Peyton back on top of game in time for Raiders
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 at 4:05 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News, notes, quotes and observations Thursday as the Raiders prepare to face Indianapolis:
— Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has recovered nicely since his three-game stretch which (gasp!) actually removed him from the race as the league’s Most Valuable Player.
Manning threw 11 interceptions in three games, the Colts were on the cusp of not making the playoffs for the first time in eight years, and the one of the league’s ambassadors as well as an advertising icon seemed to be on the downside of a brilliant career.
Not so fast.
Indianapolis is back in control of its destiny, having beaten Tennessee (30-28) and Jacksonville (30-24) with an 8-6 record, during which time Manning is 54 of 74 for 548 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.
The two-time defending league MVP will give way to Tim Brady or Michael Vick this year, but it probably has as much to do with an injury-ravaged supporting cast than signs of slippage from Manning.
“Somebody asked me if I was in a slump, and I said, well, yes, maybe I was,’’ Manning told the NFL Network after beating the Titans. “But I’d been on about an eight- and a half-year streak before that.’’
Manning already has career highs in attempts (608) and completions (407) with two games to play and is completing 66.9 percent of his passes.
The Colts are running the ball better of late, but have struggled on the ground and have often played from behind, necessitating an offense even more pass-heavy than usual.
Beyond the sheer numbers is Manning’s ability to dictate the pace of a game. He’ll dominate the game from the line of scrimmage, tricking defenses into having too many men on the field. He can run a two-minute drill to come from behind or a four-minute offense to kill the clock with equal effectiveness.
“I think when you play Peyton Manning, you’ve got to do what you do best,’’ defensive coordinator John Marshall said. “It’s been my experience that you can almost screw yourself up. You can almost get too much into disguising and trying to trick him with this coverage or that.
“Once you go through a series with him you’re not going to trick him anymore. He’s wired into you. So you’ve got to go out and play. You get matched up and play.’’
Here’s how Manning assessed the Oakland defense talking to Indianapolis reporters:
“It’s a pretty classic Oakland Raiders defense. Very aggressive, some great athletes all over the field, a lot of speed, a lot of size. They are playing with a lot of momentum. The Jacksonville game could have easily gone their way. They’re playing at home, are right in thick of the playoff chase as we are, so I know it’s going to be a tough ballgame.’’
– Indianapolis had a 129-yard rushing game from Donald Brown against Jacksonville and gets Joseph Addai back this week, giving the Colts at least a semblance of balance.
But for the most part, it’s been Manning controlling the ball through the air with perennial Pro Bowler Reggie Wayne (99 receptions, 12,47 yards, 5 TDs) and a revolving cast of other receivers.
Austin Collie (54 receptions, 649 yards, 8 TDs) was ruled out for the season after his third concussion and the Colts lost standout Dallas Clark (37-343-3) earlier in the year. When Clark went down, Jacob Tamme was plugged in and has 53 passes for 486 yards.
“I think as long as you’ve got No. 18 driving the car, you can never let your guard down,’’ cornerback Stanford Routt said. “One thing that makes him such a Hall of Famer is that he makes his receivers better.’’
— Turns out Marshall was the defensive line coach in Indianapolis in 1987 when Cable was a replacement player offensive lineman for the Colts.
How good was Cable as a player?
Marshall first said he couldn’t remember, then caught himself, “He was great. Dominant. Big, dominant man.’’
It was so long ago Cable’s memory needs work. He said in a conference call the Colts won all three replacement games, while they actually won two of three.
– Punter Shane Lechler and Richard Seymour, both with hamstring strains, although it sounds the odds of seeing Lechler Sunday are better than seeing Seymour.
Right tackle Langston Walker also didn’t practice and will take a concussion test Friday morning, Cable said.
Lechler has been on the field and took turns throwing to defensive backs today. Seymour wasn’t round during the media window either Wednesday or Thursday and hasn’t been seen in the locker room during media availability.
Cable said of Lechler, “I feel good about it right now. How sure I am, we’ll see tomorrow or Saturday. But I know he’s improving and I feel good about it.’’
As for the level of optimism regarding Seymour, Cable said, “That’s kind of touch and go, still.’’
Those who were limited at practice included cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (ankle), and wide receiver Johnnie Lee Higgins (ankle). Players listed as injured but with full participation were tight end Zach Miller (foot), cornerback Chris Johnson (groin) and safety Mike Mitchell (ribs).
Cable wouldn’t commit to Nick Miller as his punt return specialist over Higgins, although he had a 22 yard return against Denver. The Raiders are ranked 25th in punt return average at 7.3 per return.
“We’ll see where we are with both of them on Sunday but I thought he did a nice job for sure,’’ Cable said.
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December 23rd, 2010 at 4:07 pm
15.Just Fire Baby Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 3:44 pm
I know we all love and have old school ties and memory to the coliseum, but they need a new stage.
There has been studies on how new stadiums always bring an increase in attendance, and because of the increase in the home-field advantage, improves the W-L category.
Not sure how it would get financed, but if they floated debt on it, the Raiders would probably get a higher credit rating than the current one for the state.
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A new stadium is needed…BIG time!
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:09 pm
“I think when you play Peyton Manning, you’ve got to do what you do best,’’ defensive coordinator John Marshall said. “It’s been my experience that you can almost screw yourself up. You can almost get too much into disguising and trying to trick him with this coverage or that.
“Once you go through a series with him you’re not going to trick him anymore. He’s wired into you. So you’ve got to go out and play. You get matched up and play.’’
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All this means, is he is going man to man and he won’t be blitzing as much as he should.
Ugh.
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:11 pm
25.alex7 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:02 pm
The Oakland stadium might be the ugliest in pro football.
Nicely outdated 1980s “jumbo” tron the size of some of our flat-screens.
Middle of an ugly industrious area with not much to walk to.
Zero perks for kids, expensive as can be.
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Candlestick is way worse than the Coliseum….and it’s not even close.
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:12 pm
My bro looked at getting tickets and he said he can get 4 in the upper deck for 55 bucks each?
When the game is not even sold out?? Come on…
WTF?!
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:12 pm
DKnight..
you said Palmer was done, and you rather have Kolb…
1) I dont think Palmer is done, I think he will find his fire, if he got out of cincy..
2) AFAIK, Palmer signed a deal going into 2014
3) I like Kolb, bu he has said he will wait out in Philly, since he likes the coaching staff, and dont believe he would get better schooling elsewhere, and that he believes Vick wont be there in 2013, so he has no problem waiting for his time to shine..
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:16 pm
5.La Milicia Negra Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:12 pm
DKnight..
you said Palmer was done, and you rather have Kolb…
1) I dont think Palmer is done, I think he will find his fire, if he got out of cincy..
2) AFAIK, Palmer signed a deal going into 2014
3) I like Kolb, bu he has said he will wait out in Philly, since he likes the coaching staff, and dont believe he would get better schooling elsewhere, and that he believes Vick wont be there in 2013, so he has no problem waiting for his time to shine..
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Kolb has upside…..Palmer has peaked already.
Palmer is a shell of his former self.
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:19 pm
When I went to the AZ game this year, it was just out of this world how amazing and nice that stadium is and surrounding area.
Now granted, it is one of the best in the biz and just had a superbowl, but if Oakland could build half of what that place is, it would do wonders for the team, it’s fans and the city.
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:20 pm
27.M Lonetree Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:05 pm
JustFB,
agreed here with DKnight. O-line ahead of D-line. Brady in Detroit would’ve equaled short career and no accolades. No mobility and no protection.
Peyton on the other hand would’ve endured longer. Immobile but tougher. Shrug. Hell hath no fury like an inadequate O-line.
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I believe a good D-line is like good pitching in baseball, 9 out of 10 times pitching or the D-line win.
You can think you have some great O-line, until Julius Peppers and his crew (or TK, Big Dick and Matty S and their crew) come into town and rip you to bits.
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:27 pm
DKnight…
well it doesnt matter does it? I mean if they both are stuck in cincy and Philly to ‘13 and ‘14 ???
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Alex7 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Umm, Debo…
Ben has something called an ankle injury the last month.
Yet the Defense…is somehow responsible for Ben’s passing efficiency. Ok.
That team went from a run-dominant team to a passing team when Ben showed up. I’m sure that’s because of the defense too.
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If it’s not about the D, how the hell did the steelers go 3-1 to start the season with Batch/Dixion/Leftwich???? And one of those wins was against the NFC’s #1 seed!
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Wasn’t this guy a Raider some years ago?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Dave-Tollefson-s-mom-calls-him-out-in-locker-roo?urn=nfl-299723
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Trade Jon Condo for Dave Tollefson!
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
CHARGERS ELIMINATED ON SUNDAY:
1. SD LOSS @ CINN
2. RAIDERS WIN VS.IND
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
# DKnight007 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 3:56 pm
12.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Plunkethead and Nnamdi,
If the economy’s to blame for the empty seats, what do you guys blame for the empty seats before the 2008 crash? What do you blame for the empty seats in the 1999 season, when America was in its most prosperous time in history?
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PSL’S??
LOL!
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Fair enough. That takes care of the late ’90s. What about the time between ending the PSLs in 2005 and the economic crash in the summer of 2008?
It wasn’t the economy. Granted, Americans should have been tightening the belt, because wages started going down drastically the minute Bush took office, but nonetheless, Americans were spending money like drunken sailors up till the summer of ‘08, everyone had access to credit. Part of what led to the crash in the first place.
It wasn’t the PSL. It no longer existed. Since 2005 Raider tickets have been available at competitive prices.
So, riddle me…why were so many games between 2005 and 2008 blacked out?
Dig down deep, deep, deep into your bag of excuses and let’s see what you can come up with this time. I’ll wait.
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Its Al Davis’s Fault
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:55 pm
This season’s over. Raiders had more than enough chances. At some point the Raiders are going to have to learn how to seize opportunities and capitalize on big wins. Well, learn how to do it without Ron Wolf or Jon Gruden.
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Funny comment from the Tollefson article:
“Just what you want in a mother. Stupid (berating an injured person even though she had no idea the severity of the injury), nosey (what is she doing in the locker room?) and profane. It’s those fine qualities that probably made her Mrs. Crocker in the first place. I’m sure the original Mr. Tollefson long since realized this.”
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:58 pm
# PurpleDrank81 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Its Al Davis’s Fault
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Ahh, the victim card.
“Leave Al alone! Waaah!!!”
Al brings it on himself. Al Davis can walk away any time he wants to. As long as he’s active in football operations and losing, he’s getting lambasted. Adjust to it.
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:59 pm
I blame the OFMA, that goon that ran it and his meth- head son. Like Jamarcus Russell, they left a mess that would take years to get over completely.
Hispanic guy, don’t remember his name right now.
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Debo,
the QB play in those first 4 games was atrocious.
Your original point was that somehow the D enhances QB play in Pittsburgh.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:00 pm
No1 played the Victim card….
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Just Fire Baby, no PSLs since 2005. I already agreed that OFMA was partly to blame up to ‘05. But since ‘05, there’s been no PSL’s. Raider tickets have been cheaper. That card’s already been pulled. Try again.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Purple, you weren’t defending Al Davis by sarcastically accusing me of blaming too much on him?
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:02 pm
OFMA was like Jamarcus I said.
Can’t just wipe away the mess in one year.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:02 pm
# 504 Raider Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Wasn’t this guy a Raider some years ago?
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funny story, never pi55 off mama =)
Yup, he was with us in 2007, we send him to Frankfurt, and NYG later snagged him into their 53man roster..
as were G/T Keven Boothe now a rotational starter a in NYG
and Chris Clemons is a starter in Seattle..
all with us in the summer before the 2007… all lost after :/
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:03 pm
DKnight,
is it a safer bet that a once great QB can return to form with a better running game and D?
Or that Kolb will become great?
Tough choice if someone will become the next Matt Schaub (nobody to star) or the next Kurt Warner (former star, bad year or two, bounces back).
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Nope I actually wasnt
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:03 pm
this is a good matchup for the raiders. IF oak can run the ball WELL it should be enough to win. wont have to worry about the 2 DEs the colts have hitting campbell if Dmac is tearing it up. just have to run and screen pass to beat this defense. manning will get his stats. raiders WIN this one 28-26 IF the running game is great. colts kick a lot of field goals.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:04 pm
RMR,
next year we play the Packers, Bears, Patriots, Jets, Vikings, and Lions w/ Stafford.
Might be 5 to 6 losses right there
Our record isn’t very good against top teams (Titans week 1, Pittsburgh, Jaguars)
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:05 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:02 pm
OFMA was like Jamarcus I said.
Can’t just wipe away the mess in one year.
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Just Fire Baby, Vegas, whatever,
Try and follow.
There has been no “mess” since 2005 where this is concerned because tickets have been cheaper. We’re talking about people not being able to afford to attend games.
Again, the card your pulling now has already been pulled, and debunked. Try again.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:05 pm
That schedule is not very nice……Not worried about the ViQueens though
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:07 pm
RMR,
next year we play the Packers, Bears, Patriots, Jets, Vikings, and Lions w/ Stafford.
Might be 5 to 6 losses right there
Our record isn’t very good against top teams (Titans week 1, Pittsburgh, Jaguars)
we also beat 2 winning teams: chargers and chiefs. should another upset this weekend too. vikings and lions suck and will suck next year.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:07 pm
The City of Oakhole is to blame, DUH!
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Raider fans should be worried about everyone on their schedule.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
City of Oakhole = 2 blame
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Bo, how is the city to blame?
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Well I said who I blame and you disagreed, fine. There is no correct answer.
Who do you blame, since you seem to want to be the gatekeeper on the subject?
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Especially Rickey Henderson and Joe Rudi
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:09 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Bo, how is the city to blame?
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Um, who wants to visit a hole to spend $300?
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:09 pm
its the venue. the stadium sucks, the A’s cant even get good free agents to play there. beltran laughed when the A’s made him an offer. ITS THE VENUE
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:10 pm
but I’m a Giants fan, dont care about the A’s!!!hahaa
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:11 pm
World Series champs!!!!!
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:11 pm
if the Giants can win a WS then the Raiders can win the Superbowl!!!!!!!!!!!
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Do you really think Raider fans are that pretentious, Bo? They won’t go to a game because they’re too snobby to go to the city the Raiders play in?
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:13 pm
the stadium is a dump. raiders would have to get a superstar to get people to come there right now. the team is a lot better now and nobody watches.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Santa is a Raider fan
He’s painted his sleigh silver and black and had it lowered.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Alex7 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Debo,
the QB play in those first 4 games was atrocious.
Your original point was that somehow the D enhances QB play in Pittsburgh.
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It does! As I said in an earlier post, the guy makes things happen when things break down. But it makes it a hell of a lot easier to be a good QB when you have a great defense. He knows he can make mistakes because his defense has his back. Because they are so good against the run, teams don’t possess the ball against them which allows him to get more opportunities. When that didn’t happen against the Pats, they got their asses kicked. Look at the position JR was in last year. The Jets game is a good example. No pass pro, no defense. He fumbles the ball because Barnes got pancaked and NY recovers. A few plays later, TD Jets. Worst supporting cast in football last year easy. Ben has arguably the best.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Pretentious? No. The venue self-limits the audience to pretty hard core fans. Not much else to do there but escape.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Raiders used to set records for playoff game attendance. dam 25 playoff games. need to go to some more.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:14 pm
RMR, I’d say at least a couple thousand out of the 60,000 people that go to games are going or won’t go based on things like the city, location, things to do, etc.
Obviously you’ll have the die-hards each week, but that accounts for about 30,000 in Oakland, it seems.
The rest need a winning team or a fun area to hang out in before/after especially with families.
But yes, the losing certainly keeps people like me (in Oregon) away. Not fun watching your team lose in an ugly stadium, and pay $100 a pop for the privilege, plus hotel.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:16 pm
The rest need a winning team or a fun area to hang out in before/after especially with families.
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Exactly.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:16 pm
So far we’ve had one fan admit it’s the losing…and we’ve been at it an hour.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:17 pm
# alex7 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:03 pm
DKnight,
is it a safer bet that a once great QB can return to form with a better running game and D?
Or that Kolb will become great?
Tough choice if someone will become the next Matt Schaub (nobody to star) or the next Kurt Warner (former star, bad year or two, bounces back).
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Schaub wasnt a nobody, he was backup to vick, a 2nd round pick, and under Knapp he showed he was a baller, I wanted him before Texans got to him, bt too late…
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:17 pm
But Debo, those backups also had the same D, and kinda sucked big time those first 4 games.
If anything, you can make a case that a good QB also keeps a D fresh (our D has improved at least partially due to our O improving).
Give QB talent the credit it’s due. There’s a reason the league works hard to protect it.
Look at AZ and Minnesota. Same team as last year, different QB = fugly.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:18 pm
niners have been losing for 8 years and they sellout every game. its not just the losing. ITS THE VENUE
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Maybe the Raiders should move to a nice suburb, surround the new stadium with all kinds of restaurants and malls. The big bad Raiders…of Peteluma! LOL.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Pretentious? No. The venue self-limits the audience to pretty hard core fans. Not much else to do there but escape.
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Wtf do you know about it?
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Candlestick is one of the worst venues in the league, it’s in the middle of Hunter’s Pint, a notorious SF ghetto. I would say the Niners are better at marketing. They’re not owned by a lunatic, therefore they do a better job of convincing their fans things are on the upswing.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Treasure Island Raiders????? Lmao
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Wtf do you know about it “Rust Bucket Bo”?
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Bo wants the big, bad, swaggering Raiders to move to Sausalito.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:23 pm
raider marketing is not a problem. raiders sell a LOT of merchandise and have fans worldwide. i met a lot of raider fans all over. its not marketing. Raiders a FACE for their franchise.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Negra, if Schaub was even close to a slam dunk, he’d have fetched a 1st rounder.
There have been some backups that looked good in spurts, then crashed as starters.
Rob Johnson, Shaun Hill, Steve Bono, maybe Kevin Kolb joins the list.
Just saying Schaub was still a risk,
as was Kurt Warner when going from the NYG to AZ, as will Carson Palmer be if he moves teams next year.
Just curious which one seems like a better bet…
the veteran that has been great
or the young guy with potential.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:24 pm
You know, Bo, the Raiders don’t exactly play tough now, in deep East Oakland. You think a softer locale is the answer? LOL.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Manassamauler Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:23 pm
raider marketing is not a problem. raiders sell a LOT of merchandise and have fans worldwide. i met a lot of raider fans all over
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Al Davis is not very popular, here.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Raiders and niners will end sharing a stadium
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
# manassamauler Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:23 pm
raider marketing is not a problem. raiders sell a LOT of merchandise and have fans worldwide. i met a lot of raider fans all over. its not marketing. Raiders a FACE for their franchise.
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LOL.
Sure.
Attendance means nothing amongst NFL owners. It’s all about who sells the most fat heads.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
The Marin City Jungle is actually pretty hood….. Its where Pac lived before he moved to Oakland…..It has nothing on Hunters Point,ESO,South Side Rich but it’s still pretty hood
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
blaming a concete and glass structure is two things. An indictment of societal wishes in general and the spoiled nature of athletes in particular.
A billion dollars spent on any venue to kowtow to the sensitivities of overpaid products of a game-worshipping system is far more than ludicrous.
It is evidence of the final throes of a system destitute of any true values.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
65.KoolKell Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Manassamauler Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:23 pm
raider marketing is not a problem. raiders sell a LOT of merchandise and have fans worldwide. i met a lot of raider fans all over
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Al Davis is not very popular, here.
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raiders are the most popular NFL team worldwide.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Remember the Raiders playing in front of 90,000 in the L.A. Coliseum. I was too young to attend those, but have seen it on tv. Amazing.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Don’t worry, Bo, someday we might see the Emerald Bay Raiders, stadium right on Lake Tahoe! *cue sound “bad to the bone”. LOL. I’m out. Later.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:29 pm
23,000 season tickets sold this year. Clearly coming into the season, there was little hope, by the locals.
So, the Raiders would have to get 40,000 walk-ups to sell out per week.
There’s a lack of confidence in management to fix things.
(yes there’s been an improvement this year)
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Lonetree, athletes aren’t overpaid.
They bring in billions of dollars to owners, and get a similar fraction than what a restaurant chef gets from the profit the restaurant owner gets.
The athlete simply pulls from a much, much, much larger $ pie.
Don’t confuse moral worth of what someone does with monetary worth.
If thousands of people paid $100 a pop to watch a teacher teach, then we teachers could ask for similar 6-figure contracts that athletes get.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:30 pm
raiders are the most popular NFL team worldwide.
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Al Davis is not very popular, Here.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Hey Uncle Kell
Happy Holidays
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:37 pm
From 2006 to 2008, it was only blacked out maybe 3 times, and twice for some strange reason was against Houston! 2009 and 2010…14 black outs of 16 games…those two years are when they went bad…2005, Oakland Marketing whatevers still ran the ticketing and PSL’s were still in place…I know because I have been there every game since 2006…
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Alex,
No doubt the loss off Kurt Warner has hurt the Cards. But they’ve also been hurt by the departures of Karlos Dansby, Antrelle Rolle, Mike Gandy and Anquan Bolden. I think the team would definitely be better if they had replaced talent with talent. As far as the Vikings are concerned, not sure what you mean. Favre came back. He just played 10 times worse than he did last year. A big reason for that was the injury to Sidney Rice, so much so that they tried to replace his production with Randy Moss. We know how that turned out.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:39 pm
You guys crack me up. Perennial DOUR mug fans. 2010 was a VERY positve year. No matter how we finish out.
Get over yourselves already. This isnt (F)Art (S)mell’s 2006 Raiders.
Moving on…and looking at 2011….
“next year we play the Packers, Bears, Patriots, Jets, Vikings, and Lions w/ Stafford.”
Pats and Pack I’ll buy. Tough games (Although, honestly, Pack if at home I think we can put up a fight.)
Jets? please…
Bears havent put together TWO consecutive good years since 1926.
Lions? Really? Seriously?
Oak CAN play up to its competition. Even when we suck3d we did that on ocassion. Even in 06 we beat the Steelers. HOW I still dont know.
To do in 2011:
Sign C. Bailey and trade for someone like S Smith (Carolina). Do nothing else (besides a solid if not spectacular draft–>OL,CB depth, QB of the future) and we are a 10+ W team next year.
Book it Dano.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Alex,
any brain, yours, who designates athletes as “not overpaid” needs to find a cute little planet somewhere that with a rose-coloured populace dispensing bouquets of Lambeau Leaps for each and every citizen. What a load of crap you bring.
Take your larger pie to the nearest health clinic in Appalachia or Burundi or Haiti and tell them that someone who catches 60 percent of their passes (como?) or hits 30 percent of their at bats safely (como?) is worthy of being treated to a kingdom of billion dollar stadia.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:44 pm
We beat the Steelers in ‘06 by defense…both Nnamdi and Chris Carr had int’s returned for touchdowns and Carr went for 100 yards! But at the end Big Ben still almost tied it! I think Andrew Walter had a crappy ass 16 yards passing…and that was with Polomalu!
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:44 pm
again Lonetree, moral value vs monetary value. It’s rather simple.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Tuckrule,
maybe you weren’t around last year when the Jets ran over us for like 250 yards and shoved it 38-0 or something like that.
Our run D isn’t much better yet. JC vs the Jets D = “look at how he did vs the Steelers and Titans”
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:51 pm
We defintley have a hard schedule next year…. Lets see how this off season goes before you start counting us out next year…
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:51 pm
# alex7 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Negra, if Schaub was even close to a slam dunk, he’d have fetched a 1st rounder.
There have been some backups that looked good in spurts, then crashed as starters.
Rob Johnson, Shaun Hill, Steve Bono, maybe Kevin Kolb joins the list.
Just saying Schaub was still a risk,
as was Kurt Warner when going from the NYG to AZ, as will Carson Palmer be if he moves teams next year.
Just curious which one seems like a better bet…
the veteran that has been great
or the young guy with potential.
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well, he was actually a 3rd round pick =)
well because Morten Andersen, during his time in Atlanta tons of falcons game on TV… I saw Schaub play 5 games, He stated in week 5 vs Patsies threw for nearly 300yds and 3 TD in a 31-28 loss…
after that it was evident to me, that he was starter caliber, and I would have loved us to trade for him rather than pick up Jammy…
“Just curious which one seems like a better bet…
the veteran that has been great”
Apropos, you talk about no-names/backups, but I think there is more to it.. I would clearly prefer trade for a guy, with a hunger for being a starter, than draft a QB in 1st round.. year you might get Sanchez, Matt Ryan, Manning(s) or Brees, but you might as well get a Jammy, Carr, Leaf, and so on..
so to sum up, its a threeheaded monster, and not the good type..
1) once great QB, turning bad due to whatever..
2) young unproven QB, hungry to start, and already showed his skills..
3) or draft a QB in the top of round 1..
of those I would drop option 3 at once… and go for either option 1 or 2..
in the Palmer/Kolb, talk, I dont think Palmer is done, I think he needs a change of scenery… and I think Kolb is a future star… but fact is Palmer has a new contract, and Kolb is ready to wait out Vick, so those are not an option..
if you want my pick, we should go after Volek.. He has the Raider arm, he is one among only 5 to threw for 400yds in back2back games(Cassel is the newest member)…
well thats my 2 cents on the matter…
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Great highlights of Boise St WR Austin Pettis below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW8UJYR3bCU&feature=related
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
You think next year we’ll have a prime time game? The Niners had what? 3 this year? We should get at least one next year…maybe a Sunday Nighter…
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
I remember Volek looking really sharp a few years ago.
Is he still in Tennessee? Might be the starter there soon if he is
Or is he in SD?
Vince Young anyone? Was a top-rated QB and winning the first 8 weeks.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
86.DKnight007 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Great highlights of Boise St WR Austin Pettis below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW8UJYR3bCU&feature=related
Raiders should try and get this guy in the 3rd Round of possible. Uses his hands to catch the ball, runs solid routes and makes the tough catches.
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Wish I could click on it Dknight…….. Stupid work computer……… Im glad some1 else think Austin Pettis would be a good pick up
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Isn’t Pettis probably gonna be a 2nd rounder especially if he runs a good 40?
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Volek is Philip Rivers’ back up in SD…
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:57 pm
# manassamauler Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
65.KoolKell Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Manassamauler Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:23 pm
raider marketing is not a problem. raiders sell a LOT of merchandise and have fans worldwide. i met a lot of raider fans all over
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Al Davis is not very popular, here.
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raiders are the most popular NFL team worldwide.
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both is true, Raider nation is a global nation, just look at me, and Al isnt very popular in here… and I believe neither is in the raider nation, yeah eyah he gave it to us, but recently he also have taken it away from us…
and fans all over, doesnt mean a full house, and thats what we need, our team plays better when they have the 12th man… late the 12th man have been against the team, thats no good either, but if we dont get a full house sunday, we sure going to lose…
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Well Devier Posey was slated to go before him and so was Michael floyd and Johnathon Baldwin and thats 2nd round talent….You can expect him to run a low 4.4 high 4.3
Devier Posey was 1 of the OSU players that got in trouble we should see how it goes
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Again cherry picking losses…
Dear Alex(Smith?)
How about BEATING dischargers…TWICE…after 4243584 often consecutive humiliating losses…ripping a new one for the then 4-2 Seahwaks (yes they are fully exposed now…not then)…
5-0 in the AFC west. did you REALLY see that coming 3 months ago? No I didnt think so.
Did you also forget beating up the steelers AND 10-6 Playoff Bengals last year?
I can cherry pick too.
In any case, ALL teams have their flaws (call the commish if you dont like that fact…its called IMPOSED parity). That said, if you cant see 2010 progress you need to go buy some non-myopic glasses.
The landscape right now is ENORMOUSLY more positive than we have seen since 2002.
That be a fact, Jack, er Alex7….
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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# alex7 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
I remember Volek looking really sharp a few years ago.
Is he still in Tennessee? Might be the starter there soon if he is
Or is he in SD?
Vince Young anyone? Was a top-rated QB and winning the first 8 weeks.
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bwahahha, NO WAY, i wouldnt hire that guy at all, only to send him to a party at the neighbors, it will stop in 5min, and they will leave mad and never come by again..
well if it was a party I wsnt attending, and neighbor, that I didnt like =) LOL
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:02 pm
And I forgot Julio Jones and Ryan Browles
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Does anyone know about Jimmy Smith? 6-2 press corner and has allowed 11 completions in 2 seasons, the Aso of College football maybe?
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:06 pm
PD81, can’t forget AJ green who will probably be a top 10 guy
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:07 pm
That is what we need…another shut down corner…but as long as he is not a first round prospect! Can you just imagine what offenses are going to do knowing they cannot pass? Well, run unless that gets fixed too!
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:09 pm
im, out… night all
/LMN
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Later LMN!
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:09 pm
I was talkin more 2nd round guys… You can figure 2 or 3 of those guys will be picke dup in the 1st…
Jimmy Smith is a very big guy for corner
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Smith is use to playing Zone Coverages
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Oh nvm then, Deangelo Hall all over. If he is a man coverage guy though, I’d take him in the 2nd (probably won’t be there) and pray Pettis is there in the 3rd, I saw him catch his own pass haha he’s a beast.
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:16 pm
DKnight007 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
86.DKnight007 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Great highlights of Boise St WR Austin Pettis below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW8UJYR3bCU&feature=related
Raiders should try and get this guy in the 3rd Round of possible. Uses his hands to catch the ball, runs solid routes and makes the tough catches
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Any player from Boise ST. is solid because they have Chris Peterson as a coach.
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:17 pm
You want a great man coverage CB then you go after Curtis Brown
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:22 pm
What round should be be available in? And do you think Pettis will be available in the mid – late 3rd if he runs a good 40?
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:26 pm
I really dont think he will be there in the mid 3rd but if he was I say snag him…..Curtis Brown will be a late 2nd
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Who Knows I’ve got players i wanted before in the draft such as Lamarr Houston and Jacoby Ford…. So will see how it goes
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Alright cool, so whats the knock on Pettis? I don’t see how a good route runner and hands catcher with decent to good speed could last so long.
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Boise State is the knock on him….Small Conference guy.. Doesnt have blazing speed and needs to put on 10 to 15 pounds
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Hey the WAC also produced DeVonne Bess…him and Colt Brennan was the last to beat Boise in the WAC!
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Sorry, before Nevada this year…
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:42 pm
he sits at 6′3 and 200 pounds he needs to be at 210-215
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Kellen Moore also throws alot of passes but Pettis doesnt drop balls and runs great routes…..
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:46 pm
He’ll get there in the NFL…just that…Brad Roll? Under him everyone got hammies…
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Oh I know he will but Brad Roll needs to go…….
Every1 said that Hakeem Nicks was to slow and had inconsitent hands and thats why alot of ppl passed on him and now he’s makin ppl look foolish
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Tony Siragusa would be a better conditioning coach than Roll
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:54 pm
This will be one interesting Sunday ahead.
Here is what the CBS “experts” are picking overall (5 pickers)
Raiders over Colts
Titans over Chiefs
Chargers over Cincy
I can live with that. I hope like hell it happens. Only thing better would be Cincy comes alive and pound the Chargers.
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Do they analyze the games at all terrapin? And can I get a link?
Football gameplan picked the raiders this game too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEw4VRXm_hE
Hope hes right, but he picked the Chiefs too
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:56 pm
That would be awesome…then TeBone will have to have a game of his life next week!
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20101226_TEN@KC
Thier picks are near the bottom left of the page. Same for the other previews to the games.
I cannot vouch for them at all; but their records are public.
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Who fields punts Sunday could be telling.
I hope its Miller. At leaat he runs N-S.
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Mathis, 9.5 sacks, against, Mario Henderson, never played RT before in his life.
Not good.
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:23 pm
It could be ok…JC has to make quick reads and throws…
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Mathis, 9.5 sacks, against, Mario Henderson, never played RT before in his life.
False starts & QB hits/fumbles.
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Hey Uncle Kell
Happy Holidays
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Pound the Rock, pound the rock.
3rd down conversions, crucial.
TD’s not FG’s in the Red Zone.
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Uncle Kell what time do you want me over for Christmas Dinner
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:33 pm
I’m not your uncle, but happy holidays!
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:33 pm
LMAO
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:37 pm
The best Christmas gift is seeing Peyton frustrated and muddy! Let’s GO RAIDERS!
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Best Christmas Presnt is a Gift Certificate to Myredbook.com LMAO and of course a Raiders win with a TD from CHAZ SCHILENS
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:49 pm
At least a catch from the great Chaz! Haha…I hope he stays healthy…one more injury/set back…I tell ya…
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:50 pm
119.PurpleDrank81 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Tony Siragusa would be a better conditioning coach than Roll
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Now thats a good one. LMFAO
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Just ran into Michael Bush and parents shopping in Alameda.He was extremely polite and enjoyed my story about being an old Raiders since the 70’s.
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Nice.
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:17 pm
That’s cool!
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:19 pm
‘Sup fellas.
NFLN stuck with a lemon tonight. Why the hell is Big Ben Rapistburger still in during 4th qtr? Dudes got a broken foot and a broken nose. The game is in hand.
Carolina is putrid. Why take the risk?
Makes no sense to me.
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Big Ben’s got a broken foot?
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:23 pm
austerity
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:25 pm
I guess Matt Millen’s wondering the same thing. LOL.
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:28 pm
i sure am glad we did not go after randy moss he would have been a republican in the locker room i mean cancer in rhe locker room
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Sure wish we had a young John Ritchie for this one.
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Hwnrdr,
Yeah, he’s got a broken bone in his foot. One shoe is two sizes larger.
Hell, I think it happened before he played against Oakland. However, he seemed to move around alright.
He ran right past all the Raider D-lineman who were being held.
Then he got his nose busted the following week vs. Baltimore.
Say what you want about the big oaf, but he is tough. And a winner.
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:32 pm
I agree with you on that one!
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:34 pm
NY Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis was hit with a lawsuit on Monday for throwing a snowball at a Seahawks fan in 2008
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Trade Schilens foot for Big Ben’s foot.
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Haha I knew that one was bound to come…LOL
# 504 Raider Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Trade Schilens foot for Big Ben’s foot.
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Believe it or not Seabass has a career best 28 field goals and there are two games left to play. This will be the season that everyone remembers Seabass missing that field goal against the Cardinals
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:46 pm
I’ve read that Colts safety Franciso can’t tackle. Any truth to that?
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Cinderella would be bad at football. Her coach was a pumpkin
December 23rd, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Nevermind, I just checked out his stats. 37 solo tackles and 1 INT.
December 23rd, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Huff has 71 solo tackles. 1 INT and 4 sacks?
December 23rd, 2010 at 9:30 pm
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/DeSean-Jackson-s-punt-return-TD-could-have-been-?urn=nfl-299786
Jacksons TD could’ve been called back. pi-ss off Ball hype.
December 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Jerry may be a little off on this story. Manning has been mortal when Collie is out…
December 23rd, 2010 at 9:35 pm
well at least Jax’s game against DC is also an early game, so I figure there will be as many Indy players watching the scoreboard (not the one that matters), but some will.
December 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 pm
18.Just Fire Baby Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:45 pm
I thought the James Jones by someone in here earlier was a good name to through out.
He would be a #1 here right now, and a #2 most else places.
——————————————————-that would be me vegas. he is a under the radar type of player. wont cost much but can be a high value FA. i could see him catch 70 with 1000+ yards here easy with campbell. give jc a go to wr and he will improve just like cassel has with bowe. we should look at getting young veterans who have been well coached but play behind more established veterans. some of these guys can play but they get caught up in a numbers game. sign a few of these guys for a total amount of a top tier FA. it would give us depth at a cheaper rate plus allow us to be more flexible in the draft.
December 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Jones, Ford, and Murphy with DHB (and possibly a rookie or Chaz) would be a pretty decent receiving corps if you ask me.
December 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Although Jones may not have “Raider speed” according to Big Al…
December 23rd, 2010 at 10:16 pm
This Sunday:
Mathis 9.5 sacks vs Mario Henderson never played RT in his life.
That’s what you boys need to be worried about.
December 23rd, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Freeney v.s. Veldheer
Mathis v.s. Henderson
Garcon v.s. Routt
December 23rd, 2010 at 10:32 pm
A couple of quick things….
1) I love the Jerry Mac line: No Extension was requested….funny on many levels.
2) Sunday’s game against Peyton Manning and the colts has to be final exam time for Rolando McClain.
This kid is supposed to be a film room rat, we guess what Mr.McPain, here comes Mr. Manning and his wounded colts….
All I can say is that I am PUMPED for Sunday’s game!
I got the wife a good gift this year…
I pretty sure the wife got good gifts for the kids this year….
and THE RAIDERS play the Colts on Boxing day!!!!
Hello Turkey sandwiches!
Anyway all kidding aside, It’s gonna be a fun game watching how #55 and the rest of the d – (39 sacks+ D!!) take on Peyton Manning and let’s face it, the aging colts.
The storylines are everywhere, but the two biggies, McClain, and 2nd, our running attack against the colts d.
(For gawd’s sake Marshall, blitz Peyton, put the pressure on and keep it on.)
GO RAIDERS!!
December 23rd, 2010 at 10:42 pm
161.YoungAmerican Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Although Jones may not have “Raider speed” according to Big Al…
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yeah but we did sign old azz rice 10 years ago. ronald curry was fast like our current group of wrs. we always tend to have 1 wr without raider speed. that lineup u mentioned would be one hell of a young core to work with.
December 23rd, 2010 at 10:49 pm
The Raiders could definitely use a prototypical “possession receiver”. It would be nice to have a guy with the instincts to come back to the ball and make plays for his quarterback.
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Bears havent put together TWO consecutive good years since 1926.
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If you are claiming that the only way a team has a good year is when they win the championship, then yes, but the Bears won the Super Bowl in ‘85 and made the playoffs almost every year in the 80’s, and won like 6 straight division titles. Most would consider that “good” at the very least. Great? I guess than only one team each year could be considered “great”.
Yes, we can beat the Bears AND the Pack and of course the Lions too. We’ve proven we can beat anybody in the Afc West.
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:28 pm
With the poor attendance in Oakland who can blame Al for moving the team somewhere else? Raider fans are everywhere BUT Oakland it seems. When in LA, they didn;t sell out either. Would a Raider team in LA with a new stadium in a nice suburb do it?
I’m in Illinois and there are tons of Raider fans here. It’s the image of the bad boys that people like. Al should take the Raiders to someplace where they’ll be appreciated. Maybe Al is to blame for moving them to LA in the first place and it ruined the local connection for good. Can’t blame the Bay area fans for that, but what’s done is done and it looks like it can’t be fixed so maybe it’s time for Al to move on and plant roots somewhere where the fans will actually show up and support the team.
I remember there was some talk about Al moving the Raiders to Chicago sometime back. If they did that, they would sell out EVERY GAME.
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:40 pm
What’s missing is the deep, long standing tradition of Raider football. I have to think that Al moving the team to LA when he did was the thing that severed the mass loyalty to the Raiders. It’s like a relationship; people are afraid to commit to the Raiders for fear they’ll get dumped again. The fans in Green Bay (state of Wisconsin really) don;t have to worry about that. Same with Pittsburgh. There is a deep connection and mutual commitment between the fans and the team. Raiders don’t have that in the Bay Area and I can only guess the fans feel they were screwed by Al before and they’ll quite possibly get screwed again so why commit to something like that? I get it, but it just means that it’s a situation that’ll never get fixed and the best is to move on.
What could fix this? Nobody has a solution.
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:50 pm
163.YoungAmerican Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Freeney v.s. Veldheer
Mathis v.s. Henderson
Garcon v.s. Routt
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Hhmmm…
Not great. But it can be done. Would be nice to see Veld have a good game. No pen’s, no sacks, no tfl’s, and run the ball well to the left.
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:52 pm
166.YoungAmerican Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 10:49 pm
The Raiders could definitely use a prototypical “possession receiver”. It would be nice to have a guy with the instincts to come back to the ball and make plays for his quarterback.
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Like Crabs?
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:52 pm
I guess my point is that the Raiders have SOMETHING! They have a BRAND that can work. They have a strong history (not always winning) but even the franchises that flourish today have had their stretches (some longer than others) of losing and still maintain sell out crowds and intense local fan support even in the bad times. So the Raiders have the history, and a very marketable image (which is huuuuge) so that they COULD be a very profitable success if handled correctly.
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:53 pm
2) Sunday’s game against Peyton Manning and the colts has to be final exam time for Rolando McClain.
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I hope Seymore is out there, it will help ALL on D.
Duh…
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:54 pm
110.PurpleDrank81 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Who Knows I’ve got players i wanted before in the draft such as Lamarr Houston and Jacoby Ford…. So will see how it goes
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And JaWalrus
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:55 pm
129.KoolKell Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Pound the Rock, pound the rock.
3rd down conversions, crucial.
TD’s not FG’s in the Red Zone.
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Yes, like most every other game played in the NFL.
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:58 pm
145.Raiders for life Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Sure wish we had a young John Ritchie for this one.
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Agreed!!!!!
December 24th, 2010 at 12:05 am
Like Crabs?
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I would have preferred Nicks, but at this point even Crabtree would help this team more than DHB has.
It’s not entirely out of the question for the Heyward-Bey to turn the corner, but it’s looking less and less likely with every game that passes…
December 24th, 2010 at 12:15 am
DHB would be better with a POSS WR out there with him. I thought Miller would do the trick, but guess not. We need a QB more than we need a Poss WR, but the vet Poss WR is in the top 3 of needs.
December 24th, 2010 at 12:41 am
austin pettis would be a good pos. guy
December 24th, 2010 at 12:55 am
DHB would drop fewer balls if another possession receiver on the opposite side was able to catch?
I see.
December 24th, 2010 at 12:59 am
I’m not as confident as you guys about next year’s schedule.
Campbell has been terrible his entire career when facing quality opponents on the road.
The only road games he won this year were in San Diego and Denver, both games were carried by the RBs.
He was rookie-like-abysmal in Tennessee, in SF, in Pittsburgh, and lost in Jacksonville also.
Unfortunately that’s par for his career, so not sure why it would change next year vs tougher opponents.
His career w/l record on the road is like 35% and he stayed true to it this year.
December 24th, 2010 at 1:00 am
Djohnnyg Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:28 pm
With the poor attendance in Oakland who can blame Al for moving the team somewhere else? Raider fans are everywhere BUT Oakland it seems. When in LA, they didn;t sell out either. Would a Raider team in LA with a new stadium in a nice suburb do it?
I’m in Illinois and there are tons of Raider fans here. It’s the image of the bad boys that people like. Al should take the Raiders to someplace where they’ll be appreciated.
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Yes, there are Raider Fans in Sweden, Mexico, Timbuktu.
But, they haven’t been sued by Al Davis, yet.
December 24th, 2010 at 1:00 am
JC’s game in Kansas City will show if he’s still the same ol’ 40% career winner who folds in hostile environments.
December 24th, 2010 at 1:02 am
The Dirtee Raccoon Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:55 pm
129.KoolKell Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Pound the Rock, pound the rock.
3rd down conversions, crucial.
TD’s not FG’s in the Red Zone.
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Yes, like most every other game played in the NFL.
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Exactly, you see what I’m saying, dummy?
December 24th, 2010 at 1:17 am
Two points to touch on:
1. Stadium issues & blackouts
The stadium’s garbage, but it’s home (for now) and it ain’t the only reason for the blackouts. The Town is legit and the fans are awesome; I’ve seen more fights and obnoxious behavior at a Niner game in Candlestick. Seems like the fans out there NEED to prove that they’re hard or something. The 2 for 1 ticket deal for the Hawks and Chiefs got butts in the seats. The Raiders were just getting back to relevancy at that point so… Tells me people aren’t willing to drop as much as before…
2. Next year’s hopes
This season isn’t over yet… is it? Win out and see KC lose to a fired up Titan team and SD struggle in cold weather (like they tend to) and Da Rayduhs ARE the Team of the Decades. But yes, James Jones would be awesome on a squad where he could shine. He brings young experience & knowledge gained under a great WR; sorta like what Collie under Wayne, Wallace under Holmes and Fitzgerald under Boldin were able to do.
The schedule next year doesn’t mean squat until free agency, the draft and training camp is done. The Vikings went to the NFC Championship and suck this year. Cincinnati swept the division last year and is now picking in the top 5 of the draft. The Raiders could easily kill everyone on the schedule or flop. I vote for football murder…
Final note, this year’s team has heart, drive and a competitive spirit. They just need to tap into it consistently. If the main players are kept in place in the upcoming years then we will DOMINATE. GUARANTEED.
Go Raiders!!!
December 24th, 2010 at 1:17 am
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-broncos-dumervil
Broncows Dummervile arrested after Raider blow out insult to injury. LOL!
December 24th, 2010 at 1:18 am
Props to Big Cel
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-raiders-reece
December 24th, 2010 at 1:28 am
Chef Sac,
solid post. The Bengals and Vikings had their old, injured QBs break down this year – certainly plausible before the year even started.
Next year’s batch of QBs we face – Rodgers, Cutler, Stafford, Brady, Sanchez – have a much lower chance of breaking down.
I haven’t seen JC have a big game on the road yet, and he’s struggled his entire career against good teams especially on the road (this year again), so I understand many fans thinking this was the best chance at making the playoffs with our pathetically easy schedule.
December 24th, 2010 at 1:44 am
Alex7,
True. Next year’s lineup is scary at times. But Stafford’s missed 12 games with his shoulder injury; possibly the season. When he’s been in, Johnson made him look like a superstar in some moments, others he couldn’t save his errant throws. Rodgers forgot what sideline was his after that 2nd concussion 2 weeks ago and Sanchez has been helped by the return of Holmes and that defense. Gotta give Rex Ryan credit for the gameplan. But even he may be out this week; so they are all susceptible…
Brady is dope. Cutler can be had. Cambell has played well of late and KC will be a great test for this kid, but he seems to be building confidence with each game and the players are rallying. Ford could single-handedly be responsible for the resurgence of our QB play. And as long as his supporting cast steps up he will do well; as evidenced by his performance in games where we rush for a million yards.
December 24th, 2010 at 1:46 am
“his performance” refers to JC.
December 24th, 2010 at 1:58 am
# djohnnyg Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 11:28 pm
With the poor attendance in Oakland who can blame Al for moving the team somewhere else? Raider fans are everywhere BUT Oakland it seems. When in LA, they didn;t sell out either. Would a Raider team in LA with a new stadium in a nice suburb do it?
I’m in Illinois and there are tons of Raider fans here. It’s the image of the bad boys that people like. Al should take the Raiders to someplace where they’ll be appreciated. Maybe Al is to blame for moving them to LA in the first place and it ruined the local connection for good. Can’t blame the Bay area fans for that, but what’s done is done and it looks like it can’t be fixed so maybe it’s time for Al to move on and plant roots somewhere where the fans will actually show up and support the team.
I remember there was some talk about Al moving the Raiders to Chicago sometime back. If they did that, they would sell out EVERY GAME.
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You’re mentally ill, at best.
There is no metropolitan area with more Raider fans than in Los Angeles, and they could not sell out games. I know people from Chicago and have never met one Raider fan from that city. As far as toughness goes, the Bears do just fine wetting Chicagoland’s whistle for a rough franchise. Your comment might be the dumbest in the history of this blog. I’m not joking. If you ever plan to discuss sports and regional demographics again, try shooting yourself first. You’ll make more sense.
December 24th, 2010 at 2:06 am
Stanford Routt is a wasted pick; and you can plan on seeing Manning toss in his direction all day. Routt will be around the Colt receivers as they break the end zone plane several times on Sunday. No matter what happens in Cinn and Tenn, the Raiders are going to lose. That is just a fact.
December 24th, 2010 at 2:12 am
Peyton’s a beast, no doubt. Routt has issues, we all know this. However, the rest of the D can easily hold their own against him. Seymour’s absence would go a lot further to support your prediction Sirblitzalot…
December 24th, 2010 at 2:30 am
The Raiders are basically the “black sheep” of the NFL. Their “thug” image is attractive to a lot of wannabe’s bad boys but the people in charge of the Media HATE the Raiders. I go to all of the games and a brief survey of the race demographic demonstrates only a modicum of Afro-American fans. There are a high percentage of loyal Hispanics though. I find that curious. The Bay Area major networks (3, 4, 5 and 7) are all so biased against the Raiders (and so pro-49er) that it isn’t even worth watching the sports segment of the news. The national network, ESPN, is biased against west coast teams in general, but give the Raiders no respect. The networks (all of them) facilitate all the hate and fear and sterotypes against the Raiders. That is counterproductive to ticket sales. Other factors like “the economy” and that dump of a stadium, with it 42″ diagonal Micro “Jumbotron”, and poor (literally) fans also contribute to low turnouts. When the Raiders are able to generate fervent interest, the law of supply and demand kicks and the ticket prices go through the roof. Then you have the political fallout of Al Davis, the corrupt referring, the inculcating of Al Davis’s mettle with the defense (man on man) and offense (hail Mary and speed) and his arrested development regarding the present state of the evolution of NFL football. The list goes on and on why this dysfunctional franchise cannot succeed. It doesn’t matter where they go because a “rolling stone gathers no moss”. The biggest mistake Al made was leaving Oakland. It was like kidnapping your wife and taking to LA, having her work the streets and then bringing her back home. You still love her (assuming you loved her in the first place, which I am sure all real Raider fans did) but when she comes home she is not the same woman. She has been “turned out” by a Big Al. If he moves this franchise again, then she will be the equivalent of a hideous “crack hoe”, not worthy of any fan support.
December 24th, 2010 at 3:27 am
raider marketing is not a problem. raiders sell a LOT of merchandise and have fans worldwide. i met a lot of raider fans all over. its not marketing. Raiders a FACE for their franchise.
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anecdote: I see a lot of japanese wearing Raiders gear. they dont know wtf it is (I talk to them hoping they’re fans), but they’re buying and wearing it in japan nonetheless.
saw an old guy wearing a cowboys jacket once, but aside from that its all Raiders.
December 24th, 2010 at 3:29 am
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You’re mentally ill, at best.
There is no metropolitan area with more Raider fans than in Los Angeles, and they could not sell out games. I know people from Chicago and have never met one Raider fan from that city. As far as toughness goes, the Bears do just fine wetting Chicagoland’s whistle for a rough franchise. Your comment might be the dumbest in the history of this blog. I’m not joking. If you ever plan to discuss sports and regional demographics again, try shooting yourself first. You’ll make more sense.
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First off, I DO work in Chicago and could give you the names of 6 people I WORK WITH who are Raider fans. Why don’t YOU stick to things YOU know about. Just because YOU don’t know any personally doesn’t mean jack. There are over 10 mill. people in the Chi, area do YOU know all of them? And are you stupid enough to claim there are NONE? I was in Soldier Field the last time the Raiders played there and there was almost an entire section of sign toting Raider fans in attendance. I’m sorry if the facts don’t fit your pre-disposed vendetta against Al Davis in that regard.
Secondly, before the Raiders moved back to Oakland in the 90’s there WAS some talk about the possibility of the Raiders moving to Chicago. Was it serious? Not very. Was it a made up rumor by some media hack? Possibly, but it did have some play for a short time but it make the rounds of the rumor mill if only for a bit.
Thirdly, my ascertion that the Raiders would sell out EVERY GAME if they did move to Chicago was an exaggeration. I don’t think the Raiders would ever move there, but if they did I don’t it’s far fetched assumption that would draw more fans than they are currently.
Fourth, any comment I make couldn’t possibly compare to the ridiculous statements and outright stupidity you have been spouting from the first day you arrived on this blog. You re-affirm your stranglehold of being the champion of idiocy ewith every weak post you make you pathetic piece of garbage.
December 24th, 2010 at 3:40 am
The 49ers get more play in the media because they are a classier organization. The Raiders are about being the bad guy, the cheat, the stealer which does not inspire.
If I were a father of young children again, I would not take my kids to Raiders games because I would not want them to learn what the Raiders and AD are really about. I would want to inspire my kids with higher values.
If someday AD is replaced by someone with admirable qualitiies, and the Raiders begin to win more games than they lose, then fans will return. Until then I would not take my kids to a game and I would not support building a new stadium.
December 24th, 2010 at 4:04 am
EYoung Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 3:40 am
The 49ers get more play in the media because they are a classier organization. The Raiders are about being the bad guy, the cheat, the stealer which does not inspire.
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Funny how it’s the Raiders though who are the ones who have been cheated the most. Perception and image doesn’t always fit reality.
See:
-Tuck rule.
-Rob Lytle’s phantom fumble costing Raiders second consecutive SB berth.
-Immaculate “deception”
People talk about “Sugar Bear” Hamilton’s rouphing the passer call as being a Raider break, but it was a shot to the head and was called correctly.
I would think your kids would want to see an example of how not to judge an organization based on media hype and lies and to base their opinions on facts instead. The Raiders would serve as an excellent opportunity to do that.
The Raiders have been “cheated” far more than they have been the “cheater”.
December 24th, 2010 at 5:19 am
Indianapolis is back in control of its destiny, having beaten Tennessee (30-28) and Jacksonville (30-24) with an 8-6 record
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that Colts Defense has given up 52 points over the last 2 weeks? wow!
we are going to smash them
McFadden/Bush = 200 yards and 3 TD’s
December 24th, 2010 at 5:35 am
Good Morning RAIDER NATION!
Gonna be a real tough one Sunday,manning is hard to gameplan against because he can beat you in so many different ways. I think we just have to go out and execute our style of defense and not try to get too cute and we’ll be alright. And the best d against manning is to keep him off the field and limit his opportunities. We can do this these things and we can win this game. manning’s only 2-2 against the RAIDERS lifetime- stranger things have happened!
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!
December 24th, 2010 at 5:55 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.MERRY X-MAS 2 U AND YOUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER ROCKSTAR..INDY CAN BE BEAT, SAME OLD STORY..HANG ON 2 THE BALL..NO DUMB PENALTY’S..
December 24th, 2010 at 6:00 am
Good Morning Nation!
To all the usuals…Rockstar, Dirt Lot…i check it as the morning goes through…Good Morning to you Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
Djohnnyg…post 198…RIGHT ON! I saw that post in here and thought … why is this person here and say that? Of course its up to the parent…I have taken my kids to a Raider tailgate with their mom…but not inside yet! My son is dying to go in with me…There is nothing wrong with the Riaders!!! People who don’t like Al should just keep that crap to themselves!
December 24th, 2010 at 6:07 am
RRS..
with Routt and Johnson as CB?, I highly doubt it, Manning is going to shred us apart…
only thing going for us is that indy run-D is cr5ppy as he11
December 24th, 2010 at 6:09 am
You know that the rule for keeping Manning off the field for being the best D against him…although true, but he has won a game this year that he was only on the field for 15 minutes…Its just getting harder to beat this guy, but I believe the Raiders can get it done!!!
December 24th, 2010 at 6:11 am
Good Afternoon LMN! Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to you and your family!
December 24th, 2010 at 6:51 am
Merry Christmas Raider Nation!
Yes, Tom Cable was a scab. He was a member of the 1987 Indianapolis Colts strike replacement team. He did not play in the two games he was on the team’s active roster. Was not good enough to even play as a strike-breaker. LMFAO
December 24th, 2010 at 6:55 am
THAT IS THO OLD ADDAGE EXLA..THOSE WHO CAN NOT PLAY–COACH..HAPPY HOLLIDAY’S 2 U ALSO.
December 24th, 2010 at 7:21 am
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dnwb_hyOhyc/SorA6Y7dR5I/AAAAAAAAAfY/TAF2tYwbaJ4/s400/cable.jpg
Merry Christmas and A Tom Cable New year
December 24th, 2010 at 7:33 am
The real maddenraider, why don’t you change your name too the real raider hater. Why the f would you say their done when their not f face. STFU!!!
December 24th, 2010 at 7:40 am
196 right on brother!!!
December 24th, 2010 at 7:43 am
If Tommy Cable wins at least one of these last two games, and screws over and knocks out either the Chiefs or Colts, than he will receive COY votes.
Not any first-place votes, but I wouldn’t be suprised if he got 4th or 5th place in the voting.
On the flip-side, if he loses both of these games, he may get canned.
Quite the heads or tails.
December 24th, 2010 at 7:45 am
208.Plunketthead Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 7:21 am
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dnwb_hyOhyc/SorA6Y7dR5I/AAAAAAAAAfY/TAF2tYwbaJ4/s400/cable.jpg
Merry Christmas and A Tom Cable New year
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Scary Sh*t!! lol
December 24th, 2010 at 8:15 am
EYoung Says: If I were a father of young children again, I would not take my kids to Raiders games because I would not want them to learn what the Raiders and AD are really about. I would want to inspire my kids with higher values.
If someday AD is replaced by someone with admirable qualitiies, and the Raiders begin to win more games than they lose, then fans will return. Until then I would not take my kids to a game and I would not support building a new stadium.
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eyoung is a moralist and a mental midget.
Although I am not an Al Davis defender, he certainly possesses admirable qualities — he is one of the most loyal owners in the history of the NFL.
He also is the same man who sat by his dying wife’s bedside, refusing to leave under any circumstances … people who spew garbage by basing opinions on perception make me want to scream.
by the way eyoung, if you are inspiring your kids with values at an NFL football game, you’re as big an idiot who has ever walked the face of the earth anyway
December 24th, 2010 at 8:19 am
JFB .. Tom Cable had done a darn decent job … I never expected him to get this team to 7 wins … I’m not a huge Cable fan, but he deserves some credit at least for his stick-to-itiveness
December 24th, 2010 at 8:20 am
is anybody in raider nation breathing?
December 24th, 2010 at 8:20 am
Al Davis also paid for 100 ex-Raiders to come to Oakland to pay homage to the late George Blanda the weekend of the whiner game. All expenses paid.
Eyoung get a life!
December 24th, 2010 at 8:22 am
thanks exla .. that guy sounds like a whiners fan ..
December 24th, 2010 at 8:23 am
If you don’t like Al then you don’t like the Raiders.Al Davis is the Oakland Raiders!!!!
December 24th, 2010 at 8:27 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/12/24/johnathan-joseph-does-not-mind-the-franchise-tag/
Joseph might not even hit free agency.
Raiders might need to bring Routt back by default, unless they decide to move in on Champ Bailey or Eric Wright.
December 24th, 2010 at 8:28 am
AD is what he is … he’s probably a grumpy old man … i mean at his age, nothing works so good anymore … his brain seems sharp, though — at least judging by this year’s draft, which was phenomenal … In his prime, AD was a maverick — a difference-maker for the entire NFL … the bad boy image of the raiders was not built by Al, it was built by the players during the Santa Rosa camp days … they were wild and crazy guys — and they rocked … there’s plenty of jealousy aimed at the raiders because they were good AND TOUGH for so many years …
December 24th, 2010 at 8:30 am
it does my heart good to see the passion coming back in the players … Grove texting chris johnson to make sure the Titans are focused for their game against the Chefs … that’s pride & poise .. that’s the style we’ve been looking to regain
December 24th, 2010 at 8:33 am
Is Oakhole blacked out again for Xmas? No Santa?
December 24th, 2010 at 8:36 am
Hey if Jerry Brown couldn’t fix Oakhole no one can…
Fix the town or move the Raiders!
December 24th, 2010 at 8:37 am
Here’s a Christmas present for you guys.
It’s an excerpt from a story I wrote about Freddy B.
Fred’s roomate Pete Banaszak (The Rooster) told me the story.
It’s quite funny:
We were in training camp and Fred wanted to sneak out one night after bed check,” Banaszak said.
Banaszak told Biletnikoff he was not going because he was too tired.
“Fred said, ‘I’ve got to get out of here and have a few beers.’”
Biletnikoff had a foolproof plan for his great escape.
“He rolled up two pillows and put them under the covers so they’d look like legs. He took another pillow to simulate his body, and used a lamp for his shoulders. He’s never had any hair and usually wore a baseball cap to bed anyway, so he put the cap on top of the lamp.
“(Coach John) Madden always did double-bed checks, and he’d always do it himself. He never sent an assistant because he was afraid we’d pay them off,” Banszak continued.
“After Fred left, I could hear Madden coming down the hall. We could always tell it was Madden because he never tied his shoes and he shuffled. He put the key in the door, opened it and flipped on the light switch.
“And the lamp lit up in Fred’s bed – he forgot to unplug it.”
Bansazak said Madden just stood there and stared for 5 minutes, turned around and went back to his office.
“At the team meeting the next day, Madden says, “By the way, bed check last night -Biletnikoff, that’ll cost you $1,000. Your head lit up,’” Banaszak said.
December 24th, 2010 at 8:42 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson,
Did it warm your heart that the 5 Buckeyes were suspended? Selling the gold pants given to them when they beat the Wolverines. Like how many gold pants does 1 guy need.
December 24th, 2010 at 8:42 am
lol
December 24th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Exla it is shameful that the suspensions start next year and apply to their first 5 patsy games. Bo-GUS…
And what kind of team gives out gold pants? A preppie team coached by a preppie. Weak.
December 24th, 2010 at 8:44 am
The Raider thug image is way overblown, IMO.
Go to Philly, or a New York game and you see the same type of violence.
Only difference is that the Raiders-fan fighters are more blue-collar, while a New York fan fight is a bunch of white-collar wall street guys losing control for the weekend.
December 24th, 2010 at 8:45 am
LOL….the gold pants are not actual pants.
It is a term for some type of charm, trinket thing OSU gives out yearly….I mean when they beat Michigan.
December 24th, 2010 at 8:48 am
1st game Akron( 2nd Game, Toledo
Game 3 Colorado. Game 4 Univ of Miami Game 5
Michigan St. Easy part of the schedule last against Michigan. LOL
December 24th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Duh Vegas. A CHARM, TRINKET for a football player?
December 24th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 8:44 am
The Raider thug image is way overblown, IMO.
Go to Philly, or a New York game and you see the same type of violence.
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Perhaps, but only in Oakland is the stadium safer than the town, shops, restaurants, etc…
December 24th, 2010 at 8:50 am
If Pryor gave the money to his mom to help support her and it did not go for the tattoos, I am willing to give him a pass. At least he didn’t do a Maurice Clarett!
December 24th, 2010 at 8:51 am
No wonder all you Nancy Boys pull for the suckeyes… They should rename them the Charm Bracelets.
December 24th, 2010 at 8:51 am
The OSU players should have had Cam Newton’s dad sell the items for them. Seems that is the way to avoid any repercussions.
December 24th, 2010 at 8:53 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 8:50 am
If Pryor gave the money to his mom to help support her
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His mom? She got plenty of $$$. I tip well.
December 24th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Anyway, again to all in the Raider Nation (including BSJ), a Merry Christmas.
Go Raider’s!
Go Laker’s
Go Buckeye’s!
I’m out
December 24th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Not necessarily true, Bo…lol
Merry Christmas Raider Nation!!!
To those of you who’ll be out there on Sunday…see you there!
Dirt Lot, I will give you a call for a beer or 10!
December 24th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Pryor sold his charm bracelet so his mama wouldn’t have to answer Delonte West’s phone calls…
December 24th, 2010 at 8:56 am
236.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 8:53 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 8:50 am
If Pryor gave the money to his mom to help support her
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His mom? She got plenty of $$$. I tip well.
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50cents on a $10.00 meal is not tipping well after you used a half price coupon.
December 24th, 2010 at 8:56 am
Happy Holidays y’all…
December 24th, 2010 at 8:57 am
50cents on a $10.00 meal is not tipping well after you used a half price coupon.
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It is at Mickey D’s…
December 24th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Now I’m out to the grocers. Filets on the grill and lasagna tonite…
December 24th, 2010 at 9:04 am
In-laws are doing the whole Italian/Catholic 13 different fish on Christmas Eve tradition.
I will gladly eat the food, get smashed and make sure to distant myself from any talk of the Apostle or whatever it is they are trying to get at.
December 24th, 2010 at 9:05 am
# hwnrdr Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 6:11 am
Good Afternoon LMN! Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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you to mate! Ive just been to the yearly church thing, waiting for the christmas dinner… the Tree is decorated, and later tonight is the presents-sharing thingy… Now I just stole a stole a few minutes to see whats happening out in the world… I feel a bit isolated here at my GF’s sisters house surrounded with a foot and ahalf snow all over, but it sure is picturesque..
to the rest of the NATION, merry Christmas, but I guess thats the 25th for most of you..
December 24th, 2010 at 9:08 am
The only way to beat Peyton is to keep him off the field. It will all be contingent upon DMAC and Bush.
The more Peyton is on the field the more likely he will eventually strike gold.
December 24th, 2010 at 9:10 am
If you can get 1 turnover, 3 punts, and 3 FG attempts out of the Colts offense, that is probably a pretty good day.
December 24th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Trade Jon Condo for some Lasagna.
December 24th, 2010 at 9:25 am
14.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
# DKnight007 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 3:56 pm
12.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Plunkethead and Nnamdi,
If the economy’s to blame for the empty seats, what do you guys blame for the empty seats before the 2008 crash? What do you blame for the empty seats in the 1999 season, when America was in its most prosperous time in history?
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PSL’S??
LOL!
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Fair enough. That takes care of the late ’90s. What about the time between ending the PSLs in 2005 and the economic crash in the summer of 2008?
It wasn’t the economy. Granted, Americans should have been tightening the belt, because wages started going down drastically the minute Bush took office, but nonetheless, Americans were spending money like drunken sailors up till the summer of ‘08, everyone had access to credit. Part of what led to the crash in the first place.
It wasn’t the PSL. It no longer existed. Since 2005 Raider tickets have been available at competitive prices.
So, riddle me…why were so many games between 2005 and 2008 blacked out?
Dig down deep, deep, deep into your bag of excuses and let’s see what you can come up with this time. I’ll wait.
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Old looney man Al’s fault for getting rid of Gruden and putting a piss poor product on the field and going thru coaches like it was his adult diapers.
December 24th, 2010 at 9:28 am
246.raidertay Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 9:08 am
The only way to beat Peyton is to keep him off the field. It will all be contingent upon DMAC and Bush.
The more Peyton is on the field the more likely he will eventually strike gold.
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Exactly.
Control time of possesion on offense, run the ball, get 1st downs, score TD’s, no turnovers.
On defense, try to put consistent pressure on Manning up the middle to get him of his rythem.
Man up tight on his WR’s and watch out for double moves by the his WR’s.
December 24th, 2010 at 9:31 am
239.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Pryor sold his charm bracelet so his mama wouldn’t have to answer Delonte West’s phone calls…
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LMFAO! I should never read this blog while eating. I just had a piece of scrambled egg go out through my nose.
December 24th, 2010 at 9:32 am
140.buckeyeraider Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:19 pm
‘Sup fellas.
NFLN stuck with a lemon tonight. Why the hell is Big Ben Rapistburger still in during 4th qtr? Dudes got a broken foot and a broken nose. The game is in hand.
Carolina is putrid. Why take the risk?
Makes no sense to me.
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I get a kick how some of these teams have a cake schedule toward the end of the year, like Pitt and the Chargers…..but the Raiders who haven’t made the playoffs in years get J-Ville and Indy, and have to deal with two division foes also??
Weird…luckliy Denver sucks this year.
December 24th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Get pressure on Peyton and keep his a$$ off the field by pounding them into submission is our only chance. You let Peyton gets up 17 points on us and the game is over.
December 24th, 2010 at 9:33 am
14.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
# DKnight007 Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 3:56 pm
12.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
December 23rd, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Plunkethead and Nnamdi,
If the economy’s to blame for the empty seats, what do you guys blame for the empty seats before the 2008 crash? What do you blame for the empty seats in the 1999 season, when America was in its most prosperous time in history?
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PSL’S??
LOL!
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Fair enough. That takes care of the late ’90s. What about the time between ending the PSLs in 2005 and the economic crash in the summer of 2008?
It wasn’t the economy. Granted, Americans should have been tightening the belt, because wages started going down drastically the minute Bush took office, but nonetheless, Americans were spending money like drunken sailors up till the summer of ‘08, everyone had access to credit. Part of what led to the crash in the first place.
It wasn’t the PSL. It no longer existed. Since 2005 Raider tickets have been available at competitive prices.
So, riddle me…why were so many games between 2005 and 2008 blacked out?
Dig down deep, deep, deep into your bag of excuses and let’s see what you can come up with this time. I’ll wait.
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Old looney man Al’s fault for getting rid of Gruden and putting a piss poor product on the field and going thru coaches like it was his adult senior diapers.
December 24th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Morning Yall
December 24th, 2010 at 9:41 am
On what we should do with our WR situation in the offseason.
Two guys are expendable: Schilens and JLH
I wouldn’t mind that Pettis kid and a Veteran. Yeah James Jones like you guys mention is pretty damn good.
If they don’t have Raider speed I don’t care. There are plenty WR who don’t have Raider speed who get by our DBs time after time. Broncos Lloyd runs a 4.5 and constantly gets open. So does Chargers Gates.
Pettis: Tall basketball frame and can catch.
Jones: Physical, precise route runner and can catch.
These two, along with Ford and Murphy would make JCamp a Pro Bowl alternate. DHB would pave the way for DMAC.
December 24th, 2010 at 9:43 am
I wouldn’t be suprised if Al drafted a DB in round 2, a RB in round 3 (replace Bush), a WR in round 4 and another DB in round 5.
And that really wouldn’t be the worst thing.
Not many trenchmen drafted this year, you can book that.
December 24th, 2010 at 9:45 am
If we draft a DB in the 2nd then I say we grab Curtis Brown he’s a man coverage guy with speed who can hit
December 24th, 2010 at 9:49 am
219.YoungAmerican Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 8:27 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/12/24/johnathan-joseph-does-not-mind-the-franchise-tag/
Joseph might not even hit free agency.
Raiders might need to bring Routt back by default, unless they decide to move in on Champ Bailey or Eric Wright.
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I don’t think many corners will get the franchise tag this offseason. Not with Nnamdi and Revis salary involved.
December 24th, 2010 at 10:09 am
The other WR the Raiders should look at if he falls to Round 2 (which I doubt especially if he has great workouts) is Pitt WR Jonathan Baldwin, 6′5, 225, who cna run and catch.
Needs to work on his route running and still a bit raw….but would be a good 2nd Round pick without a doubt and would have the potential to be a TRUE #1 WR.
December 24th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Baldwin is great too….I just dont think he’ll fall to the 2nd round
December 24th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Some potential 2nd round targets:
May fall to the 2nd round:
C/OG Stephen Wisniewski
C/OG Mike Pouncey
WR Michael Floyd
WR Jonathan Baldwin
WR Justin Blackmon
QB Jake Locker
Likely to be there in the 2nd round:
OT/OG Darrius Morris
OT/OG Marcus Cannon
CB Curtis Brown
CB Brandon Burton
CB Davon House
QB Pat Devlin
OLB Greg Jones
December 24th, 2010 at 10:33 am
I would rather see Oakland sign a man style cover corner who also can play zone thru Free Agency instead of drafting a CB in Round 2.
They have plenty of depth at CB right now, so they can sign a FA if need be to replace Routt, instead of wasting the 2nd Round pick on a CB.
December 24th, 2010 at 10:34 am
I’ll take Michael Floyd
December 24th, 2010 at 10:36 am
I honestly think our 2 needs rite now are right guard and a possesion wide out
December 24th, 2010 at 10:37 am
262.YoungAmerican Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Some potential 2nd round targets:
May fall to the 2nd round:
C/OG Stephen Wisniewski
C/OG Mike Pouncey
WR Michael Floyd
WR Jonathan Baldwin
WR Justin Blackmon
QB Jake Locker
Likely to be there in the 2nd round:
OT/OG Darrius Morris
OT/OG Marcus Cannon
CB Curtis Brown
CB Brandon Burton
CB Davon House
QB Pat Devlin
OLB Greg Jones
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OT Matt Reynolds may be there in Round 2 and Center Jake Kirkpatrick from TCU may be there as well. DT Sione Fua from Stanford might be there also in Round 2.
December 24th, 2010 at 10:38 am
I’m starting to think there will be a good chance Boise St WR Austin Pettis may available in Round 3 also.
December 24th, 2010 at 10:38 am
I hope so
December 24th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Pettis will probably be there in Round 3, yeah. I also wouldn’t mind seeing Al take Titus Young or Chris Owusu in the 4th or 5th round.
December 24th, 2010 at 10:40 am
265.PurpleDrank81 Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 10:36 am
I honestly think our 2 needs rite now are right guard and a possesion wide out
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Well Bruce Campbell is being groomed to be the RG or RT next year without a doubt.
He should be ready to contribute next year.
I think they need to look at adding talent to the Center and RT positions.
December 24th, 2010 at 10:40 am
I like Titus Young but the only thing about him is he’s so small
December 24th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Yeah, Titus Young definitely could use some bulk. But everyone said Chris Johnson was small too, so who knows. As long as he can take a hit I’m not too worried.
December 24th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Who knows if Bruce will ever get to see the field as RG… He’s sitting behing the terrible Cooper Carlisle. RT should be also be added but I dont see any RT in the draft that I like to much….Free Agent RT???????
December 24th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Titus Young=Jacoby Ford
Small Fast Guy picked in the 4th????
December 24th, 2010 at 10:43 am
265.PurpleDrank81 Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 10:36 am
I honestly think our 2 needs rite now are right guard and a possesion wide out
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Well Bruce Campbell is being groomed to be the RG or RT next year without a doubt.
He should be ready to contribute next year.
I think they need to look at adding talent to the Center and RT positions.
Along with adding another talented TE and possesion WR.
On defense, they need to add talent at DT,CB and maybe another BEAST type OLB.
December 24th, 2010 at 10:44 am
We gotta pick up a CB in free agency……
December 24th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Joseph, Bailey, and Wright would be options. Joseph would far and away be the best option. Bailey is solid but he’s far beyond his prime. Wright has shown flashes of being a very good player, but also gets burned on occasion. He might be a lateral move if Routt isn’t re-signed. Not sure which one of them would be the less expensive option, though.
December 24th, 2010 at 10:48 am
I dont know to much about Joseph
December 24th, 2010 at 10:48 am
274.PurpleDrank81 Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Titus Young=Jacoby Ford
Small Fast Guy picked in the 4th????
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I’d rather have Pettis in Round 3. haha
December 24th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Me Too DKnight
December 24th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Joseph is one of two very solid corners with the Bengals. He’s very frequently left man-on-man with the WR. Solid enough tackler for a CB, and has a nose for the ball.
December 24th, 2010 at 10:50 am
YA Sign em UP
December 24th, 2010 at 10:50 am
273.PurpleDrank81 Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Who knows if Bruce will ever get to see the field as RG… He’s sitting behing the terrible Cooper Carlisle. RT should be also be added but I dont see any RT in the draft that I like to much….Free Agent RT???????
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I think Matt Reynolds from BYU would be a solid 2nd round pick. He would be able to play RG or RT IMO…..but mainly as a RT.
December 24th, 2010 at 10:52 am
I’d like to have Pettis as a Raider, but I don’t see him as a likely draft pick. In the draft Al tends to go for burners. He only tends to go for wideouts without blazing speed in free agency, and even then he prefers the quicker guys.
December 24th, 2010 at 10:53 am
I think the main priority for the Raiders this offseason, will be to make sure and keep HUE JACKSON around and RE SIGN as many IN HOUSE free agents that are on the team as possible.
December 24th, 2010 at 10:56 am
284.YoungAmerican Says:
December 24th, 2010 at 10:52 am
I’d like to have Pettis as a Raider, but I don’t see him as a likely draft pick. In the draft Al tends to go for burners. He only tends to go for wideouts without blazing speed in free agency, and even then he prefers the quicker guys.
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Yeah, but the thing is they already have plenty of burners and team speed….they guys who can catch the ball in traffic on a consistent basis, use their hands to catch the ball and convert first downs to move the chains.
Pettis would be great fit to the WR corp. He has a different and dangerous type of skill set compared to the others and his skills would compliment the other WR’s.
December 24th, 2010 at 11:02 am
DT Kendrick Ellis 6′5, 340lbs from Hampton looks like a beast type of DT also, that maybe looked at in Round 2 for the Raiders.
Look for him to shoot up draft boards though.
December 24th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Yeah, there looks to be plenty of depth at the CB position for this years upcoming draft.
No need for the Raiders to pick a CB early on in Round 2.