Cable Q&A
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, November 15th, 2010 at 11:40 pm in Oakland Raiders.
A transcription of Raiders’ coach Tom Cable’s press briefing with the Bay Area media Monday:
Cable: Heyward-Bey has got a sore hamstring, some tightness from last week. He’ll be questionable come Wednesday. Schilens will not practice on Wednesday. Murphy is cleared ready to go. Zach Miller is much, much better and should be ready to go on Wednesday. Gradkowski is now cleared and ready to go. John Henderson, questionable, but on course or on pace to be where we need him. Same with Asomugha. He’s much better. Is doing some jogging now and running, but seemed to be improving now dramatically with every minute. So we’ll see how it goes.
Q: Is John Henderson is on pace for this week?
Cable: Yes. What I just commented, I’m talking about practice for Wednesday.
Q: What are the odds of Nnamdi practicing on Wednesday?
Cable: I just spoke with him. He’s much improved. It was kind of the old-school ankle sprain, so pretty severe, but doing fine. So we’ll see when we get to Wednesday.
Q: How do you weigh the dilemma of wanting Asomugha to play but not wanting to bring him back too soon?
Cable: I would take the same approach I had with Bruce. Let’s do it if it’s right, and if it’s not right there’s no real reason to do it.
Q: What type of homework did you give these guys to keep them on point?
Cable: We did so much self-scout last week on ourselves and then introducing Pittsburgh to them on Wednesday before we left. Kind of gave them a couple things to chew on, just where we’re at and what we’ve done to this point as a team, the big negatives – the penalty issues, the third-down offense, the red-zone offense and continuing to stay focused on defense and not allow the big play. Those were kind of the approaches to the whole thing. Today we’ll kind of follow up, this afternoon follow up what we did Wednesday in terms of introducing Pittsburgh . We’ll get a day ahead hear. Really, just getting them thinking about what we’ve done, what we’ve accomplished to date but what we can accomplish ahead as we move forward. And I think that’s the most important thing I want them focused on.
Q: What did you send home with the guys, DVDs, playbooks, what?
Cable: Some information. Some guys asked for it, some guys didn’t, some guys (got) stuff on Wednesday as group, different groups, really just to keep their minds in what we’re doing, more than anything. But the thing we wanted to accomplish, which we did, was to get them refreshed, kind of get them away from football a little bit, too.
Q: How much of a head start did you get on the Steelers game?
Cable: “We’re in good shape that way. We introduced kind of their favorite things, what they are offensively, as well as defensively, Wednesday. And then we got to see them play again last night against a very good New England team. So, that was kind of the talk this morning, just being around the guys, was pretty much everybody watched that game last night. Then, today you have it on film. We spent a good amount of time in meetings today with film.
Q: Lot of excitement over being tied for first place?
Cable: Yeah, it is. And it’s exciting. As we talked about it, whatever we’re going to accomplish, it’s in our hands, and we control it. We don’t have to have someone’s help or any of that. We just need to go back to work, cut it loose and go to work. That’s the biggest thing. We’re getting where we understand what that is. Just stay the course and do that.
Q: Do you have to caution team about getting too caught up in its success?
Cable: You never can answer that until you go through it. We’re handling it fine because we’re staying grounded to what our principles are, what’s brought us some success and making that our focus rather than all the other stuff.
Q: Has changing the culture been easier because you’ve turned over so many players who weren’t a part of all the losing?
Cable: I think it’s a lot of things. Some of it is personnel change, some of it is staying the course, the same message – being consistent about it, not wavering.
Q: Does the game last night give you a blueprint for what you want to do against the Steelers?
Cable: It’s two different styles in many ways, but certainly New England was playing at a really high level last night. But it does show you some things that are interesting. You’re playing a physical opponent, a team that like to throw the ball has the ability to run it. A team that prides itself on stopping the run and likes to rush the passer. New England just happened to do a better job of it.
Q: Different players stepped up in last 3 games, how much does that boost the team’s confidence?
Cable: I think that’s huge. We’ve talked all along about if someone’s down, someone’s gotta step in and do it. But we’re living it. It’s actually happened. What’s been really interesting is it’s also been young people who have stepped in a few times and really brought it up for us when we needed it most. What that’s doing to this team is there’s a bigger trust going on, a bigger belief that you know, we’re OK, if we lose one there’s enough guys here to step in and we can trust that it will get done. So in terms of confidence I do think it’s a big lift for us that way.
Q: Can you pinpoint a turning point?
Cable: Really when they started to buy into communicating with each other, whenever that was in camp. I think it started maybe in the very beginning but it seemed to permeate and go all through camp. I felt like from the day we went to work to the last day when we left we had become closer, we had learned to appreciate each other and respect each other’s opinion. That’s hard to do sometimes at this level. But when you get them willing to talk to each other and learn about each other, it kind of makes you understand where a guy’s coming from sometimes. Once we started communicating then we gave ourselves a chance.
Q: Who starts at QB?
Cable: Quarterback will be Jason. He will start at quarterback. He’s earned the right to do that. Four out of the last five games are wins. And Bruce will back him up and we’ll move forward from there.
Q: Any carryover from the Pittsburgh win there last year?
Cable: What winning last year in Pittsburgh does for us is there’s less unknowns right now. We’re a year away from that, having gone back there and done that. It was cold and all that. We handled it. We were behind, fought back in the fourth then made some plays at the end to win it. So I feel like we’re not going into unknown territories much as you normally do sometimes, particularly when you don’t play someone all the time. So I think that helps us. Yet we know how good they are this year and they’re playing very well. It will be a great matchup but I think the fact that we just did it a year ago will help us. Less unknowns.
Q: Does it make it more difficult to establish offensive leadership when you don’t have a set starting QB?
Cable: I don’t think so. I think this team probably looks at both those guys in the right frame of mind when it comes to leadership. I think both have proven to this team what they’re capable of and what they bring to the table, and I think guys respect that.’’
Q: Can you talk about the motivational bits of movies you splice into game film?
Cable: It’s just something we’re doing this year. It kind of came out of camp, really. It was part of that communication I spoke of, listening to them. We all had dinner together in camp. At one point in time during camp, I had dinner together with every player on this team, so I got a little more insight into them other than just on the practice field. I think you learn more about each other and what we’re all about. One of the questions was, What’s your favorite movie and why? So you learn things about people when you ask questions. The videos kind of come from that and they’re just a thought for the week and that’s how we take it.
Q: What is your favorite movie and why?
Cable: I have a lot of them. ‘Miracle’ is my favorite. It’s a sports movie about the U.S. hockey team in ’80.
Q: How’s your comfort level as a head coach now?
Cable: I’m very comfortable now. You have to kind of find your way through it a little bit, it think that’s true, having done it. But I’m comfortable with it, understand what it takes to succeed. The opportunity has been given me to try and get this thing going, so we just stay the course and keep working towards what we believe in. But it’s definitely something you gotta go through and learn. Every day is learn.
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November 15th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Really is lonely at the top.
November 15th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
Three keys:
1. Coaching
2. Defense
3. O-line
Execution and heart are up there too and we’re finally seeing it after seven years of futility. Three years is the standard expectation for a new coach to turn things around. Looks like Cable is on schedule so far.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Can anyone else see Tom Cable on the couch, with like 2 empty pizza boxes and a 12 pack on the table, just crying his eyes out watching Miracle?
November 16th, 2010 at 12:08 am
I like Cable. He is doing a great job. I think Hue brings out a better game in Cable too. Cable has some good coaches in Hue and Marshall, and the combo seems to feed off each other, they seem compatible and they work together well. Cable does seem more comfortable. He has ’stayed the course’ by being steady, seems like a no bs guy, and the players all respect him.
Does anyone recall Al ever making a comment about a head coaches tenure should be about four years or so? I think he made that remark at Cables hiring during Als p/c. Anybody recall that or did I not hear something correctly?
November 16th, 2010 at 12:23 am
TCable has learned what the words head coach means in the NFL. Now he is a legitimate head coach. Once you’ve been a part or took a team from the bottom to lead a division and become a viable contender you know how to coach. Until then it’s theory and a plan.
Because their are so many other thing that come into play it’s ridiculous. Now he can do it again better and faster if need be. This team is still ascending and learning and growing. And they will be until they can win a championship or at least be good enough to do so. Meaning the only thing left is the bounce of the ball. Winning a SB is a team achievement players cannot do it singularly like the pundits pretend they can, most of the best players that have ever played this game never won a title.
Over the next 3 games you will know everything there is to know about this years team. If they can or not you’ll know. Pitts in Pitts, Miami and SD in SD it doesn’t get any tougher than that. If we win at least 2 of those games I think we can win everything if given the opportunity. As long as we don’t run up against Vick anytime soon. He’ll shell shock you, he’s just tooo damn good to the point of (how can he do that?) greatness.
IMO the SD Chargers are a damn good football team I mean a damn good team I’m more concerned about them than anyone they’re really good. I think we’re better than the Steelers.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:28 am
No he said 10 years, most coaches it takes 2-3 years to take hold. You should have a pretty good team in years 2-3 and from there on after 8-10 years players get tired of you and your message gets a little stale.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:29 am
Kind of interesting that as this young team grows, Cable too in a way is growing with them, or them with him. Seems to not let negatives, weather its his coaching or players, effect him in a negative way, but uses them to spin a positive out of the deal.
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Q: What type of homework did you give these guys to keep them on point?
Cable: We did so much self-scout last week on ourselves and then introducing Pittsburgh to them on Wednesday before we left. Kind of gave them a couple things to chew on, just where we’re at and what we’ve done to this point as a team, the big negatives – the penalty issues, the third-down offense, the red-zone offense and continuing to stay focused on defense and not allow the big play.
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Thats good stuff.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:30 am
6.priesttj Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 12:28 am
No he said 10 years, most coaches it takes 2-3 years to take hold. You should have a pretty good team in years 2-3 and from there on after 8-10 years players get tired of you and your message gets a little stale.
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Good.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:39 am
Coaching clinics will teach you to always sandwich a negative with positives. Cable seems to do that alot. He does speak about negatives a lot but always in a positive light.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:43 am
6.priesttj Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 12:28 am
No he said 10 years, most coaches it takes 2-3 years to take hold. You should have a pretty good team in years 2-3 and from there on after 8-10 years players get tired of you and your message gets a little stale.
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Priest, you’re so full of it. He said 4-5 years dude. He was indirectly trying to justify the letting go of Gruden at the same time.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:48 am
Darayduh,
here is the link and go to the 3:50 mark. It is 4 years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7Xx52YrR04
November 16th, 2010 at 12:51 am
Prove it, you little crap stirring fool. That desn’t give any coach time to enjoy what they biult. He didn’t have to justify Gruden he did what he did don’t ever get it confused Mr Davis aint interested in what you nor I or the media think if he doesn’t want a guy he’ll get rid of him. Gruden left of his own accord.
Now show me where I’m wrong I remember 10 years if you remember different, show us.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:56 am
I gotta go man I aint interested in discussing nothing with this little stupid kid. Always looking for an argument. I thought the kids had been put to bed.
Adios!!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:04 am
I guess TJ cried himself to sleep after that one.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:02 am
RAIDERS 52
coal miners 17
November 16th, 2010 at 5:26 am
Good Morning Nation!
November 16th, 2010 at 5:45 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Good news that Aso is jogging around…I hope he can make it back…
November 16th, 2010 at 5:51 am
If you watch the youtube clip above he says 4 years. Later he says 4 maybe 5.
I guess head-coach continuity isn’t too important to him…
November 16th, 2010 at 6:16 am
It’s funny actually. He’s talking about the AFC West and when they were last in the Superbowl…he mentions Kansas City was there 20 years ago and Denver 10 years ago….and doesn’t even mention San Diego….wonder if he just didn’t want to rub that one in LOL.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:21 am
Al also said something to the effect that a certain QB had greatness written all over him when in fact it was the drool from the purple drank, so Al sent that fata$$ packing. Al learned.
Holding a person to every statement they ever made, not a promise, just an utterance, is the height of political uselessness.
Dzien dobry Nation! (that’s for all the “-kowskis”)
November 16th, 2010 at 6:33 am
Isn’t it dobry dien?
November 16th, 2010 at 6:35 am
Cut it loose!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 16th, 2010 at 6:41 am
could well be Raiderzmav, could well be…gotta wake up SeaBass to find out.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:43 am
Is Seabass up this early? LOL…I remember his first few years here…always drunk, in bar fights, etc…HAHA!
November 16th, 2010 at 6:43 am
Cable should show the team the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy this week.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:04 am
Did anyone catch mike vick? We could of had him. This dude is ” tranforming the qb position” – steve young.
Who were the clowns claiming he wasnt a pocket or accurate passer, & not a legit qb?
Priestt was right, elway finished a very accomplished qb, but he couldnt dream of having the talent like vick has. Vick is only 30 & now has real wide outs in a good system, he has a window for a few lombardis’.
Now you know why robert griffin @ baylor & cam newton are so high on my list. They are very much like vick.
Wake your game up, there is a revolution taking place at yhe qb position ( its about time) & football will never be the same.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:17 am
Been a while,but Good morning all.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Very interesting watching the Pats take the Steelers apart.2 TE sets,short passes and a mean D.Hope Cable was watching.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:23 am
I hope Cable was watching too! Good Afternoon Neil!
I also hope that JC was watching the Eagles/Redskins game last night too!
November 16th, 2010 at 7:29 am
Poor mcnabb, the foreskins are a train wreck. No o-line, running game, no recieving threats. Mcnabb & cooly are the best players on that offense.
Its amazing that Campbell was able to post a solid year last year, this disproves the false idea that Campbell was the blame for the foreskins woes.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:30 am
Good morning Hwnrdr,missed the Eagles/Skins game.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Cable was watching Varsity blues last night…
November 16th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Poor McNabb!!!!!78 freaking million !!!!!
November 16th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Mistic1,
Redskins have already won as many games as they did all of last year, and after starting 6-2 in 2008, Campbell finished 2-6 that year and 4-12 the next (6-18).
Certainly not-blaming all of the issues on Jason, but McNabb will definately leave Washington with a much higher winning % than Campbell.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Jason Campbell has been vindicated. Sham-a-han did him a favor, & Davis was smart enough to see the big picture. A very talented qb, a smart hard working leader, stuck on an absolute joke of a franchise.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:40 am
JFB,
that has no bearing on what i posted. The foreskins have won this year because the defense forced turn overs early this year, & mcnabb has made plays with his legs and arm.
Mcnabb’s struggles are a direct result of the fact that the foreskins stink out loud, & not even the talented mcnabb can save him.
Mcnabb, Campbell very good qb’s, that is not enough to overcome snyder and the curse of doug williams
November 16th, 2010 at 7:45 am
the curse of doug williams
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WTF is that? Why is it everytime a team makes questionable decisions and loses for it its a curse?
November 16th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Only seen the skins play the cowboys in week 1 and they looked okay back then.I think the problem is Snyder and Shanyhand being average without a John Elway.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:47 am
Why not ? Curses are more fun.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:49 am
Curses are more fun.
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Not if you’re the cursed one.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Skins made the second round of the playoffs 2005 and snuck into the playoffs with an undefeated December with Campbell hurt in 2007.
Not sure about this curse of Doug Williams, being they won a Super Bowl about 5 years after he left town.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Neilb,
the deadskins are a mess & they stink out loud, calling that team “ok” at this point and time would be a blind reach. Sham-a-han is a decent coach, ( although overated) the foreskins are devoid of talent, and have been for the last few years.
The picture is much less murky because now you have a pro bowl qb, this makes plain how lousy that team is.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Doug Williams sucked.
Lower career passer rating than Bruce Gradkowski and only a few points above Jamarcus Russell.
Him and Timmy Smith that day had the greatest days of their lives, and forever will be rembered for it.
Otherwise, they both had a pretty forgetable career.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:56 am
JFB,
there is no such thing as a curse, it is just something fun to say, its not to be taken seriously
November 16th, 2010 at 7:57 am
Mistic1…
Like I said,I’ve only seen them play one game this season.
As far as talent goes other than Cooley and Portis I can’t think of another player on that O.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:02 am
JFB,
wrong. Doug williams was an extremely talented qb that played on terrible teams. He was the qb that took tampa from worst to first. He did have a good team until he came to washington at thend of his career. It wasnt just the super bowl, he lead them through the end of that season and the play off and justified his original draft status. If he played on good teams he would have had very good numbers because he could do it all
November 16th, 2010 at 8:04 am
Doug Williams beat the snot outta Denver.He’s fine in my book!
November 16th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Trent Dilfer also went worst to first with the Tampa Bay Bucs, giving them their first playoff birth in 15 years (since Doug Wiliams) and than later won a Super Bowl with a talented team.
Doug Williams and Trent Dilfer had very similar type careers, and I say they both at their bests were average QB’s. Tons of turnovers.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Time for some dinner,
Have a great Tuesday everyone.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Doug Williams was the backup to Jay Schroeder and came in after he got injured in the opening game that Super Bowl season. Relieved Jay in 3 other games and started only 2 games in the regular season both losses after the Skins had qualified for the playoffs. Joe Gibbs had been his OC in Tampa Bay and based on his 94 QB rating and Jay playing with inuries all year, gave him the start thru the playoffs. The result of that Super Bowl snub resulted in one of the worst trades in Raider history. Jim Lashay for Schroeder.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Doug Williams came into my dads clothing store in SoCal and bought some shirts. Got to hold his SB ring. It was huge and my thumb was smaller than his finger.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Jfb, we disagree on williams. Dilfer after he left the bucs had more opportunity in the nfl. Williams after tampa was forced to play in the usfl. His story deserves an asteriks, because at that time there were extremly limited opportunities for black qb’. Williams and james harris didnt get he shots or oppoetunities that there talent warranted. That is the bottom line.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:33 am
“The opportunity has been given me to try and get this thing going, so we just stay the course and keep working towards what we believe in. But it’s definitely something you gotta go through and learn. Every day is learn.”
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And keep listening to Danny…
November 16th, 2010 at 8:36 am
Cable Q&A
Q – What’s it like being married to Betty?
Cable – We just stay the course.
Q – Betty always wears the same smock. Does she have any other clothing?
Cable – We just stay the course.
Q – Does the fact that Bam-Bam is always clubbing things become annoying after a while?
Cable – Bam-Bam doesn’t go clubbing. He stays the course.
Q – Now that the Raiders have reached the corner, which way do they turn? Left or right?
Cable – Uh…we stay the course.
Q – So, at the corner you proceed straight ahead? Earlier you said that “we’ve (the Raiders) turned the corner”.
Cable – (beckons for a lamp table to be brought near the questioner) Uh…
November 16th, 2010 at 8:36 am
I don’t think any player was “forced” into the USFL, they all went for more money.
He got paid more in the USFL than he would have in the pro’s and jumped on it. I certainly don’t blame him, all kinds of guys were doing it.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Williams is the General Manager of the newest franchise in the United Football League, The Virginia Destroyers.
http://www.inquisitr.com/89939/ufl-virginia-gets-destroyers-moniker/
November 16th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Doug Williams got shafted by Tampa Bay. Lowest paid starting QB in the NFL, Offered $400,000 when he wanted $600,000, he felt insulted coming on the death of his wife from a brain tumor. John McKay told Culverhouse to give him the money but he refused to budge.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:46 am
The curse of Williams was on the Bucs as they went 14 yrs. without making the playoffs.
November 16th, 2010 at 9:06 am
The Return….. We’re back…. http://bit.ly/bJR2K2
November 16th, 2010 at 9:07 am
Hopefully we can get Reece in some nice match-ups against some of those Steelers LB’s. Some WR will have to step up like Murphy did last year, not much success comes from trying to run against the Steelers. Not saying to abadon the run, but even clearing 120 yards rushing would be a huge day, and that is below our average.
Huge test for McClain this week, and the back end of our secondary will be tested often.
Seabass will probably have a pressure kick or two, let’s hope he doesn’t have one of those days.
November 16th, 2010 at 9:11 am
no precipitation in the Pitt forecast for Sunday, but the field is usually sloppy anyway.
November 16th, 2010 at 9:16 am
http://i55.tinypic.com/2nhf4no.gif
Fatt Albert is out of shape??
November 16th, 2010 at 9:18 am
mistic1 Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Jason Campbell has been vindicated. Sham-a-han did him a favor, & Davis was smart enough to see the big picture. A very talented qb, a smart hard working leader, stuck on an absolute joke of a franchise.
I keep trying to convince myself otherwise but Campbell is not very good. He’s had numerous bad halves and bad games with us in the short time he’s been here. No I don’t want him to lose against Pittsburgh to prove my point, I hope he proves me wrong but the truth will be revealed Sunday.
November 16th, 2010 at 9:21 am
63.inonewordraider Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 9:18 am
mistic1 Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Jason Campbell has been vindicated. Sham-a-han did him a favor, & Davis was smart enough to see the big picture. A very talented qb, a smart hard working leader, stuck on an absolute joke of a franchise.
I keep trying to convince myself otherwise but Campbell is not very good. He’s had numerous bad halves and bad games with us in the short time he’s been here. No I don’t want him to lose against Pittsburgh to prove my point, I hope he proves me wrong but the truth will be revealed Sunday.
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The key to this game and what has always been the case with Jason is to keep him out of pressure situations. He cant handle it and makes bad decisions. Run the ball, establish it and we can do what we need to on defense to win the game. Just keep it out of Campbells hands and we will be fine.
November 16th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Where is the a.m. crew????
November 16th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Heeeelllllllllooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
November 16th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Iii cccoooouuuullllldddddd hhhheeeeeerrrrrreeeeee mmmmmmyyyyyy eeeeccccchhhhhoooooo!!!!!
November 16th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Hello hello hello helllo……..
November 16th, 2010 at 9:31 am
The match up on the line of scrimmage will determine our out come in pitt. I really like our defensive front, I believe that they will wear down the steeler offensive line.
I would give the steeler defensive front seven, a big edge over our o-line, if they were healthy. They are a mash unit, and were embarrassed by the patsies. This match up is the biggest key of the game in my opinion.
Going into pitt is never easy, and this team will be motivated at home.
November 16th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Steelers just cut their kicker and signed Suisham off the scrap heap so there will definitely be no home field advantage in the kicking game for the Pitts.
November 16th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Morning peoples!
Heyward-Bey has got a sore hamstring, some tightness from last week. He’ll be questionable come Wednesday.
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Looks like another excuse to sit out DHB this weekend.
DHB – out
Ford, Murph – in
November 16th, 2010 at 9:53 am
The coaching staff knows that our best chance to win this game, is if DHB sits out!
Kudos to Hue!
November 16th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Key to the game will be picking up the blitz. Our D-line is going to have a field day. I say at least 5 sacks.
Shonasty – 2
Seymour – 1
Houston – 1
McClain – 1
November 16th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Morning DMC!
November 16th, 2010 at 9:54 am
M Lonetree Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Steelers just cut their kicker and signed Suisham off the scrap heap so there will definitely be no home field advantage in the kicking game for the Pitts.
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Suisham’s got a huge leg but struggles with accuracy at times. He kicked for us this off season.
November 16th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Wassup R8e
November 16th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Know its only been one game but told ya so about Troy Smith.
If SF has a QB finally they could be trouble.
November 16th, 2010 at 9:55 am
4-5 sacks…..easy!
November 16th, 2010 at 9:56 am
You can’t out physical Pitt. The only 2 QB’s that had successfully dismantled the Steelers are Gannon and Brady with their short passing game. The key is not dumping off to RB’s but throwing quick passes to the WR’s like NE did and the Gannon Raiders did. Both of these guys use the short pass to set up the run. That is why NE’s RB got some good yards per carry last Sunday.
The Raiders are not a short throw passing team this year and JC has not shown to be successful at distributing to our wideouts consistently. A lot of you guys didnt think we could win this game before the season started and now more of you are optimistic. Some are calling for an outright blowout by the Raiders. That’s hard for me to figure since our offense has consistently dropped their production since Denver.
To me, this game is like playing with house money. If we win, then great. If we lose, then no big deal. It’s the game against SD in 3 weeks that will determine our Post Season fate.
November 16th, 2010 at 9:57 am
I know everyone is in titled to say what they want, but can we please stop talking about this kid Smith. He’s not a Raider. He’s across the bay, so fk him and the Whiners. I’ll show some luv for my raider troops though.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:01 am
77.Nnamdi21 Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Know its only been one game but told ya so about Troy Smith.
If SF has a QB finally they could be trouble.
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They ahve a good shot at that division now. I remember there was some people on here mocking Troy Smith and now he just did what Alex couldnt do in 6 years…carry the team. Last Sunday I saw explosive plays and leadership. Too bad Singletary couldnt man up in public and admit he was wrong on Alex. All the sudden you got guys making plays everywhere when the ball is delivered. Troy got a gun too.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Which QB would you want to start for your team????
QB1-Rookie 2006
G GS Att Comp Pct Yds TD Int Tkld 20+ 40+ Rate
30 19 624 332 53.2 3533 19 20 49/306 40 7 66.8
QB2 Rookie 2005
G GS Att Comp Pct Yds TD Int Tkld 20+ 40+ Rate
59 58 1808 1099 60.8 12112 62 43 128/831 132 24 82.2
November 16th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Troy Smith ( 2006 Heisman Trophy Winner ) was a QB I was eyeballin coming out of the draft.
He’s like, if Drew Brees and Mike Vick were to make a baby…Troy Smith is born!
November 16th, 2010 at 10:06 am
How about their Win Loss record since QB2 has a better body of work to judge off? It’s like judging a guy that has 50 at bats vs a guy that has 300 at bats. You can better judge a guy with 300 at bats.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:06 am
NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora reports that Hines Ward (concussion) will practice Thursday and play in Week 11 “barring a very unlikely setback.”
We’re not sure how La Canfora determines that Ward suffering a setback with his concussion is “very unlikely,” but regardless, things are looking good for him playing this week. Ward insisted after the game that he could have returned but league rules prevented him from doing so.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
November 16th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Troy smith’s biggest issue is he is 6 foot tall. They dont take you seriously in this leauge when you’re not 6-3 and above.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:20 am
aig-raiders Says:
How about their Win Loss record since QB2 has a better body of work to judge off? It’s like judging a guy that has 50 at bats vs a guy that has 300 at bats. You can better judge a guy with 300 at bats.
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I look at the averages. Look at passing percentage, look at TD to INT ratio. look at the rating.
But here you go
QB1- 10 wins 20 losses=33%
QB2-25 wins 34 losses= 42%
November 16th, 2010 at 10:24 am
aig-raiders Says:
Troy smith’s biggest issue is he is 6 foot tall. They dont take you seriously in this leauge when you’re not 6-3 and above.
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They’re taking Drew Brees Seriously now, but you have a point.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Ok fantasy footballers. I have a dilemma… who do I start?
Drew Brees home against Seattle or Michael Vick @ New York Giants??
November 16th, 2010 at 10:26 am
NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora reports that LG Chris Kemoeatu’s (knee) status for Week 11 is still in doubt.
The Steelers offensive line struggled against the Patriots with Kemoeatu and Max Starks out. Check back for updates later this week, as not having Kemoeatu again would be bad news for Rashard Mendenhall.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
November 16th, 2010 at 10:27 am
Vick will get you rushing yards and passing yards.
Brees will get you passing yards and might blowout Seattle.
Hard to bench either quy
November 16th, 2010 at 10:28 am
NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora reports that DE Brett Keisel (hamstring) is expected to sit out again in Week 11.
Nick Eason will continue to fill in for Keisel, with Ziggy Hood holding down Aaron Smith’s spot. The Steelers looked surprisingly vulnerable to the run against the Patriots, so Darren McFadden’s matchup this week might not be as daunting as it looks at first glance.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
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Great news.
Aaron Smith and Keisel are key players on their D. The front 7 is not the same w/ out these guys. we should be able to run the ball.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Go w/ Brees
November 16th, 2010 at 10:36 am
BOOOOOOOM!!!!!
He’s on his back!
November 16th, 2010 at 10:37 am
AIG, Gannon’s big game against the Steelers was nearly a decade ago. They’re a different team.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:38 am
The Blueprint to beat the Steelers is 15 yrs old. Gannon/Gruden used it to the toon of 43 completions out of 64 attempts for 403 pass yds. Final score: 30-17 Raiders…Bellicheat/Brady used the ssame scheme & gutted Lebeu’s D.
SPREAD THEM OUT! 4 wrs. quick throws. don’t try to run, its pointless.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:41 am
McRaider,
You’re intentionally leaving out the Win/Loss record. I know why you did it too. Because that’s Jason’s win/loss record. Are you going to judge a baseball player based in 1 series over an entire season?
If you like Jason so much, then why are you afraid to disclose his win/loss record?
November 16th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Doug Williams sucked.
Lower career passer rating than Bruce Gradkowski and only a few points above Jamarcus Russell.
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Have you ever even watched a football game? Or do you just sit there all day with pro-football-reference opened in another tab? The fact that Bruce Gradkowski has a better career passer rating than Williams is all the more reason to dismiss the career passer rating. Williams was one of the best team leaders to play the game. He also has a Super Bowl ring, something Gradkowski will never have.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:41 am
SPREAD THEM OUT! 4 wrs. quick throws. don’t try to run, its pointless.
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Agree w/ the first part, but not the second. The Pats ran the ball decent w/ some dude I don’t even know. DMAC should get his yards. Pitts D is not the same w/ out Smith and Kiesel up front.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:42 am
The QB height thing is overated. Look at J. Campbell, he’s a tall dude, yet leads the league in balls batted down.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:44 am
RMR,
You do realize it’s the same defensive system that Gannon faced 10 yrs ago installed by Dick LeBeau that is still being used today in Pitt right? Why do you think Brady has been very successful at tearing the Steelers apart? What system did Brady run last Sunday?
November 16th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Wow. We’re going to use a 10 year old game plan against the Steelers? Seriously? Guess not much has changed after all. Sunday looks like it could be the beginning of a 1995 style collapse more than a 4th straight win, with that talk.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:46 am
DMAC,
Where I disagree is NE used the pass to soften up the run. That’s how you do it to Pitt. You are right they are missing some key DL guys but Pitt is like Baltimore in that their defensiveline bench is always deep.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:46 am
aig-raiders Says:
McRaider,
You’re intentionally leaving out the Win/Loss record. I know why you did it too. Because that’s Jason’s win/loss record. Are you going to judge a baseball player based in 1 series over an entire season?
If you like Jason so much, then why are you afraid to disclose his win/loss record?
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Did you see post number 87??????
QB1- 10 wins 20 losses=33% Bruce Gradkowski
QB2- 25 wins 34 losses= 42% Jason Campbell
November 16th, 2010 at 10:48 am
# aig-raiders Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 10:46 am
DMAC,
Where I disagree is NE used the pass to soften up the run. That’s how you do it to Pitt. You are right they are missing some key DL guys but Pitt is like Baltimore in that their defensiveline bench is always deep.
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Very true, but its still hard to replace someone like Kiesel and Smith on their 3-4.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Well the 10 yr old gameplan is so good that it worked sunday night.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:51 am
# Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 10:38 am
The Blueprint to beat the Steelers is 15 yrs old. Gannon/Gruden used it to the toon of 43 completions out of 64 attempts for 403 pass yds. Final score: 30-17 Raiders…Bellicheat/Brady used the ssame scheme & gutted Lebeu’s D.
SPREAD THEM OUT! 4 wrs. quick throws. don’t try to run, its pointless.
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This would be closer to the truth if the steeler front seven was healthy. the fact that they are banged up tells me that we can run the ball on them. the fact that 2nd and maybe 3rd string guys will see the field gives our o-line the advantage. Run blocking is what our o-line does best.
The steelers will offset some of the depth issues with their blitz scheme. Our o-line is not very good in pass protection. Our receivers have struggled, and havent yet figured out how to be a consistent force. Im not sure I like the idea of strictly spreading the steelers and passing 40-50 times like gruden and gannon, and putting the onus on our receivers and o-line.
Establishing a solid run game will slow down the blitz package and give us a chance to beat up on their already injured d-line. Passing game should compliment the run game, I agree that some spread formations will also be a big help. especially if we can run from some spreads in single back sets.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Macho, New England did not use the gameplan that we used to beat the Steelers 8 years ago. Get real.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:53 am
# mistic1 Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 10:51 am
# Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 10:38 am
The Blueprint to beat the Steelers is 15 yrs old. Gannon/Gruden used it to the toon of 43 completions out of 64 attempts for 403 pass yds. Final score: 30-17 Raiders…Bellicheat/Brady used the ssame scheme & gutted Lebeu’s D.
SPREAD THEM OUT! 4 wrs. quick throws. don’t try to run, its pointless.
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This would be closer to the truth if the steeler front seven was healthy. the fact that they are banged up tells me that we can run the ball on them. the fact that 2nd and maybe 3rd string guys will see the field gives our o-line the advantage. Run blocking is what our o-line does best.
The steelers will offset some of the depth issues with their blitz scheme. Our o-line is not very good in pass protection. Our receivers have struggled, and havent yet figured out how to be a consistent force. Im not sure I like the idea of strictly spreading the steelers and passing 40-50 times like gruden and gannon, and putting the onus on our receivers and o-line.
Establishing a solid run game will slow down the blitz package and give us a chance to beat up on their already injured d-line. Passing game should compliment the run game, I agree that some spread formations will also be a big help. especially if we can run from some spreads in single back sets.
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BINGO!
November 16th, 2010 at 10:55 am
McRaider,
Great ok.
So that tells me both are losing quarterbacks. Ok next is let’s look at their progression in their career. JC’s numbers got better but his team’s win/loss got worse. JC has been with 1 team surrounded by talent that actually made probowls while he was there and starting. Bruce never had such luxury. Nevertheless, let me ask this question. Are they progressing, staying neutral, or regressing?
Bruce as a Raider is playing the best ball he has ever had in his career. JC as a Raider is stuck in neutral at best but probably playing worst balls than when he was in DC imo.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:57 am
I am not a grad hater, but he is a career back-up. I like grad a lot and if he could stay healthy, he might be able to improve, but he gets hurt way too often.
Jason would be a more effective QB behind a good Oline.
My knock on Jason is that he holds on to the ball too long. I hope he improves in that area.
Jason’s worst season is better than Grads career. That’s a fact.
We keep talking about Jason posting a 10.0 rating, but Bruce posted a 1.0 rating in 08 with the browns (yes he started and finished that game).
November 16th, 2010 at 10:57 am
I said it yesterday, this is how we beat the Squeelers……
1. Throw to the Tight End!
Rob Gronkowski hauled in 5 receptions for 72 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday’s win.
2. Throw the ball period.
Tom Brady accounted for four touchdowns and went 30-43 for 350 yards in the win.The Steelers have given up 11 passing touchdowns this season.
3. Protect against the pass.
Ben Roethlisberger finished 30-49 for 387 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Over 300 of Roethlisberger’s 387 yards came in the second half and so did all three of his touchdowns.
Steelers’ wide receiver Mike Wallace also had a big day with eight catches for 136 yards and two touchdowns.
4. Attack their weaknesses and injured positions.
Pittsburgh finished the game on Sunday without their left tackle (Max Starks), left guard (Chris Kemoeatu), top wide receiver (Hines Ward), starting defensive ends (Aaron Smith and Brett Keisel) and top inside linebacker (Lawrence Timmons). Starks is done for the season by the way
November 16th, 2010 at 10:57 am
OK so maybe NE developed its own gameplan that looked pretty much like Grudens. I just dont think running stretch and off tackle runs agains Pitt is the way to go. I don’t see screens to RBs working either. Maybe we don’t have the WR corps to spread them out, but hey, its what has worked against Lebeau’s D.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Bill Belichick uses a variation of Parcells’ play action offense, always has. They mix some west coast crossing stuff in there but it’s a system built on play action. It’s called the Earhardt-Perkins offense, and they used it Sunday Night as well. Everything New England does is built on the premise that the opposing defense respects their offensive line and their ability to run the football. It is key to their offense.
The Oakland Raiders used a pure Bill Walsh west coast offense to beat the Steelers in ‘02. Very little play fake, Gannon was just dropping back and hitting guys on mostly cross patterns and seams.
And that’s not even getting into defensive strategy.
Bill Belichick did not pick Al Davis’s brain to beat Pittsburgh Sunday. It just gets unreal in here sometimes.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Bill Belichick did not pick Al Davis’s brain to beat Pittsburgh Sunday….LOL, dude, who the hell mentioned Al?
November 16th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Aig-Raiders Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 10:55 am
McRaider,
Great ok.
So that tells me both are losing quarterbacks. Ok next is let’s look at their progression in their career. JC’s numbers got better but his team’s win/loss got worse. JC has been with 1 team surrounded by talent that actually made probowls while he was there and starting. Bruce never had such luxury. Nevertheless, let me ask this question. Are they progressing, staying neutral, or regressing?
Bruce as a Raider is playing the best ball he has ever had in his career. JC as a Raider is stuck in neutral at best but probably playing worst balls than when he was in DC imo.
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Enough with the Pro Bowl crap! The number of Pro Bowlers on your team does not equate to winning. Give it a rest.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:07 am
aig-raiders,
Did you say Jason was surrounded by talent, REALLY? Washington is one of the worst teams in the league and gets player that don’t gel together. Snider might be the worse owner the history of the league. Jason had good number in spite of the deadskins. He has far more upside than Bruce, IMO.
Bruce has had a couple very good games in his career, but with us he could get back to back wins and I don’t think he has even healthy for 3 consecutive games in a row. I like him as a back-up
November 16th, 2010 at 11:11 am
I meant to say: “but with us he couldn’t get back to back wins”
November 16th, 2010 at 11:14 am
The blueprint for the steelers is out there.
On offense, force them into coverage and nullify their blitz packages by using a quick pass offense with lots of short high percentage completions. Get your running backs involved where possible, but the quick passes are key.
On defense, attack them in the backfield. You absolutely MUST blitz and blitz often. Double A gap blitzes seem extremely effective. Ben is hard to take down, you have to get there with more than one guy.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:15 am
McRaider,
So let’s forget for once about this Bruce hating or JC hating. Let’s have a intelligent conversation about judging QB’s.
Bruce has his 1.0 rating in 2008 and since then he has shown that he has improved himself as a Raider. Is the Raider Bruce better than the Bruce prior to the Raiders? I would say so because he has earned a starting job prior to injury right?
Jason has his worst rating in his career this year 2010. In his career, 2009 – 46 rating, 2008 – 46 rating, 2007 and 2006 – 2 50 rating.
I told guys that the JC you are seeing today is no different than the JC you saw prior to the Raiders. If you want to judge a young talent, one would want to see progression right?
November 16th, 2010 at 11:20 am
It just gets unreal in here sometimes.
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An yet you continue to grace us with your presence… lucky us.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:23 am
McRaider,
I’ll be happy to debunk these myths for you.
Jason just needs better talent around him…….In 2008, The RB, FB, TE, and LT all made probowls. They finished 8-8 and produced 16.6 points. Romo had 4 offensive guys made the probowl in 2009 and he got them a winning record plus a playoff apperance and 22.6 points per game.
Jason is a good deep ball player…..His career yds per catch is around 6.7. It ranks lower than even Drew Brees. He has never ranked higher than 17th in the league for completions over 20+ yds and currently ranks 26th. In 2008, Jawalrus was even ranked 14th.
Jason doesnt turn over the ball…..2010, he ranks deadlast in pass attempts per int+fumb and ranks 21st in pass attempts per int+fumb lost. I even challenged Jerry McDonald on this and he couldnt disagree.
Jason is a good game manager….how many times have you seen him waste timeouts. As a matter of fact, I believe he called 2 timeouts back to back against SD and the ref missed it (I maybe wrong on this but that’s what I remember)
November 16th, 2010 at 11:26 am
I’ll leave you with this and I gotta get off this blog. I get sucked into this JC thing too easy since I dont like the guy at all.
People said JC just needs a better Oline. Troy Smith got sacked 5 times and 2 TD’s called back for holding. It didnt stop him from throwing 356 yds and put the team on his back to win. 2009, the Raiders Oline allowed both Bruce’s knee to be broken and knocked out all 3 starting QBs but it didnt stop Bruce from having a career day vs Pitt.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:27 am
First of all, the season in not over yet, right? Since the first 1.5 games of the season, he has improved. I have seen progression.
Has Bruce gotten better yes with the Raiders, Yes. But he can’t stay on the field long enough to build chemistry with the rest of the team. That’s a problem.
You asked about win loss record well, this year Jason is 4 and 2. Is that winning, is that getting better.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Soup’s has all of the physical attributes one could wish; his real limiting factor is the bowl of pudding between his ears. I want to be wrong about this so badly I can taste it but I keep reflecting back to the difficulties that he had learning the playbook and the formations. That vacant look in Soups bovine eyes when he approaches the line of scrimmage and stares placidly at Samson’s pooper makes me shiver.
I hope we win this weekend. I wonder who is going to put the team on his back this weekend and make this happen because my gut says that it isn’t going to be Soup.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:33 am
# Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Bill Belichick did not pick Al Davis’s brain to beat Pittsburgh Sunday….LOL, dude, who the hell mentioned Al?
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That’s right. Back pedal. You know that’s where you were heading.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 10:57 am
OK so maybe NE developed its own gameplan that looked pretty much like Grudens.
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It looked nothing like Gruden’s. Nothing. They were using play fake all night. Brady would take the snap in shot gun, fake to the RB, then fire that thing downfield. Your guys’ obsession to credit the Raiders for every single win that takes place in the NFL has plummeted your credibility.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Does anyone else find it kind of sad that AIG spends a large portion of his day raging against the inevitability that Jason Campbell is going to start against Pittsburgh?
There are only so many things you can control, dude. Relax. May I suggest meditation?
November 16th, 2010 at 11:41 am
The key to winning this week is just play good football
November 16th, 2010 at 11:41 am
aig-raiders,
So you pointed out why Jason is such a horrible QB, can you now point out why Bruce is such a great QB??
You see, I am not saying that Jason Campbell is great, but I am saying he’s the best option we have.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:42 am
# aig-raiders Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 11:23 am
McRaider,
I’ll be happy to debunk these myths for you.
Jason just needs better talent around him…….In 2008, The RB, FB, TE, and LT all made probowls. They finished 8-8 and produced 16.6 points. Romo had 4 offensive guys made the probowl in 2009 and he got them a winning record plus a playoff apperance and 22.6 points per game.
Jason is a good deep ball player…..His career yds per catch is around 6.7. It ranks lower than even Drew Brees. He has never ranked higher than 17th in the league for completions over 20+ yds and currently ranks 26th. In 2008, Jawalrus was even ranked 14th.
Jason doesnt turn over the ball…..2010, he ranks deadlast in pass attempts per int+fumb and ranks 21st in pass attempts per int+fumb lost. I even challenged Jerry McDonald on this and he couldnt disagree.
Jason is a good game manager….how many times have you seen him waste timeouts. As a matter of fact, I believe he called 2 timeouts back to back against SD and the ref missed it (I maybe wrong on this but that’s what I remember)
# aig-raiders Says:
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Still on this after all of this time?
Your case simply doesnt add up.
When your best pass catching talent is the running back and tight end, you are not stocked with weapons, nor will you be a high scoring offense.
Anyone that has watched the games on this streak has seen jc hit the deep pass. The last two years he has played in a dink and dunk passing offense not required or asked to throw it deep very often. They had one good left tackle the rest of the o-line stunk. Portis was a gifted player when healthy he was able to post decent rushing stats because of his own talent.
Jason doesnt throws more tds’ then ints’, for his career. Sometimes calling time out is the right play. If you are down in the play clock, or in the wrong formation, or personnel package. I think we have all watched jc to a great job of managing the game through the win streak, save maybe 1-2 quarters.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Gruden has NOTHING to do with Gannon’s passing day against Pitt. It was Trestman and Gannon who ran that thing to perfection, while Callahan nodded.
Gruden would not have called more than 30 passes and we would have lost by 15.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
Gruden has NOTHING to do with Gannon’s passing day against Pitt. It was Trestman and Gannon who ran that thing to perfection, while Callahan nodded.
Gruden would not have called more than 30 passes and we would have lost by 15.
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You are so right. Gruden would have sat on a 17-3 lead
and they would have come back to beat us 31 to 17.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Gruden has NOTHING to do with Gannon’s passing day against Pitt. It was Trestman and Gannon who ran that thing to perfection, while Callahan nodded.
Gruden would not have called more than 30 passes and we would have lost by 15.
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What a thing to say.
Who won the Super Bowl that year, ding dong?
November 16th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
You know I hat the say this, but the double standard for the Raider QB’s is really disturbing.
If Bruce loses a game you hear how the team should have played better, the line should have blocked, the WR should have caught the ball the Running backs should have found the holes.
When Jason losses a game you year, he’s lazy like Russell, he’s too dumb to run the offense, he can’t read a defense.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Go DUBS!
November 16th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Last week in the first half of that game, there were three big pass plays that our receivers should have caught, One was to JLH, one to DHB and another to Ford. They flat out dropped the ball, but everyone still blames Jason for a bad first half and gives him no credit for the win. Let Bruce make those same throws that Ford came down with and Bruce would be the hero of the game.
Gradkowski lost the game against the Cards and the Texans, Jason lost the game against the Titans and the Niners
November 16th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Can we have Gradkowski start so we can go back to losing 11 games a year and be the laughing stock of the NFL . I hate winning games in a row and beating teams we have not beaten in 7 years (CHOKERS) . GRads has more heart !
November 16th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
So Bellacheat got advice from Al on how to beat the Steelers?
That does not suprise me. Al is still a football genious.
Word on the street is Jerry Jones wants Tom Cable and Al wants draft pics to let him go. Al thinks Hue can take over and he can get a low #1 with a second, maybe a third too.
I love Tom Cable but Al might not be able to say no to draft picks this year to help with the Superbowl Run.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Gruden cant lift Cables jock and if he tried Tom would pimp slap chuckie into the old folks home
November 16th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
What a thing to say.
Who won the Super Bowl that year, ding dong?
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Essentially Tony Dungy did. The only thing Gruden brought to the effort was a insight into his former team – blind luck there.
Trestman and Gannon showed what that team could do without a gutless, conservative and unimaginative coach. Records broken, MVP won, etc… all by removing the obstacle named Jon.
Gruden proved he was all hype in the years afterward when Tampa never became more than an average offensive team.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
http://i55.tinypic.com/2nhf4no.gif
So, who still wants Haynesworth to come here?
November 16th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
OG-RAIDERRR Says:
Can we have Gradkowski start so we can go back to losing 11 games a year and be the laughing stock of the NFL . I hate winning games in a row and beating teams we have not beaten in 7 years (CHOKERS) . GRads has more heart!
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Ya you know this winning really sucks big time. I actually have people insulting me on a daily bases. Saying things like, “man, your team looked good” and “that was an impressive win” and the worst of all “GO RAIDERS”
November 16th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Late peoples!
Go A’s!
Go DUBS!
Go Cal Bears!
Go Fremont High Tigers!
Go Raiders!
November 16th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Soup is not lazy. He’s handicapped by the bowl of pudding between his ears; I don’t think anyone can question his work ethic.
I hope that the Raiders are in the market for a proven vet QB in the off season. I don’t believe that either Grads or Soup can lead us to another SB victory. For now, this QB by committee is the best answer. All kudos to Cable for making lemonade.
This is the first time I can remember since Gannon took the starting job that I expect good things to happen in the game and I’m not constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
wonderful.
5 posters still arguing about grad/jc, weeks later. saying the same stupid crap, over and over.
and MR posting as the other 5 handles, arguing/agreeing/challenging himself.
it’s like romper room in here
November 16th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
I hope that the Raiders are in the market for a proven vet QB in the off season.
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Andrew Walter?
November 16th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
#138-OG-that is a ridiculous statement.There is nothing wrong with preferring one QB over the other,but it is those type of statements from those supporting either guy that make no sense.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Lefty ,
Its called sarcasm my friend… GO Raiders
November 16th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
NOLA Raider Says:
Soup is not lazy. He’s handicapped by the bowl of pudding between his ears;
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Are you saying he’s not smart enough? If so, what makes you say that??
He’s been in 4 or 5 different systems and has managed to have very decent numbers. His 60% career completion percentage says that he can read a defense.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
I think if we had a Tim Brown like player on the this this team, Campbell would be so much better. I really hope we get a vet receiver next year. Rookies learning from 2nd year players is not the answer. Right now we just don’t have that guy that will always get open regardless of coverage.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
141. Here , here
November 16th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Bey needs to step up
November 16th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
151.McRaider5150 Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
I think if we had a Tim Brown like player on the this this team, Campbell would be so much better. I really hope we get a vet receiver next year. Rookies learning from 2nd year players is not the answer. Right now we just don’t have that guy that will always get open regardless of coverage.
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***Alert…Alert…Alert…The Thought of the Day…
McMuffin thinks Tim Brown would make Campbell better.
WOW thats smart.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
What a thing to say.
Who won the Super Bowl that year, ding dong?
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Essentially Tony Dungy did.
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Essentially Tony Dungy was in Indianapolis, Bo.
Essentially Jon Gruden was Tampa’s head coach.
Essentially, Bo, the Raiders and the Buccaneers played in the Super Bowl that year.
And……..Essentially, of course, Gruden carried the Bucs over the Raiders with ease, using a boring ball control offense that Al Davis’s prized, pressure man defense couldn’t stop if their life depended on it.
Essentially, you will spin anything to make Al look good and make people around the league who’ve bested him look bad.
November 16th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
OG-RAIDERRR Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Can we have Gradkowski start so we can go back to losing 11 games a year and be the laughing stock of the NFL . I hate winning games in a row and beating teams we have not beaten in 7 years (CHOKERS) . GRads has more heart !
better yet, have Campbell play the whole Rams game so we lose to the Rams! Good idea!
November 16th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Dirtiest Raccoon Says:
***Alert…Alert…Alert…The Thought of the Day…
McMuffin thinks Tim Brown would make Campbell better.
WOW thats smart.
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What’s your point dummy???
November 16th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Gradkowski lost the game against the Cards and the Texans
Jano missed three fg’s against the Cards
Murphy dropped a first down pass when driving in the fourth to possible set up a game winner
All questions regarding Campbell will be answered on Sunday
November 16th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
McRaider5150 Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
I think if we had a Tim Brown like player on the this this team, Campbell would be so much better.
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So we need WRs that do dive for the sideline or go down instantly? Timmy = nada YAC…
November 16th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
If Soup had Timmy to throw to, Timmy would be dead. With those high throws hanging receivers out to dry on the edges who do not catch the ball, can you imagine the licks a sure handed receiver would take going across the middle with Soup throwing the ball?
I’ll change my tune if Soup’s accuracy improves.
Just to reiterate, I want to be wrong; just waiting for Soup to prove it to me.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
A possession receiver would have us at the top tier of the league right now. Forget 5-4. We’d be battling New England for home field.
Let’s just hope DHB over Crabtree was Al’s final blunder.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
All Raider fans attending the next home game should get a shirts made that says “Cut It Loose”. I bet the team would be psyched seeing all those shirts in the stands.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
NOLA Raider Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
If Soup had Timmy to throw to, Timmy would be dead. With those high throws hanging receivers out to dry on the edges who do not catch the ball, can you imagine the licks a sure handed receiver would take going across the middle with Soup throwing the ball?
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Tim Brown did just fine with QBs as bad or worse than Campbell.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Inspirational.
We hear so much about bad s**t players do.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Former-Jaguars-lineman-paralyzed-in-shooting-is-?urn=nfl-286278
November 16th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
I know what you’re saying, but those high throws give me the chills because of the severity of the hits taken by receivers who leave their feet to catch a ball. My concern is safety of the receiver and not just productivity.
I do miss 81 though.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
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So we need WRs that do dive for the sideline or go down instantly? Timmy = nada YAC…
What a dumb a$$
How about a WR that can get open even when he’s double team. A wr that can get a first down on third and long. Nearly 14 yards per catch for his career Jackass!!
November 16th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
A possession receiver would have us at the top tier of the league right now. Forget 5-4. We’d be battling New England for home field.
Let’s just hope DHB over Crabtree was Al’s final blunder.
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I think Al saw Crabtree in Schilens. Too bad he can’t stay healthy
November 16th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
5150-don’t take this negatively but do you go to games?
November 16th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
155. BS.
The Super Bowl caliber Bucs were Dungy’s team and Gruden lucked into it.
Gruden built the Raiders ala George Allen with the help of George Allen’s son Bruce.
Get a bunch of wiley vets and let them motivate and run the team for you.
I like Chucky and he’s a smart football guy outa the Holmgren camp but the fact is Gruden’s waaay over rated.
Theres no spin thats plain demostrable FACT…
November 16th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
I have season tickets and haven’t missed a home came in over 10 years.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
167. Davis saw Crabtree as the diva type of A hole we were working hard to get rid of.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Lefty, are the Raiders seriously interested in having an exclusive fan base made up only of people who attend games? Wouldn’t they want more fans? If only fans who go to games are considered real fans by the Raiders, that means they can’t possibly have more than about 60,000 fans. Wouldn’t they want more? Why do you guys constantly ask this question? Surely you guys don’t think that actually going to NFL games gives one more credibility in football discussions than someone who doesn’t. Because that is seriously retarded.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
# Nnamdi21 Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
167. Davis saw Crabtree as the diva type of A hole we were working hard to get rid of.
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And he was wrong.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
You can blame the Cards game on Jano, but we were in the redzone three time and Grad threw horrible passes that cost TDs
You can say Let Campbell play the Rams game and lose, but you can also say let Grad play the Charger game so we can lose.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
5150-the reason I asked you is you seem to be saying our WRs aren’t getting open yet I’ve read on here where others who go to games say the WRs are getting open and the QBs aren’t seeing them.It is not really possible to tell if they are getting open or not on TV.BTW,good job.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
I knew it! You think going to games gives you more credibility in football discussion. You’re a certified dumbass.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Lefty,
That is a very good point and I somewhat agree. Our WR get open more than they get credit for. But we don’t really have that 1 guy that the QB can always count on. The guy that no matter what will come down with the ball. I like our WRs, I just think a vet can really teach them the tricks and secrets to being a realiable WR in the NFL. JMO.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
I knew it! You think going to games gives you more credibility in football discussion. You’re a certified dumbass.
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Going to the game does allow you to see things they do not show on TV.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Interesting note that in 2008, Jason Campbell was feeling good, 6-2 as the starting QB for the ‘Skins (who were coming off a playoff appearance the year before) and he had at that time 8 TD’s and 0 int’s.
His next opponent? At home against the Steelers.
He ended up losing, having zero TD’s and 2 picks, and it started his career downfall in which he went 6-18 the next year and a half, and finished the second half of that season with 5 TD’s and 6 picks.
Let’s hope Jason Campbell’s biggest career moment against the Steelers 2.0 goes a whole lot better.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
5150-Chaz was supposed to be that guy.Its a good probability we will address that this coming off season.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Lefty,
That’s what I am hoping. Chaz would be perfect if he could stay Healthy. Question is what WR do we get rid off?? I say Higgins and maybe Chaz if he can’t stay healthy. DHB ain’t going nowhere Ford can be like a D. Jackson. and L. Murphy is a big play WR.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
# McRaider5150 Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Going to the game does allow you to see things they do not show on TV.
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I know. Like legendary battles between 3rd receivers and 3rd down defensive backs, the stuff NFL Films are made of.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
179.Just Fire Baby Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Interesting note that in 2008, Jason Campbell was feeling good, 6-2 as the starting QB for the ‘Skins (who were coming off a playoff appearance the year before) and he had at that time 8 TD’s and 0 int’s.
His next opponent? At home against the Steelers.
He ended up losing, having zero TD’s and 2 picks, and it started his career downfall in which he went 6-18 the next year and a half, and finished the second half of that season with 5 TD’s and 6 picks.
Let’s hope Jason Campbell’s biggest career moment against the Steelers 2.0 goes a whole lot better.
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Amen brother.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
OMG, I am so excited about Prince William’s wedding!
November 16th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
!La Sopa es numero uno!
November 16th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Vegas,lets hope the team as a whole plays so well that we don’t need Campbell to carry us.That is when he is best-that and when he is just cutting it loose.
November 16th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
I go back to jail now ok. Nice days to you my friends!
November 16th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
I cut it loose when I eat too many burritos.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
Let’s hope Jason Campbell’s biggest career moment against the Steelers 2.0 goes a whole lot better.
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Funny you say that, here’s Gradkowski’s game stats against the Steelers in 2008. We know what he did last year, so Campbell has a chance.
2008 B. Gradkowski
Att Comp Pct Yds YPA Lg TD Int Rate
16 5 31.3 18 1.13 12 0 2 1.0
November 16th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
I know the thing I’m most excited to see live at the game is witnessing DHB’s legendary prowess at running straight down the field and doing nothing! The TV deprives me of that.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
lefty12 Says:
Vegas,lets hope the team as a whole plays so well that we don’t need Campbell to carry us.That is when he is best-that and when he is just cutting it loose.
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100% agree, We have to runn the ball well, protect the Qb and play good defense. Campbell cannot carry this team on his back, he’s not that type of QB.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
What up NATION???????
November 16th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
I am excited to see what new widget Hue Jack rolls out against picksburgh…
November 16th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Going to the game does allow you to see things they do not show on TV.
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Well if that’s the case, I went to the AZ game and the only person who cost us that game more than Seabass was DHB.
Yes I know, he drew the PI call on the last drive, but he dropped a TD, horribly dropped a sure-fire 30+ yards on the opening drive (we later punted) and before the last drive was targeted 11 times for 2 catches.
Man he was awful to watch live.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
El Dirty, What’s good homie? long time no type, hope you have been good….
November 16th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Heard it pointed out several times Sunday night by Michaels and Collinsworth: they’d never seen James Harrison drop back into coverage so much in their life.
They also showed Sebastian Vollmer, who’s 6′8″, getting powered back by Harrison. Collinsworth remarked that because Harrison is so squat & powerfully built (5′11″), the taller tackles have trouble with him.
Veldheer is 6′9″. Walker is 6′8″.
We need to keep Harrison (and Woodley) dropping back more than they are rushing.
If Campbell gets into a rhythm, we’ll be fine. He’ll never pick apart a defense like Brady, but if he does adequately, and can use the passing game to get the defense back on their heels, it’ll open up lanes for DMac.
Protect Campbell and win the game. The best protection will be making sure their pass rushing LBs are spending more time covering the pass.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Gee, I didn’t know DHB has been running free, the last 2 years……..So, he’s not just running clear-outs?
November 16th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
The Bruce start against Pitt when he was with Cleveland is not a factor of anything.
He literally joined the team two weeks before that game, Cleveland finished the season without scoring an offensive TD after Thanksgiving, and they went into Pittsburgh with nothing to play for, having quit on Romeo Crennel months earlier, all the while the Steelers were trying to close out home-field for what would be there super bowl run.
The fact that he was even able to muster up a single-point in QB rating is impressive.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Gonna need all pass catching hands on deck this Sunday. That means ZMiller, Murphy, Ford, Higgins, NMiller…even DHB.
As great as Nnamdi is, I think for this game having Miller healthy would be even more important. If I had to pick one, I’d go with him.
Hell, I hope that DHB is even good to go since it’ll give us one more option. And who knows, maybe he can take advantage of Pittsburgh’s weak secondary to have another Seattle type game.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
After we dismantle picksburgh, we will move into the top 10 in the power rankings….D should move up in the run stoppage also….
November 16th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Heard it pointed out several times Sunday night by Michaels and Collinsworth: they’d never seen James Harrison drop back into coverage so much in their life.
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Actuall watched that live, harrison was dropping back in a zone coverage scheme… Was funny to see as all he is doing is filling an area…
picks would only rush 3 and drop 8, still brady picked then apart….
November 16th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Raiders have the 24th ranked rush defense and 2nd ranked pass defense.
Nnamdi or not, I expect a heavy dose of Mendenhall to set up the play action deep strikes to Wallace. Plus establishing the run early will help the Steelers neutralize the pass rush to some extent.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
SilverNBlackPA Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Gonna need all pass catching hands on deck this Sunday. That means ZMiller, Murphy, Ford, Higgins, NMiller…even DHB.
As great as Nnamdi is, I think for this game having Miller healthy would be even more important. If I had to pick one, I’d go with him.
Hell, I hope that DHB is even good to go since it’ll give us one more option. And who knows, maybe he can take advantage of Pittsburgh’s weak secondary to have another Seattle type game.
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solid post Bro…We need all hands on deck to be ready for the 4 WR sets hue Jack is going to throw at picks…
November 16th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
RaiderReggie Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
All Raider fans attending the next home game should get a shirts made that says “Cut It Loose”. I bet the team would be psyched seeing all those shirts in the stands.
I think that would be amazing black t shirts with white or silver writing that says cut it loose just think of what the team would think then, they definitely would love it. plus it would be all over the media but more than the black hole would have to do it half the stadium or more would have too, put it out there on myspace, facebook, twitter get the fans to make cut it loose t shirts, a new raider slogan
November 16th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
picksburgh. Ha ha ha ha. Ha. Ha ha. aaaaaaaaaaah. ha ha. Yep.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
What is this obsession with the power rankings? The NFL isn’t college football. The only thing that matters is that the Raiders get enough wins to win the division.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
# A.B. Paine III Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
What is this obsession with the power rankings? The NFL isn’t college football. The only thing that matters is that the Raiders get enough wins to win the division.
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I take it the Raiders didn’t rank as high as you think they should have.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
MR, I don’t care about the power rankings. It’s just silly nonsense.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Nnamdi or not, I expect a heavy dose of Mendenhall to set up the play action deep strikes to Wallace. Plus establishing the run early will help the Steelers neutralize the pass rush to some extent.
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We need to jump on them early and often like we did against denver. We do that they become one dimensional. I want rapistburger dropping back to pass so that our guys in the front 7 can tee off on htting him. He have a much better D than the past, so I predict we will get 7 sacks, thus valuting us from 2nd in the league to first in the league…
furthermore, after we shut mend down, we will drop into the teens with respect to stopping the run…
November 16th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
This game gets way easier if Ward can’t pass his concussion tests. He’s a huge weapon underneath and on crossing patters, especially in the red zone.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
I would imagine that the Steelers would pressure Campbell, rather than drop back.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
CJ37 and Branch were roasted by Big Ben last year.
Thankfully, Santonio Holmes isn’t around because we couldn’t cover him last year.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
man i’m just so excited there is actual meaningful football for the raiders this year, usually by this time we are thinking about draft picks.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
I like our chances to win this game as it stands.
Best case scenario is that Asomugha and ZMiller both play and Ward and Kemoeatu both sit. I’d probably be confident to the point of bursting if that happens.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
A.B. Paine III Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
What is this obsession with the power rankings? The NFL isn’t college football. The only thing that matters is that the Raiders get enough wins to win the division.
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This is not an obsession Bro….
We all know the power rankings dont mean squat, its about the wins, however its good to see the mediots showing us some love after 7 horrible seasons…
November 16th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
furthermore, after we shut mend down, we will drop into the teens with respect to stopping the run…
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Whooo there partner.
Even if we gave up zero yards rushing, it would only lower our average by about 10 yards or so a game, and that wouldn’t quite get us to 20th.
I expect us to maybe get into the 20th range at the end of the year, but that number per game is hard to move after the half-way point.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
I would imagine that the Steelers would pressure Campbell, rather than drop back.
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In a 4 wide set that would leave a lot of 1 on 1’s….
That would be favorable to the Raiders….
LMURPHY, JFORD, ZMILL, NMILL, and JLH….
With 4 wides and a single back you could also run out DMAC out of that formation….
In short because of our speed, this is not a good match up for picks….
November 16th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Thec07 Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
This is not an obsession Bro….
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LOL.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
MR talking to Thec with A.B alias and MR screen name…
Classic!
November 16th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
BTW, I’ve never posted anything on this blog. My brother posted it all.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
furthermore, after we shut mend down, we will drop into the teens with respect to stopping the run…
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Whooo there partner.
Even if we gave up zero yards rushing, it would only lower our average by about 10 yards or so a game, and that wouldn’t quite get us to 20th.
I expect us to maybe get into the 20th range at the end of the year, but that number per game is hard to move after the half-way point.
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I just did the math you are correct. 11 yards per game seperste us from 19. We would need to shut down our next couple of opponents to have a chance at the teens…
November 16th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
MR talking to Thec with A.B alias and MR screen name…
Classic!
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Br0wn, what up Holmes??? I did not know AB, was the same as MR…. …..hahahahha it is good for a laugh though…..
November 16th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
real maddenraider? i assume you are an invalid.
why else would one spend their life on a blog?
morning, noon, afternoon, evening, late night, you are here.
every day.
if you aren’t an invalid, you just might be the saddest little gollum on the planet.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Thec07,
I think the goal would be to lower our ranking one spot per week, and we would end up 18th.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
We need our raiderettes their in pittsburg. Hopefully they will distract Rapistberger and he will be thinking of a “bathroom break” instead of football… haha
November 16th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
SilverNBlackPA, Say brethren whats the word in PA regading us against them???
November 16th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
oh yeah, forgot all the aliases MR uses.
was funny seeing MR have a whimper fest with himself for hours.
asking himself questions.
answering them
cussing himself out.
then making up, saying he’s not so bad after all.
lol. funny stuff
November 16th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
OG-they are too old,he only likes youngens.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
# OG-RAIDERRR Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
We need our raiderettes their in pittsburg. Hopefully they will distract Rapistberger and he will be thinking of a “bathroom break” instead of football… haha
========your post says 12.
your handle screams 12
November 16th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Thec07,
I think the goal would be to lower our ranking one spot per week, and we would end up 18th.
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the way we have been playing I beleive it is do able…
November 16th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
# OG-RAIDERRR Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
We need our raiderettes their in pittsburg. Hopefully they will distract Rapistberger and he will be thinking of a “bathroom break” instead of football… haha
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Satirize rape. All class in here, as usual.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
SammyTheBull Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
oh yeah, forgot all the aliases MR uses.
was funny seeing MR have a whimper fest with himself for hours.
asking himself questions.
answering them
cussing himself out.
then making up, saying he’s not so bad after all.
lol. funny stuff
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What sic mofo does this stuff???
November 16th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
who is this mr guy?
November 16th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
On your rankings you guys are assuming that other teams won’t get worse. With seven games left, the raiders can creep to about 18.
We played against Gore, Foster, C. Johnson, and the Chiefs.
The teams in the top ten we have to face over the next 7 games is KC and Jacksonville and I think KC is overrated.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
The 5 smartest commenters in here:
1. MaddenRaider
2. MaddenRaider
3. MaddenRaider
4. MaddenRaider
5. MaddenRaider
Cause I spit hot fire.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Hey Thec, yes MR is good for a laugh not much else.
DHB’s hammy is a little tight maybe they can bench him so we can play 11 on 11. Insert Jacoby Ford Mustang…
November 16th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
If you guys havent heard about Giunta today, then you owe it to yourself to read this. Some crazy schytt….
http://www.stripes.com/war-excerpt-about-staff-sgt-salvatore-giunta-s-actions-1.117774
November 16th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Aig GTFO of here with your left wing libtard nazi propaganda.
thanks in advance
November 16th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Who is this DHB guy ???
November 16th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Wealthy Americans put the Nazis into power in Germany. Look it up. Oh, that’s right, you’ve never peeled your eyes away from FoxNews to learn anything about national or world politics.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Cause I spit hot fire.
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More like piss it after a reckless night on Castro, Harvey.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
mistabrown = nazi lovin butt muncher (hence the name mistabrown)
November 16th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
BrownStains, why don’t you be quiet in your Roach-Coach and turn on Rush Limbaugh, ok?
November 16th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
The only difference between the Castro and the black hole at the Oakland coliseum is that in the Castro they’re out of the closet.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Brown,
go ahead and insult Stars and Stripes and Staff Sgt. Giunta. I mean Stars and Stripes is only the official newspaper for the Armed service and Giunta is only receiving his Medal of Honor today while still alive. Just kinda shows how ignorant you are and shows how silly all the bickering going back and forth on this blog…me included.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Cause I spit hot fire
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Classic reference
November 16th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
You know I have been signing off on some of business e-mails with the “Thanks in advance” line. Don’t know where I got it from, and now I see MB uses it.
Did I steal material from MistaBrown and apply it to my work habits?
Yikes!!!!
November 16th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Pls dont talk politics on this site … This is a OAKLAND RAIDERS blog !
November 16th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Mista Brown got his screen name from looking himself in the mirror, they just wouldn’t let him use Dirty Sanchez, so he switched to Brown.
November 16th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
OG Raider, you’re a mark.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
KKKell are you trolling again?
November 16th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
MR,
Go have some coversations with yourself . Your good at it! D1k !
November 16th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
KKKell are you trolling again?
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You’re such a Parrot. lmao
November 16th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
KKKell I see you want my attention. I can wait until football season is over to rub pres purp lips in your fat face, k?
November 16th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
I wonder what old Dylan is doing these days.
I doubt he is still spitting hot fire.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Hey Thec, yes MR is good for a laugh not much else.
DHB’s hammy is a little tight maybe they can bench him so we can play 11 on 11. Insert Jacoby Ford Mustang…
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Yeah it would b good if the org puts the best players in… DHB has shown some promise however, your point about us 10 vs 11 does have merit in key situations…
November 16th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Haha. BrownStains…….you know, you have more in common with the NAACP than you do the Republican Party.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Can’t we all just get along ? lol
November 16th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Big Ben can only ‘come from behind’ in the men’s room…
November 16th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
KKKell how many houses have you sold since purp lips took a wrecking ball to the economy ?
November 16th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Nope.
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# OG-RAIDERRR Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Can’t we all just get along ? lol
November 16th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Brown,
Being a hardcore righty, one would think you know who Sgt. Giunta is? I mean he’s the only living member of the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Sure MB…
houses were flying off the market in 2008 b4 he took office…nice revisionist history, very typical…
November 16th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
I know ,it’s more fun to disagree…
November 16th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
VanHeather, going back to the previous admin after your guy has fallen flat on his face.
Very typical…
November 16th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
BrownStains
Why would a Trailer Park denizen like yourself feel your interests are the same as Big-Oil, for instance?
November 16th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
So you’re saying that the economy was Raging in 2008?
that the housing market was not in decline?
don’t bother responding, you’re rhetoric is a joke!
November 16th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
BrownStains
Do you realize Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck are making a killing of you “Low-Information voters”, selling the interests of Big Business vs. YOU
November 16th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
KKKell, do you have football related posts or is all you can do is hump my leg for attention?
No fun posting our record the last 7 years 24/7 anymore huh ? Ran out of material ?
November 16th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Given the recent media coverage about “low-information” voters — those Americans who rely on talk radio and less-than-factual hearsay from friends and family members to shape their political decisions — The Simon wanted to give one so-called “L.I.V.”
November 16th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
VanHeather, if you like the idea of a socialist economy that has made every problem we had in 2008 worse then just shut up and watch it go down the drain.
When you had enough of govt bankrupting us and shipping jobs oversea’s come talk to me you dumb as a stump libtard.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
those Americans who rely on talk radio and less-than-factual hearsay from friends and family members to shape their political decisions
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I would say that is about 85-90% of people who go down and pull the lever, for either side.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
KKKell, do you have any football related post?
Low income uninformed voters are Dems.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
KKKell, do you have football related posts or is all you can do is hump my leg for attention?
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Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
MR talking to Thec with A.B alias and MR screen name…
Classic!
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Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Aig GTFO of here with your left wing libtard nazi propaganda.
thanks in advance
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You’re such an hilarious stereotype.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
When facts aren’t in your favor,
it’s best to make vague assumptions
and resort to name calling…
Bravo MB…you make me laugh
November 16th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
who cares ! Raiders are in first place ! I say mission accomplished! HAHA
November 16th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Nice grammar KKKell. Maybe you can be pres someday! Just a lil community organizing and some Saul Alinsky seminars and you are ready for action!
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# KoolKell Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
You’re such an hilarious stereotype.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
When facts are not in your favor watch 65 Dems get thrown out of congress….
When facts aren’t in your favor blame the previous admin…
Sound familiar VanHeather?
November 16th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
# OG-RAIDERRR Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
MR,
Go have some coversations with yourself . Your good at it! D1k !
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Shut up mark. Youre an OG of a gang of squares.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Raiders are in first-place thanks to that crazy right-winger Jared Veldheer.
Hillsdale college the “citidel for American conservatism” as it is called and it’s National newspaper the Imprimis, as touted by Rush and Hannity themselves.
Want to fire up Jered, tell him the DE supports cap and trade.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
KKKell, do you have any football related post?
Low income uninformed voters are Dems.
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Remember that poll where most Republican voters think Saddam Hussein was behind 9/11?
November 16th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Just Fire Baby, Veldheer could go to crawford and clear brush and the Raiders wouldn’t miss him. We’re winning because of Jacoby Ford. I’m not aware of his political affiliations, but I’d bet anything he’s NOT a right winger.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
So MB you’re saying that the economy was flourishing in 2008??? that’s all, a simple question…
There wasn’t any govt. bailout’s to the big bank’s then, was there???
Don’t bother answering…instead launch an uninformed remark as to my political stance, maybe an insult while you’re at it…
November 16th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
MR, remember when you said the game was over @ half time when we played KC @ home and only down 10-0 ?
November 16th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Jacoby Ford has made an impact in one game, granted a huge impact in a huge game. Other than that, he did let a chain-moving first down bounce off his chest into the defenders hands at the end of the 49ers game.
Jared has came in and stabilized the offensive line.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
VanHeather, let me answer this for you so you can take off your panties and wash the sand out of your vag.
The economy was better in 2008 than it is in 2010 by a long shot. Everything pres purp lips has done has turned things the wrong direction.
Indisputable facts.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Just Fire, have fun splitting hairs with your stupid pro football reference.com in another tab while I leave this question in the balance for you.
Do we or do we not beat the Chiefs without Ford?
November 16th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
MR, remember when you said the game was over @ half time when we played KC @ home and only down 10-0 ?
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That was my brother.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
The economy was not better in 2008 than it is today.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
If we didn’t have a government, would anyone talk about politics?
November 16th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
twocents, we were just talking about dumb, uninformed conservatives like you. Glad we could get your take.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
[...] would take the same approach I had with Bruce (Gradkowski),” Cable said, per the Oakland Tribune. “Let’s do it if it’s right, and if it’s not right there’s no real reason to do [...]
November 16th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
MR loves betting everything he owns on things he knows absolutely nothing about but when you consider he has nothing to wager its a wash.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Cantball? He redeemed himself in this game with a 47. Other than that, he sucks. He does not have field vision. On many plays there were wide open WR’s, yet, he throws a pick instead on one, a close to a pick on another.
I have to say also, as others who watched noted, he is one slow slow slow wind-up, then to top it off, his passes are way off. How can you be that inaccurate after that much of a process to throw? He needs to make quick reads, instead of dumping off passes for 2 yards, under no pressure, like a sissy.
A GOOD QB would have put this game away, seeing, and hitting the wide open receivers during the game. Like the commentators said, and it was so blatantly obvious, if Campbell wants to play in the NFL he needs to make those passes. Wide open misses way too often, and WR’s not even seen for the most part.
MORE FUEL FOR THE DEBATE
November 16th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
You got it MB, everything was great in 2008…
the country was going in a great direction and the new guy screwed it all up…got it.
You’re ‘Logic’ is so sound it awe inspiring!
You must have made a great debate Club President in Jr. High School…
November 16th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
How dare you call me a Conservative! I’m a Rothbardian-Anarchist.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
MistaBrown, I know Jacoby Ford’s not a right winger like I know every political thought in your rodent sized brain was picked up from FoxNews or right wing AM radio. Ford’s just too cool to be a right winger.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
I didnt say everything was great I said your guy made everything worse and he spent over a trillion dollars doing it.
Your a picture perfect Democrat. Uninformed, illiterate, finger pointing buffoon that ignores facts right in front of your eyes.
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VanHeathen Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
You got it MB, everything was great in 2008…
November 16th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Niether are great, but I would take Grads 9 times out of ten. We can not start slow against better teams. J.C. just does not have the fire.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
VanHeathen, the economy really wasn’t better in 2008 than it is today. Don’t let MB pull that one on you. They skew the numbers on Wall Street to make it look that way. When you really factor in wages earned, the economy started taking badly right when Bush became president. Economy was better for rich people in ‘08, and only a little. They’ve tightened the belt since their party lost. That’s all. Economy’s been bad for everyone else since Bush stole the election.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
JFB said Veldeer is a right winger not Ford. Talk to JFB about it. But first get your facts straight…lol
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The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
MistaBrown, I know Jacoby Ford’s not a right winger
November 16th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
And if you believe any of this the game was over at halftime @ home against KC down by 10.
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# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
VanHeathen, the economy really wasn’t better in 2008 than it is today. Don’t let MB pull that one on you. They skew the numbers on Wall Street to make it look that way. When you really factor in wages earned, the economy started taking badly right when Bush became president. Economy was better for rich people in ‘08, and only a little. They’ve tightened the belt since their party lost. That’s all. Economy’s been bad for everyone else since Bush stole the election.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Your right, he is a wide receiver. duhhh
November 16th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
JFB said that the Raiders are in first place because of a “right winger”. I said, “Who, Ford?” Because Ford is the reason we’re in first place. I’m not aware of Ford’s politics, but I doubt he’s a right winger. It’s too bad they don’t teach attention span on FoxNews, MB. Or give you guys free ritalin.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
MB, wages started dropping to the poverty level the minute Bush took office.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Ok i’ll repeat it again for you..
TALK TO JFB ABOUT IT!
FK’n reeeeeeeetard
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The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
JFB said that the Raiders are in first place because of a “right winger”
November 16th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Repeal the minimum wage and the child labor laws!
November 16th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
The league can thank Gruden and Gannon for teaching them how to beat Lebeau’s D! okay? aaaaaaaaaalright!
November 16th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Bush = Nazi b@stard
November 16th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Finish what Lincoln started in the Civil War.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Yeah, the way he defended us after 911 was so very nazi like. What a terrible man…
lol
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# OG-RAIDERRR Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Bush = Nazi b@stard
November 16th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
I think OG was referring to the way Bush purposely allowed us to get attacked on 9/11, MB.
November 16th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
politics suck talk about the raiiiddduuhhhss…
November 16th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
MB,
He was the one who hired those guys ! That was very brave the way he defended us from himself…
November 16th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
We have a right to secession, read the Declaration of Independence.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
# olinesux Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
politics suck talk about the raiiiddduuhhhss…
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You suck. Every night, to buy your crack.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
316.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
You suck. Every night, to buy your crack.
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LOL! go, go, go!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
twocents, you would never secede. First thing you would realize is that your medicare comes from the gubment, and you’d come running back.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
The mind of a libtard:
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# OG-RAIDERRR Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
MB,
He was the one who hired those guys ! That was very brave the way he defended us from himself…
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# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
I think OG was referring to the way Bush purposely allowed us to get attacked on 9/11, MB.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
I will pay any price to be free of government and statist like you.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
cantbell better not look like lost against the squeleeers…
November 16th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
MR ,
You think MB(Republican Duche bag) believes everything he see’s on FUX NEWS?
November 16th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
The mind of the most evil president in American history staging a catastrophic event to expedite his foreign agenda.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Twocents Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
We have a right to secession, read the Declaration of Independence.
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You also have a right to be crushed by federal troops. Long live the Union. Actually, I wouldn’t mind seeing some of the southern states secede. It would be a good way to thin the herd.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
# Twocents Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
I will pay any price to be free of government and statist like you.
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you’d come running back as soon as you realized your medicare comes from the government.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Wow. This Pittsburgh game has really stirred up the spirits in here! nice!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Lincoln should have just finished the job. He let too many of them live. MB’s proof of it.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
War is the health of the state.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
You also have a right to be crushed by federal troops.
Well, as long as I don’t loose my rights!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
the Facts as per MB…
2008 was a banner year for the US economy and the Housing Market in particular…
Country was heading in a great direction, Big Banks were did not recieve a ‘blank Check’ from admin…
The Country was ‘defended’ from terrorists by Pres Bush, only, after the 9/11 attacks…
OK, got it…
Just making sure i got the NEW history corect…
November 16th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Isn’t war healthy for profiteering?…How the hell do politicians get so friggin rich? are government salaries that good?
November 16th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Lincoln trashed the Constitution. The States created the Federal Government not the other way around.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Priest, I respec you opinions,
5.priesttj Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 12:23 am
TCable has learned what the words head coach means in the NFL. Now he is a legitimate head coach. Once you’ve been a part or took a team from the bottom to lead a division and become a viable contender you know how to coach. Until then it’s theory and a plan.
Because their are so many other thing that come into play it’s ridiculous. Now he can do it again better and faster if need be. This team is still ascending and learning and growing. And they will be until they can win a championship or at least be good enough to do so. Meaning the only thing left is the bounce of the ball. Winning a SB is a team achievement players cannot do it singularly like the pundits pretend they can, most of the best players that have ever played this game never won a title.
Over the next 3 games you will know everything there is to know about this years team. If they can or not you’ll know. Pitts in Pitts, Miami and SD in SD it doesn’t get any tougher than that. If we win at least 2 of those games I think we can win everything if given the opportunity. As long as we don’t run up against Vick anytime soon. He’ll shell shock you, he’s just tooo damn good to the point of (how can he do that?) greatness.
IMO the SD Chargers are a damn good football team I mean a damn good team I’m more concerned about them than anyone they’re really good. I think we’re better than the Steelers.
But I think our coming out, will be against the Jolts. If we do that, this team has turned the corner, believes in itself, and is reinventing the mystique. Blame Al, Commitment To Excellance, but the kids are finally getting it! Commitment To Raiders! All day long!!!! GO RAIDERS!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Here you go Twocents:
http://sites.google.com/site/northstarrepublicml/home
Move to Minnesota and join the North Star Republic.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Bush did a great job of defending this country on September 11th, 2001. Just superb.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
MB, I never felt safer as an American when I saw Bush sitting there with those 5th graders, pissing his pants, when the country was being attacked.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Hey, please don’t hold your political views back. we are all ears! oooooo yeaaaah!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
This unemployement rate is really hitting those politicians! look at those unemployed senators! dammm
November 16th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Republicans just did a good job of lying, again. That’s all.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Ok Macho Man. I want to see pot legalized and taxed in order to pay for universal health care.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
We can, and should, tax the rich to pay for universal health care.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Ok Macho Man. I want to see pot legalized and taxed in order to pay for universal health care.
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Why not steroids? cmon, Im itching to pay those darned taxes! oooooooo yeah!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
And Rangle in NY after 20 years is toast….They think the rules they are writing are for us, not them. Take away their retirement clause, and see who runs! Sicking to where they slink, and then theres Policy! lol
November 16th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
A.B. Paine III,
I am talking about liberty, not some totalitarian socialist state.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
TWO, im in!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
LOL Macho MAn oooohhh yeaaaaah…
November 16th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Rangle was set up.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
I’m thinking about starting a commune in New Mexico, if anyone wants to join. I will be Supreme Leader.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
# Twocents Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
A.B. Paine III,
I am talking about liberty, not some totalitarian socialist state.
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You don’t even know what liberty is. Your rand paul freaks are like little kids who threaten to run away from home. You never make it further than the corner.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Why is Glenn Beck and Bill oReilly on this Raiders blog ? I did not know they were Raiders fans… oooohhh yeaaa
November 16th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
My apologies to those who want to talk football.
Freedom is worth taking on the statist, the enslavers.
I will shut up now.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
# OG-RAIDERRR Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Why is Glenn Beck and Bill oReilly on this Raiders blog ? I did not know they were Raiders fans… oooohhh yeaaa
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It’s more like Joe the Plummer and Elmer Fudd.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
There it is. The Rand Paul freak just compared taxation to slavery.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Twocents, if you don’t like totalitarian socialists, then why are you a Raiders’ fan?
November 16th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
I’m thinking about starting a commune in New Mexico, if anyone wants to join. I will be Supreme Leader.
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Ok. I’m in as long as there’s a royal rumble every wednesday night! oooooooooooo yeaaaaaaaaaaah! this commune is ganna kick sum!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
# Twocents Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
I will shut up now.
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If you’d done that an hour ago, we wouldn’t know you were a retard.
Taxing the rich the same as kidnapping people and putting them in shackles, huh? Wow. You epitomize the retarded paranoia coming from the right today.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Macho Man, it will be like Thunder Dome!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
If ANYONE who rants in here about the president of the greatest nation on earth, and wants to qualifiy their ignorance to this blog, please read, The Constitution of the United States of America. You are NOT ENTITLED to free rent, free food, free housing, free daycare, free anything, get off your free fat azz and CONTRIBUTE to this COUNTRY. If not, go somewhere else, it’s got to be better! An American Patriot!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Macho Man, it will be like Thunder Dome!
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Hold on. are you just another politician telling me what I want to hear? what are your views on wrestlemania? are you pro smackdown?
November 16th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
I got news for some of you.
Fedgov.con is not your friend. It does not matter if they have a D or R next to the name.
Get ready for civil strife, war and famine
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Smack Down to the EXTREME!!!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
I am pro RAW and Smack down Macho . Summer Slams for everone!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
860 is probably on welfare right now. But see, it’s different for him. You see, he’s just between jobs. You see, his family business had to close down because they were being taxed too much. You see, so, he’s paid into the system. So, he’s just taking back what he put in, you see. It’s not like those blacks and Mexicans who just leach off the system. No. It’s different. He and generations of his offspring are only going to go on welfare because they’re just in between jobs…
November 16th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
LOL! to the EXTREME sounds good! yeaaaah!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
If ANYONE who rants in here about the president of the greatest nation on earth, and wants to qualifiy their ignorance to this blog, please read, The Constitution of the United States of America. You are NOT ENTITLED to free rent, free food, free housing, free daycare, free anything, get off your free fat azz and CONTRIBUTE to this COUNTRY. If not, go somewhere else, it’s got to be better! An American Patriot!
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We are entitled to a “pursuit of happiness”. Without affordable healthcare, pursuit of happiness is not possible.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Plunketthead Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
I got news for some of you.
Fedgov.con is not your friend. It does not matter if they have a D or R next to the name.
Get ready for civil strife, war and famine
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More like, get ready for more tea baggers to embarrass themselves on live television.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Their Taken our JOBS ! Their taken our JOBS ! lol
November 16th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
BRUCE GRADKOWSKI 4 PREZIDENT LOL
November 16th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
MR, you convoulting little parasitic little voulture, I out earn you by 6 digits, you live in your mothers laundry room, and haunt this blog 24/7. You do not have a life, I have some alge for you, you also need some sunshine once in a while, Vitamin D, it’s good for you! Attack me! Shame on you! PEST!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
BRUCE GRADKOWSKI 4 PREZIDENT LOL
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I second that nomination ! Cable for treasurer!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
More Americans Concerned Illegal Immigrants Will Take Their Spot On Couch
http://www.theonion.com/articles/more-americans-concerned-illegal-immigrants-will-t,17705/
November 16th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
I guarantee you just about every person who came in here today talking about freedom from government, taxes, etc., is getting something from the government right now. Every one of them. That’s the story with these guys.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
BRUCE GRADKOWSKI FOR SUPREME FUHRER.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
So. this politcal debate has gone the way of Geraldo….awesome! yeeeeah! need some chairs in here!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
# YoungAmerican Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
BRUCE GRADKOWSKI FOR SUPREME FUHRER.
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I believe that seat’s filled.
http://www.blogcdn.com/nfl.fanhouse.com/media/2009/01/al-davis-mort-010509-oak.jpg
November 16th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
BRUCE GRADKOWSKI FOR SUPREME FUHRER.
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LOL
November 16th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
AB, I’ve WORKED 24 years for affordable Health care, gave concessions every year, it’s a BJ frome the inshurers, looking to max out thier payments to investors over coverage to patients. Every Insurance Giant in this Country does this, The Politions, lets them. I wrote it this way to get it in.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
860, were those 24 years year worked before the New Deal? Because if they weren’t, your 24 years of work were only made possible by government intervention. Dumb ass.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Good evenin NATION…..and MR
November 16th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Good evening people naturally conceived….and Raccoon.
November 16th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
AB, I’ve WORKED 24 years for affordable Health care, gave concessions every year, it’s a BJ frome the inshurers, looking to max out thier payments to investors over coverage to patients. Every Insurance Giant in this Country does this, The Politions, lets them. I wrote it this way to get it in.
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I paid for my education with student loans, and I’m not going to pay them back. Thanks for the free tuition 860!
November 16th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
860, thanks for the bottle of Patron and Philly Blunts.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
MR, their illeigal, deport or shoot them, US Constitution! They aren’t CITIZENS, and I’m really trying to think if you are?
November 16th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Even if the Raiders lose the next two games, the way this division is shaking up, we will still be right in the the thick of it.
Games against SD and KC will be for the division. If we win both of those games, we will only need to win maybe one or two more games.
If the Raiders win the division, Cable will be at worst runner-up in the COY award. I look forward to him giving COY speeches with his shirt un-tucked.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
380.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Good evening people naturally conceived….and Raccoon.
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What it be MR.? u kno I luv u too.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
860, if we deported Mexican immigrants this country would shut down. Every time you leave a political comment you reveal how dumb you are. Bow out of this and talk football, for your own good.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Raccoon, I love you, too. And not like George Michael and the other guy from Wham. I mean like Snake and Freddy B.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Dirtiest Raccoon Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
380.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Good evening people naturally conceived….and Raccoon.
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It’s true, I was hatched from a Silver and Black egg ..
er was it a test tube..?
November 16th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
How ya doing Vegas, We are going to get some good wins, I want to see us against the Jolts, will give us a good situation of where this team is and is going. If they quit, it sux, show Raider Swagger and win, we are back. It’s up to the kids!
November 16th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
387.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Raccoon, I love you, too. And not like George Michael and the other guy from Wham. I mean like Snake and Freddy B.
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True tru
November 16th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Okay, I lied. I have to respond to MR.
I do not receive any benefits from the Social Security ponzi scheme and neither will you.
I don’t get any benefits from Medicare, if you are counting on the government to take care of you in your old age, good luck.
If you think that there is a free ride in this life by expropiating the production of other people you will be disappointed.
This socialist crap that you espouse has been shown to be unsustainable.
You must admit that you have been educated by the state.
There is something called continuing education, take advantage of it.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
860, just got to be excited for meaningful football after Thanksgiving.
The team is winning while getting bad QB play. Campbellkowski combined are 26th in QB rating, and 30th in completion percentage.
As long as the QB does not get in the way, and Sebastian makes kicks and we don’t fumble, I think we have this division.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Once upon a time Merry Ol’ England had on the books sentences of transport. The poor, if caught pilfering a bolt of cloth or a measure of vegetables could easily find themselves thrown upon a ship bound for far off continents for years (7-14 was common) of forced labor, indentured servitude, chain gangs, and slavery for the ruling class. Firstly in the Colonies (Gringoland) and then Australia (post American revolution). (Wanna read an informative tome, try The Fatal Shore about Australia ‘tween 1787 and 1860.)
Anyway, some of you would advocate still for “transport”, some of you deserve “transport” for your beleaguering the rest of us with political nonsense (there are no rights or good in American politics, only different coloured glasses allowing the corporate masters to continue business as usual) and some of you are closet Whiner/Donkey fans needing transported to whatever lower realms you should inhabit.
Raider on.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
ha ha twocents is saying i’m educated by “the state” when he’s educated from tea party speeches. what’s worse?
November 16th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Someone had that contract of dumping off and transporting the transportee’s back in the day.
Probably the beginning of a super-wealthy family.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
# Twocents Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
This socialist crap that you espouse has been shown to be unsustainable.
You must admit that you have been educated by the state.
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I don’t know, you ever driven on a road? That’s socialism. And in fact those roads provide lots of economic advantages for everyone. And they have been proven to be sustainable, until someone dupes some of the populace into thinking it’s socialism.
There is something called continuing education, take advantage of it.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
You didn’t even hear this talk of independence from government, the state, etc until it was obvious President O was going to win. Up till that point, it was all about defending America, and pumping all of the money into big gubment necessary to getting the job done. Soon as it was obvious O was going to win, all of a sudden these patriots starting talking secession.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
JustFB,
true. and the captains of the transport vessels were paid the same no matter the percentage of survivors upon debarkation.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
And the Archbishops were there to bless the crew and it’s cargo.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
So MR’s point is that only racist resist totalitarianism.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Two cents, sorry that part about continuing ed was left over from your post. Sorry I didn’t see that or mean it the way it came off.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Roads existed in this country before there was a Federal government, look it up.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
# Twocents Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
So MR’s point is that only racist resist totalitarianism.
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If you are joining the conservatives then you are siding with a corporate oligarchy whose policies were overthrown over a hundred years ago. I’ll take the totalitarians right now.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Ding ding ding ding.
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner.
The first person to bring up race in this discussion:
twocents!
Congratulations!
November 16th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Vegs, confirmed! We are looin good, i’m holdi the faith.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
# Twocents Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Roads existed in this country before there was a Federal government, look it up.
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They also exist in Somalia. I would think 99.99% of Americans would like American roads. Not Somali roads.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
No harm, no foul.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
What a shock that the guy talking about seceding from the government brings up race.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Why did my words get shorted?
November 16th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Hip Hip!!! … Is it Sunday yet?
November 16th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
KK,
again true. But it was also the observation of clerics presented to Parlaiment which eventually ended the system. The first reports were dismissed (head in the sand unbelief stuff). Subsequent reports of rampant buggery among the transportees (even worse than what goes on this site in the evenings) got to even the staunchest Tory/Republicans and led to the dismissal of “transport”.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
# Seymour Bush Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
# Twocents Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
So MR’s point is that only racist resist totalitarianism.
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If you are joining the conservatives then you are siding with a corporate oligarchy whose policies were overthrown over a hundred years ago. I’ll take the totalitarians right now.
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Unless you like corporate totalitarians and hate such improvements as: the weekend, paid vacations, occupational safety, health benefits, not having small children working down mine shafts……
November 16th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Actually, I feel quite alone, I’m not joining anyone.
I want to be free, I believe that freedom is our only path to evolution.
I will go it alone if I have to.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Hwnrdr,
it’s a tough crowd in the PM. Your enthusiasm for the Raiders is most welcome, as always. Aloha ahiahi.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Hey hey… How’s it going? We in 1st place yet?
November 16th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Twocents Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Actually, I feel quite alone, I’m not joining anyone.
I want to be free, I believe that freedom is our only path to evolution.
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Republicans don’t believe in evolution, though.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Hey Hwnrdr and M lone, long time, my shift changed, no longer on the Earlies, but good to see ya’s, hope all is good, in health and families!
November 16th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
R=A=I=D=E=R=S!!!
November 16th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Twocents Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
I believe that freedom is our only path to evolution.
………………
Everything comes from groups of people working together. Everything. It’s just that right now we’re all working for a few rich people. We could be working for the betterment of mankind, but we’re not. We’re only working for the profit of a few, and so are you.
And you know groups of people, civilizations, rather, are necessary to advance our existence. You just don’t want to work with people who don’t share your ethnic background.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
M, always enthusiastic, but this year…mayne!
860…Ohana is doing good! In fact they will be here next week and will be there tailgating with me on the 28th for the Miami game!
November 16th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
# Twocents Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Actually, I feel quite alone, I’m not joining anyone.
I want to be free, I believe that freedom is our only path to evolution.
I will go it alone if I have to.
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I think that is a philosophy that more and more people are believing. I might be wrong but I think it’s isolating and counter productive. Me, I believe either all of us make it, or none of us make it.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
So KoolKell, all you see in this world is Republicans and Democrats?
November 16th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
860,
I rarely inhabit the “late shift” on this site. Good to see your moniker.
The O-line has to man-up on Sunday and then all is good (except I have concerns about the effing Zebras). The “D” will be more than Pi##burgh wants to handle.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Twocents Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
So KoolKell, all you see in this world is Republicans and Democrats?
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No, not this world. Only this country.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
I agree M…but this year (so far) the team has shown that they can win despite mistakes and the zebras! Hopefully they will keep it up with that winning attitude! Kudos to coach Cable for turning that culture around!
November 16th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
419… So it’s not just me. Capitalism is based on greed.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Seymour Bush,
That’s the old “greater good” argument. But who decides what is the greater good?
November 16th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Republicans don’t believe in evolution, particularly descending from Apes.
That would mean a kinship with other people.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
#2 Rushing Offense
#2 Defense against the Pass
rollin’ rollin’ rollin’
keep them dogies rollin’
through all kinds of weather
hell-bent for leather
November 16th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Vegas
Already said he doesn’t believe in equal justice for all. No surprise he wants unequal justice Gradkowski.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Oh oh…just made me want to crank up some Judas Priest! Breaking the Law, Breaking the Law!!! LOL
I hope the team isn’t satisfied with just getting to first through the first 10 weeks…like the old saying goes…anyone can get an “A”, it’s keeping that “A” that is hard!
November 16th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
twocents, that’s a good question. But civilizations have created so many great things without taking orders from industrialists. There is no way to answer it. We just have to stop working for the benefit of a few and start working for the benefit of humanity. I would suppose the alpha males would decide what’s best perhaps even alpha females, queen bees, so to speak. Right now, alpha males and females are only focused on success in the corporate world, leaving the rest of the world in neglect. That’s where politicians have taken over.
November 16th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
# Twocents Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Seymour Bush,
That’s the old “greater good” argument. But who decides what is the greater good?
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Isn’t that where the invisible hand of Adam Smith comes in? But you have to have a government that can control capitalistic greed and educate and defend it’s population. That’s where this society is failing.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Education is used as a tool to make money as well. It’s freakin expensive.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
KK, Republicans believe in the Constitution of the United States. To Uphold it, defend it, against any threats against it. You are a fence sitter, did you ever serve? Their is NO RIGHTS for ELIGAL IMMEGRANTS to be paid SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICAL, HOUSING, PERTERNAL BENIFITS, on my dime! We have cleaned out you plozzi idiots, you are going on to meal kitchens in you’re local towns. The Public has again taken over, People that pay taxes, work for a living, a new concept!
November 16th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Between Angels and Insects… Papa Roach
November 16th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Po rangzen!
November 16th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
KK, Republicans believe in the Constitution of the United States. To Uphold it, defend it, against any threats against it. You are a fence sitter, did you ever serve? Their is NO RIGHTS for ELIGAL IMMEGRANTS to be paid SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICAL, HOUSING, PERTERNAL BENIFITS, on my dime! We have cleaned out you plozzi idiots, you are going on to meal kitchens in you’re local towns. The Public has again taken over, People that pay taxes, work for a living, a new concept!
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Separation of Church and State, really? Where do you see that in the constitution?
Christine O Donnell 2010′
November 16th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
“Separation of Church and State, really? Where do you see that in the constitution?”
Christine O Donnell 2010′
Republican Senatorial Candidate.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Anyhoo…
Nnamdi healthy, defense full of confidence (Raider D is far superior to the NE Pewk D), Pitt has to be concerned.
Raider O? All on Campbell? Hope not. Don’t want to see the “fear factor” ride high in his game (unable to pull the trigger, over-reading leading to sacks, throwing high and outside or low and in the dirt to his WRs.)
O-line has got to man-up. PERIOD!
November 16th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Seymour,
If we are not capable of cooperating among ourselves, then no amount of government will solve that problem and we are doomed.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Um GO RAIDERS?!???!
November 16th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxdPnBr48Hk
November 16th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
You guys do realize that your political crap is without end.
The two Semitic tribes, Abraham’s progeny, half-brothers, have been at it for 5,000 years.
Shrug.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
What Constitution 860ToddChristensen?
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://0.tqn.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/c/k/3/rich-iott-nazi-outfit.jpg&imgrefurl=http://politicalhumor.about.com/od/election2010/ss/Craziest-Moments-Of-Election-2010_2.htm&usg=__3ImvXLDUi35lItE-eODjIB_AThs=&h=240&w=320&sz=15&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=aMPcbVBpj9lqHM:&tbnh=140&tbnw=187&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dnazi%2Bdress%2Bup%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1066%26bih%3D757%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=133&vpy=478&dur=6419&hovh=192&hovw=256&tx=145&ty=50&ei=szrjTJ2LPIegsQPZn_z2Cg&oei=szrjTJ2LPIegsQPZn_z2Cg&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0
November 16th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Great song Drixxel!
November 16th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Freedom:
The ability of Corporate Food Processors to put anything in your food, without oversight.
-TeaBag Constitutional Scholars
November 16th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
# Twocents Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Seymour,
If we are not capable of cooperating among ourselves, then no amount of government will solve that problem and we are doomed.
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Exactly. The problem is government should be like the referees in the NFL Raider games we all know and love. Impartial but there to correct gross misconduct. But now, government has become the partner of business, siding with some over others, just like the referees in the NFL Raider games we know and love.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
FreeDumb:
noun \ˈfrē-dum\
The power to put coal miners down a 4,000 foot hole, without safety oversight:
-TeaBag Constitutional Scholars
November 16th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
You have to wonder if somebody makes this moronic of a statement if they can tie their own shoes or locate the toilet bowl without assistance.
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Seymour Bush Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
I don’t know, you ever driven on a road? That’s socialism.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Freedom:
The ability of Corporate Food Processors to put anything in your food, without oversight.
-TeaBag Constitutional Scholars
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Now, you’d think this would be of real concern for BrownStains, as much processed foods as he eats, no?
November 16th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
KKKell & SeymourGlen quoting the constitution while pres purp lips takes a wrecking ball to the constitution in his HC bill?
lol
November 16th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
KKKell, you know?
-where I live
-what I eat
-how much I earn
You are a certified moron. Everything said about you has been made public by you yourself you dumb fk’ng mope. You know nothing about me except Im a Raider fan & Im not a liberal.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
# KoolKell Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
“Separation of Church and State, really? Where do you see that in the constitution?”
Christine O Donnell 2010′
Republican Senatorial Candidate.
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Actually, as much as I HATE to admit this, (chilling shrug) O’Donnell is right about this. There is no separation of church and state in the US Constitution. That clause is from a letter from Jefferson circa 1802. There is a clause that the government will not establish a religion. Man do I feel dirty right now agreeing with that slug ho.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
You have to wonder if somebody makes this moronic of a statement if they can tie their own shoes or locate the toilet bowl without assistance.
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hahahaha. You need directions and assistance to operate a spoon. It’s a well known fact. At least your Browns team played well last weekend.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
You have to wonder if somebody makes this moronic of a statement if they can tie their own shoes or locate the toilet bowl without assistance.
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Seymour Bush Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
I don’t know, you ever driven on a road? That’s socialism.
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So the road out your front door is not socialism? Come on, you’re probably living under an underpass right now. If not for socialism, you’d be in the elements.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
KKKell gets educated by a certified moron!
Cute…
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# Seymour Bush Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
# KoolKell Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
“Separation of Church and State, really? Where do you see that in the constitution?”
Christine O Donnell 2010′
Republican Senatorial Candidate.
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Actually, as much as I HATE to admit this, (chilling shrug) O’Donnell is right about this. There is no separation of church and state in the US Constitution. That clause is from a letter from Jefferson circa 1802. There is a clause that the government will not establish a religion. Man do I feel dirty right now agreeing with that slug ho.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
So the Raiders are going into a classic matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game that has possible WILDCARD OR HOME FIELD ramifications and you guys are in here STILL debating politics?
Why on Earth….oh never mind.
Later
November 16th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Actually, as much as I HATE to admit this, (chilling shrug) O’Donnell is right about this. There is no separation of church and state in the US Constitution. That clause is from a letter from Jefferson circa 1802. There is a clause that the government will not establish a religion. Man do I feel dirty right now agreeing with that slug ho.
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The first amendment is clear, the intent is clear, the reason the pilgrams came here was clear, and the Federalist Papers put the exclamation point on it.
But you and Christine O’Donnell have a lot in common. You’re both Trolls.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Thats not what CNN, MSNBC, and Bill Maher told him! Right KKKell?
lol
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# Seymour Bush Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Actually, as much as I HATE to admit this, (chilling shrug) O’Donnell is right about this. There is no separation of church and state in the US Constitution. That clause is from a letter from Jefferson circa 1802. There is a clause that the government will not establish a religion. Man do I feel dirty right now agreeing with that slug ho.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
SeymourGlen,
KKKell just called you a troll.
lol
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# KoolKell Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
But you and Christine O’Donnell have a lot in common. You’re both Trolls.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
BrownStains,
I can’t imagine why a snaggled toofed, uneducated, freeloader like yourself, would have against 0bama trying to bring “you people” healthcare?
November 16th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
The Raiders will go into Pitts and squeak out a win. KKKell will be miserable and not be seen or heard from for 3 days. No spamming our 7 yr record for another week equals misery for the old bigot.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
It’s a great week to be a fan of the Raiders! Isn’t it?!
Amazing. This is a FOOTBALL and SPORTS blog. We can’t even decide on which QB we want to start — in the middle of a WINNING STREAK — and you guys want to talk about politics. Like those pols you’re arguing about actually give a $h!t about any of you.
Newsflash: Those politicians in power are all richer than most of you…and they’re all going to stay that way because of you. Those acting like politicians, but not in power, will get even richer than those elected. And, they ALL thank you very much for your continued support.
HOW MANY CATCHES WILL JACOBY FORD HAVE SUNDAY?
November 16th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
KKKell there’s no need for putting a question mark on the end of a statement. Didn’t we learn that in 6th grade?
Again, you haven’t seen my teeth or financial statement why do you continue with this childish nonsense?
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# KoolKell Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
BrownStains,
I can’t imagine why a snaggled toofed, uneducated, freeloader like yourself, would have against 0bama trying to bring “you people” healthcare?
November 16th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
KKKell, its unconstitutional for the govt to demand we buy HC. Since you are in here trying to quote the constitution why dont you take the time to read it so you dont look like the brain dead mope that you are?
November 16th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Again, you haven’t seen my teeth or financial statement why do you continue with this childish nonsense?
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You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to figure out that you’re uneducated. Angry Uneducated WM are usually poor as well. Many poor people don’t have health insurance, thus I mentioned your dental situation……….simple really.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Later Gents.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
KKKell, its unconstitutional for the govt to demand we buy HC
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What clause in the constitution does it violate?
November 16th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
this should be good.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Mista — ZZZzzzzzz…politics aside, couldn’t you lose the KKK by now? Everybody gets it, kinda. But you’re using it as a stick to stir a pot that needs to be left unstirred. It minimizes any point you want to make right from the start, no matter the topic. Let it go, man.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
I’ll bet he says the separation of church and state clause.
November 16th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
KKKell, its unconstitutional for the govt to demand we buy HC.
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I agree, that’s why it should be free and paid for by raising taxes on the rich.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
5 bucks says he’s on the Rush Limbaugh web site right now trying to get an answer.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
aig-raiders Says:
6.priesttj Says:
No he said 10 years, most coaches it takes 2-3 years to take hold. You should have a pretty good team in years 2-3 and from there on after 8-10 years players get tired of you and your message gets a little stale.
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Priest, you’re so full of it. He said 4-5 years dude. He was indirectly trying to justify the letting go of Gruden at the same time.
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Actually, you’re both right and wrong.
Al’s said before that 10-years is about the limit for a head coach’s viability.
What he said about Gruden was tailor-made for the Gruden situation…and for a guy like Gruden, 5-years would probably be about the limit. His own players start to tune him out after awhile…like all coaches…but, he burns a little hotter and quicker. His next job will probably be a 5-year gig, IMO.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Hayes,
I’ll drop the KKKell when he drops the Brownstains. Until then you can stick it in your monkey a$$.
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# HayesDaze37 Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Mista — ZZZzzzzzz…politics aside, couldn’t you lose the KKK by now? Everybody gets it, kinda. But you’re using it as a stick to stir a pot that needs to be left unstirred. It minimizes any point you want to make right from the start, no matter the topic. Let it go, man.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Nice, Mista — You are the mature one.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Recent US History as per MB…
2008 was a banner year for the US economy and the Housing Market in particular…
Country was heading in a great direction, Big Banks did not recieve a ‘blank Check’ bailout from Bush admin…Stock Market DIDN’T Crash in fall of 2008…
The Country was ‘defended’ from terrorists by Bush, only, after the 9/11 2001 attack…
MB is obsessed w/ the current Presidents Lips…
Just making sure i got this right…
November 16th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Looks like Limbaugh and glen Beck didn’t have an answer either. That’s because they are imbeciles.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
SeymourGlen,
There are 20 states suing the Fed govt on this issue. Feel free to use your google search engine to educate yourself on the various sections of the constitution that pres purp lips HC violates our rights.
Start with the First Amendment and work your way down to the 14th.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
No Hayes you are a ignorant monkey.
Reason?
You chose to single me out for calling him KKKell while he calls me Brownstains, so like I said stick something in your a$$ and STFU.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
# VanHeathen Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Recent US History as per MB…
2008 was a banner year for the US economy and the Housing Market in particular…
Country was heading in a great direction, Big Banks did not recieve a ‘blank Check’ bailout from Bush admin…Stock Market DIDN’T Crash in fall of 2008…
The Country was ‘defended’ from terrorists by Bush, only, after the 9/11 2001 attack…
MB is obsessed w/ the current Presidents Lips…
Just making sure i got this right…
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hahahaha. And let’s not forget some of the all time missed-a-brain classics: climate change is a hippie myth, Barry Sanders never ran between the tackles, Brett Favre can’t play quarterback and two plus two equals nine.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
i thought two plus two equals barry sanders
November 16th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Health Care: Does anybody realize there is a war going on between the Hospitals and the Insurance carriers. The Insurance carriers pay the hospitals 1/3 or less per claim or pay a “negoatiated rate;” which is less than the 1/3 of the rate.
The Hospitals therefore raise their fees driving up the costs of Health care to recoup more money. Those little beers in the frige in the Hotel have less of a mark up than the Hospitals. The Hospitals and the Insurance companies created a system where everyone needs to have insurance to have health care.
Example: Emergency Room Treatment of Heart Attack=$20,0000, Blue Cross pays $2,000. If you do not have insurance, $20,000. Prices are artifically high in the Health Care Industry b/c of their little war. I would like to hear from the people who pay out of pocket?
November 16th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Prediction:
If DHB plays this week: Jacoby Ford gets targeted 6 times…and he’ll have 4 catches. Without DHB in the lineup, Jacoby gets another 1 or 2 thrown his way, reaching 5/6 receptions.
Receiving Yards = between 90-130
All Purpose Yards = 165-200
November 16th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Mista — I didn’t single you out…KK’s not in here. And you KNOW I’m on his a$$ all the time when he sticks something stupid out there.
Call me more names…it makes you look more mature and smarter all the time.
If nothing else…we ALL know why you’re NOT in here; The Raiders.
Enjoy your hatefest, and I’ll enjoy my team’s resurgence.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
SeymourGlen,
There are 20 states suing the Fed govt on this issue.
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hahahahahaha. Man, this guy gets absolutely stupider in front of our eyes. Who is giving you legal advice? Lane Kiffin??
Actually, dummass, I know what the constitution states, and it is not unconstitutional. But only hopeless lamebrains like yourself would fall for such moronic idiocy out of Rush and Beck. But even So, if 20 states all won, 30 states plus the protectorates or 60-70% still didn’t sue and would still have a majority. And the last time I looked, the idiot conservatives you voted for, were standing on the floor of the senate, saying they want to repeal the law. Why would they want to repeal it? I thought it was unconstitutional? they would easily win in court wouldn’t they? Except for the fact it’s not unconstitutional. And it is law of the land. That’s why they want to REPEAL it now because they would lose in court.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Health Care: Does anybody realize there is a war going on between the Hospitals and the Insurance carriers. The Insurance carriers pay the hospitals 1/3 or less per claim or pay a “negoatiated rate;” which is less than the 1/3 of the rate.
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Anyone who has EVER said to me the idiotic statements that missed-a-brain says, I always say the same thing: If you think the healthcare system in this country is working, let’s go RIGHT NOW, RIGHT NOW, down to the Alameda County public hospital. Highland Hospital in Oakland. What you would see is a horrific overwhelmed, broken system that is bankrupting the country. And this is repeated in practically every public hospital in America. But as long as some rich insurers can keep conning lamebrains into thinking we have the “best system in the world” it is not going to change.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
On another subject: How Bout Dem Raiders!!!!!
November 16th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
I hope that everybody is NOT basing their football happiness on the Raiders winning against Pittsburgh. There is more than a good chance we could lose this one. The thing is, IF that were to happen it isn’t the end of the world; even the season and they will still be a good team.
This schedule is BRUTAL. 10-6 would still be huge. playoffs or not given this schedule.
That being said, do I think we CAN beat Pittsburgh? Abso-freaking-lutely!
November 16th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
What the Raiders need to do is to KEEP IMPROVING! Everyone! In all areas. Coaching, organization, offense, defense, special teams. If the Raiders keep improving, we’ll be alright.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Where’d missed-a-brain go? Did he run away as usual? I bet he changes into one of those red, white and blue, “These colors don’t run” shirts and comes back later this week.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
The reality is healthcare companies dont want to get rid of the bill. In fact they love the fact that it mandates people buy health insurance. However they want a limit on how much they spend monthly yearly and in a lifetime. So basically they want all the parts that are good for them but none of the parts that are good for the consumer, i.e. every idiot in the U.S. who not only agrees with them but disagrees as well.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Where’d missed-a-brain go? Did he run away as usual? I bet he changes into one of those red, white and blue, “These colors don’t run” shirts and comes back later this week.
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or bust out a confederate flag shirt
November 16th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
SeymourGlen, when you are hiding or banned this blog is fairly peaceful. You ard your long winded political rants full of idiocy get old real fast.
Maybe Jerry should ban you again or you should go crawl under that rock and cuddle up with all your aliases…
November 16th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
You crying to your mommie again missedabrain? Pathetic. Truly truly truly pathetic.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Crying out for me like a lost puppy.
lol…pathetic troll
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# Seymour Bush Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Where’d missed-a-brain go?
November 16th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
PassTheCheetos Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
The reality is healthcare companies dont want to get rid of the bill.
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This is exactly right. Heck, the healthcare industry wrote the bill. In fact this is basically the same bill that the conservatives supported 10-12 years ago. Before, they wanted to shove the country back into the 1950’s. Now they want to push the country back to the 1850’s.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
[...] would take the same approach I had with Bruce (Gradkowski),” Cable said, per the Oakland Tribune. “Let’s do it if it’s right, and if it’s not right there’s no real reason to do [...]
November 16th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
missed-a-brain it took me all of about 30 minutes to prove once again on all topics, you are so weak you can’t even defend yourself. Stop embarrassing yourself and go to the Glen Beck site, where you can find like minded “people.”
November 16th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
You have to wonder if somebody makes this moronic of a statement if they can tie their own shoes or locate the toilet bowl without assistance.
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Seymour Bush Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
I don’t know, you ever driven on a road? That’s socialism.
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Your first post of the night.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
SeymourGlen, you have killed the blog again, talking HC & politics for the last 6 hours sent everybody packing.
Do us all a favor….
November 16th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
KKKell & SeymourGlen quoting the constitution while pres purp lips takes a wrecking ball to the constitution in his HC bill?
lol
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Your 2nd post of the night.
November 16th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
# Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Crying out for me like a lost puppy.
lol…pathetic troll
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# Seymour Bush Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Where’d missed-a-brain go?
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Are you a hypocrite or just plain stupid missed-a-brain? It has to be either a or b.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
SeymourGlen, take your meds and go to bed.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
I think all this politics on here is crap. You guys suck.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Now instead of parroting rush and beck you’re parroting me. At least give me credit when you rip my smack.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
# Drixxel Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
I think all this politics on here is crap. You guys suck.
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Ahhh, We’re just playing a new game here tonight for a few minutes. It’s called punch the clown.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2010/11/michael-vick.html
November 16th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Some of us know when to quit and then you have SeymourGlen, he sometimes forgets his meds.
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# Drixxel Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
I think all this politics on here is crap. You guys suck.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Mistabrown Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Some of us know when to quit and then you have SeymourGlen, he sometimes forgets his meds.
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Some of us know when to quit, and then YOU keep going. Thinking has never been your strong suit, but you seem particularly off tonight. What happened? A piece of the underpass you live under come loose and hit you in the head?
November 16th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Who wants to discuss Vick? And how it was probably in his best interest NOT to come here? That Dungy was right and gave him good advice?
November 16th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Vick owned last night. Amazing. How long before they figure him out?
November 16th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
If Al called Jason Jim Plunkett then Bruce would be Steve Young, lol
November 16th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
They can’t figure him out. No one can. What’s the expression? You can’t coach speed. Mike has decided to take his craft seriously. Before he would just rely on his athleticism. And he did well with that. Now that he is actually taking it seriously, the rest of the NFC East is in serious trouble.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
It would seem to me, you would need a great secondary, which we have. And you would have to have one linebacker dedicated to keeping him behind the line of scrimmage, aka Rolondo McClain. Everyone else man to man and pass rush.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
# Drixxel Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
It would seem to me, you would need a great secondary, which we have. And you would have to have one linebacker dedicated to keeping him behind the line of scrimmage, aka Rolondo McClain. Everyone else man to man and pass rush.
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Mike is waaaaay too fast for Dlinemen and Lb’s. To beat Mike, you have to contain him and then have all 11 hats to the ball. If I were defensing Mike I would probably be running a cover5 zone, and hope the corners and safeties catch him from making big plays. The LB’s certainly won’t.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Yup, safety. Till then, the NFL is in trouble, not just the East. He has bad days, too.
November 16th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
He has DHB speed.
November 16th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Dude has skills. And he is a winner. He’s won everywhere he’s gone. If it was me, I would make the other players beat you. Like McCoy and Maclin. Don’t make Vick beat you because he will.
November 16th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
He actually goes down a lot. 15 sacks in 5 starts.
November 16th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
521. Most people only see the highlight break away runs and don’t realize he;’s one of the most sacked QBs.
Thats why Jerry was saying he wouldn’t have been a good fit in Raider land.
Just a few short games ago our O line was el horr-ee-blay.
Getting Gallery back and Veldheer’s amazing success at LT has made a big diff in the run game and hence the passing game too…
November 16th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
If JC plays like crap and makes bad mistakes in the 1st half or gets hurt…..Grads will be there to pick him and the team to save the day!
No worries!
November 16th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
372.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
More Americans Concerned Illegal Immigrants Will Take Their Spot On Couch
http://www.theonion.com/articles/more-americans-concerned-illegal-immigrants-will-t,17705/
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This know it all debate king wanna be just showed his hand.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
When is Bruce Campbell gonna get a chance to see the field @ RG?
November 16th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Bruce Campbell is not ready for prime time on the Offensive line. He’s at least a year away. He does play on special teams tho.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Looks like Ward is going to play.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81c29803/article/feeling-no-concussion-effects-steelers-ward-says-he-will-play?module=HP_headlines
November 16th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
526.Seymour Bush Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Bruce Campbell is not ready for prime time on the Offensive line. He’s at least a year away. He does play on special teams tho.
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Why not in a game like the Dungver game? A big time blow out… ya can’t get better until you get live playin time… ya know..
November 16th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
527.KoolKell Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Looks like Ward is going to play.
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Man, Mike Mitchell needs to TATOO this dude.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Wow, the Raiders out rank the Steelers on Offense & Defense.
http://www.nfl.com/stats/team
November 16th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Dirty – Man, I hope so. Can’t stand Ward and that big azz smile of his.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Hey – any of you fellas know about the penalty called for multiple players jumping into the stands? Is that new this year where only 1 can jump? What a crock!
November 16th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Well, let’s see who practices tomorrow.
Gnite Gents.
November 16th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Dayum! The Charges are 1st in total offense and 2nd in total Defense. That team is our biggest threat, no question. I guess turnovers have killed them this year.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
[Comment From 37raiders37raiders: ]
j-mac- the raiders are playing physical ball for the first time in a long while. every team they have played has lost the following week except for st. louis. are the raiders still being taken lightly by the rest of the league or is the cat out of the bag?
Tuesday November 16, 2010 12:51 37raiders
12:52 jerrymac: Every week there’s a conference call with the opposing coach telling you how talented the Raiders are, how physical, etc. The thing this year is they’re actually playing like it, although I don’t know if I’d go so far as to attach subsequent losses to teams for having merely faced the Raiders the week before
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I do. Raiders humiliate them so bad it takes teams two weeks to get over it. Watch this. If the Raiders beat Pittsburgh, and I say they will, Pittsburgh will lose the the Bills the following week. Know some of you won’t agree, but I’ll go with the trend. StL was Oaklands first win of the season and the trend hadn’t started. The only reason StL won the following week was they played the skins.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
The Raiders are a better team than the Steelers they just need to prove it. On defense we’re more physical and on offense more athletic. Even better on ST’s we’re still thought of as a up and coming team which in reality we are. But we’re more talented than most of the so-called great teams. So if we play to our game we should beta this team. The only team that concerns me the rest of the way is the Chargers.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Heinz Ward is more of technician now he can’t run he gets by on his samrts and trying to get under guy’s skin. He’s very smart but if we can get Huff or a more physical DB on him he has a difficult time beating them. That’s why he pulls the underhanded tactics because he has to. He’s a shell of himself and just a dirty player more than anything.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
priesttj Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
The Raiders are a better team than the Steelers they just need to prove it.
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You kNow it!
November 16th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Raiders will be even more confident, more developed, firing more consistantly on all cylanders by the time they get to the chargers, tho the sd will be a formidable opponent, no doubt. But, gotta take care of bus. fist in Pittsburgh.
Raiders got youth, speed, vets, good coaches, talent, a trio of good rbs’. It’s all coming together.
November 16th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
The most important thing is for the Raiders to continue improving. They have alot of young players playing together for the first time, and its scary to think what they can do if they continue to get better every week.
November 17th, 2010 at 12:11 am
By Len Pasquarelli:
Third time a charm: Oakland third-year tailback Darren McFadden, the No. 4 rusher in the NFL entering the weekend (757 yards), needs only 100 yards to surpass his combined rushing total for his first two seasons in the league. The fourth overall player chosen in the 2008 draft, and heretofore labeled a first-round bust, McFadden has four 100-yard games so far, and twice has rushed for 140-plus yards. In 28 appearances entering this season, the former Arkansas standout had one 100-yard outing. The difference: McFadden, according to one Raiders teammate, has learned to play with pain, and determined that “every little hangnail shouldn’t put you on the bench.”
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What the heck is that crap? That’s not the reason for him blowing up this year. He’s blowing onto the scene because he’s running with determination, running lower to the ground, and no longer going down after first contact.
November 17th, 2010 at 12:17 am
By Len Pasquarelli:
Third time a charm: Oakland third-year tailback Darren McFadden, the No. 4 rusher in the NFL entering the weekend (757 yards), needs only 100 yards to surpass his combined rushing total for his first two seasons in the league. The fourth overall player chosen in the 2008 draft, and heretofore labeled a first-round bust, McFadden has four 100-yard games so far, and twice has rushed for 140-plus yards. In 28 appearances entering this season, the former Arkansas standout had one 100-yard outing. The difference: McFadden, according to one Raiders teammate, has learned to play with pain, and determined that “every little hangnail shouldn’t put you on the bench.”
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I love how this hater source is the unnamed teammate.
You kNow it!
November 17th, 2010 at 12:18 am
He did a quick read on stats dot com and the ripped DmAc.
November 17th, 2010 at 12:32 am
the = then
You kNow it!
November 17th, 2010 at 5:43 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Anyone here this morning?
November 17th, 2010 at 5:54 am
Here but off to work
Have fun, play nice and never forget
The Raiders will kick the crap out of the old, washed up Iron City Neanderthals.
Tomlin is a good coach but he is not in the same class as Tom Cable.
November 17th, 2010 at 5:56 am
Good Morning Hwnrdr
November 17th, 2010 at 5:58 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.HWNRDR.
November 17th, 2010 at 6:01 am
Nothing new til probably this afternoon huh?
November 17th, 2010 at 6:19 am
Just got here Hwnrdr.You’re all up very early!
How’s everyone doing?
November 17th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Morning hwnrdr
got yo predictions the other day.
November 17th, 2010 at 6:30 am
NEILB,GOOD DAY 2 U SIR.AFTER READING SOME OF THE PREVIOUS EVENINGS COMMENTS,U EITHER WANT 2 THROW-UP OR TELL THESE GUY’S TO MOVE TO CANADA.THIS GAME WILL COME DOWN 2 THE BASIC’S AS MOST DO.HANG ON 2 THE BALL.NO DUMB PENALTY’S..
November 17th, 2010 at 6:35 am
Dumb penalties are still prevalent through this 3 game win streak. We shouldn’t be able to continue to get away with it. Good teams like Pittsburgh will try to force our hands and get under our skin. We need to try to be disciplined. I know that it’s hard to walk the line between disciplined and aggressive. But we gotta do it to win.
November 17th, 2010 at 6:42 am
GOOD POINT JIMBO.THIS ORGANISATION HAS BEEN AT OR NEAR THE TOP IN PENALTIES THERE ENTIRE HISTORY.COMES WITH THE PATCH I GUESS.
November 17th, 2010 at 6:45 am
If we lose on Sunday, I am going out on a limb and say it will be because of stupid penalties (stupid, meaning presnap penalites like false starts or illegal motion). Holds and offsides I can kind of live with. At least the team is being aggressive.
November 17th, 2010 at 6:48 am
What predictions? Did I make one? LOL…need a vacation…
November 17th, 2010 at 6:48 am
I’m back.Sorry ’bout that.The dog was giving me the “it’s time for my walk” look.
November 17th, 2010 at 6:49 am
I agree…it will come down to penalties and ball handling! Whoever secures the ball, secures the win!
November 17th, 2010 at 6:49 am
I wouldn’t be surprised if dirty players like Hines Ward take the opportunity to knee someone in the balls when the refs aren’t looking. They want to get us pissed off and retaliate so that the refs call the penalty on us. We need to be smarter about this type of gamesmanship.
I love Hines Ward’s style. Big fan, but this weekend, I hope we deliver another knockout blow legally between the whistles.
November 17th, 2010 at 6:49 am
Afternoon Neil…yeah, I’m at work at 5:30AM PST
November 17th, 2010 at 6:51 am
This is a simple game.Catch,block,tackle and run….BUT the first thing you got to get right is the mental side of it.Ergo dumb penalites.
November 17th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Morning Hwnrdr….
Thought I was the only ejit that did night shifts!!!
November 17th, 2010 at 6:53 am
…….or are you just starting?
November 17th, 2010 at 6:56 am
# priesttj Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
The Raiders are a better team than the Steelers they just need to prove it. On defense we’re more physical and on offense more athletic. Even better on ST’s we’re still thought of as a up and coming team which in reality we are. But we’re more talented than most of the so-called great teams. So if we play to our game we should beta this team. The only team that concerns me the rest of the way is the Chargers.
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Agreed man, we are as talented as any team in the league, we should beat Pitt, their O-line is beat up and terrible, our WR’s are to fast for them, they should be able to stretch out that cover 2 shell and get those deep ins and dig routes, if we can stretch them, i like miller and DMAC’s matchups against there linebackers, we REALY just gota counter that blitz with dinkers to start the game, our deep ball game is gona be tough if their rush gets in, if our O-line protects JC, we should win.
November 17th, 2010 at 6:57 am
534.Try Some Reality Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Dayum! The Charges are 1st in total offense and 2nd in total Defense. That team is our biggest threat, no question. I guess turnovers have killed them this year.
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The only way to stop them is if somehow, some way, Philip Rivers isn’t in there. Take that however you want. That guy is som dam% accurate it’s almost impossible to stop their offense.
Maybe you just have to gamble with him and blitz like crazy and don’t give him time. Or create turnovers.
Weird how we are talking about a 4-5 team as the biggest threat but I have to admit they do scare me the most.
November 17th, 2010 at 6:58 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 6:42 am
GOOD POINT JIMBO.THIS ORGANISATION HAS BEEN AT OR NEAR THE TOP IN PENALTIES THERE ENTIRE HISTORY.COMES WITH THE PATCH I GUESS.
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Dirt-Lot,
I miss the old days when men where allowed to play like men. All the rule changes since the tuck rule, and the abolishment of stickum, the forward fumble into the endzone….
It all seems like they should play with skirts and heels.
November 17th, 2010 at 6:59 am
If Ward stays in the game it’s not going to be easy as a lot of people seem to think.
………….just saying.
November 17th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Neil…I’m just starting…
November 17th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Are there actually two tight ends in the league named Zach Miller?
November 17th, 2010 at 7:03 am
Damn Hwnrdr!!!!
I have 7am starts but never 5.30!!
November 17th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Djohnnyg….
Yes the other plays for the jags.
November 17th, 2010 at 7:07 am
djohnnyg Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Are there actually two tight ends in the league named Zach Miller?
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The other guy is the Jacksonville’s TE, and he had a really good game this past week.
And he spells his name, Zack….I think.
November 17th, 2010 at 7:07 am
http://www.nfl.com/players/zachmiller/profile?id=MIL625333
November 17th, 2010 at 7:09 am
Raiders have to believe they can beat Pittsburgh. This is what worries me about the team; they play down to the competition traditionally. They say they know they are a good team, but do they REALLY believe it. I saw this against SF.
Believe in this whole “cut it loose” thing. I hope Cable is stressing this concept with them.
November 17th, 2010 at 7:13 am
Believe in this whole “cut it loose” thing. I hope Cable is stressing this concept with them.
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Cable showed the team the whole “cut it loose” mantra last season when he biotchslapped Randy Hansen. All the players were chanting, “Ali bomaye!” in warmups and Cable kind of took it with a smile.
November 17th, 2010 at 7:17 am
hahahaha Biotchslapped, lol so cool he got away with it, had to have gained mad respect from the players for that
November 17th, 2010 at 7:20 am
and yeah, we really have to cut it loose against pitt, we gotta fu** them up boyz, GET AFTER BIG BEN!!
November 17th, 2010 at 7:21 am
So what are you saying? Was Cable’s first choice “take a swing”?
November 17th, 2010 at 7:23 am
…….or “biotchslap that m-fer”.
November 17th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Happy 50th birthday to Rupaul MaddenRaider!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rupaul
November 17th, 2010 at 7:28 am
Thanks Neilb and Jimbo. I saw his name and it said Jacksonville next to it. It’s hard enuff keeping up with the “Steve Smiths” in the league.
November 17th, 2010 at 7:30 am
Isn’t MaddenRaider angry enough without that Bo!
November 17th, 2010 at 7:31 am
What Big Ben does under pressure is he kind of subtly just leans in against his O-lineman and basically hides and uses the guy as a shield. It works for him. For a big guy he has a knack for avoiding the big hit back there.
November 17th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Exactly Djohnnyg,but I still think he hold’s onto the ball to long.He’s got that gunslinger ‘tude which we’ve got to be ready for.We must make sure we wrap him up when we tackle him and still be in coverage till the plays over.
November 17th, 2010 at 7:39 am
I hope we beat them and keep this Cut It Loose thing going!!!
November 17th, 2010 at 7:41 am
neilb Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 7:30 am
Isn’t MaddenRaider angry enough without that Bo!
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I must be transferring my hostility without Condo to kick around this week…
November 17th, 2010 at 7:46 am
It’s almost not fair that the Raiders, currently the AFC West’s best team, get Pittsburgh right after the Steelers were humiliated at home in prime time. Oakland can prove they’re the real thing this week.
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From Yahoo sports.
November 17th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Good Morning Bloggers….Are the Raiders Middle of the Pack? Ask yourself after you read this….http://bit.ly/dwNhw7
November 17th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Time for some dinner,it’s Wednesday so that means pasta.
Have a great Wednesday everyone.
November 17th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Am I alone? I fell cold. Can anybody here me… Is any body out there??
Comfortably Numb (Gilmour, Waters) 6:49
Hello?
Is there anybody in there?
Just nod if you can hear me.
Is there anyone at home?
Come on, now,
I hear you’re feeling down.
Well I can ease your pain
Get you on your feet again.
Relax.
I’ll need some information first.
Just the basic facts.
Can you show me where it hurts?
November 17th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Damn!
What happened to the AM crew?
November 17th, 2010 at 9:11 am
We’re all partying at Ricky’s, J Hill… surprised you weren’t invited.
November 17th, 2010 at 9:13 am
I’m deciding whether to make the trip to Pittsburgh.
November 17th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Good Morning Raider Nation!
November 17th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Since it’s slow, here’s a gem from the archives, posted just before the game @ Denver.
Deep within the bowels of the Legion of Doom (Oakland Raiders Headquarters – Alameda, CA), the Supreme Commander of the Silver & Black ponders the catastrophe that is the 2009 season.
In walks starting quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, joining Davis and Head Coach Tom Cable, who has a very sheepish look on his face.
Gradkowski: Hey, Coach! Mr. Davis.
Cable: Hey, Bruce. Have a seat.
Al: Silence, fat boy! Hey, Bruce. Have a seat.
Cable: How are you feeling?
Gradkowski: Great. Knee’s a bit sore but I’m ready to rock in Denver. Did I read in the paper that I have a torn MCL? That’s rich. Just a bruise really. Those media guys are really full of it, huh?
Al: You do have an MCL tear.
Gradkowski: No, really it’s fine.
Davis pushes a button, and with the hiss of hydraulics, the bookshelf in his office slides open to reveal Assistant Executive John Herrera, wielding a Louisville Slugger.
Gradkowski: Hah, man I heard you guys were different here in Oakland, but man, this is rich. You guys crack me up. But seriously, coach, let’s talk about Denver. I’ve been noticing their over-pursuit. I think if we can buy some time, I can make some plays with my legs.
Al: You have an MCL tear.
Gradkowski: Mr. Davis, really, I’m good –
Herrera, a deranged look on his face, whacks Gradkowski’s knee with all his might. An audible crack echoes all around the facility, followed by the agonizing scream of young Bruce Gradkowski.
Al: Good work, John. After you check the wire taps, bring JaMarcus in here.
Herrera: Mr. Davis, it’s 3 o’clock, he’s at In N Out for his regularly scheduled “Double Dose of Double-Double.”
Al: Dammit, I thought that was at 1?!
Herrera: Um, yeah, 1 o’clock as well.
Al: Call him, will you? Tell him we have his marijuana cigars and white women waiting.
Herrera: Yes, Mr. Davis.
Al: Also, call Amy. I want the results of the survey for the season ticket holders. I need a good laugh.
Herrera: Yes, Mr. Davis.
As Davis, Herrera, and Cable walk out the office, they have to step over Gradkowski, who is lying on the floor, still moaning, racked with pain.
Al: Pick yourself up, will you? My god son, have some self respect.
Cable: Sorry kid.
Later at the press conference….
Cable: We’ve spoken at length with JaMarcus, and he is reformed, rested and ready to go Sunday. He’s really got his head in the game, folks.
Reporter: Really? ‘Cause I just got a tweet from my cousin who works at In N Out, and apparently Russell has just set a record for most Double-Doubles consumed in the span of a minute, with thirty eight.
November 17th, 2010 at 9:21 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 9:11 am
We’re all partying at Ricky’s, J Hill… surprised you weren’t invited.
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Yeah, it’s going down!
Holla!
November 17th, 2010 at 9:21 am
LA to TheBay Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Since it’s slow, here’s a gem from the archives, posted just before the game @ Denver last year*
November 17th, 2010 at 9:22 am
Morning peoples!
Wassup R8e
November 17th, 2010 at 9:24 am
DMC,
November 17th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Posted after that story where Jon Gruden was at a local bar, consorting with current and ex-Raider staff…..
After a night of partying and drinking, former Raider Head Coach and current ESPN analyst Jon Gruden is reminiscing with invited members of the Raider staff and ex-players at Ricky’s Sports Theater and Grill in San Leandro, CA.
Gruden is stumbling around with a bottle in his hand, arm around fellow ESPN analyst, former NFL quarterback Ron Jaworski.
Gruden (a bit tipsy): I don’t know Jaws, all I want is to be in the Silver & Black again. I like being on the TV and Lord knows I love to hear myself talk, but I miss the game. I’m too far away from it in that gawddam booth.
Jaworski: Listen, Jon –
Gruden: Call me Chucky you goofy bastard, hah hah!
Jaworski: Did I ever tell you how irritating you are when you drink?
Gruden: Sure you did, Jowls, sure you did.
Jaworski: You know I hate it when you call me that don’t you?
Gruden: Sure I do, Jowls, sure I do. Quit being such a sensitive little bich. We’ll have to change your name to Nancy Jaworski. Did I ever tell you I called my players girly names, to get under their skin and such?
Jaworski: Why don’t you just go to him, Jon?
Gruden: Who *hiccup* Davis? That old fart’ll never pay me what I’m due. And he don’t even understand, all I want in life is to coach that football team. And that chick over there.
Jaworski: My god, she must be 60!
Gruden: I tolds you I likes me veterans, Jowls.
Jaworski: Seriously, Jon. I knew you wouldn’t go to him. So…..
The door swings open and the music stops suddenly. Muscled goons file in one by one, followed by Raiders Executive John Herrera and finally….the Supreme Commander of the Silver & Black himself….Al Davis.
Gruden: Holy Schit, Jaws this is some wicked grape, man. That old geezer looks just like Al Davis.
John Herrera: This old geezer IS Al Davis, you piece of scum. I mean, this prestigious, legendary maverick-like figure IS Al Davis, you piece of scum.
Gruden: Holy schit. Is that the same track suit from when I first met you, you sly old bastard? You musta had that since, what 77, 78? I can smell the mothballs and Geritol!
Al: I am only here to pay my respects, Jon. You were one of my favorites. You will always live on as a pivotal figure in the Raider Nation.
Gruden: Let me coach, Al!! I want to coach the Raiders again!
Al: Absolutely not.
Herrera: That ship has sailed, buster!
Gruden: Come on, Al — with that group? Miller, Murphy, my boy Grads, we could win it all! Let’s finish what we started.
Al: If you agree to my terms. You know the drill.
Gruden: I just can’t do it, old man. I need control of the 53 and at least SOME input on the draft. That kid Russell’s gonna eat you out of house and home.
Al: One million, no personnel decisions.
Gruden: (tearing up, emotional) I just can’t do it, Al. I just can’t.
Al: You, bus boy.
A pimple-faced bus boy cleaning up a table looks up with fear in his eyes.
Bus boy: M-M-me?
Al: Do you have a pension for the big play?
Bus boy: Uhh…
Al: Do you covet superior athletes with the ability to stretch the field with their amazing athleticism and crush weaker opponents in one on one battle?
Bus boy: Umm..
Al: Job pays 50 grand, kid.
Bus boy: Boy, do I ever like.. all that stuff you said! I’m in! Gosh, 50 thousand dollars!
Al: Wait, how old are you?
Bus Boy: Turning 18 next week, sir.
Al: (long pause) 30 thousand. Let’s go. Herrera will fill you on everything you need to know on the way back.
And with that, Davis, his entourage, and the Bus Boy are gone.
Gruden, by now, is slumped over in tears, clutching at Jaworski in desperation.
Jaworski: I’m sorry, Jon. I should have known he wouldn’t buckle. I’m so sorry.
Gruden: Rhonda.
Jaworski: Huh?
Gruden: (sobbing) Your new girly name is Rhonda Jaworski….
November 17th, 2010 at 9:25 am
Might be good, ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ but I’m too lazy to read it all.
November 17th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Polamalu
Troy Polamalu is dealing with a strained right Achilles tendon.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ed Bouchette refers to the ailment as “potentially bothersome.” Coach Mike Tomlin said the team is “probably going to slow (Polamalu) down here in the early portions of the week… with an eye toward practicing in the latter part of the week.” Tomlin expects Polamalu to play this weekend, which is certainly encouraging, but keep a close eye on this one, as it’s certainly an injury that could get worse. Nov. 17 – 11:30 am et
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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More injuries. GREAT!
November 17th, 2010 at 9:28 am
DMAC Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 9:25 am
Might be good, ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ but I’m too lazy to read it all.
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LOL, that’s how repub1icans win elections.
November 17th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin expects ILB Lawrence Timmons (hip) to be ready for Week 11.
Timmons suffered a hip pointer in the second half of Week 10 and was unable to return. Tomlin said the injury “may limit (Timmons) in the early portion of the week” but that “we expect him to come back.” It’s fantastic news for owners of the IDP stud.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 17th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin expects LG Chris Kemoeatu’s (knee) to play this weekend.
It’s big news for the Steelers and Rashard Mendenhall, as the offensive line struggled both in run blocking and pass protection against the Patriots. With Kemoeatu back and the Raiders on the docket for Week 11, Mendenhall is poised for a nice bounce-back game.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 17th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Last one, then I’ll catch you guys later. This was posted just after Al hired Hue…
Deep within the bowels of the Legion of Doom (Oakland Raiders Headquarters – Alameda, CA), the Supreme Commander of the Silver & Black ponders the looming 2010 season.
Al (into the intercom): John, I need you to grab your stopwatch and help that oaf Cable at the combine. I don’t think he would know football talent if it crawled on his head and dropped a deuce.
Cable: Uh, I’m sitting right here, Mr. Davis.
Al: I know, stupid. Is that understood, John?
Herrera: Yes, sir, Mr. Davis!
Al: Good. Now bring in my blankie and Mr. Teddy. It’s time for my movie.
Herrera: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants again, Mr. Davis?
Al: It’s Monday, isn’t it?
Herrera: Of course sir, how idiotic of me, Mr. Davis. I’m obviously not worthy of being your lowly assistant.
Al: Secretary.
Herrera: Um… (defeated) yes, Mr. Davis.
Al: Now, Todd —
Cable: (sigh) Tom.
Al: That’s Mr. Davis!
Cable: No, I’m Tom.
Al: It doesn’t matter, that other fella – the colored guy – he’ll be taking your job soon enough, Tim.
Cable: Sir, I’m trying to win over this locker room, and I’ve made great strides, but they keep quitting on Russell. I’m a middle linebacker and a nose guard away from making this happen, but I need Gradkowski in there at quarterback.
Al: The Pollock? (flipping through papers) What was his 40 time?
Cable: Mr. Davis – Al… Bruce has all the intangibles. No, he doesn’t have the arm or the height of a JaMarcus Russell but these guys believe in him. If for no other reason than he’s a professional and he’s NOT JaMarcus Russell.
Al: Nonsense. He’s probably in Phoenix right now, streamlining and perfecting.
Cable: Did you see him at that basketball game? He looks like Little Richard and Flavor Flave’s lovechild for Chrissakes! I honestly think he’s scarfing down Double Doubles and smoking pot right now. Heck, he may even be having sex with prostitutes from what I heard.
Al: Of course he is you twit. The finest money can buy. Go beat your wife. I don’t care what you do. Get out of my sight.
Cable scoots back about a foot to leave his chair.
Al: Good.
Cable: Mr. Davis, I haven’t even left the room yet.
Al: But you’re already out of my sight. Just wait til you’re my age, Ted. Only you won’t have one of these to change you.
Al: (to intercom): Herrera!!
November 17th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Good Morning Bloggers….Are the Raiders Middle of the Pack? Ask yourself after you read this…. http://bit.ly/dwNhw7
November 17th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Tony Parker got dumped by Eva… GO LAKERS!
http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/17/eva-longoria-files-for-divorce-from-tony-parker/
November 17th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Who gives a crap..I hate basketball.
November 17th, 2010 at 10:05 am
paging…. Just Fire Baby paging…. Just Fire Baby..
You lost your wager..
I have sent you numerous emails…. Why no reply?
November 17th, 2010 at 10:07 am
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
November 17th, 2010 at 10:08 am
# Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Tony Parker got dumped by Eva… GO LAKERS!
http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/17/eva-longoria-files-for-divorce-from-tony-parker/
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Good….always thought that punk didnt deserve to be mashin those anyway….French punk
November 17th, 2010 at 10:09 am
# davidon Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Who gives a crap..I hate basketball.
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Hmmmm really? Must be either because you are a non athletic dweeb like Colin Coward or……basketball players always took the women you desired
November 17th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Damola Adeniji WR signed to practice squad today by Raiders.
November 17th, 2010 at 10:27 am
JerryMac is up! New post.
November 17th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Big Ben is 0-2 vs. Raiders. How about 3 strikes and you’re out?