DHB awaits first post-Halloween catch
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 at 2:52 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News and notes Thursday as the Raiders prepare to visit the Jacksonville Jaguars:
— Darrius Heyward-Bey has no catches since Halloween and no worries.
Heyward-Bey ran a reverse for 14 yards, executed a “rub off’’ screen that freed Jacoby Ford up for a 4-yard touchdown pass from Jason Campbell and earned high marks from his coaches for blocking.
His season stats are exactly as they were following a 33-3 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 31 after he had five catches for a career-high 105 yards and a 69-yard touchdown catch: 19 receptions, 266 yards, 1 touchdown.
“There have been times he’s been open and we’ve missed him. There have been times the defense has taken him away,’’ offensive coordinator Hue Jackson said. “Sometimes it happens that way.’’
Said coach Tom Cable: “Certainly I’d like him to get balls, but there hasn’t been a lot of opportunity that way. He’s doing everything else. He maybe our best blocking receiver right now. He’s doing a lot of dirty work.’’
On the 4-yard pass to Ford for the touchdown, Heyward-Bey said he created room by simply running his route.
“I’m entitled to run my route,’’ Heyward-Bey said. “If the corner jumps it, then I’m the one that’s open and the ball comes to me.’’
— Cornerback Chris Johnson was limited in practice for the second consecutive day and thinks he’ll be able to play against Jacksonville. He missed the last two games with a groin strain.
“I’m working through it,’’ Johnson said. “I should be able to go. I don’t feel anything so we’ll see how it goes. I did everything, so I don’t see why not.’’
If Johnson returns and plays in the nickel, it could mean Michael Huff goes back to free safety and Stevie Brown to the bench, an alignment that brought some good work out of both players last week.
“I think it’s been a nice deal for Stevie,’’ Cable said. “He’s giving us the freedom to do this. Obviously Michael has the skill to go out there but you can’t do it if you don’t feel good about the safety in the middle of the field.’’
— Middle linebacker Rolando McClain (foot), defensive end Jarvis Moss (hand fracture) and safety Hiram Eugene did not practice. Moss fractured his hand in practice recently.
Players who were limited included wide receiver Chaz Schilens (foot, knee), tight end Zach Miller (plantar fasciitis, leg) defensive tackle John Henderson (foot), cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (ankle), safety Tyvon Branch (shoulder).
— Center Samson Satele was conspicuous both for his work on a fourth-and-1 quarterback sneak in which Campbell got three yards and a first down as well as well a handful second-level blocks in the run game and screen game.
As offensive linemen are wont to do, Satele said it wasn’t necessarily as sensational as it looked.
“I had a good game but there was still a lot of stuff I could improve on,’’ Satele said. “There’s some stuff, I watched it live on TV and it looks pretty good. There’s some other stuff that I can do a lot better. Like coaches say, it’s the little things.’’
Satele described Jacksonville’s 4-3 front as a constantly moving target, with a lot of stemming.
Of particular interest is defensive tackle Tyson Alualu, the first-round draft pick from Cal.
“I can’t wait for Alualu,’’ Satele said. “My cousin is married to his sister so it should be a good match.’’
– Rookie guard Bruce Campbell, the lone member of the rookie class who has yet to make his presence felt as a position player, was inactive against San Diego. Cable, however, feels good about Campbell’s progress.
“He needs a terrific offseason, but I think he’s going to be a dynamite player in the NFL,’’ Cable said. “I really like him, and the more I’m around him, and the more I get to work with him, he can learn, he gets it, and once he has it, it’s in there and it’s locked down, and I like it. I think his future is very bright.’’
Cable thinks Campbell could play tackle, but seems to be leaning toward leaving him at guard.
“When you watch that kid run and how powerful he is inside, sometimes anchoring down, he would give you some real stability inside there,’’ Cable said. “So, we’ll see what the future holds, but I like where he’s going.’’
Robert Gallery, like Campbell, was also a college tackle who was moved inside.
“I look at it like, if you have a small parking place and you’re going to try and put a big Cadillac in it and sometime it doesn’t quite fit,’’ Cable said. “And when guys don’t quite fit in there, for whatever reason, they’re not comfortable in space outside or they don’t handle the length of it, meaning they’re long but they don’t play long, there’s no business putting them out there because they’re going to get torn up.
“ So when you get big powerful guys like that guard, I think it really stabilizes your line.’’
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December 9th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Third!!!
December 9th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
FIRST!
December 9th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
they’re long but they don’t play long, there’s no business putting them out there because they’re going to get torn up.
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what a ringing endorsement of Gallery & Campbell, Coach Cable!
December 9th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
“I can’t wait for Alualu,’’ Satele said. “My cousin is married to his sister so it should be a good match.’’
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yeah. even Samson is ready to get after it!
the players are hungry. we will win
December 9th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
RE: DHB
Said coach Tom Cable “Certainly I’d like him to get balls”
LOL!
December 9th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Thank god the talking heads were wrong about us taking Bruce Campbell in round 1. Imagine what a schyt storm would be flying right now if we had!
McClain hasn’t been great, but at least he has been on the field.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Tom Cable
Lane Kiffin
Art Shell
Nor Turner
Bill Callahan
Jon Gruden
Joe Bugel
Mike White
These men all have two things in common. Obviously, they’re all idiots according to Al Davis’s loyal following. The second thing they all have in common? They were all hired by Al Davis, and highly praised by both he and Al’s minions at the time they were hired.
Either Davis and his minions are bipolar, or they simply do not have an eye for coaching talent, and that should be considered when they’re raving over the next head coach Al hires.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
All that DHB stuff about blocking and doing the dirty work is all fine and dandy, but it’s not like he’s a fifth round grunt. Isn’t his job to catch the ball and make plays? Talk about lowering the bar.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Bush said he is ready for another game of run, run, run.
“If we just keep running the ball and doing what we do, then that’s the Raiders,” Bush said. “If we come out, pound you, pound you, pound you, throw the ball, then we’ll get a lot accomplished.”
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This is what the Raiders need to focus on! Only ran the ball some 15x total in two games against Pitt and Miami.
Run the ball and run the ball some more
December 9th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
crister Says:
All that DHB stuff about blocking and doing the dirty work is all fine and dandy, but it’s not like he’s a fifth round grunt. Isn’t his job to catch the ball and make plays? Talk about lowering the bar.
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A lot of you may disagree, but this is all on the coaching staff. Your starting WRs should have plays that are specifically designed for them and I really don’t see it. You can’t tell me that DHB can’t get open on SCREEN or a hitch. I’t a damn shame that they are not giving this guys a chance to make plays. You can’t tell me that you can’t throw him 1 deep fade route every other game.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
DHB is a baller. Davis is looking like a genius now. I don’t know where this team would be without DHB’s fantastic blocking skills.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
McRaider, the Raiders are saving DHB for the playoffs. He is the secret weapon.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
DHB’s making good on his first round status by being a blocker? That’s the spin now? OMG…
December 9th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
..a blocker and a decoy.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
A.B. Paine III Says:
McRaider, the Raiders are saving DHB for the playoffs. He is the secret weapon.
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lol… I truly believe if Al was really involved in the offense like people claim he is, he would demand that DHB get 2 to 3 throws down the field per game.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
A decoy? He was running unabated on plays against Miami. Teams aren’t even covering him anymore.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Imagine being a receiver in the NFL and nobody will cover you, nor will your own QB throw the ball to you. You’re just running out there with your hands in the air, jumping around. Nobody cares. Not your QB. Not the opposing secondary. Not the coaches on either sideline. Not the fans. Only on this friggin team, I swear. Only a Davis scholarship.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
“I had a good game but there was still a lot of stuff I could improve on,’’ Satele said. “There’s some stuff, I watched it live on TV and it looks pretty good.
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Um, what?
December 9th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
A decoy? He was running unabated on plays against Miami. Teams aren’t even covering him anymore.
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The only way you can justify not getting him the ball is if he has completely regressed and gotten worse. If he looks bad in practice okay, but she a couple of weeks ago Tom said he looked really good catching the football.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
If you’re not going to play him, trade him to NE or Indy to see what he can do.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
McRaider5150 Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
If you’re not going to play him, trade him to NE or Indy to see what he can do.
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Probably catch balls on 5-10 slant and crossing routes per game and make plays after the catch. You know, like what we should do with him.
Al drafted him to be the next deep threat. If he can’t catch flys all day, he’s gonna block and set picks until he learns to make the big play with the ball in the air.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
McRaider5150 Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
If you’re not going to play him, trade him to NE or Indy to see what he can do.
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Probably catch balls on 5-10 slant and crossing routes per game and make plays after the catch. You know, like what we should do with him.
Al drafted him to be the next deep threat. If he can’t catch flys all day, he’s gonna block and set picks until he learns to make the big play with the ball in the air.
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I agree, but if you don’t target him at all in the course of a game, how will you know. Anyone that has played a WR at any level knows that you want the ball early and often.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Speaking of secret weapons….
“We’ll try to get (Shillens) a little more involed (Sunday) because he really brings something to our team”, Cable said..— per, Vittorio @ sfgate..
There you have it, our passing game problems are solved….
December 9th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Al drafted him to be the next deep threat.
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But of course he doesn’t meddle with the offensive game plan… he just drafts certain players to run SPECIFIC kinds of plays. LOL.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
If anyone reading this thinks that Crabree would have 40 catches for more that 700yrds if he was on our team, you are living in la la land.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
People calm down it’s only his (DHB) second year and he has no QB to speak of….did Trent Dilfer make any stars on his receiving core?
I doubt it!
December 9th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asAhSgIf_6M&feature=related
December 9th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
If the Raiders lose the remaining 4 games & Cable is fired …
HC Hue Jackson
OC Josh McDaniels
QB Coach Mike McCoy
WR Coach Adam Gase
DC Marvin Lewis
LB Coach Jeff FitzGerald
Tollner, Hackett, Lal, Marshall & Haluchak = goners
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It’d be awesome of we could win our last four games, AND this happened.
December 9th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Debo….seriously what kind of logic is that…..a coach takes a 5-11 team to 10-6 and gets fired?
December 9th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
McRaider5150 Says:
If anyone reading this thinks that Crabree would have 40 catches for more that 700yrds if he was on our team, you are living in la la land.
I hear you man. If you look at Tim Brown he did catch over 50 balls until his 5th year. Partially due to injury and he did not start, but still…
December 9th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Leonard Hankerson late second round pick if a center isn’t available please.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Sounds like everyone is happy and understands their role and that is what you need on a good football team.I think we are ready for the playoff run.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Tom Cable
Lane Kiffin
Art Shell
Nor Turner
Bill Callahan
Jon Gruden
Joe Bugel
Mike White
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Tom Cable has done an admirable job getting this ship turned around. Lane Kiffin is a pathological liar. Davis was right about that. Shell was a disaster. Callahan and Bugel are still offensive line coaches, Mike White won a ring on Dick Vermeil’s staff and your boy Jon Gruden is out of the league.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
who gives a freakingflyinF^+k what position Darrius Humuhumu-Bey was drafted. The kid WANTS to play football.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Seymour, Davis was right about Kiffin being a pathological liar…when he hired him? My point is, why does Al keep missing the mark with coaches?
December 9th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Al drafted him to be the next deep threat.
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But of course he doesn’t meddle with the offensive game plan… he just drafts certain players to run SPECIFIC kinds of plays. LOL.
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Every player is drafted to run specific kinds of plays. When was the last time you saw Peyton Manning running a bootleg?
December 9th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Seymour, it’s just that many here have said that Davis doesn’t meddle with the offense, only the defense. How am I supposed to believe that when Davis himself, not the coaches, is drafting specific guys on offense to run certain types of plays?
December 9th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Seymour, Davis was right about Kiffin being a pathological liar…when he hired him? My point is, why does Al keep missing the mark with coaches?
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Tell that to Pat Bowlen, Zygi Wilf and Jerry Jones. I’m sure they would all love to know who Al thinks is the next good coach.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
How did Satele watch himself play LIVE on tv?
December 9th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Every team has a deep threat. Ours was Randy Moss who pulled a Fat Albert Haynesworth on us and decided he did not want to play for $12mm a year. The Whiners went out and got Ginn Jr to play that position for them this year. He sucks. We finally got our deep threat last year with DHB. Sure, he has been slow to develop, but we all knew he was a project when he came on board here.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Seymour, how did Al Davis know Kiffin was a pathological liar, when he hired him? Why would Al hire him if he knew he was a pathological liar?
December 9th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
It’s all about which defense can force the other team to throw the ball. It’s not a good matchup for us and I think if we are going to win we will have to get up early on them. A close game favors their run game. Hope Groves and Henderson, “bring it” cause we are going to need it.
No matter what we are 4-0 in the division and just swept the Chargers. This battle between the Raiders and Chiefs will be taking place for years now with both teams young and moving up.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
# Coach on Wheels Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
How did Satele watch himself play LIVE on tv?
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They watch themselves on scoreboard screens in the stadium.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Seymour, how can Al Davis not meddle on offense when HE, not the coaches, but HE is deciding who the deep threat is?
December 9th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
KiffinRaider,
and your pathological identity is?…you wishing to be the cancer of this site. an endless self-replication for your needs without regard to any other body desiring only to su^k the life out of all around you. thoroughly amazing that you endure, but then again when an entity is self-replicating and self-driven to destruction it is only a matter of time.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
D.H. Bust is doing a great job as a decoy.
(snicker)
December 9th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Seymour, how did Al Davis know Kiffin was a pathological liar, when he hired him? Why would Al hire him if he knew he was a pathological liar?
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He didn’t. That’s why he hired him. It’s also why he fired him and it’s also why the mediator denied Kiffin’s claim.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
So, let me get this straight, Al Davis hires Lane Kiffin. Less than a year later, he learns Kiffin is a pathological liar. Wouldn’t it be time for Al to hire someone else to hire his head coaches, if he’s that poor at judging character?
December 9th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
909RaiderLifer Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Speaking of secret weapons….
“We’ll try to get (Shillens) a little more involed (Sunday) because he really brings something to our team”, Cable said..— per, Vittorio @ sfgate..
If ZMiller feels good we could be something
December 9th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
“I look at it like, if you have a small parking place and you’re going to try and put a big Cadillac in it and sometime it doesn’t quite fit,’’ Cable said. “And when guys don’t quite fit in there, for whatever reason, they’re not comfortable in space outside or they don’t handle the length of it, meaning they’re long but they don’t play long, there’s no business putting them out there because they’re going to get torn up.
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December 9th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
RMR UR MY IDOL
December 9th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Yeh, Cable…John Wooden over here.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Philosopher is not Cable’s strong suit. Although I have to admit, I saw a little bit of John Madden in that.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
So, let me get this straight, Al Davis hires Lane Kiffin. Less than a year later, he learns Kiffin is a pathological liar. Wouldn’t it be time for Al to hire someone else to hire his head coaches, if he’s that poor at judging character?
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No one can look into someone’s heart and see what type of person they are. If you are going to criticize anyone for the hiring of Lane Kiffin you should criticize the AD’s of the Universities of Tennessee and Southern California.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
True Post 54
December 9th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Seymour, wrong. Al Davis certainly can look into someone’s heart and tell what kind of person they are, at least that’s what so many of his admirers claim. He did that with John Madden, didn’t he? Ron Wolf as well, for that matter. Nobody picks management and coaches like Al. So, what happened? Why does he keep crapping out now? That’s a long list of coaches he was “wrong” about in the past decade. Time to step down, maybe? Everyone’s day comes, Seymour.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
We all know Davis needs help…. It’s kind of difficult to throw all the blame on him for picking up Kiffin.. The guys is a great Liar
December 9th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Kiffin, Cable, Shell, Turner, Callahan, Gruden, Bugel, White….
Kind of difficult to blame him now? That’s 8 coaches he was “wrong” about in the past decade according to his loyal following. When do we start blaming Al? When he craps out with, say, the 20th straight coach in 22 years?
December 9th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Naturally, DHB was able to sell himself as a guy just running around aimlessly, crashing into people, and setting up a perfect “pick”.
The perfect candidate for the act. He can add it to the resume:
Great blocker
Best “picker”
Master Decoy
Hard-worker
Good kid
Everything but the basics of catching the ball, getting yards and scoring touchdowns.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
I blame him for not letting me be GM…
December 9th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
If I become GM will you be my head coach RMR?
December 9th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
When do we start blaming Al?
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I don’t know who “we” is, but you and plenty of others having been blaming him for EVERYTHING, the last 20 years.
When we win this weekend, can we blame that on Al too?
December 9th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
You guys are calling Gruden a crappy coach? Maybe for TB but he steadily built a machine in Oakland that was nearly unstoppable until…..we lost Gruden and went against him.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Man, POS La Quinta Inn.
No NFLN.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
The story sunday will be the turnover game. Jags are minus 11. We slaughter, gut and skin the cats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 9th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Look at DHB’s targets in the earlier part of the year. He was getting more targets than any other receiver and catching ALWAYS less than 50% of them. It was rediculous and they kept trying to force him the ball and he didn’t adjust to the ball in the air, made some drops and caught a couple.
He maybe can turn into something. Why force him into the game if he is not getting open? Those routes you’re talking about he does run sometimes. He’s not always running for the endzone.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
At least Al Dvais is in the HOF and has rebiult this team weell enough to win again. Wich is something the vast majority said that he could not do.
If this team makes the playoofs he will have pulled it off for the 5th decade in a row. Something that is unprecedented. The niners are headed for the 8th non=wining season in a row. They have a snot nosed kid as an owner and a blowhard for a coach unless the turn around in the next 2 years or they will lose tons of fans.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Just Fire Baby, you don’t have to get so defensive. I just want to know when Davis’s loyalists are ever going to blame Davis for the fact that he can’t seem to pick the right coach.
December 9th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
I wonder if DHB could put on another 20-25 pounds and become a FB?
December 9th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Cable is the right coach. They play him. They don’t give up. He’s made mistakes with the quarter back shuffle. But we are obviously moving in the right direction. CAn’t see that ??? You have to blind.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
They play FOR him. 60 minutes.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Just Fire Baby, you baited me and others with the article about Luke Scott today. I took the bait, gave my opinion on the article. A few of us did, from different sides. A nice argument broke out over it. You were nowhere to be found. So it’s a little late for you to pretend to be just an innocent Raider fan here to talk football, isn’t it? I think we know you’re here for more than that. So cut the sappy routine out.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Cable is the right coach. He knows how to manage up, i.e. manage his boss
December 9th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
They’re one guy in here who insist Mr Davis forces the coaches to throw to DHB. Well I’ve seen 2 passes aimed at him in 4 games. He was hurt two of them. But yet many insist that he’s being forced on this team. As if we have some great players at WR waiting in the wings.
The Raiders need to continue to play this kid if tey ever want to see him develope. It’s imperative fr the future of this team to help him develope he just has the best potential on this team to be a great player. Now if his attitude or work ethic suffer then we have a different set of problems but this kid is a good sldier who needs to have a little bit of jackass to his game. He needs to get in JC’s face and demand the ball…………p
eriod
He needs to demand the ball with his mouth and his play when the ball is thrown his way………….period
December 9th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
priest, you always refer to players you like as “kid”. Something creepy about that.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Al DOES have an eye for good coaches, bt has made some questionable hires over the years.
IMO:
-Madden -Widely acclaimed. HOFamer
-Flores-Goes on to GM and coach with Seattle
-Gruden-Unheralded young coach from Philly. To date; quite heralded.
-Norv Turner-Widely considered to be a solid coach. Not elite… but solid.
-Lane Kiffin- Tennessee is mad at him NOT for being a bad coach but because they consider him an excellent coach and they wanted him to stay. Scumbag? Yes. Bad coach? Not sure, but he gets a lot of respect.
Joe Bugel- Probably the greatest NFL head coach to ever strap on a dildo…i mean headphones.*
Art Shell- Not so good.
*kidding.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
I know the kid. he will never get in anyone’s face
December 9th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Djohnnyg,
Gruden? Are you serious? He flirted with the Notre Dame job, and that cost us the 2001 season. He was another bad choice by Al. He wasn’t a real Raider. Wasn’t loyal.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
I provide the script, and allow you to play the actor.
Well done
December 9th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
priesttj Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
At least Al Davis is in the HOF and has rebiult this team well enough to win again. Which is something the vast majority said that he could not do.
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You are absolutely right about that. I don’t know of ANYBODY, outside of us hardcore fans, who thought Al Davis would/COULD rebuild this franchise and be competitive again. It was widely stated that there was NO WAY the Raiders would be back UNTIL Al was gone.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
No doubt, JFB. And I’ll bite a lot of times. Politics is my weakness, you know that. That being said, we both know you’re not innocent. So when you pull these sappy guilt trips like you just did, pretending to just be a fan here discussing your team, you know you’re getting no mercy from me.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
The majority of passes to DHB have really been bad passes – no question about it. Think of Campbell’s first passes to him vs Tenn. They were both deep and poorly thrown. One was way overthrown and the other was out of bounds if I remember correctly.
Eventually, I hope, DHB will emerge as one of the top WRs in the league. He has the work ethic and the raw talent – he just has to put it all together.
But it has been a travesty that the coaching staff haven’t worked in short slants and the like to get the ball to him.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Now that we have that out of the way, JFB. You predicted Raiders over Colts earlier by 21. Were you joking?
December 9th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
No it wasn’t out of bounds, DHB was getting mauled down the field with no call. It went weeks of mauling and the refs barely called anything.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
But Luke Scott is a damn fool for that one, thought I would share it.
The reporter was screwing with him so bad, keeps asking him questions about Ted Nugent, lol.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Well looks like VY will be on the market. It’ll be either him of Fisher – no co-existing there.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
I remember seeing a guy wearing a Raider jacket in a grocery store (unusual in a midwestern town where you are either a Bears or Packers fan). Well, I tapped him on the shoulder and said ‘hey so you’re Raider fan?’ he said ‘yes’, I said ‘what’s the deal with our team man?’. He said ‘we won’t do nothin’ till the old man’s gone’. So yes, that was the general thought that nothing would happen till Al was ‘gone’.
With the draft he had, and the way the team is playing, I’d say Al is somewhat redeeming himself.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
RMR – AD gets all the blame and the credit for pretty much the entire history of the team. He deserves way more credit than blame. Nobody is always right. Get over it. Oh, that’s right, we’re starting to win again (which you said we wouldn’t do) and you need something to complain about.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
It was an exaggeration, but I think we match-up very well with them.
However, I realize they are playing tonight, and they are going to have an extra few days for travel and preparation.
So….Raiders by 10, not 21
December 9th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
He played Luke like a fiddle. That was my response to the article. I wasn’t going to respond because you were obviously baiting, but it was such a soft ball right down the middle I couldn’t help.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
78.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Djohnnyg,
Gruden? Are you serious? He flirted with the Notre Dame job, and that cost us the 2001 season. He was another bad choice by Al. He wasn’t a real Raider. Wasn’t loyal.
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No, I meant that he is “considered” to be a top level coach. No doubt man, he was not a “loyal Raider”.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
T’pin to be honest and I didn’t want to mention it but he gets interferred with a lot, they don’t call it. Sure there are too many time sthe ball was poorly thrown by both QB’s or his #’s would be in the low 40’s somehow the Raiders have to fix this Iknow this kid works hard to fix it but the coaches just haven’t been much help either. Even Murphy’s #’s should be twice what they are. But when you shuffle QB’s back and forth no timing gets established that’s why fans think we cannt win via the pass. When actually if we use theese last few games to do so we can prove that is NOT the case.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Is VY injured? Maybe thats a stupid question but whats the deal there? I never heard of him being injured so bad he couldn’t play.
Otherwise you have got to be out of your damn mind to play Collins over him.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
I’m not worried about DHB. If he has the desire to be better, actually works really hard to get there, and have the raw talent to work with; eventually it will come. Its just a matter of time.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Cable made a lot of sense about the B Campbell debate/ issue. Just because he is long, iydoesnt mean he plays that way. Some have 4.2 speed, but you don’t see it on the field, and some havr 4.4 speed, but they run much faster on the field.
I hope Campbell can develop into a good OL, but I still think he can be an OT in the NFL.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Same with Nnam. Now he’s been the best corner in the league for years now.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
vine young is not wanted on that team…he is a distraction and has been denied access to the facility.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
It doesn’t*
Have*
December 9th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
olinesux Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
vine young is not wanted on that team…he is a distraction and has been denied access to the facility.
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Distraction to the team? HAHAHAHA
Must be distraction to the coach. Since when does winning become a distraction? LOL
I’m sure the team wants to win.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
And he was placed on IR for that? OMG ..can’t be true.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
I like DHB, and I think he will be a solid WR in the NFL.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
In case anyone missed it :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asAhSgIf_6M&feature=related
December 9th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
I like DHB as well, I just lose more and more hope with each catchless game.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
yeah but fisher doesnt want take any crap…supposedly the locker room agrees.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
There should be a few good QBs available next season from FA & the Draft.
We need to add another QB IMO.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Looks like Manning is playing with a buch of backups. Its crazy watching how “unpolished” this team is. Yet Manning is that damn good that he can still challenge teams to have a shot a winning.
I’m not buying this crap about Manning from the media. If you watch this team – they clearing are not on the same page or even at the same talent level as their regular starters. Yet he is making them as viable as anyone can hope.
December 9th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
For his own sake, DHB better start demanding the ball more to prove he can be a big time receiver or this will be his ONLY big payday.
Not many teams are gonna pay big time $ for a guy to block or run screens for the REAL studs who are making the plays.
December 9th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
IF you do not have NFLN they are playing the game on NFL.com
December 9th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Still think the Colts are a good matchup for us, but we have to be able to run on Jacksonville. The strength of their d is their interior d line and thats the weakness of our offense
December 9th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
NFLN on NFL.com’s version of the game is better than live TV!
Titans are pathetic. They are just lethargic. Anyways. I’m outta here. This game is putting me asleep.
December 9th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
# M Lonetree Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
who gives a freakingflyinF^+k what position Darrius Humuhumu-Bey was drafted. The kid WANTS to play football.
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he WANTS to play football?
Doesn’t everyone in the NFL WANT to play football?
Here’s a news flash for you.
The players on the college football teams? They also WANT to play football. High school? Same thing. and on, and on, and on.
Saying someone making 22 million, who actually stinks at playing the game, WANTS to play isn’t enough. Maybe he should actually PLAY the game?
December 9th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
# RaiderDebo Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
If the Raiders lose the remaining 4 games & Cable is fired …
HC Hue Jackson
OC Josh McDaniels
QB Coach Mike McCoy
WR Coach Adam Gase
DC Marvin Lewis
LB Coach Jeff FitzGerald
Tollner, Hackett, Lal, Marshall & Haluchak = goners
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It’d be awesome of we could win our last four games, AND this happened.
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I agree somewhat, though Hue would have to take a backseat and not be the HC… If I was the owner, I would use at least 1/4 of what the players were paid to coach salaries…
and i would have an over-abundance of talent coaching their position!
HC Gary Kubiak
OC Marc Trestman
QB Coach Josh McDaniels
OL Coach Bill Callahan
WR Coach Hue Jackson
RB Coach Tom Rathman
DC Marvin Lewis
DL Coach Mike Waufle
LB Coach Jack Del Rio
DB Coach Jeff Fisher
ST Coach Brian Schneider
Kicker Coach Morten Andersen
December 9th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
# Silver-and-black666 Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Debo….seriously what kind of logic is that…..a coach takes a 5-11 team to 10-6 and gets fired?
LOL…true to logic, but didn’t AJ Smith fire Marty after a 14-2 season? Difference…Cable is not deliberately trying to piss Al off…
December 9th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
78.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Djohnnyg,
Gruden? Are you serious? He flirted with the Notre Dame job, and that cost us the 2001 season. He was another bad choice by Al. He wasn’t a real Raider. Wasn’t loyal.
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You should read up before you open mouth, insert foot.
Notre Dame brought up Gruden. Gruden didn’t do anything in their direction. No interviews. No discussions. Not a minute lost from running the Raiders.
When asked about the fact Notre Dame was interested in him, Gruden simply replied “I already have a job. I’m coach of the Oakland Raiders”
Al tried to run that angle when he refused to give Gruden what he was promised. Al was stupid for even trying that, and you are equally as ignorant for following along like a sheep.
December 9th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Bwahahahhahhahaa
BSJ… THATS exactly why we will never trade Condo!!
worst snap ever
December 9th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
# priesttj Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
T’pin to be honest and I didn’t want to mention it but he gets interferred with a lot, they don’t call it. Sure there are too many time sthe ball was poorly thrown by both QB’s or his #’s would be in the low 40’s somehow the Raiders have to fix this Iknow this kid works hard to fix it but the coaches just haven’t been much help either. Even Murphy’s #’s should be twice what they are. But when you shuffle QB’s back and forth no timing gets established that’s why fans think we cannt win via the pass. When actually if we use theese last few games to do so we can prove that is NOT the case.
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some make excuses.
others toss out a couple of excuses.
but excuses after excuse after excuse?
You ever actually blame players for screwing up?
December 9th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Why is Jeff Fisher on the hot seat, yet if he does get fired he instantly becomes the hottest coaching prospect in the league?
I think he goes to Denver as long as Kubiak keeps his gig in Houston. That is IF hr gets canned in Tenn.
December 9th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
How about Cable going to Denver?
December 9th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
How about Cable goes to Denver and Phillip Fulmer comes to the Raiders?
December 9th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Their was an article on AFC West Blog, BSPN
Hue as the Broncos next Head Coach..???
December 9th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
LMN, seen that….lol!!
December 9th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
R8eray,
Saw another one linking him to Cinci. I think thats more likely, Al would promote Hue before he let him go to Denver, he loves the guy
December 9th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I wouldn’t put cable on AD’s list of coahes who didn’t succeed here
cable is the only coach since 02 to have the team playing at a somewhat high level
December 9th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
120.r8eray Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Their was an article on AFC West Blog, BSPN
Hue as the Broncos next Head Coach..???
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Yeah, a guy who’s only good enough to be an ASSISTANT coach for Al Davis is the HEAD COACH choice for Denver? Who’s “dysfunctional” now?
December 9th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
bowlen already said that the next coach of the donks will have no say in team personnel…doubt fisher, gruden or any other high profile coaches will go for that.
December 9th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
If Hue gets the gig in Denver it kind of squelches the idea of Oakland being a graveyard for a coaches career. Yeah “Don’t wanna go to Oakland, you just might have your career take off to another level”.
December 9th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
DJohn…
Im not saying is realistic, Im saying that how I would like my coaching staff to look like =)
December 9th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
DJohn…
well Kiffin spiked his career by going here… He got the USC gig he wanted..
December 9th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Hue will get the Raider coaching job before Al lets him go to Denver.
December 9th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Hue or Cable…?
December 9th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
I hope nobody goes to Denver!!!
December 9th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
# GalacticGus Says:
December 8th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Rest of the way, we need to be 49er bronco, and Bengal fans as they play the remaining 3 games against the Chargers. We will need the Chargers to redeem themselves and take their anger out on Kansas City.
We will also be pulling for Titans against Chiefs.
other than that, if we do not Win the division at 10-6 or 9-7, we can still make Wild Card as long as the following teams who are the main favorites, the Jets and Ravens to lose their tough remaining schedules.
The Jets have Dolphins, Steelers, Bears and Bills.
if they win at the bills and lose the rest, it still puts them at a commanding position.
The Ravens on the other hand have the Texans Browns Saints and Bengals. I am rooting for the Bengals to finish strong because we are going to need them. Same as the browns. I hope they finish 8 and 8. Jets and Ravens do not have gimme games. they are a tough schedule and 2 or three losses is very possible leaving the wild card winner up for grabs at 10-6 and even 9-7
December 9th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
128.La Milicia Negra Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
DJohn…
well Kiffin spiked his career by going here… He got the USC gig he wanted..
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I’m with ya there. If Cable were gone, Kubiak would be a pretty good choice if we could get him.
Being Raider coach hasn’t hurt anybody despite what the “haters” say sometimes. Look at:
-Gruden goes to TB and wins a ring with Tampa paying big $ to get him.
-Norv Turner goes to SD
-Kiffin gets in the spotlight as u mentioned and gets TWO top collegiate gigs and his dream job at USC.
Being here doesn’t hurt a coach by any means.
-Norv
December 9th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
if we lose Cable, he will go to Denver! lol. I hope that doesn’t happen. I like the Cable guy. Most animated coach since Madden. You didn’t see that much from Gruden other than his trademark scowl. Cable has a more jovial attitude like Madden. But i like Gruden too, Cable is the best we had since Gruden as far as where the team is now.
December 9th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
the raiders have a big upside now, let’s say shillens stays healthy (a big if) and ford continues his play of late, dmac and bush continue where they left off, zach continues to improve along with the o-line, campbell picks up where we left off in san d, and the defense can stay healthy, the only thing that can stop us is us,,,and kansass schitty
December 9th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Rams have a chance to put a showing on the chiefs when they meet in two weeks in the battle for Missouri
December 9th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
You guys have to pick ONE HEAD COACH..
HUE OR CABLE WHO IS IT??
December 9th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
All this talk about coaches going and coaches coming for some reason people seem to think everybody in humanity wants Jon Gruden. Well Gruden has had 2 NFL gigs one he left the other fired, what makes you think everyone is so enamored with him? I certainly am nopt saying he’s a bad coach but he wn a SB in Tampa and tehy fired him………..don’t you think other owners will wonder how in hell that happened? The Glaciers are known for patience why would they fire boy wonder? He had done what everyone said could not be done there.
I think not nearly as many owners want him as is reported. I think he is a sexy name is all but luster has since been eroding. I have a feeling 4-5 jobs will get filled before he gets one. If I were him I’d try charming the Florida Gators.
December 9th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
# TerrapinRaider Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Is VY injured? Maybe that’s a stupid question but whats the deal there? I never heard of him being injured so bad he couldn’t play.
Otherwise you have got to be out of your damn mind to play Collins over him.
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Torn thumb tendon – on IR. Plus the HC is pissed at him for an attitude problem.
December 9th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
137.r8eray Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
You guys have to pick ONE HEAD COACH..
HUE OR CABLE WHO IS IT??
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I have to pass on that one. My jury is still out on Cable till I see how the season wraps.
December 9th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Jeff Fisher said that he is no longer the starter and put him on IR. He threw his jersey in the stands…he’s most likely done in Tennessee!
December 9th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
If not Cable, than Gruden. I want Cable to stay, that means we went pretty far this year and made playoffs. I would not want Hue over Cable. Hue is good offensive coordinator material but as far as overseeing the entire operation, I believe Cable is doing a fine job and thus should not tamper with that continuity. Only way I see Cable stepping down as assistant head Coach/ Offensive Line Coach as was Bill Callahan is if Gruden took over and there is no way it can be ruled out because anything is possible with egos aside. I am not one to jump to the conclusion about hearsay surrounding power struggle and not being able to cooperate over control. I don’t think Gruden for all you Gruden lovers who are on his nuts like RMR, is that much of a napoleon that he needs to have so much power and neither is Tom Cable who knows how to be within a system and work with the owner well as of far without an ego.
December 9th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
that would be doing his character an injustice to make such assumptions !
December 9th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
129.A.B. Paine III Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Hue will get the Raider coaching job before Al lets him go to Denver.
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Why,? Really he has not shown much. We have NO rhythm on offense to speak of. I love the fact that we can run the ball, but the timing, and types of runs are pretty elementary. Most any OC can call them. Our passing game is BLAA blaa blaa. I know JC and Grad are slow thinkers, but c’mon this passing game sucks bad.
December 9th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Hujack would be a mistake at this point he hasn’t done anything yet. HC is a very difficult job it’s taken him this long to settle on a QB and his favorite is on IR. Let him grow some before even leaning in that direction.
Tom Cable is just learning how hard that job really is if he gets to 9 wins he stays no matter what. Cable cost this team 2 wins with his indecisiveness. How in hell do you bench a starter 6 qrtrs int the season it created a mess and he barely has extracated himself from it. It’s OK to pull him a couple of times but to bench him for the season after 6qrtrs is not only wrong it showed he had very little confidence in his original decision to start him. You have to give a QB 5-6 games to determine what he is, if you have enough confidence to start him you hould have enough confience in that decision to see it through. He didn’t he panicked and we paid. This team would be leading this division if not for that lack of confidence in JC from the beginning. I firmly believe that now based on the past 11 games.
I alwyas thought we would be a better team with JC if he’s playing well the thing was to get him playing well and he never really gave him a chance to do so. To expect a guy to come in to a new team and start off hot or well is ignorant. He should’ve expected to see his struggles. He should’ve expected tp see him look a little out f sorts that was more probable than anything. You should’ve known that he would have to woork his way put of it. Then if he couldn’t the team would understand the move.
December 9th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
# GalacticGus Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
We need to keep Cable around no matter what for the sake of respect and continuity.. loyalty and commitment to excellence. Even if it means a demotion although I would never think Hue is a candidate for head coach if Cable were to be retained in the case of a demotion. I cannot see that happen for that wold be a disrespect. Bringing in someone with history and credential, particular history with the Raiders, would be a classic move in that the only way I can see Cable retained under Al’s terms in agreement with all parties involved. If Al would give Shell another chance, he would certainly be open to Gruden if there can be an understanding. Gruden is watching the Raiders from afar and is probably liking what he sees when we dominate. he is probably thinking, if i only had this team now… and I like the coaches. Hue would probably somewhat fill in the role of Tollner and Hackett to some regard if not released and allowed to be given a job elsewhere in that unbelievable scenario. lol
# GalacticGus Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
I think Gruden, can come in and be an multi dimensional offensive wiz utilizing west coast offense dictated by game situations with some deep strikes made possible by the current power running / Zbs hybrid run scheme. We will have a number one running team with Cable as O line coach and a better assistant coach than Callahan as far as motivation and animation.
# GalacticGus Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Raiders are the next Superbowl dynasty. We got one monkey off our back and swept them this year, making it the statement of the year as thus far. Now, we have the monster ahead of us in past superbowl winners New England Cheatriots, and the Stealers, the Colts, in our way, the Dragons that we must slay heroically.
December 9th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
He didn’t do it once he repeated that mistake with the Miami game and we lost a game we should not have due to it. The biggest ci=ontributing factor was Hujack npot understanding that Bush was of paramount importance in that game. Had he run Mike Bush at the Steelers early they would never have been able to blitz JC they would’ve been forced to play field position football the lead of 21-3 would never have happened and thus a better chance to win that game. Now all the naysayers will say we could noyt run on the Steelers and I have to disagree. If you play smash mouth early and often enough you soften any defense. The secret to beating the Steelers is running at their LBs with a big back like Bush early and often even though it’s not very successful what you want is them to have ttackle him early taking the steam out of that blitz package they have. Then play field position and takje shots deep often enough to make them respect that. By the second half that defense will soften and 1 yard gains turn into 4 yard gains and more. All you have to do is go deep enough to make them believe that you will even if it doesn’t work.
That is the best way to play them if you come out throwing they will kill you. You have to make them play run first if they can tee of on your QB early you are dead…………..period.
December 9th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
We are one bad blown assignment and a missed filled goal from being 8-4. like parcells said nevertheless, you are what your record is… thus our record the last eight games is 5-3 which included the bad 49er showing and not the arizona missed kicked game
December 9th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Thats why you dont give the ball back to the Colts in that situation. should have gone for that 4th down
December 9th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Galacticus
You have to be kidding Big Al isn’t nearly as connected to Gruden as he was to Shell he rehired Shell because he fired him prematurely. Shell was a RAIDER Gruden never was. Gruden was never as enamored with the silver and black as people in here want to believe and I talked to the man. I watched him coach up close he never bought the Raider ideals the way some of want to believe he did. He always had roaming eyes.
December 9th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
I agree Bush is a great back that can set up McFadden and not vice versa as far as consistency. Mc Fadden can run solely great on some teams, but will need Bush to carry the load on others for him to have relatively more success than if he were to do it by himself. I love this duo, they keep each other fresh and healthy.
December 9th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Great thing is both of them can catch a ball out of the back field, and this is aside our best handed receiving threat as full back since jon ritchie, Marcel Reece.
December 9th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
repost from other site
Jaxonville pass D trouble if they bite
Out of our 3 blowout (meaning our O got shut down) losses, there was one thing in common. All 3 teams had what seemed to be horrible pass D coming in. Titans were at the bottom of the league last year. SF pass D seemed easy to pick on on paper, and so did the Steelers. I’m pretty convinced that the coaches see those teams coming and change our game (which is a big reason our QB ends up on the ground in those games) to a passing attack, in which I think they’ve had enough failed opportunities up to this point. Jaxonville is coming in with a bad pass D and I hope to not be switching up again. I really believe they need to pound that rock over and over mixed up with the play action, reverses, and occasional deep play. If they stop DMC cold, they need to put in Big Boy Bush and force the issue. Am I trippin or does that sound about right?
December 9th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
I had a dream that Darrius Heyward Bey yay was going to break out again the week against San Diego and i thought at the time it was against San Diego. I hope it was a foretelling of Jacksonville now that we have San Diego in the books in which he made an impressive run that we should continue to use.
December 9th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Jesus Christ. nuff said
December 9th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Everyone here realizes that Jon Gruden will never coach the Raiders again, right?
December 9th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
raiders
December 9th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
that is the consensus. frankly i don’t care if he does or doesn’t. I like Cable. my contention is if Cable were to be replaced, I’d rather have Gruden if he were to be available. My opinion is not based on what people think may or may not happen, but what i would prefer to happen.
December 9th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
I watch Bush make catches that very few big backs can make. He has great hands and he and DMC are as formidable a duo as I can ever remember. They are very different with the same skillset, if that’s possible. DMC is a perimeter runner Bush between the tackles DMC has become a very skilled runner and Bush is as well they both can block and throw the ball. But one is a physically dominant runner while the other is more a scatback with power and has downfield rec ability but s does the other guy.
When you add the FB in the mix who has those same gifts needs a lot of work blocking but man Reece is so gifted it’s sick. This backfield could be historically good. For this team to ever go away from using these guys is criminal to me. Reece if push cmes to shove can play Bush’s role as a HB if they get another pure blocking back he so gifted it’s unreal.
That’s why Hujhack at times forgets he has Bush he has too many weapons when everyone is healthy. Out Backfield should dominate the ball game in game out if they do that this team can beat anybody………..period It makes the passing lanes wide open downfield for guys like Ford DHB and Murphy and Schilens. You don’t need a great QB to win with this team you need a guy who wont hurt you………..period
December 9th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
But it’s not going to happen. Gruden will go to a team that will let him choose his staff and roster.
December 9th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Very curious to see what the Raiders do about Bush in the offseason.
December 9th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
We ARE a rush first team, period…
Our strength is in the backfield and wearing down a defense w/ Bush and DMac the ‘DB Jack’…
Watching these two beat down the opposing Defense is very satisfying, and gets the whole team going.
Don’t know why we stayed away from the two back style early on, but nows the time for it to shine…
As soon as we have established a ground game,
we will get the open looks thru the air…
December 9th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Very curious to see what the Raiders do about Bush in the offseason.
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Yeah, Bush & Zack Miller, might get Davis back into the 1st round.
December 9th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Drixxel
I’ve been preaching that formula from day1, Bush early and so DMC can be even more effective when Bush is in the mix early DMC has better games. If you go back and look at his YPC average when Bush is running well he averages almost .5 yards better because of the change of pace. Wheh he carries the load solely he has very good games but his average YPC is lower. That’s why I say the two together is a very tough out defenses cannot gage them as easily.
The team plays much better IMO keeping DMC in the passsing game is always HUGE because they have to chase him him in openfield which is vey tough. But to be honest they both are tough in openfield that’s why I say you must keep them both in this offense at all times. This becomes a much much better team that way.
December 9th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
In Cable I trust. good nite
December 9th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
To even think Bush wnt get a big payday from Mr Davis shows a lack of understanding of who he is. This is as done a deal as any……………period
Mr Davis has been a openly been a huge supporter of Mike Bush.
December 9th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
With all the speed in our secondary and 36 sacks what is up with only 7 picks?
December 9th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
And only 52 passes defended??
December 9th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
The RAIDERS rank 28th in Passes defended, and 29th in Interceptions. What gives?
December 9th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
our defense is shut down good right now, so if our offense can field ford and schillens and dmac and bush and miller they all have good hands, ford shillens and dmac have world class speed, hard to cover with eight in the box!!!!that lineup will stretch the defense before the ball is snapped. they have four games to get their timing and confidence together!! perfect time for everyone to be getting healthy…i wonder if that was cables plan all along?
December 9th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Olinesux Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
bowlen already said that the next coach of the donks will have no say in team personnel…doubt fisher, gruden or any other high profile coaches will go for that.
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That would be Elway’s gig, executive management. Next coach will be a puppet.
December 9th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Drexxl,
I don’t think you’re trippin’ at all. You gotta pound that rock. If the Raiders play a mostly mistake free game, we should be able to win. Priest is right that you run the big back at ‘em and play field position against a team like Pitt. and take shots downfield to keep ‘em honest and maybe get a quick six in the process. Heck, we have DHB and Ford right? Fastest WR’s in the league, but the game plan should be pound, pound, pound and take the occasional shot imo.
December 9th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Nobody talks about this defense being the NFL’s sack leader. 23 against the run is disappointing, but a slight improvement over what it’s been in past years.
That stat doesn’t seem like it’s true becuz we haven’t seen Raiders DESTROY the opposing Qb’s like sack leaders of the past. Hasn’t been much highlight reel kind of sacks. It’s like they’ve quietly done it. Anytime I hear analysts talk about the Raiders they don’t talk about the sacks at all, in fact I don’t think it’s ever been mentioned that I’ve seen.
December 9th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Coach Cable had the team ready last week. I feel he will add on a few wrinkle to the play calling this week.Even to line up a player or players differently or putting a player in motion places an extra burden on defenses. They likely can’t assume all is the same when it isn’t. It slows the thinking and reaction down slightly. Last week the Raiders had receivers blocking down in the gaps. WOW!!!!! talk about a wrinkle. That was as rare as seeing a cavus. Throw the Raider hand book at the JAGS.
Raiders Be With You.
December 9th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
I hope Bruce Campbell stays at guard. That kid is a monster. Somebody that big, fast and athletic as a pulling guard is almost unfair to the competition, and if he can learn to play at the proper pad level on the interior he will be fearsome.
December 9th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
169.Dirtiest Raccoon Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
The RAIDERS rank 28th in Passes defended, and 29th in Interceptions. What gives?
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I guess that answers my question about why the Raiders don’t get props for their big sack totals; normally u associate a “sack” team with an overall nasty, dominating defense; one which controls the game. Maybe this sack leader stat is somewhat deceiving.
I’d like to see some highlight reel sacks from Seymour and Houston or Schaughnessy.
December 9th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Everyone bar none when I hear them talk about the Raiders forget to meantion this defense at all. This is a ver good defense sacks are good but the way they pressure the QB is what makes great defense. They force QB’s to be great and they will force Garrard to be great and if he cannot they will beat Jax. The Pitt game and the Texan game were the only games we lost where the QB played very well the rest of them we gave the game away and I include the Tenn game in that mix.
This is hands down the most underrated defense in the league I think they can be dominant no it hasn’t been as concsistent as we all would like but we’re very young which explains a lot of that. At this point though we will dish out some serious butt whuppins.
December 9th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
KC has to lose against STD. They must.
Raiders need to win outright.
I do not think we can count on a wildcard with the Jets, Dolphin, Ravens, and Indy/Jacksonhole, or KC losing more that 2 games.
So this week-end is huge for the Raiders.
KC must lose.
Oakland 31
JaHole 13
Cable stays. He’s doing a good job this year, his first year without russell and fargas. Not his fault Jani shanked the AZ game, or Campbell froze vs SF. He as a coach should be 8-4, 9-3. He’ll get there if not this year, next for sure. Al will help him do it.
I know Galactic and AIG are with me, and JHill is a wait and see guy. But no matter how the Raiders finish, Al will get him the pieces he needs. I know this, Al has told me so.
December 9th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Don’t the D have more sacks this year than any of the last 8 years? After the SB, I don’t remember too much sacks, but…
December 9th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
ET never were there truer words that kid is has all world OG potential. I said before I think he’s possibly a bigger faster version of Gene Upshaw. Upshaw was at worst the 4th best OG in NFL history he has a chance to be better if he learns the technigue and nuances of the position. He is physically possibly the most imposing player at that position. His body fat is like 8% at 315 lbs. How sick is that??????????
December 9th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
I think you’re right HWNRDR. I agree with Preist that this D..this young D, gets enuff respect.
I know you all share in my hope that we’ve finally turned the corner for real this time.
We all thought the corner was turned after KC game, but I’m hoping after this thumping of SD we’re “there” now.
December 9th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Meant to say this young D “doesn’t” get enuff respect.
December 9th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
No they don’t and if they stay together…they will only get better! But I believe continuity is a must! Look at Dick Lebeau’s (sp?) D over the years…
December 9th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Anyways…see you all in the AM…Goodnight Nation!
December 9th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
What is totally awesome is thid D is young a can be projected to be in the top 5 in stats in a year or two, provided there remains some consistancy amongst the players and Marshall.
I for one am certain there will be, because Al knows this and wants to make it even better. And he will. And it’s OK that this D doesn’t get any respect. Makes them fight harder. Get on a roll, they’ll get plenty of respect. But I like that they don’t.
December 9th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
possibly the youngest team in the league on both sides. inconsistency is the killer and a janik fg
December 9th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
oh by the way san dago fans have given up. i laugh as there bolt frowns and cries limpy and crushed
December 9th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
YUCK IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 9th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
priesttj Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
ET never were there truer words that kid is has all world OG potential. I said before I think he’s possibly a bigger faster version of Gene Upshaw. Upshaw was at worst the 4th best OG in NFL history he has a chance to be better if he learns the technigue and nuances of the position.
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With all due respect to everyone, not only was Gene Upshaw probably the best LG to ever play the position, he might very well the best player who ever played, any position.
December 9th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
any position in the union. i go with wiz
December 9th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Don’t worry DaRayDuh. Worst that happens is SD is another game out facing single elimination. The chances of the Chiefs winning out are slim. We will have our shot if we keep winning.
December 9th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
dont root for the chucks this weekend. the chefs will lose to the rams. just win out baby!
December 9th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
chucks as in charlie brown. chargers always choke. this year early
December 9th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
gonna watch losers reminds me of chucks
December 9th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Wow, the Jags are a very even match for the RAIDERS. Stat wise.
We crush…
December 9th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Seymour Bush
I have tremendous respet for what Gene was, but Gene played at 260 and was an outstanding athlete. He was light years ahead of Bruce at this pint in their careers but if Bruce can somehow with work ethic and film study he could rival John Hannah and Gene Upshaw at that position. I thought Joh Hannah was almost the perfect OG with Fuzzy Thurston and Gene Upshaw running a close second. I think Bruce’s ability to pull snd with his power could be amongst those guys if he learns the nuances which are positioning leverage and technigue he could be scary good and he could be that good very quick. He had never played OG before untill this year. But I’ll tell ya’ he has that IT factornow it’s up to him doing the necessary work to continually get better as his career goes along.
Gene Upshaw unbeknownst to many was the leader of his teams as a Raider it wasn’t Stabler or Plunkett or Lamonica which set him apart from many. But speaking of Bruce’s potential it is off the charts.
December 9th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
192.Drixxel Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Don’t worry DaRayDuh. Worst that happens is SD is another game out facing single elimination. The chances of the Chiefs winning out are slim. We will have our shot if we keep winning.
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We will win outright. The sooner the JaChiefs lose a game, the better, puts more pressure on them. We got it rollin baby!
December 9th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
The Raiders need to win every game if they do they will win this division for the first time in 7 years. To waste time worrying about the scoreboard at all is a waste of time. Win out and you’re in………….period if they get in as I said earlier the will be a very tough out and they will only have to win 3 games in a row to win another SB.
Try digesting that!!!!
December 9th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
199.priesttj Says:
December 9th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
The Raiders need to win every game if they do they will win this division for the first time in 7 years. To waste time worrying about the scoreboard at all is a waste of time. Win out and you’re in………….period if they get in as I said earlier the will be a very tough out and they will only have to win 3 games in a row to win another SB.
Try digesting that!!!!
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How? What am I missing here? JaKC has to lose a game prior to us beating them.
If they win 3 and we win 4, they are up on us by a game. Do not count on the wild card (you can hope for it, but don’t count on it).
But I agree, we get the the play-offs, we’ll win it.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
No I took KC into acct I’m just saying they have to worry about them and we have to worry about us if you do anything other than that it’s a mute point because you wont win all 4 then it doesn’t matter what they do because we can’t catch them. KC has lost their QB for at least two games IMO winning 3 or more wil be very tough for them. Let them worry about that though.
We have to beat a good team in Jax and then Denver and then the Colts at home and we’re very lucky to get them at home. The Colts on grass are a different team. And I don’t think we play another team the rest of the way that can handle our run game. It’s just a matter of JC making some throws and not giving the game away.
But one game at a time………period
December 9th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
I still won’t sleep til JaKC loses that 1 game prior to us, tho I agree, them winning three is unlikely. One game at a time for the Raiders, but as a fan, I’ll look to Denver and Indy playing in front of 63,132 fans and then some, and off to the showdown in KC.
Our D will take it up a level vs. Jacksonhole, our running backs and Reece will pound them, and JFord will leave them all in the dust, or make toast outta them, however you choose to look at it, and after STD beats the JaChiefs, I’ll get some sleep.
December 9th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
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December 9th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
[...] can’t wait for Alualu,” the Raiders lineman told the Oakland Tribune. “My cousin is married to his sister so it should be a good [...]
December 9th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Kansas City at San Diego4:15 p.m. ET, CBS Get Tickets
The storyline:The Chargers look to avenge a Week 1 loss at Arrowhead, while the Chiefs look to stake a claim to the AFC West title with a sweep. A win would lock this up for KC, I figure, even if the Raiders go 6-0 in the division.
Why you should watch:Matt Cassel has been as good as any QB in the NFL over the last nine weeks. Philip Rivers has played like an MVP candidate all season. The Chiefs’ top-ranked rushing attack goes up against one of NFL’s top defenses. Can anyone stop Dwayne Bowe (other than Champ Bailey)?
Did you know?The Chiefs haven’t swept the Chargers since the 2003 season. … Kansas City’s Tamba Hali has a career-high 10 sacks this season. … Chargers tight end Antonio Gates has 12 touchdowns against the Chiefs — his most vs. any opponent. … San Diego is 22-8 at home under coach Norv Turner.
Watch: Game Preview
December 9th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Oakland at Jacksonville1:00 p.m. ET, CBS Get Tickets
The storyline:Who thought these two teams would be jostling for playoff position in December? The last time the Raiders traveled cross-country for a 1 p.m. kickoff, the Steelers destroyed them. The Jags could put distance on the Colts.
Why you should watch:David Garrard has been a top-five passer the second half of the season. Mike Thomas and Marcedes Lewis deserve more attention than they’re getting. Jacoby Ford’s blazing speed should give the Jags’ secondary fits.
Did you know?The Raiders have won four of the past five December road games. … Oakland’s Darren McFadden is third in the NFL with 122.1 yards from scrimmage per game. … Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has had five consecutive 100-yard rushing games. … Daryl Smith leads Jacksonville with 66 tackles.
Watch: Game Preview
December 10th, 2010 at 5:36 am
morning Nation
December 10th, 2010 at 5:39 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Bcz24, you’re up bright and early this Friday!
December 10th, 2010 at 5:42 am
Ive been at work for almost 2 hours! LOL. Its not early at all, I usually just dont post until I see the other AMers come in!
December 10th, 2010 at 5:44 am
DHB on the season: 19 receptions, 266 yards, 1 touchdown.
Reggie Wayne last Sunday: 14 receptions, 200 yards, 1 touchdown.
But hey… he IS a good blocker.
December 10th, 2010 at 5:45 am
So, what do you think about Sunday? You think the team is feeling the hunger to take back what has been theirs since the beginning of time?
December 10th, 2010 at 5:46 am
I know…they have to get DHB more involved! They are just blocking him out…maybe phasing him out, idk???
December 10th, 2010 at 5:51 am
Mornin’ Nation!
Repost from yesterday:
Why we will beat Jacksonville: Because our offensive line will will the battle with Jacksonville’s front four, allowing DMac and Bush to get into the field against a medicore LB corps and a really bad secondary. Meanwhile, our secondary will take away their average WRs.
Why we won’t beat Jacksonville: They come out and play more physical. Run defense can’t stop MJD.
Why we will beat Denver: Because they really, really suck.
Why we won’t beat Denver: Team is cocky after the 59-14 beatdown and the Donks come to town hungry for revenge
Why we will beat Indy: They’ve got too many injuries. Our defensive line eats up their mediocre o-line. Our offensive line shoves around their smaller defensive line and DMac runs wild. Peyton-to-Wayne can’t singlehandedly win the game.
Why we lose to Indy: It’s still Peyton Manning and the Raiders secondary has one of their ill-timed meltdowns. Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis destroy Veldheer and Walker and pressure Campbell into mistakes
December 10th, 2010 at 5:51 am
Good Morning Nation.
I like DHB, and you can’t blame the kid for this situation. You can blame AD. The kid is a hard worker, he is still learning the position, Sanjay Lal is his position coach, so give him some time. I think he is improving and he will continue to improve every season. I like his work ethic.
December 10th, 2010 at 5:51 am
bcz24 Says:
December 10th, 2010 at 5:44 am
DHB on the season: 19 receptions, 266 yards, 1 touchdown.
Reggie Wayne last Sunday: 14 receptions, 200 yards, 1 touchdown.
But hey… he IS a good blocker.
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LMAO. What a joke DHB is. I have no idea why people still persist on wasting their energy in defending him.
December 10th, 2010 at 5:53 am
hwnrdr Says:
December 10th, 2010 at 5:45 am
So, what do you think about Sunday? You think the team is feeling the hunger to take back what has been theirs since the beginning of time?
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I dont make predictions about non-division games. Superstition. I think it is going to be a GREAT defensive football game, first team to put a RB over 100 wins.
December 10th, 2010 at 5:56 am
LMAO. What a joke DHB is. I have no idea why people still persist on wasting their energy in defending him.
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Because it is not at all uncommon for a 3rd year WR to have the lights come on so to speak. Unfortunately for DHB he was drafted at #7 overall. Not his fault. At least the kid is putting in work and has a good attitude. I will not hate on him for his draft position, and I would not at all be surprised if he restructured his contract in the offseason to be more in line with a 4th or 5th wide out on the team. We WILL be picking up a WR in free agency this year. Print that.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:03 am
Yeah I think even DHB was surprised of his draft position. But I do like his work ethic! That Halloween game, he actually went after the ball, made a juke move and was gone! Give him time…
December 10th, 2010 at 6:05 am
DO NOT CARE HOW,JUST WIN BABY.WIN AND STAY INJURY FREE IF POSSIBLE..
December 10th, 2010 at 6:07 am
DHB blew up against a crap Seattle secondary, so maybe he can do the same against an even worse Jaguars defensive backfield. That’s the most optimism I can manage.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:07 am
Morning SNBPA, O, Dirt Lot!
I agree with you…don’t care about stats and how pretty it is. Don’t care if there are a 100 penalties…just win baby! (well, hopefully not 100 penalties…)
December 10th, 2010 at 6:09 am
we dont have any room for error. we cant afford to play DHB and keep a more productive WR on the sideline. He’s a highly paid professional and needs to either produce or on his own find a way to improve his game. The Chargers schedule is weak and they may run the table. We may have to do the same..The Chiefs will lose this week to teh Chargers which means as of now its in our hands to win out and take the division..DHB may improve, but IMO what Jacoby Ford has shown is way more impressive then anything DHB has done over the past 2 weeks. Any play DHB is in instead of Jacoby is a travesty..
December 10th, 2010 at 6:10 am
Hopefully he does!
December 10th, 2010 at 6:10 am
DHB 2010 PRObowl Print That!
December 10th, 2010 at 6:14 am
Any play DHB is in instead of Jacoby is a travesty..
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No one is getting more snaps than Jacoby at WR since the bye.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:22 am
We WILL be picking up a WR in free agency this year. Print that.
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I thought we would this past offseason!
there was no shortage of vets on the market … there never is
Instead of adding replacing Javon Walker & Todd Watkins with a few vets like Muhsin Muhammed or Terrell Owens we drafted Jacoby Ford and decided to keep Nick Miller around another year. Ford looks like a stud, but the last thing this team needed was more young WR’s for Sanjay Lal to mentor
We have like 5 or 6 WR’s learning the position on the fly. on the job training, if you will
The oldest dude here was drafted in 2007! and Johnnie Lee is only 27 years old
December 10th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Does Vince Jackson have Raider Speed?
December 10th, 2010 at 6:25 am
LA to TheBay Says:
December 10th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Does Vince Jackson have Raider Speed?
Not sure but I know that pidgeon did!
December 10th, 2010 at 6:28 am
LA to TheBay Says:
December 10th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Does Vince Jackson have Raider Speed?
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VJax is a monster of a WR, exactly the type of guy we need on this team (what AL thought DHB would be because of his size) a guy that can go up over DBs and take the ball. Would love to get an unhappy Larry Fitzgerald away from AZ but I dont see that happening.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:29 am
I don’t believe for one second that RRS is at work when he leaves comments here. No job would put up with that, and no self employed person would be able to stay in business spending that much time online. If he does work, he works nights, when he’s not on here.
5pm in podunk means time to go to work.
Haaaaard Working Republicans. lol
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LOL @ MR & Kell !!!
I’ve said what I do for a living many times in here and why I have some spare time at work, yet these bozos keep trying to play detective and solve the big mystery that is RaiderRockstar.
MR & Kell spend just as much time on this blog as anybody else and are constantly assuming that bloggers who post here often work the night shift at a gas station. BSJ made a similar comment the other day.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:32 am
good morning raider nation, dhb and ford don’t belong in the same sentence!
December 10th, 2010 at 6:33 am
BCZ, Hwnrdr, LA, Dirt Lot, PA, O …
what gas stations do you guys work at?
I’ll take ‘Kum-n-Go’ to satisfy the trolls & Al Davis haters
December 10th, 2010 at 6:33 am
Im at work. I am in the swimming pool business. I do 70% of my business in the spring and summer. The rest of the year affords me a great deal of spare time, not to mention the fact that I can easily keep the blog open while doing my work. I have seen RMR post for 17 hours straight in a day… he has no place to be talking about what others do.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:34 am
dhb and ford don’t belong in the same sentence!
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DHB (next year) = Cliff Branch
Ford = Steve Smith (CAR) without the attitude or injuries
December 10th, 2010 at 6:37 am
I think I only post at work. Post when I can. Think I spend 7 – 7.5 hours working. Total of 1 hr blogging. Usually when I take lunch and when things are slow in the morning and evening.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:37 am
DHB (next year) = Cliff Branch
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Is there a laughing face smiley that works for this blog?
I wish I had your optimism, RRS.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:39 am
My work hours are 8:30 – 5. I usually arrive 15 minutes early and stay 15 minutes late. I have my own office so no one sees me if I decide to waste time. Pretty sweet arrangement.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:40 am
What gas station? Hmmm…Bank of the Petro…
December 10th, 2010 at 6:42 am
If DHB ever gets his hands figured out, he’ll be one hell of a WR.
He does things a lot of WRs don’t do.
He’s big and of course, very, very fast but is a good blocker, smart player, works hard, is not a prima donna, and runs good routes.
I think the KC game is where JC lost faith in him after one or two early drops. I don’t know that he’s been targeted since that game.
I’m almost certain he’ll get a few catches in Jacksonville.
If Tom and Hue have any say, and I think they have a push and pull kind of relationship with Al (IE when Al’s way doesn’t work, he gives a little leverage back to the coaches), DHB should be the king of YAC.
If he doesn’t have the hands or awareness to catch 9s all day, just get him some quick-hitters.
This seems like a no-brainer. For the life of me, I can’t understand it.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:43 am
I have my own office so no one sees me if I decide to waste time. Pretty sweet arrangement.
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me too, I’m 8-5 CNT
the only times I’ve blogged from home is during a Raider game, during the NFL draft or right after a Lakers loss
December 10th, 2010 at 6:43 am
GOOD DAY ROCKSTAR.CANT WORRY WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK / SAY ABOUT U.THEY DONT KNOW U ANYWAY.HOPE DHB COMES AROUND .. IF NOT PUT HIM ON SPECIAL-TEAMS.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:43 am
I have my own office so no one sees me if I decide to waste time. Pretty sweet arrangement.
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I second that.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:44 am
What gas station? Hmmm…Bank of the Petro
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NICE!
expect an application from Colt Brennan after he recovers …
December 10th, 2010 at 6:45 am
I think the reason that DHB and Murphy aren’t getting quick hitters and YAC (and also why Chaz has never been sent to IR) is Al’s persistence in the vertical game.
He wants these guys to catch all the deep stuff.
‘Taking what the defense gives you’ is just a cute saying to Al.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:45 am
If DHB ever gets his hands figured out, he’ll be one hell of a WR.
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post of the day! haha
December 10th, 2010 at 6:45 am
I work 7am-5pm eastern… The downside of being on salary is when you work 50 hours a week that lovely salary the offer you seems a little less lovely. Thank you for yearly bonus plans!
December 10th, 2010 at 6:47 am
LA to TheBay Says:
December 10th, 2010 at 6:42 am
If DHB ever gets his hands figured out, he’ll be one hell of a WR.
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And if my aunt had nuts, she’d be my uncle.:)
December 10th, 2010 at 6:49 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
December 10th, 2010 at 6:47 am
LA to TheBay Says:
December 10th, 2010 at 6:42 am
If DHB ever gets his hands figured out, he’ll be one hell of a WR.
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And if my aunt had nuts, she’d be my uncle.:)
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Lol, exactly. I guess what I’m saying is that DHB is like a Cadillac with all the bells and whistles….. but no tires.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:49 am
CANT WORRY WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK / SAY ABOUT U.THEY DONT KNOW U ANYWAY
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well said Dirt Lot. some people or even “types of people” just get under my skin
it is what it is. Maybe I should take that anger management course over again? It has been about 8 years
December 10th, 2010 at 6:50 am
vincent jackson does not have al speed….neither did javon walker and we still signed him.
I wouldn’t mind adding him to our receiving group, is he a fa?
December 10th, 2010 at 6:51 am
DHB is like a Cadillac with all the bells and whistles
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LA, is this your Tom Cable impersonation?
December 10th, 2010 at 6:51 am
Rockstar, that’s unfortunate what happened to Colt Brennan! I would have liked to see him come back in the offseason for another tryout, but based on the news report and from my friends and family in Hawaii tell me…his football career may be done!
SNBPA…OUCH!
December 10th, 2010 at 6:52 am
la, like buying a lemon from a used car dealership!
December 10th, 2010 at 6:52 am
I would love to have VJax next year…but will AJ Smith give him up, especially to the Raiders?
December 10th, 2010 at 6:54 am
like buying a lemon from a used car dealership!
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Raider O,
thoughts?
December 10th, 2010 at 6:54 am
Well, gents, got customers coming to fill up on gas and buy snuff. Catch ya later today, doubtless.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:55 am
well said Dirt Lot. some people or even “types of people” just get under my skin
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City slickers, liberals, people of color?
December 10th, 2010 at 6:56 am
hwnrdr Says:
December 10th, 2010 at 6:52 am
I would love to have VJax next year…but will AJ Smith give him up, especially to the Raiders?
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VJax is an unrestricted free agent next year. AJ Smith has no call in it, and considering AJ played hardball and forced VJax to play for less the $500,000 this year, I am quite certain VJax will not be signing with the Chargers at all. Their only hope is for the franchise tag to survive the new CBA and franchise him.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:57 am
AM-PM STARTING 2 GET BUSY,A GOOD DAY 2 EVERYONE….
December 10th, 2010 at 6:57 am
Well, gents, got customers coming to fill up on gas and buy snuff. Catch ya later today, doubtless.
City slickers, liberals, people of color?
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LOL @ PA & LA!
you guys are hilarious
December 10th, 2010 at 6:57 am
City slickers, liberals, people of color?
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Nope just a$$holes.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:58 am
AM-PM STARTING 2 GET BUSY,A GOOD DAY 2 EVERYONE
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later DLF!
December 10th, 2010 at 6:59 am
You know I gotta give you a hard time since you went Bumpkin on us, RRS.
December 10th, 2010 at 6:59 am
Dirt Lot, you work at AM PM, too? Can you get me in? LOL
December 10th, 2010 at 7:00 am
BCZ,
good thing I didn’t start Kenny Britt last night!
think i’m going to leave Mike Thomas & Steve Smith (NYG) on the bench this week too …
December 10th, 2010 at 7:00 am
I would venture to say if Chaz can stay healthy over the next 4 (hopefully plus) games, Al sticks with him, Murphy, DHB, and Ford.
He’s gone this far with them.
December 10th, 2010 at 7:01 am
You know I gotta give you a hard time since you went Bumpkin on us, RRS.
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I’m a Laker hater. I expect to catch a lot of crap from YOU PEOPLE
Go Eastern Conf!
December 10th, 2010 at 7:01 am
LA to TheBay —> rocks the Circle K.
December 10th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Who’s the oldest of that group? Chaz?
We need to really find a replacement for Sanjai Lal…I mean seriously, is that really the best we could do?
December 10th, 2010 at 7:03 am
I would venture to say if Chaz can stay healthy over the next 4 (hopefully plus) games
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I think theres a better chance of JaMarcus winning a spelling bee or a 5k relay
December 10th, 2010 at 7:04 am
Rockstar, you know I don’t give crap…lol! That is and always have been my team…they win, they win, they lose…well…they lose! Not as passionate about them like I am about the Raiders!
December 10th, 2010 at 7:04 am
jerry rice?
December 10th, 2010 at 7:06 am
I’ve been a Laker fan since birth. Lakers/Raiders/Dodgers. I must admit, and Laker fans hate me for it, I went through a phase where I just couldn’t stand them. They were winning titles and still all the turmoil.
When Kobe basically pushed Shaq out the door, I almst gave up on em. He really won be back over during his trial. Sure, he’s a scumbag, but with all the pressure in the world on him, played the best basketball of his life and continues to put the team on his shoulders.
I see why people hate the Lakers. They’re Hollywood and people, especially in Middle America, just find it very offensive. That’s what Al never got about LA. His anti-media agenda will not endear him to entertainment-types in the Southland.
December 10th, 2010 at 7:06 am
I don’t see Jerry Rice getting into coaching … maybe the broadcast booth or an NFL pregame show
December 10th, 2010 at 7:07 am
I think theres a better chance of JaMarcus winning a spelling bee or a 5k relay
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What grade is the spelling bee for?
December 10th, 2010 at 7:08 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 10th, 2010 at 7:06 am
I don’t see Jerry Rice getting into coaching … maybe the broadcast booth or an NFL pregame show
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Maybe a fashion show….
December 10th, 2010 at 7:08 am
What grade is the spelling bee for?
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well as Jeff Foxworthy would say, he’s definately not smarter than a 5th grader!
December 10th, 2010 at 7:10 am
later gents, gotta get to work…and no, its not a gas station!
December 10th, 2010 at 7:10 am
Have you seen that show? Where do they get these kids from? The City?? They obviously don’t play war and scrape their knees and steal their parents’ cars and go joyriding.
In other words, they’re likely not American.
December 10th, 2010 at 7:10 am
REDNECK 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Twelve-pack of Bud
Eleven Wrastling tickets
Ten o’ Copenhagen
Nine years probation
Eight table dancers
Seven packs of Redman
Six cans of Spam
Five flannel shirts
Four big mud tires
Three shotgun shells
Two hunting dogs
… And some parts to a Mustang GT.
December 10th, 2010 at 7:11 am
LMAO
December 10th, 2010 at 7:12 am
Have they gotten electricity out to y’all yet?
Running water?
December 10th, 2010 at 7:12 am
I’ve been a Raider fan for 34 years over here in SC. The last eight years have been very depressing for all of us. We are 6-6 with a chance at the division. I feel like if we beat the cats this Sunday we will win out. Denver at home(win). Colts we can beat just like we beat the Chargers: Story of the day, Rivers under pressure. Same formula, Manning under pressure. I know we need help from the Chargers this Sunday to beat KC, with Casel out bc of surgery should help. I wasn’t a fan of Jason Campbell but I have changed my mind. If we don’t turn the ball over we will win. Jacoby Ford has been a pleasant surprise, send him deep four times a game and he will come down with the ball at least two of those. We need Zach Miller back soon but my wife is a nurse and says that his type injury is super painful and will only heal(no pun intended)slowly. Sorry for the long post but I’m just excited about Raider Football again and the future of the team. Just Win Baby.
December 10th, 2010 at 7:13 am
gotta get to work…and no, its not a gas station!
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Wow, somebody done been to the WalMart!
December 10th, 2010 at 7:13 am
Trade JaJon Condo for Jeff Foxworthy!
December 10th, 2010 at 7:15 am
Can Foxworthy execute a perfect snap every time?
December 10th, 2010 at 7:15 am
Have they gotten electricity out to y’all yet?
Running water?
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LA,
you think money grows on trees?
December 10th, 2010 at 7:16 am
Jerry, where are you man? What happend to Jarvis Moss???
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Jarvis-Moss-breaks-his-hand-5536.html
December 10th, 2010 at 7:18 am
LA to TheBay Says:
December 10th, 2010 at 7:15 am
Can Foxworthy execute a perfect snap every time?
With or witout a sign?
December 10th, 2010 at 7:19 am
LA,
you think money grows on trees?
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Only if you’re a liberal. They’re just handing that stuff out. For silly stuff like social wellbeing and unemployment. Benefits for our heroes (911 workers)?? Don’t these people have insurance (that actually pays the claim)?
Outro, Nation.
Catch you guys in the PM sesh.
December 10th, 2010 at 7:20 am
With or witout a sign?
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LOL, that would be a great coaching tool for Cable in the film room.
“Satele, are you kidding me? You call that a block?? Here’s your sign.”
December 10th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Later.
December 10th, 2010 at 7:20 am
I agree with Game…we beat the Jags, we win out!
December 10th, 2010 at 7:21 am
Only if you’re a liberal. They’re just handing that stuff out. For silly stuff like social wellbeing and unemployment.
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LA, LOL!
I’ll stick to my backwoods way of livin’
December 10th, 2010 at 7:27 am
well as Jeff Foxworthy would say, he’s definately not smarter than a 5th grader!
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1. Fox stole that show from the Howard Stern Show
2. To my knowledge NO ONE ever won that game.
I saw an astro-physisist not even make it to the final question, and I guarantee you there isnt a single 5th grade TEACHER in the country that could win that show.
December 10th, 2010 at 7:29 am
new post!