What to do about Chaz?
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 8:18 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The body of Raiders wide receiver Chaz Schilens has been like a game of Whack-A-Mole. As soon as one injury is put away, another pops up.
The latest, according to coach Tom Cable, is that just as Schilens was recovering from his mysterious knee surgery which kept him out all season, his foot began acting up.
The same foot that he broke during training camp in 2009 while simply running a pass pattern and caused him to miss the first eight games of the season.
Naturally, the angry tweets and comments are flowing. Dump the bum. What good is he?
It amuses me in the sense that people get so involved with their team they have no problem in trashing the character of someone they don’t know along with coming to an analysis that could possibly be the right one _ it’s just not going to happen for Schilens.
A couple of points:
– Schilens has zero control over this. Maybe he’s a professional caliber athlete trapped in a bad body. I’m guessing he feels a lot worse than anyone tearing him to shreds.
– Unless his contract has been altered since he signed, and there’s no reason to think it has been, he’s being paid $470,000 this year. The guy was a seventh-round draft pick _ and lasted that long in part because of durability issues at San Diego State.
There was a certain amount of risk involved with taking Schilens at all, and the Raiders got him at a very low price.
– Take a look at every roster in the NFL and look at the corps of wide receivers. Everyone’s got a project, someone who doesn’t play, who’s been hurt, but has intriguing potential.
The reason Schilens is an issue is that he’s shown so much promise in the limited amount of time he’s played _ again, not his fault _ and because the Raiders are awful at wide receiver as a group and have been for years. The club actually put out a press release last year trumpeting Schilens’ return to the practice field, which probably hasn’t happened in the history of seventh-round draft picks.
The Miami Dolphins can find a kid who grew up dreaming of playing in the Coliseum that cloned himself after Tim Brown in Davone Bess and the Raiders don’t give him the time of day. He has 179 catches since 2008. I’m guessing many of you are wondering if Darrius Heyward-Bey will ever get that many.
Amazing that the team that had the ultimate set of hands in Fred Biletnikoff doesn’t seem to value the whole process of catching the ball as much as it does 40-yard dash times, vertical stretch ability, etc.
The reason Schilens invokes frustration is that here is a guy the Raiders have that actually can jump and catch. He goes after the ball and secures it. He actually fits the job description in the most basic way.
And his body won’t let him.
He’s a 50-50 prospect because of injuries yet Al Davis has such trouble targeting wide receivers in recent years Schilens is viewed as a savior for the gang that couldn’t catch straight.
For what it’s worth, Schilens (unless his contract has changed) is under contract through next year and scheduled to make $555,000. The wage of a reserve.
Still worth a gamble on most teams because if he ever happens to get healthy it’s a bargain, but maybe a luxury on a team that can’t find reliable receivers.
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November 24th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Great post, Jerry.
November 24th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
In other news, KPIX has removed the Raiders game from their TV listings on their website as of today so the Raiders appear to be blacked out again.
I guess they know it’s not even close to a sell-out.
November 24th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Sure, he’s worth keeping at 7th round money. But he’s not at all at fault? The NFL and players are always rushing back from injury too soon. It’s a pattern of re-injury. He practiced last week (too soon again?), and of course he’s not practicing this week. Players need to know their bodies and be sensible about trying to practice while they are still hurt. How did the knee get hurt in the first place? Overcompensating for the foot. If you want to recover, stop practicing hurt.
November 24th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
time to move on!
November 24th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Sure Jerry, it’s something he can’t help – but at the end of the day, a business is a business. And if you’re hired to do something and can’t do it, you have to be let go. Sure, you can argue about how much talent this guy has, but he’s been injured far too much and far too long to even see it. Hell, most people don’t even know who he is.
There are plenty of free agent wide receivers that can come in and produce right now for his roster spot. It’s up to the Raiders organization to make that move, though.
November 24th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
The Raiders are absolutely horrible at WR!
Cut Chaz and DHB!
November 24th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
If he cant make it trough camp next year i say cut him. no need to cut him now.
November 24th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Should have signed T.O. or Moss.
November 24th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Should have signed both TO and Moss. Can you imagine that combo!?!?!? And Moss back in the black and Silver colors? Ohhh I will do this in Madden alright.
November 24th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Could probably get both of those guys next season, along with Vince Young
November 24th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
I agree Jerry. His upside is so much at the price we paid for him and continue to pay. But he is taking up a roster spot right now, so he should be IR’d. If he cannot make it out of camp next year, he should be cut.
November 24th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
# oakfan92 Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Should have signed both TO and Moss. Can you imagine that combo!?!?!? And Moss back in the black and Silver colors? Ohhh I will do this in Madden alright.
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At least in Madden you don’t have to worry about their fragile egos…
November 24th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Wow Jerry, I can’t believe he let himself undergo “mysterious knee surgery”. I wouldn’t let somebody operate on me without knowing what was going on.
Then again, maybe your personal ignorance of something doesn’t qualify it as “mysterious”. If so, your world must be just jam packed with “mystery”. You better call Scooby Doo to help you out.
BAN THE TROLLS!! (or at least implement some “mysterious” ignore feature).
November 24th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
Great article Jerry, happy thanksgiving to you and all the followers.
November 24th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
I think it’s a great post, Jerry. At least he’s not Eric Chavez taking up 1/4 of the team salary. It’s too bad for Chaz. I hold no hope of him playing again. Louis Murphy, Jacoby Ford, and DHB better step up on Sunday. We need receivers catching the ball! Happy Thanksgiving, Raider Nation!
November 24th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Is it worth being “On the wings of maybe..” with this guy?Is he worth the write off?
November 24th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Am I allowed back in?
November 24th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
2.BornInOakland Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
In other news, KPIX has removed the Raiders game from their TV listings on their website as of today so the Raiders appear to be blacked out again.
I guess they know it’s not even close to a sell-out.
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That’s what happens when you get everybody’s hope up that you’re actually serious about winning and then come out the next Sunday and lay down and get beyotch slapped and peed on.
Horrible efforts like that and they don’t even deserve a sellout.
November 24th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
17.DaRayduh Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Am I allowed back in?
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I guess so. Welcome back.
November 24th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
When is everybody gonna admit that the DHB draft was a horrible one? WR’s taken ahead of him are making plays for the teams that got them;
-Crabtree-Makes the winning TD catch against Raiders and is playing much better than DHB EVER has.
-Maclin-Doin’ pretty darn good with Philly.
..Oh but we have to patient right? Fiddlesticks!
November 24th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
Thank you DJ. I wrote my assessment sunday night and was not very pretty, and the mod squad did not like it, so I apologized to Jerry and told him I would not swear anymore, and he has trusted me and thus has let me back in. Glad to be back.
November 24th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Cool. I was very upset about that game myself; still am.
Last Sunday was a HUGE letdown. Personally I am at the “here we go again” stage. Seems everytime you start to get excited about this team they give you what we got in Pittsburgh.
I blame myself for getting sucked in again. Logic tells me that when you don’t even have a starting caliber QB and your wide receivers are arguably the worst in the league, you can’t even expect to be a good team.
I want the Raiders to win more than anybody, but I think they are vastly overmatched and most certainly over-rated.
November 24th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
What to do about Chaz?
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Here, I”ll make it easy. Has anyone heard of the waiver wire?
November 24th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
WOW! look at Jerry shwing some spunk….lol on a team that values 40 times more than catching the ball.Jerry the why did they take Chaz? I think ford can catch and so can JLH. So can ZMiller so DHB for that matter the only guy on this team that really drops passes is Murphy. The others are just young and developing.
Jerry “why so serious”? seems a little personal for you if I can speak on it. But I do take exception to your assertion that they care more about 40 times. We have young kids learning the game but catching the football is not the problem it’s more the nuances of the game or their position that they struggle with.
November 24th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Chaz needs to go spend the off-season with Doc Richard Steadman
November 24th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
26.Violent Hands Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Chaz needs to go spend the off-season with Doc Richard Steadman
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…heck why not Oprahs boyfriend “Steadman” Graham? Maybe he can help too. Better yet, just get rid of the waste of space.
I’ll take 477,000 yr. to not do anything but stand around watching guys play football then everybody can feel sorry for me.
November 24th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
OK Djhonnyg don’t change if we start winning again OK you guy’s are worse than leaves blown about by the wind. You cannot make up your mind what the hell you’re looking at.
Yesterday everyone was crying for Ford to start now he’s a bum………..lol
This is a good football team that just lost a game, what did you think they were going to win tham all? show some backbone. Make up your mind one way or the other and have enough strength to stick with it. Either we stink or we don’t. Can’t stand gutlessness.
November 24th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
We are in the midst of a playoff run. It is demoralizing to players, to watch other players collect millions of dollar to stand on a separate work out field, while the first gorup gets their heads knocked off. There is a simple solution to that. It’s called the waiver wire.
November 25th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Priest, I’ve seen you comment a lot of DHB and how you think he is a stud. I really don’t think he is. I not going to call him a bust or anything, but we need to start taking players early on in the draft who can play NOW! It’s cool to take Chaz in the 7th etc. But look at our early draft picks and they either take many years to develop or never develop at all.
It’s true that every single other WR picked in teh first round is actually doing A LOT better than DHB in production and I think any of them would’ve been the smarter choice for us.
And, they need to get the nuances of the game under them by now. I get they’re “young” but no younger than many of WRs out there who are producing a lot more.
And yes our QB doesn’t help the situation, that’s for sure…
November 25th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Well I don’t know wether I think DHB is a stud at all. I think he’s struggling to develope but he is better than most say he is. A stud is someone who’s at a probowl level IMO he’s not even close.
We should be a lot better at WR no question unfortunately the best guy is always hurt. I don’t care what round a guy was drafted in once he’s n the team I wnat the guy who’s contributing. I think Murphy drops tooo many passes while JLH just is inconsistent. Ford I think is a player if we had DH in the Steeler game I think we play much better. Those are my honest feelings.
November 25th, 2010 at 12:40 am
What to do about Chaz?
Forget about him until his feet touch the field. Nice to dream though.
November 25th, 2010 at 1:01 am
It’s says a lot about the WR corp when we look to a seventh round draft pick for leadership.
November 25th, 2010 at 1:10 am
34.8RaiderReign8 Says:
November 25th, 2010 at 1:01 am
It’s says a lot about the WR corp when we look to a seventh round draft pick for leadership.
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Yes it does. It also says a lot about Chaz. Sometimes where (round) a guy is drafted says a lot about what the oranization needs the most, and sometimes where a guy is drafted doesn’t mean he should have been drafted there.
November 25th, 2010 at 1:16 am
Most of your wives are 7th round draft picks! Always fatigued, injured on friday nites, nobody believed in them but you and they dont want to be there! Im sorry
November 25th, 2010 at 1:35 am
Our recieving corp will bounce back..you think Ford is going to produce with pressure as a rookie in PITT. Murphy is just getting back and needs DHB, so he can feel like he’s not a fourth Rd pick..you think Higgins is going to worry anybody and be able to clear anyone out for the primary.
November 25th, 2010 at 1:54 am
Its crickets or dogs barking tonight for most. But our Raiders will win Sun and we will travel home with a gleam gentlemen. Lets save the draft talk until we lose number nine. Dont have the time to BS, bicker, irrationalize and think I could put this team in the playoffs. Happy Thanksgiving, to the windows to the wall baby.
November 25th, 2010 at 5:06 am
happy thanxgiving to all
November 25th, 2010 at 5:53 am
1st, The raiders knew his body was fragile…
2nd, Foot fractures is some of the worst kind of injuries, the bones are too tiny to actually heal, to be fully functional again
3rd, each time Chaz was injured, the raiders rushed him back…
This is on the raiders..
November 25th, 2010 at 6:14 am
Well Jerry you bring a fresh perspective to it as usual,Happy Thanksgiving to you!
As much as we are frustrated by the “Chaz Stuation” it remains to be seen if he’ll play at all or if he’ll be effective at all. But yeah the bigger picture is we probably haven’t drafted well at wr recently. I think if AD and Cable and Hue take a good look at the next wr draft class we’ll be able to get some good route running recievers that hang on to the ball and just happen to be fast also. And again our qb play hasn’t exactly been showcasing our young current wr talent!
These boys are young but they better start catching some damn balls!!!
November 25th, 2010 at 6:33 am
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Yeah it’s too bad about Chaz, I was really wanting to see him get out there and do some very cool things! I really wonder about the Raiders and their personnel assessment – they seem to get the guys at the bottom of the barrel.
Moss was waived by a very bad Denver team, how good can he be? I understand that there probably wasn’t much to chose from, but at the end of the season barring some great play that leaves no doubt as to how good of a player he is, Moss better be on the practice squad – don’t need anymore pretenders, we need players!
November 25th, 2010 at 6:37 am
Feliz dia de acao de gracas Nacao!
November 25th, 2010 at 6:45 am
“Take a look at every roster in the NFL and look at the corps of wide receivers. Everyone’s got a project, someone who doesn’t play, who’s been hurt, but has intriguing potential.”
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The difference being that other teams have “a” project at WR, while the Raiders have “several” projects.
Good read, though, Jerry. Happy Thanksgiving to you and all of Raider Nation!!!
November 25th, 2010 at 6:57 am
Shame about Chaz. Always hate to see a talented player’s career derailed by injuries but then, I know a few guys who had their careers ended before they got the chance to go pro.
Happy Turkey Day Nation! The buddies are coming over for football, eats, beers and herb. Enjoy!
November 25th, 2010 at 7:09 am
The difference being that other teams have “a” project at WR, while the Raiders have “several” projects.
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No the RAIDERS have ALL projects @ WR!
November 25th, 2010 at 7:12 am
Happy Thanksgiving,
Just got a good eatin sized Tom for the table.
Man, the .17 HMR can do anything!
November 25th, 2010 at 7:24 am
priesttj Says: This is a good football team …
excuse me, sir, this is an average football team with the potential to be good in the future if it can finally find a bona fide QB and at least one receiver who doesn’t have hands like a clock.
For the record, good football teams don’t lose 35-3.
Sorry to burst your bubble.
I’m a huge Raiders fan and have been since the 60s.
But i’m delusional enough to think that this is a “good” football team.
November 25th, 2010 at 7:25 am
not delusional enough is what i meant
November 25th, 2010 at 7:51 am
“Take a look at every roster in the NFL and look at the corps of wide receivers. Everyone’s got a project, someone who doesn’t play, who’s been hurt, but has intriguing potential.”
The problem is the Raiders have 6 projects. Not 1 decent WR. C´mon Man!
November 25th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Re Schilens: Nothing against the guy, just would like to have people on the roster that contribute on Sunday. If he’s not healthy put him on IR, bring someone else in every week until you find a guy that contributes. Give Chaz a chance when healthy next year in camp.
November 25th, 2010 at 7:56 am
I agree this is an average team. Not enough talent yet to be good. Need in order of importance QB, WR, RT, NT, S…
November 25th, 2010 at 8:26 am
If, and I mean a big if,Schillens actually gets healthy and has one good season,he will want a big payoff.They all do.He has proven he can’t hold up.IR and release with an injury settlement.
November 25th, 2010 at 8:26 am
You hit all the points on this one. If Chaz hadn’t shown the ability to make the plays he has made, there would be no furor over his injuries but he has shown the most promise of all of our receivers. The only one on the roster who I would accuse of having good hands right now is JLH. His speed happens to overshadow this though. Back to Chaz, he may be one of those gifted with both great hands and a worn out body. That is the real shame here. Happy Thanksgiving, Nation!
November 25th, 2010 at 8:59 am
I’m a good athlete trapped in a bad body too. lol
November 25th, 2010 at 9:11 am
“Amazing that the team that had the ultimate set of hands in Fred Biletnikoff doesn’t seem to value the whole process of catching the ball as much as it does 40-yard dash times, vertical stretch ability, etc.”
Bingo!
Does Al Davis even look at film when chosing a draft choice???
November 25th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Al needs to give 50% of his Raiders stock to Bill Parcells & let him run the team as GM.
Now THAT would be a great Xmas gift to the fans.
We could be winning this year.
November 25th, 2010 at 9:13 am
This team has plenty of talent.
Very poor coaching, however.
No blitzing and no misdirection on offense equals losing.
November 25th, 2010 at 9:17 am
amen KIRK
November 25th, 2010 at 9:25 am
Kamerion Wimbley is a huge untapped resource on this team.
Put Mitchell on the field with McClain, let Wimbley put his hand on the ground as a 5th pass rusher and expose some offensive tackles.
He does it some, and it’s pretty effective. It needs to happen more often.
November 25th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Is it coaching? How many different coaches have we seen come through here, with the same results?
Find coaches who can jive with Al’s way of playing football. Cable, Marshall, and Hue are the only ones in years who have had any success whatsoever doing that. We all know another GM isn’t coming through any time soon.
November 25th, 2010 at 9:30 am
They need to just cut it loose
November 25th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Actually Al needs to let Marshall do his job and that is to blitz more and stunt more. Al doesn’t like to blitz and likes to play man coverage , I think that is part of the problem with the defense playing consistently. Offensively I think its the QB that is more responsible for the receivers lack of production than having bad receivers. Just look what Rivers and Peyton are doing with scrubs.
November 25th, 2010 at 9:42 am
It’s a shame Al didn’t take Calvin Johnson over JaRussell…
Happy Thnaksgiving!
November 25th, 2010 at 10:14 am
CanuckRaider Says:
The buddies are coming over for football, eats, beers and herb.
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Nice.
Dam, we could’ve had Calvin instead of the junkie. See how he turned around and caught that underthrown pass while basically falling to the ground?
November 25th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Well Happy Turkeyday NATION!!!
Long time lots of reading no posting been too busy tough loss last week Pit just dominated our Oline and was too jacked up over the previous loss for us to do anything…..Our WR core might not be the best but they can all ball it up at times no question….But in here “jermac’s place” everyone seems to overreact and try to point the finger we just need to play ball every week and keep composure. Let the head coach pick a QB and stick with it, and continue to pound the rock.
CONGRATS Double R on the new addtion to the fam hope all is well in Podunk
And a big Whats up to the rest of the brethran!!!!!
November 25th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Trade 2012 1st rounder for 2011 1st rounder
1st round – C Stephen Wisniewski (Penn State)
2nd round – WR Michael Floyd (Notre Dame)
3rd round – QB Nathan Enderle (Idaho)
5th round – CB Davon House (New Mexico State)
6th round – NT Ian Williams (Notre Dame)
Sign FA G Harvey Dahl, RT Jared Gaither
Re-sign Seymour, Gallery, Huff, Bush, Routt.
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The more times I re-post this, the better the chances are of Al seeing it and saying “Hey, that’s not bad.”
We all know he reads Jerry’s blog after the DHB letter…
November 25th, 2010 at 10:42 am
YA…
just ad an Veteran WR to the mix, and you got my vote
November 25th, 2010 at 10:46 am
# La Milicia Negra Says:
November 25th, 2010 at 10:42 am
YA…
just ad an Veteran WR to the mix, and you got my vote
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Definitely wouldn’t mind that, especially if Floyd doesn’t fall far enough for the Raiders to take him.
November 25th, 2010 at 10:54 am
50.Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
November 25th, 2010 at 7:56 am
I agree this is an average team. Not enough talent yet to be good. Need in order of importance QB, WR, RT, NT, S…
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2010 order of imPOTence QB, WR, RT,
November 25th, 2010 at 10:55 am
62.Carl Weathers Says:
November 25th, 2010 at 9:42 am
It’s a shame Al didn’t take Calvin Johnson over JaRussell…
Happy Thnaksgiving!
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Who would be throwing him the ball? The same clowns we have now?
Happy Thanksgiving NATION.
November 25th, 2010 at 10:56 am
65.YoungAmerican Says:
November 25th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Trade 2012 1st rounder for 2011 1st rounder
1st round – C Stephen Wisniewski (Penn State)
2nd round – WR Michael Floyd (Notre Dame)
3rd round – QB Nathan Enderle (Idaho)
5th round – CB Davon House (New Mexico State)
6th round – NT Ian Williams (Notre Dame)
Sign FA G Harvey Dahl, RT Jared Gaither
Re-sign Seymour, Gallery, Huff, Bush, Routt.
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The more times I re-post this, the better the chances are of Al seeing it and saying “Hey, that’s not bad.”
We all know he reads Jerry’s blog after the DHB letter…
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This is a good plan, but I think we might need to go O-line in the second round also for depth, and quality. We still need a RT.
November 25th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Matt Reynolds in the second?
November 25th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Nate Solder in the second?
November 25th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Kris O’Dowd in the second?
November 25th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Joseph Barksdale in the second?
November 25th, 2010 at 11:02 am
This is a good plan, but I think we might need to go O-line in the second round also for depth, and quality. We still need a RT.
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Yeah I don’t disagree. If Floyd doesn’t fall into the Raiders’ laps, an OT should be the pick. Let him compete with Gaither or Tyson Clabo or whatever FA RT they can bring in. They need way more depth at tackle.
November 25th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Benjamin Ijalana ????????
November 25th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Alex Linnenkohl in the third?
November 25th, 2010 at 11:08 am
FYI I got a tip from a supposed “insider” Al is trying to pick up Barry Cofield.
Thoughts? I have not seen him play much.
November 25th, 2010 at 11:09 am
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
November 25th, 2010 at 11:10 am
BBBAAAUUUCCCE!!!
November 25th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Would Cofield mean Seymore is gone, Kelly back to UT and Cofield to DT?
November 25th, 2010 at 11:14 am
How bout we trade for Ray Lewis to mentor McClain?
November 25th, 2010 at 11:22 am
cofield would most likely be in the rotation. no way they say bye bye to seymour.
November 25th, 2010 at 11:41 am
# Bauce 2 Dope Says:
November 25th, 2010 at 11:40 am
I just wanna say to all my Raider brothers no matter where you are currently from or residing at….HAPPY FAWKIN HOLIDAYS!
This is first time in a long time during the holidays we can talk about our Raiders being alive for the postseason…..those punk ass family members and in laws who talk shhht about our team have ease off just a tad bit right now cuz they know we in striking distance of a January run…..Yall be safe out there now…..DUI’s are raining down like hell….I was at some scumbag bar last night and DUIs were getting handed out like crazy……trust me
Shout outs to that real crew…Norco Bob, Jhill,BHP,Raider Dell, MistaBrown,The REAL RAY,LAtotheBay,Plunketthead,PlunkHOF,D-Racs my dawg,PD81,408Raider,El Dirty,Since Frank Youell, RNORaider,909raider,Mistic1,Dakota,Bo,Bcz24,Vegas Raider,DMAC,707raiders,BigTed707,Banana always in the house, Young american I see ya mayne, Theculation you know u my family beyond Raider stuff, Carl Weathers keep at it go hard, STR you know your are the General of Texas, Djohnnyg as well, OAKGLENN no matter the alias i fux wit ya, eventho we stale about QB slot AIG, SnB is such a soldier, Raiderlen is my idol,Hwnrdr always at the games,GaterRaider the Sactown King all official, DKnight alwya s handlin biz i see ya mayne, Raider O you nail them studies baby we got ya back, Nnamdi21 and RaiderChaos yall keep them blogs up fk what these haters gotta say on ya, and RRS you thought I’d forget you bruh? NEVER!….hold down that podunk sectory ya feel me?……BuckeyeRaider you too for holding it down at the blogs Buckeye Ambassador,My dog the sage Lefty always spittin facts, exlaseasontix….lakers looking good dont riot,Texguy doesnt post much but I like his riffs on shhht,Inonewordraider we dont agree on alot but you are a Raider and I love ya mayne, I’ll never forget my GM Armchair and I just give props to anyone who rocks the Stabler! Stabler76 i see ya mayne!…..Raiderzmaverick, you in da game too,St Jimmy with his comedy is so needed, SteveAlford21 I can never leave you out, 504 Raider for holding us down in that crescent city, armond is my 510 playa fa sho, big ups to ArchiveTony for hitting me on that email, Chris in NY knows this game, RaiderRetribution ive always dug it mayne, Oh YEAAAAAAAAAAAh Snap into it with Macho Man Randy Savage, My dawg the smart one I call him Better Business Bureau but yall know him as Bart Bridge Blues…..now im hella drunk…i bet im forgetting some people….but if i did just know its all love…..even lame ass Kell and MR when they get on board
We are going to playoffs and will win the division…..No one will win in Oakland verse us….what does that mean? Yep at least 2nd round if not AFC title game….yeah im bold and im vicious!
Happy days for us are a coming…I love all yall guys truly!
November 25th, 2010 at 11:42 am
My dawg DMAC riding with the slap box!
November 25th, 2010 at 11:44 am
ARRRRRMOOOONNNNNDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!
November 25th, 2010 at 11:44 am
And i can never ever ever ever forget my boy 4evaRaider
November 25th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
BAAAAUUUUUCE!!!!!!!!
Thanks. And happy thanksgiving to you and yours.
Everyone else on this blog, happy thanksgiving to y’all as well. You guys provide insight that I would not otherwise be able to get here in Texas.
I read Jerrys blogs as well as all the comments on most days. So I appreciate everyone out there and their opinions.
November 25th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Jerry,
get your head out of your culo! i am sure he does feel bad – i woluld feel like chit if i’m pullin half a million a year and cant get to work for the last 2 years!But biz is biz and this is insanity- for a team that lacks consistency-especially in the offense – especially at reciever -gambling is stupid!
November 25th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
27.priesttj Says:
November 24th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
OK Djhonnyg don’t change if we start winning again OK you guy’s are worse than leaves blown about by the wind. You cannot make up your mind what the hell you’re looking at.
Yesterday everyone was crying for Ford to start now he’s a bum………..lol
This is a good football team that just lost a game, what did you think they were going to win tham all? show some backbone. Make up your mind one way or the other and have enough strength to stick with it. Either we stink or we don’t. Can’t stand gutlessness.
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The reason I have changed my mind so to speak on the team is what I saw in Pitsburgh. Even the ‘experts’ change their opinion on a team throughout the season. A team looks good on paper or plays well for few weeks then stinks it up. To ask that people take a stance and stick with it no matter what they see on the field is ridiculous. I was thinking ‘hey we have a pretty good team here and this guy JC isn’t as bad as I thought”. Then..Pittsburgh, and yes my opinion has changed just as it has for probably alot of people who thought the Raiders were for real and then watched last Sunday and thought “well, maybe not YET’.
As far as being a fan or wanting them to win, I have NEVER WAVERED and after all these years never will, but my realistic opinion after the Pittsburgh game is they can’t do it with THIS QB rotation. Whomever it is.
November 25th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Thanks for the love Baaauuuce! That’s the second time in about 2 weeks that you’ve brought everyone together and shouted out everyone specifically by name on the blog.
That’s what being a member of the Nation is all about and for that reason… I anoint you….
KING OF THE BLOG for the month of November!
Thanks for all the love, and for keeping us positive and motivated after that tough loss last Sunday.
November 25th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
I think Kanye West wrote Brien’s Thanksgiving dedication comment.
November 25th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Al Davis is thankful for crooked mob lawyers and Wayne Valley’s trip to Munich. Most Raider fans, however, are not.
November 25th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
I am starting to get the “geeked” for Sunday feeling, watching turkey day football brings on an early build up. Goes without saying, the Raiders need this win.
Detroit took a siesta in the second half, err got out coached that is. Reminded me of watch the Raider game last Sunday.
One game at a time.
You kNow it!
November 25th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
‘Sup fellas.
RMR, I see you’re full of holiday cheer, as usual. Oh well.
Happy Thanksgiving Raider Nation. To you and all of yours, as well.
November 25th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Giving thanks on Turkey Day to all the Raider Nation that keeps this blog moving and so entertaining that we can all kill that hour or 4 that we are all looking to do on here.
Give a special thanks to Al Davis, who has figured out a way to win with no QB and Tom Cable as a coach this season. Not exactly the typical recipe for success, but a win this weekend and we got serious football in December.
All we can ask for right??
Raiders!!!!!
November 25th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Drexl Says:
November 25th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Detroit took a siesta in the second half, err got out coached that is.
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Kind of like the Raiders…except the Raiders siesta started the minute after beating KC. Detroit put up a much better fight against NE than we did against the Steelers. NE just ran it up a little at the end to save face.
November 25th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 25th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Give a special thanks to Al Davis, who has figured out a way to win with no QB and Tom Cable as a coach this season.
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Uh, is the season over? Raiders only have 5 wins. And although I don’t think they’ll lose out, it’s certainly possible, considering the QB decision that was made immediately after the loss Sunday. Team Davis have tanked worse.
November 25th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Raiders need to bounce back from the embarrassment of the Steeler loss. I think they will. This team seems to have been a resilient bunch so far.
They cannot take Miami lightly however. The Dolphins are 5-5 also and have actually played better on the road. That Cameron Wake is a pass rushing freak. Raider OT’s better be on top of their game. Athletic, playmaking LB’s in Karlos Dansby and Channing Crowder,also. They are no slouch.
Raiders need and should bounce back and win this one, though. If Indy can beat SD Sunday night, that would set up for a very big game in SoCal next week.
The talking heads have already handed the West to the Chargers. Raiders could put an end to that talk.
But, first things first.
November 25th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
How ya doin, Vegas? It’s been awhile.
You got to enjoy a SF Giant Championship. I had to settle for a Joey Votto MVP award. Oh well. LOL.
You’re right, though. The raiders should be playing meaningful football into Dec for the first time in a long while.
After not having won more than five games in a season for seven straight years..I think most of us, if asked in the preseason would be thrilled to be 5-5 after 10 weeks.
Yes, the beatdown in pittsburgh left a bitter taste in everybody’s mouth. But I do not expect this team to tank. Or lose out. They bounce back and thump Miami in fact, IMO.
November 25th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Happy turkey day to raider nation. I’m thankfull for the raiders making this season mean something so far. We may all disagree and argue but that’s cause we are passionate about this team. Have fun with the family you all.
November 25th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
we need a new WR coach too!!!
November 26th, 2010 at 3:35 am
OK, I’M GOING TO SAY WHAT NO ONE IS SAYING BUT THINKING. DHB IS A MF B.U.S.T!!! CUT HIM AND HIS BUDDY THAT’S TAKING UP SPACE ON THE ROSTER THE INVISIBLE CHAZ!!NEXT YEAR’S DRAFT LOOK AT 1.WR’S 2. QB 3. RT 4. NT.
IF WE DONT LOOK AT QB’S HELL GIVE BOLLER HIS SHOT!!!HELL HE PLAYED BETTER THAN JC IN THE PRESEASON!
November 26th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
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