The Cable-Jackson dynamic
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, December 13th, 2010 at 4:00 pm in Oakland Raiders.
For a guy who should be embittered and embattled, given the reported tension in the building with his offensive coordinator, Raiders coach Tom Cable appeared to relish the opportunity to address his issues with offensive coordinator Hue Jackson.
“The only truth is that we were just laughing about it upstairs,’’ Cable said. “There’s absolutely no issue between Hue and I. We have a prior relationship. He’s doing a marvelous job. That’s stupidity on (the part of) whoever wrote it. We had a lot of fun with it upstairs.’’
The report in Yahoo! Sports was by Jason Cole, the same person who reported the problems with 49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye, saying players were losing faith in the offense. Coach Mike Singletary denied it, but Raye was out as offensive coordinator after three games.
Even with the Raiders gaining 476 yards offense in a 38-31 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, it’s not as if Cable didn’t provide some grist for the rumor mill.
During a sequence in the third quarter when Kyle Boller temporarily replaced Jason Campbell at quarterback, and the Raiders failed to get the ball to Darren McFadden on either third-and-3 or fourth-and-3, this was Cable’s assessment of the play-calling:
“I don’t know,’’ Cable said. “That’s not for me to decide right now.’’
Not exactly a resounding vote of confidence.
The positive affirmation came on Monday.
Asked if he ever overrules calls made by Jackson, Cable said, “I don’t need to. He’s good at what he does. He did a hell of a job yesterday. I got asked about the third-and-3 and the fourth-and-3 calls. They were two great calls. We just didn’t execute them.’’
He said he will be involved while discussing options, but that it is Jackson that ultimately “absolutely’’ makes the play call.
Cable reiterated he and Jackson have a “prior relationship,’’ having coached together at Cal (1996) and Fullerton State (1990).
Without refuting the Yahoo report _ Cole is very good at what he does and is well-sourced throughout the league _ it’s worthwhile to remember how the Raiders came to have a new offensive coordinator in the first place.
With Cable operating as head coach, offensive coordinator, play-caller and also being heavily involved with the offensive line, the Raiders suffered offensively. JaMarcus Russell was a big part of the problem, but another issue was that Cable had spread himself too thin.
At his season-ending press conference, Cable admitted as much, saying he had too much on his plate. He made it clear he was fine with having an offensive coordinator, something he surely discussed with Al Davis.
So Davis went out and got Jackson, and it’s not as if Cable was in a position to dispute it. He could be on board or he could be gone.
Any tension in this scenario wouldn’t come from the play-calling, it would be from the fact that Jackson accepted the job in part because he wants to be a head coach some day and that part of that process meant turning around the offense in Oakland.
From the time Cable took over play-calling duties from Greg Knapp, the Raiders scored 31 touchdowns in 24 games and averaged 13.6 points per game. Under Jackson, the Raiders have 29 touchdowns in 13 games and average 24.2.
Oakland has gone from 31st in scoring last season to ninth.
So Cable is obviously in no position to “undercut’’ the offensive coordinator and he’s too smart to try if he wants to remain head coach.
More news and notes from Monday’s press briefing:
— The days of tunnel vision are over. The Raiders are officially watching the scoreboard.
“Let’s be real about it. You’ve got to be a 49er fan on Thursday and a Rams fan on Sunday,’’ Cable said. “That’s where it starts, and we’ve got to take care of yourselves.
“We had a real opportunity yesterday that got away from us. The reality of it is we have to win out and we need a little help here, but if that’s the way it’s supposed to turn out it will and we’ll find a way to get it done.’’
— Those of you who think Cable too often withholds compliments directed toward Campbell will be happy to hear the quarterback got rave reviews.
“I will say this to you: Yesterday was Jason’s finest day. There’s no question – how he played, what he did with his feet. He made three audibles in that game. One of them was the long run that Darren (McFadden) had for the touchdown,’’ Cable said. “He made two others in the passing game. He was on point.
“He missed a couple of things. Every guy would go back and look at a game and say he could have done a few things better. Definitely it was his finest moment as a Raider. So hopefully we keep getting better now.”
— Back to the Boller possession. The reason Sebastian Janikowski didn’t attempt a 48-yard field goal on fourth-and-3 was that it was against a howling wind. Cable said after conferring with Janikowski, the Raiders would have needed to be inside the 25-yard line to try a field goal in that direction.
— The challenge on the 74-yard run by Rashad Jennings was made not because of what coaches thought they saw on tape, but from what they thought they saw right along their own sideline.
Cable said if he would have had a challenge left on David Garrard’s 20-yard touchdown pass to Mike Sims-Walker, the replay would have showed the receiver had one foot out of bounds at the time of the catch.
— The reason Nnamdi Asomugha wasn’t on the field when the Raiders went to their five-safety package was that he has occasionally been off the field because of his ankle issues.
That happened to be one of those times _ and Michael Huff was beaten for a 48-yard touchdown by Jason Hill.
— The seemingly doormant “big play’’ problem the Raiders had defensive reared its head in a big way.
“It’s missed tackles when you really break it down,’’ Cable said.
— Middle linebacker Rolando McClain’s foot issue may not be arthritis or tendonitis, given the fact the Raiders are still “investigating,’’ according to Cable. He said there aren’t any other physical problems.
“It’s just the foot. Today his rehab stuff was really pretty good, but he still has an issue with it, and we’re going to continue to research it and figure out exactly what’s going on here,’’ Cable said. “(He) felt better last week, at the same time, but not good enough yesterday.”
McClain missed practice all week.
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December 13th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Raiders!
December 13th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
BFD
December 13th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Fire Cable!
December 13th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Cut csble loose now…
December 13th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Asked if he ever overrules calls made by Jackson, Cable said, “I don’t need to. He’s good at what he does. He did a hell of a job yesterday. I got asked about the third-and-3 and the fourth-and-3 calls. They were two great calls. We just didn’t execute them.’’
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Translation: “I don’t know what the hell is going on around here. I’m just the T.O. coordinator.”
December 13th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Ya ok Jerry, Jason Cole is a great reporter,…whats that mean, hes your cousin?…Yahoo sports is where dorks like Jason and Mike Silverberg go when they have no other offers,..Yahoo sports isnt even on the sports food chain…more people read Jerrys blog then get sports info from Yahoo.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
I thought we drafted Janikowski in the first round because he had a strong enough leg to kick into the wind. Why are we using typical kickers excuses for Janikowski? You draft a kicker with your number one pick, he’s superman, isn’t he?
December 13th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
I just hope Al doesn’t have his sights set on his favorite USC QB who will be looking for a starting job next year:
Matt Leinart.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Cable likely will go 7-9…maybe,..unsure they can beat denver…if he goes 7-9…he and Huey and Phil back in 2011. You can trust me, Im on mind expanding drugs.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
8th
December 13th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Yahoo’s broken a few stories in the past few years, haven’t they?
December 13th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
You cant give Hue all the credit for the offense
The Raider offense did much better last year after Cable unloaded JaRathergethighthenbeaNFLQB
The Raiders put up some big numbers on O
305
396
227
343
389
325
Those are the last 6 games last year
Not the same as this year but thats without a rushing attack.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Cable said after conferring with Janikowski, the Raiders would have needed to be inside the 25-yard line to try a field goal in that direction.
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LOL!!
Only 42 yarders and in Seabass?
December 13th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Almost all head coaches have to walk on eggshells?
Philly, New England, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, NYJ, Baltimore, Green Bay, Atlanta, New Orleans, Indy, Tennessee,
no eggshell walking in at least a third of the NFL.
Those are called “functional” franchises. They also win a lot.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
wildcat in the redzone with ford?
December 13th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
RaidingTexas Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
A.B. Paine III Says:
RaidingTexas, the Raiders do not know how to develop young QBs. Drafting a franchise QB would be a big mistake.
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Is the current formula more to your taste? That same formula of castoffs, retreads, journeymen over the last 8 years?
If we don’t draft one, then Jason is probably the best we’re going to get. Maybe if the Cowboys think Kitna is their guy now, we can trade away Nnamdi or some picks for Romo. I’d be fine with a gunslinger like him.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Dakota Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
I just hope Al doesn’t have his sights set on his favorite USC QB who will be looking for a starting job next year:
Matt Leinart.
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Leinart would make a good backup. He’s better than Boller or Gradkowski.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Jano wasnt the reason we lost yesterday,…but still not worth a 1st round pick…when that winning OT kick vs KC went over my head, I remember the entire team mobbing seabass at midfield,..so, some there like him.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
So Jano decides if we kick a field goal or not? Not the head coach?
Got it.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
MR can throw a ball farther them leinart,..and MR throws like a girl.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Alex,..in pregame warmups, if you ever go to games,…the kickers and coaches meet,..the kickers and ST coach tell the head coach, depending on wind and direction they are in, how far they feel confident in a kick…try going to a game sometime, you might pick up on stuff like that.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
The 5 safety; Hiram Eugene and Stevie Brown on the field over Nnamdi package must have been hatched with a killer bag of peyote.
Seriously, WTF were these clowns thinking???
December 13th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Bring Palmer in. Bring Drew Stanton in. Don’t cut Campbell.
Open competition.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
RaidingTexas, I wish they could draft a franchise QB, but it is not going to happen. And, if they did, it wouldn’t work out. It’s going to have to be a free agent, or get lucky with a later round draft pick. Unless Al can get Kolb, Vick, or Palmer, the QB will be Campbell again next year.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Just fire baby,..watch cable presser, it was due to Nambdi injury.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
It may be Hue who decides which play to run, but I’m pretty sure the head coach is the one who decides whether or not you kick the FG on 4th down. That had to be Cable’s boneheaded decision. Hue just decided which play to run after Cable made the call to go for it.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Norco, I’ve seen that.
And when you have a 3rd string QB in the game, you take your chances with the kicker 7 yards outside his comfort range.
Or at least you say you made the decision. Don’t make it sound like the kicker controls the game-decisions. Just makes Cable look even more useless.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Just Fire Baby,
it was also due to the Jaguars having a “heavy” two tight end set, and the Raiders thinking run or short TE pass.
They were wrong.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
It’s days like today that the Sunday Ticket challenge earns it’s money.
Everyone worrying about what stations it’s going to be on and who it is available to.
With the ticket, you get off work, make a cocktail and you got two games on Monday night.
BAUCE!!
December 13th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Im taking a harder look at Jason Campbell,..MR has such hatred for him,..gotta be because hes black, given MR and his years of racist remarks,…so I will take a closer look at Campbell,…according to the experts, yesterday was a great game from him,…once MR gets past his racism of Jason he might see hes a great qb.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Cable made the decision based on pregame practice kicks,..weather,..wind. Unsure why you cant get that.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
I haven’t read any other NFL blogs, but this has to be the the best and most entertaining football blog out there. Kudos to Jerry and all the blog personalities that make this a wonderful place to waste our lives away.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Youre welcome,..clearly talking about me,..because almost every other one never goes to games, havent a clue. Im at every game, host the best tailgate…most others are dorks who buy the sunday ticket and lay on the couch all sunday.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Are you guys really that simple?
If Jano tells Cable that he must be close to the 25 to make the kick because of the wind, Cable should overrule him and kick it? Jano goes out to the field warms up in the conditions and sets his range. Jano, not Cable determines his range on Sunday.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Maybe Jano was hung over. He didn’t feel like working that hard yesterday.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Norco, I throw like RuPaul when he hasn’t taken his hormone pills.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Well a guy making that kind of money to kick the ball a few times per week should have 48 yards within his range, week in and week out, regardless of wind. Other kickers have kicked longer into the wind. It’s a lame excuse. Period.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Seabass against the wind says he is no good outside of 42 and with the wind at his back with the game in the balance can’t even muster up a touchback?
Unless he is hurt, that is bunk.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Why do you draft Sebass in the first round if he’s beholden to the same handicaps as every kicker? Why do you take a kicker in the first round if he isn’t superman?
December 13th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Jamarcus and DHB will go down as much worse 1st round picks them Seabass.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Seabass has won alot of games, choked on a few,..if he was cut today, about 30 teams would be in line to sign him.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
If a game that CBS or Fox declares is “game of the week”, slated for national audience, is postponed, does the entire country get to see it when it when it happens? Or do they just replace their big afternoon game with another game? I never got all of these t.v. rules. And the NFL just sucks when it comes to this stuff. The NFL network can only show a couple of old game telecasts a month because I’m sure they have to pay money to the networks that own part of the footage. Just stupid. There is so much vintage NFL out there and theyr’e just basically letting the film wither away in warehouses because they haven’t figured out how to divide the profits. Greedy jerks. It’s a less threatening form of what doctors do with cures to deadly diseases. Greed is good.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Mike Tomlin has publicly said the Raiders have had the best punter and kicker tandem for a decade.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Im not watching any football tonight,..Im watching that HBO doc,…Lombardi.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Norco Bob Says:
Seabass has won alot of games, choked on a few,..if he was cut today, about 30 teams would be in line to sign him.
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I’m not suggesting he should be cut. And I agree about the worse first round picks. Just saying if he’s paid to make makeable kicks, then make him kick.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
If they thought it was makeable they would have trotted his fat butt out there,…they played the percentages,..probably the wrong call,…this isnt the brightest coaching staff.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
My ticket rep told me Denver has no chance at local tv,..but Im putting my Gruden banner up anyway.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Al’s crack medical staff of Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, and Dr. Howard, aka The Three Stooges strikes again.
Still “investigating” what’s wrong with McLane’s foot?
December 13th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
A couple of the ticket reps have restraining orders against me. I guess you can’t haggle them over the price of a single nosebleed seat on Mount Davis, as well as threaten them and sexually harass them. Whatever.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
I can tell you what happened to McLain,..Sproles got the best of him.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Norco Bob Says:
Seabass has won alot of games, choked on a few,..if he was cut today, about 30 teams would be in line to sign him.
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I’m not suggesting he should be cut. And I agree about the worse first round picks. Just saying if he’s paid to make makeable kicks, then make him kick.
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Really, if Jano told Cable that he could not make the kick (wind) and Cable went for it and we missed the kick; would Cable be Admired/respected or considered stupid to overrule the “best” kicker in the league?
December 13th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
The reason Nnamdi Asomugha wasn’t on the field when the Raiders went to their five-safety package was that he has occasionally been off the field because of his ankle issues.
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Ok that makes sense…But what about Routt and Chris Johnson. They’re both cover corners, so why weren’t they on the field?????
December 13th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
MR,..the ticket reps in Alameda only deal with season ticket holders,..single game fans have to go through ticketmaster.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Cable didnt go for the kick because the ST coach told him dont go for it, we couldnt make it in pregame warm ups.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
“this isnt the brightest coaching staff”
That’s what I’m getting at. LOL
December 13th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Seabass can make a 55 yarder barefoot,..but in a crappy field like in Jax, thick grass,..horrible wind,..wasnt going to happen.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Tell me about it, Norco. That’s what those ladies keep telling me. I think they like me.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
# Norco Bob Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
I can tell you what happened to McLain,..Sproles got the best of him.
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LOL. That would be hilarious. And that would explain why the Raiders are keeping it close to the vest.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Jani could put the ball between his buttocks and give her a pinch and hit 50 yards.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Wasn’t Jano nailing 50+ yarders pregame was AZ this year?
December 13th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Jano should be able kick the ball when he’s dead if he’s worth a first round pick.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
MR,..call Sarah,…tell her youre a friend of mine,…tell her Im the one that sends her gift cards,…the fan in row 1,..she will help you…Sarah Cattaneo.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
The Raiders came out and played well, 10am pst. They had Jax’s head hanging by halftime.
Then, came out and gave up 31pts in the 2nd half.
I wish Mac & Bush had had more carries, to shorten the game.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
So instead go with a back-up QB who hasn’t started and throw it on 4th down???
If the migthy Jacksonville gail was so bad why not just punt?
The cute reverse to Ford in the red zone was a “great” call.
I don’t know of Cable has a choice anymore? Panic or Hue being imposed from up-above
December 13th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
60.Guy Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Wasn’t Jano nailing 50+ yarders pregame was AZ this year?
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That was pre-game. Real time, oh boy! He was sweating too much.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Of course, the way Al Davis set this staff up, backstabbing, is what I expected since the announcement of Jackson’s hiring.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Haha yeah, I was afraid he’d miss because of how he was wiping himself off, it looked like was the only player sweating that much.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Watching an interesting movie about Al Davis’s daughter. It’s called Orphan.
December 13th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Sounds like somthing you would buy at a Sex Shop:
Mac & Bush.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
63.KoolKell Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
The Raiders came out and played well, 10am pst. They had Jax’s head hanging by halftime.
Then, came out and gave up 31pts in the 2nd half.
I wish Mac & Bush had had more carries, to shorten the game.
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Remember what happenned to the Oiler staff after Reich and Buffalo put up all those points in the 2nd half? Didn’t they all got the axe while they were still in the air?
December 13th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
“I will say this to you: Yesterday was Jason’s finest day. There’s no question – how he played, what he did with his feet. He made three audibles in that game. One of them was the long run that Darren (McFadden) had for the touchdown,’’ Cable said. “He made two others in the passing game. He was on point.
Even noted jc hater tom barney ruble cable had to cough up some props.
Impostor fans…any questions?
December 13th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
67.Guy Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Haha yeah, I was afraid he’d miss because of how he was wiping himself off, it looked like was the only player sweating that much.
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Like I said before, too many omelettes and jalepeno’s to try and shake a hangover.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
We have gone from baby steps to toddler steps, to peewee football. Now we are somewhere between Division III and top 3 rounds in the draft talent. We are making progress, the offense is coming together, the D is also making progress. We have come a long way from the bed and breakfast, and I really think we are 2 years away from making a serious run at the superbowl. Granted, we still have set backs and still need help at some positions both on O and D, still, we are miles ahead from the past 2 to 3 years. I say we ride with what’s working, stick with Cable for 2 more years, Which will allow Jackson to really get into a groove and develop his offense the way he wants to, and will be ready to eventually replace Cable. But continuity is something this team has not had in a while, and now that Cable is going into his 4th year we are starting to see major improvement. We are not where we want to be, but we are getting there and have a clear path that we can follow.
All this rumors of tensions between coaches is just that, rumors. I don’t recall Yahoo sports ever writing anything positive about the Raiders and they have always reminded me of a poor mans BSPN when it comes to them reporting on the Raiders.
I think they can see the progress and know that within a couple of years if not sooner we will be serious contenders and do not like that idea, so they throw $hit on the wall and hope it sticks, trying to cause strife where there is none. I call it the “Madam Schefter” effect.
Then again, it is the Raiders, and no one really knows what goes on behind the shielded doors.
As long as we win, who cares. GO RAIDERS!
PS- I have to say one more thing, great job Campbell. I know we lost, but this two past weeks have been a major improvement. Let’s hope it keeps on getting better.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Mistic, Jason Campbell is in the bottom 5 QBs in the NFL, maybe bottom 3. He belongs to a small, small fraternity of NFL QBs unable to read blitzes.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
The reason Nnamdi Asomugha wasn’t on the field when the Raiders went to their five-safety package was that he has occasionally been off the field because of his ankle issues.
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Ok that makes sense…But what about Routt and Chris Johnson. They’re both cover corners, so why weren’t they on the field?????
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Also curious is the fact that, to my recollection, Nnamdi shut down whoever he was covering yesterday. I don’t remember seeing him beat at all.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Mistic, Jason Campbell is in the bottom 5 QBs in the NFL, maybe bottom 3. He belongs to a small, small fraternity of NFL QBs unable to read blitzes.
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“I will say this to you: Yesterday was Jason’s finest day. There’s no question – how he played, what he did with his feet. He made three audibles in that game. One of them was the long run that Darren (McFadden) had for the touchdown,’’ Cable said. “He made two others in the passing game. He was on point.
Next!
December 13th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
And Tom Cable admitted yesterday he has nothing to do with the offense. When he was asked about playcalling, he responded, “That’s not for me to decide”.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
# mistic1 Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Next!
………..
Shannahan to Campbell.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
75, I don’t believe Garrard even completed a pass against a CB. He had the 2 TDs to a WR against Huff and the rest were pretty much passes to TEs. He had one pass to Sims Walker vs Nnamdi in a zone I think though.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Gradkowskiraider, or rmr ( i know you are to ashamed to post under that ridiculous moniker now)
JC is screwing your sister and kicking your dog, what else do you have. Oh wait did he say campbell called audibles at the line, and one led to dmac catch and run td?
Consider yourself owned!
December 13th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Some of you guys who have nothing better to do then sit in here all day and argue with each other are a bunch of R-TARDS.
Yeah, good idea… let’s fire Tom Cable and set us back another 5 years. We finally have some continuity, aren’t you tired of the coaching carousel? If they did fire him most of you same guys would be in here bashing Davis as incompetent.
Norcobob… really your unsure that we can beat DENVER? Do you even watch football? They are the doormat of the entire NFL, the cards looked like a playoff team sunday against them.
Maddenraider… your just sad and lonely, go join a group or something… or help out in your community for pete’s sake! when your comments are every other one… your here to much.
I’m convinced that some of you guys would rather the Raiders be bad so you can have something to beach about ALL DAY EVERYDAY IN HERE. (ie dakota)
Here’s to the the Raiders sweeping the west this year and being a powerhouse next year! You just can’t argue with progress.
RAIDER TILL I DIE! HATERS CAN EAT IT. AND THERE’S PLENTY OF HATIN’ GOING ON IN HERE BY SUPPOSED FANS.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
68.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Watching an interesting movie about Al Davis’s daughter. It’s called Orphan.
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Thats not right man.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Mistic, my sister doesn’t screw QBs who can’t read a blitz.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Mistic, my sister doesn’t screw QBs who can’t read a blitz.
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lol
December 13th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Correction Cable: We have to be STL fans, 49ers fans or any team playing against the Jets or Ravens.
Raiders have a shot with SD losing, KC losing and Jets or Ravens doing a face plant for the rest of the season by my calcs.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Raider J hawk, what name were you using earlier today?
December 13th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
MR,..the playcalling isnt for Cable to decide,..its Jacksons,..why you so confused bout that?…Cable hasnt called a play all year…not his call.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Mistic, ever watch those t.v. shows that have high school QBs training with ex pros, pro coaches, etc., and even at that age, they can recognize what coverage their facing, read blitzes, etc. Isn’t it a little embarrassing that Campbell is in the NFL and he can’t even do that? You know what that means? He’s just an arm, nothing more. Called an audible? LOL. That’s football 101, too. Pop warner QBs call audibles. and who cares what Cable says. He admitted yesterday he has nothing to do with the offense.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Just like Lovie Smith doesnt have a say,…or Singletary,…OC`s call plays,…Cable stated the truth.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Norco, not to be a smart a** but Cable made atleast one dumb call which included his fake punt on the Raider’s side of the field.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
This Orphan is the craziest movie I’ve seen in a while.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Me agree, Jason Campbell soup suck because he only throw 324 yard, and only 2 td. Shuld have thrown 600 yards and 5tds then we win.
We need peyton mannin
December 13th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Norco, you’re right. Head coaches don’t do anything. Belichick has nothing to do with the Patriots offensive game plan. Neither does Payton in N.O. Shannahan has nothing to do with the Redskins gameplan. Nothing. They give no input, whatsoever. Because why, by golly, it’s the head coach’s job to just coach! Al Davis taught the football world that, and the world abides.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Thats different,..ya hes stupid with those special teams fakes,..but he doesnt make offensive calls,..not a one….thats what he ment with his statement yesterday,..some in here might like to think thats an Al Davis reference, but as usual, theyre wrong.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Sure theres some head coaches involved in play calling,..most arent.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
That was sarcasm ^^^
December 13th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
# Norco Bob Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Sure theres some head coaches involved in play calling,..most arent.
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Yeh, the winning coaches. Ding dong.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Mistic, ever watch those t.v. shows that have high school QBs training with ex pros, pro coaches, etc., and even at that age, they can recognize what coverage their facing, read blitzes, etc. Isn’t it a little embarrassing that Campbell is in the NFL and he can’t even do that? You know what that means? He’s just an arm, nothing more. Called an audible? LOL. That’s football 101, too. Pop warner QBs call audibles. and who cares what Cable says. He admitted yesterday he has nothing to do with the offense.
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LMAO “who cares what cable says”?!?!?
More football 101 when the qb comes to the line of scrimage he reads the defensive alignment, ( reads whether a blitz is coming), if he thinks the play that was called is good against the defense he goes with it. If the play wont work against the defense he audibles.
Campbell is eating your lunch dating your mother, and making you pick up the bill.
gradkowskiraider, cable just destroyed your entire argument. Thanks for playing though
December 13th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
I don’t get all the complaining about the offense. That offense did a hell of a job yesterday. Even Nnam said it himself “the offense kept us in it”.
Defense and STs were a disaster 2H.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Kiffin called plays and was awful at it,…sucks at USC too,..Haden about to can him.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Unsure where he will work next, because of course he will only work if he can bring his daddy with him. lmao
December 13th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Mistic, my mother wouldn’t go near a QB that can’t pick up a blitz. My mother chooses her men based upon how they handle themselves in the pocket as a QB. And it’s not a racial thing. Because mom loves the brothers.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Im holding out for Gruden, thats why I pray Denver slaughters us sunday,..then hopefully Indy and KC do the same,…its Gruden or nothing for me. Period.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Gotta run,..lets all pray to God, or Santa or Satan,..all of us,..pray for Grudens return,..because to me thats all that matters,..nothing else matters,..I wont rest until hes back,..and FU all who disagree. Night.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
My prayers for Gruden coming here. I don’t believe in god but I make exceptions for things like this. God, if you’re out there, bring Gruden to Oakland.
December 13th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
My Prayers Is that Cable Stays We are So Close
December 13th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Tough loss. We had em but got winded in the 2nd half and lost it – that’s 3 times this year that happened.
JC looks like the real deal. He improved yet again and we can rely on him for next year considering he will be the undisputed #1, more familiar with the team and be in the last year of his contract. He can be in the top 10 in the league if the oline can pass protect – he has all the tools and if we had a true playmaker at WR …
McFadden has really taken his game to the next level – he is faking people out of their jocks consistently now. Where was that over the last 2 years? I think the Toe had alot to do with it. He absolutely needs to be in Hawaii this year. Still think Bush needs a few more carries though. Once we went up 24-14 and had the ball, he pounded out a 10 yd gain on 1st down and it looked like we were going to ride him to victory – then all hell broke loose. Should have stuck with him more – he is a beast on screen plays too.
3 and outs are killing this team – just like w/losses to Miami, SF – we have Jags down early but then go on a barrage of 3 and outs to give them life – and totally tire out our D. We have to be near the top of the league in 3 and outs. When the D gets tired, that’s when big plays happen. Our D line was absolutely dominating in the 1st half – but offense was not staying on the field nearly long enough and they got tired. They were totally gassed and practically invisible in the 2nd half and the terrible LB play was the undoing.
DHB is not getting it done – that sail b/w his arms gaff was horrible – he looked upfield before the ball even got to him. He needs to be moved to backup next year until he can improve – they need to get him in shorter routes with a run after the catch focus – inside screens and slants to get him in the open field. We probably need 2-3 new WR’s next year in the rotation, replacing ‘Chil’lens, DHB, and JLH. I love Chaz but he can’t stay healthy even through camp.
What happened to Nick Miller? JLH is doing nothing on PR – and not even on the field on offense. Miller played pretty well when he was in there was an impact on offense too. JLH totally checked out last year and its a mystery why he is even active.
We still need help at LB – Ricky Brown is a good special teamer but is a liability on D – Geothel looked lost most of the day – Groves is regressing and will be released after the season – Wimbley is a stud but is best at DE on passing downs. McClain still needs significant improvement to be a difference maker – and the foot arth(tendon)itis is a serious concern.
Overall, the playoffs would be a mini miracle considering the schedules – SD will most likely get in again, only to get stomped (hopefully). But, despite everything the season has to be considered a mild success – considering how its been for the last decade. Unless the Raiders lose out, Cable and Co. (minus Hue) will likely be back and as much as I would love to see a better HC and staff – truth is, we can’t attract anyone decent and it would be better to stay the course with a 1 yr extension on Cable’s contract and hope to improve in the draft and FA for 2011 and try and get in to the playoffs and then hopefully beg Harbaugh to leave Stanford to take us back to glory.
Go Raiders!
December 13th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
105.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
My prayers for Gruden coming here. I don’t believe in god but I make exceptions for things like this. God, if you’re out there, bring Gruden to Oakland.
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I’ll cover my bet that there is God because if I say there isn’t and He really does exist, (and I’m saying He does), then the alternative is something I can’t risk. Doesn’t hurt to carry a little ‘fire insurance’.
December 13th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
106.Dhidee99 Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
My Prayers Is that Cable Stays We are So Close
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Me Agrees…….
December 13th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Let me remind you, that Cable has been a freaking loser all the time he has been here. Do you think he suddenly had an epiphany and realized he is a smart coach and that is why he is almost adequate this season? NO! Read the article above. What is new in our offense is Hue Jackson! Be careful for you wish for because you just might get it. And if you do, the RAIDER NATION will suffer another close-but-not-good enough season next year!
FIRE TOM CABLE! Not one player will shed a tear.
December 13th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
# mistic1 Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
“I will say this to you: Yesterday was Jason’s finest day. There’s no question – how he played, what he did with his feet. He made three audibles in that game. One of them was the long run that Darren (McFadden) had for the touchdown,’’ Cable said. “He made two others in the passing game. He was on point.
Next!
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in other words, you wait for others to tell you what to think?
Cable backs everyone who’s Al’s toy. Over and over he propped Russell. Still props sorry Bey. And is careful about JC, especially since he announced weeks ago that Grad was the starter, and Al reamed him for it, and made him backtrack THE VERY NEXT MORNING.
It’s like little children in here, desperate for someone to tell them how to feel.
December 13th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Put the Browns on waiver (Ricky& Steve)
December 13th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
# sirblitzalot Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Let me remind you, that Cable has been a freaking loser all the time he has been here. Do you think he suddenly had an epiphany and realized he is a smart coach and that is why he is almost adequate this season? NO! Read the article above. What is new in our offense is Hue Jackson! Be careful for you wish for because you just might get it. And if you do, the RAIDER NATION will suffer another close-but-not-good enough season next year!
FIRE TOM CABLE! Not one player will shed a tear.
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You know, there are a LOT of bad posts from a lot of really dumb fans, but this one is really really bad. “Cable has been a loser his whole time here”. Well, Huh. What team did he take over, pray tell? The 2007 New England Patriots? If you remember, this franchise was in complete utter chaos when he took over. And he took over a complete mess in midseason. And now, 2 and a half years later, he has us playing meaningful games in December and some of you want to change horses AGAIN??? Should this team which was as bad as a franchise could be, should have just turned around in one year and won 18 straight? And who is going to come here and do that? Vince Lombardi? Tom Landry? Bill Walsh? Who? Would 90% of you PLEASE just STFU.
December 13th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
[...] truth is that we were just laughing about it upstairs,” Cable told reporter Monday, per the Oakland Tribune. “There’s absolutely no issue between Hue and I. We have a prior relationship. He’s doing a [...]
December 13th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
[...] truth is that we were just laughing about it upstairs,” Cable told reporter Monday, per the Oakland Tribune. “There’s absolutely no issue between Hue and I. We have a prior relationship. He’s doing a [...]
December 14th, 2010 at 12:04 am
78.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
# mistic1 Says:
December 13th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Next!
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Shannahan to Campbell.
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woulda been a good comeback…only if that was working out for shanny. try again
December 14th, 2010 at 1:40 am
[...] “It’s just the foot. Today his rehab stuff was really pretty good, but he still has an issue with it, and we’re going to continue to research it and figure out exactly what’s going on here,” Cable said, per the Oakland Tribune. [...]
December 14th, 2010 at 3:25 am
[...] “It’s just the foot. Today his rehab stuff was really pretty good, but he still has an issue with it, and we’re going to continue to research it and figure out exactly what’s going on here,” Cable said, per the Oakland Tribune. [...]
December 14th, 2010 at 7:33 am
Ok let’s say Jano makes that kick from 50 yards. Score is 38-34
December 14th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Jerry how does Jason’s balls taste?…
December 14th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Jerry can you guess the flavor of a popsicle from Jason’s rectum?..
December 14th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Jerry, so many writers have you licked?
December 14th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Jerry, when did u cum out of the closet?..What year?
December 14th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Jerry” You have a “Cupped” clef for Jason’s Cum?
December 14th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Jerry: can we see you get G…banged from the Raiders players?
December 14th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Jerry: so this fraternity you & jason are part of, do they meet at Truck stops so truckers can drain their Balls inside ur mouths?
December 14th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
[...] be real about it,” Cable told the Oakland Tribune. “You’ve got to be a 49er fan on Thursday and a Rams fan on Sunday. [...]
December 14th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
@Raider_j_Hawk
That has to be the most succinct
Post i have read here or in any other raider forum for that matter, well done.
to the Morons here who have nothing better to do than slam players and coaches of a team they love, suck on some more sour grapes.
1-WE ARE UNDEFEATED IN OUR DIVISION!!!
2-Cable has motivated this team
3-we are steadily improving
stop acting like children and see the positives
FOR FEKS SAKE!!!!
December 15th, 2010 at 3:31 am
Cable realizes every day how lucky he is to be one of 32 head coaches in the NFL. At least he’s not pretending otherwise.