No sign of Nnamdi, Zach Miller
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, November 5th, 2010 at 10:46 am in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders started practice Friday the way they have every other day this week _ without cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and tight end Zach Miller.
Although Cable isn’t likely to say it following practice, there is a very real possibility the Raiders will face the division-leading Kansas City Chiefs Sunday without their Pro Bowl cornerback and Pro Bowl alternate tight end.
Asomugha has a sprained ankle, Miller an injured arch. Cable said he expects Miller to play, but the fact is he hasn’t even set foot on the field to watch practice, let along warm up or jog through a workout like Louis Murphy. The last time anyone in the media saw Miller, he was on crutches.
Even if Miller does play, it’s hard to imagine him being anything near 100 percent, as he was limping badly at times in the Seattle win.
Defensive tackle John Henderson (stress fracture) was also not at practice. Wide receiver Chaz Schilens was spotted walking to a separate field with a member of the athletic training staff.
A word on ticket sales _ the deadline extension to sell enough tickets and prevent a local television blackout can go beyond 24 hours. The Raiders could make an announcement either way in the late afternoon or evening and can sell tickets beyond 1:15 p.m. that count toward a sellout.
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November 5th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Primero
November 5th, 2010 at 10:47 am
AFC Slugfest on the way.
November 5th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Segundo
November 5th, 2010 at 10:48 am
The Raiders started practice Friday the way they have every other day this week _ without cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and tight end Zach Miller.
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…………………….and Chaz!
November 5th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Wide receiver Chaz Schilens was spotted walking to a separate field with a member of the athletic training staff.
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Who?
November 5th, 2010 at 10:49 am
first half : hard fought. Raiders capitalize on KC ineptitude. Run game goes Oakland’s way.
second half : Shaughnessy, Wimbley and Seymour go to White Cassel.
November 5th, 2010 at 10:50 am
A sellout would be huge in terms of player morality and also significant in that we’ve been blacked out so many times, this could be a step back towards relevance.
And if we get a win?
Fugheddaboutit.
Raiders on TV in the bay area the rest of the year.
November 5th, 2010 at 10:50 am
what’s Todd Christensen doing this weekend?
November 5th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Miller, Nnamdi, Louis, Grad, and this mysterious Chaz person all need to sit.
Heal up, we’ll need you for Pittsburgh.
November 5th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Henderson too.
November 5th, 2010 at 10:56 am
I need 2 affordable tickets!
Someone please help!!
please.
please..
please…
November 5th, 2010 at 10:56 am
stubblebuzz Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 10:50 am
what’s Todd Christensen doing this weekend?
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Pondering the prolific and monumental repugnance of the quandary that is the magnanimous yet mysterious malignant Allen Davis.
November 5th, 2010 at 10:58 am
2 for 1 tix…wow.
Wish I was back home. You guys are so lucky. This is a game worth being at.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:01 am
DMAC Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 10:56 am
I need 2 affordable tickets!
Someone please help!!
please.
please..
please…
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http://www.Mr53.com – $40 tickets with a Thomas Howard pregame meet and greet…
November 5th, 2010 at 11:02 am
mysteriously malignant. dang, just killed the whole thing. Todd would be very woebegone with me.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:02 am
# bcz24 Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 11:01 am
DMAC Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 10:56 am
I need 2 affordable tickets!
Someone please help!!
please.
please..
please…
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http://www.Mr53.com – $40 tickets with a Thomas Howard pregame meet and greet…
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When I went there it only gave the option to purchase the Raider-Donkey game.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:03 am
r8rwill Says:
November 4th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
aig, i am happily surprised to hear you say you want jc to start, and surprised to hear you say you never doubted jc’s ability.. you, jfb add a few others on here were all over grads nuts, how much better he is than jc, and how he did such and such better than jc.. in fact one of you made the statement that grads is the best player on our team, started calling himself the “greatgradkowskiraider”.i am not throwing stones and not trying to stir up muck, i would just like to know what changed your opinion??
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R8,
Nothing has changed my opinion. JC has the stronger arm, throw a beautiful spiral, and works hard. I dont think anyone ever doubted his potential. it’s stuff between his ears that we doubted. I have always said his biggest weakness is his ability to pull the trigger in the nfl. Your window is very short to pull the trigger.
JC should start because I dont want any controversy. The QB position has not been responsible for us winning the past 2 weeks. The ground game and the D has more than carried the load. Even, Boller would have won the last 2 weeks and so would a half shoulder Grad. Our D gave up a net 4 points in 2 games. Tell me one QB in the league that would not win with that support.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:06 am
the KC-OAK games seem to mostly end up as shootouts. With these two prolific rushing attacks, I expect that to be the case Sunday.
34-31 Raiders
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BBB. i was thinking something similar
November 5th, 2010 at 11:12 am
KC isn’t going to double DHB, Ford, Higgins, Reece or Myers in the passing game …
JCamp has a real opportunity here
no Zmiller makes us easier to gameplan against. It was bad enough to miss Schilens & Murphy
expect them to stack 8 in the box EVERY play. yes EVERY play. they will be very aggressive attacking the line of scrimmage. I hope Samson’s knee is better than advertised
I hope Haley goes pass happy like we was in Zona, thinking Bowe will have a game like Kenny Britt a few weeks back (Nnamdi out)
our secondary will be ready. trust me
November 5th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Sup everyone,
I haven’t been this excited about the Oak vs. KC game for a while.
Raiders gonna play some smash mouth football. They’re gonna control the trenches on both ends gaining big yards on the run as well as stopping the run. Then they’re gonna use the play action and catch the D off guard for a few nice big gains through the air while on D they’re going to force Cassel to throw it and take a few sacks as well as force some turn overs!
10-17 Raiders.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:16 am
$40 tickets with a Thomas Howard pregame meet and greet…
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I think I’d rather meet Sam Williams
something about this guy is like crack for Al Davis
November 5th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Sup Nation….
Raiders 33 – Chiefs 20….McFadden, Bush, and Ford all get TDs, Jani kicks 4 field goals, and Chris Johnson allows me to breathe easily picking off two poorly thrown Cassel passes in the first half so the late plays he’ll wind up giving up in the 2nd half won’t even matter. And McClain winds up having a huge 13 tackle game…..print it
1 Nation, A million bleeders, lets get it
November 5th, 2010 at 11:19 am
everybody on this blog think we’ll run all over KC and the passing game will struggle against a good KC secondary … I think just the opposite
McFadden 50 rush yards, 80 rec yards, TD
Bush 20 rush yards, 15 rec yards
Reece 10 rush yards, 45 rec yards, TD
Campbell 30 rush yards, 325 passing yards, 3 TD
November 5th, 2010 at 11:19 am
I expect the Queefs to attack the rookie Ware, covering the slot, when passing the ball.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Go Raiders!!!
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/19598/chiefs-vs-raiders-matters-again
November 5th, 2010 at 11:21 am
That stadium has to sellout. Lookin bad if it doesn’t.
I’ll represent after the bye week in Pittsburgh
November 5th, 2010 at 11:21 am
DMAC Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 11:19 am
I expect the Queefs to attack the rookie Ware, covering the slot, when passing the ball.
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I agree. I’m sure the coaches are prepared for this. Hopefully he’s up to task and has some LB help here and there.
Anyone think Goethel will be able to take some snaps at WLB?
November 5th, 2010 at 11:22 am
23. Very well could be. I’d love to see our run game road grate the Chefs. That would prove we’re for real and can run on any kind of defense not just the smallish speedy ones.
Can’t underestimate the Chiefs 23rd ranked secondary. Flowers is good and they’ve got talent.
I hope the game doesn’t have to rest on Campbell. He’s best when not pressured.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:22 am
McClain winds up having a huge 13 tackle game…..print it
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Bleeder,
give me a few of those behind the line of scrimmage. blows up a couple screen attempts to Charles as well. maybe a forced fumble?
November 5th, 2010 at 11:22 am
27. Yes.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:23 am
We have to stop McCLuster the kid is dangerous…I was pissed when I seen the Queefs draft him
November 5th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Man, I don’t care about stats, I just want the W.
I still think Mcfadden will get his regardless, though.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:24 am
29. Yeah, a breakout game by McClain would be just what the doctor ordered. 2 sacks a pick forced fumbles doubel digit tackles and a voctory would be awesome…
November 5th, 2010 at 11:24 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 11:12 am
KC isn’t going to double DHB, Ford, Higgins, Reece or Myers in the passing game …
JCamp has a real opportunity here
no Zmiller makes us easier to gameplan against. It was bad enough to miss Schilens & Murphy
expect them to stack 8 in the box EVERY play. yes EVERY play. they will be very aggressive attacking the line of scrimmage. I hope Samson’s knee is better than advertised
I hope Haley goes pass happy like we was in Zona, thinking Bowe will have a game like Kenny Britt a few weeks back (Nnamdi out)
our secondary will be ready. trust me
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I expect that the Raiders will be scoring very little this game, with the Chiefs being able to stack the box.
But no matter, if we can stuff the run game of the Chiefs, the game is ours.
Stop the run = Win the game
Raiders 17, Chiefs 9
November 5th, 2010 at 11:24 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 11:23 am
We have to stop McCLuster the kid is dangerous…I was pissed when I seen the Queefs draft him
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He’s been limited in practice all week. If he goes, he won’t be 100%.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Well thats a blessing because that kid can ball… Im looking for alot from ford and higgins because im pretty sure Flowers will be on DHB…Flowers is real dangerous…This is 1 tough game
November 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
What’s the word on Jake Grove?
November 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Can’t underestimate the Chiefs 23rd ranked secondary. Flowers is good and they’ve got talent.
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N21, i’m not buying what you’re selling bro
yes the only 2 teams KC lost to had Manning & Schaub at QB, but they also have some VERY ugly games against guys like Ryan Fitzpatrick, Seneca Wallace & Alex Smith. Jason Campbell will be fine – if he’s not, expect Bruce Almighty to come in with his cape on for the second half and light it up in front of a sold out crowd
November 5th, 2010 at 11:27 am
PurpleDrank81 Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 11:23 am
We have to stop McCLuster the kid is dangerous…I was pissed when I seen the Queefs draft him
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McCluster has a high ankle sprain. Staus for the game unknown…
November 5th, 2010 at 11:27 am
McCluster wont play. He’s been rumored to have a HAS
Those take weeks to recover.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:27 am
RaidingTexas Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 11:26 am
What’s the word on Jake Grove?
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Didn’t sign him. He was injured stepping off the plane.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Wow, even Kiper is trying to get a spot on the bandwagon early…..when was the last time he kissed us this much….
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/columns/story?columnist=kiper_jr_mel&id=5767428
November 5th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Jason Campbell will be fine – if he’s not, expect Bruce Almighty to come in with his cape on for the second half and light it up in front of a sold out crowd
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BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE
November 5th, 2010 at 11:30 am
What’s the word on Jake Grove?
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Didn’t sign him. He was injured stepping off the plane.
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LOL
Jake Grove has the same knee doctor as Jeremy Newberry, apparently.
I hope Samson Satele stays away from that Doc!
November 5th, 2010 at 11:30 am
38. True RR. They have looked bad and I hope we can exploit them but they’ve got Javier Arenas, Flowers and 5th overall pick Eric Berry.
Not playing up to par yet but they are better than people think.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Colin Cowherd just picked the Raiders 28-17.
Kinda getting worried with so many people high on the Raiders now. LOL
November 5th, 2010 at 11:30 am
42. Kiper = Count Chocula…
November 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Waddup Rockstar – yeah, my boy McClain definitely has got to get his nose around the ball more, but he’s a huge reason we’re flying to the ball and in the right place more often than not…and he’s blown up a couple screens already this year….I would love to see that trend continue. He’s just going thru a ‘pull the trigger’ phase himself too…It’s only a matter of time before he’s layin’ that hat consistently
November 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
We need to really keep an eye on Tamba Hali. Can’t afford him to come around and sack Campbell for a turnover.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
LA to TheBay Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Jason Campbell will be fine – if he’s not, expect Bruce Almighty to come in with his cape on for the second half and light it up in front of a sold out crowd
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BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE
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If Bruce were healthy enough to be 2nd string he’d be playing. Boller’s the back up this game.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:32 am
48. Darn skippy there partner…Go McCLain!!!
November 5th, 2010 at 11:32 am
BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE
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seriously man. he’s a little firecracker that has zero regard for his own health.
if Hue Jax allows him to be #2, he’ll be itching to get in there. he’s the type of guy that flys by the seat of his pants. not near as conservative as JCamp.
I wonder if thats why they are always telling JCamp to quit thinking and cut it loose?
in other words, be like Bruce. haha
November 5th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Anyone here got ESPN Insider? Can you repost that Kiper draft analysis somewhere else?
November 5th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Kiper’s article
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Every year after I put out my draft grades, there’s a mountain of email and comments saying the same thing: “Mel, you (insert adjective), you can’t grade a draft for at least a few years!” But that’s not true. You can’t grade the success of the actual picks for a few years, but you can absolutely grade a draft. Let me explain:
A draft isn’t just about who you picked, it’s about when you picked him. If Jerry Jones bought Google stock at $5.00 and Mike Holmgren bought it at $50.00, they’d both be rich, but it’s clear who played the market more adeptly. So when the Jags picked Tyson Alualu at No. 10, I didn’t slam the player — I praised Alualu often when he was at Cal, and I like his start in Jacksonville — but I did question the ability of the Jags to maximize their draft. Taking a guy at No. 10 who they could have landed at picks 28 thru 38 could potentially have cost them a couple more picks. You can’t just have a sense of who you want, you should have a sense of who other teams covet. It’s called a draft, not “pick your favorite guy.”
That’s an important example when discussing the Raiders. We’ve heard so many criticisms of Al Davis — he’s too old, he’s out of touch, he’s infatuated with physical talent, he believes in a deep-ball system that doesn’t work, his drafting is wacky — but people within that organization have told me that within the last few years, the old man has been as sharp as ever, particularly when it comes to his input on players. Really. And as you look at recent drafts and decisions, you’ll see that Davis and the Raiders are experiencing a revival because of a keen eye for talent (if not a sense of draft know-how) and some solid personnel decisions and hires. Let’s look at some keys.
The draft: Perhaps peaking with the pick of Darrius Heyward-Bey at No. 7 and Mike Mitchell in Round 2 in 2009, there’s been a lot of criticism with how the Raiders have drafted. Again it’s not the picks, it’s that some of them could have been picked later. But in terms of picking starters, Davis and Co. have done well in the last few years, particularly in identifying talent in later rounds. The team will get slammed for taking JaMarcus Russell in 2007, but few saw what a trainwreck he would become.Look deeper at that draft. Zach Miller (Round 2) is currently the Raiders leading pass-catcher. Johnnie Lee Higgins and Michael Bush have become contributors as deep picks. In 2008, the team got Darren McFadden, who’s living up to expectations now, but they were brilliant late in getting Tyvon Branch, Trevor Scott and Chaz Schilens. Aside from Heyward-Bey (starter) and Mitchell (starter), last year produced the solid Matt Shaughnessy and Louis Murphy. Four developing starters from one draft just a year removed is good work.
And 2010’s draft has proven solid so far. There had been a joke going around the ESPN draft set after the Raiders picked Rolando McClain, Lamarr Houston and Jared Veldheer with their first three picks that perhaps Davis had skipped the early rounds. That’s because each guy was extremely productive in college, as opposed to being defined by their physical ability. In Houston, for example, the Raiders got a guy who was more productive than Gerald McCoy against the same schedule, over 30 picks later. Then the Raiders got a great value pick in Bruce Campbell in Round 4, and the snickers continued. But Davis perhaps didn’t get enough credit. All three of those early picks are solid starters early in their careers. Even a late get like Jacoby Ford, who is clearly more known for his speed than production, could develop. Bottom line is people can rightfully question the draft reaches, but in simply picking players Oakland is on a decent run.
Hiring Hue Jackson: I considered this an inspired hire at the time, and I continue to. Jackson came from Baltimore, where he was instrumental in the development of Joe Flacco, and his magic touch has expanded with the Oakland offense. The offense is scoring 26.5 points per game after scoring 12.3 last year (the Denver game is an outlier, but in reality it could have been worse). Jackson has tapped into McFadden’s strengths. People who gave up on McFadden as an inside runner forget that he hadn’t been used in another role — the passing game. Now, he’s the team’s third-leading pass-catcher and has 885 yards from scrimmage (and that’s after missing two games). Overall, the Raiders are second in the NFL in total offense. It’s a stunning turnaround. Jackson has to get credit for his role in the revival.
They found a pass rush: A lot of people griped about the Richard Seymour trade with New England because it again highlighted a lack of respect for the value of early draft picks. But nobody is upset with the revival of the Raiders’ rush. The team currently has 24 sacks, good for third in the NFL and well past the pace of last year, when it had 37 for the season. More importantly, Shaughnessy leads the team with five, so they’ve found depth and spread the wealth. The addition of Kamerion Wimbley didn’t get the press of the Seymour move, but it’s paid off.
Sleepers: Good teams find value where others missed it. Marcel Reece, a former WR turned fullback, has been a good find. Veldheer’s versatility on the O-line has been helpful. Shaughnessy’s development as a pass-rusher has been huge.
Style: It goes back to Jackson, but people need to suspend the illusion that the Raiders are somehow married to Davis’ trademark vertical game. A tight end leads the team in catches, McFadden and Reece have combined for 31 catches, which is 10 more than Murphy’s total and 12 more than Heyward-Bey’s. Jackson is calling a game that fits the strengths of the personnel, not playing run-run-deep ball as some tend to think all of Davis’ teams do. That cliche should go away.
So what’s next?
As I look at their current personnel from a draft perspective, I see next April’s needs focusing on:
OLB: The team could look for a starter to supplant Quentin Groves, and there figures to be some good ones to choose from.
CB: The secondary is actually solid, which makes it a great time to try to capitalize on the improved pass rush and add a ball-hawking talent who could help add INTs.
WR: Murphy and Heyward-Bey are adequate, but they’ll likely look for another sleeper at this position.
OL: Because they may be improved, but they aren’t deep.
QB project: While Jackson is around, there’s no better time to take on a potential athlete with a big arm, such as Delaware’s Pat Devlin or Nevada’s Colin Kaepernick to see if you can develop him.
In any event, while it’s just been half a season, a Raiders team that should be 5-3 (a missed FG against Arizona is the reason they’re 4-4) finally appears to be on the upswing. And they’ve proven that just because a team didn’t get the best price for its stock doesn’t mean it doeesn’t have a solid portfolio.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:34 am
18 of Okalands 53 man roster are rookies or 2nd yr…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives/exclusives_20
Man, that bodes well for the future!
November 5th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Key Match up………. IMO
OLB Tamba Hali vs LT Veldheer
November 5th, 2010 at 11:36 am
Kiper robbed RNS.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:36 am
We need to really keep an eye on Tamba Hali. Can’t afford him to come around and sack Campbell for a turnover.
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Veldheer will destroy Hali. I just hope they don’t test him on the other side against that slow road grader Langston Walker, who seems like he’s playing through an injury every other game
November 5th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Kiper thinks he has us down, but more so than an OLB with our front 7 performing the way it is and us not getting burned on HB screens anymore, our biggest needs are still on the offensive line…
East coast media doesn’t even watch us for real…you can tell…thats why they joke and snicker and they all say the same crap about us when asked to evaluate our performance…can’t wait ’till we expose Cassel on Sunday and show the world the real reason we’re winning is ’cause our defensive front 7 is playing like they’re one of the best in the biz
November 5th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Man, Veldheer!
What a find. Center and LT and playing at a high level already.
I remember bashing for putting him in so early. The kid got smoked but he needed to be thrown into the deep end and he’s responded.
With Gallery back the left side instantly got better.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:40 am
2 for 1!!!!!! Let’s go Nation!!
November 5th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Love Veldheer, his interview on Comcast b4 the season spoke to his drive and determination to make a mark on this team, hoping he continues his rise on Sunday…
Just Win Baby!
November 5th, 2010 at 11:41 am
59. Our D is playing well because the offense is keeping them off the field, keeping them fresh and limiting thier exposure.
The Raiders pass rush cover D is optimal with a lead.
We’ve been sustaining drives, eating the clock and scoring TDs.
Hope we can do that against KC. If we can, skies the limit.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Off to see a man about a horse…
Enjoy the day Raider Nation! Smoke them Chiefs!!!
November 5th, 2010 at 11:42 am
It’s funny to read the boards. KC fans act like they have been the Colts for the past ten years.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:42 am
We need the fans to be involved in this game.
Raiders 27
KC 20
November 5th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Nnamdi – yep that too….finally, the D doesn’t have to be on the field for 38 minutes a game, and the front 7 is all the more thankful for it….
Gotta love how young we are on D too…..I’d rather we just keep our current draft picks for next year and not try to bunch ‘em together to get a #1, unless we know we can get our starting RT…we can find a starting Center later with the picks we have, and nothing except maybe an elite weakside backer will be worth moving up for anyhow, and we’re not in dire straits for one of those like I even thought we would be
November 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
I think the Raiders can manage without Nnamdi against KC, they aren’t passing much.
November 5th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Trade Jon Condo for Mel Kiper!
November 5th, 2010 at 11:54 am
CBS saying the game is SOLD OUT -NO MORE BLACK OUT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsKqX_JcZcA
November 5th, 2010 at 11:55 am
MEL KIPER / EDDIE MUNSTER SHOULD JUST STICK WITH THE SHORT BIO’S ON THE PLAYERS, AND NOT THE PREDICTIONS ON HOW GOOD OR BAD THEY WILL BE IN THE NFL..
November 5th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Thanks SandB!
November 5th, 2010 at 11:57 am
You guys are giving the queefs too much credit.
Raiders 27-13.
November 5th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
yea, you got that right Dirt-lot…at least he was man enough to write something positive about us over there at the mothership with all the haters surrounding him there…..Chad Millman wrote earlier in the week about how the wiseguys who bet big in Vegas have been loving the Raiders this year and their ATS record too……Someone said Colin even picked us to win this weekend today…. and Colin and Jeremy Green LOVE to bash us every chance they get….
November 5th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 10:56 am
stubblebuzz Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 10:50 am
what’s Todd Christensen doing this weekend?
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Pondering the prolific and monumental repugnance of the quandary that is the magnanimous yet mysterious malignant Allen Davis.
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You nailed it. Even without the -ly.
November 5th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
no prob RaidingTex….I’m still shocked he took the time to write that much about us after giving us crappy grades year after year
November 5th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I love the fact that Kiper through out Kaepernick as a qb we should look at……Yes Kaepernick….He’s not a house hold name but he will be a great pro eventually
November 5th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
I think CJ, Routt, Huff & Ware will be fine in coverage. Sure they will give up a big play or two but as long as they don’t end up for 6.
Myers may be the guy to watch if Miller is out.
Nnamdi is definitely out until the steelers game. I’ve had the same injury, I felt his pain when I watched it live last week. He’s probably still walking with a limp but he’ll be fine after next week and should be at practice the week of the pitt game.
November 5th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Wonder if we already have the OLB in T. Goethel? (re: Kipper comments)
Would really love the hype to be true!
November 5th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Anyone think MHenderson can be resurected on the right side?
November 5th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
morilla Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 11:42 am
It’s funny to read the boards. KC fans act like they have been the Colts for the past ten years.
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Kansas City has internet?
November 5th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Yea Kc is talking a big game….Supposedly since they shut down Peyton for no TD’s that they’ll completely shut Campbell down and that mcfadden wont have 50 yards….. I guess every1 in KC is high as a kite
November 5th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Even Peter King is giving Raiders love, predicts Raiders 20, Chiefs 12
November 5th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Fellas!
Heck of a read here. A Seahawks blogger does a play by play breakdown of the first quarter of last week’s game to see how the Raiders destroyed the Seahawks so effectively:
http://www.fieldgulls.com/2010/11/3/1792264/why-the-seahawks-offense-fails-at-oakland
Short version: They stacked the box and dared Hasselbeck to beat them and he couldn’t. Also, Seattle’s line sucks.
Raiders were even selling out against the run on 2nd and 29.
With Nnamdi likely out, that gameplan is gonna be harder to pull off, but I expect to see a somewhat safer version of it in action on Sunday.
Stop the run. Murder Cassel. Win the game.
November 5th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Been reading some Chiefs blogs. Apparently Raiders fans are all criminals, DMac might as well not play because he won’t get more than six inches past the line of scrimmate, it doesn’t matter if Nnamdi is in or not because Dwayne Bowe is good enough to beat him regardless and the Raiders could play with 15 men on the field and Jamaal Charles would still run to victory with his winged sneakers.
The ganja train must be running full tilt through KC.
November 5th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Kaepernick is a guy that if you have the patience to sit him for 2 seasons could do big things in the league.
Maybe Al, Cable and Hue are already thinking in that direction…Kaepernick runs the Pistol at Nevada and the Raiders have broken that out the past couple weeks! LOL.
I like Andy Dalton out of TCU as a guy to take a 6th or 7th round flyer on. He’s not brilliant, but he’s accurate, mobile and just flat out gets it done. Would like to see him after Hackett has a year to work with him.
November 5th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
bcz24 Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Anyone think MHenderson can be resurected on the right side?
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Surprisingly, Walker has done really well there. How about Bruce Campbell at RT, or is he destined to replace Carlisle?
November 5th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
No one thinks Cassel is a better QB than Hasselbeck though. Same plan, big difference is the quality of running back. IF we hold Thomas Jones to the same production as Marshawn Lynch I am picking us to go to the Super Bowl!
November 5th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Walker hasnt been terrible, but he clearly is not the future. Lets be honest, do you think in week 16 he will be able to handle Robert Mathis? I dont.
November 5th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
bcz24 Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Walker hasnt been terrible, but he clearly is not the future. Lets be honest, do you think in week 16 he will be able to handle Robert Mathis? I dont.
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Or Lamarr Woodley against Pittsburgh for that matter.
November 5th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
it doesn’t matter if Nnamdi is in or not because Dwayne Bowe is good enough to beat him regardless
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I just laughed so loud my assistant came running in asking that I show her the joke!!! LOL… Bowe… the guy who has equal #s to Louis Murphy, will beat Nnamdi… where NO other receiver can? They have to be ruh-tards up there in Podunkia… (sorry rock, you cleary dont fit)
November 5th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 11:30 am
42. Kiper = Count Chocula…
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH…LMAO….
November 5th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Do you think Henderson wil do better than Walker THIS season? I sure don’t.
November 5th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
SilverNBlackPA Says:
November 5th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Fellas!
Heck of a read here. A Seahawks blogger does a play by play breakdown of the first quarter of last week’s game to see how the Raiders destroyed the Seahawks so effectively:
http://www.fieldgulls.com/2010/11/3/1792264/why-the-seahawks-offense-fails-at-oakland
Short version: They stacked the box and dared Hasselbeck to beat them and he couldn’t. Also, Seattle’s line sucks.
Raiders were even selling out against the run on 2nd and 29.
With Nnamdi likely out, that gameplan is gonna be harder to pull off, but I expect to see a somewhat safer version of it in action on Sunday.
Stop the run. Murder Cassel. Win the game.
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I beleive we will deploy a similiar scheme…I can even see more blitzing….castle is in for a rude awakening…ask haslaback….
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November 5th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Raider 39 – KC 10
November 5th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
LTR NATION….
November 5th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
One thing is for sure. This game is going to be a good old fashioned Slobberknocker!
November 5th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Raiders will beat KC 35 to 6.KC will get their asses handed to them.Goooooooooo RRRRRRRRRAIDERS.
November 5th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
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