Raiders’ rookie midterms
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, November 12th, 2010 at 2:24 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Assessing how Raiders rookie draft picks have fared at the bye week:
(Keep in mind the higher the pick, the more that is expected and the tougher the grade)
1/8_Rolando McClain . . . B
McClain has not been conspicuous in terms of playmaking, with only half a sack, no interceptions, a few passes defensed and no forced fumbles or fumble recoveries. He’s been beaten to the outside on some pass routes by quicker running backs.
Oakland is ranked 26th against the run, but has played very well of late, giving up 75.3 yards per game on the ground in their three-game win streak. While McClain hasn’t been stuffing ballcarriers like Ray Lewis or Patrick Willis, the fact is he’s the defensive signal caller for one of the NFL’s most improved units and coach Tom Cable is of the belief that opposing linemen are not finishing blocks on the likes of Tommy Kelly and Richard Seymour so they can find McClain at the second level.
2/44_Lamarr Houston . . . B-minus
Almost everyone loved the pick of Houston because of his production at Texas, but most thought of him as a classic three-technique tackle, a disruptive interior player with a high motor. Cable said from Day 1 Houston would play left end for the Raiders because he saw a player who could do a lot of damage lining up over a tight end. There were were times early in the season when Houston, who played end early in his career at Texas, did indeed look out of place.
Lately, however, Houston has played quite well. He’s holding the edge, making some plays, pressuring the quarterback. And his energy and intensity have been evident since his first day in training camp. If the Raiders are scuffling on the practice field, chances are Houston is in the middle of it, and for the most part, it’s been a good thing.
5/69_Jared Veldheer . . . B-plus
The beginning was strange when Cable suddenly made Veldheer the starting center before the opener, with the rookie from Division II Hillsdale predictably struggling. It seemed even more weird when Veldheer was then shifted back to tackle, with Samson Satele resuming his job at center. Why would they give Veldheer just one game at center against a very tough Tennessee defense and then give him the hook?
Because Cable saw the Veldheer would be needed at left tackle earlier than expected. The rookie began alternating with struggling incumbent Mario Henderson before replacing him fulltime. He’s been good enough the Raiders may be able to scratch “left tackle” off the list for the 2011 draft. He and Robert Gallery did big damage against Denver. Veldheer had some difficult moments against Chiefs pass rusher Tamba Hali but showed he is a quick study by walling Hali off on the 47-yard Jason Campbell to Jacoby Ford pass that set up the game winning field goal by Sebastian Janikowski.
4/106_Jacoby Ford . . . B
No player in the NFL had a more spectacular game last week than Ford, who had 6 receptions for 148 yards, setting up both the game-tying and game-winning field goals, and igniting a second-half comeback with bolt-of-lightning 94-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
Even in training camp, Ford looked more polished than expected (although he missed some time with a quad injury) in the way that he got both feet in bounds along the sidelines and caught the ball away from his body whenever possible. Has had some drops, but not an alarming number. At this point there have been glimpses of promise and one huge game to build on.
4/108_Bruce Campbell . . . . C-minus
The Maryland combine warrior has struggled with with getting his own prodigious speed up to NFL levels in terms of turning it loose and playing with the quickness and violence necessary along the offensive line.
Instead of moving him to different positions, as Cable usually does with his offensive linemen to enhance their development and expose them to new techniques, Campbell has been at right guard since Day 1, behind starter Cooper Carlisle. Cable said Campbell is coming along, but the better the Raiders play, the more likely it is Campbell will be used sparingly all season with the hope he’ll be ready to push for a job in 2011.
5/138_Walter McFadden . . . Incomplete
McFadden’s play opened a lot of eyes during training camp, as the Auburn product looked as if he would challenge for playing time as a rookie in some packages.
However, McFadden began to have hamstring issues, which carried well into the regular season, and as a result he’s mostly been inactive or on the bench.
6/190_Travis Goethel . . . Incomplete
Goethel spent most of training camp as a backup middle linebacker along with Ricky Brown behind McClain, and his willingness to mix it up and play hard endeared himself to the coaching staff.
When the Raiders left Napa for Alameda, Goethel was quietly moved to the weakside and was even challenging for a starting job as the club decided to move Trevor Scott back to defensive end. However, Goethel’s back began to act up and he underwent a “discectomy,” a procedure in which involved the shaving of a disc in his lower back in a procedure similar to an arthroscope. It cost him the first eight games of the season.
7/215_Jeremy Ware . . . B-minus
Gets a grade bump for an end zone interception which halted a Chiefs drive at the end of the first half and kept the score at 10-0. Ware plays a very aggressive style of corner which can get him in trouble, but he doesn’t back down and after an ankle injury to Nnamdi Asomugha, the Michigan State product became the Raiders’ nickel back.
7/251_Stevie Brown . . . C-plus
Seemed to have made the final cut, only to find out later in the day he didn’t after he’d already spoken to the media. Brown opened the season on the practice squad but signed to the active roster on Sept. 19, dropped to the practice squad again, and then promoted again Sept. 23.
Brown showed a knack during training camp and preseason of being around the ball and with Michael Huff having void year in his contract, could find himself competing to be the starting free safety next year. He’s done some solid work on special teams, although he lost a touchdown on a fumble return against Seattle which Cable said the NFL confirmed was a mistake.
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November 12th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Hey Jerry, kinda slow in here.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
The 32 NFL teams have officially been renamed:
Buffalo Torontos
Miami New Yorkers
New England Chowderheads
New York New Jerseyans
Baltimore Murderers
Cincinnati At Least We’re Not Clevelands
Cleveland At Least We’re Not Detroits
Pittsburgh Lunch Pales
Houston Cowboys
Indianapolis Chapter of the KKKs
Jacksonville Toothless Rednecks
Tennessee Bumpkins
Denver Snowjobs
Kansas City Rednecks*
Oakland Criminals
San Diego STDs
Dallas Queerboys
New York Giant Guts
Philadelphia A$$holes
Washington Crackheads
Chicago Pollocks
Detroit Unemployed
Green Bay Cheesedicks
Minnesota Dontchyaknows
Atlanta Gold Teeth
Carolina Rednecks*
New Orleans Levies
Tampa Bay Golf Repub1icans
Arizona Mex;can-Haters
St. Louis Drunks
San Francisco Fairies
Seattle Suicidals
*When KC and CAR play each other, Carolina will be refeered to as the ‘Redderneckers.’
November 12th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
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November 12th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Jacoby Ford has been named NFL Rookie of the Week for his performance in the game vs the Chiefs.
What up Dakota? Been a long time bro…
November 12th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
referred, not refeered, lol. That would be the Humbolt Munchies (expansion team).
November 12th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
I give Darren McFadden an A for just being Awesome…as I said he would be.
I am adding Jerry to the hater list as suggested by Rockstar.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Hey Raiderdogg, it has been a long time. How is life treating you?
November 12th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
D
Things are great, moved to Eugene, Oregon, bought a couple houses and just getting all settled in.
How are you and your family doing, that kid walking yet?
November 12th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
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You were right about McFadden btw, as I knew you were.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Dogg,
Oregon huh? Nice.
Long Worthy Dakota is almost 9 months old and very near to walking. He keeps us busy.
Since he was conceived the Lakers have won two championships…coincidence? I think not.
November 12th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
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Sounds like LWD deserves a ring! My Warriors are looking much improved, maybe they can sneak into the playoffs!
We chose Oregon cuz we were able to buy 2 houses cheaper than 1 house would have been in Cali. It’s country living with a lot of rain right now, but we are digging it! All of a sudden I am an Oregon Ducks fan, they are fun to watch…
November 12th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Dogg,
Do you miss this guy?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3148894472_39d07e98c2_o.jpg
November 12th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
lmao
Can’t say that I miss The Beard that much. I laughed out loud when I saw that photo, it has been a while. The Clips are stuck with him now. I heard all of that mess that Coach Dunleavy had to say about him on his way out the door.
Stephen Curry and Monta Ellis have made it very easy to forget The Beard all together…
November 12th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
LA ,
Your on point with those new names…
November 12th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
I need a better one for NE, though. it’s not insulting enough.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
I agree with most of these but I think Jared Veldheer should recieve a higher grade. He’s been asked to take over a role that’s one of the hardest in the NFL.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
15.LA to TheBay Says:
November 12th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
I need a better one for NE, though. it’s not insulting enough.
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NE Cheatriots always has a nice ring to it.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
…and I think you should re-name the Eagles the Philadelphia ConVICKS.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Have a nice weekend everyone.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
or dog killers
November 12th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
It was more about the city than the team.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
How does B-Campbell get a C- that guy hasn’t even played much…
November 12th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
I like SD DUCHEBAGS … I live down here and there are many of them …
November 12th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
OG-RAIDERRR Says:
November 12th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
I like SD DUCHEBAGS … I live down here and there are many of them …
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I live down here also, they think that they are going to turn it on as usually…diffrence is the SMARYT teams know how to beat rivers…Thats lots of pressure, make him throw under duress…
Oh and btw the discharger fans are 90% bandwagoes….
November 12th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
I encourage you to make your own lists.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Dogg!!!!
How you doing bro??
An Oregonian I see. Head down to Florence or Newport yet?
November 12th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Thec07,
They are defenitly Bandwagoners. They think they are going to run the tables again this year. Problem is they are the SUper CHokers hence they will always CHOKE. This city has NO Championships for a reason, LOSER sports town ( SEE SD PADRES )
November 12th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
OG-RAIDERRR Says:
November 12th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Thec07,
They are defenitly Bandwagoners. They think they are going to run the tables again this year. Problem is they are the SUper CHokers hence they will always CHOKE. This city has NO Championships for a reason, LOSER sports town ( SEE SD PADRES )
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hahahaha..Yeah i hate them and the padres….
November 12th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Just had a good friend move from the Bay to San Diego for his job.
So far, he hates it.
I always thought San Diego was a sweet city, but than again I stayed for 3 days at a time and bailed.
Went to the Raiders-Chargers game in San Diego, on Halloween of 2004 I want to say. We got our heads kicked in by 30+ points I believe.
I remember they did the whole “Rai-ders suck” chant, and when it died down I gave a half-hearted “Ry-an Leaf” chant (pre-Jamarcus days) and if I wasn’t with a smoking hot Chargers fan, I think I might have gotten rolled.
Ahhhhhh…..memories.
November 12th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
I had to move down from San Jose to SD . Still rep Nor-CAL all day . Thought this town was great till I actually had to live here 24/7. LOts of dumb Republicans and bandwagon Chokers fans . There are LOTS of very hot girls down here, so I guess that a positive…
November 12th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
I used to live down there in 88 and 89…I like it because it reminded me of home at the time…but when I was there, there were way more Raider fans then Charger bands…
November 12th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
This is too funny…from Cam Inmans crystal ball report in Contra Costa Times…
Patriots 20, Steelers 17: The Steelers get caught looking ahead to next week’s hosting of the Raiders.
Broncos 27, Chiefs 21: The Chiefs drop their fourth straight road game and fall into a first-place tie with (wait for it, wait for it) your idle Oakland Raiders.
November 12th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
I hate bye weekends….wish I could just go to sleep and wake-up next Sunday…..anyhow, just dropped in to pitch my 2 cents……… got my fingers crossed for a wk 12 homecoming debut for Chaz Schilens against the Dolphins…..Cheers to it coming true……
I know, I know, Chaz who? We sure could use him though…….
Enjoy the weekend fellas
1 Nation, A million bleeders, Let’s get it……
November 12th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Schilens hasn’t played a full season since he’s been here – heck not even half a season (likely). He is already forgotten. Sad but just being real. Smart money is on the organization moving on after this season.
November 12th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Well, while we got him, may as well use him until he gets hurt again…sad, but may as well!
November 12th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
If he stays healthy when he comes back they’ll keep him…He;s not getting paid really anything I think he get like half a bottle of gatorade,sunflower seeds and a year supply of Icy/Hot
November 12th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Ne1 out there?????Im bored and stuck at work
November 12th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
I predict the Raiders will make it through this weekend without a loss.
November 12th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Haha yea thats for sure… This Denve/KC game is gonna be interesting
November 12th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Dare I say it…..Go Donkeys????
November 12th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
I really like this kid outta Boise, Austin Pettis. I would love to see Chaz get replaced with this kid. I predict next season Chaz will be living with his mom yelling “HEY MA, CAN I GET SOME MEATLOAF?!”
November 12th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Ford is Pepsi Rookie of the Week…
GO RAIDERS!!!!
November 12th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
# Born with a Patch Says:
November 12th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
I really like this kid outta Boise, Austin Pettis. I would love to see Chaz get replaced with this kid. I predict next season Chaz will be living with his mom yelling “HEY MA, CAN I GET SOME MEATLOAF?!”
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Tired of hearing about Chaz. Dude needs to go away. Raiders need to look for a vet WR to give some wisdom to these young dudes and push Heyward-Bust.
November 12th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
When is Plaxico Burress getting out of jail?
November 12th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
He got devied his second work release this past offseason. he’s gonnna be there awhile, can’t even re-apply
November 12th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Jerry, the bye week is for PLAYERS, not writers.
November 12th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
41.RaiderFanFromJersey Says:
November 12th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Dare I say it…..Go Donkeys????
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Yeah, go to HE!! Donkeys!
0 to 0 overtime tie… Thomas Jones recieves a 6-8 week Hammy injury.
Truth is Sandy Ego the (team) biggest threat to not making the playoffs.
November 12th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
The Raiders aren’t going to pick up a veteran WR this season, sorry guys. Schilens has helped before, and when he’s healthy hopefully he’ll help again. Plus it’s not like he’s some high draft pick pulling in millions or something.
If he can’t stay healthy he’ll be a camp casualty next season. In the meantime, he’s still the most sure-handed WR on the roster. My only concern is that he hasn’t had much time at all to develop any chemistry with Jason Campbell.
November 12th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Raccoon, I’d rather see Charles get injured than Jones. Arian Foster was the only power back that gave the Raiders trouble this year.
November 12th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
San Diego’s cakewalk of a schedule is definitely the biggest threat to the Raiders making the playoffs.
I don’t think the Raiders have all the tools they need right now to go deep into the playoffs, but it would be nice to at least see them stay in the race until the very end.
November 12th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
50.Guy Says:
November 12th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Raccoon, I’d rather see Charles get injured than Jones. Arian Foster was the only power back that gave the Raiders trouble this year.
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Charles wouldn’t be nearly as effective if it wernt for Jones doing the heavy lifting. I like to see Charles get 300 plus carries in a season.
November 12th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
If KC loses the Oakland Raiders will be in FIRST PLACE in the AFC West as a result of owning the tie-breaker.
That’s pretty cool. It’s gonna be an interesting Sunday after all.
November 12th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Denver is a better team than KC. KC will be good in the coming years, but this year they are over rated
November 12th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
i’m prob a few weeks late on the subject, but has anybody seen the inside the NFL interview with Jawalrus the DE?
November 12th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
45.Raider75 Says:
November 12th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
When is Plaxico Burress getting out of jail?
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No No No No! No No No! No No No No No!
OK
November 12th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Plax has spent too much time from the game. it’s not like the Vick situation, Plax would be expected to perform immediatley and i dont think his body wil able to handle it. and the dude has a hole in his leg
November 12th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-playbook/09000d5d81bfe40b/Playbook-Inside-Raiders-thrilling-OT-win
I think Sterling wanted to be a Raiduh!
November 12th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Guy Says:
November 12th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Raccoon, I’d rather see Charles get injured than Jones. Arian Foster was the only power back that gave the Raiders trouble this year.
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Their cutbacks in teh ZBS scorched us.
Seems like we’ve made some adjsutments. Handled the KC game and everyones minding their gaps and swarming to the ball.
Been a Looong time since I ‘ve seen that…
November 12th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
And the hits just keep comin’…
Broncos LB D.J. Williams charged with another DUI.
Do they have ANY linebackers left?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AjwmaI_sDD24UJWAm7110_FDubYF?slug=ap-williams-dui
Drunk, hours before work.
Unnn doh!
That ain’t good…
November 12th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
I see the Raiders in the playoffs even if we lose to the Steelers cause I think they are a very different team than when the season started. They have the confidence now that winning teams possess. They know they can win games if they play well and execute it’s not a dream anymore it’s not something that hasn’t been done or that they haven’t experienced. They have been to the mountain top and been allowed to look over. Now teams have to beat them and out execute them. If they cannot they will lose. The Raiders will not give away anymore games. You have to beat them which very few teams can do because of the talent and speed on this team.
Now the Steelers are such a physical team in their front7 with those dominant LB’s you have to force them to do things they don’t like to do more than they want to. You have to consistently put them into situations that force them out of their comfort zones. Make them cover and protect the zones by attacking them with quick short passes making them tackle fast players in openfield. That will give us running room. You must pass on first down and run when they’re vulnerable. DMC must be a rec’ more than a runner let Reece and Bush hit them up the middle and it doesn’t matter how many yards they get just make them play it in order to get behind them in the intermediate zones and deep.
Now we get to the good part, there is no way they can cover us deep but we need time to throw thus the previous paragraphs. But when we do get deep we have to be accurate and make those plays, if we do they cannot win. If they give us the time we got last year with the talent we have now we will blow their doors off.
Defensively they will try to impose their will with the run because I don’t think they want to get into a shoot out they want to gut us run out the clock and allow Ben to throw a few TD’s. They’ve seen the film on us and they know what can happen if they let this game get away. They saw it last year and this year we’re twice as explosive. Their secondary is slow but physical they want to keep everything in front of them that’s hw they beat you. With us that is darn near impossible. We will get behind any defense it’s only a matter of making a cnnection. If we do they cannot win………..period
They will come into the stadium backpedaling but they wont stop us from getting deep JC just has to make 2-3 deep throws and we’re off to the races……..period
November 12th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
For the most part, I feel our rookies have really stepped up to plate and showed that they deserve a place on the 2010 Raiders roster! Not all of them have been the shinning stars that some had projected them to be. Goethel, W. Mcfadden, and maybe one or two others will come into their own in time. For now, I’m just grateful for the way the Raiders have been gelled together as a team and are out there winning games that would have been lost in the past. Keep up the good work guys! And enjoy your week off! You all deserve it!
November 12th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
I’m happy about how the team is performing overall. wonder what our draft will look like and who will go. i like our D as is, just need to continue to improve. our O, we need to work on our line. and of course we will need a franchise QB… but i really dont want to get into that discussion. just a random thought.
November 12th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
Seems to me the Raiders have a history of beating the “better” teams and blowing it with supposed sure hings. Sure, Pittsburgh is a formidable opponent but guess what, so are we and we are getting better weekly. I highly doubt that opponents are looking past the Raiders at this stage of the game. Any NFL team that can post more than 100 points in a two week stretch need to be taken seriously.
We’ve just become accustomed to seeing them fail this last 7 years. I come for the old school days and I still expect them to be dominant and win. I look forward to seeing the Raiders reclaim their proper position in the NFL starting with the defeat of the Steelers and by the way, their fourth consecutive victory in a row.
Keep a positive thought. We walked into Pittsburgh last year as the underdog and left the victor. There’s no reason we can’t do it again.
November 12th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
We can do it again, and the difference is they know it this time.
November 12th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
54.Born with a Patch Says:
November 12th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Denver is a better team than KC. KC will be good in the coming years, but this year they are over rated
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Yeah, Dungver is a way better passing team (Ryan Clady), but other than that I think KC has them beat.
November 12th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
i was born a raider fan ,that cant be helped or changed ,not that i want to ,but i need help can anybody help me ,im a fool for blond hair and blue eyes besides she is hot,and we are talking daily ,and then she tells me shes a donkey lover ,yep the denver donkeys.i politely told her it could be our secret and i would not tell anybody ,but that didnt matter anyway cause after two minutes of talking i could tell she was a donkey lover but i just felt sorry for her,she understood the generosity i was showing and made no mention of it again,so i told her everything was good just go make me a sammich before she walked home ,besides i was sure it would stop raining sooner or later.so the next day on my space she had left a comment and this is what it said………. Recently a teacher started a new job at a school in San Diego and trying to make a good impression on her 1st day, explained to the class that she was a Chargers fan. She asked the class to raise their hands if they were Chargers fans too. Mary did not raise her hand. Shocked, the teacher asked her why she didn’t raise her hand. “Because I’m not a Chargers fan.” Mary replied. Still flabbergasted, the teacher said, “Well, if you’re not a Chargers fan then who do you support?” “I’m a Broncos fan & proud of it!” Mary beamed. The teacher could not believe her ears. “Mary, how can you be a Broncos fan when you live in America’s finest city, San Diego?” “Because my mom & dad are from Denver. My mom is a Broncos fan and my dad is a Broncos fan, so I’m a Broncos fan too!” “Well,” said the teacher in an obviously annoyed tone, “that’s no reason for you to be a Broncos fan. You don’t have to be just like your parents all the time. What if your mom was a prostitute & your dad was a drug addict & a car thief? What would you be then?” Mary said, “A Raiders fan.” ………so what was her point sheez those blonds lol
November 12th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
The Stealer game is on the offense.Our defense has been playing lights out most of the year and seems to get a little better every game.We can and will shut down their offense so our offense has to put points on the board.If we score Cables minimum weekly goal of 24 we will probably win.Lets hope we can connect on a few deep passes that will be open.
November 12th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Ryan Clady-we don’t need Ryan Clady,we have Jared Veldheer.
November 12th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
need i say it lefty you are right ?
lmao
November 13th, 2010 at 12:06 am
imaquaman Says:
November 12th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
i was born a raider fan ,that cant be helped or changed ,not that i want to ,but i need help can anybody help me ,im a fool for blond hair and blue eyes besides she is hot,and we are talking daily ,and then she tells me shes a donkey lover ,yep the denver donkeys.i politely told her it could be our secret and i would not tell anybody ,but that didnt matter anyway cause after two minutes of talking i could tell she was a donkey lover but i just felt sorry for her,she understood the generosity i was showing and made no mention of it again,so i told her everything was good just go make me a sammich before she walked home ,besides i was sure it would stop raining sooner or later.
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F that bish!
I’ll tell you how to handle this chick.
Step 1. Look up Dirty Raccoon on urban dictionary.
Step 2. Take her to YOUR favorite eatin place. When the bill comes tell her you forgot your cash, and you will “get her back”.
Step 3. Go back to her place, and pull off the Dirty Raccoon.
NEVER talk to that Ho again!
O, one more thing wear protection, she prob been in a Donkey show or two!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 13th, 2010 at 12:06 am
69.lefty12 Says:
November 12th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Ryan Clady-we don’t need Ryan Clady,we have Jared Veldheer.
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Who said we did?
November 13th, 2010 at 12:14 am
thnxs dirtiest(sanchez)racoon ill keep that in mind any one else have any advice ?
November 13th, 2010 at 12:34 am
Any time.
RAIDER on my brotha.
November 13th, 2010 at 1:40 am
Lefty12
I agree with you about it being on the offense but we have to play defense like we’ve been playing for the last 3 weeks. If we let them run it’ll be tough to stop big Ben. I’m sure we can help them by scoring early and often that will force them to throw and with that Oline weakened we should wreak havoc if we’re on our game.
However Campbell has to show that he is over the early season struggles and is ready to play at a igh level on a more consistent basis. He cannot sink back into the poor outings and look confuse any further. There is no going backwards he has to show weekly improvements and leadership this team neeeds so that the offense can be successful during the stretch drive to the playoffs. The next 3 games will tell you everything you need to know about what kind of QB he is. If he can play well all 3 games we have a chance to win all 3. If he’s average we’ll be lucky to win 2 of them if he sucks we’ll lose them all.
The QB position has to be on point fr the rest of the season whomever that guy is he has to attack with some degree of excellence because we’re playing the best tems in the league the rest of the year. From SD to Indy to and KC and we have to win 5 out of the last 7 games to make the playoffs because of the games we played poorly early losing to Tenn, Houston and SF and AZ, if we win one of those games our chances increase tremendously. Especially if it’s either Houston or Tenn. WE never should’ve lost to the other two…………period
November 13th, 2010 at 6:44 am
imaquaman, do you live in Denver?
November 13th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Smith?
November 13th, 2010 at 7:51 am
What up Raider Nation?
Have a great weekend, and Go Donkeys!
November 13th, 2010 at 8:52 am
A bunch of B’s and C’s with a few incomplete’s.
Way to really go out on a ledge Jerry.
November 13th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Jerry probably wrote that post weeks ago in prep for vacation… I mean bye week.
November 13th, 2010 at 9:13 am
“There were were times early in the season when Smith, who played end early in his career at Texas, did indeed look out of place.”
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Anthony Smith deserves an F Jerry. Its almost like he’s invisible these days…
November 13th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Tho KC – Denver could be called a showdown, I expect the caliber to be more toilet bowl-esque, considering their embarrassments at the hands of the Raiders.
November 13th, 2010 at 9:20 am
So what to expect from Auburn if Scam Newton doesn’t play?
I don’t look that guy, just from his look. Pretty boy, always smiling flashing the dimples, than behind the scenes he is an egotistical, self-serving guy who thinks rules don’t apply to him, and he can lie and bat his eyes out of any situation.
November 13th, 2010 at 9:22 am
Sunday night game should be awesome for us.
We have our next opponent in the Steelers, and (I’m calling it here right now) our future 1st round playoff opponent in the Patriots.
November 13th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Looking at it objectively, I think the Raiders could drop three of their remaining games, (Steelers, Chargers, Colts) and end up 9-7.
But having seen the Raiders fight hard against a “superior” team in the Chiefs, and having seen them topple much better teams in the past, I don’t see any reason that the Raiders can’t win these games.
The Steelers game is going to be hard-fought, but as long as the Raiders avoid turnovers they’ll keep it close. They can’t abandon the run game – they need to keep the Steelers defense honest. And McFadden is one of those players who the more carries he gets, the more likely he is to break off a big run. It’ll also open up the passing game, where the Steelers’ cornerbacks have a penchant for getting burned downfield. If the offensive line can stave off the pass rush the way they have been, the Raiders will win. The key matchup here will be Satele, Carlisle, and Walker against Hampton, Keisel, and Woodley.
November 13th, 2010 at 9:50 am
The Chargers game is going to be difficult because they’re going to be firing on all cylinders. Their schedule is a cakewalk from here on out, and they always seem to gain momentum later in the season. Last time around, the Raiders kept it close and won ugly in the final minutes. This time they need to be better in all phases of the game. They can’t afford to give up 400+ yards passing again.
November 13th, 2010 at 9:53 am
The Colts game is going to be a lot like the Chargers game matchup-wise, but this could also be the most winnable of these three games. Their run defense is far from exceptional, and a healthy dose of McFadden and Bush will take its toll. Their secondary is banged up, which will help the Raider WRs, especially if Schilens is finally back. They have no running game to speak of, so the Raiders’ defense can turn the offense one-dimensional.
But then, the Colts have Peyton Manning, and whenever he has the ball crazy things tend to happen. The Raiders are going to have to be in his face all day and force him to make plays under pressure.
November 13th, 2010 at 9:58 am
We will have to figure a way to beat the Chargers without two blocked punts for 9 points and a defensive TD.
Tough to do that to the same opponent twice in one year.
November 13th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Good Morning Raider Nation!!
November 13th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Vegas, we win next Sunday…we’ll go to the playoffs!!
If we lose…we’ll end up 8-8, maybe a wild card.
November 13th, 2010 at 10:42 am
R8eray, 8-8 will not make it as a wildcard. It could win the division, however.
November 13th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 13th, 2010 at 9:58 am
We will have to figure a way to beat the Chargers without two blocked punts for 9 points and a defensive TD.
Tough to do that to the same opponent twice in one year.
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The Chargers didn’t have any trouble beating the Raiders twice a year. It can be done.
November 13th, 2010 at 10:44 am
It’s a great off-day to be a Raiders fan! Isn’t it?!
What the great Manning and the pretty-damn-good Rivers have in common is they can’t handle the pressure that forces them out of the pocket…especially when there is tight coverage on the receivers downfield.
Not very many Defenses in the League can do what our D does right now…pressure from all points — especially the front 4 — with Man coverage that’s as tight as the rules allow.
Both Manning and Rivers are going to get beaten-up in the games, we just need to make sure they pay (or think they will) every time they take more than a 3-step drop. A harried QB is a mistake-prone QB.
Games against great QB’s define great Defenses…and I believe we are on the verge of becoming one. The foundation has been laid for a good long run.
November 13th, 2010 at 10:47 am
What the heck is a void year in a contract?
November 13th, 2010 at 10:49 am
When either the team or the player has the option to leave, or stay at a pre-determined rate.
November 13th, 2010 at 10:52 am
The option to keep the player that year, that is. Ha!
November 13th, 2010 at 10:56 am
I think that if they play with the same intensity as they have played with since the SD game (minus that WTF game in SF)…they will do good and beat Pitt, SD, Indy, etc…they also have to minus the mistakes and stupid penalties…They are headed in the right direction! No more set backs…GO RAIDERS!
November 13th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 12th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Patch,
I got work to do down there and in El Paso. Will be there for the week.
You got a good green hook-up (or any one at all) let me know.
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Just Fire, you’re better off bring your meds down with you. EP is kinda crazy, they get some spill over violence from Jtown across the river. I wouldn’t trust dudes out there. If your still down here on the 21st i’ll be back in LC, hit me up so we can watch the Raidas vs Pitt.
November 13th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Peyton is a beast but he seems lose a step during some games. They’re backfield is beat to sh#t so i hope Marshall dials up some blitzes, similar to what we saw late against SD, to get at Manning and disrupt his timing.
November 13th, 2010 at 11:13 am
I think we are a much more sound team since the SD game. I think we can get a W without 2 blocked punts. But it is the hardest game remaining on our schedule.
November 13th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Patch,
Yeah I would never try to deal with anyone in EP. I go there about once a month for business and I am happy to be leaving every time.
I am leaving on Friday so no dice on the Steelers game. Is there any good sports bars in LC that maybe I can watch the Monday night game at? I will be staying near Mesilla.
November 13th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Peyton is the greatest regular season QB I ever seen, but in the playoffs he falls much farther back to earth.
November 13th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Funny, because I was just thinking about going to El Paso/Jaurez and telling people not to trust the gringo coming down there to sell insurance.
November 13th, 2010 at 11:23 am
LMAO….they don’t have a choice in the matter.
Not insurance, their pension plan
November 13th, 2010 at 11:28 am
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/stats/2010/team_offense/0_byPTS_PER_GAME.html
General Offense Stat Sheet of all 32 teams.
November 13th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Fire, I have Sun Ticket so i dont go out to watch the games much. Normally i hit up hooters or BuffaloWW. We have a pretty good NMSU Sports bar on Espina just north of University called “The Game.” Food is bomb! I cant stand EP or the people there. The only good thing EP does is provide a barrier to Juarez.
November 13th, 2010 at 11:36 am
MR, two kids from Virginia thought they could handle Juarez so they went. they never made it back over the border. Being so close we hear alot of first hand accounts of some CRAZY ish. People over there just killin for fun everyday.
November 13th, 2010 at 11:39 am
MR, 352 people killed last month alone in Juazoo.
November 13th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Both Manning and Rivers can shred a blitz. What they cannot do is always figure out what’s coming at them. That “illusion of the blitz” thing…sometimes it’s coming, and sometimes it’s not, but the looks and shifts appear the same.
Marshall’s been doing an excellent job in that regard.
November 13th, 2010 at 11:43 am
The devil is taking over in Mexico. Loping off heads and leaving them on display is common practice. It will move north of the border soon.
The insane stuff going on down there will not stop because of a line drawn on a map.
November 13th, 2010 at 11:47 am
Speaking of destroying Mexico in order to appease our appetite for getting our heads right
JFB, No luck finding a veggie seller in your new town?
November 13th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Plunk, it already has. I live about 50 miles north of El Paso so i’m real familiar with everything going on over there. The Mex Gov. doesnt care, hell, they’re the problem! they’re in on it.
November 13th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Bleak Landscape around there. I can tell’ya that.
November 13th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Before Manning and Rivers, we’ve got to play one of the best ad-lib QB’s in the game in Roethlisberger. He’s a guy who invents on the run as well as anybody ever has.
A key to beating him will be heavy pressure from the middle-front, but not necessarily pushing him out of the pocket. The Edge must be kept…not only against the run, but against the QB. We’ve got the coverage skills to hang with their best receivers while Ben tries to figure out where to go.
Big Ben needs to take a pounding all day long. Seymour and Kelly will be stout, and the youngsters will clean-up, because the downfield coverage will be like a blanket.
November 13th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Man, watching the Utah-Notre Dame game it’s clear how much NT Ian Williams meant to ND’s rush defense. If the Raiders are looking for a younger option than John Henderson as a situational run-stopper, this kid could probably be snagged in the 5th or 6th round. He might be out for the rest of the season which will hurt his draft position, but he’ll be a good value to whoever picks him up.
November 13th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
um ok
November 13th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
In the middle-late rounds we’ll be looking for a QB to grow, while our veteran/s at the position continue to play well enough to get us wins. Hopefully, anyway.
I definitely don’t want to try to groom another QB from an early pick again (1st or 2nd rounds)…I’d like to stick w/ the meat & taters guys who can get in there and get dirtied up right from the start.
In the 1st or 2nd, take just about any position but QB…followed closely by the WR position. And DHB’s “slow” growth is a perfect example of why…even though he’s right on target progression-wise, as developing WR’s goes.
We need either Campbell or Grads (even Boller!?) to sieze a grip on the QB position, so we don’t have to spend too much, or risk too much, to bring in a franchise-carrying QB.
November 13th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
JFB, No luck finding a veggie seller in your new town?
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Been kind of hit or miss.
I wasn’t looking for awhile, than went to AZ for the Raider game and burned, and know the urge is back.
Do have an “entertainer” that hooks it up occasionally, but not the easiest thing meeting up with her.
November 13th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
If the Raiders don’t find themselves a big, veteran WR (Roy Williams if he gets cut, maybe Vincent Jackson, who knows), I hope they find a big-bodied guy who can be a consistent red zone threat on the outside. Chaz Schilens is the only play who seems to fit that role on the team currently, and he can’t stay healthy. The Raiders need to find someone who can draw coverage away from Zach Miller, Murphy, and Bey.
November 13th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
It took me a long time to find one here in West Podunk.
Fresher, more expensive vegs are harder to find and usually a rip but I get a full oz of icegerg lettuce for 90 bucks which is pretty good for dirt weed hell
November 13th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
I am watching Scam Newton acting like the egomaniac you mentioned earlier.
November 13th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Speaking of big WR’s, Boldin is turning intpo a monster in bmore
November 13th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
What’s starting to happen is all those receivers are being recognized as legitimate threats. Even DHB. Watch the attention Jacoby Ford starts getting now.
At some point during games, each of those guys is doubled or bracketed. DMcFadden and MBush, and especially MReece, have benefited greatly from the coverage being pulled to one side or another.
The guys you want, YA, are probably already on the team…and if we play well enough with them this year, adding other pieces that fit the team will be “easy.”
But, yes…I’m all for adding a big and physical WR…just not an older one with a sketchy record. Plax Burress may be one exception, but only if he’s had on the cheap w/ little risk. I say stay away from all the big-name WR’s @ the end of their careers…this team’s doing fine without their baggage.
November 13th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Boldin’s been a monster since day-one. He’s who I think we should’ve traded for over two years, and Baltimore is loving him. Boldin is an awesome receiver, and is as tough as they come…he would’ve been a great Raider.
November 13th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
TJ and Post 61:
You sound very ideal and accurate for the most part, but if I’m Pitts, my game plan revolves around Oaklands weak link, the QB position. You are right in your offensive planning, but can JC perform like that? He will be pressured, make no mistake about that. The Raiders last three wins were an entire, say it again, an entire team effort, and that is what it will take this time again. Tough for Pitt to have a sure fire game plan against our D, tho if Namndi isn’t healthy, I’m sure they will go there. I hope to no end we can move the chains, because if we can’t, our D will eventually tire and we are screwed. Not to start any petty squabling amongst out bretheren bloggers here, but Grads fits the role better because of his tempo and scrambling. Grads also will have a little more juice because he is in front of his home town. I wish JC did not stare down his recievers, but he does, and Tomlin knows this. Our sure fire would be to pound the ball with Bush and Reece, and dump or screen to McFadden for the yacs’. Throw a few deep, but pound it and dump it. If the Steelers can play off of Ford, we will be able to pick up 8-15 yards on the side.
But we seem to be getting pretty good at pressuring qb’s, so intensify that Mr. Marshall, has worked the last three games and against rivers, and we’ll be fine there. Pitt will know this, but cook there asses a bit and keep ben and the offensive team off the field.
It’s all coming together. I feel this game will be season defining, got a good feeling, and hope NE and Pittsburgh beat each other silly tomorrow, in 14.59 minutes of OT of course.
November 13th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
“he would’ve been a great Raider.”
Thats the honest truth. Boldin is a punch you in the mouth player.
Fear the pimp hand
November 13th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
A couple of years ago I would have said to go for Plax because he surely fits the Raider mode…but now it seems that Al is steering away from cancer as it has burned us in the past (see Randy Moss)…Roy Williams wold be ok, VJ would be great but we all know that SD is not gong to give us Jackson…
November 13th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
# Born with a Patch Says:
November 13th, 2010 at 6:44 am
imaquaman, do you live in Denver?
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no im in california,about 2 hrs north of los angelas.and im a raider fan win ,lose or tie until i die
November 14th, 2010 at 7:35 am
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