Raiders live chat today at 1 p.m.!
By Jon Becker
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 at 9:11 am in Live chats, Oakland Raiders.
UPDATE: Because of a schedule switch for player interviews today, due to the bye week, today’s chat will be pushed back to 1 p.m.!
Jerry McDonald assesses the Raiders and answers your questions during his weekly “Inside the Raiders” live chat on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. PST.
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November 9th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Oh I cant wait for the chat.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:16 am
me neither Jimbo!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:17 am
It’ll be 3:00 oclock my time. Kind of late, I preferred the 11 AM’ers. But beggers shouldn’t be complainers.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:17 am
337.J Hill Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:16 am
323.Raider Dell Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 8:44 am
GO Lakers!!!
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I’m all Raiders now!
You should see these Raider oversized cleat slippers I picked up Saturday, lol!
I’ll catch up on the Lakers around Xmas. Or maybe Valentines day since our boy B says that’s when they’ll start trying.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Jerry Mac is going to answer all the tough questions. injury report and the work schedule leading up to Pittsburgh is what interests me the most
You know there will be 100 questions about Jacoby Ford and Wade Phillips getting fired though
November 9th, 2010 at 9:23 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Jerry Mac is going to answer all the tough questions. injury report and the work schedule leading up to Pittsburgh is what interests me the most
You know there will be 100 questions about Jacoby Ford and Wade Phillips getting fired though
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No he’s not. He’ll answer sicko groupies questions about his teenage daughter.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Dell,
Multitaksing Raiders and Lakers ????
HILARIOUS.
It was a little tough this past Sunday. 5 year old and 9 month old on hold from 1pm to 10pm? They’re not having that man, lol.
The fact that the game went on until 5 didn’t help either. Would’ve been a nice 3 hr gap for fam bam time.
Picking my battles man, picking my battles.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:25 am
The D-Line is the key to our success!!!!
We will go as they go
Seymour is a BEAST ant Tommy Kelly is playing to a whole different level compared to last year We also cant forget about that Irish guy Matt Shaughnessy. He needs to get more reps
November 9th, 2010 at 9:26 am
The game went on and on last Sunday. Past 8 oclock and had to put the kids to sleep. I was like, please Raids just get this over! It finally ended about quarter after Eight.
But the nice thing is that daylight savings time tricks kids into thinking it’s nighttime.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:29 am
No he’s not. He’ll answer sicko groupies questions about his teenage daughter.
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LOL!
you’re probably right. between the pair of us he was asked about starting TE Brandon Myers 10 times last chat and went unaddressed
to be fair, he did give us an update in blog form on Friday (I think)
November 9th, 2010 at 9:30 am
I have been following this blog since L. Kiffin was hired a few years ago. I have enjoyed reading Jerry’s articles as well as Raider Nation’s comments. However, my point of this post is simply to say: I really don’t want Campbell to start against Pitt. Although, I don’t think he is terrible (Like J. Russell) and I support him if he does start. However, and simply stated, with no need to go into the details, the offense under Grad is much better. It scares me to think the coaching staff doesn’t agree.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:31 am
but I lack confidence that DHB can consistently help us more than he hurts us.
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Jimbo,
I’m right there with you in terms of if the ball is coming his way on a play that matters. 3rd and 5, end zone, taking a ball away from a defender, etc. Basically, all the things you’d expect a #7 pick to do. Right there with you.
But …… I’ve put all that aside and accepted what we’ve been repeatedly told is his role.
The best “clearer outter” in the league.
How else can we explain Zach Miller’s emergence? Why is he not doubled?
Louis Murphy gets single coverage as well.
Dmac no longer faces 8 man fronts.
Good job DHB!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Boston, Orlando, Atlanta & Miami
Go EASTERN CONF!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Mistic1 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Try some reality,
this is my favorite part of the program. You mention me when im not even around. You were one of the grads supporters that ripped me for my opinion on jc. You ripped jc and made claims about grads being a better qb which were both whimsical and unsubstantiated.
Lmao! Now your trying to back off?!?! You are back sliding like micheal jackson in the billie jean video!
You called me a homer, you are wrong. I am just a raider fan that tried to educate you on football in general and qb play specifically. Campbell is better, he won the job, as i knew he would in time. In the process he has laid waste to all of you and your fellow haters weak fabricated fantasy laden boast, on grads ability.
Yes indeed bra, Cambell beat the hell out of you! Stall out the wishy washy bs and stick to your guns. Now you “actually like jc” that is a load of crap. You sound like an impostor band wagon wanna be that is trying to avoid having his teeth kicked in. It wont work. You were one of the fools here saying things like jc would be out of football, couldnt play nfl qb along with a bunvh of other ridiculous trash!
Face it you dont know qb’s and you are getting manhandled by Campbell rocket arm and late game heriocs! Next time you copy and paste something i post, print it then take it home and study it. At least that way you can sound like you know football.
Tap out now bra, jc just pounded you into submission!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:33 am
But the nice thing is that daylight savings time tricks kids into thinking it’s nighttime.
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I’m still waiting for that to kick in.
5 year old is NOT passing out a the “new” 9 o’clock.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Boston
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Now I do catch the highlights RRS.
I do know Boston got smacked up by Dallas last night, lol. And were’nt they at home?
Miami getting slapped up by the Hornets was hilarious.
East is weak.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Seriously Mistic… give it up already. Does it matter who is taking the snaps if the result is a W? Not to me. I dont care if Khalif Barnes plays quarterback as long as we win. I am convinced by your constant rhetoric that if Grads started you would root for his injury or the Raiders to lose just to say… see I told ya so. NO ONE CARES! Jesus be happy that we are relevent again.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Yes !!!
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/11/08/allen-iverson-arrives-turkey.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2
Go Besiktas!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Now I do catch the highlights RRS.
East is weak.
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Jhill,
I’ll catch up on the East around Xmas. Or maybe Valentines day since that’s when they’ll start trying.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:39 am
11.BlackholeLB Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:30 am
I have been following this blog since L. Kiffin was hired a few years ago. I have enjoyed reading Jerry’s articles as well as Raider Nation’s comments. However, my point of this post is simply to say: I really don’t want Campbell to start against Pitt. Although, I don’t think he is terrible (Like J. Russell) and I support him if he does start. However, and simply stated, with no need to go into the details, the offense under Grad is much better. It scares me to think the coaching staff doesn’t agree.
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Oh newbie, there is always a need to go into details!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Heat may be better off trading Bosh
Jason Whitlock
Updated Nov 9, 2010 10:51 AM ET
By the end of this week, Chris Bosh’s seat might be hotter than Erik Spoelstra’s.
Whenever the Miami Heat lose a game, Twitter erupts with Pat Riley-to-replace-Spoelstra jokes.
Maybe it’s true. Or maybe Pat Riley sees what I see. Chris Bosh is too soft to be the third wheel of the “Big Three.” You could see it Friday night when New Orleans center Emeka Okafor stitched clown suits for the Miami bigs in the Heat’s second loss of the young season.
A career 13-point scorer, Okafor dropped 26 and 13 on the Heat, sinking 12 of 13 shots. Off the bench, New Orleans reserve power forward Jason Smith, a second-year 7-footer, added 12 points and six boards. Toss in Chris Paul’s 19 dimes, and the Hornets pretty much duplicated the formula Boston used to upset Miami — excellent point guard play (Rajon Rondo 17 assists) and front-court dominance at both ends of the court (51 points and 31 rebounds from Shaq, Big Baby, KG and Paul Pierce).
It’s a formula the Utah Jazz will try to duplicate Tuesday night at AmericanAirlines Arena with Deron Williams, Paul Milsap and Al Jefferson. And then Thursday, the Celtics travel to Miami for a rematch.
This is an important two-game test for Bosh.
We all pretty much agree LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are capable of impersonating Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Does Bosh have any Dennis Rodman, Horace Grant or Charles Oakley in his 6-foot-11, 235-pound frame?
Is Bosh a homeless man’s Dirk Nowitzki, a perimeter big man who put up inflated scoring and rebounding numbers because when visiting NBA players cross the Canadian border they put far more effort into acquiring condoms, loonies and a strip-club champagne room than their on-court assignments?
On the NBA circuit, Toronto is White Vegas, where jungle fever is celebrated by local strippers and escorts 41 times a year. Toronto is a great city to put up numbers and build a rep.
Miami, post-The Decision, is the perfect place to get exposed.
The Heat don’t need a Big Three. Wade and James need a rebounding and defensive goon.
The Great Ones — particularly finesse players — always need a Dave Semenko. (Oh, you thought I couldn’t make a hockey analogy?)
Jordan had Oakley and Grant and Rodman. Magic had Rambis. Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars had Bill Laimbeer, Rick Mahorn and Rodman. Kobe had Shaq and now he has Ron Artest.
Look at Boston’s “Big Three.” Kevin Garnett is a trash-talking, cheap-shot-taking goon.
James and Wade could both beat up Chris Bosh. The third wheel, especially if he’s a front-court player, can’t be the softest of the trio. It won’t work. It screws up chemistry. It’s going to make the Heat vulnerable to big, strong rebounding and defensive teams.
It allows a good post scorer — Okafor — to masquerade as Moses Malone for a night.
Bosh had one rebound against the Hornets. He’s averaging 5.4 boards through seven games — five fewer than he averaged in White Vegas last season.
Udonis Haslem and Joel Anthony can’t fix this. They’re not long enough, bulky enough, tough enough, talented enough or hyper enough to give the Heat what they’ll need to beat the serious title contenders (Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Antonio) or maybe even the pretenders (New Orleans, Orlando, Atlanta) in a seven-game series.
Miami’s lone 7-footer, Zyndrunas Ilgauskas, is a spot-up shooter. He’s not a defender. He can only give the Heat 15 good minutes.
Jordan’s Bulls not only employed Rodman and Grant, but Phil Jackson kept a stable of assignment-sound big defenders (Bill Cartwright, Luc Longley, Bill Wennington, Will Perdue, Scott Williams).
Bosh has to step up. This week.
By Christmas, if he hasn’t drastically changed his approach and production, Pat Riley will surely explore every option to move Bosh and acquire a goon.
OK, I’m not an NBA trade expert. I don’t fully grasp how you get the contracts to match up and the value of “expiring” contracts. I’m just going to suggest the kind of players who could make James and Wade as lethal as Jordan and Pippen.
Cleveland’s Anderson Varejao and Houston’s Luis Scola should be at the top of Riley’s wish list.
Varejao is ideal. He’s high energy. He’s 6-10. He’s played with LeBron. Scola is off to a ridiculous start in Houston, putting up 22 and 12 through six games. Scola (and Varejao) makes half as much money as Bosh. Scola and Jared Jeffries, a Houston sub and good passer, could make a huge impact in Miami. (Yes, I think Jeffries, in the right situation, can be an effective role player!)
By the way, the Heat aren’t the only Eastern Conference title contender who should be looking for a toughness upgrade. Orlando needs similar help. Sans Dwight Howard, the Magic are as soft as any team in the league.
If I’m Doc Rivers, I rest my stars all season, settle for a healthy playoff roster and the eight seed and expose the Heat and the Magic in the postseason.
If I’m Pat Riley, I watch the next two games very closely. If things go poorly for Bosh, I bring Dwyane Wade into my office and question him about how upset he and LeBron will be if the “Big Three” undergoes an official name change.
The “Big Two” makes the most sense.
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LOL at the Toronto comments.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Totally agree with that piece. Miami does not have the front court to play with the big boys.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Heat may be better off trading Bosh
Miami does not have the front court to play with the big boys.
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LOL!
LeBron’s team will be fine. You’ll see first hand in the Spring
November 9th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Bcz 24,
actually that post in response to someone who mentioned my name and mirepresented my statments and motivations.
I wont alloww you to do it either. I have stated i think campbell is a very good qb, better than your guy grads. I trust hu jack, whoever he starts i roll with, im am a raider fan. Even grads i cheer for when he is in, although i dont think he is any good.
Davis & Hu- jack know better than i do, even when i dont agree i cheer for silver and black victory.
You disgreed with me on Campbell as well. However some people here stand out on blogs becuase of how they tried to clown me.
Such is the life of a raider fan, these impostors hate everything about us!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:05 am
Tap out now bra, jc just pounded you into submission!
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He tried to, but missed me by five yards.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:08 am
I’m loving that new logo on the website for the chat.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:11 am
November 9th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Mistic1 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Try some reality,
this is my favorite part of the program. You mention me when im not even around. You were one of the grads supporters that ripped me for my opinion on jc. You ripped jc and made claims about grads being a better qb which were both whimsical and unsubstantiated.
Lmao! Now your trying to back off?!?! You are back sliding like micheal jackson in the billie jean video!
You called me a homer, you are wrong. I am just a raider fan that tried to educate you on football in general and qb play specifically. Campbell is better, he won the job, as i knew he would in time. In the process he has laid waste to all of you and your fellow haters weak fabricated fantasy laden boast, on grads ability.
Yes indeed bra, Cambell beat the hell out of you! Stall out the wishy washy bs and stick to your guns. Now you “actually like jc” that is a load of crap. You sound like an impostor band wagon wanna be that is trying to avoid having his teeth kicked in. It wont work. You were one of the fools here saying things like jc would be out of football, couldnt play nfl qb along with a bunvh of other ridiculous trash!
Face it you dont know qb’s and you are getting manhandled by Campbell rocket arm and late game heriocs! Next time you copy and paste something i post, print it then take it home and study it. At least that way you can sound like you know football.
Tap out now bra, jc just pounded you into submission!
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Post of the day!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Grads or Campbell….
People keep saying Grads accuracy isnt that great relative to Campbell….My response?
Stats can be deceiving.
One must keep in mind (and whats COMPLETELY LOST on all this) is that Grads throws are MOSTLY downfield…NOT dumpoffs/checkdowns.
If you dont include screens and or running back receptions Grad is MUCH more accurate than Campbell.
Plus, Grad WILL take some chances on tight coverage while JC is much less likely to throw the ball unless a receiver is wide open. Grads rarely misfires on wide open receivers. Campbell does. Grad’s incompletions are mostly in tight coverage or outright WR drops.
Also, there is no arguing that Grads release is much quicker than JC’s. This results in fewer fumbles/sack fumbles.
Finally, Grad has that unquantifiable ‘it’/spark plug factor. He gets the team up MUCH more than JC does. Not a slam on JC, its just the way it is.
No brainer start —> GRAD
PS The Problem? L0RD AL wants JC….
November 9th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Bcz24 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Seriously Mistic… give it up already. Does it matter who is taking the snaps if the result is a W? Not to me. I dont care if Khalif Barnes plays quarterback as long as we win. I am convinced by your constant rhetoric that if Grads started you would root for his injury or the Raiders to lose just to say… see I told ya so. NO ONE CARES! Jesus be happy that we are relevent again.
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It does matter who takes the snaps. When Grads plays, we lose. When JC starts, we win. In record-breaking fashion I might add. That’s my problem with the pro-Grads outfit. Why do you want him to play? What’s the upside?
November 9th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Ummm…who cares already…JC should be in there until proven otherwise…stay with the hot hand! If he stinks it up in Pitt…time to make the move back to Grads!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:24 am
quick question for the bloggers.
Have a chance to get my hands on a Tatum AFL jersey but I feel weird having a jersey of a player I never saw play. What do you guys think?
November 9th, 2010 at 9:27 am
The analysis below is from an FF site. They are all getting excited about Ford. Pity that he will likely slide back into the depth chart/obscurity. I’d not pick up Ford on a fantasy team because DHB is not going anywhere.
But I’d love to find a way to Ford more involved.
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Jacoby Ford, OAK – *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** – Ford was the hero of the game on Sunday, making several huge catches in clutch situations. Five of Ford’s six catches came in the fourth quarter. With just over 11 minutes left and the Raiders up by one, Ford caught a 37-yard pass that QB Campbell under threw to the inside, so that Ford had to fight his way through the DB to come back and catch the ball. Ford’s real heroics came at the very end of the game. With 30 seconds left and the Raiders trailing by three, Ford made a tough catch along the right sideline in traffic for a 19-yard gain that would have put the Raiders in good field goal position, but the play was called back for offensive holding, moving them out of field goal range. No matter. On the very next play, Ford made a truly spectacular catch in the middle of the field for 29 yards to set up the game-tying field goal. The ball was thrown to Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers, but Ford came over the top of Flowers from behind to grab the ball away. On the Raiders first offensive play in overtime, Ford laid out for a 47-yard bomb that set up the game-winning field goal. Jacoby Ford is a rookie fourth-round pick out of Clemson with elite speed, but he proved against the Chiefs that he is not just a track star: he is a football player. In his second NFL start, he showed a natural ability to adjust to the ball in the air, and the strength and determination to wrestle it away from the defender. He finished with 6 receptions for 148 yards (along with the TD on the kickoff return). Ford got his chance because Louis Murphy was out with an injury, but he played too well to fade back into obscurity in the Raiders offense. Expect Ford to play a prominent role in the Raiders passing game going forward. He should a top priority on the fantasy waiver wires this week. The only note of caution is that Ford was used mostly as a vertical threat, and like David Gettis and Danario Alexander, he won’t take future opponents by surprise.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:30 am
I dont hate. I root for whoever is giving us the best chance to win. I was a Gradkowski supporter because at the time he gave us the best chance to win. I think JC should continue to start because we are winning. I am just sick of the same Grads VS JC CRAP every single day!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:32 am
JC should start and I predict he will stink it up in Pitt. He wont get away in Pitt with what he did vs KC. I hope we win but I dont like our chances with either QB. This way if there is a change then there is no controversy. The last thing I want is a media hyped controversy. I think the coaching staff knows Grad is their guy. AD wants JC. TC has no choice but start JC.
We’ll prob go 5/2 for the remaining schedule. We’ll beat Indy, KC, Den, Jax and Mia.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:32 am
I know…I feel the same way Bcz24…But it will continue on…hopefully it won’t!
Anyways…AIG…go for it! He was a beast!!! and the best at it!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Morning peoples!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:34 am
It does matter who takes the snaps. When Grads plays, we lose. When JC starts, we win. In record-breaking fashion I might add. That’s my problem with the pro-Grads outfit. Why do you want him to play? What’s the upside?
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At the time, JC started against Tennessee and stunk up the joint, and was well on his way to doing the same against STL. Our oline wasnt playing nearly as well and Jason wasnt motivating them. Things have changed now and I agree that JC SHOULD BE STARTING. Im sick of people on both sides of the fence rooting so desperately for their guy to win that they would rather see the team lose then be wrong.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Campbell=Bruce
Just Win Baby!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:37 am
mornin’ nation,
can we all move past the campbell/grads argument?? campbell is the starter, caable says so, if you support the raiders you go wiht that. if you have another agenda about our qb then maybe you should go elsewhere.
our lines are becoming more dominant every game.. kelly and seymour were the meat eaters on sunday, they clogged the middle all day long in the rain. and veldheer held his own against tamba hali(?)
the refs stunk up the stadium.. i think they made seymour mad at the coin flip for overtime. they shouldn’t have done that!!! raiiddeeerrrrrs!!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:38 am
# DMAC Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Morning peoples!
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Well then, FK u guys then!
LMAO
November 9th, 2010 at 9:38 am
bcz24 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:30 am
I dont hate. I root for whoever is giving us the best chance to win. I was a Gradkowski supporter because at the time he gave us the best chance to win. I think JC should continue to start because we are winning. I am just sick of the same Grads VS JC CRAP every single day!
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I think it’s a healthy, legitimate debate. It just gets old when it turns into….
“Imposter fans will be burned at the stake for their blindness and loyalty to the hated Bruise Gradkowski. Support of the infidel Bruise is cause for retiribution and annihilation at the hands of true Raider fans as we chant and join together in a Black Rain of Fire Dance around the decapitated Gradkowski carcass as Al Davis high fives true fans and others crumble in his WAKE!!
Long live Davis and his champion the ever-decisive, All Pro pinpoint accurate Savior of the Silver & Black, the Mighty and unparalleled JASON CAMPBELL!!!!!”
November 9th, 2010 at 9:38 am
@Jimbo
I thought that Ford’s playing time could increase:
Ford has to be a Al Davis draft pick, fastest 40 time? Cannot see the Raiders not playing a succesful Al Davis draft pick. I see the problem of Louis Murphy getting his snaps cut in favor of DHB.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:39 am
aig-raiders Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:24 am
quick question for the bloggers.
Have a chance to get my hands on a Tatum AFL jersey but I feel weird having a jersey of a player I never saw play. What do you guys think?
Get the jersey if you like his game, I think it’s best to get jerseys of guys who aren’t playing anymore because I’m tired of getting them of guys who leave the Raiders then I just give em to Goodwill
November 9th, 2010 at 9:40 am
BlackholeLB Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:30 am
I have been following this blog since L. Kiffin was hired a few years ago. I have enjoyed reading Jerry’s articles as well as Raider Nation’s comments. However, my point of this post is simply to say: I really don’t want Campbell to start against Pitt. Although, I don’t think he is terrible (Like J. Russell) and I support him if he does start. However, and simply stated, with no need to go into the details, the offense under Grad is much better. It scares me to think the coaching staff doesn’t agree.
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Deep Down I think the coaches know Grads runs the offense better. But they may also feel like this is the best the Raiders have played since Al Davis started wearing pull-ups. No way you mess with that streak until you need to.
Campbell may not run like a rabbit, but he seems to have a Rabbit Foot hold on our results.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Deep Down I think the coaches know Grads runs the offense better. But they may also feel like this is the best the Raiders have played since Al Davis started wearing pull-ups. No way you mess with that streak until you need to.
Campbell may not run like a rabbit, but he seems to have a Rabbit Foot hold on our results.
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I think this is well said.
The goal in the Pittsburgh game should be to get creative offensively, get the ball out of the QB’s hands quickly and move the pocket when neccecary.
Unless we get immaculate protection (TM), it will be tough to sling ‘em downfield all day.
McFadden will be key.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:43 am
RaidingTexas Says:
November 8th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
My guess is that they will be placed about #12 in most rankings this week.
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Two agree with me so far! Waiting on ESPN, CNN-SI.
CBSSports:
12 Raiders
They’ve won three consecutive games to get right back in the division race. Tom Cable should keep Jason Campbell at quarterback.
NFL Fanhouse:
12. Raiders (5-4) | Last Week: 15
No AFC team is hotter than the Raiders — the Raiders! — after wins against two division leaders and another in Denver. If this team can somehow pull off a fourth straight win after the bye in a matchup in Pittsburgh, the Raiders could have legitimate title aspirations. Just another crazy NFL season. — R.J. White
November 9th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Man, get the Tatum.
If you support your team, no problem with getting throwbacks of Raider greats.
I have a Stabler and a Biletnikoff and I was maybe 1 when they were Raiders.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:44 am
I am surprised that Jerry has dodged righting a blog entry titled “QB controversy?”.
How could there not be one when Cable alludes to riding the hot hand at QB. And then coyly adding that he just gave us a “hint” at who the starting QB would be in week 11.
Is that not enough to get your create writing skills juiced, Jerry?
Please follow the dots to where this leads or does not lead.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:46 am
I have no problems with Cable being coy.
I’m sure teams have plenty of assistance out there looking for dirt in addition to doing cut ups and compiling numbers.
Cable is actually getting pretty good at these pressers.
Helps to have a winning team behind you.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:46 am
I’m sure teams have plenty of assistants out there*
November 9th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Gentlemen, why argue about our starting quarterback? I couldn’t give a “you-know-what” if we were still winning with Jamarcus “Grapedrank” Russell if we were still winning.
I care about the “w”
Just let it go and let’s as a Nation go grab a Raiders sponsored Coors Light.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Just let it go and let’s as a Nation go grab a Raiders sponsored Coors Light.
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lol
November 9th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Picking up Pitt’s blitzes will be HUGE, and key to winning the game. Their DB’s aren’t very good.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Thanks guys. I think I will get Tatum. I just feel a littel weird when old school guys talk to me about him and I wouldnt be able to relate.
He is probably one of the biggest Raider legend anyways.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:49 am
RaiderResurrection, agreed. We don’t make the decision, Cable & Company do. Just hope that whoever is out there puts the team in position to get the “w”.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:50 am
DMAC Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Picking up Pitt’s blitzes will be HUGE, and key to winning the game. Their DB’s aren’t very good.
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We’ve been getting pretty adept at that lately.
If it’s Bruce, then avoid the rush and get the ball out of your hands, no running back moves trying to truck defenders, please.
If it’s Campbell, make the hot read and get the ball out quick.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:52 am
aig-raiders Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Thanks guys. I think I will get Tatum. I just feel a littel weird when old school guys talk to me about him and I wouldnt be able to relate.
He is probably one of the biggest Raider legend anyways.
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Over the last few years when things were pretty bleak, I watched a lot of NFL Films and other specials on the Raider Legends of Old.
It’s just a blast to watch that stuff because of how nasty those teams were. In the 70s, just ripping guys’ heads off man.
Even in the 80s, where you couldn’t get away with that as much, our defensive fronts were still relentless.
You should check out Hulu.com, they have a lot of cool free videos. They toss in some commericals, but the picture quality is much better than say google or youtube and it’s professional, like a real broadcast.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Pitts plays 2 DTs, 4LBs, and a S.
We need pound that into submission!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:53 am
# bcz24 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:34 am
It does matter who takes the snaps. When Grads plays, we lose. When JC starts, we win. In record-breaking fashion I might add. That’s my problem with the pro-Grads outfit. Why do you want him to play? What’s the upside?
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At the time, JC started against Tennessee and stunk up the joint, and was well on his way to doing the same against STL. Our oline wasnt playing nearly as well and Jason wasnt motivating them. Things have changed now and I agree that JC SHOULD BE STARTING. Im sick of people on both sides of the fence rooting so desperately for their guy to win that they would rather see the team lose then be wrong.
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So many people that said campbell couldnt cut it, are people that have barely watched him play out side of this season. You among others now claim “you dont care” who plays. When before you clearly had the opinion that wanted grads.
What has happened to all of the Grads guys passion suddenly? Ill tell you what happened. Jason Campbell’s play on the field has shut down the hype.
Instead of giving Campbell credit, you say the o-line is much better. Sunday the o-line had a horrific game. They were called for several penalties, many killed drives and took us out of scoring position. They also were being abused in pass protection. They coughed up four sacks, had plenty of hits and pressures, and made Life miserable for campbell. he was forced to make almost as many throws on the run as he did from the pocket.
I was there with a front row seat. I watched it on dvr later, it was even worse the second time.
It wasnt the o-line that won on sunday, it was all Campbell and Ford.
Im not surprised that some of you would rather pass off empty folklore in lieu of the facts. If that makes it easier for you to swallow, knock yourself out.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:55 am
J Hill Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Pitts plays 2 DTs, 4LBs, and a S.
We need pound that into submission!
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You dooing film study last night like me, lol?
Bengals had some success running early and kind of got away from it due to the score, but I think if we spread em out and get the ball out quickly, we can run from those formations.
It will be tough to break the 2nd level regardless because of Troy Hairamolu. Need to keep a hat on that guy at all times.
Reece is really gonna get tested as a blocker in this game.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:55 am
I think the team should sign Center Jake Grove for depth purposes!
It wouldn’t hurt…depth is always good IMO, especially on the O-Line!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Instead of giving Campbell credit, you say the o-line is much better. Sunday the o-line had a horrific game.
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Yeah, they had some penalties, but save one play (which Campbell really needed to step up in the pocket anyway), Veldheer was walling off guys to allow for deep passes.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:57 am
If it’s Campbell, make the hot read and get the ball out quick.
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Campbell has been doing a pretty good job of moving around in the pocket and avoiding pressure.
A lot of the pass plays in the first half were screens that KC was all over. I’d like to see Hue get JC in a rythm early with some quick slants and such.
After we pound the scchhitt outta that front 7 with only 2 DL on it.
November 9th, 2010 at 9:58 am
I know this is a blog and everyone can say whatever they feel. But C’mon, this Campbell-Bruce battle is getting old. I’m tired of the “I told you so”…. Can we just enjoy these Raiders victories? In the end, that all that matters anyways. I don’t give a damn, who’s in the game as long as he produces.
JUST WIN BABY!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:58 am
DKnight007 Says:
I think the team should sign Center Jake Grove for depth purposes!
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Assuming Murphy, DHB, and Schilens are healthy, they could cut JLH to make room for Grove!!!
November 9th, 2010 at 9:59 am
# DKnight007 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:55 am
I think the team should sign Center Jake Grove for depth purposes!
It wouldn’t hurt…depth is always good IMO, especially on the O-Line!
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If we sign him, who should we cut?
November 9th, 2010 at 10:03 am
One thing I like about having Marcel Reece and Darren Mcfadden is both have great receiving skills. We could be in the I-formation with one Tight End (Miller) and still have a 5 receiver set to pass the ball.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:03 am
LA to TheBay Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:55 am
J Hill Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Pitts plays 2 DTs, 4LBs, and a S.
We need pound that into submission!
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You dooing film study last night like me, lol?
Bengals had some success running early and kind of got away from it due to the score, but I think if we spread em out and get the ball out quickly, we can run from those formations.
It will be tough to break the 2nd level regardless because of Troy Hairamolu. Need to keep a hat on that guy at all times.
Reece is really gonna get tested as a blocker in this game.
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We need to run some misdirection plays also against Pitt….keep them off balance and run QB roll out plays and play action and move the pocket.
The Bungles were stupid last night….they got away from the run too soon and they kept running straight drop backs from Palmer staying in the pocket and that is stupid. Keeping a QB in the pocket the whole time on pass plays against the Steelers is IDIOTIC.
I also think the Raiders need to run the Wildcat formation more with DMC, Bush, and Reece in backfield….that can keep the Steeler defense off balance also.
Reece needs to be used as both a runner and receiver against Pitt and I also think the Raiders should bring in Bruce Campbell as a blocking FB on short yardage and goal line plays to pound the crap out a Steeler D-Linemen or Polamalu!
November 9th, 2010 at 10:04 am
When we talk about Grads v. Campbell and who gives us the best chance to win; I think it all comes down to the O-line:
When the O-Line blocks and gives the QB a legitmate shot, I think Campbell is the better option. When the O-Line becomes carboard cut-outs, I think Gradkowski quicker release and pocket presenece gives us a better shot to win.
Campbell’s cutting it lose, taking chances and staying away from Captain Checkdown gives my support to stay with the hot hand. Over the past three weeks we have finally seen Campbell’s balls drop and become a man!
Cambpell/Gradkowski are not Peyton Manning and therefore do not require Manning contracts. With Campbell/Gradkowski at the helm we can get playmakers around them to make them better.
But aren’t we in a good situation to pick up a Franchise QB deep deep in the draft and groom them to be the heir. With Tollner, Hackett and Jackson to tutor them for a couple years? With Campbell and Grakowski on the roster we can spare the third QB spot for a rookie?
November 9th, 2010 at 10:05 am
DMAC Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:59 am
# DKnight007 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:55 am
I think the team should sign Center Jake Grove for depth purposes!
It wouldn’t hurt…depth is always good IMO, especially on the O-Line!
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If we sign him, who should we cut?
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Cut Michael Bennett.
Cartwright can be the 3rd RB if necessary and Reece can run the ball if need be also.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Cut JLH to sign Grove!!! Send him back to El Paso. Maybe he can learn proper route-running by following coyotes!
And I don’t mean the dog-type animals.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:09 am
LA,
For some reason, I’d not worried about Pitts.
I just can’t see them bringing 6 and sitting in some zone with LBs and safeties. We should shred that.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:10 am
La,
I agree we will have to move the pocket vs pitt. I just dont think our o-line can match up against their front seven, and there blitz scheme.
This entire game is about our o-line vs. the pitt front 7, although many folks are confident on this issue, the kc game was not encouraging.
Campbell was forced to scramble and create far too often. Your qb needs to be able to drop back and run the offense.
Points and field position will be difficult to come by, so we cant afford all of the o-line penalties.
We also need to scrap the gimmick trick stuff. Im fine with misdirection, reverses, the zone read and pistol package, special teams fakes, and wild hog stuff should be left out of the plan.
We will need our qb and receivers to be sharp, and in a rythm early. Out side of Troy P, there secondary is only ok. There corners can and should be tested in the short and intermediate game and see if we can get Troy to cheat up. A heavy dose of dmac is also needed. He will struggle early. I could see one of those 85 yds on 25 carries type of games. One the pitt defense gets really aggressive, and starts really charge hard toward the line, our play action will give us some shots down the field.
Our team will go only as far as this o-line will take them.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:13 am
it was indeed all campbell and ford, campbell improvised and passed on the run, he made every play he had to make. and where he was off a little ford made the play!! the raiders pplayed good football underadverse conditions. they are looking pretty good to me, and some players are steooing up at the right time
November 9th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Go DUBS!
November 9th, 2010 at 10:14 am
73.mistic1 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:10 am
La,
…………Our team will go only as far as this o-line will take them.
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Huh???? WTF happened to your campbell as our Savior? Now that we are about to face a legit team, are you trying to give yourself some wiggle room in the event JC stinks it up.
Here is my prediction. Not only will he stinks it up, he will get yanked either during the game or after the game!!! Take that to bank.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:14 am
J Hill Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:09 am
LA,
For some reason, I’d not worried about Pitts.
I just can’t see them bringing 6 and sitting in some zone with LBs and safeties. We should shred that.
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I feel you, my major concern is
1A) Jason Campbell sitting back there too long re-reading.
1B) Bruce attempting truck guys like the Bus if the play breaks down
2) Play calling that involves too conventional an attack, although Hue has been doing a fantastic job of varying the looks we give other teams.
I honestly feel as long as we stay creative, we can run for 100+ on that team and keep Ben off the field.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:15 am
texas – I like your thinking. Cutting JLH and signibg Grove would be just fine in my book. Send JLH back to texas to see if he can find a pair…
November 9th, 2010 at 10:15 am
*signing*
November 9th, 2010 at 10:16 am
when we play the steelers, who are they going to cover reese with?
November 9th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Our offense is good running various schemes to confuse their defense and getting at least 20 some points, can our defense stop mendenhall and the playaction. Steelers offense is very simple.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Higgins is a soft as toilet paper. “Please don’t squeeze the Charmin.”
November 9th, 2010 at 10:17 am
# LA to TheBay Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Instead of giving Campbell credit, you say the o-line is much better. Sunday the o-line had a horrific game.
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Yeah, they had some penalties, but save one play (which Campbell really needed to step up in the pocket anyway), Veldheer was walling off guys to allow for deep passes.
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That wasnt the only penalty on the o-line. veldheer played well, for a rookie starting across from a vet like hali. He handled it well at times, and other times he was taken to school and giving up pressures. He gets a pass because he is a rook, and he is an upgrade over henderson.
When you add his mistakes in with the rest of the o-lines whiffs and blunders, its a horror film.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Mistic,
Good post. Agreed.
The only thing I would maybe disagree on is the ‘gimmick’ stuff.
Let’s stay creative but let’s not get cute, cause that sh;t just won’t work.
You notice that v. Cincy, they kept Hampton off the field when they spread ‘em out for the most part.
If we can run McFadden out of those formations vs. their pass-rushing DTs, we could have lots of success.
Draws, screens, quick slants, etc.
Of course, we do like to go downfield being who we are, but having Zach back for this game will be crucial, IMO.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Our wildcat produced some decent results. it’s just one more look that opposing teams have to account for. I like it. Except for when McFadden throws into triple coverage that is. Let Bush toss the ball. He was a pretty good qb.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:21 am
I like Pittsburg’s center, Pouncey… I wanted that cat.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:21 am
I want to see the no-huddle! As RaiderResurrection alluded to, in our base formation we have a lot of receiving options, we can come to the line in any formation and really screw with the defense. From the I-Form to 5 wide (Yes, split Barnes out, kidding)
November 9th, 2010 at 10:26 am
If we sign him, who should we cut?
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Don’t get me started on needing a roster spot…
November 9th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Thanks! to post 87
November 9th, 2010 at 10:27 am
And
GO WOLVERINES! 67-65! A dominant victory…
November 9th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Like to see some quicker passes. I really hate how long campbell holds the ball. Guess that’s because some routes take longer than others but that’s asking alot of our o-line..
November 9th, 2010 at 10:28 am
When has Pittsburg last played a ZBS team?
November 9th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Yes Bo, we all know who you want to cut. but we also know that that will never happen. Now Higgins on the other hand…
November 9th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Miami?
November 9th, 2010 at 10:30 am
# aig-raiders Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:14 am
73.mistic1 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:10 am
La,
…………Our team will go only as far as this o-line will take them.
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Huh???? WTF happened to your campbell as our Savior? Now that we are about to face a legit team, are you trying to give yourself some wiggle room in the event JC stinks it up.
Here is my prediction. Not only will he stinks it up, he will get yanked either during the game or after the game!!! Take that to bank.
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Aig,
this is weak. I have never said campbell is my savior. I have stated on more than one occasion that i didnt think the team was very good. Although jason campbell and the raiders are proving to be better than i thought, im still not sold on this team.
Campbell with out a doubt is a major upgrade over Grads, not only gives the best chance to win as a starter, but all of the intangibles he brings to the table cant be questioned. He is the leader, and he is doing it in classic raider qb fashion. Either blowing teams away, or gutting it out to win in the final seconds, with the long ball.
However that wont be enough to beat the best teams in the league. You will need more consistent play from your receivers, and better pass protection. The o-line in my opinion is the one glaring weakness that remains must be addressed in the draft in order to move to the next level.
My take has never changed other than being surprised that they actually should be better than a 6-7 win team like i thought they would be. I think they can challenge for this division, but they wouldnt go far in post season, if they do qualify. That in my mind is still a big if.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Its too late now to cut Condo because we have not trained BCampbell to do the job…
So I would demote Sam Williams.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Eugene?
November 9th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Note to blog: BSJ has not mentioned DMAC’s fumble Sunday…
For now he gets a pass, if only for that monumental thwack he delivered at the 2 yard line…
November 9th, 2010 at 10:34 am
No Mas Diamante Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:15 am
texas – I like your thinking. Cutting JLH and signibg Grove would be just fine in my book. Send JLH back to texas to see if he can find a pair…
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No mas Dementia
I see below you also wanted DMAC cut or hated on him also. So let me get this straight, you want a center that is often injured, out of the league and has not signed with anybody, and was a Bill Parcells bust has a free agent to sign, over JLH.
You my man, our in need of some football acumen. In fact you need a pair, you track record is so bad, you need some football help.
Based on your football smarts, DMAC would be gone by now.
Your name is on the DMAC hate list, thanks for all your Raider smarts.
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Dakota Says:
November 8th, 2010 at 9:22 am
THE RUE THE DAY THEY HATED ON OR WERE WISHY-WASHY ON MCFADDEN LIST:
Lefty12
M Lonetree
Priesttj (f.k.a. Blackholepriest)
Bo Schembechler Jackson
Oakglenn (Seymour Bush and so many others)
The Big Banana
Nnamdi21
OFL71
Kirk
JT
Raiderduck
SnB
Scottish Raider
los raiders de don rober
Sweep the leg
Indiana Raider
Djohnnyg
DarthPirate
JB
Just Fire Baby (f.k.a. Vegas Raider)
LA to TheBay ( Keeper of the Faith status revoked)
mack-madden
Hairy Bush
RaiderRon
morilla
No Mas Diamante
inonewordraider
SteveAlford21
ELWAYs TEETH
Richard Bentley
COW
RaiderfanNY
the_big_one_of_83
SR Raider
hwnrdr
Lowdown_in_Beijing
Zymurge
Florida Pete
Exla
RaiderTay
Fat Kidd
raiderzmaverick
SnB offense defense specialteams
LT DAN
Norco Bob
Macho Man Randy Savage
AIG
R8eray
Thec07
TheyCallMeAssassin
HayesDaze37
408Raider
Fattykid
BCZ24
Plunketthead
THE KEEPERS OF THE FAITH LIST:
Dakota
Br1en (a.k.a. Return of whatever he is called)
Jhill
r8dr4lfe21
Chris in NY
Dell
Up Locomotive Engineer
AZ Raider2
DMAC
SnB offense defense specialteams
ny-raider
DKnight007
Hot Shot
On the beach in Cancun
BigTed707
Rockstar
Bob Marley
Armond
RaiderLen
Big Pep
BartBB
THE RUE THE DAY THEY HATED ON OR WERE WISHY-WASHY ON MCFADDEN PLAYING QB LIST:
Dakota
November 9th, 2010 at 10:35 am
I have stated on more than one occasion that i didnt think the team was very good.
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Yeah… great fan you are.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:39 am
THE RUE THE DAY THEY HATED ON OR WERE WISHY-WASHY ON “STIFF ARMED” EUGENE LIST:
DMAC
November 9th, 2010 at 10:41 am
I am just sick of the same Grads VS JC CRAP every single day!
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agreed with BCZ!
November 9th, 2010 at 10:41 am
THE RUE THE DAY THEY HATED ON OR WERE WISHY-WASHY ON “STIFF ARMED” EUGENE LIST:
DMAC
RaiderRockstar
November 9th, 2010 at 10:42 am
40.DMAC Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:38 am
# DMAC Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Morning peoples!
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Well then, FK u guys then!
LMAO
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Mornin D-MAC, NATION.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:43 am
No mas Dementia
So let me get this straight, you want a center that is often injured, out of the league and has not signed with anybody, and was a Bill Parcells bust has a free agent to sign, over JLH.
You my man, our in need of some football acumen. In fact you need a pair, you track record is so bad, you need some football help.
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Look at Dell getting sassy again, I love it!
November 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
103.RaiderRockstar Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:41 am
THE RUE THE DAY THEY HATED ON OR WERE WISHY-WASHY ON “STIFF ARMED” EUGENE LIST:
DMAC
RaiderRockstar
Big Pimpin Raccoon
November 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
@ Raider Dell – yes I would sign Grove if he was healthy. who is our back up center? Veldheer needs to stay at LT. Higgins is shell of what he was two seasons ago and with the emergance of Ford he has become expendable. I like Miller over Higggins as well.
I readily admit that I along with lots of other people on that list, was very disapointed that it took McFadden 3 years to finally earn his keep. I still worry about his fumbling issue. He got lucky on Sunday.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
# No Mas Diamante Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Our wildcat produced some decent results. it’s just one more look that opposing teams have to account for. I like it. Except for when McFadden throws into triple coverage that is. Let Bush toss the ball. He was a pretty good qb.
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I cant argue with the fact that we gained yards with dmac running, but i still dont like it.
The main reasons i dont like the formation. it takes your qb out of the play. this is a mistake in a lot of ways.
Campbell is a rhythm passer. When he gets of early and gets in a grove he can light it up, like we saw in denver and seattle. When he doesnt get off early it looks like last weeks first half. This has been his m.o since auburn. Lots of good pros are this way. Elway under sham-a-han would get early boot legs. Steve young would get some early slants. Campbell like these guys needs rhythm early.
Our receivers also play better when they get action early in the game. Especially DHB, he plays much better when he gets an early catch in the game. Sunday he dropped his first chance and then turned in his worst game of the year.
Our qb is a weapon, the wild hog takes this weapon out of play.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Wassup Racoon
November 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
mistic1 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:30 am
# aig-raiders Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:14 am
73.mistic1 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:10 am
La,
…………Our team will go only as far as this o-line will take them.
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Huh???? WTF happened to your campbell as our Savior? Now that we are about to face a legit team, are you trying to give yourself some wiggle room in the event JC stinks it up.
Here is my prediction. Not only will he stinks it up, he will get yanked either during the game or after the game!!! Take that to bank.
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Aig,
………….Campbell with out a doubt is a major upgrade over Grads, not only gives the best chance to win as a starter, but all of the intangibles he brings to the table cant be questioned. He is the leader, and he is doing it in classic raider qb fashion. Either blowing teams away, or gutting it out to win in the final seconds, with the long ball.
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Mistic,
I usually ignore your idiotic posts but I have to admit it is quite annyoing at times. If you think JC is so great, then WTF happened with Tenn, STL, SF and even KC. Do you even know how to defend your posts or are you just going to blast your shcytt against the wall and imagine that something will stick.
You’ve been bragging about JC this entire week and now you pad yourself some wiggle room for a legit team in Pitt. You’re now acknowledging other parts of the team. We’ve been winning because the other parts of the team have stepped up big time in the past 3 weeks but you tried to bloat up JC’s contribution. Now that JC is about to get his a$$ handed to him, you’re starting to point out the other parts of the team. WEAK!
FYI, your boy JC got benched by your boy Hue Jack while healthy. Grad was benched because he was hurt.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Its too late now to cut Condo because we have not trained BCampbell to do the job…
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it’s not too late to cut him, but it is too late to TRADE him. It doesn’t matter anyway though, because he’s getting slapped with the franchise tag this offseason!
November 9th, 2010 at 10:47 am
# RaiderRockstar Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Its too late now to cut Condo because we have not trained BCampbell to do the job…
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it’s not too late to cut him, but it is too late to TRADE him. It doesn’t matter anyway though, because he’s getting slapped with the franchise tag this offseason!
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And when Condo retires, he will run our Special Teams!
November 9th, 2010 at 10:47 am
109.DMAC Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Wassup Racoon
*******
Lovin a month without a RAIDER lose!
November 9th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Condo = future Special Teams Coach
LMAO
November 9th, 2010 at 10:48 am
FYI, Condo would clear waivers while crickets chirped… too pricey.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:49 am
# Dirtiest Raccoon Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:47 am
109.DMAC Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Wassup Racoon
*******
Lovin a month without a RAIDER lose!
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Hell yeah. My Monday mornings at work our much better, when the Raiders win.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:49 am
No Mas Diamante Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
@ Raider Dell – yes I would sign Grove if he was healthy. who is our back up center? Veldheer needs to stay at LT. Higgins is shell of what he was two seasons ago and with the emergance of Ford he has become expendable. I like Miller over Higggins as well.
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No Mas Diamante
Ok some valid points. Please tell me how JLH is a shell of his play, two years ago, and what makes you think, excluding Jacoby Ford, Nick Miller is better than JLH. I mean Miller has been catching everything his way, like one catch so far in the NFL.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:50 am
In a nutshell: Start Campbell against Pittsburgh, but hope Gradkowski is ready to come in.
I know the team motto is “Just win baby” but Campbell had an 8.3 QB rating in the first half. Against a defense like Pittsburgh, I don’t know that a second half comeback would be possible with that kind of first half performance.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:50 am
FYI, your boy JC got benched by your boy Hue Jack while healthy. Grad was benched because he was hurt.
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Lol!! Seriously, are you a 13-year old girl?
November 9th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Whoever said sign Grove and cut Michael Bennett, I’ll climb on board that train.
Veldheer needs to stay at LT, learn and work out his “growing pains” so to speak.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:53 am
I am ready to pound me a Steely fan! MM34 needs to knock H. Wards a$$ in the dirt on the first play, NO MATTER the play, nor ball carrier!
DO IT FOR THE NATION MM!
November 9th, 2010 at 10:53 am
# Dirtiest Raccoon Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:53 am
I am ready to pound me a Steely fan! MM34 needs to knock H. Wards a$$ in the dirt on the first play, NO MATTER the play, nor ball carrier!
DO IT FOR THE NATION MM!
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I 2nd that!
November 9th, 2010 at 10:54 am
PFTs Power Ranking…
9. Oakland Raiders (No. 11; 5-4): Only Tom Cable could be a coach of the year candidate while still on the hot seat.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Please tell me how JLH is a shell of his play, two years ago, and what makes you think, excluding Jacoby Ford, Nick Miller is better than JLH. I mean Miller has been catching everything his way, like one catch so far in the NFL.
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Higgins made a few key grabs on Sunday against KC
still no love?
November 9th, 2010 at 10:54 am
DMAC Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Condo = future Special Teams Coach
LMAO
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It couldn’t happen too soon…
November 9th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Whoever said sign Grove and cut Michael Bennett, I’ll climb on board that train.
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Agreed with PA
Rock Cartwright is an asset on ST!
he and Reece can split whatever 3rd string RB carries may be up for grabs …
November 9th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Coach Condo!
LMAO
November 9th, 2010 at 10:56 am
# bcz24 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:35 am
I have stated on more than one occasion that i didnt think the team was very good.
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Yeah… great fan you are.
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Why do people attempt to take my words and play sorry little game with them?
I love my team flaws and all. Dont you? Are you a pretneder fan?
When you love you tell it like it is. You owe that loyalty. This team is not a super bowl team at this point in my opinion. Im not yet convinced they will make the playoffs, although i know we could challenge for the division.
Instead of harboring romantic notions about my favorite qb, and team, I actaully try to form an opinion based on what has actually taken place.
Give it a try.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Grove’s knee must be too busted up to play since we already had him in for a look.
Perhaps they are transplanting Barrett Robbins legs (the only part that wasn’t shot up) onto Grove so he will be ready for the playoffs.
November 9th, 2010 at 10:57 am
PFTs Power Ranking…
9. Oakland Raiders (No. 11; 5-4): Only Tom Cable could be a coach of the year candidate while still on the hot seat.
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7 games left. Cable needs to win 3 to save his job
4 or 5 to clinch the AFC West
November 9th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Why the hate for our Pro Bowl long snapper?
Condo can cover/tackle also.
Is it purely a roster spot issue, or did he muff somfin
November 9th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Dell – JLH has six catches on the year for a whopping 66 yards and hasn’t scored a TD since 08. He hasn’t been the same since he took the big hit in the san diego game. Miller at least has a little value as a returner. The team won’t even put higgins back there anymore. Don’t get me wrong. If he can revert to his olf form I’d love to have him. He showed the makings of a pretty good return guy. Just haven’t seen it in a long time.
no disrespect to you or anyone else on here. Just my opinion..
November 9th, 2010 at 10:58 am
# Dirtiest Raccoon Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Why the hate for our Pro Bowl long snapper?
Condo can cover/tackle also.
Is it purely a roster spot issue, or did he muff somfin
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BO?
November 9th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Back to work… later gents…
November 9th, 2010 at 11:00 am
To the semi-professional bloggers, you know who you are.
The past few weeks, I have observed prior to the games against Seattle and K.C. Daniel Loper, as a center in the pre snap portion of the game. The raider organization, would like to keep Veldheer as a LT, but Loper must give us some options. He also was in the shot gun and looked real good.
So before we start cutting somebody like the player you hate most, let’s look at the long term plan and the organization recognizes the need for a back up center also.
Finally, to BSJ, I haven’t seen Loper try Long snapping yet, so keep your fingers crossed.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:00 am
I get so effin annoyed with this 3 game win streak by JC that I decided to do some homework and here is how I am going to DEBUNK this effin myth about JC winning 3 games.
Vs DEN – they scored 14 points. Can Boller start and we still win…..effin YEAH.
1st-10, DEN20 10:36 C. Johnson intercepted K. Orton for 30 yard touchdown
1st-10, DEN20 10:02 D. Thomas rushed to the right for 1 yard gain. D. Thomas fumbled. L. Houston recovered fumble
2nd-8, DEN16 9:46 K. Orton rushed to the left for 7 yard gain. K. Orton fumbled. T. Branch recovered fumble and returned for 12 yards
—Those 3 plays alone by the D gave us 13 points. So yeah even Boller would have won.
vs SEA – They scored 3 points.
our rushing offense got 239 yds at 6.1 per carry. Do you think Boller would have lost with that.
So let’s stop with this 3 game JC win streak BS already. He got lucky riding coat tail of the other parts of our team. It was no surprise to me he sucked against KC and will do so again in Pitt. Anyone of our QB’s could have won those 2 games.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:01 am
bcz24 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:54 am
PFTs Power Ranking…
9. Oakland Raiders (No. 11; 5-4): Only Tom Cable could be a coach of the year candidate while still on the hot seat.
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I whiffed on that one. So back to yesterday’s conversation with whoever it was: I guess they are a top 10 team. LOL
November 9th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Finally, to BSJ, I haven’t seen Loper try Long snapping yet, so keep your fingers crossed.
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I FEEL THE LOVE!
November 9th, 2010 at 11:02 am
No Mas Diamante Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Back to work… later gents…
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Good debate, I like your comeback, stay in contact.
Have a good day.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:04 am
There are a lot of coaches in here. I guess Jerry Jones has plenty of options at the end of the season.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:04 am
I whiffed on that one. So back to yesterday’s conversation with whoever it was: I guess they are a top 10 team.
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yeah Texas!
glad to see you’ve got some stones. I don’t think we’ll see Alex7 around here to cheer on the Squeelers anytime soon
November 9th, 2010 at 11:04 am
# Dirtiest Raccoon Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Why the hate for our Pro Bowl long snapper?
Condo can cover/tackle also.
Is it purely a roster spot issue, or did he muff somfin
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Condo plays great. My issue is devoting a roster spot to a player who CANNOT play any off/def position if needed. I prefer a setup like we had with Adam Treu.
So when we need to add someone like Grove our hands are tied.
Plus Condo makes more than our “starter” Gradkowski… of course it aint my money.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:05 am
133.DMAC Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:58 am
# Dirtiest Raccoon Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Why the hate for our Pro Bowl long snapper?
Condo can cover/tackle also.
Is it purely a roster spot issue, or did he muff somfin
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BO?
CBo?
November 9th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Going no huddle versus Pitt would be a good also.
Hue needs to MIX IT UP big time versus Pitt in two weeks.
Two weeks to prepare should help him hopefully!
November 9th, 2010 at 11:06 am
RaiderDebo Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:50 am
FYI, your boy JC got benched by your boy Hue Jack while healthy. Grad was benched because he was hurt.
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Lol!! Seriously, are you a 13-year old girl?
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Even if he was, he’d be an accurate 13 year old girl.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:06 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 11:04 am
# Dirtiest Raccoon Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Why the hate for our Pro Bowl long snapper?
Condo can cover/tackle also.
Is it purely a roster spot issue, or did he muff somfin
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Condo plays great. My issue is devoting a roster spot to a player who CANNOT play any off/def position if needed. I prefer a setup like we had with Adam Treu.
So when we need to add someone like Grove our hands are tied.
Plus Condo makes more than our “starter” Gradkowski… of course it aint my money.
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Condo is a BEAST. Get over it! + he’ll be coaching our special teams in the future.
LMAO
November 9th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Cut JLH or Bennett and SIGN Jake Grove!
November 9th, 2010 at 11:07 am
The past few weeks, I have observed prior to the games against Seattle and K.C. Daniel Loper, as a center in the pre snap portion of the game.
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really?
one of those things you see LIVE while at the games I guess …
thanks for the info, Dell.
I’d like to see Condo back up Satele. I just don’t trust Mario Henderson at LT. Barnes is even the extra OL blocker on the left side when we need one!
Henderson is done in Oakland after this season. hopefully Drew Rosenhaus nets him a 5 year $50 million deal to be LT of the next decade in Detroit or someplace
November 9th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Eugene is an exceptional special teams player and Stevie Brown and Mike Mitchell are backup safeties.
I think JLH may have to stay just due to injuries, but because core special teamers like Condo, Hiram, and Rock have to stay, I’d say:
Michael Bennett
November 9th, 2010 at 11:08 am
How does Shane and Seabass fell about Condo?
November 9th, 2010 at 11:09 am
he’d be an accurate 13 year old girl.
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LOL @ LA
sign “it” up for the punt, pass & kick contest!
November 9th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Condo plays great. My issue is devoting a roster spot to a player who CANNOT play any off/def position if needed. I prefer a setup like we had with Adam Treu.
So when we need to add someone like Grove our hands are tied.
Plus Condo makes more than our “starter” Gradkowski… of course it aint my money.
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Bo
No worries, were using that stimulus money on Condo salary. It’s all good.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:09 am
JLH needs to stay for now due to injuries at WR.
Cut Bennett and sign Grove!
November 9th, 2010 at 11:10 am
CORRECTION *** post 148
I’d like to see Loper back up Satele.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Appreciate the info on Loper being given a try at center, Dell. One of those things they’re keeping quietly under the radar I suppose. A good sign they’re committed long term to Veldheer at LT too.
I’m sure Loper can snap the ball well enough, but can he make the line calls and adjustments?
Stay healthy, Samson!
November 9th, 2010 at 11:10 am
DKnight007 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Going no huddle versus Pitt would be a good also.
Hue needs to MIX IT UP big time versus Pitt in two weeks.
Two weeks to prepare should help him hopefully!
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No huddle would be a great idea to keep the off balance and to keep certain personell packages on the field. In other words, spread em out with 3 WRs to get Hampton off the field and then audible to a run or screen to attack their 2-4-5 look.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Bo
No worries, were using that stimulus money on Condo salary. It’s all good
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LOL
November 9th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Jason’s pre-snap reads will be crucial.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:11 am
I thought we should have cut Mike Bennett for Louis Rankin at 53 man roster time!
now that we have Jacoby Ford at KR I’ve cooled my stance on that
November 9th, 2010 at 11:13 am
were using that stimulus money on Condo salary
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Dell,
I heard that money came from some booster club in Illinois?
November 9th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Campbell and Gradkowski are both film room junkies, so I’m confident they’ll be able to read the blitz coming.
As long as Jason keeps the “Cut it loose” mentality in mind and doesn’t hold the ball (death against the Steeler defense), we should be good
November 9th, 2010 at 11:14 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Appreciate the info on Loper being given a try at center, Dell. One of those things they’re keeping quietly under the radar I suppose. A good sign they’re committed long term to Veldheer at LT too.
I’m sure Loper can snap the ball well enough, but can he make the line calls and adjustments?
Stay healthy, Samson!
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Great comment SilverNBlackPA
My thought exactly. I believe the only part of that position is the protections that the center calls out and does Cable have confidence in Loper to make the correct calls.
Loper is a beast, filled in real well for Gallery. The guy can play. I believe his progress is the reason Grove was not signed or any other center.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:14 am
156.LA to TheBay Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 11:10 am
DKnight007 Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Going no huddle versus Pitt would be a good also.
Hue needs to MIX IT UP big time versus Pitt in two weeks.
Two weeks to prepare should help him hopefully!
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No huddle would be a great idea to keep the off balance and to keep certain personell packages on the field. In other words, spread em out with 3 WRs to get Hampton off the field and then audible to a run or screen to attack their 2-4-5 look.
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Our only chance of runnong the no huddle is with Grads. Campbell can NOT think that fast. Not even close. He may be able to call two plays at once every now and then, but not several in a row, or a series. Too Dumb.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Stay healthy, Samson!
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PA,
if the Squeelers cut his hair & gouge his eyes out i’m going to be pissed!
November 9th, 2010 at 11:16 am
“With their second round selection, the Oakland Raiders select, Kris O’Dowd, center, University of Southern California”
November 9th, 2010 at 11:17 am
I believe the only part of that position is the protections that the center calls out and does Cable have confidence in Loper to make the correct calls.
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if a rookie LT from Hillsdale can figure it out, I’m sure a 6 year NFL vet can too!
November 9th, 2010 at 11:18 am
158.LA to TheBay Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Jason’s pre-snap reads will be crucial.
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What pre-snap reads? You meant the one Hue calls into his helmet? Campbell can barley tell you the D formation in the classroom reading from the wipe-board.
Shooooot
November 9th, 2010 at 11:19 am
166.RaiderRockstar Says:
November 9th, 2010 at 11:17 am
I believe the only part of that position is the protections that the center calls out and does Cable have confidence in Loper to make the correct calls.
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if a rookie LT from Hillsdale can figure it out, I’m sure a 6 year NFL vet can too!
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Let loper play C, and let Veldheer call the blocks.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Also of note, during the pregame, Henderson was working on his kick out as a RT more, more than as a LT. That his sliding his feet to pass block.
My opinion is, if Henderson is on the team next year, it will either be as a back up swing tackle or RT.
For this season Henderson is the back up swing tackle, and Barnes looks to be inside more and TE.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:20 am
aig-raiders Says:
Campbell with out a doubt is a major upgrade over Grads, not only gives the best chance to win as a starter, but all of the intangibles he brings to the table cant be questioned. He is the leader, and he is doing it in classic raider qb fashion. Either blowing teams away, or gutting it out to win in the final seconds, with the long ball.
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Mistic,
I usually ignore your idiotic posts but I have to admit it is quite annyoing at times. If you think JC is so great, then WTF happened with Tenn, STL, SF and even KC. Do you even know how to defend your posts or are you just going to blast your shcytt against the wall and imagine that something will stick.
You’ve been bragging about JC this entire week and now you pad yourself some wiggle room for a legit team in Pitt. You’re now acknowledging other parts of the team. We’ve been winning because the other parts of the team have stepped up big time in the past 3 weeks but you tried to bloat up JC’s contribution. Now that JC is about to get his a$$ handed to him, you’re starting to point out the other parts of the team. WEAK!
FYI, your boy JC got benched by your boy Hue Jack while healthy. Grad was benched because he was hurt.
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Seriously bra is this the best you can do?
It is killing you that campbell is in. is that why you pasted part of my post?
Unless you can prove what you say about me “bloating Campbell contirbutions”, you should be careful.
I have only given credit where credit was due. You spent so much time being wrong, and being upset about the fact that you were wrong you have missed the boat entirley. you win as a team you lose as a team. It often takes stand out efforts by different members of the team to win. Campbell has produced stand out efforts in the wins.
Other memebers of the team have had their moments as well, and i have credited them. This is my favorite team.
You only notice my jc post because you are one of the main haters on this board. You have called me names and jc names. you even have been pissed at davis for having him here at all.
You wanted a weak armed second banana, that barley qualified to holsd a clip board as an emergency 3rd stringer. A turnover prone qb that is scrappy, but talent deficient. You claim to be a raider fan but couldnt make a solid argument against jc. Jc’s production on the field, has taken away your bullits.
Week after Week jc has black boot stomps your door down, blows out your birthday candles, and takes your milk money. You are getting punked, and your hate for jc consumes you.
i have been hard on the o-line from the gate, when jc pulls his ball of your face, you can go back and read my post!
Take this verbal b*thch slap and wake your game up! I have never waffled on my stance on the o-line.
November 9th, 2010 at 11:28 am
new post JCamp haters!
November 9th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Peter King was on Colin Cowherd this morning and said the Raiders, right now, are a top ten team? So then what are the top ten teams?
November 9th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Believe!!!!!!
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