great credit, they poured on the pressure at the end of the game.
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For some reason we didn’t see the prevent yesterday down the stretch. Whoever’s responsible for that, god bless them.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
ArmChair,
It means as it says. The Raiders have a philosophy on defense that eminates from the owner. That’s fine.
My big concern/issue is letting the coaches make the necessary adjustments as the game dictates.
It appears the coaches had that freedom yesterday…at least in the 4th quarter
October 11th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Al Davis will always give you the green light…but it better work!
October 11th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Or if not Priest, anybody else in here for that matter…
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I think when their (Als) way of thinking for D starts to crumble and things start getting desperate they are allowed to let things fly and send the house. It would be nice to see that type of pressure peppered throughout the entire game.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Koolkell. No kidding on the prevent d. Seems like the last few yrs that’s all we did. Lmao it never worked. I’ll give the coaches credit on that one.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
# morilla Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Or if not Priest, anybody else in here for that matter…
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I think when their (Als) way of thinking for D starts to crumble and things start getting desperate they are allowed to let things fly and send the house. It would be nice to see that type of pressure peppered throughout the entire game.
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So we have to get abused for 3.75 quarters of the football game until we can finally make the adjustments
necessary to win the game. Sounds like a poor plan to me. And a recipe for disaster.
We’re not gonna be able to win every game at the tail end the way that we did yesterday.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
# mistic1 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Al Davis will always give you the green light…but it better work!
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Or else he’ll implement his system, which doesn’t work either.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
ArmChair stop looking for Ghost it means what he said, why does there need to be an explanation unless you’re looking for something that’s not there?
October 11th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
# mistic1 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Al Davis will always give you the green light…but it better work!
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Or else he’ll implement his system, which doesn’t work either.
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That was the davis system! And we won.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
So we have to get abused for 3.75 quarters of the football game until we can finally make the adjustments
necessary to win the game. Sounds like a poor plan to me. And a recipe for disaster.
We’re not gonna be able to win every game at the tail end the way that we did yesterday.
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I agree. Go back and watch the familiar situations over the past, it seems like that is their M.O.
It was almost like I was watching the Steelers or the Ravens on that last SD drive ( I know, a stretch ). They need to start incorporating that throughout the game it works. And it will always work, I don’t care what anyone says.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
mistic1 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
The Davis plan works
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When? Yesterday? I think not. We blitzed yesterday. Al Davis does not believe in blitzing. Keep trying.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
If Marshall doesn’t dial up the blitz yesterday, and instead sticks to the Davis plan, which is 11 on 11 football, we lose. Give it up, Mystic. You are not going to credit Davis for this win without dropping your credibility further into the negatives.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Once again, the Raiders win IN SPITE of Al Davis. They deviate from Al’s philosophy, it works. It’s a time tested method. It’s why we won in the Gruden years.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
# priesttj Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
ArmChair stop looking for Ghost it means what he said, why does there need to be an explanation unless you’re looking for something that’s not there?
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Because in the last post you accused me of inventing things when I referenced Romo when he stated that Al Davis has rules about blitzing.
You responded by saying that I had invented that and that Al Davis has no rules.
Then the Head Coach comes out and repeats the exact same thing that I just said.
Al Davis has rules on defense. Marshall broke the rules, but he had success with it, so that gets him a pass. But that is NOT the way Al Davis wants to see the defense played on his football team.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Q: Would-be defensive coordinators will look at that last drive with the blitzing and say, `Why don’t you do that more often?’
Cable: We talk about that a lot, we really do. Some of it is kind of a theory or belief in the system and what has to go on and what must be done and those kinds of things. Some of it is when it’s time to do it, you have to do what you believe is right. John did at the end and it was exactly right.
i.e. “When we think Al Davis is asleep we will put the blitz on. Otherwise we have to play his crappy man to man system.”
October 11th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
My God man he’s not even thinking about Al Davis what are you guy’s talking about?
Al Davis has nothing to do with these guy’s calling plays in games that stuff is so old and tired it’s damn boring. Al Davis may wonder about something in a certain situation or two but that wasn’t the question.
Read the question he was asking why they didn’t blitz earlier in the game. Marshall has his defense phylosopies involving his scheme and he decided what he should do vs Rivers and that scheme they have and Marshall did what he thinks he needed to do in that situation vs what he did last year. I think the players wanted to get after Rivers if you want my honest opinion.
Mr Davis isn’t even a factor in those situations it’s gametime man they can’t be thinking about what Mr Davis would want……that’s crazy!
October 11th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
priest, we’re just quoting Romo. If you disagree with him, take it to him.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
priesttj Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Al Davis has nothing to do with these guy’s calling plays
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October 11th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Armchair, don’t expect any integrity from that guy.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
The bottom line is that Al Davis meddles with the defense.
It’s fine if he has a preference, but he needs to let the coaches do the job that he hired them to do without tying their hands behind their backs.
Cable should have been able to say, “We blitzed when the game dictated that it was the right thing to do”, and that should have been it.
But no, he had to say that because Al Davis has a “theory and a system of what HAS TO GO ON and WHAT MUST BE DONE. And that he and John Marshall basically just have to say, To Hell With It, and do what they know is best for the team.
It shouldn’t have to be that way. The coaches shouldn’t have to rebel against the owner week after week in order to do what they feel is best for the team.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
You people are so caught up in bullcrap it’s coming uyt of your ears. Stop listening to bullcrap and think for yourself. Coaches can’t coach like that it’s impossible.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
If Marshall doesn’t dial up the blitz yesterday, and instead sticks to the Davis plan, which is 11 on 11 football, we lose. Give it up, Mystic. You are not going to credit Davis for this win without dropping your credibility further into the negatives.
Once again, the Raiders win IN SPITE of Al Davis. They deviate from Al’s philosophy, it works. It’s a time tested method. It’s why we won in the Gruden years.
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Every team we have ever won the trophy with relied on a base 4-3 man press just like yesterday. Every team we won the trophy with mixed in well timed blitzes just like yesterday!
By the way our natural pressure put heat on rivers and bottled up the run. This is what put the dischargers in 2nd and 3rd and long, allowing us to blitz!
No defense that i have ever seen in silver black plays EXCLUSIVELY BLITZ FREE!
October 11th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
I love it when the coaches flip Al the bird and just do what works, like they did yesterday. Good job, men.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Priesttj Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
My God man he’s not even thinking about Al Davis what are you guy’s talking about?
Al Davis has nothing to do with these guy’s calling plays in games that stuff is so old and tired it’s damn boring. Al Davis may wonder about something in a certain situation or two but that wasn’t the question.
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Are you crazy? It has been said and well documented that Al like his man to man defense. Straight up school yard football, your man against mine.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Regardless of what Al likes on D or not, the coaches made the adjustment, something that has been missing for a long tome, and got it done. The ability to make the adjustment is key, in any situation, in spite of what a teams so called philosophy may be.
Obviously, falling back to the prevent never worked, so they blitz. Awesome.
Maybe Al is giving up some leash.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
rmr you are clowning yourself, just like you did on the campbell thing.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Al Davis has rules on defense. Marshall broke the rules, but he had success with it, so that gets him a pass. But that is NOT the way Al Davis wants to see the defense played on his football team.
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I don’t understand why Al doesn’t like blitzing. Has the “Master” ever said why that is?
October 11th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
# IslandRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Maybe Al is giving up some leash.
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If Raider fans got a dollar for every time they heard this there’d never be another blackout.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
IslandRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Maybe Al is giving up some leash.
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I hope this to be true. Just let out some more slack old man!
October 11th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Cults demand you not believe your lying eyes & ears.
Newspapers = E-vil. Media = E-vil.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
# IslandRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Maybe Al is giving up some leash.
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If Raider fans got a dollar for every time they heard this there’d never be another blackout.
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This is also true.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Just 2 completions to the WRs and all out pressure the last 6 plays in a row is not the Davis system.These coaches know they have to win and are doing what they believe needs to be done to get that done and as long as they win,they will be left alone.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
BAN THE TROLLS!
October 11th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Priest Warren Sapp said it!
Ok I know…he’s a tool and a worthless piece of schit.
Then Romo says it! He loves Al Davis, loves the Raiders and was our starting middle linebacker during our last glory years!
Are you gonna say that he’s wrong too?
Then the coach says that there is a “theory” and system that MUST BE DONE!
You think that’s talking about John Marshall?!?
So the HEAD COACH is dictated things that MUST BE DONE by one of his SUBORDINATES! Does that even make sense?!?
The only one on that team that can dictate to Tom Cable what MUST BE DONE and what HAS TO HAPPEN, is Al Davis!
Stop pissing on us and telling us that it’s lemonade!
October 11th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Gruden deviated from Al’s philosophy far more than Cable and Marshall did yesterday, and Al gave Gruden his leash alright. He unhooked his leash and left him in a field.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
IslandRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Maybe Al is giving up some leash.
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When he’s desperate, as he was going in yesterday.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Cromartie 1, Moss 0
October 11th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
# lefty12 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Just 2 completions to the WRs and all out pressure the last 6 plays in a row is not the Davis system.These coaches know they have to win and are doing what they believe needs to be done to get that done and as long as they win,they will be left alone.
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This wont fly either, we got beat in the zone play after play, marshall dialed up the pressure, with out interference.
Sounds like “just win baby” to me.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Once again, the Raiders win IN SPITE of Al Davis. They deviate from Al’s philosophy, it works. It’s a time tested method. It’s why we won in the Gruden years.
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Great post Madden.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
That’s what he did say you MORON. Not in the same words but that’s what I got from it……….but hey you people believe whatever you want if yu think these coaches have time to be attentive to that then have at it.
You’re all nuts as far as I’m concerned…………period
October 11th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
I liked what Kiffin did too before we beat KC in early ‘08, publicly criticized the low rent Ryan for not blitzing, and suddenly we’re blitzing against KC. Whatever it takes.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Perhaps Al has confidence in his coaches after all. Maybe when philosphies don’t work anymore, you entrust them to someone you hire to get it done.
A man can be beaten down only for so long before the reality sobers him up. I think we may have seen the light come back on yesterday, especially if the coaches see what they really got, where they need work, and their game plan adjustments.
Come on Al, these guys might be all right.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
priesttj Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
That’s what he did say you MORON.
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Oh, shut up, punk.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
IslandRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Perhaps Al has confidence in his coaches after all.
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Again, if we had a dollar for every time we heard that, we’d all own mansions. Come on, IR. You’re usually on point.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
# priesttj Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
That’s what he did say you MORON. Not in the same words but that’s what I got from it……….but hey you people believe whatever you want if yu think these coaches have time to be attentive to that then have at it.
You’re all nuts as far as I’m concerned…………period
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Priest why do you resort to name calling and insults whenever somebody challenges your point of view?
I have never had a problem with you personally, but I am presenting what was obvious to most people that heard not only that press conference but numerous players and former players that are well respected.
Is it possible for you to present your point logically without resorting to personal insults?
October 11th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
If Al had confidence in coaches, he’d hire the best coaches in the game. Al intentionally hires nobodies as coaches so he can push them around. It is intellectually impossible to have confidence in someone when the very foundation of your relationship with them is to control them.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
ArmChair you’re a smart guy figure it out on your own, because I aint gt time to lead you to the water.
Find it yourself.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
IslandRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Perhaps Al has confidence in his coaches after all.
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Again, if we had a dollar for every time we heard that, we’d all own mansions. Come on, IR. You’re usually on point.
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Thanks. Just havin fun, still a little giddy from yesterday. Funny thing tho, this teams fortunes can turn like a gulf coast storm in a heart beat, so enjoy it while we can.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Al has confidence in his coaching staff like Kenny Powers has confidence in Steve Janowski.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
If Al had confidence in coaches, he’d hire the best coaches in the game. Al intentionally hires nobodies as coaches so he can push them around. It is intellectually impossible to have confidence in someone when the very foundation of your relationship with them is to control them.
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Who knows. Maybe Cable is the one doing the pushing around now, you know, with his past and all that.
October 11th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Listen I’ve talked to John Marshall about his defense have you?
It’s the same defnse he ran in Seattle and everywhere he’s been. You people said the same thing about Rob-O and he’s doing the same thing in Cleveland he did here. Mr Davis isn’t there is he? or maybe he’s in Ryans head he can’t get him out. LOL
You are a confused sheep go find your sheperd….
October 11th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
wheres charged down at? what a girl…
October 11th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
So Priest I’m simply asking you to address the following the following:
1) Did Bill Romanowski lie when he said that Al Davis doesn’t like blitzing and has his own scheme that he likes to see run on the field?
2)Who has the authority to dictate to Tom Cable what HAS TO GO ON and WHAT MUST BE DONE on defense?
3) If the defensive scheme we play is primarily from John Marshall, why did Cable say that DESPITE the company theory and belief in a system that exists, John Marshall had to do what HE BELIEVED was right and send the pressure on Rivers?
Explain all of those please Priest.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Look if you think not getting the ball to the WRs and sending the house 6 plays in a row is AD’s system you don’t know nearly as much as you think you do.Davis wants the ball out to his WRs and would prefer to get pressure with the front 4 and its been that way since the late 60s.That is his preference.Watch the NY Giants-that is his preferred way to play Def.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
IslandRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Who knows.
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That’s not an intelligent argument, IR. It can be applied to any discussion.
The world’s going to end tomorrow!
No, it’s not.
Well, it might, who knows.
Come on. You’re usually realistic, IR. Maybe you’re just in a weird mood today.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I thought Al Davis’ system was a man to man single deep S?
We have been playing A LOT of zone all season.
I wish we would just man up Routt and Nnamdi and drop Huff deep more often.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
# lefty12 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Look if you think not getting the ball to the WRs and sending the house 6 plays in a row is AD’s system you don’t know nearly as much as you think you do.Davis wants the ball out to his WRs and would prefer to get pressure with the front 4 and its been that way since the late 60s.That is his preference.Watch the NY Giants-that is his preferred way to play Def.
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Lefty everybody here knows that. There are just a couple of people here that want to attempt to pull the wool over our eyes and tell us that the coaches and former players are all lying about Al Davis.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Tomlison on his way to a career night. San Diego’s bad weekend isn’t over.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
J Hill Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I thought Al Davis’ system was a man to man single deep S?
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That’s a cover 1, and that’s not Al’s system. Al typically uses 2 man under.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
I would be suprised if Bruce was fully healthy by this weekend.
But like I said earlier, Hue Jackson has a bigger crush on Bruce than I do, if he is 80% he will be out there.
We were up 12-0, with the ball, we rush for 6 yards on 1st down, and Hue dials up 4 straight passes, ending with his QB hurt.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
L.T. is looking great for the Jets. The Chargers never should have let him go.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
We should use cover 1 with our personnel. Every down. A Tampa 2 would be good, too. Although I don’t know if I’d trust our linebackers. We’d get ripped on the occasional big play using Cover 1, but it would be our best D overall. It’s how we shut SD down last year on MNF, until Al made them scrap it and use the prevent, of course.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
I don’t think the Raider pass defense is that bad. Rivers is just that good.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Marhsall better mix up the blitz packages versus A Smith because when you out pressure on that bust…he makes mistakes!
The Bay Area football teams needs to share a stadium and that stadium would be able to host Super Bowls as well!
Bay Area weather in Feburary during the Super Bowl is great at an average of around 72 degrees and no rain for that time of year.
The Bay Area hosting Super Bowls would be HUGE for the region!
October 11th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
How often we blitz against SF will be a pretty good indicator as to what kind of control our coaches have. If SF beats us and we don’t blitz, you “Davis has confidence in his coaches” guys are just finished. Nobody should ever listen to you again.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
If the Raiders can come together as a TEAM during the game and play well in all facets, they will freakin win!
They don’t come together as a TEAM enough and hopefully after this getting rid of the monkey on the shoulder by beatting the DisChargers finally…they will be able to play as a TEAM more often!
October 11th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
I don’t think it matters what defense we play as long as guys execute their assignments.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
J Hill, how’s it hanging?
October 11th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
How often we blitz against SF will be a pretty good indicator as to what kind of control our coaches have. If SF beats us and we don’t blitz, you “Davis has confidence in his coaches” guys are just finished. Nobody should ever listen to you again.
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OK. Got your point. Sunday will be the tell all. Your probably right tho. So I’ll play the retraction game and wait and see. But damn, Al has to see if they just cut it loose man, he has to. He must!
October 11th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Can’t complain man!
2-3 with 4 VERY winnable games coming up.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
DKnight007 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Bay Area weather in Feburary during the Super Bowl is great at an average of around 72 degrees
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LOL. What? Where did you get that?
October 11th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Al Davis has a lot of likes and dislikes and phylosophies, that doesn’t mean a coach is sitting there in the middle of a game under intense pressure and thinking about what MR Davis wants that is LUNACY.
Al will interview a coach about what he likes and will do in certain situations he does that with everyone who comes here but once your’e hired it’s YUR defense and offense no coach can coach wondering what Mr Davis is thinking if he does how can he do his job?
Chances are he’s going to get fired anyway because no one can do that…………period
October 11th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
How often we blitz against SF will be a pretty good indicator as to what kind of control our coaches have.
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Outside of Scott rushing from his OLB spot, I can’t see too much blitzing.
Ginn had a lot of speed and I can see us keeping the corners backsides covered.
Also can’t see us leaving a LB 1on1 with Davis.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
The Raiders should trade for Merriman.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
What we need to do is step our coverage game up a couple notches and all this rigamarow about what system we use will be moot.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
priesttj Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Al Davis has a lot of likes and dislikes and phylosophies, that doesn’t mean a coach is sitting there in the middle of a game under intense pressure and thinking about what MR Davis wants
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Yes, it does.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
# C.U.BrosL8terz Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
The Raiders should trade for Merriman.
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He’s washed up.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Build your team around the type of players you have, and hopefully Al (and the coaches) got a real good look at the players they got and make the adjustment. They played more aggressively than I have seen in quite some time. Stick with that. Special teams was awesome. And give Campbell credit. He seemed a little more ‘determined’ that what we’ve seen from him. He showed some agression too.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
MR, Merriman still has something left in the tank. He brings attitude. Check out his website:
http://shawnemerriman.com/
It’s pretty awesome.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
What I do know is that I regularly watch the Raider post game report after every game. And week after week the subject of blitzing comes up up. And every time the question is asked why the Raiders don’t blitz more, Romo says that it is because of Al Davis. And he is a huge Al Davis supporter.
He played for the Raiders and has as inside view of the organization. He has no reason or motive to lie about the situation.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Actually blitzing is over-rated.It isn’t how often you blitz its when you blitz.I guarantee if we had blitzed the whole game the way we did at the end of the game it wouldn’t have been nearly as effective at the end of the game.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
But we do blitz and have blitzed all year.
Not every play, but there are plenty of times when more than 4 guys are rushing the passer.
Now we may not send 7 guys like we did on that last SD drive, but we do blitz.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Beating San Francisco has everything to do with:
1. Manning gap assignments
2. Filling the gap
3. Each player carrying out their assignment and not doing too much
4. DTs occupying blockers
Those things will shut down Frank Gore. and stopping Frank Gore means victory
October 11th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
# C.U.BrosL8terz Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
MR, Merriman still has something left in the tank. He brings attitude. Check out his website:
http://shawnemerriman.com/
It’s pretty awesome.
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That’s impressive.
You know, Justin Beiber has a website. Should we trade for him too?
October 11th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Berman comparing the end of yesterday’s game to the roller.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Deion Branch back in NE, too, in case anyone didn’t know.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
MR, are you this miserable in every aspect of your life?
October 11th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Davis like the single safety. He hates zones. Whenever we get beat with the zones he had Rob Ryan go out of his way to acknowledge it was the cover 2 that was exposed.
Here is what I know. When we play zone, we screw up back there against the pass. On that play that Floyd was wide open, it was a mix up between the safeties.
When we play 1 safety deep, we get exposed once per game for the long run.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Also, Raiders game free on demand at NFL.com at midnight.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
I think you knew that is what I was referring to J.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
After the Ealges game last year, the players acknowledge that Marshal may be in trouble with Al for blitzing so much. Al does not like to blitz. We play his system of D. I remember Shaw came here after the debacle of 1997 and he made us a legitimate D again with Gruden. He was fired the next year.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Oh, I’m sorry, C.U., was I supposed to be impressed with your argument as to why we should trade for Merriman, which consisted of nothing more than a link to his website? If a website is all someone needs, in your mind, for the Raiders to trade for them, why not trade for Betty White?
October 11th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
The truth is man to man gave up 400 yds, allowed a big run, and no-one mans up. You can’t cover man to man and a run with your back to the ball, this has screwed us for years, I’ll go with the Marshall plan, when it counts, but you can’t run it all game.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Some of you just cannot be pleased. This offense is scoring over 20pts per game and all yall can do is critisize the guy responsiible in Hue Jackson.
What the guy needs to have the offense scoring 50 before you all shut up?
sheez!
AND WE DO BLITZ GODDAMNIT! We have been blitzing all damn season. I know for sure I’ve seen McClain blitz (and get held) a few times. We’ve sent Routt on corner blitz and more. We do blitz. You jacks just are paying any freakin attention. How old are you people? The lack of objectivity is disturbing.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Naturally he has things he likes done a certain way,he has been in the game for over 60 years.But,as Priest says,he will let the coaches deviate from his preferred ways but they better work or they’ll hear about it.Not saying that is right,but that is the way it probably is.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
MR, Betty White doesn’t have a web site dumb ass. Do some research before you spout off next time.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Al will interview a coach about what he likes and will do in certain situations he does that with everyone who comes here but once your’e hired it’s YUR defense and offense no coach can coach wondering what Mr Davis is thinking if he does how can he do his job?
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As if he doesn’t meet with the Coaches developing a gameplan.
As if he hires a Coach and never speaks to him again until the firing.
Lunancy.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
TerrapinRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Some of you just cannot be pleased.
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Yeh, while some of you just can’t get real.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Jhill and Lefty12 I should’ve made sure I let yu know I wasn’t including you guy’s in my tirade nor Mystic1 but this crazy stuff abpout us not blitzing is the craziest thing it gets on my damn nerves.
These people who accept anything someone tells them without looking at the facts.
Mr Davis is real clear about what he likes and doesn’t like but I’ve never heard a coach even after being fired say he wouldn’t let me coach………never.
But I get tired of these conspiracy theorist who want me to answer for this crap. If you can’t watch film and see for yourself then that’s your problem not mine. Marshall when he got hired said what he thought about blitzing it was HIS own theory not Mr Davis’ he was asked during his pressconference when he was hired now it’s Mr Davis’ phylosophy. Go figure.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Play NMiller out of the slot. Give this kid a chance and he will shine. He’s got great hands, he’s slippery and can cause opponent whiffs and he’s got reasonable speed. Let’s let him play and help us win. Yesterday NMiller played and we won. Just think of it as a superstition – if he plays we win. Works for me.
October 11th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Ah look, it’s the blogs version of Bert and Ernie. KoolKell and MR are the bestest buddies. Did you guys have a happy coming out day?
October 11th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
# C.U.BrosL8terz Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
MR, Merriman still has something left in the tank. He brings attitude. Check out his website:
http://shawnemerriman.com/
It’s pretty awesome.
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Without his juice Merriman is only half the player he was with the juice.
Right now, he’s just TOAST.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
C.U., you died when you tried to use a players website to support your argument that he’s worth trading for. You’re just a zombie now.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
JB, but Merriman “brings attitude”. lol.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
LMFAO, now I know Mistic is a damn fool…
mistic1 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
If Marshall doesn’t dial up the blitz yesterday, and instead sticks to the Davis plan, which is 11 on 11 football, we lose. Give it up, Mystic. You are not going to credit Davis for this win without dropping your credibility further into the negatives.
Once again, the Raiders win IN SPITE of Al Davis. They deviate from Al’s philosophy, it works. It’s a time tested method. It’s why we won in the Gruden years.
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Every team we have ever won the trophy with relied on a base 4-3 man press just like yesterday. Every team we won the trophy with mixed in well timed blitzes just like yesterday
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What positions did you think Long and Alzado and Townsend and Kinlaw and Martin and Millen played??
October 11th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
priesttj Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Jhill and Lefty12 I should’ve made sure I let yu know I wasn’t including you guy’s in my tirade nor Mystic1 but this crazy stuff abpout us not blitzing is the craziest thing it gets on my damn nerves.
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Armond and terrapin are in your boat. Severe too
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These people who accept anything someone tells them without looking at the facts.
Mr Davis is real clear about what he likes and doesn’t like but I’ve never heard a coach even after being fired say he wouldn’t let me coach………never.
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It’s called a professional courtesy. They still need jobs. Now the players, different story
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But I get tired of these conspiracy theorist who want me to answer for this crap. If you can’t watch film and see for yourself then that’s your problem not mine. Marshall when he got hired said what he thought about blitzing it was HIS own theory not Mr Davis’ he was asked during his pressconference when he was hired now it’s Mr Davis’ phylosophy. Go figure.
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But he feels the breath on his neck.
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October 11th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
MR, you don’t know jack about football. I wasn’t saying the Raiders should trade for him because of his website. They need him because he has attitude.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
JB, but Merriman “brings attitude”. lol.
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Let me reconsider for a moment………….
NOT! Don’t need anymore LBer’s right now. If he can bulk-up to 315# and play OL then maybe. Second thought……… NOT!
October 11th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
We know you have attitude, C.U. And a low IQ.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Actually LA we played a lot of 3/4 in that ‘80 SB as well as the ‘83 just not as much. We were a blitz heavy team in those days with Ted Hendricks and Matt Millen who blitzed when they wanted to. Most times when Ted blitzed the coaches didn’t call it he did.
But Ted was the best blitz backer in history prior to LT.
It just got to me when you answer someone and then they tell ya’ what you don’t know. Then don’t ask me!!!
October 11th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
I may have a low IQ, but I’m smart enough to know that the Chargers are going to win the division punk. Chargers 11-5, will get hot and win the Super Bowl.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Cable: We only had the one blown coverage.
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This is complete BS. Raiders had 2 guys biting on underneath guys and leaving guy over the top open ALL DAY!
The announcers pointed it out and made light of it on multiple occasions.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
The “Mad Stork” ruled. It was great to watch him play. He was an outstanding defender.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Any trades should be for Mankins moving gallery to LT and getting the right side figured out with whoever is left.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Name one thing big mouth.I form my own opinions based on many different things.Most of my opinions concerning the Raiders have come from following them since they were formed.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Preisttj. You and others dont get it. Uncle Al wants man to man. Period. Pre determined. Why is it that after Rob Ryan escaped his clutches he now runs the “family” defense with Cleveland. I swear in his will the successors of the team will be required to run a 4-3 with press corner coverage. Heres one more for you. Before Al had his naps during games, he in fact used to relay down when to pull an ineffective QB during the game. How do I know? From ex “professional” staff camped on the sidelines.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
His legacy firmly established. His genius; the stuff of legend. His keen insight; obvious. Al Davis, Manager of the Genral Partner for the NFL’s Oakland Raiders proves once again why he deserves the distinction as the greatest mind in the history of professional football. Who else would have the vision to not only handle the day to day operations of a professional football franchise with such sucess, but also the duties of General Manager for that franchise?
There is no doubt who was in control Sunday afternoon at the Oakland Coliseum when the result of the game against the San Diego Chargers was still in the balance. From his humble press box perch, Mr. Davis personally called a series of defensive alignments that was nothing short of pure genius. Overriding the head coaches decision to play a base defense, Mr. Davis decided to call a series of pressure defensive schemes which served to disrupt the rythym of the San Diego offense and secured yet another victory for his storied franchise.
To question His great wisdom is folly. To ignore His superior vision? stupidity. To match His intellect? a wasted dream. To compare Him to anything less than one the great ones of history? preposterous. Mr. Davis has proved once again he is indeed like a fine wine, that not only gets better with age, but a wine who’s taste is more sublime than anything in existence.
Look up the definition of “greatness” in the dictionary and there is only one name next to it; Al Davis.
May His greatness live on; not only in the hearts of football fans the world over, but may His name be forever engraved and sanctified amongst and along the great ones of history. There is no name, no man, more significant than that of Al Davis. His legacy shall flourish for all time.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Cromartie 2, Moss 0.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
“But Ted was the best blitz backer in history prior to LT.”
Hell yeah he was. Hendricks was a terror on the field.
“It just got to me when you answer someone and then they tell ya’ what you don’t know. Then don’t ask me!!!”
Um, Engish please?
October 11th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Goodnight suckers, your only deluding yourselves if you think the Raiders win yesterday means anything.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
The Raider’s secondary looked like a Chinese fire drill. How many open receivers did Rivers miss?
On a positive note, blitzing creates turnovers and injures quarterbacks.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
djohnnyg, lol
October 11th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Moss isn’t a great WR but at times he makes great plays.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Why would a Charger fan come in here after a Bolt loss and set himself up to be abused? And then, to try and pitch an over the hill “juicer” as the next coming. I guess it takes all kinds.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Kirk, the hope is that its a work in progress.
We are certainly blitzing more, but it seems like it hasn’t been practiced well or enough.
It’s early in the season. As long as we hover around 500 or maybe even get a win streak or two, just stay in striking distance, we can see some improvement.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Whoa!
Moss now on the board.
Cromartie 2, Moss 1.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
Hey dummy telling them to pull a QB is not calling plays. Mr Davis used to do a lot a things he npo longer can do he used to be at every practice he can’t do that anymore he’s been getting it on film for the last 20 years.
No coach has been told what to call during games or there would be some facts to that assertion. Kiffin hated him yet has he ever said he told me what plays to call?
October 11th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
The all out jailbreak on defense causes chaos for quarterbacks.
Myself and many others were correct in calling for Shaughnessy to start at defensive end. He played very well. He should have been there all year.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Wow, good for Brett!
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October 11th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
holy cow, that was the one of the best bomb I have ever seen on tv. The ball practically dropped out of the sky.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Jesus Christ, Vikings. What a way to blow the momentum. That was a Raider move.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Brett Favre is a freaking stud, even at 40+ hes better than most QBs in the league!
October 11th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Kirk Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
The all out jailbreak on defense causes chaos for quarterbacks.
Myself and many others were correct in calling for Shaughnessy to start at defensive end. He played very well. He should have been there all
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Having Shaughnessy there was HUGE. Was worried the coaches were gonna stunt his growth all season.
He’s gettin better and needs to see the feild as much as possible.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
3rd Qtr 15-7 Jets over the Vikings
October 11th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Childress is almost as bad a coach as your boy Cable.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
NOOOOOOOORM-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 11th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
So Romo was lying right Priest?
October 11th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Are you talking about Romo the Homo?
October 11th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Shoved it up Revis’s ass!!!
October 11th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
We’ve got a mother flippin game, folks.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
MR, I’m sure you know about having things shoved up your ass, huh?
October 11th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Man, Brett can flat out play. The man is an attention whoree but he is money on the field.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
They are scared t ceath of Randy Moss and for good reason.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
WTF, Brett?
I saw someone wide open, forever.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
mistic1 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Every team we have ever won the trophy with relied on a base 4-3 man press just like yesterday. Every team we won the trophy with mixed in well timed blitzes just like yesterday
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Wow, this ignorance from a holier than thou Davis flunkie.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Why isn’t the great Revis on Moss?
October 11th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
# C.U.BrosL8terz Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
MR, I’m sure you know about having things shoved up your ass, huh?
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Says the guy who has Merriman’s website bookmarked…
October 11th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Lefty12 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Moss isn’t a great WR but at times he makes great plays.
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One of the greatest I’ve ever seen.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Cromartie has been on Moss most of the game, Lefty. I’ve been watching, while you guys are listening to priest’s b.s.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
KK-I should have added isn’t great anymore.Granted,in his heyday he was phenomenal-one of the best ever,no doubt.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Lefty, kind of like Al Davis, huh?
October 11th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
I’ve been watching the whole game,I know Cromartie has been on him,but supposedly according to the NY press,Revis always shadows the other teams #1 WR.Everyone knew Favre was going to target Moss the whole game,hell they even talked about it before the game-so Why isn’t Revis on Moss?Are they afraid he’ll get shown up?
October 11th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
I think Revis is still not 100%
October 11th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
# C.U.BrosL8terz Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Lefty, kind of like Al Davis, huh?
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May be but at least he’s been to the promised land – 4 times winning 3 of them. I guess you SoCal boys don’t hsve much to come back with in that area, do you?
For the record, your best ever WR Lance Alworth was recruited to SDGO by the same Al Davis.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Cromartie 3, Moss 1
October 11th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Make that 5 time – senior moment.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
I’m going to be a typical grumpy old white guy and say that Harvin could have caught that…
October 11th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
I see tj is dodging more questions, what a surprise!
tj, is DHB a threat to the 49er defense ? Maybe we should look at those still photos you have ?
October 11th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
JB, you don’t even know your own history dude. Even I know the Raiders have been two five Super Bowls, not four. You are a pitiful embarrassment.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Cromartie is a play maker. We need a “Cromartie” in Oakland. In the meantime we will settle for #21.
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# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Cromartie 3, Moss 1
October 11th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Bad throw, but Harvin could have caught.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d8FTPv955I
October 11th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
I can live with it. But then again, I don’t have to make excuses for having NEVER been there. Save the pity for your team – always the bridesmaid but never the bride.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
At least I don’t have to live in Oakland.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
What’s wrong with living in Oakland?
October 11th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I was thinking earlier that the Vikings are a good team and it just takes them a while to get going. Looks like that’s more true of the Jets.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Everything is relative C.U. San Diego’s nice – I even had an office there in the early 80’s. Still have friends there. But I’ve lived in Oakland all my life. It’s still centrally located with great weather. Don’t put down what you don’t know about. There are a lot of positives living here. Just wait until they turn your water off. Then what are you going to do?
I’m just an old dog who remembers a team that owned your teams a$$ for quite awhile. That day will return.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
I think San Diego sucks. I do think the Mexicans there are cool, though. I heard it’s a Republican city. I believe it, when you’re in the whiter areas. And, I remember SD having the finest women 10 years ago. Now they’re just all trashy looking.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
What’s wrong with living in Oakland?
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I’d rather not live in a city full of ghetto dwellers and biker gangs.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
As far as beaches go, I’ll take LA’s south bay over SD any day. Better people, better looking women.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
# C.U.BrosL8terz Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
I’d rather not live in a city full of ghetto dwellers and biker gangs.
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SD doesn’t have ghettos and biker gangs? Try again, Merriman groupie.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
SD has gotten really white trash in the past decade.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
SD has gotten really white trash in the past decade.
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That’s why I live there dude.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
# C.U.BrosL8terz Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
SD has gotten really white trash in the past decade.
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That’s why I live there dude.
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That and your little thing with Merriman.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Now this is what I call must see TV Brett Farve and Randy Moss. nuff said.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
A lot of mikes will be in front of Randy after this game.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
I didn’t like Moss being given a short route on that play. The only reason you force it to Shiancoe is if Moss is covered downfield. Vikings playcalling is a joke.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
I thought Revis had a lot of breaks go his way last year and I think it’s starting to show up that he’s not as good as his one year wonder.
He got abused by Harvin tonite.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Childress making a statement? Calling a play that essentially takes Moss out in this situation?
October 11th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
the pass to Harvin killed them that would’ve killed the Jets.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Favre kind of looked like Joe Namath in his Rams days at the end there.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Favre giveth;Favre taketh away.Not what he used to be but still one hell of a competitor.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Denver got 3 tough games ahead.
SD has four tough games.
KC has an easy 3 games ahead.
We have to take care of bus and we could be doing really well.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Reading between the lines of Cable’s presser.
The comment about blitzing WAS in part, about Mr. Davis and his philosophy.
The commnet about Gradkowski being the starter “IF healthy” was also political and tactical double speak.
1. Cable backed Grads over Campbell in the first place. To abandon Grads now makes Cable look flighty and prone to whims. Works against the locker room and confidence.
2.Its tactical. ANY advantage real or percieved is taken and used. Why tell SF on Monday Grads shoulder is so messed up he probably shouldn’t play Sunday?
Cable’s comment about Tyvon’s recovery and Chris Johnson’s part had Cable stating it was a lineman Johnson knocked off the ball.
It was 9 yr veteran TE #81 Randy McMichael.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
lefty12 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Favre giveth;Favre taketh away.
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That’s true. That’s why I’m hesitant to blame him. That and I have Madden in my name, which means I have to defend Brett Favre.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
SD has gotten really white trash in the past decade
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I’m not sure Tila Tequilla is white or what she’s got goin’ on but she sure is trash.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
I hate to say this because it normally turns out bad but we cannot lose this game to SF because Denver is next in Denver. They’re playing good football but I think we have the talent to beat both but do we have the focus to do it.
The defense will decide if we win or lose.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Player of the game imo is Cromartie. He took the Vikings new weapon out of the game, sans the TD, which turned out to not be enough anyway.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
C.U.BrosL8terz Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
SD has gotten really white trash in the past decade.
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That’s why I live there dude
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I like white trash myself. By the way, has San Diego EVER won a championship in ANYTHING?
October 11th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Mistic1 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Old man Al, Hu jack and campbell kicked your a$$ on sunday. Everything you hate about my team was on full display. From deep passing to 4-3 press man, not to mention big time play from davis approved free agents and draft pick ups.
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LMAO! Deep passing? What deep passing. Plunkett Jr. failed the deep passing course. Dude, pull your head out of your azz already. You’re embarrassing yourself and revealing just how much of a moron you are.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Wish we had the whiners at our place.They usually play much better at home than on the road.However,if we can make Smith turn the ball over early,the crowd will turn on them and that can’t be a bad thing for us.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Mistic – Before you start hopping around like a little schoolgirl, remember…the defense allowed over 500 yards of offense. Having a victor under our belt doesn’t make that performance smell like roses. Even Cable mentioned that it needed to be cleaned up. You’re such a homer.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
I think we’re going to lose Sunday because Al’s going to put the coaches in their corners for trying to speak like men yesterday.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Lefty,
post 93. Good point about blitzing. It works certain times in the game. But if we would of blitzed the whole game. Rivers would of adjusted to it. And the last stand with are d are blitzes wouldn’t been as succesfull as they where. But blitzing is not overated and the d should do it alot more then they do. All the good defenses do.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Moss’s TD noted, Cromartie is this game’s MVP, far as I’m concerned. Aside from giving up the TD, he just flat out took Moss out of the game. I forgot Moss was even playing at a couple of points.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Mistic1 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 10:11 am
I love the sound of back pedaling haters!!!! Some of you cats are so funny. Next time instead of trying to jump all over me, grab a pen and paper, you just might learn something about football, and what it really means to be a Raider!
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LMAO @ learning football from Mistic. LMFAO!!!
October 11th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Mistic1 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Campbell with a master stroke! he executes a nearly flawless drive at the end of the first half, and exposes the hetares and their svever, yet uproarious lack of football acumen. In this one seriees of plays he shows you the difference between a qb like scabkowski, and a real polished pro.
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Mistic, you want to explain to me why Grads is still the starter? I’ll wait…better yet, I won’t. LOL. You, sir, are on the fast track to becoming the resident blog idiot.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Mistic1 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Hujack and Cambell dish out the ice dishing out ice cream for that humble pie alamode. The end of the third quarter 97 yard drive was a clinic.
Why was Campbell so effective with the short passes? because he can do what grads cannot, he threw it deep to reece standing tall in the pocket. Later a perfect strike between and over the top the underneath coverage into the deep seam to murphy, again from the pocket. This is why the chargers were on roller skates against the underneath throws, and the down hill running and power blocking.
This was the definition of a vertical passing attack , that so many fake, fly by night so called raider fans kill us for. This is why you trash the master mind Al Davis, yet it worked to perfection.
Then Campbell shows his versatility extending the play by the goal line moving the defense by breaking containment on the edge, add a pump fake and presto miller in the back of the end zone!
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WOW. Who knew we had a HOF QB on the roster. And on the bench, no less! LOL! Mistic, why is Grads still the starter? Waiting for your explanation….
October 11th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Mistic, Campbell did a good job backing up our starter, and proving he can be a legitimate backup QB in this league.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
jmcclain Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Lefty,
post 93. Good point about blitzing. It works certain times in the game. But if we would of blitzed the whole game. Rivers would of adjusted to it. And the last stand with are d are blitzes wouldn’t been as succesfull as they where. But blitzing is not overated and the d should do it alot more then they do. All the good defenses do.
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Blitzing alot would’ve let the #1 rated passer in teh game kill us with slants and short throws to his WRs and the best TE inthe game over our dinged up and unprepared LBs.
Scott was at WLB, McClain’s been struggling with backs out of the back field and Wimbley’s more a pass rusher.
Sending all manner of blitzes all the time would’ve hurt us but man, we already gave up 400+ thru the air.
Cable needs to review the tape a little more if he thinks only ONE time their was a blown coverage.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
I think the Moss situation gave him a disadvantage. Moss is playing on a totally new team with a new coordinator and QB. Cromartie has already played moss several times and knows his moves. Without more prep time it was a lose lose for moss.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Actually that’s not true all the god defenses do not blitz a lot of them do. The Vikings, Saints, Dallas, even SD doesn’t do a ton of blitzing.
I think blitzing is like comparing T.O. to Moss. T.O. makes a lot of noise but is he better than Moss or any other great WR? No but he makes a lot of noise and gets a ton of attention. Both great players but one is quiet and the other is a self promoter.
It’s widely believed that the cover2 defensesive teams blitz a lot but reallly they don’t blitz very much at all. Blitzing is just sexier not necessarily better.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
TSR,
Enjoying your posts. Keep it up man. Mistic is such a homer.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Mistic, Campbell did a good job backing up our starter, and proving he can be a legitimate backup QB in this league.
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RMR, our starter is also a (good) backup QB!
October 11th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
It was Campbell’s job to back up the Oakland Raiders’ starting QB, Bruce Gradkowski. And, he delivered. He deserves recognition for it. Had he failed, he would have deserved to be given a bus ticket home. So, since he did his job, it’s only fair to say that he should REMAIN the backup QB of the Oakland Raiders. Congratulations to Campbell.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
After 9 qtrs of football, the guy completes 1 long throw and they act like it’s frickin xmas. Oh my goodness.
October 11th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
WOW. Who knew we had a HOF QB on the roster. And on the bench, no less! LOL! Mistic, why is Grads still the starter? Waiting for your explanation….
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Heres mine.
The reason a former 6th round pick who was dumped from 3 of the crappiest teams practice squads is our starter is because Jason Campbell came onto our team at the end of April and isn’t comfortable with our system yet.
Jury is still out on him far as I’m concerned. He’s got excuses for right now but I’m not sure JC can ever be “the guy”.
Pretty sure Grads never will be.
That pizzes alot of Grads fans off but the truth is intangibles will only get you so far.
I love how he ignites the O and we needed it, but he is not the long term answer for a FT QB.
Just a stop gap.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
AIG, let’s be fair. Had Campbell not come through Sunday, he would have deserved a bus ticket home. Let’s give him his due and congratulate his job well done as backup QB. I think he has a long future ahead of him as a backup if he continues to play this well when our real QB is injured.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Grads should be the starter for this reason, and I’ve said this before, he LEADS the receivers. Sure he got clocked. Anybody would with a guy running gangbusters downhill.
And about Cable, that timeout before Half with 1:15 to go was the dumbest coaching move of the game. We gave the Chargers 3. Those blocks were sick. Section 127. Saw it all.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Nnamdi
All I know is Grad has delivered time and again. You guys celebrate JC for a 150 yds after 3 qtrs and 17 points. How many times has Grad surpassed those numbers with the same staff? Why are you guys so easily appointing JC a starter material and say Grad is the back up.
Chris Collinsworth had a perfect breakdown of Alex Smith last nite and it applies to JC as well. They dont have the instincts to be an NFL QB. Sorry but the window is only .5 sec in this league and you have to make quick decisions. Alex and JC just dont have it. Simple as that.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Mistic1 Says:
Why was Campbell so effective with the short passes? because he can do what grads cannot, he threw it deep to reece standing tall in the pocket.
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Campbell can throw it deep, Mistic? Well, sh1t! Who knew?! He had, what, one throw beyond 15 yards yesterday. Wow, he is a deep threat for sure. How many passes to DHB? Oh, that’s right….NONE! LOL!
So…..why is Grads averaging more per pass than Campbell? Little ole weak-armed Grads.
Mistic, your hilarious. You have definitely taken over as this blog’s resident idiot. You make it too easy for me. Keep’em coming!
October 11th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Cable:Yes Bruce would start if he’s healthy.
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Excellent.
Campbell is OK — probably could be fairly comparable to Kerry Collins when he was with us — but to my eye Bruce is just much more aggressive and does a better job of moving this offense.
However, Bruce clearly wasn’t right at the start of that Charger game and I don’t know how he’s going to be ready to rock n roll this Sunday after injuring it again. We’ll see.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
RMR,
I’ve been very fair. I didnt think JC lost or won the game for us. He did an ok job. The D stepped up and made a play at the end or else we’d be looking at 0-14 against the chokers.
Our offense sputtered under JC. It’s the same darn thing I saw in the preseason and I didnt see anything different. The guy refuses to allow the receivers to make a play for the ball. He’d rather dumpoff than go to his WR’s. If he starts this weekend (and he should start), we’re playing 9 vs 11.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
221. Truth is not sure EITHER are starting QBs.
Grads with the intagibles moves the ball and gets the job done but said it before he went in and after, he’ll never make it an entire year and he lasted what? a couple of games?
2 MCL tears a torn pec and now a shoulder problem.
THATS why Campbell’s the man regardless of how we feel about him or Grads.
Agree about the instincts. Thats not really Campbell it seems. His instincts are to pulll it down or dump it off, not to take the kill shot even when its there.
2 much heistation. Just a fraction of a second, but thats too much at this level.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Why are Campbell backers touting that pass to Reece as something to brag about? Reece had his man beat by 3 steps and Campbell throws this high-arching rainbow pass that Reece has to come back for as the defender over runs it and can’t maintain body control to get both feet in because of the underthrow.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Nnamdi – Jason and Grads has had the same amount of time in his system. Cable already debunked that whole argument. Grads picked it up faster despite being injured.
If Grads isn’t the long term answer, fine. Got no arguments here. But don’t tell me JC is. The reality is we don’t have a franchise QB but I’ll roll with Grads over JC. And, apparently, the coaches and a majority of the fans agree. So I don’t think I’m the crazy one here.
Besides, I like that JC did a good job coming in as the backup. That’s a good thing. I’m just plastering Mistic for his obvious and blatant hatred of one of our Raiders. He’s clearly biased and has his head firmly planted up his own intestinal track.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
226. Announcer kept going on about how “If he was a reciever he’d have caught that.”
Reece is a converted FB who played WR for the Washington Huskies.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Don’t forget, Campbell entered the game spotted 12 points. We won by 8. You do the math.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Nnamdi,
We can agree as grown men. Good post. Our Oline will get both of them killed. JC got killed in the preseason and Grad is just too darn aggressive and not wise enough to save his body.
I blame this on Hue. He needs to call for more rollouts and move the pocket around. Grad is short so move him out and let him use his mobility. Do the same for JC too. But I just know JC will not go to DHB so we at least play 10 v 11.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Chris In NY Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Why are Campbell backers touting that pass to Reece as something to brag about? Reece had his man beat by 3 steps and Campbell throws this high-arching rainbow pass that Reece has to come back for as the defender over runs it and can’t maintain body control to get both feet in because of the underthrow.
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THANK YOU! Exactly! Dam, that pass was ugly. Had Grads thrown it, the blog idiot would have been all over him.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Truth be told JC has a higher ceiling than Grads now will he reach that ceiling who knows. Right now I’m happy starting Grads until JC shows that he is ready to take the bull by the horns and lead this team. Right now Grads has the coaches trust this will be decided in practice away from our eyes.
This job will be won in practice behind clsed dooors when the coaches see that JC is ready they’ll play him. Trust me but right now Grads is in much better control of this offense but his limitations are very concening to me. I saw some things that did not look good Sunday and I’m sure the 49ers will see them as well. I hope the coaches wont be stubborn and lose this game if he cannot play well.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
227. lol! No worries. True they both had to adjust to Hue but Grads did have last year with the Raiders to know the guys and the locker room.
Campbell doesn’t seem to have that type of personality. He needs a team that rocks where he can contribute not have the game put on him to win.
Grads wnats it to be him and thats a positive. Not sure he’s got the goods to BE the man though.
Agree, he makes it happen and thats what counts for me.
We’ll have to see if Campbell can be our guy next year, but I got a feelin he’s going to be called on this Sunday…
October 11th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Why isn’t Boller ever in the conversation?He is about the same age as Campbell and has just as strong an arm.He has had success in the league.If over time Campbell doesn’t cut it and Grads is out for any length of time,shouldn’t Boller get an opportunity?
October 11th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Nnamdi, Solomon Wilcotts is horrendous. Just because he said it doesn’t make it true.
That fact aside, however, let’s assume that’s true and a WR makes that catch inbounds. If it were a receiver a better pass would’ve been good for a TD with the separation Reece created. Hell, Reece is extremely athletic for a FB. He might have even taken that to the house himself with a perfect strike.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Not fair to call out Moss tonite.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
226. Announcer kept going on about how “If he was a reciever he’d have caught that.”
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It goes both ways Nnamdi. If you’re taking what the announcer said as gold, you have to look at the other comments he made too. He (Wilcox) said that Campbell wasn’t getting the ball to receivers that were open downfield. He even showed DHB getting loose but JC was determined to check it down. You can’t accept some of the commentators comments and dismiss the others.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
230. Word Aig.
Actually I was kind of surprised to see Campbell on at least 2 roll outs yesterday maybe more.
I think both may have worked too. Will have to look…
We need better play calling and DMAC back…I’m not sure our wides know how to get seperation. Bey struggles against man it seems.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
This JC has more potential than Grads business is based on:
1. Draft position
2. Height
3. Arm strength
Probably 3 of the worst attributes to focus on when rating NFL QBs. To me it starts with:
1. Decision-making (does the QB know where to go with the ball and how quick does he know it?)
2. Accuracy
3. Leadership
Going by those criteria it’s pretty clear to me who’s got more upside.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
I’m not calling for Boller-just asking.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Lefty12 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Why isn’t Boller ever in the conversation?He is about the same age as Campbell and has just as strong an arm.
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Campbell is paid way more, and to be fair to Al Davis, that’s the way it works on all teams.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
237. Sure you can. Sometimes they’re right and sometimes they don’t know what they’re saying.
I completely agree with JC not getting the ball out and even may have mentioned the exact same thing about JC not throwing it and checking down.
I never take these guys at their word. Sometimes they don’t even know who all the players are.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
I thought Boller looked terrible in the preseason and has never produced in this league.
I mean, he’s got a tremendous arm, great athleticism, etc., but when you go back to decision-making, accuracy, etc. I don’t think he’s really above a No. 3 QB at this point.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Holy mother of $$$$…KK used fair and Davis in the same sentence!!!
October 11th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
[...] obviously are very very talented,” Cable said of the ‘Niners, per Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune. “Defensively they’re playing at a very high level and offensively they have a ton of [...]
October 11th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Chris in NY Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Nnamdi, Solomon Wilcotts is horrendous. Just because he said it doesn’t make it true.
That fact aside, however, let’s assume that’s true and a WR makes that catch inbounds. If it were a receiver a better pass would’ve been good for a TD with the separation Reece created. Hell, Reece is extremely athletic for a FB. He might have even taken that to the house himself with a perfect strike.
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Wilcotts said “If he was a WR he’d have dragged his foot and no problem, its a catch.”
I was simply pointing out Wilcott’s didn’t know Reece used to play WR.
A perfect strike? I haven’t seen may of those from raider Qbs the last few years. Few and far between.
Neither of our Qbs are deadly accurate with consistency.
Thats the knock on Boller.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
I agre with you Lefty12 if Campbell can’t cut it, and Grads can’t go. Right now you have to support Grads as the starter he has earned it. Boller IMO is just as good as both of them, none of them separates himelf from the others as the bonafide starter their fairly even IMO.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
The difference between Grads and Campbell is astounding. On the td pass to Miller he waited like two extra seconds to throw the ball. Miller almost dropped to his knees and started begging for the ball.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
… I never take these guys at their word. Sometimes they don’t even know who all the players are.
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Absolutely right. Drives me nuts listening to these numskull announcers pull stuff out of their as$ on a regular basis that is totally contrary to the reality of the situation with a given team or on a given play. Just a disgrace. I know some mid-major women’s college basketball announcers who are 10x more prepared than most of these NFL goofs.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Nnamdi – fair enough. Good point. The play-by-play guy was an idiot, by the way. On the Miller catch, he kept talking about 2 feet and elbows. And there I was yelling at the screen “1 knee equals 2 feet, you moron!”. Where do they find some of these guys. I’m thinking I should apply for his job. How do you do play by play and not know that 1 knee = 2 feet? LOL.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
# aig-raiders Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Nnamdi
Chris Collinsworth had a perfect breakdown of Alex Smith last nite and it applies to JC as well. They dont have the instincts to be an NFL QB. Sorry but the window is only .5 sec in this league and you have to make quick decisions. Alex and JC just dont have it. Simple as that.
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The assessment of the problem is 100% right on. The conclusion I’m not sure of – yet. If JC can get his timing in sync AND be willing to pull the trigger, we might have something. Part of solving the problem is identifying it first. Then, fixing the deficiencies. Now that we all know what to look for it should be easy to see if he’s going to come around.
JC will start next week. While I absolutely love Grad’s attitude and energy level, he’s not worth a damn if he can’t throw. Putting him back in there to start the second half was plainly stupid. You could see he was hurting and couldn’t throw worth a damn. Dumb decisions like that lose games. Grads won’t be healthy enough next week. Our best shot is with a reinvigorated JC.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
JC has the physical tools but, after 6 yrs of starting in this league, we all see that he doesnt have the instincts. Instincts I dont think can be taught. I think they are part of you. Some guys are athletes and some guys are football players.
JC and Alex Smith will tease you with their potential but i dont think they will ever cash in on those potential in this league.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
The difference between Grads and Campbell is astounding. On the td pass to Miller he waited like two extra seconds to throw the ball. Miller almost dropped to his knees and started begging for the ball.
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dude, I went to nfl.com and looked up the video. Miller was open the moment he left the line. It took like 5 secs before JC decided to throw. You can review the play and count it in full speed.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Chris,I accept your opinion about decision making and accuracy,but beg to differ on the no production point.He has had some pretty damn good games in his earlier years.Besides many QBs don’t hit their peak til around 30 and that is where he is.I guess what I’m saying is if we are willing to give JC extra chances,why not Boller-they are pretty much the same guy-except Boller might gamble more.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
We have not seen enough of Boller so I’d like to see him at some point. I have seen enough of JC in the preseason and through 9 qtrs. There’s nothing there that excites you about him. He calls these idiotic timeouts and absolutely refuses to dive for extra yds when the game is on the line.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Priesttj,
I mean good defenses like Steelers, bears, jets, ravens
and you could put the giants in that discussion also. I’m not for blitzing all game. Just alot more then the raiders do. I just like aggresive defenses. I do believe the raiders could be that. But it just seems like are d looks cofused to much of the time. I don’t know if that’s not watching enough game footage are just not good coaching. But really really needs to be fixed.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
lefty12 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Chris,I accept your opinion about decision making and accuracy,but beg to differ on the no production point.He has had some pretty damn good games in his earlier years.Besides many QBs don’t hit their peak til around 30 and that is where he is.I guess what I’m saying is if we are willing to give JC extra chances,why not Boller-they are pretty much the same guy-except Boller might gamble more.
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I suppose you’re right. If Bruce can’t go and Campbell is under siege I’d say what the hell and give the ball to Boller as well. I thought he was underwhelming in the preseason though — particularly in regards to his accuracy — and I’d be shocked if he were to get in there and emerge as the guy who’s going to lead us to greatness.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Priesttj Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
I hate to say this because it normally turns out bad but we cannot lose this game to SF because Denver is next in Denver. They’re playing good football but I think we have the talent to beat both but do we have the focus to do it.
The defense will decide if we win or lose.
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I agree. It’s up to the defense. The offense has shown they can be decent. We’re not facing the Texans or Chargers this time around so that’s promising, but you look at last year, and this is the type of game we lose. I hope not. I hope these guys can sustain the intensity.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
The fact is there were MANY receivers open, but Campbell didnt get the pass off. If I remember correctly the tried to put Grads back in the game.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
The fact is there were MANY receivers open, but Campbell didnt get the pass off. If I remember correctly the tried to put Grads back in the game.
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They had such little confidence in JC when he first came in that they called 3 straight run plays despite being in “…and long” situations. They even rushed Grads back in the 2nd half when clearly, he wasn’t right. Like I said, glad JC did a decent job coming off the bench but Grads is still the better option right now.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Boller also came in later than any of the other guys,that could have had an effect on his accuracy.Plus he probably got the least amount of reps.BTW,I must admit a soft spot for him -Cal Bears!
October 11th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
One thing that really worries me about this game is that the 69ers were instilled as 6.5-point favorites.
Why?
An 0-5 team against a team that is one blown kick from winning 3 of its last 4?
That scares me because usually when you see an out-of-whack line like that — I was expecting anywhere from Raiders +/- 3 — it means you should go against the obvious because the big money pros know something that skews the line.
Interesting to see if that comes down significantly if Bruce plays.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Priesttj Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
I hate to say this because it normally turns out bad but we cannot lose this game to SF because Denver is next in Denver. They’re playing good football but I think we have the talent to beat both but do we have the focus to do it.
The defense will decide if we win or lose.
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I agree. It’s up to the defense. The offense has shown they can be decent. We’re not facing the Texans or Chargers this time around so that’s promising, but you look at last year, and this is the type of game we lose. I hope not. I hope these guys can sustain the intensity.
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I’ve been saying it for like four weeks now. Since we lost the Arizona game we would have to go 2-1 against HOU, SD and SF to get to five hundred. 500.
500
It’s possible next weekend.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Chris In NY Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
One thing that really worries me about this game is that the 69ers were instilled as 6.5-point favorites.
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Chris – that’s a good thing, buddy. I think they play better as the underdog. When they start getting love from the media and public, they tend to let down. This offseason was a case in point. So-called experts coming out of the woodworks to proclaim this team as a surprise playoff contender. Then the Raiders promptly go out and suck azz.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Chris-they are 0-5 but could have won 3 of those-NO,Atl,and Philly.That must be what they are seeing-that and our history of late.Plus,as I said earlier,they seem to play better at home than on the road.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
The NYG do not blitz son, I’m sorry they use their front4 so try again. Like I said it’s just personal preference.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Lefty12 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Chris-they are 0-5 but could have won 3 of those-NO,Atl,and Philly.That must be what they are seeing-that and our history of late.Plus,as I said earlier,they seem to play better at home than on the road.
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Sf is a home game.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Well, I may check in later but I think that does it for me tonight Nation brethren.
Mistic – don’t forget to wipe your face when you finally manage to pull your head out of your blowhole. Actually…better yet….just leave it in there. It’s fun having a blog idiot to kick around.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Priest,I think you took him wrong.He was adding to the teams you stated weren’t blitz happy teams.At least that is what I think he meant.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
JC needs to get aggressive and attack the opponents. that’s basically what Grads does. JC is a much more accurate passer if he makes the throw. He just needs the confidence to get in there and take charge. Nothing against Grads, he’s a gamer and the reason we have 2 victories. But, I just don’t see him as the longer term solution. He’s smaller and more injury prone. In fact we will probably need all three of our QB’s until we fix the O-line. Once the O-line is fixed any of the three can be successful as long as they are not playing hurt.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
The game is in SF.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
We have to play at least as good if not better to beat the niners they have NOTHING to lose they’re going to throw caution to the wind and try whatevr they have to to get a win.
We have to play even more of a sense of urgency or we’ll get beat trust me.
October 11th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
TSR-have a good one.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
I hate to admit it,and as much as I despise them,when looking at the schedule when it came out I had this game as a loss.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Mitchell MUST be on Vernon Davis on Sunday and CJ needs to turn around and play the ball.
Also, the O-Line.. they’re not as bad as everyone thinks. There are alot worse in the league. If they were so horrible, they’d have given up way more than 3 sacks Sunday and…our RB’s wouldn’t be running for over 100 yds. every week.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
It’s always the team that you think can’t win that wins that’s what sucks about it. The other team always plays with a much greater degree of desparation and wins a close one.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
After all he great Jed York has decreed the 49ers NFC west division winners. OOhh I’m scared!!!
October 11th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
# lefty12 Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
I hate to admit it,and as much as I despise them,when looking at the schedule when it came out I had this game as a loss.
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If we play smart, we can win. It would be nice to have BOTH Bush & DMac but I suspect this will be a BUSH show. We need to run the ball. And, run it some more. When we are not running it, we need to screen it to a RB and the run the ball. I suspect JC will start because Grads will still be hurt.
Our D needs to step up and stuff Gore. we need to smack Smith around and get him rattled. A few jail-break blitzes at the right time can shake Smith up. No more blown coverage in the backfield. These Niners have nothing to lose and those are the most dangerous type of opponents. We really need an all-out effort by all 3 facets of our team. Battle of the Bay is always a barn burner. This one won’t be any different. We need to play & coach smart. If we do, we walk away with a win.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
We need to jump on them early.The crowd will turn on them like a mad dog if we do,especially if we get a turnover or 2.And I think Singletary is about ready to have a major meltdown.However if they jump out early it will probably be big trouble for us-they will become the mad dog.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
JB,I’m not sure screens will work that well against their D.Willis is one of the best.I think Campbell must get the ball to his WRs along with our strong running attack.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Priest,and they-especially the media-make fun of us.It doesn’t get much better than Jed and Mike.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Screens may work if they blitz like crazy, but IMHO we have to spread them out with our 3 wides and run out of pass formations like we’ve been doing lately.
I really like this offense Hujack has put together you cannot focus on either the run or the pass. It gives the RB lanes to run through and at the same time it’s aggressive passing attack. If the QB is on this offense can explode on you. And I think we can dminate their pass defense if we can block and pick up their blitz package which is among the bets in the league. We have to force Willis to cover a HB or WR. If only DMC were healthy Willis would have to cover him that way he cannot blitz the way he likes to.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
The 49ers can’t see straight, from their owner to their most devoted fans. They are mad at the world, because they can’t understand why they are not 5-0. They are delusional and think their opponent has not beaten them in any game. It’s time to kick their a_ _ into the freakin ocean and destroy them in the first half. I want to see the killer instinct that we had in the 1st quarter yesterday, and that poor excuse of a team will fold up like an accordian. Go Raiders! Don’t look back, move forward and put a winning streak on the board!
October 11th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
priesttj Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
After all he great Jed York has decreed the 49ers NFC west division winners. OOhh I’m scared!!!
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Right, and Joe Bugel predicted multiple Super Bowl victories under his 4-12 season.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
priesttj.
Giants blitz more then average defenses do. Understand they have tuck and osi who kill in the pass rush. But ido believe they won there superbowl by blitzing Brady quite a bit. But that’s niether here nor there. The main thing is raiders need to blitz more. I beileve blitzing causes the qb to make mistakes, throwing picks, rushing plays, not throwing for 400+ yds.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
could u imagine if al davis said that? just like when seymour said it last year they had fun with it.btw rrs u piece schit i saw your comments and u can kiss my azz. u said what i said u did cuz i saw it. as for the whole race stuff u obviously didnt pay attention to the whole beef between aig and myself so stfu. u r one of the more ignorant posters on this damn blog punk.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Lefty12
Now we have little Jethro making brash predictions. What an arrogant organization all they do is talk tough. Will someone please let them know their 0-5 and it’s time to show up not show off. I just hope little Jethro says something condescending towards the Raiders, that’s all we’ll need to go over there and put a foot up their rear.
Now I hope the Raiders players and coaches are quiet and carry a big stick.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
About the blitz…Rivers was torching us. Not sure why Norv kept throwing in field goal range…but all they had to do was run the ball…beside the one play with Huff/Branch..Rivers found the hot read every time when we blitzed (except when MM batted down the ball)…we were blitz because the game was over…Norv f’d up the calls cause the Chargers are arrogant vs the Raiders..and it all fell into place for us!! Earlier in the game we gave up some 3rd and longs cause of the Blitz and Rivers found the right match up–
October 11th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Sorry,Priest,I guess I was the one who read it wrong-#269.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Son if you know football at all you know they don’t blitz. Spags does not blitz and he was the DC for the NYG that year. Ask anyone in here the NYG do not blitz…………period
October 11th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
30-could be the reason Norvell was still passing is we were stuffing the run-sometimes for losses plus their STs have been horrible this year as they were this game,so he wanted to either take it out of their hands or get closer.The funny thing is,when we didn’t try to score a TD or run a couple of more plays against Ariz. everyone was pissed off.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
In fact the NYG run a scheme that mirrors our scheme those guy’s are cut from the same cloth. Single high safety with front 4 rush only the Giants blitz a lot less than we do.
This is a perfect example of perception overriding reality because they were so successful getting to tghe QB peple think they blitzed Brady but they didn’t they killed him with their front4.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
This might be a weird approach but I’d like to see Houston & Seymour And Kelly more interchangeable. Let Houston & Seymour change positions every now & then. Same goes for Houston & Kelly. Mix things up a bit. If they don’t know who to expect at what position it could really screw them up. it’s a good way to get match-ups in our favor. Fortunately those guys can play DT or DE. Creative approaches like this can make a difference.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Priest.
Why do you keep calling me son. Why is everyone getting so upset around here. Questioning my football knowledge and everything relax. I’m
intitled to my opinion. And my opinion is raiders should blitz more. Am I saying every play no but they should blitz more. About the giants I don’t care. Raiders are my team. That’s the only team I care about.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
JB when TK went down they did play Houston at DT fr a few plays until Bryant came in. Seymour is doing as much coaching as the coaches themselves. He directs a ton of traffic and he demanded they play with a sens of urgency and they did.
He was worth his money Sunday.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
# priesttj Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
JB when TK went down they did play Houston at DT fr a few plays until Bryant came in. Seymour is doing as much coaching as the coaches themselves. He directs a ton of traffic and he demanded they play with a sens of urgency and they did.
He was worth his money Sunday.
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Excellent observation. I didn’t see that. Seymour was worth the trade irrespective of what others might say. I’d like our D line to over around more. Watch Julius Peppers and see how he lines up where he has the best match-up. We need to do that for whomever on our D-line can get an advantage.
October 11th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
move around
October 11th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
OK son have your opinion but I’m telling you let the coaches coach that’s my opinion OK.
October 12th, 2010 at 12:07 am
Not this crap again.
Grads is the starter….unless he is too banged up to go or if he plays and ends up making bad mistakes.
End of story.
Enough about the QB’s people.
The defense needs to get it crap together and play as a TEAM and Marshall needs to disguise his blitzes more and blitz more often.
It seems we have been saying this stuff for 10 years now.
October 12th, 2010 at 12:12 am
That’s the problem you think we have the same coaches as 10 years ago. But maybe someone should introduce you.
This blitz generation who wouldn’t a blitz if you let them call plays.
We should blitz over and over again it’s like their brain dead.
October 12th, 2010 at 12:19 am
Blitzing solves everything,especially when the QB reads it and connects on a quick slant.Plus when you blitz every down it really comes as a surprise when it is really needed-like the end of our last game.What isn’t understood is when the blitz is picked up it leaves you vulnerable to soooooo much.
October 12th, 2010 at 12:19 am
Priestjj,
Ur right I’m sorry. Can u forgive me for thinking I was a coach. Gosh and after all these yrs.
October 12th, 2010 at 12:26 am
No poblem………..no just kidding McClain man look I get a little irritated reading the same things evr and over again. It’s like a broken record in here this blitz request.
It would be different if you guy’s just knew how many times we blitz maybe you wouldn’t request it so much. We get burned by the blitz sometimes you have to be smart about it. But hey i apologize.
October 12th, 2010 at 12:42 am
I here ya priest. I just want are d to play better that’s all.
October 12th, 2010 at 12:46 am
ayy bet you guys five that campbell ends up in SF next season..either we cut him or a super late draft pick in a trade. watch
October 12th, 2010 at 1:09 am
If Moss had torched Cromartie he’s be enshrined tonight. So I think it’s fair to point out that Cromartie shut Moss down, sans the TD which turned out to be a junk TD anyway.
October 12th, 2010 at 1:11 am
I counted 4 deep balls that went to Moss. Moss caught one for that TD. The other 3 Moss didn’t get close to because Cromartie had him BLANKETED. That’s not scheme. That’s losing the battle between wr/cb. Cromartie won tonight. And I think it’s the reason the Jets won. Because you know Favre wanted to light the scoreboard up throwing to Moss.
October 12th, 2010 at 1:23 am
why are you guys and gals all arguing between JC & Grads starting,
even a moron can tell that Boller will be starting in 2-3 weeks anyway
Gradkowski got blindsided because of the LT position
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JC got hit hard on a blitz right up the middle
I hope Colt has been staying in shape
October 12th, 2010 at 1:24 am
Raiders will need to run at least 30 times at the 49ers to keep Willis off our quarterbacks.
October 12th, 2010 at 1:30 am
Against Houston we had no run defense; we lose but we were still in it. Against S.D. we had no pass offense; we win but we were about to lose.
This team has never won back to back under the Cable Guy.
S.F is just as desperate for a win as we were Sunday against S.D. (One play ripped defeat out of the hands of the Raiders.)
We were lucky that the lead official in this game was a novice. If he had been one of the veteran lead officials, I am 100% sure they would have called one of those T.D.’s away and the Raiders would have lost.
The “NFL” does not want S.F. to be 0-6, and they have no qualms about ripping the Raiders off.
Bottom line. The Raiders had better get way ahead of S.F. and pound and pound until the game can’t be stolen in the last minutes.
If the game is close in the 4th quarter, the officials will help the Raiders lose.
October 12th, 2010 at 1:43 am
Good morning (4:39AM here in Va), Raiders fans!
How is everyone? Sorry for my absence, but my life has been… insane, hectic, and wildly unpredictable for the past few months.
How amazingly great was that (FINALLY!) first touch for Nick Miller? How fantastically sweet does it taste to beat SD again (FINALLY!)? … especially considering the heartbreaker that we started with last year.
I have so much to talk to some of y’all about and a lot of catching up to do, but I really should try to catch a bit of sleep before the day gets good and started here on the east coast. I’ll log in again later today and reply to anything that you guys have to say now… GREAT to be back!
Ttyl, gents. GO RAIDERS!!!
October 12th, 2010 at 1:44 am
The Raiders are going to have to win this game on their own. The will not be “coached” to victory. You cannot attribute the S.D. victory to “game planning”. TC, “Start the game with two blocks and end the game with a forced fumble.” That was the game plan, I guess. He tried to take credit of the turnovers in the news conference today, stating that they have been “working on that”. Right. They better win Sunday or last Sunday was all for not.
Point is, if the Raiders shot their wad Sunday, come in flat against the Niners and do not win a second consecutive game, the onus in on T.C. I am not a hater. I don’t dislike T.C. IMO he is not a very good HC. I hope I am wrong.
October 12th, 2010 at 2:00 am
a couple of very valid posts there Sirblitzalot.
nice to see an informed fan in here
October 12th, 2010 at 2:07 am
@Sirblitzalot:
I thought I’d refresh once before logging out and going to bed. I’m glad that I did.
If a coaching staff breaks down tape to find a very specific weakness (namely, the A gap from the punt formation by the Chargers when they are attacked in a specific manner) and then goes over the gameplan of exploiting that specific weakness, practicing it and drilling it into the players’ heads… and then that element directly creates 9 points… well, I don’t see how you can try to make your statement there. No one said that the gameplan was “block two punts to start the game, end with a forced fumble,” … BUT maybe you should refer to interviews of Rock Cartwright and Brandon Myers from after the game and see what THEY say is the reason that THEY blocked the punts (both going through the A gap, both stating that the punt-rush scheme employed was gone over very in-depth to exploit that specific weakness… it was the GAMEPLAN… and was intended to get the exact result that it did in terms of blocked punts.
The coaches finding the flaw and formulating a gameplan was pretty critical. Then the team executed. Both of those are just as important as the other. Without good coaching, a team of great players won’t win a championship; without players who are able to execute the gameplan, the best coaching staff in the world could make the best gameplan ever and still lose.
We had a great set of gameplans for the Chargers game and our team finally stepped up and PERFORMED (for the most part… I won’t dwell on pass-D for the moment) and despite a few inconsistencies… FOUND A WAY TO WIN. The point is this: Coaching is just as important as playing… and vice-versa: the two are inseparable within a championship team.
I played semi-pro before my knee finally got blown completely out for the last time, but if that’s not enough expertise for you to take my word for it, then please refer to the postgame interviews from the Raiders players and you will see that THEY attribute the win to two things: excellent gameplan by coaching staff… and excellent execution of said gameplan by the players. I hope that helps you understand better.
October 12th, 2010 at 2:25 am
Also, Rock specifically praised Fassel (the Special Teams coach) for finding the self-damaging tendency in SD’s punt execution and coming up with the gameplan for exploiting the A-gap and drawing up the Raiders’ ST’s punt-rush to use against SD this week (in case you weren’t aware, not ALL punt-rushes are the same…). It seems that you think playing the game is all just doing the same thing over and over and whichever team has better players wins.
Coaching makes a world of difference. The interception that sealed the SuperBowl for the Saints last year… it came about specifically because of a tendency found examining tape of the Colts’ 2-minute drill and finding the most common hot-route they used in down and distance similar to the play in question. If not for that GAMEPLAN, there would have been no INT, because the DB would not have jumped the route… he would have been playing off and giving a cushion so the WR couldn’t get behind him… but since the GAMEPLAN said that it would be a hard slant in the audible for that situation, he jumped the route (if Manning had pump-faked, then thrown over the “BITING” DB, that would have been the go-ahead TD for Indy… but the gameplan said to jump the route in that situation, no cushion, immediately cut off the receiver… and following the gameplan instead of playing instinctively… sealed the win.
So yeah, the gameplans for all situations that are laid out before a game are CRUCIAL to winning games.
There are interviews from the guy who made that INT where he talks about that. You can google it if you want, but I hope that illustrates my point. If the DBs had been playing their best without a gameplan, they’d never jump a route in that situation… and Manning would have driven down the field as he usually does in those kinds of situations… because he follows the offensive GAMEPLAN for their 2-min drill… exploiting the specific weaknesses of each different team differently. Each week, the coaching staff will analyze all they can of the opp’s defense and find its deficiencies for their offense to attack. The coaches tailor it all for the players during the week, then the players go DO IT.
October 12th, 2010 at 2:35 am
And whichever team’s coaching staff finds MORE weaknesses in their opponent to exploit and draws up a better gameplan… well, that team usually wins, even if their players are less talented (to a point, because as I said: you need a great gameplan AND players able to execute it). But the point is that the lesser team CAN and often DOES win when they have a superior gameplan and better coaching.
Were the ‘08 Giants a better team in terms of talent than the 18-0 (at start of SuperBowl) Patriots that year? I seriously doubt that ANYONE would argue that they were the better team… but on THAT DAY, they were. They brought the correct blitzes on D to keep Brady from beating them and stopped the run by knowing what plays to call and WHEN to call them. That’s all GAMEPLAN and COACHING.
If those two teams played each other ten times, the Pats would probably have won at least seven… but on THAT DAY, the Giants had a better gameplan and they executed it better than the Pats. Coaching and players properly executing the gameplan are what won the Giants that SuperBowl.
October 12th, 2010 at 5:23 am
Well i dunno which was better ,the actual game or that kid crying over the lost…thats some funny sh%t
Im feeling McPain…the dude has family problems yes thats one thing,but hes a winner,and hes used to winning and media interviews while going through stress in his personal life…the one thing he aint use to is losing ..and the one team he could play for in the NFL and not do those BS interviews was the Raiders and im so happy hes here,remember he missed 2 days last week ..he dosent need to speak out until this team is winning consistently..because he wants to win
October 12th, 2010 at 6:00 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
October 12th, 2010 at 6:09 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.HWNRDR.DO NOT KNOW WHAT 2 EXPECT THIS SUNDAY.HOPE THE WIN OVER SAN DIEGO WAS A SEASON CHANGER,BUT I JUST DO NOT KNOW HOW RAIDERS WILL REACT.
October 12th, 2010 at 6:15 am
I know…I was kinda hoping that the 9ers beat Philly so they are not so desparate in getting their first win and teams looking for their first win always seem to get it against us…
But, I hope, what Cable said, was that there was no 24 party…it was back to work! And I hope DMac and Bush are playing this week…
October 12th, 2010 at 6:27 am
A DESPERATE TEAM IS ALWAYS SCARY.BUT I GUESS THE RAIDERS R DESPERATE ALSO..
October 12th, 2010 at 6:29 am
I guess…desparate to win 2 in a row for the first time in 21 games…
October 12th, 2010 at 6:33 am
No need to rush DMAC back before he is healthy, same with Gradkowski. Let these guys heal. We can beat the 9ers without em, just the same as we can lose with them. No point in rushing them back.
Our run defense and forcing turnovers are the keys to beating the 9ers. We are 2-0 when allowing less than 100 yards rushing, and 0-3 when allowing more. That should clearly be the #1 focus. SF has no tangible depth at RB. Stop Gore, win the game. The Niners are neg 10 in turnover differential so far, so we need to force them into giving up the ball.
The niners are no pushovers. They were -4 in turnovers against NO and only lost by a FG, and -5 against Phi and also only lost by 3. They just dont have a lot of poise right now. If we can capitalize on some early mistakes we can demoralize them and make them quit.
October 12th, 2010 at 6:38 am
Yeah, I guess so…get them ready for Denver!
October 12th, 2010 at 6:39 am
Yeah, I guess so…get them ready for Denver!
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Hopefully Moreno reinjures himself against the Jets.
October 12th, 2010 at 6:53 am
WISHFULL THINKING-WOULD IT BE GREAT IF THAT LAST GAME OF YEAR IN K.C. MEANS SOMETHING ? EVERY RAIDER FAN EVERYWHERE WOULD BE USEING JANO’S NAME IN VAIN 4 SHANKING THE ARIZ GAME….
October 12th, 2010 at 6:59 am
Ciao! What’s with the caps Dirt-Lot? You do know that typing in all caps makes you look like a retard, don’t you?
October 12th, 2010 at 7:02 am
I hope that it doesn’t come down to that, Dirt Lot!
October 12th, 2010 at 7:10 am
ME TO.WORK 2 DO,LATER HWNRDR.
October 12th, 2010 at 7:19 am
bcz24 Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 6:33 am
No need to rush DMAC back before he is healthy
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This scares me. I am the first to give DMAC props this season for running strong, holding on to the ball, etc., but his remaining weakness is glass legs.
He needs to play, if even for only a few series, and get back in college mode where he was a healthy workhorse.
October 12th, 2010 at 7:25 am
From Bill Williamson ESPN (well known Raider Hater):
It’s clear that the Raiders’ offense belongs to Gradkowski. Yes, even after Jason Campbell ignited the win against the Chargers on Sunday. It was good for Campbell to show the franchise he can move the offense when he is needed. But there’s little doubt that the team is, at least for now, in better hands with Gradkowski. There’s just something special about him.
October 12th, 2010 at 7:30 am
Getting Trevor Scott off the line of scrimmage and Groves out of the starting lineup at OLB solved a lot of the issues we had against the run.
I don’t see a backup offensive coordinator and Alex Smith throwing for 300+ yards against us.
Raiders 26
SF 13
October 12th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Not sure how Bruce’s shoulder is going to be any better than it was last week, when it clearly wasn’t ready to go. Add another crushing hit to it, and I don’t see any reason why he should even be active this week.
October 12th, 2010 at 7:41 am
Cable is making Singletary gameplan for both QB’s. With everything going on across the Bay, good move. Raiders always are vague on injuries. Chaz is only going to be out 3-6 wks. Nick Miller last year.
October 12th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Exla, and two running backs.
October 12th, 2010 at 7:48 am
“…right now we’re at zero. We’re not plus and we’re not minus.”… thanks for the math class Tom
October 12th, 2010 at 7:50 am
Cable clueing us in on the value of zero.
October 12th, 2010 at 7:50 am
Bring on the Phillies
October 12th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 7:48 am
“…right now we’re at zero. We’re not plus and we’re not minus.”… thanks for the math class Tom
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Someone want to tell Cable the Jets are +9.
October 12th, 2010 at 7:52 am
I lost half of my post ysrerday, let me finish this point on ” just win baby”.
The press man 4-3 man press has been a staple of every sb trophy run. The blitz has been a part of every sb run. In the 83 defense we saw a 3-4 with a heavy blitz emphasis. This shows that Davis will let coaches run what ever scheme they like…. As long as you win. Davis is right its players over scheme & chemistry is over rated.
October 12th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Cable also says WR Schilens recovering slower “than we thought” from knee injury, not back this week
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No Sh*t Sherlock, Schilens won’t be back until after the bye week. In his 1st game back, he will pull a hamstring.
October 12th, 2010 at 8:00 am
Last weeks win puts more pressure on cable. Last week we saw hu-jack & marshall coach the team to a win. This time after a win can cable keep oakland focused & get them ready to play a team they should beat. Cable so far has had our team come out flat & face plant in games we should win against lesser teams & of course he has never won back to back games
October 12th, 2010 at 8:00 am
does any one think houston did well this year
October 12th, 2010 at 8:04 am
Someone want to tell Cable the Jets are +9.
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Make sure Cable knows SF is -10
October 12th, 2010 at 8:06 am
popcicledrip Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 8:00 am
does any one think houston did well this year
…………..yes the improvements at their airport and street re-paving were done well…..
October 12th, 2010 at 8:06 am
Marshall coached the team to victory?
There has been around 80 games this year, so out of 160 different defensive games last year, San Diego’s offense had more yards than just about every one of those.
Coach Fassel deserves more credit than anyone. The 9 points were the difference in the game.
October 12th, 2010 at 8:07 am
*last year = this year
October 12th, 2010 at 8:07 am
never won back to back games
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Houston and TB to end the 2008 season. Moot point really but he HAS won back to back games…. once
October 12th, 2010 at 8:15 am
wimbley is going to lead the team in sacks by end of the year 7 SACKS this huff leads us in INT 4 TACKLES MCLAIN 137 BOOM
October 12th, 2010 at 8:19 am
So. I know that public speaking is tough, and I don’t expect Cable to talk like Winston Churchill, but man, reading his transcripts is tough, Cable fumbles around half conceived ideas….after reading his interviews, does anybody else feel Cable is a friggin dimwit?
October 12th, 2010 at 8:23 am
huff should be moved to corner namda should be trade for gaither 2 4 roundpicks move gaither to LT gallery LG C loper RG veldeer RT cambell boom
October 12th, 2010 at 8:36 am
Trading area 21 is not the answer. However if that were on the table nothing less than 1st rounder would be acceptable.
October 12th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 8:19 am
So. I know that public speaking is tough, and I don’t expect Cable to talk like Winston Churchill, but man, reading his transcripts is tough, Cable fumbles around half conceived ideas….after reading his interviews, does anybody else feel Cable is a friggin dimwit?
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Have you heard Wade Phillips?
October 12th, 2010 at 8:45 am
That’s the best Cable PC he’s ever done.
He started really well, kinda lapsed into his old JaCable cum The Hills speak towards the middle and end, but most of the time he addressed every question head on, didnt waffle, and made a lot of great football points that are normally missing from his PCs.
October 12th, 2010 at 8:49 am
By the way our natural pressure put heat on rivers and bottled up the run. This is what put the dischargers in 2nd and 3rd and long, allowing us to blitz
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Have to disagre with this one here Bruh….
Rivers was killing us with the base 4 rush…
we were not getting enough pressure to make any difference.
October 12th, 2010 at 8:52 am
futhermore, you can not quote what we did in all the past super bowl wins… I have witnessed all of our super bowl wins and the times have changed….
What worked for the 76 Raiders <—GOAT could not and will not work for the game of today.
October 12th, 2010 at 8:53 am
trading area 21 I no is not the aswer but It would help us for the future a lot more face it we got tore up last week in passing asmouga dident help much get gaither fixes the oline when the oline fixed cambell is a lot better grads is done pcks fixes DT spot and get CB to replace namda not as good but who know have huff CB and pick CB routt will leave this year
October 12th, 2010 at 8:56 am
Also…
Reading the whole Tom Cable PC it really emphasizes Cable in a position of control for once, boldly making decisions, being very transparent and forthright with replies to questions. Saying basically “to hell with Al’s defensive demands, me and Marshall are gonna do what we feel will win the game even tho im under the pump of having to it win it Al’s way.
October 12th, 2010 at 8:57 am
need to beat niners in by running them over with bush and making the try to catch mcfadden and a big PA to miller for 76 yard touchdown RAIDERS
October 12th, 2010 at 9:06 am
I would trade Nnamdi if in return the Raiders would get LT Joe Thomas and a pick high enough to take Andrew Luck.
October 12th, 2010 at 9:06 am
But outside of that situation, it’s hard to envision any sort of trade package that would make getting rid of the team’s most (only?) consistent player worthwhile.
October 12th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Some funny chit in here from the late evening session last night.
October 12th, 2010 at 9:13 am
young american I don’t think we could get thomas and a first round pick no way namdia is great but think of it franchise left tackle and they already have vonta davis so asking way to much gaither 2 4 round picks great trade
October 12th, 2010 at 9:17 am
ATTENTION to all my fellow raider fans…this youtube video will make your year, it’s an instant classic “I lost to Oakland” Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17sX3z0SMYg
October 12th, 2010 at 9:26 am
We could have Gaither for a 2nd or 3rd, why in the hell would we give up our only good DB to get him?
October 12th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Dude drip your posts regarding “namda” or “namidia” make little sense. First his name is Nnamdi Asomugha. If you can’t spell it, just type #21. Furthermore, slow down and reread what you type. Its mostly illegible. Try a spell checker or something, and for the love of god punctuation!
Hue Jackson came here from Baltimore, and no attempt was made at trading for Gaither at any point in the offseason. There is probably a reason for that. Realistically there is NO WAY Asomugha is getting traded in the next 5 days. No one wants his contract. No way Al gives up his superstar.
October 12th, 2010 at 9:28 am
This by far was the best transcript I have heard from a Raiders coach since Chucky…. That isn’t saying much but I must say this win has installed a sense of confidence in this team. Must win vs niners this week an opportunity to become .500. Who ever plays QB has to play smart by being alert and taking what the D gives them we win the turnover battle slow down Gore, and heavily molest Alex Smith we should win this game.
Good morning Nation
October 12th, 2010 at 9:28 am
DAMN, someone woke up on the wrong side of the floor…relax Bcz
October 12th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Dude he has posted that some mess like 6 times in 2 days. Its barely legible. Is it too much to ask, if you want something read so badly you post it 6 times, that you make it legible?
We get it. He thinks we should trade Namidia for Gaither a 2 and a 4 (Namidia is clamydia’s cousin i believe)…
October 12th, 2010 at 9:37 am
did you see the ” we lost to oakland ” video?
October 12th, 2010 at 9:39 am
# SharkCatcher Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 9:37 am
did you see the ” we lost to oakland ” video?
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Funny Stuff! Typical Charger fan…smh
October 12th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Nnamdi will never be traded because of his contract, unless we take 60 cents on the dollar for him.
October 12th, 2010 at 9:40 am
wee should keep numdyi ozshumawa he is owr best kornerbacq
October 12th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Al trades FOR guys like Nnamdi, not trade them away.
Al will do whatever possible to keep him in a Raider uni.
He will address O Line next year.
Just the way it is.
October 12th, 2010 at 9:45 am
SharkCatcher,
New here? that was posted many times yesterday.
October 12th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Wouldn’t be suprised if we draft one O-lineman in the next draft, in the 4th round.
Pretty sure it will be a skill-player in the second round. If Bush leaves, than a RB maybe, a strong-armed QB, and a DB is never out of the question.
Don’t kill the messanger.
October 12th, 2010 at 9:52 am
lol..am I new here? I’m Glad Jerry keeps the archives /been following This blog since 05 jr.
October 12th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Im just not on it all day ..like dakota ,MR…ECT…
October 12th, 2010 at 9:54 am
YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH
October 12th, 2010 at 9:55 am
BAUCE BA BA BA BAUCE BA BA BA BAUCE….IM THE BIGGEST BAUCE THAT YA SEEN THUS FAR IM THE IM THE BIGGEST BAUCE THAT YA SEEN THUS FAR
October 12th, 2010 at 9:58 am
is gallery going to be back next week
October 12th, 2010 at 9:59 am
SharkCatcher Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 9:17 am
ATTENTION to all my fellow raider fans…this youtube video will make your year, it’s an instant classic “I lost to Oakland” Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17sX3z0SMYg
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That kid is The RealGradkowski Madden Raider, our very own MR.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:02 am
popcicledrip Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 9:58 am
is gallery going to be back next week
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Do we need him?
October 12th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Damn soft ass gallery…..keep Barnes at LG cut Gallery….start Loper at RG
October 12th, 2010 at 10:07 am
gallery do we need yeah well I hoping we could change loper to RG and gallery is our best line man so ya we probaly need him
October 12th, 2010 at 10:08 am
# Try Some Reality Says:
October 11th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Well, I may check in later but I think that does it for me tonight Nation brethren.
Mistic – don’t forget to wipe your face when you finally manage to pull your head out of your blowhole. Actually…better yet….just leave it in there. It’s fun having a blog idiot to kick around.
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Who is this cat. All you did was repost my comments, and then talk a bunch of nonsense, and spew personal insults.
If you cant back your comments, or make a case against what i have said using stats, examples or anything inteligent, dont waste your time on me.
Personal insults ( being a keboard gangsta) is over compensation, for your disturbing lack football know how. At least some people here actually have a sports take, they have respect here.
But saying things from from behind a sticky keyboard, where you watch your internet porn, in your grand moms basement….well…it doesnt impress me.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:10 am
Mistic is becoming my favorite poster
October 12th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Ciao! It’s Rihocheti, the blogs most esteemed lover! Bauce, my boy, I love your sexy ways. Keep up the good work! Ciao!
October 12th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Bauce 4 Real Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Damn soft ass gallery…..keep Barnes at LG cut Gallery….start Loper at RG
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Hey Bri3n, not sure cutting him is the right move, we could probably get something if we trade him.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Mistic1 derived Campbell’s FG drive as “carving up” the defense and how masterful it was.
The actual play-by play went sack, incomplete (almost picked pass), check down to Miller who broke a tackle for the first, incomplete pass, 4 yard pass, sack fumble (great roll with Loper), run, run, 18 yard pass on screen, incomplete, TO, tried TO after TO (should have been penalty), 5 yard scramble (best play of drive), misses wide open Miller in the end zone.
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(Transcripts of plays paraphrased from Jerry’s live game chat).
October 12th, 2010 at 10:21 am
# Thec07 Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 8:49 am
By the way our natural pressure put heat on rivers and bottled up the run. This is what put the dischargers in 2nd and 3rd and long, allowing us to blitz
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Have to disagre with this one here Bruh….
Rivers was killing us with the base 4 rush…
we were not getting enough pressure to make any difference.
# Thec07 Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 8:52 am
futhermore, you can not quote what we did in all the past super bowl wins… I have witnessed all of our super bowl wins and the times have changed….
What worked for the 76 Raiders <—GOAT could not and will not work for the game of today.
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Wait our base four did bottle up the run, and I saw houston, shaugnnessey, getting in the back field making rivers move and reset. Later the chargers gave up on the run, and rivers started to destroy our zone coverages. Our front four in the second 3rd and 4th quarter were not generating enough pass rush so we blitzed.
By the way I only mentioned what we did in the superbowl wins to illustrate the point that Al Davis may has certain things that he favors when it comes to defensive scheme, however he is more than flexible as long as you win. We have won chips, using a base 4-3, and we have won using mainly a 3-4. All of our teams used well timed blitzes.
This is in response to people who say davis will only let you run a certain defense and he will not let the d coordinator blitz.
Simply untrue.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Kind of sickening how our defensive backfield was exposed, be sure most teams the rest of the season are going to be pass heavy against us? Is Nam a real player, or was he exposed as overrated?
October 12th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Hey Mistic, what’s up sexy boy?
October 12th, 2010 at 10:25 am
ST. Jimmy, it wasn’t Nnamdi’s fault you silly little boy! It was bad safety play, and no pressure on Rivers. You need to watch more football my friend.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:28 am
michel floyd is who the raiders need big strong fast smart great hands better than aj green or julio jones
October 12th, 2010 at 10:30 am
# Just Fire Baby Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Mistic1 derived Campbell’s FG drive as “carving up” the defense and how masterful it was.
The actual play-by play went sack, incomplete (almost picked pass), check down to Miller who broke a tackle for the first, incomplete pass, 4 yard pass, sack fumble (great roll with Loper), run, run, 18 yard pass on screen, incomplete, TO, tried TO after TO (should have been penalty), 5 yard scramble (best play of drive), misses wide open Miller in the end zone.
FG
(Transcripts of plays paraphrased from Jerry’s live game chat).
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Im afraid that doesnt do justice to what actually happened.
It was masterful because of the fact that on the first two snaps he was almost killed. Pressure was on him before he could even go through his reads. Instead of panicking he stood tall in the pocket and delivered the ball to the right guys and they made plays.
The time out got us out of a bad play, and showed growth from earlier in the year in a similar situation. We ended up with points on the board.
That was the best qb play we have seen around these parts since collins played his last decent game here.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:30 am
We have won chips, using a base 4-3, and we have won using mainly a 3-4. All of our teams used well timed blitzes.
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I love watching people backpedal.
Howie Long would be very disappointed in you. He prided himself on being a 34 DE. Toughest position on the D Line to play, according to him.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:31 am
# Richocheti Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Hey Mistic, what’s up sexy boy?
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WTF?!?!?!?!
October 12th, 2010 at 10:32 am
That was the best qb play we have seen around these parts since collins played his last decent game here.
LMAO at you dude.
Gradkowski in Pittsburgh with 3 comebacks in one game, 3 TDs, 300 yards.
Delusional.
JC gets props but all he did was manage a game.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:34 am
I would rather have teams try to beat us with the pass than the run
October 12th, 2010 at 10:35 am
# LA to TheBay Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 10:30 am
We have won chips, using a base 4-3, and we have won using mainly a 3-4. All of our teams used well timed blitzes.
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I love watching people backpedal.
Howie Long would be very disappointed in you. He prided himself on being a 34 DE. Toughest position on the D Line to play, according to him.
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I dont get what you are saying to me. Davis does it in a variety of ways, that is my point. What is yours?
October 12th, 2010 at 10:37 am
marshall gained the right to continue blitzing until we get burned by the blitz, use it wisely
October 12th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Unfortunately he was getting tackled by his own guy, Lamarr Houston.
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You got to love Lamarr’s aggressivness!
October 12th, 2010 at 10:39 am
The best thing JC did was not turn the ball over. That is all.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Sey Kelly Houston and Shaughnessey gave it everything and played way too many snaps, we need some depth on Dline to give those guys a break against the niners, and the rest of the season for that matter, or Frank Gore is gaining 200 on us
October 12th, 2010 at 10:40 am
# St. Jimmy Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Kind of sickening how our defensive backfield was exposed, be sure most teams the rest of the season are going to be pass heavy against us? Is Nam a real player, or was he exposed as overrated?
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Did you see or safeties????????????????
October 12th, 2010 at 10:40 am
# LA to TheBay Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 10:32 am
That was the best qb play we have seen around these parts since collins played his last decent game here.
LMAO at you dude.
Gradkowski in Pittsburgh with 3 comebacks in one game, 3 TDs, 300 yards.
Delusional.
JC gets props but all he did was manage a game.
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The pitt game was good, the best game of scabkowski’s life!
However that game meant nothing. Pit was a shell of who they had been, the raiders were long since eliminated from any thing meaningful.
This game was huge becuase it kept us alive in the division and play off race( which i dont think we can win, i still say this is 6-7 win team), and he beat the dischargers who have owned us for years now. That is why i rank that game higher. When was the last time a raider team was relevant after week number 4?
October 12th, 2010 at 10:41 am
I saw Revis play again last night, and wouldn’t say he any better than Nnamdi.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:41 am
yeah jimmy you right….he just pisses me off
October 12th, 2010 at 10:42 am
That was the best qb play we have seen around these parts since collins played his last decent game here.
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Huh ??!!??
The FG drive with the fumble, and back to back TOs?
What about the 9o yd drive and the 70 yd drive?
October 12th, 2010 at 10:43 am
michel floyd is going to be a raider
October 12th, 2010 at 10:43 am
# 8RaiderReign8 Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 10:39 am
The best thing JC did was not turn the ball over. That is all.
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You didnt like the two long clock dominating touchdown drives? You didnt like the way the entire team seemed to respond when they knew they had a chance to win even though the defense was being manhandled?
You didnt like the silver black winning a shoot out? The exact type of game we never could have won before.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Bauce, St. Jimmy is a quack. Apparently you are too.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Really, only one blown coverage?!? Cuz I saw what APPEARED to be MANY more than one. So wtf happened on the others?
Other than that Cable had it right. Things to improve on, focus and mentality. Oline does appear to be getting better.
Need to win this game. Need to beat the Niners.
Cliche I know, but I’d call it a must win game.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Popcicledrip Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 10:34 am
I would rather have teams try to beat us with the pass than the run
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Exactly. Running is generally consider gauranteed yards.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Mistic, what’s with the ?!?!?!? Huh? You don’t like compliments, no?
October 12th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Guys the QB issue is nada to me as MistaBrown said yesterday but ………..the ceiling of success is much higher with JC due to his size and arm strength….this is something that cant be disputed….you guys act as if Grads is like Brees….he is spotty on accuracy and isnt a pocket passer…..stop bashing JC like he is a scrub. JC will be your starter. Grad shoulder is shot for now
October 12th, 2010 at 10:46 am
# J Hill Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 10:42 am
That was the best qb play we have seen around these parts since collins played his last decent game here.
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Huh ??!!??
The FG drive with the fumble, and back to back TOs?
What about the 9o yd drive and the 70 yd drive?
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Oh I see whats happening. The game that campbell played was the best qb play we have seen since collins. I wasnt saying that one drive alone.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Kind of sickening how our defensive backfield was exposed,
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Sad thing about it most of the times we get beat, it seems like a lack of communication, or a simple bite on the play action.
How many times did we see our safeties and LBs bite on the SAME play action in the Houston game and the SD game? Heck even the first TD of the season was the S biting on VYs fake.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Jlofty…..not cliche at all my friend…..cant lose to winless team and expect people to believe we turning the corner
October 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Yeah Nnamdi sucks. All teams should throw exclusively at him all game long. We’ll see how well that works out for them.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:48 am
This team is awful in zone coverage, has been for years. I couldnt tell if i saw derrik gibson, or anthony dorsett playing safety. Also our lbs struggle in the zone.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Indeed Bauce.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:49 am
J Hill Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Kind of sickening how our defensive backfield was exposed,
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Sad thing about it most of the times we get beat, it seems like a lack of communication, or a simple bite on the play action.
How many times did we see our safeties and LBs bite on the SAME play action in the Houston game and the SD game? Heck even the first TD of the season was the S biting on VYs fake.
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That is on the coaches and you J Hill. You should be out there coaching it up.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Jhill yep i saw the same thing withthe DBs….confused all day
October 12th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Nnamdi doesnt suck but he isnt a great CB….thats what most on this blog dont get
October 12th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Aso was exposed as anyone else in the D backfield. Maybe there needs to be a change in the Raiders secondary coach.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Oakland Raiders notebook: Poor attendance worries NFL commissioner Roger Goodell
By Steve Corkran
Oakland Tribune
Posted: 10/10/2010 08:52:26 PM PDT
Updated: 10/10/2010 10:45:53 PM PDT
Poole: Not a definitive victory, but a Raiders’ breakthroughOakland Raiders block two punts and end San Diego Chargers’ dominance with 35-27 winNFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Sunday praised the passion of the Raiders fans but admitted something has to be done about getting more of them to attend games at the Coliseum.
Before the game, Goodell mingled with the fans, signed autographs and posed for photos.
“There’s no shortage (of) passion here, that’s for sure,” Goodell said during an interview in the press box at halftime. “We just need to get more fans, and get more fans in the stadium. That’s something we’re being challenged with throughout the country but, clearly, it’s an issue here.”
The announced crowd was only 48,279 in a stadium that holds 63,132. A week earlier, the Raiders attracted only 32,218 fans for a game against the Houston Texans, their smallest crowd since 1967.
All three of Oakland’s home games this season have been blacked out on local TV, stretching the current streak to the past 10 homes games dating back to 2009. In all, 79 of 143 home games have been blacked out since the Raiders moved back to Oakland from Los Angeles in 1995.
Goodell said the NFL is studying its blackout policy, which requires games to sell out 72 hours in advance of kickoff for them to be televised locally.
“We want to make sure our stadiums are full,” Goodell said. Raiders chief executive officer Amy Trask said she has discussed with Goodell the need for the team to get a new stadium built, preferably on the site of its current location.
“We’re having ongoing
discussions about the stadium opportunities,” Trask said. “We’re working very, very cooperatively with the city and with the local officials. We’ve been extolling the virtues of this site for a quite a while now.”
Trask is pushing for a project that includes more than a new stadium. She said she envisions a facility that serves as “a catalyst for an urban renovation in the manner in which to bring economic stimulus for the whole region. We have been working very cooperatively with the city. (We) understand this region. Right now, fans come to this facility and there’s nowhere for them to spend their money in the area.”
October 12th, 2010 at 10:58 am
is walter mcfadden still hurt
October 12th, 2010 at 10:58 am
I would like to see ware get a few snaps in, lets see what the kids got. Same with McFadden as soon as he is healthy. If the kids can play, then I say its time to trade Aso away befor he just walks in 2012.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:59 am
All Conerbacks get beat from time to time regardless of how good they are.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Howie Long would be very disappointed in you. He prided himself on being a 34 DE. Toughest position on the D Line to play, according to him.
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I dont get what you are saying to me. Davis does it in a variety of ways, that is my point. What is yours?
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Last night you said we won our Super Bowls as a 4-3 team, which is not true. we ran one of the better 3-4’s for years in the 80s which is why we led the league or were one of the top teams in sacks.
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You didnt like the silver black winning a shoot out? The exact type of game we never could have won before.
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The Pittsburgh game was a shootout. It doesn’t count as a shootout when one team is doing all the shooting.
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The pitt game was good, the best game of scabkowski’s life!
However that game meant nothing. Pit was a shell of who they had been, the raiders were long since eliminated from any thing meaningful.
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It meant a lot to the organization and the team. If they didn’t believe in Grad before, they certainly did after.
You have completely shot yourself in the foot, Mistic. Turn in your badge. You’re fired.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:01 am
we need to add heard and cut carsile
October 12th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Area 21 had an off game, he is still one of the best press cover corners in the game. Remeber just two weeks ago he destroyed fitzgerald.
Area 21 is rock solid, yet slightly less than dynamic. He doesnt get ints, also I question his ability to lead.
I would love for once to see him get in somebadies face when they drop coverage! Same can be said for this entire team really.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Bauce 4 Real Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Nnamdi doesnt suck but he isnt a great CB….thats what most on this blog dont get
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Interesting take.
So what do we do about Nnamanda and Routt this offseason?
No way we pay 21 Manning $.
And Routt getting big bucks?????
October 12th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Bauce 4 Real Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Nnamdi doesnt suck but he isnt a great CB….thats what most on this blog dont get
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Compared to who, Hayes, Haynes, Old Man Willie?
If he’s not the best cover corner in the league, he’s one of ‘em. You see the catches they made on him were all perfect throws while he’s running stide for stride.
He’s not getting beat clean like a LOT of DBs in the league and on this team.
You wear Aso like a jacket.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:04 am
aso is going to walk unless we pay him rogers brady bress $$$$$$ so trade him or he will leave
October 12th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Trade Aso, easy solution. The Raiders just have to trade him to a contender so he will redo his contract.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:06 am
# popcicledrip Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 9:13 am
young american I don’t think we could get thomas and a first round pick no way namdia is great but think of it franchise left tackle and they already have vonta davis so asking way to much gaither 2 4 round picks great trade
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That’s sort of the point, though. The compensation would have to be that high for the organization to even dream of trading him.
Even if Nnamdi isn’t the best CB in the league, he’s the best player on this Raiders team. He’s consistent, and he comes in and gets his job done without complaining. He’s an excellent resource for the younger players, too.
When you’re an organization in the position the Raiders are, you don’t trade players like Nnamdi away unless you know exactly what you’re getting in return. The Raiders need more players like Nnamdi, not less.
Trading him for Gaither would be a stupid move. Gaither would be traded for a late-round pick at this point. Trading Nnamdi for anything short of a first-round pick and offensive line help would be a terrible deal for the Raiders.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:07 am
# popcicledrip Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 11:04 am
aso is going to walk unless we pay him rogers brady bress $$$$$$ so trade him or he will leave
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This is the dumbest thing I’ve read on here in a long time.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:12 am
LA to TheBay Says:
Last night you said we won our Super Bowls as a 4-3 team, which is not true. we ran one of the better 3-4’s for years in the 80s which is why we led the league or were one of the top teams in sacks.
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You didnt like the silver black winning a shoot out? The exact type of game we never could have won before.
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The Pittsburgh game was a shootout. It doesn’t count as a shootout when one team is doing all the shooting.
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The pitt game was good, the best game of scabkowski’s life!
However that game meant nothing. Pit was a shell of who they had been, the raiders were long since eliminated from any thing meaningful.
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It meant a lot to the organization and the team. If they didn’t believe in Grad before, they certainly did after.
You have completely shot yourself in the foot, Mistic. Turn in your badge. You’re fired.
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You almost had your moment…but no.
last night I mistakenly deleted half my post. The deleted half specifically talked about our 3-4 and the blitz package we used, that reduced thiesman and the fun bunch to nothing. It was in response to a claim that Al Davis doesnt blitz. Although it is not what he favors, our teams have done it and won with it.
A shoot out is a back and fourth high scoring game with passing touch downs. But my personal definition is not the end all be all.
I am sticking by my take, this game was much bigger than the pitt game. Because of who we beat and the circumstance going into the game. Again though this is only opinion.
keep trying though jfb, you be able to pay me back for me busting you on the back pedaling. You can always remember this as the day you almost caught the super villian.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:12 am
YA, his contract states that he is to be paid along the lines of the top 3 or 5 Qbs. Maybe a dumb contract for a CB but not a dumb post.
I was being facetious about no.21 btw.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:14 am
But we also cant forget SD has best offense and an elite QB and TE…..so i dont expect anymore 400 yard pass games…..hell the Raiders havent even gave up a 300 pass game so let’s not overreact….Smith aint passing for 300 on us but gore may run for 150 if we aint careful
October 12th, 2010 at 11:14 am
YoungAmerican Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 11:07 am
# popcicledrip Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 11:04 am
aso is going to walk unless we pay him rogers brady bress $$$$$$ so trade him or he will leave
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This is the dumbest thing I’ve read on here in a long time.
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Why? I’d like to hear your arguement against this. Players do not want to play for Oakland right now. Aso is not any diffrent. The lossing is getting to him. Thats why he only did a 3 year deal and not a long term deal. He is basicly telling Al “make this team a contender or I’m out.” Woodson, Barton, Coleman all good players who jumpped ship as soon as they could. Why would any player want to play for a team without any chance for a superbowl? They don’t.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Raiders are working out undrafted free agen Chis Marinelli from Stanford. He is 6′-7″ 298 lbs, and was a second team all american last year.
He seems like he needs to put on a few pounds.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Nnamdi doesnt suck but he isnt a great CB….thats what most on this blog dont get
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I think that was proven this past Sunday. He IS very good though, I think THAT was proven against Fitzgerald. He’s just not the total shutdown corner people tend to attribute to him.
He is NOT worth Manning type $$$. We could get a lot of help if a trade was done wisely.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:18 am
What position does Marinelli play?
October 12th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Im going to put more opinion out there.
Campbell, Dmac, Seymore, area 21. Thes guys are quiet leaders, that lead by example. That is good in alot of ways.
Hu-jak, romac, mm34, houston. These are fiery guys that once they ascend to a more veteran status will get in your face and let you know when you screw it up.
This is what our team has been lacking since the sb run. Davis says players are pros and should hold each other accountable. Im glad to see that he picked up some guys that will grow into that role.
I would also like to see b campbell get some run son, he has a nasty attitude when he is run blocking, and carlisle is toast.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:19 am
okay young american you were the one who thought we could get 5 pick and joe thomas for ASO so you’re a jack off
October 12th, 2010 at 11:19 am
KC traded away thier best players and hired a GM, who hired some good coaches and built a team. I wish the Raiders would do the same. KC is a good QB away from being VERY good.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Mistic
JFB? You will typically see us in the ’same room at the same time’ so I’m not sure what you’re getting at.
Also:
“last night I mistakenly deleted half my post. The deleted half specifically talked about our 3-4 and the blitz package we used”
No you didn’t.
What you said was…..
“Every team we have ever won the trophy with relied on a base 4-3 man press just like yesterday.”
You DID have a moment, but it was more like a senior moment.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Gaither might go on IR this year
October 12th, 2010 at 11:21 am
carlisle is toast.
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Is that burnt with Butter?
October 12th, 2010 at 11:21 am
RNOraiderFan Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 11:18 am
What position does Marinelli play?
Sorry OT
October 12th, 2010 at 11:24 am
8RaiderReign8 Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 10:39 am
The best thing JC did was not turn the ball over. That is all.
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For real.
His TD pass to Miller was almost overthrown. Miller had to make a great leaping catch and he was wide open. If Miller doesn’t make a great catch (it was 3rd down) we probably don’t win that game.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Oakland_raiders Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 11:21 am
RNOraiderFan Says:
October 12th, 2010 at 11:18 am
What position does Marinelli play?
Sorry OT
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Thanks, it seems that our whole Oline at one time played OT Gallery, Henderson, Walker, Barnes, Campbell.
Hey thats 5 guys right thier! Why not that be our starters? LOL.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Campbell, Dmac, Seymore, area 21. Thes guys are quiet leaders, that lead by example. That is good in alot of ways.
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Now I know you have some sort of vendetta. Or you’re an attention wh*re.
What example has Campbell set? He was whining and complaining. That’s not a good example.
How you can mention leadership and not put Gradkowski on there suggests that you at one time put money on Toledo and lost big or Grad banged your girl or something.
Or you’re Campbell’s agent.
The coaches had enough faith in Campbell to give him 1.5 games before they benched him. I doubt very much the coaching staff ever wanted him in the first place.
Their continuing faith in his leadership is that he leads from the bench when Grad gets healthy again.
Where was Campbell’s leadership when he didn’t have the starting job? He was nowhere to be found. Who was holding the clipboard and following the game, discussing adjustments?
Campbell?
Try again.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:27 am
well maybe not to ravens for gaither but can anybody recomend any better value from a team
October 12th, 2010 at 11:30 am
I would loathe having Carr, Washington and Aso playing better for the Ravens then they did/do with us.
Just too much.
Watching CWood getting MVP was tough enough.
If they wanted Gaither, they would have gotten him already. His reputation is that he’s not interested in football enough. Ravens can keep him.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Need picks, but first need a GM-Coach combo that knows what to do with them.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:33 am
new post
October 12th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Could trade Aso and Dmac or Bush. That would be a nice rebuilding point. We just don’t have the GM or the Coaching to make any diffrence.
October 12th, 2010 at 11:36 am
do not trade dmac maybe bush
October 12th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I guess the lesson to take home from the win is: “The best, most healthy, most talented, best coached team and the team with the most offense yds does not always win the ball game.” Michael Huff, Chris Johnson and Tyvon Branch snatched victory away from S.D.
If the Raiders plan on getting that other monkey off their back (not able to win consecutive games) they better play their hearts off, down to the last second because coaching is about even this Sunday. Don’t expect Cable to dial up a victory.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
RE: DMAC:
Let that hamstring heal! Healing is a process. It is in EVERYBODY’S self interest to let the hammy heal! The swelling has diminished so he is not feeling the level of pain he had last week (for sho) but the torn muscle tissue has not yet healed. His income has nothing to do with the rate of healing. So to argue, he is getting paid a fortune and coerce him to play injured is just another stupid decision. Because the tissue has not healed his functional capacity is NOT 100%. If he runs hard this weekend he is going to aggravate (re-injure) that hamstring injury and that is going to set him back six weeks at least! TC should give the rock to MB and let him carry it to the end zone. Don’t count on it though.
October 12th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
RE: Robert Gallery.
Both MB and DMAC have been averaging >100 yds WITHOUT Gallery, therefore, TC should keep doing what has been very effect. Is gallery an outstanding pass blocker at LG? Trade Gallery to N.E. for a forth round draft pick (ha).
October 12th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
JB,
How many Superbowl trophies has your team earned? I think it is in the neighborhood of ZERO!!! We have been knocked off course from appearing in more Superbowls (by nefarious officiating) than your team has even got close to earning a Superbowl appearances.