Cable Q&A
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, November 1st, 2010 at 4:42 pm in Oakland Raiders.
A transcription of coach Tom Cable’s press briefing with the Bay Area media:
Cable: Injury update: Obviously, you want to know about Nnamdi Asomugha. He does not have a fracture in the ankle. We’ll know more Wednesday in terms of the extent of the injury. We’re doing all the tests and everything so we know exactly what’s going on. Just appears to be an ankle sprain. And how long that means or this week or any of that, really won’t know here for about 48 hours.
Other issues that came up in the game, we got a knee sprain with Satele. Zach Miller’s got, again, a sore foot, kind of what restricted him last week in practice. Darrius Heyward-Bey has a sore shoulder. But again, none of that appears to be serious at this point.”
Q: Does Nnamdi have a high ankle sprain?
Cable: We really don’t know that. We’re running, doing all the tests to see if he simply rolled it, or if it’s a high-ankle sprain.
Q: Any chance he could play this week., based on what you know at this point?
Cable: Yes. Based on what we know right now, the fact that there’s no fracture or anything, then I would say yes. But you see how it responds here in the next 48 hours before you can really make some determination.”
Q:Did Zach’s foot get worse during the game?
Cable: Nah, it’s just about the same. About the same.
Q:He is on crutches . . .
Cable:Just to be precautious, and be smart about it.
Q: Can you comment on the performance of Kamerion Wimbley of late and against the Seahawks?
Cable: I think Kam, like all those guys, is doing a good job. I mean, he’s playing outside linebacker on first and second down and then on third down, he’s raising our pass rush to another level. And I think it’s a great combination with him and Trevor, Shaughnessy. All those guys seem to really be impacting. And then we got some great push inside with Tommy and with Richard and Desmond even gave us some real action in there. So, it’s a good thing going on right now. I think they’re really starting to get a feel for each other, in terms of some of the stunts and things that we’re running, and it’s a nice mix.
Q: Was the way you handled the Seahawks game, in a way, of more benefit to you guys than having everything go right against the Broncos?
Cable: Absolutely. We talked about that. It was a nice job of going in at halftime and you’re up 10-0 and having a real sense that we’ve got to, one, settle down and get some things worked on and adjusted to. Defense, keep playing the way you are and those sort of things. It was a nice job offensively of being able to come out and kind of put that behind you and move forward with some adjustment and, really, just some real roll-up-your-sleeves grit, to go after it and keep pounding at that rock. It wasn’t anything new, it wasn’t anything we were tricked by, it was just simply execution in the first half. We did a better job of it, no question, in the second half.
Q: Do you have any interest in signing Randy Moss?
Cable: “I just heard about that before I came down here, so I don’t know a lot about it. I know he would have to clear waivers and all those sort of things. But, we have an interest in anyone we think can help us. It’s just it hasn’t been a discussion yet and then the fact that it just happened and there’s so much that has to go on.”
Q: So, you’re saying there’s a chance?
Cable: Well, I wouldn’t. I don’t think you ever do if you think it can make your team better.
Q: Is there any chance that Gradkowski would not be your starting quarterback after the way Jason Campbell has played?
Cable:: No, it’s clear cut. There’s no issue there in my mind. What we’ve done is some nice things in the last two weeks. You got to take your hat off to Jason. He’s a perfect example of what Jerry just asked about from first half to second half. So, it’s a nice job on his part, as well as the rest of the offensive players. But, we know who our quarterback is.
Q: Where is Bruce health-wise?
Cable: His comments during warmup and after warmup is this is the best I’ve felt. So I think he’s on his way to recovery now. I think we’re really making progress with it and we’ll see where we’re at come Wednesday.
Q:With injuries stacking up, can the bye get here soon enough, is it bittersweet because this huge game is coming up and have some guys hurt?
Cable:You know, we’re not even concerned about the bye right now in all reality. We even talked about that. We’re not going to worry about what we’re going to do that week or anything. We’re going to worry about this game. The truth of the matter is we’re actually getting real healthy right now. We’re getting guys back this week that we haven’t had for a month now. We do have some things to work on and we’ll see how it works this week, but we’re going to get some guys back that are going to help this football team.
Q: Assume that would mean Goethel, Howard . . .
Cable: Goethel and Howard come to mind right away. Henderson comes to mind right away, whether or not he’s back, yet to be determined, but he’s certainly making progress. We’ve got some other guys, Schilens, who’s making some good progress. Murphy, I would expect would be out again this week, but he’s getting better, so I just think all in all the health of our team is improving at the right time.
Q: Biggest game in eight years, how to characterize it with players?
Cable: I think it takes care of itself that way. We just finished a team meeting here, we talked about the same things as normal, we put the thing that weren’t good enough on tape for the team and the things that are, and we talked about it, and the goal is for every man on this team, and coach, to get better this week, and if we just stick to that belief and that process that’s going on, then we’ll be ready to go come Sunday. It’s exciting, that’s the term I used. It’s an exciting time for the organization, the community, the fans, but you’ve got to keep in perspective, it’s about our team continuing to get better, and that’s what we’ve been able to do lately, and as long as we stick to that we’ll be fine.
Q: As a guy who likes his Raiders history, is it pretty cool to have the Chiefs-Raiders game mean so much?
Cable: Yeah, absolutely. They’re having a heck of a year. They’re finding ways to win games, and they don’t turn it over. They do a good job of taking it away. They’re playing really good football right now so as we continue to improve it should be a heck of a game.
Q: Which of the teams when you were watching the Raiders was the one that caught your attention most, was it the Broncos or Chiefs?
Cable: For me it was – you had to throw Seattle in there, too, because as a kid once the Seahawks came that became a good rivalry in the AFC West back then. But it was always the Chiefs and the Broncos. Those two things kind of always meant a lot to me as a young fan, that’s the two teams that the Raiders have to win if they’re going to be anything. That’s the way I looked at it.
Q:How’s Murphy? Does he need more tests this week?
Cable: It’s just healing. Just time and healing.
Q: Did Chris Johnson pass his concussion test?
Cable: Yes, he’s passed and ready to go.
Q: Is the offensive line as good as you thought? Are they getting better each week?
Cable: I think they’re improving. I think there are some things we’ve asked them to do the last couple weeks and they’ve bought into it. The level of consistency that they’ve displayed the last two weeks has helped this cause. There’s no question about it. But they’d be the first to tell you – we just finished watching that film, and there’s still a lot of things we’ve got to clean up there. I just like if they’ll continue to improve and continue to play with the consistency that they’re starting to get, then they have a chance to be what we thought they’d be, and that’s a very solid group.
Q: Is this a playoff team?
Cable: We’ll see. I think the nice thing is that we have a long way to go. If we continue on the path we’re going then certainly that will become a reality for us. But right now the most important thing is to keep doing what we’re doing because it’s working. I think it’s got us on course to be where we want to be, to become a playoff team. All that matters is go to work on Wednesday and find a way to win on Sunday.
Q:That Stevie Brown play on the onsides kick . . .
Cable: That’s a touchdown.
Q: Is it not challengable?
Cable: Well, what happened is they blew the whistle. What made it unchallengable is they blew the whistle, causing one or both teams to stop play. But … you know … I don’t know how much I can say here … it wasn’t the right call and it is what it is. It was clearly a touchdown.
Q: What challenges does KC’s running game present?
Cable: They do a lot of things well … The little bit I have looked at, they do a number of things well. They’ll formation ya, they have some power aspects to their game, they have some zone aspects, the draw game. Charles is playing his tail off and they’re blocking for him up front. To me, you gotta really take it apart and see what it is, but for right now it looks to be a number of things that they do well.
Q: Has Routt made a considerable improvement in his quality of play?
Cable: I believe he has (improved). I don’t know about a considerable … What I see is a consistency there that hasn’t been there in the past. He’s always had that talent, that ability to play at that high level, but I think he would be the first to tell you. … That job is like being a tackle – you have to be right down after down after down after down and that takes a great focus and a great commitment. I think he’s there now. He’s putting forth that type of mentality, attitude and that discipline that it takes to be consistent every play and he’s playing at a very high level.
Q: Does his play make it easier to play if Nnamdi is hurt?
Cable: I think so. The one thing we’re pretty blessed here is we have a bunch of good corners. Jeremy Ware went in there yesterday and had a couple of struggles but really played well for being thrown in the fire like that. He can get better. We just got done with him, talking to him on film about what he can do fundamentally that I think will help his game. He’s got it. He has the mentality for it to play that man coverage. He doesn’t have fear. But he can certainly clean it up. We’re lucky because we have great depth at that spot.
Q: Who would replace Nnamdi if he can’t go?
A: It would be Chris and Stanford with Jeremy being the nickel player.
Q: Is there a growing trust with the team?
Cable: I have. We started this push for that in camp with some of the things we did in terms of team building and really kind of listening to each other, learning to communicate with each other. It’s interesting being in football how sometimes your linemen don’t know your DBs or vice versa because they aren’t in that world, they don’t play that position. They’re on the opposite sides of the ball. But when two men sit down and get to know each other and talk about it, whether it’s over dinner or whatever, you find out you got a lot of similarities. One is just a lot bigger than the other. That’s about the difference. And a little faster. We started working on it in camp. That was really just get to know your teammates. You can’t trust anyone, you can’t commit to anything until you really understand they’re about. I think this team has taken to that and I think they’ve continued to do that.
Q: Anything you’ve done in the season to build trust?
Cable: We talk about a lot of things in camp. But I think one of the things is just communicating. That’s the thing that’s going on with this football team. I mentioned it after the game yesterday and we talked about it in here last week, we like to have fun but when it’s time to go to work this team is able to do that. I appreciate and admire when they have fun. I like that camaraderie and that interaction that is going on. If you walked out there and saw it for the first time, you’d say ‘Wow, this team is kind of loose that way.’ But it’s a good thing. I think their personalities are starting to show and they’re accepting each other for that, who they are and what they’re about. But again when it’s time to go to work they do that.
Q: What do you say to the fans who aren’t coming?
Cable: I think this. I think they’ll be there this week. I really believe that. I think that the way we’ve played and the investment that we put into this thing as a football team and an organization. I mentioned this before. When we start to do our part we’re going to need you. And we need ‘em now. We need to take over that stadium in silver and black on Sunday. It’s already been hit with me today. Do you think the Coliseum can be as big an advantage as it is to play in Kansas City. I think it can be. I fully expect the crowd to be there and to be going nuts because this is going to be a fun time.
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November 1st, 2010 at 4:43 pm
“And the crowd was feeling it, uttering in unison the serenade rarely heard in recent years: Raaayyyders & Raaayyyders & Raaayyyders.”
talking about the crowd in yesterday’s game. We need 50K+ this week. Make it happen.
Oh, and VOTE YES ON PROP 19!
November 1st, 2010 at 4:45 pm
# Drexl Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 4:44 pm
EMRaiders Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 4:38 pm
“And the crowd was feeling it, uttering in unison the serenade rarely heard in recent years: Raaayyyders & Raaayyyders & Raaayyyders.”
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When Aso was laying on the ground the chant changed to “Nnamdi, Nnamdi Nnamdi. Dude was getting a lot of love.
As it was going on, all I could think about was Mr Br0wn sitting in his seat seething.
November 1st, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Cheats suck
November 1st, 2010 at 4:50 pm
AIG,
I have sent you a trade proposal in FF
please review.
accept, decline or make a counter offer.
November 1st, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Cable sounds geeked
November 1st, 2010 at 4:52 pm
“Coming as it did after the free and easy blowout of Denver, Gallery thinks the Raiders might be the better for having to pound away with the running game before watching it break in the second half against Seattle.”
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Playing great defense and keeping the opponent out of the game allows the defense to stay within its gameplan.
Make no mistake, BAUCE defense allows the offense to do its thing.
Because the defense shut down Seattle, the Raiders could afford to keep pounding the rock, afford to take a shot on 4th and 1…absorb a missed field goal and other things.
Same last week. When you keep the opponent down the offensive game plan can stay wide open.
Good job defense….good job offense!
November 1st, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Say ABSOLUTELY NO! to Randy Moss!
November 1st, 2010 at 4:53 pm
I’ve got to find a way to get to the Coli this weekend.
November 1st, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Working late today RRS?
November 1st, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Cable:: No, it’s clear cut. There’s no issue there in my mind. What we’ve done is some nice things in the last two weeks. You got to take your hat off to Jason. He’s a perfect example of what Jerry just asked about from first half to second half. So, it’s a nice job on his part, as well as the rest of the offensive players. But, we know who our quarterback is.
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LMAO at Mistic!!!!!! Sorry bro. This is your week. I promised myself to be nice. You really earned this week after the Niners week but this was too funny if you can read between the lines. ROFLMAO
November 1st, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Q: Is there any chance that Gradkowski would not be your starting quarterback after the way Jason Campbell has played?
Cable:: No, it’s clear cut. There’s no issue there in my mind. What we’ve done is some nice things in the last two weeks. You got to take your hat off to Jason. He’s a perfect example of what Jerry just asked about from first half to second half. So, it’s a nice job on his part, as well as the rest of the offensive players. But, we know who our quarterback is.
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I gotta believe that Gradkowski is miles ahead of Jason Campbell for Cable to say something like that.
I hope Gradkowski keeps it going. As I’ve said, production over hype.
November 1st, 2010 at 4:57 pm
38.860Todd Christensen Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 4:55 pm
A.B. Paine, in your little world of dreams, yes Jerry does visit HIS SITE, But I have found him to be evocative and remonstitive to applying his talents to covering our RAIDER team! He dishes the good, he’s fair with the bad, and see’s between the lines, and reports these things to us responsibly. Think about this, If it wasn’t for Jerry, you wouldn’t be here now! And neither would Kell!
November 1st, 2010 at 4:57 pm
How can a Raider fan not get to Oakland…unless finances are an issue…..
If you are in the area…get yo self to that stadium
November 1st, 2010 at 4:58 pm
SnB
How do you figure the physical nature of the line play, all of a sudden?
November 1st, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Cable seems pretty set on Gradkowski. He probably wants to give Bruce a chance to run the offense with o-line playing the way it is now, which is much better than a month ago when he gt hurt.
November 1st, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Stephen Wisniewski should be the RAIDERS first pick in 2011 draft.
Second pick needs to be a stud RT if there is one.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:02 pm
KK spring for a Raider ticket. They are going half price. See you on Sunday eh? I’ll purchase a beverage for you.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:03 pm
We’re 14th on the waiver list to acquire Moss!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:03 pm
# KoolKell Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 4:58 pm
SnB
How do you figure the physical nature of the line play, all of a sudden?
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This team is taking on the persona of the HC “pimp hand” Cable.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Dirtiest Raccoon Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Stephen Wisniewski should be the RAIDERS first pick in 2011 draft.
Second pick needs to be a stud RT if there is one.
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We dont have a first…Our second is our first see dick Seymour….
November 1st, 2010 at 5:04 pm
repost
It’s a great week to be a Raiders fan! Isn’t it?!
DHB’s coming-out is a few weeks late…get him the ball, and he’ll catch it 8 out of 10 times. He is a much-improved WR this year — worthy of his #1 selection of late. Just keep getting him the ball.
Speaking of getting DHB the ball…JCampbell is playing good football right now, and his recognition (and reactions to) of Defenses has been much improved the past few weeks. HOWEVER…he continues to throw the ball late when going downfield, and must find a way to earlier recognize the receivers’ separation from the DB’s.
That said…JCampell’s throw on 4th down was not wise when he let it go through that coverage…but it was one of the most perfectly-thrown balls we’ll ever see in the NFL. That was a spectacular throw, and JCampbell didn’t have the ball$ to let that throw go a few weeks ago.
If JCampbell (and the team) plays this well next week, I don’t think Cable can change QB’s…even with the bye week. You do not (wisely) mess with a formula that is working this well…even though I’m virtually positive the Offensive production would not go down with Grads in there. We are extremely fortunate to have both those QB’s playing well.
Richard Seymour…welcome (once again) to your role as leader of this YOUNG DL. Play after play, never letting down (or disappearing). Lift this Defense to greatness, and you’ll be on the fast-track to the HOF. It’s not there yet, but this Defense can be a great one for a long time. Oh, and Rich…thanks for showing us how good Tommy Kelly can be — something that mouth-with-legs Warren Sapp could never do.
What a great atmosphere, feeling and watching this team improve. 5-4 by the Bye…make it happen, Raiders!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Drexl Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 5:02 pm
KK spring for a Raider ticket. They are going half price. See you on Sunday eh? I’ll purchase a beverage for you.
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Go F, yourself. Not interested.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:04 pm
The queefs defense is a fraud. The rush d is ranked high because teams are attacking their secondary. Their rush d is ok but not nearly as good as the stats say. Clearly we can attack the rook at safety, and the rest of the dbs. Look for another big game form campbell and dhb.
dmac and company will pound them in the second half.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:06 pm
# KoolKell Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Drexl Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 5:02 pm
KK spring for a Raider ticket. They are going half price. See you on Sunday eh? I’ll purchase a beverage for you.
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Go F, yourself. Not interested.
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Grumpy old koot.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Q: Is there any chance that Gradkowski would not be your starting quarterback after the way Jason Campbell has played?
Cable:: No, it’s clear cut. There’s no issue there in my mind. What we’ve done is some nice things in the last two weeks. You got to take your hat off to Jason. He’s a perfect example of what Jerry just asked about from first half to second half. So, it’s a nice job on his part, as well as the rest of the offensive players. But, we know who our quarterback is.
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Well whadda ya know!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Bauce is at Ricky’s for the time being….Jon VELLA just strolled in and as usual greets the Bauce…..been at guy’s shop since 87 as a little Bauce….too many Giant fans in here tho
November 1st, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Yeah Grad i guess qb in cable mind but until Al says something otherwise…we know JC gonna be the guy in december and january
November 1st, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Gradkowski is the starter until he gets hurt again, or if he plays poorly in his first game back. Either way Campbell is likely to be playing later in the season.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:10 pm
# aig-raiders Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Cable:: No, it’s clear cut. There’s no issue there in my mind. What we’ve done is some nice things in the last two weeks. You got to take your hat off to Jason. He’s a perfect example of what Jerry just asked about from first half to second half. So, it’s a nice job on his part, as well as the rest of the offensive players. But, we know who our quarterback is.
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LMAO at Mistic!!!!!! Sorry bro. This is your week. I promised myself to be nice. You really earned this week after the Niners week but this was too funny if you can read between the lines. ROFLMAO
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ouch. Vaseline please coach?!?!?
If this is true ( and not just cable trying to force the queefs to prep for both guys) im still ok with it. because I know grads wont be able to do what soup has done.
Can you imagine if he did go back to grads and he flops, and he would, it could be a disaster for a team learning to trust the real leader of this team on offense.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Bbbbbaaaauuuucccce!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Q: Can you comment on the performance of Kamerion Wimbley of late and against the Seahawks?
Cable: I think Kam, like all those guys, is doing a good job. I mean, he’s playing outside linebacker on first and second down and then on third down, he’s raising our pass rush to another level. And I think it’s a great combination with him and Trevor, Shaughnessy. All those guys seem to really be impacting. And then we got some great push inside with Tommy and with Richard and Desmond even gave us some real action in there. So, it’s a good thing going on right now. I think they’re really starting to get a feel for each other, in terms of some of the stunts and things that we’re running, and it’s a nice mix.
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He forgot to mention Lamarr?
November 1st, 2010 at 5:11 pm
My thing is this…..has Grads ever led a win streak? JC has done it in his career…..Cable would be an idiot to break up motion we got rolling…..but to me cable has always been a mental midget
November 1st, 2010 at 5:12 pm
If Grads stinks it up in the first half of his first game, look for Campbell to come back in
November 1st, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Ray! Sup mayne……home playoff tailgate possible jan 8th or 9th…..come up!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:13 pm
14.KoolKell Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 4:58 pm
SnB
How do you figure the physical nature of the line play, all of a sudden?
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Veldheer at LT helps…staying out of predictable down and distance helps…
On defense, players are flying around the field, not a lot of blitzing, but more than usual, different guys getting at the QB and the front 4 is just playing better
November 1st, 2010 at 5:14 pm
If cable screws up he will be back to barny ruble status( his twin brother), and Hu can start prepping his new office next year.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:15 pm
I just dont dig this Grad comes in and stinks up first half crap then put JC in……rhythm is important….JC the last 2 weeks has done well and bringing in Grad for Ppitt game would be a bad idea IMO
November 1st, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Foe sho!!
Im going to the S.D. game too!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:16 pm
My opinion is you play the hot hand and the guy that is producing wins. I am done with the potential play. I play the guy that has one the three most important games in 8 years…
You put Gradkowski in there and he HAS to start strong, otherwise the 2nd guessing and negativity starts up again.
I am going to assume that Gradkowski must BE FAR AHEAD of Campbell in practice for Cable to take a big chance like that.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Camplunkett not getting it done in the red zone and being late with his reads is why Gardowski is still JACKSON’S choice.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:17 pm
But JC WILL be your qb come charger game dec 5th…..bet your ass on that
November 1st, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Lol jhill not like grad is especially great in the redzone either
November 1st, 2010 at 5:19 pm
# Bauce 4 Real Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 5:15 pm
I just dont dig this Grad comes in and stinks up first half crap then put JC in……rhythm is important….JC the last 2 weeks has done well and bringing in Grad for Ppitt game would be a bad idea IMO
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i think it would be dumb as well. Soup is on fire right now, the team is behind him. Cable is taking a risk. what cable has going for him though is Campbell has proven he can come in in relief and win like san diego. there will be a major drop off with grads. one he will be rusty, two he is not nearly as good as soup is.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Ray…..seyi ajirotut is starting for bolts…..im already down there dec 5th
November 1st, 2010 at 5:19 pm
B,
Listen to your man Dell talk about JC and you’ll know why the midget is getting the nod.
Midget plays this week b/c he knows if JC gets the win in KC, Al steps in.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Jhill,
I hear all that. But this team is getting to the red zone and winning games big time.
I am not messing with that at all. I would be saying the samething if the roles were reversed.
I am not use to seeing this team put up points. I don’t care how or why its happening. But I would just as well stick with the whole lineup as is until further notice….
November 1st, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Gardowski got it done his last game in the red zone. 3 TDs, right?
November 1st, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Bauce, take all the little Giant fans over your lap and spank them for me, I do it here, but there are so many here my hands are blistered!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Mistical….i mwith ya that JC is a better qb but Grad is a gutsy lil guy. I love that….but clearly offense ceiling is higher with JC….guys like LAtoBay dont undertsnad that
November 1st, 2010 at 5:22 pm
SnB
Veldheer seems to have made a big difference on the O-line, particularly the Run-game.
Lamar Houston has really fit in with the Power of Kelly & Seymour. Holds his side at the point.
But why just now? Just playing better, or loosed?
November 1st, 2010 at 5:22 pm
# J Hill Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Camplunkett not getting it done in the red zone and being late with his reads is why Gardowski is still JACKSON’S choice.
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The red zone has been largely due to poor o-line play. Not getting push and making penalties. Hu has really tried run the ball in the once we get inside the 5. One of campbells main assets is he doesnt turn the ball over in the red zone.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:22 pm
One thing that makes me nervous about Cable is it APPEARS that he stays with guys he likes a little too long.
If Hue Jackson is cool with Gradkowski than I am too…..if its Cable…man, I don’t know.
Of course there is no way of knowing either way and I really don’t care.
All I want to see is points scored on offense and wins. I don’t care if that Southwick kid is the QB. I really don’t care
November 1st, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Dell is correct in his assessment of JC being slower but Grad skillset has you limited…..cant argue with 92 points and 1000 yds of offense……i honestly dont think Grad can do that
November 1st, 2010 at 5:24 pm
JFB, Banana, and AIG are going to love this, lol.
Am I really defending Gardowski?!?!?
Here’s the thing.
Gardowski believes in himself a lot more than JC. I think he is much quicker with his reads and trusts his wideouts more.
Also, he’s taken to the art of the, eh hmmm, check down. His last full game was full of passes to Miller and the RBs, and he laid off of the WRs a bit.
If the defense was playing half as good as they are now when Gardowski was starting, I think there wouldn’t even be a discussion.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Raider Domination!
Bring on the queefs.
Nnamdi will be back for Pittsburgh. But we won’t need him next week.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:25 pm
KoolKell,
The team looks like they are flying around the ball. Usually the defense looks slow and predictable. Last 2 weeks we see Mike Mitchell all over the field, Tyvon Branch and Michael Huff in the backfield on blitzes, guys focused on gettign at the running back.
I think the defensive philosophy has loosened up a little and they found a formula that appears to be working. Its still straight man 2 man as the zone experiements didnt’ work…but I think they realize that without pressure and flying around you can’t win.
They are also taking more chances…which is fine. EVery mistake you make will be mitigated by more sacks and INTs
November 1st, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Throughout course of their careers JC is better redzone qb…..this is fact
November 1st, 2010 at 5:26 pm
What we are doing is scoring points, period! When is that not been our nemisis? We are also stopping teams from scoring, when has that not been our nemisis? This team is starting to put the pieces together, coming together as a team, and we are getting the results. When has Grads put up 545 yards? I like the option of Grads or Campbell, but stay the course.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:27 pm
If the defense was playing half as good as they are now when Gardowski was starting, I think there wouldn’t even be a discussion.
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That’s been the key to the whole thing Jhill. The defense keeping the opponent down and out allows the offense to do what it wants to do as opposed to what it has to do.
Also, Veldheer is quite a bit better than Mario Henderson
November 1st, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Camplunkett just needs to look in the mirror and shake himself!
You guys are right in that it shouldn’t even be a competition with his skillset compared to Gardowski’s. But the fact that it is should tell you something.
Those red zone throws outta bounds to Reece are terrible. Almost seems like he’s throwing it away content with the 3 pts.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Jhill thats bullshht and u know it…..Graad doesnt believe in himself more than JC….you have no proof of that! The guys have different styles is all
November 1st, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Could it be that Cable sees — and HueJax sees — that Grads is sharper than JCampbell in practice? And that he reads and responds to Defensive schemes quicker & better? And that Grads has shown better timing with his receivers?
If JCampbell doesn’t continue to find DHB downfield, Grads would be the right choice. For all our sakes (us real fans, that is), let’s just hope whomever is in at QB, he continues to lead a confident, high-scoring Offense.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:28 pm
HAHAHAh “heart of lion club is back!” you cats have been a little quiet latley on this issue. Where is the dud who named himself after grads?
Jc has put together a solid body of work. The sd comeback, not the failed comeback attempt from you know who. Ending the dreaded discharger reign.
Destroying the donkeys, and sundays outstanding performance. Almost 11oo yds, and 92 points, with zero turn overs. And back to back wins!
Grads has his work cut out.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Whats up Nation!!! Lets fill that stadium Sunday…miss the energy of a sell out crowd!!! Let’s BLACK it out!!! (and not the tv blackout)
November 1st, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Yeah SnB, I agree, I think the dogs have been loosed.
That early rout last week, also allowed Hue Jackson to loosen the playbook in his play-calling.
Instead of playing not to loose, they’re playing to win.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Our offense is rolling becasue of DMac and Reece, not Camplunkett.
Not only that, our DEFENSE is the real hero here.
Defense keeps up there level of play, are we really saying Gardowski can’t win?
Not worried about the QB position at all.
McFadden/Bush/Reece + helluva defense = Raider wins!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Yeah JC look in the mirror after 2 straight wins back in div hunt with 92 pts and 1000 yards of offense lol
November 1st, 2010 at 5:31 pm
jHill, ball protection, campbell been that way all his life, that’s what it is.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:32 pm
65.KoolKell Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Yeah SnB, I agree, I think the dogs have been loosed.
Instead of playing not to loose, they’re playing to win.
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This is right on. For example, at San Fran on 3rd and goal and they run a clumsy draw and kick a FG…playing not to lose..
Yesterday, 4th and 1 throw to Reece….playing to win
November 1st, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Fugit, play em both at the same time.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:32 pm
i can’t imagine Campbell not starting…
play the winners till they are losing…
November 1st, 2010 at 5:32 pm
My god….life is much better when Hayes doesnt post………Grad throwing ball down field to DHB? Lol dont make me laugh
November 1st, 2010 at 5:33 pm
# J Hill Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 5:24 pm
JFB, Banana, and AIG are going to love this, lol.
Am I really defending Gardowski?!?!?
Here’s the thing.
Gardowski believes in himself a lot more than JC. I think he is much quicker with his reads and trusts his wideouts more.
Also, he’s taken to the art of the, eh hmmm, check down. His last full game was full of passes to Miller and the RBs, and he laid off of the WRs a bit.
If the defense was playing half as good as they are now when Gardowski was starting, I think there wouldn’t even be a discussion.
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Honestly I dont see grads reading the d, most time it looks he has his mind made up before the snap. if you watch closely he drops back takes a look at one receiver or in one direction if it isnt there he bails out of the pocket.
jc on the other hand is going through his reads, and rather than bail, he hangs in pump fakes slides around the pocket looking to throw. That is how he was able to DHB on that long pass.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:34 pm
I am very surprised that they are sticking with Grad. Dont get me wrong I like Grad better but the safe route is stick with JC.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Jhill needs to be put on timeout for a second….he is talking BS….JC is leader of team and team won that game not dmac or reece…..watch the game please
November 1st, 2010 at 5:34 pm
by the way… DHB still can’t catch…
he still keeps leaping to trap a ball in his gut…
can’t catch… not with his hands…
November 1st, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Grads hasnt been able to practice in several weeks. How could he be out playing jc in practice?
This story is a little fishy.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Bauce, you gotta admit, DHB did a sweet curl and ate up his defender for his first TD! Sweet!!!!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:35 pm
I think going with Gradkowski presents more risks than benefits. Has he played THAT MUCH better that he has the QB job waiting after injury?
Man, I keep rolling with the lineup into this week with K.C.
Is this game the one to get the offense used to another signal caller? Receivers & backs used to another ball thrower…line used to another cadence?
I just ask why? If Gradkowski was performing at an elite level or CAmpbell was just getting by,…I’d have no problem.
LEt’s just keep things simple for once. Things seem to be working out for the Silver & Black
November 1st, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Jhill needs to be put on timeout for a second
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LOL!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Florida Pete,
You are right. DHB is still a poor man’s james jett.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:37 pm
…..watch the game please
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Ridiculous
November 1st, 2010 at 5:37 pm
A load of bull coming out of jhill’s posts
November 1st, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Considering the paycheck I would definately have to say DHB is a rich man’s James Jett
November 1st, 2010 at 5:38 pm
most time it looks he has his mind made up before the snap. if you watch closely he drops back takes a look at one receiver or in one direction if it isnt there he bails out of the pocket.
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I agree with that.
But don’t you think pre snap reads have something to do with that?
November 1st, 2010 at 5:38 pm
All the people squawking about getting rid of Routt or Nnamdi or Eugene or Branch or Huff or Mitchell…
…were wrong then, and they’re wrong now.
We wouldn’t be able to offer as many schemes, looks, blitzes, or illusions of the blitz, without the number of great athletes we’ve got at DB. And now that Nnamdi is down for ???, it’s even more important we stayed the course.
The D-line has potential to become one of the NFL’s best. Find a way to not allow a big back-breaking play each game, and they’ll prove it.
This D still has a LOT to prove as the season grinds on…and I think they get it done over the longhaul.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:39 pm
J Hill Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Our offense is rolling becasue of DMac and Reece, not Camplunkett.
Not only that, our DEFENSE is the real hero here.
Defense keeps up there level of play, are we really saying Gardowski can’t win?
Not worried about the QB position at all.
McFadden/Bush/Reece + helluva defense = Raider wins!
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Agreed. I dont think there’s many qb’s that would have lost the last 2 weeks. The D has been lites out. They have scored or put the team in position to score more than the opposing team combined the last 2 weeks. that is why I am not worried about JC back there if the D can keep up the pace.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:39 pm
JC its crazy you got nerve to say we win cuz of dmac and reece…..no not at all…..the entire team was pissed from the Niner game and are taking it out on others
November 1st, 2010 at 5:39 pm
SnB, very good call!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:39 pm
DHB had his best game as a pro too.
Do we really want to roll the dice with the “chemistry” here….
30+ points against the Chargers, Broncos (road) and NFC West leading Seahawks…3 wins
Cable, you better be DAMN sure about this one man
November 1st, 2010 at 5:39 pm
83.Bauce 4 Real Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 5:37 pm
A load of bull coming out of jhill’s posts
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You’re just mad your Ws got smacked up last night!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:40 pm
“We need to take over that stadium in silver and black on Sunday. It’s already been hit with me today. Do you think the Coliseum can be as big an advantage as it is to play in Kansas City. I think it can be. I fully expect the crowd to be there and to be going nuts because this is going to be a fun time.”
The big monkey is right guys, its time to do our part.
lets get it crackin
November 1st, 2010 at 5:41 pm
I can’t imagine switching QB’s in the middle of this. My hunch is, that Cable knows Bruce is not ready.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:41 pm
JC needs to be the qb for this team…..his skill set matches our scheme and he has beat good defenses before…..Grad not gonna be imressive ever vs the better defenses…..this is fact
November 1st, 2010 at 5:41 pm
You Camplunkett fans need to direct all your whining to Hue Jackson and Tom Cable.
I already said I could care less who starts.
Defense and McFadden/Bush/Reece are who I’m on board with.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Hayes, their young, playing in the NFL, and starting to get on the page. There is nothing this young team can’t accomplish, but thay have turned the corner.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Jhill not really mad about pre February basketball….no one is even playing for real yet
November 1st, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Just went looking for tickets, and it’s starting to get scarce. Mostly Club and Mt. Davis left
November 1st, 2010 at 5:43 pm
No we dont dont….we direct it at ignorant ass posts like Grads believes in himself more than JC
November 1st, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Hayes,
I think the playcalling has loosened up on defense too. The scheme is where its always been and thats great.
But you are seeing safeties and linebackers flying into the backfield, they are taking a few more chances on defense.
I think Marshall and Davis had a little compromise. Just a little more pressure on defense…not selling out like the Jets or something…but a little more flying around to take advantage of the athleticism.
And to make sure it makes sense. If you are going to leave the CBs on an island, then it makes sense to get more creative with the safeties and LBs.
Good for them!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:43 pm
fugg me, I find myself agreeing with Hill. What do you know.
btw, leave my W’s alone. We had a bad shooting nite.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:43 pm
they!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:43 pm
its crazy you got nerve to say we win cuz of dmac and reece
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And you’re telling me to watch the games?
Hilarious!
Were you pissy drunk yesterday like you told us you’d be?
November 1st, 2010 at 5:43 pm
thats what i like to hear SR Raider. great news
November 1st, 2010 at 5:44 pm
As much as I was sick of Campbell in the beginning of the season, I think that his benching and possibly the arse ripping they all got after that niner loss really did good for him. I will say, stick to what’s working, not who is believed to be a better option. Grads a very serviceable option and is always ready when called upon, and to me…that is a good problem to have!
Let’s kick some Chiefs butts!!! And BLACK OUT the coliseum!!!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Agreed. I dont think there’s many qb’s that would have lost the last 2 weeks. The D has been lites out. They have scored or put the team in position to score more than the opposing team combined the last 2 weeks. that is why I am not worried about JC back there if the D can keep up the pace.
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Not so fast. How many qbs can make that throw to reece? can grads hang int the pocket and deliver strikes over the top of the d-line? have we seen grads audible out of a bad call change the formation and make the defense pay like soup did?
grads is a good back up, cable is playing with his coaching life, if this is real.
In the nfl a qb must ebe able to make plays from the pocket, jc has a huge advantage over grads in this department.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Bruce got separated shoulder as Gannon said…i bet he is not even close….kell and i agree….wow
November 1st, 2010 at 5:48 pm
we direct it at ignorant ass posts like Grads believes in himself more than JC
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Take that up with the NFL Network and the show playbook where they breakdown all the film showing Camplunkett late on his throws.
Matter of factly said they talked to the team after the 9r game, and that’s what they got from the coaches.
Tell you what …
Give me your thoughts on why Hue Jackson wants Gardowski in there?
You know I’m not a Gardowski fan so your takes are going in one eye and out the other, lol!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Bauce,
You know I’m a stat guy. The D has scored 1 TD and created enough turn overs the past 2 weeks that I believe their points have been more than Den and Sea’s offensive scoring combined. So any QB could have won the past 2 weeks. That’s a true fact.
However, I will go on the record that JC threw some nice deep passes yesterday. JC didnt lose the game for us the last 2 weeks but he didnt win it for us either. Denver was the D, Oline and Dmac. Yesterday, the D just flat out owned Sea.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:48 pm
What are you talking about, Bri en? Campbell’s split-second timing to his receivers? Those same receivers who CONTINUE to have to spin around in their attempts to catch late-thrown balls? From Zach Miller to DHB…if it’s 15+ yards downfield, the ball is late when thrown by JCampbell.
If you’d shake that cloudy memory of yours, Bri — and look at things a little more OBJECTIVELY, you would note that Grads had DHB dialed-in before he went down.
Without a WR presence downfield, this Offense will go nowhere…and until yesterday, JCampbell hadn’t shown he could hit his big man downfield. Even when doing that yesterday, DHB still had to stop his route after beating his guy the first time.
Doesn’t matter what size cannon you got, if you can’t deliver the ball on time.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Jhill you would love to be ppissy at the games like me…..now enjoy your qu33r Fakeple Center while I enjoy the Coliseum……I WIN!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:48 pm
hwnrdr Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 5:44 pm
As much as I was sick of Campbell in the beginning of the season, I think that his benching and possibly the arse ripping they all got after that niner loss really did good for him. I will say, stick to what’s working, not who is believed to be a better option. Grads a very serviceable option and is always ready when called upon, and to me…that is a good problem to have!
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I don’t think either QB has gone out and completely separated himself. So you play the hot hand like you said. If things get lethargic than make a change.
I think changing now adds unnecessary controversy and locker room intrigue.
If Gradkowski plays and they lose or play bad, then all the finger pointing and 2nd guessing starts. Not too mention QB controversy.
Let Campbell play it out. Just like Gradkowski was given an opportunity.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:49 pm
btw, leave my W’s alone. We had a bad shooting nite.
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Ok mayne!
November 1st, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Hayes shut up….u are a soft punk and dont need to talk to me I never liked you and if u show up in Oakland im deckin you plain and simple
November 1st, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Hayes,
DHB had his breakout game with JC as the QB. Team scored 33 points. Shouldn’t we stick with this formula for now.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:51 pm
make it a “black out” this sunday, all black raider gear in the stands,,
about the qb’s, grad is at his best coming off the bench, in fact i would say he is one of the best at it,jmho
November 1st, 2010 at 5:51 pm
No jhill im taking it upp with you……nfl net hates us thats why they employ idiots
November 1st, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Bauce,
I gotta agree with you with the confidence thing. This game comes down to wins and losses. Completions, TDs and INTs.
Its not like Philip Rivers and Billy Volek…..Gradkowski has not significantly outperformed JC to be given the injury free card.
In my opinion anyways
November 1st, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Jhill your comment is BS…..Grad is undersized noodle arm qb he has to play with that sort of bravado….talent lacking u have to do something but to say he has more confidence than JC is stupid
November 1st, 2010 at 5:54 pm
I think it will be JC starting on sunday its the raiders makeing KC study for both QB’s
November 1st, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Mistic,
I have always stood by that JC has much more potential. His problem, imo, has always been the ability to pull the trigger. You may not agree with me but that’s what I observed so far and that’s what the Skins fans complained about him. Hence the dump offs.
Both Grad and JC are seasoned NFL QB’s and I have seen both of them audible. Cable pointed out that JC didnt audible out of the STL formation on that 4/1 in the first half. But I chalk that up as not knowing the playbook. JC admitted he didnt know all the formations yet as reported by Rich Gannon during the Niner game.
One guy has more talent but lack the ability to pull the trigger. The other guy is fearless but lacks the ability to zip it. Personally, I prefer the latter. But I know lots of Raider fans love the deep ball to begin with.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Grad is cool or whatever SnB….but the ceiling is higher with JC and even the hardest grad fans know it but wont admit it
November 1st, 2010 at 5:56 pm
cable is saying grads is the starter so kc has to game plan for him too..cambell starts sunday no doubt..
i said let cable go, i was sooo wrong..
November 1st, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Its just not about the deep ball….to win in january u gotta throw in tight windows….grad cant do it
November 1st, 2010 at 5:58 pm
KoolKell Says:
Drexl Says:
KK spring for a Raider ticket. They are going half price. See you on Sunday eh? I’ll purchase a beverage for you.
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Go F, yourself. Not interested.
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Ha…of course he won’t buy a ticket!! Instead of his own politicians…this guy thinks the Raiders should be responsible for the state of local schools and streets and businesses in HIS community…there’s no way he’ll support the team. He’ll demand that the team support him, though.
One special brand of hypocrite, that KK.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Its not just the fans that loves the deep ball this team is built for the deep ball
November 1st, 2010 at 6:00 pm
nfl network top 10 (no order)
montana
manning
walter peyton
jim brown
jerry rice
dick butkus
lawrence taylor
reggie white
I´m missing 2…any suggestions?
November 1st, 2010 at 6:00 pm
U guys know Grad cant do it and stop lying that he can….yes he is a gamer with guts but he aint a true nfl starter…..stop lying please
November 1st, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Anyways im bout to finish my drink at Ricky’s see ya later
November 1st, 2010 at 6:02 pm
I love the way Grad plays as much as anyone but to be honest he is a 2nd string QB
November 1st, 2010 at 6:03 pm
When I come back for xmas, Ricky’s is on my list of things to do!
November 1st, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Campbell’s passer rating 82.5
Gradkowski 71.1
November 1st, 2010 at 6:04 pm
I WIN!
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Ok mayne!
You win …..
By the way, will more than likely finally get to hollar at you in SD.
Trying to get at least one of the homies to roll up to KC, but everyone is crying broke. Plus wifey has to work and the Gparents are not coming through on the baby sitting tip.
November 1st, 2010 at 6:05 pm
I think the other big lesson of this game was that Jacoby Ford and JLH need to get in the game more as well.
November 1st, 2010 at 6:05 pm
there aint any QB that i would want more to come off the bench and play if my 1st QB got hurt then Grad
November 1st, 2010 at 6:09 pm
No jhill im taking it upp with you
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Still waiting on your take on why Jackson prefers Gardowski!
November 1st, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Q: Is there any chance that Gradkowski would not be your starting quarterback after the way Jason Campbell has played?
Cable:: No, it’s clear cut.
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Two-fold smoke screen: Keeps kc guessing, keeps the flame underneath Campbell. I like it.
I know stats are useless, but fun to look at last couple of games.
Great time listening to seattle sports talk today. Lots of excuses. It was awesome.
Bad week-end of football in Wash. state. Cougs loose, Stanford beats UW, Raiders destroy Hawks, combined score 116-3.
Winning breeds confidence. Players coming into their own. Cable has them beleiving.
Carroll said Oakland was hitting them hard. Gave credit to Cable and Co. I like how they’ve opened the gates on O and D more and more, should be a good game on Sunday.
No Moss. Please.
November 1st, 2010 at 6:12 pm
I was a big JCampbell supporter when we got him, and I’m still a big fan. I think he can get it done. But, I also think Grads can get it done…and Grads has shown again and again that he’s ready when called upon.
If JCampbell looks good-great, don’t change a thing. Two consecutive quarters of sluggish play, though, and replacing QB’s shouldn’t wait. Teams don’t stay hot forever…and we need to stay hot.
Cable is playing it right…prodding JCampbell and Grads at the same time.
November 1st, 2010 at 6:20 pm
No Moss, no maas.
November 1st, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Or mas…either way = no way to Moss!
November 1st, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Raiders got all they need right now. No head cases.
When they are all healthy, look out!
Meant to add how great it was to see them score 20 in the 4th. Put a fork in them when the hawks still felt they were in the game.
November 1st, 2010 at 6:26 pm
some games it takes more than two quarters to get going. sunday we didn’t do a lot of offense, couldn’t get the run game going, but after half time the o hit it’s stride and started making gains on the ground. first half they were just good wnough to keep the d rested
November 1st, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Man, i would love a rematch with Tenn and Houston right now. Aint no way they would run on our front four now.
November 1st, 2010 at 6:29 pm
My stance is – put the guy in who gives us the best chance to win each week. JC or BG. I echo the sentiments, if you have any means to get to this game get there. I’d come out if I could but airfare is just plain sick right now. Already having to pay to get to the OR/ORST game in Dec.
November 1st, 2010 at 6:34 pm
all this grad -campbell talk is silly.. the reason our team is kicking azz, veldheer and gallery are blowing out d-lines.. that’s where it started..gallery got healthy, veldheer replaced henderson and dmc’s hamstring healed enough tl allow him to run thru the holes. veldeheer and gallery have been awesome
November 1st, 2010 at 6:34 pm
143.aig-raiders Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Man, i would love a rematch with Tenn and Houston right now. Aint no way they would run on our front four now.
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Might see them later. Never know…….
November 1st, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Island, that would be awesome.
November 1st, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Yes it would!
November 1st, 2010 at 6:42 pm
It is easy to see why Bruce is way ahead of Jason. When Jason drops back to pass and the pass rush is coming hard, he panicks and tucks it, or curls up with the ball in a cacoon. Jason does this way too soon. He has way more time to go through his progressions than he thinks.
Bruce is way better in this situation. He will go through his progressions until the very last minute until he can almost feel a fingertip on his back, and by that time he can find a receiver for completions.
Plus on scrambles Jason acts like he has no idea where the first down is. Bruce know where it is and it’s do or die to get there.
November 1st, 2010 at 6:42 pm
kc has to game plan for the extra tackle (barnes) who is eligible and can catch! and who wanted to fire huejack??our scheme is awesome when it is clicking. we always have a mismatch somewhere.
November 1st, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Big V, and Gallery have been mowing dudes…
November 1st, 2010 at 6:47 pm
barnes is going to catch a few touchdowns this year
November 1st, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Marcel Reece is creating jobs and revolutionizing the FB position. Teams will be having those Gates and Gonzales types of TE’s playing fullback. They are 3rd and 4th down nightmares.
November 1st, 2010 at 6:53 pm
in my opinion the best is yet to come..mclain is getting better by the game. he had a chance at a pick six sunday, he just knocked the ball down..he’ll get it soon.and mm34 is laying the wood, ouch..
November 1st, 2010 at 6:55 pm
504 Raider Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 6:42 pm
It is easy to see why Bruce is way ahead of Jason. When Jason drops back to pass and the pass rush is coming hard, he panicks and tucks it, or curls up with the ball in a cacoon
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Come-on man. These two QBs have not distinguished themselves from each other.
Gradkowski is a 52% passer 4tds and 4ints this year. He is 0-2 as a starter, 1-0 in relief.
I state this not to say one QB is better than another…I post those statistics to bring things back to reality.
Gradkowski has not distinguished himself with elite level play that would make him a SLAM DUNK to return to the line up given JC’s production (read wins).
Again, no QB has distinguished himself to this point….that heart and all that is a little weak. Both of those QBs want to win and want to play.
November 1st, 2010 at 6:56 pm
our coaching has really improved. They are really game planning and exposing weaknesses in the other team. Its nice to see how well everything is coming together. It will be interesting to see how we play from behind since we haven’t had to that for a couple weeks now.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:03 pm
our d backfield is solid and deep, our linebackers are playing very well, we are blitzing, and keeping the o-line on their heels, they don’t know where the rush is concentrated… seymour and kelly are kicking azz and our offense keeps them rested…
November 1st, 2010 at 7:03 pm
SnB,
Dude that whole post went over your head. I don’t care what stats say. My eyes have watched Campbell curl into a cacoon every time the pass rush comes too hard at him. Campbell makes plays when he is standing straight up and has all kind of time to throw.
People who don’t know football can see it. I’m telling you that is what Hue Jax and Cable sees. He did it a couple times yesterday with the team completely in control. Usually when you have a good lead you feel more confident and face the pass rush with some nutz. Not Campbell, curls up and after it’s over, comes out looking like a butterfly.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:03 pm
504,
Jason Campbell “Curls up with the ball in a cocoon?”
ARe you really watching the games man. The team has one 3 of 4 and the team has put up 30+ in 3 of 4. And that’s with the QB you said “panicks and tucks it in”
The QB thing will sort itself out…don’t discount bottom line production.
Wins are what matters. Nothing else. Not hope to win…not dreams or Walt Disney like endings.
Just stone cold wins by any way possible.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:04 pm
If Cable goes back to Grads now would be the best time. If he leaves Campbell in there more than a few more weeks i don’t think he can change to him, because Campbell is starting to get comfortable and that will settle it the argument.
I really feel Campbell has a better skillset fr this high powered offense and Gradkowski seems to struggle with physical defenses. Campbell’s arm is just stronger and longer and he’s more of a pocket passer which fits this system.
Campbell biggest weakness is his command of this team yet. But that is rapidly changing the gap betwen the two as far as that is concerned is closing. Once it does Campbell’s physical tools will outweigh Gradkowski’s fiery personality. Then it will be how efficient can you run this offense I think that will prove to be Campbell.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:05 pm
504,
You missed my post. Gradkowski is a 50% passer that is 0-2 in his starts. That type of performance is bottom line. The running around thumping the chest and all that is good for show…but the ONLY THING that counts is winning and production.
Your statement about curling up in a ball is your weak attempt to politic for your boy.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Wins are what matters. Nothing else. Not hope to win…not dreams or Walt Disney like endings.
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LOL!
Why do you think Hue prefers Gardowski?
November 1st, 2010 at 7:10 pm
504
you’re full of crap I’ve seen too many times when Grads will take sacks as well the problem is he can’t get up. JC can stand in there and take the pounding plus what I really like about JC is he will throw the ball away and play the next down. Which is part of game management. While Grads has a propensity to take too many chances throwing into coverage which you rarely see JC do. Grads takes too many chances with the football IMO he doesn’t play within himself. Yeah he’ll cut it loose but sometimes unwisely.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Here’s an example:
Remember that play when Campbell got rushed and he threw the ball away and it almost looked like intentional grounding because he was barely outside the hash marks?
Well, he had the angle to get away from that defender and keep rolling away from him and there were receivers wide open down field.
But he panicked and threw the ball to the ground to avoid the defender who would have never gotten to him anyway.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Will the owner step in and make Hue start Camplunkett?
Amazing that winning 3 outta 4 hasn’t done it when they were so adamant about Camplunkett starting the Tenn game and declaring Gardowski the backup.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:12 pm
hey Priest I am happy with Campbell right now. But don’t you think he still throws a little high sometimes? A lot less of those in the seahawks game, but I saw quite a few in the broncos game.
And do you have any idea why McFadden might have went back to the left on his long run when he probably would have had a TD if he stayed running to the right? Still happy with his performance too though.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Jhill,
You might just be right wth Hue pereferring Gradkowski and I have no problem with it.
But I guarantee you that if Gradkowski is preferred then it has to do with making plays…not rah, rah, rah or the other QB “curling up in a ball”
November 1st, 2010 at 7:13 pm
JC has done well, but I agree…if he gets guts like Grads, then he will be the man! Maybe not the next Plunkett, but maybe his own! But like I said earlier…stick to whats working and winning!
November 1st, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Look SnB and Priest,
First and foremost I’m very superstitious so I’m all for Campbell staying in there even when Bruce is healthy. But if the team starts to falter and they are both healthy, I gotta go with Bruce.
Right now I don’t want to see sh!t changed from what we got going.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I don’t care what Cable says publicly if Campbell goes out against KC and plays a good game again there is no way he will be able t mak a change without the other coaches telllinh him, we shouldn’t do this just yet. Let’s see how he plays the next few eeks if he strruggles you have Grads in your pocket but the way he’s playing could affect this team. If you go back to Grads whenn he’s playing well.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:17 pm
504,
So you are telling me that Campbell is scared in the pocket? That he is afraid to get hit?
Not buying your analytics on some throw away play.
I am not going to argue Gradkowski vs. Campbell because that is not what this is about.
This is about the fact that the Raiders have two QBs that have different strengths and weaknesses that have left both QBs indistinguishable.
You can get on the Walt Disney tip with Gradkowski….but 50% completion 4tds 4ints and 0-2 in his starts is not what I call SLAM DUNK STARTER…..
Campbell for sure has not taken the job yet either….”living in his cocoon aside…..”
If Gradkowski starts its because the coaches think he can run the offense the best….not because the other rolls up and shakes in fear as he takes the snap
November 1st, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Jhill,
You might just be right wth Hue pereferring Gradkowski
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Isn’t that what both he and Cable said?
It’s Hue’s call who plays on offense, so if we arehearing after 2 big wins that Gardowski is still the guy, then ut just makes you wonder what’s really going on.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Cable:You know, we’re not even concerned about the bye right now in all reality. We even talked about that.
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If they were so un-concerned why were they talking about it?
November 1st, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Dj,
They talked about not talking about the bye or they talked about the bye and then said hey lets not talk about this.
I was scratching my head when I read that too & then I remembered who said it.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:23 pm
I can’t blame DMC on that I think he saw a player coming at him from behind to the right the problem is it was his own teammate. I think Campbell just needed to feel more comfortable in this scheme and as he plays more you see that happening. He threw a dart to DHB on that double move for 69 YTD. Once he and DHB really get a feel for each other that combo has a chance to be awesome. DHB is going to be a beast to deal with in the near future.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Jhill,
It most likely is Hue’s call. The offense is infinitely better than its been in almost a decade so whatever he says I am cool with.
In my opinion though, I don’t think either QB has put forth a complete hold on the job like Vick did in Philly.
I don’t really care which QB plays as long as they win
November 1st, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Off topic, but Pat Burrell has been at bat 13 times in the WS and struck out 11.
That is horrible.
Ok, sorry.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Let’s get to the game on Sunday boys! How sweet would it be to go into the bye week 5-4 and 3-0 in the division!
Giants about to win it!!
Yes on Prop 19!!!
GET IT DONE!!!!
November 1st, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Hey Nation! What a great 2 weeks! Kill the Queefs!!!
I gotta say: whatever happened to “Trade DMac for…”
I say trade Dmac for…. NO FRIGGIN WAY!
November 1st, 2010 at 7:26 pm
The Vik’s gave up a 3rd pick for Moss and dropped him after 4 games? Hands down the worst acquisition I’ve ever seen in sports. The D Hall fiasco may be a close 2nd. WHat did we get from him 8 games?
smh
November 1st, 2010 at 7:26 pm
I look forward to seeing how DHB will build off this game. The Chiefs CB Flowers has been pretty good though, and I think he’ll be matched up with DHB. And what is your assessment or Routt? He’s been one of my favorite surprises, I think his only TD given up was the one in SD. That is big considering he plays opposite Asomugha.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:27 pm
tj did you ever peek at still photos of M Reece or just DHB ?
November 1st, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Whats good Nation. Planning on having a few inside stories for you guys on the pillars of the Raider Nation coming soon.
Hoping we can spread the word and get the stadium filled this weekend.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:27 pm
I am watching the Monday Night game and Peyton Manning.
Until I see that level of play, no one QB on this team has a lock on the QB position
November 1st, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Here we go my childhood team is about to get it done!!!!!!!!
November 1st, 2010 at 7:29 pm
174.Mistabr0wn Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Dj,
They talked about not talking about the bye or they talked about the bye and then said hey lets not talk about this.
I was scratching my head when I read that too & then I remembered who said it.
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Ha. I’m okay with Cable as long as we’re winning, but some of those “Cableisms” make it hard to read these interviews.
“We did some things out there today with the deal and things and just, you know keep getting better and things and that deal there and things are all a part of what that is.”
What?
November 1st, 2010 at 7:30 pm
The damn Giants just won the WS DAMN!!!
November 1st, 2010 at 7:32 pm
tj, nobody cares about the SF Giants.
Did you get your grimy hands on still photos of M Reece or just DHB, you being an insider and all.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Mistabr0wn Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 7:32 pm
tj, nobody cares about the SF Giants.
Did you get your grimy hands on still photos of M Reece or just DHB, you being an insider and all.
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Which ones?
November 1st, 2010 at 7:36 pm
I used to love the Giants as a child growing up in Bay View district. And FINALLY they do what I’ve been waiting for since I was 6 years old.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Who has the hot hand right now for Oakland?
The coaches!!!!!!!!!!
I’m with whoever they put out there!
(as long as they’re gettin it done of course)
November 1st, 2010 at 7:41 pm
This should be a celebration for all sports fans Bay Area wide the BA is all about championships and finally the the Giants have one.
A’s fans we shouldn’t feel jealous we have a glorious history here in the bay. W’ve been to 7 WS and have won 5 championships it’s high time the Giants won something.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:41 pm
The Colts?
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# priesttj Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Here we go my childhood team is about to get it done!!!!!!!!
November 1st, 2010 at 7:41 pm
24-13 Raiders!
November 1st, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I’m sorry we’ve been to 6 and won 4 championships.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:42 pm
190.priesttj Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 7:36 pm
I used to love the Giants as a child growing up in Bay View district. And FINALLY they do what I’ve been waiting for since I was 6 years old.
………………………
Quick Priesttj-
Who did Juan Marichal throw his no-hitter against?
Name the team……….
November 1st, 2010 at 7:43 pm
We??????
Seems like you are a Giants fan. Get off the fence numb nuts!
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# priesttj Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I’m sorry we’ve been to 6 and won 4 championships.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:44 pm
I can’t remember son it’s all a blur to me right now. Not into trivia right now.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Peyton Manning has to be the best all-time QB ever. This guy is a maestro when he’s running an offense. And, it doesn’t seem to matter if hey are starters, back-ups or whatever. He just beats your as$ and eats your lunch. To have a QB like him. dream on….
November 1st, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Shannarat now says he benched McNabb because he isnt in good enough shape to run the 2 minute drill with no time outs. Really? I think the old rat is trying to give Wade Phillips and Brad Childress a run for “Coach of the Year”…
November 1st, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I was born in 1954 the year the Giants won in NY.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Translation son:
He’s not a Giants fan he’s hopping on the bandwagon, kick him off son.
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# priesttj Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 7:44 pm
I can’t remember son it’s all a blur to me right now. Not into trivia right now.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:47 pm
# JB Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Peyton Manning has to be the best all-time QB ever. This guy is a maestro when he’s running an offense. And, it doesn’t seem to matter if hey are starters, back-ups or whatever. He just beats your as$ and eats your lunch. To have a QB like him. dream on….
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Greatest regular season QB ever. Not so much in the playoffs.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:48 pm
If DHB played with P Manning he would have at least 3 career TD’s in his illustrious career….period
November 1st, 2010 at 7:48 pm
He’s sure whopping some a$$ tonight. Not as much in the score but he’s just amazing to watch.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:48 pm
i second post 199….. favre is the toughest…
November 1st, 2010 at 7:50 pm
I have to admit I haven’t been as much a Giants fan as I was growing truth be told I haven’t been a huge baseball fan since my youth. Now in the last few years since they got Barry Bonds is when I jumped back on the wagon.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:51 pm
207.priesttj Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 7:50 pm
I have to admit I haven’t been as much a Giants fan as I was growing truth be told I haven’t been a huge baseball fan since my youth. Now in the last few years since they got Barry Bonds is when I jumped back on the wagon.
………………….
OK. The Houston Colt 45’s
November 1st, 2010 at 7:52 pm
DHB’s problem is he’s never played with a great QB or he would be much more advanced.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:52 pm
barry bonds is why i turned on them. ill be damned to root for a franchise that knew he was doping and still signs him just to fill seats. pathetic.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Barry Bonds = * Mr. Juice
I’m not a baseball fan but SF is better off without Mr. Prima Donna.
Actually, I’d rather watch a preseason Football game than the WS. Baseball is boring – at least to me it is.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Down here in the N.O. back when Peyton and Eli hit 5 yrs old, Archie had them doing 3, 5 and 7 step drops in their backyard. The other brother Cooper was the WR catching all the passes. He woulda been like Freddie B. a possesion receiver until his neck injury on a kickoff at Ole Miss ended his playing days.
Jim Mora tells the story all the time about how when Peyton was still in high school and used to visit the Saints training camp during the summer, he would be the best QB in camp during 7 on 7 drills.
November 1st, 2010 at 7:56 pm
He was the best of a league of juicers they didn’t have the talent he did that’s why he dominated. He’s in the top 5 players to ever suit up.
Juice that!!
November 1st, 2010 at 7:56 pm
#212
A totally believable and good story.
Practice, practice, practice. It does make a difference.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:06 pm
At least he puts in the work to get better and he is getting better but all everyone ever wants to do is slam him.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Well at least Texas still has the Cowboys to fall back on.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:07 pm
…and the Longhorns.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Don’t blame DHB for his lack of production, blame Al Davis. We can’t expect him to produce like a top 10 pick because he should have never been a top ten pick.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Raiders -3
Week 9
November 1st, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Huuuuummmmmm Baby!!!!!!
When the Giants come to town….it is bye-bye BABY!!!!
WS mofer’s!!!!!!!
Every pitcher will be back and we might win another 3-4 rings if Sabes can put together an actual major league lineup.
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH!!!!
November 1st, 2010 at 8:12 pm
And Barry Bonds is one of the greatest ever!!!
Put an asterick on him, put an asterick on that communist twitching losers 40-40, Big Pimples 49 homer rookie year, 1989 and Eric Gagne’s save record.
Print that.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:12 pm
MR how many aliases do you have? Are you competing with OakGlen ?
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# A.B. Paine III Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Don’t blame DHB for his lack of production, blame Al Davis. We can’t expect him to produce like a top 10 pick because he should have never been a top ten pick.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Congratulations to the San Francisco Giants.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Bonds didn’t need to juice. He was a HOF’er BEFORE his head grew (literally) by leaps and bounds. But he did, and that’s why his image will always be tarnished.
McGwire NEVER juiced PERIOD! Neither did Sosa.
Those are the real heroes.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:13 pm
tj, you are coming unglued on a blog because all the dumb sh!t you say gets thrown back in your face!
LOL
November 1st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Yeah and the Matians are on their way to earth DJ go outside and wait for them.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:16 pm
If the Giants can win the World Series with Cody Ross hitting clean up in the clinching game, than the AFC West is in the bag.
Fact.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:16 pm
He was a skinny legged prick before the roids, he had to juice to compete with the other juicers! They are all a disgrace to the game. Forget the * ban them all from the Hall. Calling B Bonds the best ever is about as dumb a thing I read in here in at least 10 days!
The end
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Just Fire Baby Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 8:12 pm
And Barry Bonds is one of the greatest ever!!!
November 1st, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Congrats to all the Giants fans and you too JFB. I’m an A’s fan and pitching always beat hitting. I stilll feel the pain of the Kirk Gibson and the Dodgers pitching staff.
Can’t stand Barry Bonds and couldnt be happier that he didnt win anything.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Buster Posey + Rolando McClain = 2 Bay Area rookies about to take the Bay by fire in the next 10 years.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:19 pm
theres still baseball going on?
November 1st, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Olinesux, the O-line doesn’t suck any more.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:21 pm
how do you make that trade Aig?
November 1st, 2010 at 8:21 pm
I was desperate for a QB. I dont have one man. That trade gave me a QB and more players to start.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:24 pm
It really boils down to Gore for Freeman. Austin is no good with no QB. I dont have a QB on my roster that is starting now.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:25 pm
MR I dont click youtube links.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:26 pm
AB,,
Soooo Trueeee. LMAO.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:29 pm
238.priesttj Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Yeah and the Matians are on their way to earth DJ go outside and wait for them.
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I was just trying to add some levity. This blog could use some.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Are you guys going to get out there and legalize it tomorrow or what?
You ask me and that vote is of greater significance to the future of this country than any congressional, senate or gov’s race.
November 1st, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Ouch!
November 1st, 2010 at 8:49 pm
238.priesttj Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Yeah and the Matians are on their way to earth DJ go outside and wait for them.
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I’ve been standing outside for 20 minutes and NO Martians…PERIOD!
November 1st, 2010 at 8:52 pm
#6 Darren McFadden OAK RB Att.122 20.3 TotYds.668 AVG/c.5.5 Avg/G.111.3 TD.4
#7 Jamaal Charles KC RB Att.103 14.7 TotYds.666 AVG/c.6.5 AVG/G.95.1 TD.2
Stats for all of you who care…
YES ON PROP 19!
November 1st, 2010 at 8:54 pm
GET OUT AND VOTE TOMORROW!!!
GET OUT AND SELL OUT THE GAME ON SUNDAY!!!
YES ON PROP 19!
YES ON 5-4 AT THE BYE!
November 1st, 2010 at 8:55 pm
See. I will probably get banned again in seconds.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:00 pm
DEFENSE STATS –
VS RUN
Oak – 26
KC – 7
VS Pass
Oak – 4
KC – 23
November 1st, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Bauce has been erased.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:02 pm
For nothing.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:03 pm
OFFENSE STATS –
Passing
Oak – 20
KC – 32
Rushing
Oak – 2
KC – 1
Per NFL.com stats
November 1st, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Maybe for ALL your aliases OakGlen/Debo/JustWin
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# Seymour Bush Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 9:02 pm
For nothing.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:11 pm
So our #4 ranked pass D vs their #32 ranked passing O.
Our #26 ranked rush D vs their #1 rushing attack.
Our #20 ranked passing O vs their #23 ranked Pass D
Our #2 ranked rushing O vs their #7 ranked rush D
Interesting match ups…
November 1st, 2010 at 9:15 pm
# EMRaiders Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 9:11 pm
So our #4 ranked pass D vs their #32 ranked passing O.
Our #26 ranked rush D vs their #1 rushing attack.
Our #20 ranked passing O vs their #23 ranked Pass D
Our #2 ranked rushing O vs their #7 ranked rush D
Interesting match ups…
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If we stop the run, we win.
So far every elite running back we have played has torched us, except………STEVEN JACKSON!
Not coincidentally, that was the last game that big John Henderson played in.
I hope that he is well by this Sunday, cause he will make me a whole lot more comfortable about our chances of stopping Jamaal Charles if he is on that D-line!
November 1st, 2010 at 9:23 pm
haha…I have my second “awaiting moderation” post…haha…
November 1st, 2010 at 9:23 pm
MR=AB, you went from “he was banned” to “wishful thinking” to “good bet”.
Freakshow!
November 1st, 2010 at 9:24 pm
MistaBrOwn, we are two of Jerry’s brown shirts. You’re going to be next if you don’t check yourself.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:24 pm
So what did Fat Sapp have to say today after Raiders punked his azz yesterday?
November 1st, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Seymour/OakGlen/Debo/JustWin,
Is this my account that you said is banned ?
November 1st, 2010 at 9:25 pm
I know!
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# A.B. Paine III Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 9:24 pm
MistaBrOwn, we are two of Jerry’s brown shirts. You’re going to be next if you don’t check yourself.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:28 pm
MR-A.B I been thinking you & OakGlen/Seymour/Debo/JustWin are all the same jerkoff.
true or false?
November 1st, 2010 at 9:28 pm
May I ask why my posts are all of a sudden “Awaiting Moderation”?
What did I say?
November 1st, 2010 at 9:28 pm
false
November 1st, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Liar.
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# A.B. Paine III Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 9:28 pm
false
November 1st, 2010 at 9:29 pm
The mods are being sensitive Djohnnyg. Mine are awaiting moderation too.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Mine arent I’m a good boy…
Seymour has gone quiet he is probably trying to ban this SN again!
November 1st, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Cable there was a chance Henderson could be back this week…
November 1st, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Apparently Bauce is a sensitive subject, proof that he was banned.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Cable said*…
November 1st, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Everyone’s going to be banned I guess…lol…back to the grind!
November 1st, 2010 at 9:34 pm
My post got pulled…lol
What did Fat Sapp have to say today after picking the Hawks?
November 1st, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Goodnight everyone. Get out and vote tomorrow.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Good Night Raider Nation!
November 1st, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Al is tired of all the nonesense in here.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:37 pm
4-4 is where most everyone thought this team would be at the outset, but weird how we arrived at that now.
Beating KC would be very nice, but I don’t know what to expect from this game.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:37 pm
250.EMRaiders Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 9:11 pm
So our #4 ranked pass D vs their #32 ranked passing O.
Our #26 ranked rush D vs their #1 rushing attack.
Our #20 ranked passing O vs their #23 ranked Pass D
Our #2 ranked rushing O vs their #7 ranked rush D
Interesting match ups…
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So if both teams play an average game… the Queefs win
We need to step our game up if we are going to beat the Ceeeefs.
Our avg/per game stats are skued because of the two blow outs wins.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:38 pm
one more thing.
VOTE YES ON PROP 19!
November 1st, 2010 at 9:39 pm
272.djohnnyg Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 9:37 pm
4-4 is where most everyone thought this team would be at the outset, but weird how we arrived at that now.
Beating KC would be very nice, but I don’t know what to expect from this game.
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Raiders and Al rollin with a lot of juice right now.
All good.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Raiders and Al rollin with a lot of juice right now.
All good.
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Ok, I trust you.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:43 pm
The Chiefs will be ready to play. We can’t be over confident and think that we can beat them without preparing all week. We need to bring our A game because you can bet your bottom dollar KC will.
We need DHB, Ford, NMiller, and JLH to have good games, and JC too of course.
McF will tear them up as usual, and he won’t get caught from behind this time.
Plus we have our secret weapon in Reece I think.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:47 pm
djohnnyg Says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
check it out
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/11/01/SP0B1G4OFQ.DTL
November 1st, 2010 at 9:47 pm
The Cheats have not beaten a team with a winning record. Even mistabrOwns Cleveland Browns team has done that.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:47 pm
I think if DMAC hadn’t cut back a bit, he wouldn’t have gotten caught like that.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:48 pm
And we need our 12th man going strong!!! BLACK OUT the BLACK HOLE!
November 1st, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Seattle run defense was 4th going into that game i believe and look what we did to them! the raiders will tear it up for sure! all we need is a steady and consistent pass game and with the play we have been getting from our defense we should win this game and bring kansas back down to earth.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Uhm… I think you mean DON’T Black out the black hole. IT’s been blacked out for too many games now…lol
But yes, there needs to be a sell out crowd for this one. It will give the team the extra energy and excitement it might need to pull off this win. If the players see we answered their call, they might just answer back.
I live in Socal and I am doing all I can to try and make it.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Goodnight Nation! Go Raiders!!!
November 1st, 2010 at 9:53 pm
I say leave everything just the way it is right now! The most powerful, yet fragile component of a winning team is “chemistry” and the way things are going these past few weeks, with JC at QB, I say he remains the starter! If things get rough and he can’t handle the heat from a more competitive team, then TC can always call on the little BG. There is not need to start Fn with the Chemistry! This team looks like it can beat ANY NFL team in the league.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:55 pm
DJohnny you are right it probably would have been a TD. According to TJ, he was running away from his own player but we’ll never know.
I think the run D is improving, held Lynch to under 1 yard per carry. I am kind of scared of Charles though, the Raiders seem to have problems with the smaller elusive guys and he is average over 6 yards a carry.
November 1st, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Gentlemen, here is the scoop on kc. They got a little beat up in the 5th qtr yesterday, struggled to beat a team that is winless. I am as over-confident as can be. It is up to cable to keep the team focused, not me. And cable will. He’s a new man since the 0-fer niner game.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Yeah Charles is the big factor here. KC has good coaching with Weis and Crennell and they are no doubt dissecting us as we speak. Mc Cluster is no slouch either. 5′9 170 and quick as a bug.
Linebackers will have to come out huge and spread the line. Most importantly, we can’t miss tackles.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:00 pm
I thought Mike Mitchell had another solid game. I was a huge fan of him prior to the draft and was a bit disappointed last year that he didnt play more. This year he seemed to be getting very comfy out there. He is better at covering teh RB coming out of the backfield on 3rd downs than a traditional LB.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:04 pm
MM is playing good right now. very true.
Stevie Brown is making plays too.
And Reece is just wowing everyone.
It’s the little guys that make the difference sometimes…
November 1st, 2010 at 10:05 pm
I don’t think Raiders will take this game lightly at all. I haven’t been this confident about THAT in a long time.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Alright, I’m out for the night. Remember to VOTE TOMORROW!!!!
YES ON PROP 19!!!!!
November 1st, 2010 at 10:06 pm
McF will tear them up as usual, and he won’t get caught from behind this time.
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Waiting….
November 1st, 2010 at 10:06 pm
We’re going to have huge matchup problems with their speed backs. We opted for bigger slower LB’s to stuff the run, and they opted for smaller much faster backs. Clearly this is a problem, and has been a problem for every team in the league. Expect big days from the 2ndary in run support.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:07 pm
I am hoping that the Raiders we have seen the last 2 games is simply this team being what they are; a team that cannot be stopped no matter what a team does to scheme or plan against them.
That would mean that they could be serious contenders in the AFC.
I’m not jumping the gun here, I’m just hoping.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Denver is a piss poor team and Seattle is not as good as their record. The Raiders need to get better to play with the better teams in the league. But they are playing with much more cohesiveness on both sides of the ball and on both sides of the lines of scrimmage. That’s a good sign.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Hear that, Al Davis? Jerry Jones accepts ALL OF THE BLAME for how Dallas is playing. ALL, period. He didn’t bring up one name of any coach, player, or front office personnel, didn’t even make a reference to one. He didn’t pull out an overhead projector and blame Wade Phillips play calling for certain losses. He didn’t accuse certain players of quitting on him. He didn’t mention one other person. Put it ALL on himself, every ounce. And mind you, Al, this is a man who’s won more Super Bowls than you, and all of them were won since you’ve won your last. He sits a bit higher than you in the winner’s circle, bud. Take notes.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:16 pm
As for Miss Moss, Bengals should sign him; Moss, TO, & Ocho, now that would be a post game conference.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:16 pm
The way this defense is playing right now our front7 is unblockable when show different looks. I’ve been touting our DT’s since the preseason and I think most will agree now that we have two damn good ones. Kelly has a real player next to him so they can rarely double him. And don’t sleep on Houston that young man is holding his own since he got his butt whupped vs the Texans he’s been a much better player. Same with McClain since that game.
It’s up to the coaches to make sure they have great personnel grouping according to the opponents tendencies. We’re going to need to attack that running game similar to what we did vs Tenn but with more consistency. If we don’t give up 2 plays to CJ we dominate Tenn’s run game. WE cannot lose concentration.
I love this defense as is constituted we need to get better with T Howard and Goethel and we need W. McFadden to get back. Can we get a Chaz Schilens sighting I would like to see him in this lineup on offense he brings the possesion rec to the offense he and ZMiller.
I guess you can tell I’m excited because the Giants just won the WS and this team has a certain feel about it now. Nop one would expect it but if we get in the playoffs I’m telling ya’ I cannot see a team that can stop what we bring to the table. On both sides of the ball.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Vote Democrat tomorrow, everyone, unless you want people like MistBrown in charge.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:16 pm
296.Seymour Bush Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Denver is a piss poor team and Seattle is not as good as their record. The Raiders need to get better to play with the better teams in the league. But they are playing with much more cohesiveness on both sides of the ball and on both sides of the lines of scrimmage. That’s a good sign.
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Agreed. And they mauled those average to below average teams like they should have and will use that as a springboard to get to a more intense level of play. I trust our coaches are dissecting kc and will have a formidable game plan for them when they get here. Expect some surprises from Oakland. Cable is a changed man since the 0-fer niner game.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:19 pm
My respect for Jerry Jones just skyrocketed. Rarely do big business owners of any kind accept all blame for failure these days. What a guy. I mean it. What a cool guy. I’ll always be a Raider fan but I’m definitely hoping Dallas makes a speedy rebound. They deserve it.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Just confirmed it with Tom. He’s burning the midnight oil. Said he’s tired of screwin around. kc ain’t gonna know what hit them. Look for big things from Reece.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:24 pm
MR you’re a dumbell JJ has won 3 rings same as Mr Davis and look at the mess he’s created by hiring his coach last and making Garrett second in command against his coaches wishes. At least the HC’s here get to name their assistants most of them.
I think JJ is a great owner no doubt but it is very difficult to win in this league it’s very easy to criticise from afar because 99% of the critics don’t understand how difficult it is. I would take JJ as an owner in a heartbeat because he gives a damn a lot of owners do not. They’re making way too much money to care. People like JJ and AD live and die with their teams that’s all they know.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:25 pm
The Raiders haven’t won 3 games straight since 2002. I think that has to be factored into any intelligent prognostication of Sunday’s game. JMO.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:26 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Hear that, Al Davis? Jerry Jones accepts ALL OF THE BLAME for how Dallas is playing. And mind you, Al, this is a man who’s won more Super Bowls than you,
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So does that then mean Al should get all the credit for the way the Raiders kicked the asses of the opponents in the last three of four games. And BTW, Jones has won three Lombardi’s as the owner of Dallas. The same number that Davis has. And Davis has been to a Super Bowl more recently than Jones has.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Priest, you don’t think it’s honorable that he didn’t even so much as mention anyone else’s name when discussing accountability for the team’s failure? He only blamed himself. He could have done the Al DAvis thing and blamed others with much less power than him. I think it’s noteworthy that he didn’t sink to that level.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Seymour, let’s see Al take all of the blame for losing, the way Jerry Jones just did, then I’ll consider giving him all of the credit for games won. Al has never discussed the Raiders’ failures without at least making references to others that have somehow done him wrong. The baby.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Al knows Raider football.
Jerry knows Cowboy football. and oil.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:32 pm
They’re losing. They had Super Bowl aspirations this year. They suck. We’re winning. And you are in here sucking on JJ? Dude, obviously you have lost all your relevance, but keep some self respect please.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Jerry knows integrity.
Al knows how to whine and blame others.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:32 pm
I agree that we shouldn’t be drinking the Raider kool aid by the gallon right now. I don’t know what this team really is yet. I also don’t know what this KC team really is either.
I have no idea what to expect this Sunday. I hope for the best but I just don’t know.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Seymour Bush, the Raiders aren’t playing .500 football. I think in order to say you’re “winning” in early November you have to at least be at the .500 mark. I think it’s more accurate to say the Raiders won 2 straight. What happens on Sunday will determine if they’re “winning”.
That’s beside the point, however. I’m talking about Jerry Jones not so much as mentioning or referencing ANYONE else when taking accountability for how bad Dallas is this year. We can’t say that about Al, can we? He always invokes others. Jerry just gave him a lesson on how an owner/GM, which both him and Al are, should conduct themselves.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:35 pm
The only safe prediction I could make is that if Al continues to stay out of things, the Raiders will win Sunday. If he changes the gameplan, they’ll lose.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:35 pm
312.djohnnyg Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:32 pm
I agree that we shouldn’t be drinking the Raider kool aid by the gallon right now. I don’t know what this team really is yet. I also don’t know what this KC team really is either.
I have no idea what to expect this Sunday. I hope for the best but I just don’t know.
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I’m tellin ya, it’s all good. Drink it while it’s there.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:38 pm
It’s obvious Raiders are NOT what they have been the last seven yrs. but…we have real tough teams to play coming up.
You gotta think that splitting the next four is doing pretty good. That’s why I am still not over that Jano choke job in Az. Everyone kind of poo-pooed it, but that was big.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:39 pm
RMR, rest assured Al and Jerry are pickin each others brains at this very moment. Them two are close. Look for good changes from Al.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:39 pm
The Raiders are still trying to make up for that Jano muff, Johnny. Still, to this day. They would have had a winning record, would have set the entire season on a different path.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:40 pm
djohnnyg Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:38 pm
It’s obvious Raiders are NOT what they have been the last seven yrs.
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Sure you don’t want to wait till they cross the 5 win mark to make that declaration?
November 1st, 2010 at 10:41 pm
LOL. What could Jerry possibly want from Al’s brain? Name one thing Jerry could learn from Al Davis.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:42 pm
If your not over Janos’ choke, imagine how Al felt about Gannons 5 ints’. But those days are past. This team has taken a giant step. As Tom told me, no more baby steps. I beleive him.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:42 pm
At 4-4 I think it’s safe to say this team is better than it’s record in terms of potential. We kicked some games away to SF and AZ. But be that as it may I don’t see a team inm the NFL with the kind of explosiveness this team posseses, our FB is one of the better weapons on this team. Not many teams can say that. DMC is easily in the top 3 RB’s and Bush is a top 10 HB. The TE is top 10 easy and this OLine is getting to be amonst bthe better OLlines out there.
I’ll take our defense over 95% in this league we just needed to be more disciplined vs the run and pass. KC is in trouble coming into the blackhole. They just don’t know how powerful this team is on both sides of the ball.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:43 pm
I’m tellin ya, it’s all good. Drink it while it’s there.
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Good point. No harm in guzzling down some tasty kool-aid while the gettin’s good.
I say these are tough games coming up, but if the “real” Raiders are the ones we’ve seen these past couple weeks, then no problemo.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:44 pm
320.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:41 pm
LOL. What could Jerry possibly want from Al’s brain? Name one thing Jerry could learn from Al Davis.
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I think that it’s rather personal between them. That’s all I can tell you.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:45 pm
MR call Jerry and ask him how much Big Al has helped him from day1. Jerry says it all the time dude and we all have heard him say it. So shut up!!
November 1st, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Sure you don’t want to wait till they cross the 5 win mark to make that declaration?
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Well I think we can say that safely given the fact they haven’t been .500 this late in the season for seven yrs. Where it goes from here…I guess we can only hope they’ve turned the corner, but skepticism is certainly merited cuz of what we’ve all gone through during these dark ages.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Hey, all I can tell you is, and this is fact, you’ve seen some powerful football last two games. Remember when Oakland stuggled against crap teams? I’m tellin ya, Al chewed some serious ass, heart attack serious, after the 0-fer niner loss. It worked. This is a new team.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:49 pm
No DJ that missed FG was huge if we miss the playoffs go back and look at that miss as the reason. It took us 3 games to recover fully and now you see it the fulfillment. I think our record would’ve been 6-2 and one of the scariest teams in the league it hurt us bad.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:50 pm
gotta contain that kc tight end.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Last time we were 4-4 we got as far as gannons 5 ints’. We’ve finally got over that and 12-4, 11-5 is very real.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:52 pm
325.DaRayduh Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:42 pm
If your not over Janos’ choke, imagine how Al felt about Gannons 5 ints’. But those days are past. This team has taken a giant step. As Tom told me, no more baby steps. I beleive him.
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Was it a 32 yarder he missed in Az? No, I’m still ticked about it. Can’t help it. I’ll forget about it when they announce who we are playing in the first round.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:53 pm
DaRayduh Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:42 pm
If your not over Janos’ choke, imagine how Al felt about Gannons 5 ints’.
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Gannon got us there.
Jano has never gotten us anywhere.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:54 pm
# DaRayduh Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:44 pm
I think that it’s rather personal between them. That’s all I can tell you.
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LOL. That’s what I thought. I didn’t think you could name so much as one thing.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:54 pm
best defense we’re facing since tennessee. this should be a true test for this offense of ours. Ha! not to mention the running attack. will this d be able to hold charles and jones under 100 yds? should be a bruiser
November 1st, 2010 at 10:54 pm
priesttj Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:45 pm
MR call Jerry and ask him how much Big Al has helped him from day1.
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It’s called lip service, Priest. Are you that naive? If you really think Jerry has learned anything from al, go ahead and give me one example.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:54 pm
I think the guy we have to stop is Thomas Jones his style gives us trouble because he’s so smart and powerful. JC is a great back but Jones scares if we can keep their running game under 125 yds I think we beat them by double digits. If they get near 200 we’ll be in a tough fight to win e’ll need t/o’s to win and we can get them. Cassell is garbage and they cannot block us we will sack Cassell and force some t/o’s but we have to stop that running game.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Point is, it was a set back. Gotta move forward. No more looking back. I know whats back there, as do all of you all, but no more of that.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:56 pm
334.DaRayduh Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Last time we were 4-4 we got as far as gannons 5 ints’. We’ve finally got over that and 12-4, 11-5 is very real.
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I like the words of which you speak. I will do back flips and summersaults over 10-6.
November 1st, 2010 at 10:57 pm
# DaRayduh Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Point is, it was a set back. Gotta move forward. No more looking back.
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Why are you bringing up Gannon’s interceptions if you’re all about moving forward?
November 1st, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Fool you give me proof that he hasn’t you know so much. Your running your mouth as if you’re privy to their convos shut the hell up MR. Give you some examples!!!? lol so you can deny them…..get the hell outta here!
November 1st, 2010 at 10:59 pm
333.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:54 pm
# DaRayduh Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:44 pm
I think that it’s rather personal between them. That’s all I can tell you.
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LOL. That’s what I thought. I didn’t think you could name so much as one thing.
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When you get up there in years, you’ll understand. I shouldn’t of even told you that much, but I did. So leave it at that.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:02 pm
RMR thinks Al is the devil and Priest has enormous respect for the man.
As I’ve said before, I waffle between buying the “Al lives” t-shirt and running his motorized cart off the road.
Maybe we could just agree to disagree.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:02 pm
priesttj Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Fool you give me proof that he hasn’t you know so much.
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You claim Jerry’s learned from Al.
I ask for one example.
Your response is for me to prove that he hasn’t?
I didn’t make the claim.
You did.
Back up your claim with facts, or you’re nothing but a gossiper and story teller.
Jerry Jones picking Al DAvis’s brain. Ha ha. For what?
November 1st, 2010 at 11:03 pm
339.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:57 pm
# DaRayduh Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Point is, it was a set back. Gotta move forward. No more looking back.
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Why are you bringing up Gannon’s interceptions if you’re all about moving forward?
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Gotta know where you’ve been to know where your goin.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Another one bites the dust. Rayduh has no examples, either. You guys are the ones saying that Jerry Jones learned from Al, picked his brain, etc. I just asked for one example, and oh, look at you guys scramble like mice. LOL.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Well even if I did know details (which I don’t)I wouldn’t devulge them in here. Jerry says he has so I’ll take his woord for it. Thanks!
November 1st, 2010 at 11:05 pm
djohnnyg Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 11:02 pm
RMR thinks Al is the devil
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Not at all. I don’t even believe in “the devil” in the first place, so it’s kind of impossible for me to think that anyone could be a devil. I just think Al’s a failure as an owner/Gm, and could take notes from Jerry Jones. Thats’ all.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:06 pm
# DaRayduh Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Gotta know where you’ve been to know where your goin.
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That’s why I brought up Jano.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:07 pm
I don’t think I’m the only one who wonders whether Al Davis still has it or not.
You hear so many differing views: “Al mettles all the time” or “Al lets the coaches do their job” or “Look at the draft. He’s still sharp as a tack” or “Al is the lone man responsible for the past 7 seasons”.
You hear so much one doesn’t know what to believe.
I just want them to win.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:07 pm
For one thing RMR, JJ and Al have many years under their belts, in the same profession. I don’t try and wrap my mind around the eccentrics of them. The Raiders wouldn’t be who they are but for Al, as goes for the Cowboys too. I’m not bitter about the last seven years, just excited about the last two games.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Priest, it’s one thing to say that you believe Jerry when he says he learned from Al, it’s another thing to state it as fact, which is what you did at first. If you’re stating as fact that Jerry Jones has learned from Al Davis, give me one example of what he could have possibly learned. Because I can’t think of anything.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:08 pm
djohnnyg Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 11:07 pm
I don’t think I’m the only one who wonders whether Al Davis still has it or not.
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LOL. Is there anything to wonder? He’s lost for 7 years straight.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:09 pm
DaRayduh Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 11:07 pm
For one thing RMR, JJ and Al have many years under their belts, in the same profession. I don’t try and wrap my mind around the eccentrics of them.
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No, but you said that Jerry Jones has learned from Al Davis. Still waiting on just one example.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Go to hell and take a swim MR,I couldn’t care less if he did or didn’t I just take his word for it. So be it. Not my issue.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:12 pm
priesttj Says:
November 1st, 2010 at 11:10 pm
I couldn’t care less if he did or didn’t
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Then why did you try to say he did?
November 1st, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Ah, Key word here. Never said ‘learned’. Said they pick each others brains, as any professional would do with a fellow professional, at any level of any business.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:19 pm
DJ Big Al has made several mistakes recently no question but to say he doesn’t know what he’s doing is something different no one is perfect and biulding a winning team is extremely difficult which is hard for fans to understand some teams will lose for decades it’s only been 7 years for us. Tell that to the Jets and the Chiefs and the 49ers even, same with Dallas those fans have only seen 1 playoff win in 14 seasons and look at their record.
Everything is relative we’re frustrated but other fans are much more so tha n we are. If we make the playoffs this year this will have been only 7 years it was just that we were much worse than Raiders fans could relate to. But this is a very well biult team we have now.
I think before it’s over we’ll say it was worth the wait. The Chargers and Broncos and Chiefs haven’t been to the SB in decades we were there 8 years agoo. Not to shabby.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:22 pm
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November 2nd, 2010 at 6:53 am
Did anyone hear Brian Billick’s comments just prior to the Seahawks game? He was debating with Sterling Sharpe and Joe Theismann about how the Seahawk defensive alignments and stunts were going to thoroughly frustrate the Raiders’ offense and how Seattle was going to “roll”. Well, BB, I guess we know why you’re no longer a head coach. Why don’t you go hang out with Randy Moss for awhile?
November 2nd, 2010 at 7:49 am
I am a big Bruce Gradkowski supporter but Tom Cable need to ride with Jason Campbell until he start going back into that shell. I work in Washington DC and watched Jason go through a different offensive coordinator every year he was with the Redskins. Under the circumstances he did a good job. As in baseball I look at Jason Campbell as a starting pitcher and Bruce Gradkowski as a relief pitcher or closer. Cable can break tradition by playing both of them.
November 2nd, 2010 at 8:34 am
2nd in the NFL in scoring.
2 wins in a row.
Team starting to gel.
And the trolls just keep whining….
F-ing trolls.
November 2nd, 2010 at 11:28 am
Russel worked out for the Redskins – wouldn’t that be funny if we just traded QB’s? And they can have him.
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