Thursday notes
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, October 28th, 2010 at 1:21 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Some notes from the Raiders media availability period Thursday as passed along by beat writer Steve Corkan and those on site:
– Jason Campbell and Kyle Boller took first-team walkthrough reps during the media practice window, with Bruce Gradkowski confining himself to a handful of 10-yard throws off to the side.
– Center Samson Satele, defensive end Matt Shaughnessy and cornerback Chris Johnson were all at practice and could be on track to face Seattle after concussions sustained against Denver.
– Guard Robert Gallery, who was on the field Wednesday with a calf strain and then held out of the actual practice, was on the field again. Cable said Wednesday he expected Gallery to practice.
– LB Travis Goethel (lower back) was on the practice field, was was LB Thomas Howard (knee). TE Zach Miller (arch) was working in team drills, as was Brandon Myers, who missed the Broncos game with a concussion.
Those not present included defensive tackle John Henderson (stress fracture) and wide receiver Chaz Schilens.
– Defensive coordinator John Marshall served in the same capacity for the Seahawks from 2006 through 2008 and was the Seattle linebackers coach from 2003 through 2005, but said the changeover on offense isn’t going to give him much in the way of advance intelligence.
“There’s none, scheme-wise, other than Matt Hasselbeck and being a West Coast quarteback,” Marshall said. “That part of it is still intact. The routes have changed, the philosophy, that kind of thing. Not many of the players are still there from when I was there.”
Marshall said Seattle has a fast-flowing defense, pointing to middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu and outside linebacker Aaron Curry as the key.
“I don’t know that there’s a real standout big playmaker guy, they all make plays,” Marshall said. “They just scurry around and play good, hard defense.”
– The way Marshall sees it, the Raiders longstanding tradition of coveting fast players who look good “coming off the bus” makes more sense than ever given the direction of modern offenses.
“They spread you out and get a lot more one-on-one type situations, a lot more area for linebackers and safeties to cover,” Marshall said. “It sounds stupid, but `bigger, faster, stronger.’ The more speed you have on the field, the better flexibility you have in your defense to cover people and to run down plays.”
Defensive coordinator John Fassel agreed.
“Fast guys usually means success on special teams,” Fassel said. “What I try not to do is overcoach the guys, especially the athletes, the fast guys, the kind of guys that are a little crazy. They;e perfect for special teams. I don’t want them to think too much out there. That’s kind of the way we’ve been going about it.”
– Rookie Jacoby Ford, talking with reporters about being prepared regardless of his role, let it slip that he’d be the starter opposite Darrius Heyward-Bey Sunday in place of the injured Louis Murphy.
“I’m always preparing like I am going to be the starter, that’s what coach Sanjay (Lal) tell us,” Ford said. “It just so happens that I actually will be the starter this game, so it’s no different for me, preparing-wise. I’ve just got to go out there and mkaae some plays when my number is called.”
– Nick Miller has been getting extra work at different positions and should get more snaps, although coach Tom Cable made it sound Wednesday he’d be fourth in the pecking order Heyward-Bey, Ford and Johnnie Lee Higgins.
“I’m getting to know all the positions just in case they need me,” Miller said.
Miller and Ford, both sub-six-footers, have gotten a nickname from the coaching staff.
“The coaches call us the Smurfs. They’re like, `Oh, the Smurfs are in there,’ ” Miller said. “They joke around and say that but you guys can say what you want, I guess.”
More to come after coach Tom Cable’s post-practice press briefing . . .
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October 28th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
first
October 28th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Huey P Newton
Angela Davis
October 28th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Raiders!
October 28th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Jack London!!!
October 28th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
JLH gets benched on PR duties, and now has a “smurf” rookie get past him in the depth chart.
October 28th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Al Davis still way ahead of the game.
October 28th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
mc hammer
October 28th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Haha The Smurfs… Jacoby Ford better come up big…Just let the kid get the ball and run with it… Will some1 get Nick Miller in the game
October 28th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
That agent dude for Lebron James, Goodwin something.
October 28th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Who is Steve Cockan?
Sounds like a Taiwanese Porn Star.
October 28th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
too short
October 28th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Defensive coordinator John Fassel agreed.
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Como?
October 28th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
I just wanna see the Raiders win 2 in a row, then maybe I’ll believe in the turnaround. Come fellas,,can we get a repeat performance?
October 28th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Mark Curry and Keyshia Cole
October 28th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
black panthers
October 28th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Mark Curry, lol.
Didn’t he get some run with the W’s in some preseason action, than hit a half-court shot at the end of the period or something
October 28th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
You all see Lejoke…er Lebrons new commercial? What am I supposed to do? Blah blah blah… if you want to be called the King and be talked about with guys like Jordon or Kobe you have to be the star… the REASON the team wins the championships, not just another role player. At best Lebron can HOPE he is Dwades Pippen…
October 28th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Mark Curry is a comedian & actor. I went to school with his older brother, Jerry?
October 28th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
andre ward
October 28th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Mark Curry is a comedian & actor. I went to school with his older brother, Jerry?
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Much-older brother apparently
October 28th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Maurice Jones-Drew
October 28th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
I cant believe I forgot my boy Andre Ward
October 28th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Mahershalalhashbaz Ali
October 28th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Mr. Snuffleupagus
October 28th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Nah, Mark Curry was a freshman when I and his brother were Seniors.
October 28th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Well Campbell better knock off this every other week garbage and sack up and get us this W on Sunday.
Can’t do another 110 rating to a 10 rating dip again.
October 28th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Saw that one too BSJ… LOL. I will pay $20 to hear someone correctly pronounce that!
October 28th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Where’s Raider O? lol
October 28th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Just screwing with you Kool…….
And please, “his brother and I” not the opposite
October 28th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
His name is pronounced May-her-shall-al-hash-baz A-lee.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahershalalhashbaz_Ali
October 28th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
The next 2 weeks define us! Win em both and we have a real shot to take the division, we are only going to get better coming off the bye with a hopefully healthy Henderson… and that first quarter back with Chaz before he gets hurt again will be awesome!
October 28th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
yeah yeah… i am reading it phonetically and still cant pronounce it! His name will forever be Marshall Ali to me
October 28th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
JLH worries me this week. Too prone to brain freeze and fumble.
October 28th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
JLH isnt starting, and has 0 fumbles on the year.
October 28th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Ford let it slip he’d be the starter opposite Darrius Heyward-Bey Sunday in place of the injured Louis Murphy.
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Can’t say I’m to excited about that tandem.
October 28th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Bcz24 Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
JLH isnt starting, and has 0 fumbles on the year.
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How many touches does he have?
October 28th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
DHB and Jacob, lol
Oh boy……..
Better get a solid effort from our D.
October 28th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Best Track Tandem in the NFL
October 28th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Miller and Ford, both sub-six-footers, have gotten a nickname from the coaching staff.
“The coaches call us the Smurfs. They’re like, `Oh, the Smurfs are in there,’ ” Miller said. “They joke around and say that but you guys can say what you want, I guess.”
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A couple of smurfs,
October 28th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Is Al Davis believing in Bigger, Stronger, faster really that much different than what every other team looks for?
I think the only difference other teams take is if the player is only big, strong and fast then they don’t waste a 1st round pick on him and hop he develops into a football player later.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Chrisco Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Is Al Davis believing in Bigger, Stronger, faster really that much different than what every other team looks for?
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Difference is he never asks if they are literate too. At least until recently.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Chrisco Says:
Is Al Davis believing in Bigger, Stronger, faster really that much different than what every other team looks for?
I think the only difference other teams take is if the player is only big, strong and fast then they don’t waste a 1st round pick on him and hop he develops into a football player later.
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other teams actually higher coaches that can coach their position and play caller that can call plays and get their best athletes involved in a game early. I’m just saying..
October 28th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
is it sold out
October 28th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
JLH gets benched on PR duties, and now has a “smurf” rookie get past him in the depth chart.
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LOL since when? Did you not read the post my friend
October 28th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
No one is opposed to drafting fast guys, its just that Al drafts fast guys that are not good at playing football…besides, every team in the NFL is fast, you never hear “yep, Detroit has a slow team”, c´mon!
October 28th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Kell…..JLH fumbles in the offense? Name that time please
October 28th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
I really think Al has a eye for talent, but he just dosn’t hold a high regard for coached. Will anyone disagree that if we had a Bill Cower, this same team would be 10-6 or better every year??
October 28th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
KKKell is a piece of work.
The end
October 28th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Mista…..Kell is hilarious
October 28th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
If Bill Cower was coach half the roster would not be here. I really DONT think this is a talented team, Al likes track stars, Cower likes football players…big difference
October 28th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Bauce I hit your email about the game Sunday.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
ha oh did ya? lemme check it out
October 28th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Vlad benched for game 2 tonight.
That’s why NL ball is superior. Vlad is a coveted commodity in the AL game, and worthless in the NL game.
Quite the butcher job he did in RF last night.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
BrownStains, you in here venting about your circumstances again?
October 28th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
No, stop trolling mental patient.
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# KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
BrownStains, you in here venting about your circumstances again?
October 28th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
NL baseball is not superior at all!!! Damn lie….since advent of DH rule….who has won more WS titles? Thank you….Fawk NL baseball…..boring!
October 28th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
I disagree. I think this team has a lot of talent. Espescially on D. All just doesn’t want to get with the times and run a 3-4.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Bauce, you saw Monta & Curry last night?
If I hear you say trade Monta 1 more time Im gonna pimp slap you!
October 28th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
41.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Chrisco Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Is Al Davis believing in Bigger, Stronger, faster really that much different than what every other team looks for?
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Difference is he never asks if they are literate too. At least until recently.
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Good point! Or football intelligence, or high character, or evidence of discipline, or passion…
October 28th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Last time I checked, the team is comprised of multiple players, not just a few wide outs.
http://raiderchaos.blogspot.com/2010/10/seeing-is-believing-offense.html
October 28th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Mista……well you better put the baby powder to your palms becuz I want Monta outta here
October 28th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Bruce Lee lived in Oakland before he went to do the Green Hornet and would hit up Raider games
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Bruce Lee was born in China, came to Oakland and in the days of the Green Hornet lived 4 short blocks from me with his wife in Inglewood, Ca. He gave out bumper stickers for Halloween that said the Green Hornet. Did not know who he was then as a kid.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
smh
October 28th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
KKKell when is the last time you sold a house?
Nevermind the month just give me the year…
October 28th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
If JLH doesn’t know you don’t field punts inside the 10, tells me he wasn’t a football fan as a kid. Just a good athelete. Davis drafts too many of those guys.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Bruce Lee lived in Oakland before he went to do the Green Hornet and would hit up Raider games
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Bruce Lee was born in China, came to Oakland and in the days of the Green Hornet lived 4 short blocks from me with his wife in Inglewood, Ca. He gave out bumper stickers for Halloween that said the Green Hornet. Did not know who he was then as a kid.
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Actually Bruce went up to Seattle before he ever came to Oakland
October 28th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
How do you like D Lee’s game? White chocolate is a straight baller! Him and Biedrins are sick in the paint!
October 28th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
GSW = Playoffs
The end
October 28th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
If JLH doesn’t know you don’t field punts inside the 10, tells me he wasn’t a football fan as a kid. Just a good athelete. Davis drafts too many of those guys.
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Shut up old man…..when he returned 90 plus yarders you didnt say that crap….go die will you? He isnt a R anymore…..most PRs are only good for a few years then league catches on….idiot
October 28th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
More Nick Miller please.
He can catch.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Mistabr0wn Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
KKKell when is the last time you sold a house?
Nevermind the month just give me the year…
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BrownStains, I’ve been to Playa del Carmen and Copenhagen this year.
Where have you been, since you want to get personal?
October 28th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
David Lee is a baller…..patna of mines was at a wedding with him this summer….says real cool guy but he hates Bosh lol….said he is a flaming butt pirate
October 28th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Best quote I’ve seen lately on Raiders football…
“I don’t want them to think too much out there. That’s kind of the way we’ve been going about it.”
October 28th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Kell vs Mista….this outta be good
October 28th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
If JLH doesn’t know you don’t field punts inside the 10, tells me he wasn’t a football fan as a kid. Just a good athelete. Davis drafts too many of those guys.
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Shut up old man…..when he returned 90 plus yarders you didnt say that crap….go die will you? He isnt a R anymore…..most PRs are only good for a few years then league catches on….idiot
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Jeez, I disagree with you about JLH, and you have to go low like that?
Who are you, the blog Hostess?
October 28th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
I still say we should try McF in the slot this week.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Brien, I thought your lying azz had a job?
October 28th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
KKKell I asked you when is the last time you sold a house and you tell me you went to Copenhagen?
LMFAO!!
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# KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
BrownStains, I’ve been to Playa del Carmen and Copenhagen this year.
Where have you been, since you want to get personal?
October 28th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Kell shut up….you earlier this year claimed i was sitting in jail…..dont talk about low
October 28th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
McRaider5150 Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
I disagree. I think this team has a lot of talent. Espescially on D. All just doesn’t want to get with the times and run a 3-4.
It’s a 34 team that’ missing the key ingredient which is at least one beastly 34 NT and a good backup.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Brien, I thought your lying azz had a job?
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I do and I am here now
October 28th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
LOL @ Bosh smokin poles!
smh
October 28th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Dmac in the slot? LOL
October 28th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Mista…..thats why him wade and lbj got together eh?
October 28th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
# KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
BrownStains, I’ve been to Playa del Carmen
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Was in the Yucatan last year and had a blast. Everyone should go at least once. Check out Chichen Itza (sp?) and the Cancun nightlife.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Put Nick Miller in the slot with McFadden, Higgins, and Ford as a four wide set.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Dmac in the slot? LOL
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This worked the few times they tried it last year. They lined up Bush and McFadden in the backfield and motioned McFadden out to the slot.
He can run WR routes according to the coaches and has good hands.
No problems with this. Would be a matchup problem for the D.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
[...] to Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa Times, Jacoby Ford will start at flanker for the Raiders in Week 8. Our View: [...]
October 28th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Thats a mental picture I didnt need!
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# Bauce 4 Real Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Mista…..thats why him wade and lbj got together eh?
October 28th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
When davis drafted tim brown, the experts said brown is a fats guy that needs to learn to be a receiver, more of a kick returning speedster. They were wrong. recently when davis took dmac, he was a fast guy but didnt have strength to break tackles, and hips were too stiff to make people miss. wrong again.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
LAtoBay people on this blog want dmac in slot exclusively…do you remember this summer?
October 28th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
I like JLH but man I wanna see what Miller can do….Throw him in just alil more…..
October 28th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
I’d like to see a nice statement game from this team. Let everyone know last week wasn’t a fluke and we’re better than the 3-4 record
Would also like to see much maligned JLH come through with a big game along with the Smurfs.
He shoulda never said that, cause it’s gonna stick now.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
It would help if Campbell actually through to our wideouts…..
October 28th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
tj didnt even want to draft DMAC.
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# Bauce 4 Real Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
LAtoBay people on this blog want dmac in slot exclusively…do you remember this summer?
October 28th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Bauce 4 Real Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
LAtoBay people on this blog want dmac in slot exclusively…do you remember this summer?
Sure do. Hard to blame em, considering his production last year. Obviously, McFadden has shut us up.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
another big wide out that took a while before he came into his own was plexiglass burris. he eventually turned out to be pretty good, not very smart but a good player. Some times it takes a while.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
It would help if Campbell actually through to our wideouts…..
One would have to think this is a point of emphasis this week.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Mistic you are en fuego right now
October 28th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
My house in now under the Century Frwy(110) in the middle of the pictue. If you run your courser over the upper middle of the picture, it will show you whe Bruce Lee lived. Also Mel’s Sporting Goods is in one of the pop ups. That’s where the SLA shootout with Patty Hearst occurried. They sponsored my little league team.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dkgoodman/8634383/
October 28th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
I want Austin Pettis in the 3rd or 4th round
October 28th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
I would like to duct tape Gagrielle Union to my ceiling fan and lick her every 360 degrees.
Unfortunately neither have happened…
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LA to TheBay Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
I’d like to see a nice statement game from this team. Let everyone know last week wasn’t a fluke and we’re better than the 3-4 record
October 28th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
*Gabrielle
October 28th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I liked Schilens Potential but if he goes into the offseason we have to drop him and pick up a possesion guy…. The Smurf crew is cool but we need 1 monster out there makin sure we get through those 3rd and longs besides Zach Miller
October 28th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Troy Smith starts for SF. Lobbied for him to become a Raider but Hue who worked with him, shied away and Troy was DROPPED by the Ravens.
Interesting to see what he can do…
SF has a good team with some talent. I think alot of it was QB play…have to see if Troy is any better than Smith.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Mista that is too funny but why Gabrielle Union????Way finer females out there man…
October 28th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
96. With Schilens sidelined for ever DMC has the best hands on the team…
October 28th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
i preferre jessica alba she is a raider fan she gos to the games
October 28th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Mista that is too funny but why Gabrielle Union????Way finer females out there man…
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Hotter Gabrielle’s too.
Reece, Anwar…
October 28th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Name recognition.
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# PurpleDrank81 Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Mista that is too funny but why Gabrielle Union????Way finer females out there man…
October 28th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Jessica Alba’s skinny ass can get it for sure
October 28th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
but dammit gimme a few hours with alicia keys before she got pregnant….id give her triplets….at the least
October 28th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
A Keys is a piece.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Bauce id give Berry a twirl too but after Gab..
October 28th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Bridget the Midget/Keyshia Cole wwhen she had the gap and Gabourey Sidibe HAHAHA
October 28th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Yeah Mista fa sho she is……..ill do some disgusting things to that gal fa sho
October 28th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Mistabr0wn Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
I would like to duct tape Gagrielle Union to my ceiling fan and lick her every 360 degrees.
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Yikes, no wonder you’re so lonely. No social skills.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
PD81 lol if you like midget then u love Pinky
October 28th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
i would make alicia the next octomom
October 28th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
KKKell has wood for 72 yr old J Fonda & 70 yr old N Pelosi I’m sure he is bewildered by our conversation.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
I do love pinky
October 28th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
What a miserable tool you are!
lmao
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# KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Mistabr0wn Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
I would like to duct tape Gagrielle Union to my ceiling fan and lick her every 360 degrees.
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Yikes, no wonder you’re so lonely. No social skills.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
I’d spin Meagan Goode around the ceiling fan myself lol
October 28th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
From Bill Wiliamson, an interesting take on McFadden’s success:
According to ESPN Stats & Information, McFadden is enjoying his best year by adding a new wrinkle to his game. He’s running well up the middle of the field. Known as an explosive outside runner, McFadden is attacking the middle with gusto this season, and he is showing he can be more than a change-of-pace option.
He is averaging 2.3 yards per rush more up the middle than he did in his first two NFL seasons. His success up the gut is making him an even better outside threat. He is averaging 5.4 yards per rush up the middle and 5.6 per tote on the outside.
Rushers who can shred defenses both inside and outside are rare. It seems McFadden is becoming one of those players . It’s this type of balance that is helping McFadden become the player he was expected to be when he entered the draft.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
KKKell when is the last time you sold a house and dont comeback with “Australia”. Just give the year..
October 28th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
According to KKKell you have no social skills. Obviously Mrs Kell has never been spun, at least not by KKKell, maybe the postman gave her a decent ride.
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# raiderlaker1980 Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
I’d spin Meagan Goode around the ceiling fan myself lol
October 28th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Mistabr0wn Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
What a miserable tool you are!
lmao
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I just told you I’ve been to Playa & Copenhagen this year. Nah, I’m not miserable.
Only when the Raiders lose.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Kell not like white wifey givin you any….why would she want to wait 1 hr 45 min for the flag to go up the pole?
October 28th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
# mistic1 Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 11:38 am
ArchiveTony Says:
Dang, talk about a reach?
Yeah, we see the games too. Guess you just assumed everyone here just showed up, here, for info. Bad news for you is sports writers? bloggers? talk show hosts? they also see the games.
Look at your list of what you consider as impressive to you. that he caught a couple of 4th quarter balls. that he made a couple of difficult catches. HIS SOLE JOB IS TO CATCH BALLS, LOTS of balls, and you act like it’s a miracle if he just does the minimum, or sub minimum? that’s like saying a horrible tackle, who gets beat all game, impresses you because he made a few blocks, or that a qb made 6 completions, while missing 30.
Bey is fast, that’s all. bad hands. runs bad routes, and can’t get separation that you would expect from a fast guy.
oh, and I did actually witness all of the above, like everyone else.
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Nope you missed the boat. My point was that he is improving. he is better than last year, and more than likely continue to improve. Too soon to pull the plug. he wasnt able to make those play last year, this is the definition of growth.
you said i was buying preseason hype, you are wrong. My opinion is a direct result from what i see when i watch, not bloggers, writers or anything else.
Your opinion is noted and time will tell. i think he will continue to grow into a very good player in time.
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missed the boat? your answer indicates it was more on the line of a porous canoe.
stop with the weak whiney replies. your point is he’s better than last year? that’s it? he was the worst of the worst last year. he’s the worst of the worst this year. you reply ‘he caught a couple of 4th qtr balls’. so what? he dropped even more. in other words, he still sucks
again, the bloggers, writers, announcers all see the same thing. which is Bey is a liability. you have selective vision, that blocks out the obvious.
in other words, you lack that what is needed to admit you’re wrong.
October 28th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Exla…..good stuff….you on fiya!
October 28th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
I need me a deaf mute midget with a big behind
October 28th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Mista lol at the spun for Mrs Kell
October 28th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
KKKell if the Raiders dictate misery in your life you are miserable at the core, 24/7 – 365
The end.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
I need me a deaf mute midget with a big behind
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A so thick midget? You sick fawk………i agree lol
October 28th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Kell is a loser
October 28th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
96. With Schilens sidelined for ever DMC has the best hands on the team…
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Nick Miller has the best hands.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
kinda funny seeing some of you argue who you think the other should fantasize about.
I say toss in Gabby, Halle, and Jessica for a manage a quatro, considering all..
October 28th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
When is MR and his one million aliases gonna show up?….Seattle 59-14 this weekend….book it lol
October 28th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
But I asked you when is the last time you sold a house, thats your job, right?
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# KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
I just told you I’ve been to Playa & Copenhagen this year. Nah, I’m not miserable.
Only when the Raiders lose.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
who’s a realtor?
October 28th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
LOL Tony…..no arguing…..there are alot of women id do on this earth….even some hurt ones lol
October 28th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
oh, never mind. just saw 140
October 28th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
He is averaging 2.3 yards per rush more up the middle than he did in his first two NFL seasons.
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GO SOUTHWICK GO SOUTHWICK
October 28th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
KKKell @ Tony but he is here 18 hours a day 7 days a week so the jury is still out.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
LOL Tony…..no arguing…..there are alot of women id do on this earth….even some hurt ones lol
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no lie. dream big.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Tony….Kell is maybe
October 28th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
I’am defintley sick in the head and I swear 1 day I will get me a midget…. I dont want know amazonian broad…
October 28th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Tony…..big girls? Wow aint done that in a minute…..but i will if no one is looking lol
October 28th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Trade BsJ for a used prophylactic.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Plaxico had 1,000 yards and 6 TD’s in his 2nd year and 1,300 yards and 7 TD’s his third year.
Will DHB even get to 1,300 and 7 in his first 3 years combined?
October 28th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Pd81….in college i use to mash em on a 4′8 bz…..does that count?
October 28th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
# Mistabr0wn Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
KKKell @ Tony but he is here 18 hours a day 7 days a week so the jury is still out.
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hmm. maybe canvanssing through you guys?
October 28th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Im to big myself to have a big girl..If you wana see hippos mate go to the Zoo lmao
October 28th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
ArchiveTony Says:
October 27th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
# KoolKell Says:
October 27th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
How the hell can you differentiate Al Davis from the Oakland Raiders Team, when he calls all the shots?
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that is something a 12 yr old says.
won’t matter when I explain it to you. you want the attention, is all.
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Tony, do you know me? I don’t know you, unless you were posting under another name. I don’t speak for you, please don’t try to assign my motives, like you know me. When you post something I take you for your word. Please allow me the same courtesy.
Now, please tell this 12 yr old how one seperates Al Davis from the performance of the Oakland Raider Football Team?
October 28th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Yea anythin under 4′9
October 28th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Gooooooo Raiders!
October 28th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Mistabr0wn Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Trade BsJ for a used prophylactic.
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We have a winner…..post of the week….some dont use condies tho
October 28th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Leave KKKell out of this.
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# PurpleDrank81 Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Im to big myself to have a big girl..If you wana see hippos mate go to the Zoo lmao
October 28th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
The smallest chick I was with was 5 feet it was so funny when we would walk down the street kuz im 6′2 320 and she was like 5′0 and maybe a hundred pounds
October 28th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Tony…..big girls? Wow aint done that in a minute…..but i will if no one is looking lol
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lol. didn’t mean that kinda big, meant big as in numbers.
of course, in the dark not as important where you park, so to speak
October 28th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
PD81….well then in LA i banged a midget….for a cool while too!
October 28th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
If ya’ll like Pinky than you would like this short, dancer sista I’ve been scrogging.
Black girls dig white guys with soul.
(And a few bucks lol)
October 28th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
ArchiveTony Says:
Nope you missed the boat. My point was that he is improving. he is better than last year, and more than likely continue to improve. Too soon to pull the plug. he wasnt able to make those play last year, this is the definition of growth.
you said i was buying preseason hype, you are wrong. My opinion is a direct result from what i see when i watch, not bloggers, writers or anything else.
Your opinion is noted and time will tell. i think he will continue to grow into a very good player in time.
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missed the boat? your answer indicates it was more on the line of a porous canoe.
stop with the weak whiney replies. your point is he’s better than last year? that’s it? he was the worst of the worst last year. he’s the worst of the worst this year. you reply ‘he caught a couple of 4th qtr balls’. so what? he dropped even more. in other words, he still sucks
again, the bloggers, writers, announcers all see the same thing. which is Bey is a liability. you have selective vision, that blocks out the obvious.
in other words, you lack that what is needed to admit you’re wrong.
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There is nothing whiney about what i said. DHb has improved from last year. That is my point. You jumped and in on the conversation and missed the point that I made.
The next point my opinion is just that, mine. i dont rely on media, or support groups, only what i see with my own eyes.
I dont know what your point is, and dont give a rats ass about what you think.
Next time shut your mouth when grown folks are talking, you just might learn something.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
post of the week
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u mean “weak”
October 28th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Big girls try harder.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
I like post 161… Does being in the back of a Buick in the middle of a bar parking lot count as the Dark lmao
October 28th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
LOL Tony….youuuurrrrrrreeeeeeeeee GREAT!
October 28th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
I want to no more about this short sista JFB
October 28th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
ArchiveTony Says:
missed the boat? your answer indicates it was more on the line of a porous canoe.
stop with the weak whiney replies. your point is he’s better than last year? that’s it? he was the worst of the worst last year. he’s the worst of the worst this year. you reply ‘he caught a couple of 4th qtr balls’. so what? he dropped even more. in other words, he still sucks
again, the bloggers, writers, announcers all see the same thing. which is Bey is a liability. you have selective vision, that blocks out the obvious.
in other words, you lack that what is needed to admit you’re wrong.
========================================================= as a matter of fact your take about wether or not he is a good player has nothing to do with the point I made.
You are the reason it does no good to form opinions based on what fans say on blogs, because for the most part, like you many are clueless.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Adios for now Raider fans – especially you Joe Barry…er I mean Brien.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
post of the week
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u mean “weak”
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Sorry but it was a good one….come on Bo you cant be the only one with the jokes….share the wealth…you are a liberal commie so it should bother ya
October 28th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
I’m not a fan Bo….nice try
October 28th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Her name is Cashmir, lol….
Big fakies, three kids, down for your boy.
Not happy being the #2 apparently, she tried to sneak in a late night text knowing the wifey was home to cause some drama.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
If ya’ll like Pinky than you would like this short, dancer sista I’ve been scrogging.
Black girls dig white guys with soul.
(And a few bucks lol)
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LOL yeah some of my white patnas get over too with that…its amazing if yall just know a lil bit than the average white guy you are in like a dirty sock
October 28th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Look at VR…..he wants some brown sugar lol
October 28th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
# KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
ArchiveTony Says:
October 27th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
# KoolKell Says:
October 27th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
How the hell can you differentiate Al Davis from the Oakland Raiders Team, when he calls all the shots?
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that is something a 12 yr old says.
won’t matter when I explain it to you. you want the attention, is all.
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Tony, do you know me? I don’t know you, unless you were posting under another name. I don’t speak for you, please don’t try to assign my motives, like you know me. When you post something I take you for your word. Please allow me the same courtesy.
Now, please tell this 12 yr old how one seperates Al Davis from the performance of the Oakland Raider Football Team?
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I already did comment on it. followed right below the post you just pasted. here it is again. I stick by it. the owner is not the team. the water boy is not the team. the usher is not the team. the players are the team. you don’t have to like any of the above to like a team.
# ArchiveTony Says:
October 27th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
very simple how it works. fans live and breathe the team. the 53 players they hope make them proud. sometimes the owner or coaches get in the way, and you hate what they do. but you still love the team. the owner is not the team. the coaches are not the team. if you are lucky enough to support a team who has a good owner, and good coaches, count your blessing.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Haha priceless
October 28th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Who was in here talkin about Cam Newton?????
October 28th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Brien
Are you going to hold this blog hostage all-day with your needy frontin nonsense?
I thought you had a J-o-b.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
This past year I was a big proponent of bringing in Troy Smith, QB-RFA Ravens. We passed on him and took JCampbell instead. We all know about JCampbell’s limitations now.
In the meantime, the 49er’s picked up Troy Smith as their #3 QB. Now it’s been announced that with Alex Smith’s injury, Troy Smith has been named as the new starting QB, being promoted over Carr, the #2QB.
I predict that Troy Smith with assume the #1 QB position and keep it. He will prove to be an outstanding leader and will turn the Niner season around.
My point, we should have picked Troy Smith when we had the opportunity. He will turn out to be their franchise QB – something that we still need to find.
Write that down as I told you so.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Tony
Did you know that Al Davis is the GM of the Raiders?
October 28th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
LOL @ mistic.
someone throwing a little tantrum? hey, was a stupid comment, and your reaction shows you know it is.
Like it or not, Bey was the worst of the worst, and is still the worst of the worst. you replying that he caught a couple of balls, and that it told you that he’s new and improved just makes you appear slow, and confused.
oh, and stupid. let’s not forget that.
now, tells us all again how Bey looks so good this year compared to last year.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Troy Smith? Who cares?
October 28th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
# KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Tony
Did you know that Al Davis is the GM of the Raiders?
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GM is not the team.
President is not the team.
owner is not the team.
players are the team.
I tune in to watch the players play.
not the GM.
not the owner.
I follow the team. sometimes the GM messes with the team. or the owner. or the coach. regardless, they will never be the team.
You follow an organization.
I follow a team.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Brien
Are you going to hold this blog hostage all-day with your needy frontin nonsense?
I thought you had a J-o-b.
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Phone sales….and im nice with it to where i can do this and that at the same time
October 28th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Hey Kell look….your rump ranger boyfriend AB Paine is here……oh i get it….thats why wifey aint getting you to hold up your end of the bargain
October 28th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Tony
Get serious, you act as if Al Davis was just some old beneign Owner sitting up in the box fast asleep.
Did you know that Al Davis is the GM and Chief Architect of the Oakland Raiders.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Also in sales so I get to just sit here and kick it all day
October 28th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
# JB Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
This past year I was a big proponent of bringing in Troy Smith, QB-RFA Ravens. We passed on him and took JCampbell instead. We all know about JCampbell’s limitations now.
In the meantime, the 49er’s picked up Troy Smith as their #3 QB. Now it’s been announced that with Alex Smith’s injury, Troy Smith has been named as the new starting QB, being promoted over Carr, the #2QB.
I predict that Troy Smith with assume the #1 QB position and keep it. He will prove to be an outstanding leader and will turn the Niner season around.
My point, we should have picked Troy Smith when we had the opportunity. He will turn out to be their franchise QB – something that we still need to find.
Write that down as I told you so.
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hope ur wrong. don’t need to waken up the niners or their fans.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
ArchiveTony Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
# KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Tony
Did you know that Al Davis is the GM of the Raiders?
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GM is not the team.
President is not the team.
owner is not the team.
players are the team.
I tune in to watch the players play.
not the GM.
not the owner.
I follow the team. sometimes the GM messes with the team. or the owner. or the coach. regardless, they will never be the team.
You follow an organization.
I follow a team.
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DAAAAAMMMMMMMMMM
October 28th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Also in sales so I get to just sit here and kick it all day
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No you are lying….no way you have a job according to Kell
October 28th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Sales are great.
No other way to do it IMO.
Bust azz from 6 am to about 11, long lunch, screw around for a few hours there after, rinse wash repeat.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
ArchiveTony Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
# KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Tony
Did you know that Al Davis is the GM of the Raiders?
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GM is not the team.
President is not the team.
owner is not the team.
players are the team.
I tune in to watch the players play.
not the GM.
not the owner.
I follow the team. sometimes the GM messes with the team. or the owner. or the coach. regardless, they will never be the team.
You follow an organization.
I follow a team.
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You choose to narrow the vision, I guess. I look at the whole, plus the W-L record.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
8 to 8 chill with heating and air conditioning do some paper work…All I gotta do is make 3 or 4 sales in the morning get my weekly bonus and relax
October 28th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
# KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Tony
Get serious, you act as if Al Davis was just some old beneign Owner sitting up in the box fast asleep.
Did you know that Al Davis is the GM and Chief Architect of the Oakland Raiders.
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whats ur point koolkell?
I think the original comment was on the line of support the team. someone, maybe you said you can’t support the team and leave out Al.
yes you can.
Al is not the team. he owns the team. he is affecting the team. he is making bad decisions that affect the team. but when al moves on, the team will remain. new gm? team remains. gm leaves? team remains.
the front office is not the team.
if that was the case half the teams in the NFL wouldn’t have any fans, right?
October 28th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Her name is Cashmir, lol….
Big fakies, three kids, down for your boy.
Not happy being the #2 apparently, she tried to sneak in a late night text knowing the wifey was home to cause some drama.
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Say it aint so bro. C’mon as reasonable as you are on here, I expect you to manage this better than that. LMAO.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Tony,
You’re making too much sense. KK may not be able to handle it.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Go get alil pre paid phone and have her call that number
October 28th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
# KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
ArchiveTony Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
# KoolKell Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Tony
Did you know that Al Davis is the GM of the Raiders?
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GM is not the team.
President is not the team.
owner is not the team.
players are the team.
I tune in to watch the players play.
not the GM.
not the owner.
I follow the team. sometimes the GM messes with the team. or the owner. or the coach. regardless, they will never be the team.
You follow an organization.
I follow a team.
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You choose to narrow the vision, I guess. I look at the whole, plus the W-L record.
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I can’t look at the whole. too painful.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Does anyone know which suite number Al Davis sits in?
October 28th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Sorry AIG, I can be a major fool sometimes.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
New Post
October 28th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
pretty ballsy of singletary to make this switch, now. national stage? makes ya wonder why carr was #2, or even signed.
October 28th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 28th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Sorry AIG, I can be a major fool sometimes.
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No worries man. There’s a huge diff between the top head and the bottom head. I’m just laughing with you bro. I’m just as guilty. Was doing the ex and the current showed up at home before I was married. Dumbest thing I ever did in my life. I was lucky I didnt get killed.