McFadden thinks turf toe not as bad as ‘08
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, December 30th, 2010 at 2:39 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Darren McFadden has turf toe and although he hopes to face the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, it’s not a slam dunk.
“It might be a game time decision,’’ coach Tom Cable said. “He’s feeling much better, so we’re not trying to chance it right now and see what he can do tomorrow.’’
McFadden said the condition is not nearly as bad as his rookie year, when turf toe on both feet essentially wrecked his season. Behind the scenes, there were those in McFadden’s camp that felt the Raiders mishandled the injury and should have shut him down earlier. He even sought medical opinions outside the organization.
“It brings back memories but at the same time it’s something you learn to deal with,’’ McFadden said. “You know how to approach it.’’
Following the Indianapolis game, McFadden said in the locker room he had rolled his ankle while Cable said he had turf toe. Thursday was the first day he was available to the media and he confirmed his left toe was the issue.
McFadden said he went out and “ran around’’ at practice, but on the official report he was listed as not having practiced.
“I have full intentions of going out and playing so I’ll see how it goes,’’ McFadden said.
Defensive tackle Richard Seymour did not practice and will be a game time decision. Right tackle Langston Walker was limited, saying he made it through 95 percent of practice before he had a “miniscule’’ headache.
Receivers/punt return specialists Nick Miller and Johnnie Lee Higgins were limited with ankle injuries, as was safety Mike Mitchell (ribs), tight end Zach Miller (foot), cornerback Chris Johnson (groin), and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (ankle) participated fully.
More news, notes, quotes and observations:
— The fact that the Raiders are 15 points shy of doubling their 2009 point total and are having their best offensive season since 2002 is of little consolation to offensive coordinator Hue Jackson.
Asked if he was pleased by the Raiders’ progress, Jackson said, “No. Not pleased at all. We didn’t win enough games, so I’m not pleased by any stretch of the imagination We’ve been very inconsistent moreso than anything and we’ve got to strive to move forward and be a more consistent offensive football team.’’
Jackson gave himself a “C’’ as a playcaller because “when you don’t make the playoffs and don’t win your division there’s nothing to feel good about. The last two years (with Baltimore) I’ve been in the playoffs and I know what it’s like. That’s the reward for all your hard work. I wasn’t able to help the team get it done this year to my liking or our player’s liking.’’
Interestingly, Jackson had no problem with the play-calling against the Colts. He thought the play calls were fine and the execution was poor.
Critics (OK, me _ as well as a lot of you) thought the Raiders erred in going to the perimeter too often against a Cover 2 team noted for speed rather than attack between the tackles.
“They did some things defensively against us that we didn’t do a great job against. I know everybody cried about ‘Oh we have to run the ball more,’ ” Jackson said. “You got to do what it takes to win a football game. That’s the most important thing. I didn’t leave the game saying, ‘Oh gosh I should have run it more. Oh gosh I should have thrown it more.’ ”
Regarding quarterback Jason Campbell, Jackson said, “He’s really done a good job. He really has. I think Jason has really grown into this role here for our football team. I’m very excited about his future and what he can be in 2011.’’
Jackson wouldn’t bite about questions regarding his own future and the possibility that the Raiders’ offensive improvement could make him a potential head coaching candidate.
“Honestly the only thing I’m worried about is the Kansas City Chiefs and winning this game this week,’’ Jackson said. “That’s the only thing that’s on my mind, period.’’
— Former Chiefs coach and Raiders arch-enemy Marty Schottenheimer will enter the Chiefs Hall of Fame as part of the team’s alumni weekend.
It was Schottheimer who gave Jackson his first job in the NFL as an assistant coach with the Washington Redskins.
“He put me in the league so I have a lot of respect for him,’’ Jackson said. “He taught me a lot of football.’’
Reminded that Schottenheimer has a well-documented disdain for all things silver and black (not to mention an 18-3 record against the Raiders as head coach of the Chiefs), Jackson laughed.
“He does hate the Raiders and on Sunday I’m going to hate him,’’ Jackson said. “That’s part of the business.’’
— With San Diego tight end Antonio Gates headed to injured reserve with plantar fasciiitis, Zach Miller can probably expect a phone call elevating him to the team along with Jacksonville’s Marcedes Lewis.
“It would be great. It’s always been a goal of mine,’’ Miller said. “I’m just happy I was voted as high as I was, even though I was playing with a foot injury. Obviously I want to be one of those guys picked on the roster, but with the injuries this year and missing time, I feel like I ended up with a pretty good season.’’
Sebastian Janikowski, on the other hand, wasn’t as upbeat.
“If you can answer that question for me, that would be great, because it’s happened before,’ Janikowski said when asked what’s keeping him from being named. “I lead the league in field goals, scoring, it’s happened before. Same story.’’
— The Raiders find themselves within reach of the NFL record for penalty yards in a season, needing 106 yards to break the 1998 total of 1,304 yards set by Chiefs in 1998.
They’ll have to go some to break the record for penalties. The Raiders have 138 penalties, 20 shy of the Chiefs’ record of 158 in 1998.
The Raiders’ club records are 156 penalties (1994 and 1996) and 1,274 yards (1969 in 14 games).
Oakland’s penalty breakdown this year: 64 for 448 yards on offense (first), 56 for 575 yards on defense (second) and 18 for 176 on special teams.
Oakland has been called 55 times for false starts, offsides or delay of game. By contrast, the Atlanta Falcons, the NFL’s least penalized team, has 54 penalties all season.
The Raiders are tied for fourth with 18 holding penalties, with Jared Veldheer the team leader with five. Veldheer also leads with seven false starts.
Asked about penalties being a problem Wednesday, Cable said, “Actually I know everybody talks about it. But I think our style of play is to really cut it loose as I always say but I think that will grow as we mature. We’ve had a bunch of good games and a bunch of games where it was kind of ugly that way too. The penalties need to get better, will get better but I don’t see them as being as big an issue as I do the turnovers.’’
The strangest stat?
The Raiders are 0-5 in games where they had eight or fewer penalties.
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December 30th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
110.PurpleDrank81 Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Nate Solder wont fall to the 2nd……
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Agreed. He will be gone by the time the Raiders pick in Round 2.
December 30th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
The Raiders have committed a league-worst 64 penalties on offense, including 28 false start penalties that too often led to stalled drives.
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That is on the HC. Fire Cable now!
December 30th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
“We didn’t improve fast enough,” (Hue) Jackson said. “We want perfection. That’s what I expect from our football team. We expect to be challenging for the playoffs, challenging for our division year in and year out and we’re not getting that done. So to me, that’s a disappointment. There’s either first place or there’s last place and there’s no in between.”
Music to Al’s ears….
December 30th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
I just watched some video of B. Campbell. That dude is scary. Hopefully he can get himself a starting spot at RT or RG.
December 30th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
“They did some things defensively against us that we didn’t do a great job against. I know everybody cried about ‘Oh we have to run the ball more,’ ” Jackson said. “You got to do what it takes to win a football game. That’s the most important thing.
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Are you listening KoolKell?
December 30th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
The Raiders are tied for fourth with 18 holding penalties, with Jared Veldheer the team leader with five. Veldheer also leads with seven false starts.
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Cooper Carlisle has 2 holding penaltis and one false start on the year, but Veldheer gets deemed a savior of sorts and Carlisle is the ill for all things failing on the offense.
December 30th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Janikowski’s not all that. Strong leg, but misses way too many fgs to be considered the best at his position.
December 30th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Carlisle has been in the NFL for 11 yrs. Veldheer is a rookie.
December 30th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
And Carlisle has been here for years, always anchoring the right side of an O-line that continually is above-average to real good in running the ball, without ever making penalties or getting hurt.
December 30th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
yo
December 30th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Dakota,
I was about to shout “Amen” and agree with you regarding the penalties….and then I remembered it’s been the same issue for 20 years….
December 30th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
So lamichael James is staying another year and the 5 guys from Ohio State are also staying next year
December 30th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Sebastian Janikowski, on the other hand, wasn’t as upbeat.
“If you can answer that question for me, that would be great, because it’s happened before,’ Janikowski said when asked what’s keeping him from being named. “I lead the league in field goals, scoring, it’s happened before. Same story.’’
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Jano you missed the pro bowl when you missed a gw 31yd fg in a dome that was a huge blow to your team’s playoff chances. Just wanted to get that off my chest, ahhh.
December 30th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
OL, Go 2 Wr, #2 CB,& Weakside LB would be my to-do list for the offseason. Re-sign Seymour fa’show.
December 30th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
I like it but I say we go after O-line in free agency
December 30th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
I hope Al dosen’t throw a boat-load of money to Gallery before free agency. See what the market is for him first. My guess would be 3yrs-12mil tops. But what will Buffalo give him if they gave Cornell Green and Langston Walker good money.
December 30th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Yeah, I’m tired of rookie and cast-off lineman.
December 30th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Re-sign Seymour, Miller, Gallery, Satele, John Henderson, Barnes, Loper, and either Bush or Huff.
In free agency, go after CB Jonathan Joseph, RG Harvey Dahl or Carl Nicks, RT Ryan Harris, and a veteran WR (Vincent Jackson, James Jones, Steve Breaston). If Huff walks, sign FS Jarrad Page.
Draft OLB Greg Jones, QB Pat Devlin or Nathan Enderle, RB Derrick Locke (if Bush walks), OG/C John Moffitt, DT/NT Ian Williams. OT/OG Darrius Morris should also be in the mix if the Raiders can’t upgrade the RT spot via free agency.
December 30th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Gallery won’t command a whole lot of money, and he has been key to Veldheer’s progress.
December 30th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Throw a boat-load of money to sign Champ Bailey.
December 30th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
The Raiders will have a problem consistently stopping the run as long as they coach a defensive scheme that does not emphasize gap discipline.
In the scheme the Raiders have been running for years now, all four defensive linemen are primarily pass rushers. Their goal is to shed the offensive linemen and get to the QB. On running plays, you see the entire defense trying to converge on the ball carrier. This is why good cutback runners usually have big days against the Raiders. They get the entire defense going in one direction, and then with one move cut back upfield into a lot of empty space.
It’s a scheme that is effective when it works (duh), but when it doesn’t the result is usually a big play (sound familiar?).
Personnel-wise, the Raiders aren’t going to do much better than what they already have on the defensive line. If the Raiders really want to become more consistent in stopping the run, they’re going to need to become more disciplined, and start playing as a team instead of freelancing.
December 30th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
That would be Al Davis Style.
December 30th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Huff can go and make way for our new #24.
December 30th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Let me get this straight..
When Cable says the players had poor execution on the play calls, he’s throwing them under the bus..
But, when Hue does the same thing, it’s good coaching…
December 30th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Looking at Harvery Dahl, and his right-side mate Tyson Clabo in Atlanta, makes you realize the Raiders aren’t proactive enough bringing people in.
The Falcons grabbed him off the 49ers practice squad. He was available for all 32 team for 2 years on the 49ers practice squad, and certainly after he was cut by his previous team, not to mention going undrafted.
Now if you want him, to have to sign him to big money in the FA world.
We need to be looking at team’s practice squad and bring guys into camp for looks periodically.
December 30th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
I think the Raiders should have signed TE Bear Pascoe off of the Giants’ practice squad. Dude is a fantastic blocking TE.
December 30th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Anybody named Bear is Awesome in my book
December 30th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Cable’s response to the penalties question was pathetic.
Its lack of discipline and technique that leads to penalties.
I like Hue’s response to missing playoffs. He is disgusted and making no excuses….that attitude needs to be throughout the company
NOT…we tried our best..cut it loose….blah blah….
Winning is all that matters
December 30th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
I think if Al doesn’t bring back Cable, the Raiders players wouldn’t mind if Hue took over. The team responds to him – both the offense and the defense. He seems to do a pretty solid job of lighting a fire under the guys, which is important for a team where some of the players seem to be satisfied with simply not sucking anymore. Truth is, winning is the only thing that matters. Hue brings that attitude.
Personally, I don’t know the answer to the coaching situation. But I wouldn’t be unhappy with Hue as HC. If it’s not going to be Cable, Hue might be the best fit for the job. Not sure who else would be interested, to be honest.
To me, the DC position is way more of a question mark. Something tells me Al isn’t too pleased with how many points they’ve given up, especially since it seems like he gave Marshall a little more leeway to try other things than he has with past DCs.
December 30th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
I’ve been wondering for a while if the NFLPA would allow the Raiders to fine players $1,000 or $5,000 for each offsides, lining up in the neutral zone, false starts, not enough men on the line of scrimmage, failure to report as an eligible receiver etc. and then donate the money to charity. Mental errors.
holding calls and illegal blocks, pass interference and facemasks etc. are parts of the aggressive game, judgement calls and inadvertents so there’s no need for a fine. I figure the mental errors might lessen if the wallet became involved.
December 30th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
[...] to the Oakland Tribune, Darren McFadden (turf toe) fully intends to play Week 17. Our View: McFadden did some work off to [...]
December 30th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
909,
Rockstar lives in Podunk, a mere opossum waddle from KC. Rockstar can voluteer to go over and tell Marty to ufck himself.
December 30th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Lonetree,
Spot on. Those penalties amount to over 100 yards a game. Ridiculous.
Cable says…well its because we cut it loose…B.S…the Steelers “cut it loose” and don’t lead the league in penalties…fines yes…but not penalties.
And most of the penalties are like you pointed out….lining up wrong, holding, reporting, offsides..and a bunch of B.S.
This team is undisciplined and at times unfocused. That falls on the head coach.
Step it up Cable!
December 30th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
RMR is really Marty Schittenheimer, hating everything in SILVER & BLACK! Raiders spoil uncle marty’s day, 27-14.
December 30th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Raiderjambo,
and that is precisely why RMR hates himself so much.
December 30th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
In the previous page, when I was mentioning all those coaches names….
I wasnt suggesting they are Raiders candidates, but showing that if Cable was let go he would find it very tough to get a HC gig elsewhere. That he wouldnt be a hot commodity. He’ll end up OL coach elsewhere.
December 30th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
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December 30th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
# SnB Production Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Cable’s response to the penalties question was pathetic.
Its lack of discipline and technique that leads to penalties.
I like Hue’s response to missing playoffs. He is disgusted and making no excuses….that attitude needs to be throughout the company
NOT…we tried our best..cut it loose….blah blah….
Winning is all that matters
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Cable doesn’t want to get off the gravy train. He’s just happy to be employed as a HC given he’d never be a HC elsewhere in the NFL, and will want to hold onto the job at all costs. He is holding us back. He isn’t accountable in his role as rah-rah, go-between who works well with Al.
December 30th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
the north carolina defense has alot of talent. my boy deunta williams fugged his leg up tho. thats 1 guy i wouldnt mind having if huff walked. i like bruce carter at olb and a few other guys. thats not including the suspended players.
December 30th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Hue’s comments are spot on. Its motivating. Like I said before; I would keep Hue over Cable.
December 30th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Hue is a go-getter, aspirations to be a HC.
Cable is a guy who had the job land in his lap.
Went from OL coach to HC purely because of the Kiffin firing, and showing to Al he would be happy to just plug a hole in the pirate ship after the Overhead Projector situation.
He doesn’t have HC or OC credentials, just talks the talk.
December 30th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
2nd Round Mocks
Draft Insiders: Jimmy Smith – CB – Colorado
Waterfall: Nate Solder – OT – Colorado
December 30th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
I’ve read Jimmy Smith has problems in Man coverage and Nate Solder wont be there unless we move up to the beginning of the 2nd round
December 30th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
He doesn’t have HC or OC credentials, just talks the talk.
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Yes. Problem is he didn’t win enough. If he would’ve gotten us to the playoffs LIKE HE SAID HE WAS GOING TO THIS YEAR, then maybe.
December 30th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
are you guys ready to party, tomorrow?
December 30th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Nope gotta work until 10 2morrow
December 30th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Happy and prosperous New Year to all in the RAIDER NATION!
December 30th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
I think we should look at Armon Binns in the late rounds. He has 70 Catches and 10 TD’s …****Draft Sleeper****
December 30th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Nevermind supposedly Jimmy smith is a man2man lock down corner Im gonna have to watch some tape on him and see
December 30th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Deandre Brown is 6′6 and will probably be a Raider if he runs a sub 4.5. I think hes a mid – late round projection right now
December 30th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Im starting to like Pat Devlin more and more
December 30th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
PD81, I read Smith has stiff hips and that Curtis Brown from texas is a better fit (you may have been the one that told me this btw haha)
December 30th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Smith does have better hips and I do like curtis brown more…Texas DB’s scare me for some reason….
Since Deandre Brown broke his leg after his 1st year he hasnt been the same and it looks to me as he only has 19 catches this year
December 30th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
CBs Brandon Burton and Davon House are also worth a look.
Personally, I wouldn’t mind seeing the first two picks be WLB Greg Jones and QB Pat Devlin
December 30th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Smith Does Have Stiff HIPs************ WOW IM OUT OF IT TODAY
December 30th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
I would wet my pants bkuz I like both those picks…..
Davon House should be a 1st round pick
December 30th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
I’ve heard House is going to be anywhere from a 1st to 5th round pick. Hard to tell with CBs until the combine happens.
December 30th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
If we could snag up Greg Jones,Jake Kirkpatrick,PatDevlin and Armon Binns I would be a happy guy
December 30th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
I like Davon House but that is true the Combine is where Wideouts,Halfbacks and DB’s cement there status
December 30th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Haha I was reading on a message board where they compared Jimmy smith to a young Nmandi
December 30th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Brown put up 47 catches for 785 yards and nine tds after his broken leg but I think he got hurt again this season, so hes probably a slower chaz 2.0
December 30th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
I think were all cool off a chaz 2.0…. Armon Binns might be alil 2 slow for AL….
December 30th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Pettis or Hankerson in the 3rd would be cool..
December 30th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
[...] McFadden said the condition is not nearly as bad as his rookie year, when turf toe on both feet essentially wrecked his season. (InsideBayArea.com) [...]
December 30th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Wouldn’t mind Steve Breaston in free agency…
December 30th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Since I have a giant Man Crush on Pettis I would say yes…. Steve Breaston is also welcome
December 30th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
30. with no GM and absolutely ZERO experience as a HC Hue would be admitting defeat and starting all over again.
Liked it or not Cable stays
December 30th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
I pretty much love the draft and scout players all year but I say were gonna have to take the best player on the board….No matter who you draft it’s either boom or bust….There are no safe picks..
December 30th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
As ne1 seen anything on Jake Locker…. I havent watched to many Washington games so I dont know to much about him??
December 30th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
http://seahawksdraftblog.com/?p=830
found highlights of jimmy smith
December 30th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
I just watched the first half of the Colts game on PVR…..
Reese is friggin’ terrible at blocking!
He’s not the only culprit, Carlyle was a step behind alot too, but Reese was just horrible.
And the funny thing is when he does finally get a pad on someone, we bust a good run.
Some of the run blocking we’ve been doing is head scratching, it really seems like alot of times someone is not in the right spot…Miller seems to be confused sometimes, makes me wonder how bad his concussion was/is?
But Reese has looked just plain embarrasing on some plays. Really if you’ve got the time look back, it’s almost comical. And I keep wondering what a good blocking full back could do for this team.
Not really sure how to feel for this KC game…
I’ll be curious to see Seymour’s body language, could be telling.
I can’t see Haley keeping any of his starters in the game, if the one thing the Raiders are good at its hurtin people.
Go Raiders, here’s hoping we blow out the Chiefs on Sunday, and prove why they are going to get demolished in the first WC game. There’s easy money to be made on vegas on that.
December 30th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
JFB,
So Hue doesn’t agree with me about the play-calling Sunday, eh?
Well F. him!
December 30th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
[...] at the same time it’s something you learn to deal with,” McFadden said Thursday, per the Oakland Tribune. “You know how to approach [...]
December 30th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Lmao
December 30th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
I wonder if we’ll see Cape Fear starring Jason Campbell again on Sunday?
I’m willin’ to bet that Campbell has offered a personal bonus to Langston Walker to keep Super Mario off the field.
December 30th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Is it just me or does Campbell play favorites? You can see that some guys, he just doesn’t trust.
Why do you think Reese has soooo many damn receptions this year?
He’ll fire a laser beam through a tiny window to hit Reese, but he won’t throw it deep to DHB? (Maybe there’s a good reason, but alot of times, I don’t think there’s enough of a reason for him not to make that throw)
Who is Jacoby Ford next season? I hope this is the start of something special, but we’ve seen the start of a lot of things before.
December 30th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
What happens when langston leaves in free agency and they use henderson as RT next year?????
December 30th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
We regress…
December 30th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
And what happens when Cooper Carlyle finally retires next year?
December 30th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Right side of the line, and center are big needs next year. BIG needs, and we’ve seen nothing of B Campbell so who knows….
Anyway nite Nation.
December 30th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Cooper Carlisle will be here fallin over his feet next year..
Lets Go Pat Devlin
December 30th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Roch, it’s not Cape Fear or Fear Strikes Out.
It’s Fear Doubles Off the Left Field Wall.
December 30th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Is Reese really that big of an option in the passing game to keep him on the field?
One of the many subtle head scratchers from Hue this season. The lack of solid blocking from Reese get exposed a lot against the good teams. And that FB five averages about a half yd per carry.
I say get that guy off the field and roll with 2 TEs or a 3rd WR. Heck, play Khalif Barnes at FB on certain plays.
December 30th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Any Oline with Mario Henderson starting on it will be a below avg line!
December 30th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Theres plenty of blockin fullbacks out there…We just cant find them
December 30th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Maybe I should get this Mario Henderson Tattoo covered
December 30th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
# YoungAmerican Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Wouldn’t mind Steve Breaston in free agency…
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Me neither, ubt his hands this season has been as bad as DHB, and I dont think we need more of that, but if he could get back to his ‘09 form, Im all for it..
December 30th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
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# La Milicia Negra Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
# YoungAmerican Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Wouldn’t mind Steve Breaston in free agency…
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Me neither, ubt his hands this season has been as bad as DHB, and I dont think we need more of that, but if he could get back to his ‘09 form, Im all for it..
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Word, I’m hoping his down season just had to do with the fact that he had Derek Anderson and Max Hall throwing to him. Who knows, though. At his best he’s a dynamic receiver, and can return kicks and punts as well. At least in the past he’s shown that he CAN catch, so that’s always a plus.
December 30th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
James Jones would be an option, as well, but until Al proves me wrong I’m just going to assume that he doesn’t have “Raider speed”.
December 30th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
This sucks…..Im supposed to be on a flight to New York to party and catch a private Dr. Dre Concert with Eminem on New Years Eve and Im stuck working the next 6 days and my sister is on her way with her fine azz friends rite now….. Being an Adult SUCKS
December 30th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
[...] at the same time it’s something you learn to deal with,” McFadden said Thursday, per the Oakland Tribune. “You know how to approach [...]
December 30th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Stanford is about to beat U-Conn
December 30th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Rock R I totally agree with the assesment of Reece as a FB his blocking is atrocious at times. If we had a FB with some serious blocking skills our running game woukd improve immeasurably. I would take a look at Reece as a rec’ing TE and an occasional FB but he commits way too many penalties and offers very little in the way of lead blocking. Make him a TE if he doesn’t improve greatly and even then still get a true rockhead at FB.
December 30th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
# YoungAmerican Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
James Jones would be an option, as well, but until Al proves me wrong I’m just going to assume that he doesn’t have “Raider speed”.
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Is he a FA? he gave me huge numbers in FFL…
They got Jordy Nelson, so I doubt they will keep both, they are too alike..
I still prefer Breaston, but he cost more…
December 30th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Carlisle is a technician at OG he is very smart and very sound. But he’s not physical at the POA and gets bullrushed to much. As it is we don’t have the most physical C and having a both of them is a liability. We have to get a road grader at OG because our C is more of a technician.
December 30th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
I like Kirkpatrick from TCU
December 30th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Jhill I think Mario can be an outstanding RT if you put him there and leave him there.
December 30th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
jhill
reece doesnt need to come off the field as much. we havent made a true fb a priority since oneals injury which is stupid. its been 3 years since he suffered that injury and theyve wasted too much time on scrubs like lawton to replace him. we need a fb so it could free up reece and spring that running game loose.
December 30th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
that music city bowl was good. ive been on that NC defense all season. they have a bunch of guys 2 look at for the next few years. to think that some of their best players didnt even play this year.
December 30th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
DMC has to play Sunday and play well due to the probowl snub which I persoanlly don’t have a real problem with because he missed 2 games and was shut down in 3 games. Mostly by his coaching staff nonetheless he needs to put back to back seasons together before many are believers. He was dominant in some games but he has to more consistent he should’ve had 1500 yards rushing and 500+ rec that would’ve made him a lock.
December 30th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
UNC is as talented as any team in the country in terms of NFL talent why they didn’t win more games is probably due to the lack of a QB. But that WR Greg Little is a good’n The DE and the DT can both play Austin is a pro player right now.
WE gotta run Bush at KC Sunday and use DMC on the perimeter he just seems to get hurt running between the tackles too often. I would love to see Chaz go off and get Ford and DHB deep.
December 30th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
dmc was shut down by the stupid coaches but he was still worthy. he wouldve had more tds if they didnt let your boy bush piggy back his goal line opportunities. every1 should watch jared crick from nebraska 2nite. noticed him last year when i was looking at suh. #94 can ball his azz off. they also have a lb to watch for but i forget his name and then there is amukamara at cb.
December 30th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
That Tennessee QB looked pretty damn good for a true freshmen.
3 more years starting in the SEC and I think he can be a first round pick.
Had a little Bernie Kosar in him, and the way he threw the ball.
December 30th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Preist,
Yates isn’t much of a pro prospect at QB (late round pick maybe), but he carried that UNC team most of the year.
Only had one bad game.
December 30th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Jake Locker???
I’ve watched a hand-full of his games, and never once has he looked any good.
December 30th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
priest
u always say he gets hurt between the tackles 2 often but what runs have u seen to say that? he got turf toe running outside in kc and the other one in practice his rookie year. last year he got blasted being left wide open cuz of missed blocks on a sweep in houston. ive seen no evidence that he is getting hurt running inside. how about we get some damn interior olineman and a REAL FB who can punish some people to help him out. jc and grads got beat up cuz of this sh!tty oline.
December 30th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Armond I;ve already said we need a FB and the reason I see Bush as the better inside runner is not that he’s so much better at it than DMC but becasue what it does to the defenseDMC’s inside running, I get it. He has been spectacular inside and out I’m talking about the wear and tear on him and on the defense that Bush brings to the table. Why beat up DMC when you don’t have to?? It’s smarter to use him in openfield where he can do the most damage with the least amount of wear and tear. Very simple.
December 30th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
I would love to seee Locker last until the 2nd rnd and we get him his game is way ahead of him. IMO I wouldn’t take him in the 1st rnd but he is this years Tim Tebow.
December 30th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
UW offensive weapons are average at best.
December 30th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Jake Locker will be a very good NFL QB year or two. He has to sit a year or two but after that he’ll be ready to start.
December 30th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
dont get the whole wear n tear thing u talkin about. why limit him to 10-15 carries when he has proven he is more than that? if anything he needs to run the football more and u wanna limit his carries? dont mind bush getting more carries but we dont have to limit dmc to be some scat back. dude is a beast and has earned the right to be rewarded for that.
December 30th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
locker had a nice td run but ive never been impressed with him. maybe if he went to cal where he has some weapons he would show all hes got. he will be an interesting prospect at the combine. can u believe we will be talkin combine sh!t in 2 months already at the end of february? damn shame we didnt make the playoffs like i predicted.
December 30th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
At least if the Raiders lose we won’t have to hear about yet another dubious record of being the only team in NFL history to sweep division and not win it.
If they lose it’s 7-9 and a 2-5 finish don the stretch. Doesn’t say a lot for Cable to falter that bad at the end and go into offseason like that.
December 30th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Armond I know he’s a great back but so is Bush who gets next to nothing in this offense. Not limiting DMC just maximizing both. That way DMC stays healthy and fresh and you get a big back to wear down defenses. IMO it helps both players. DMC gets nicked, he always misses games 3 years straight. Why do that when you can keep him on the field with Bush at the same time in the same backfield even. But you can get DMC involved in the passing game as well which would be great for the team as well. I’m not sure why this misses you and you feel it’s some knock on DMC when IMO it says how versatile he is. The guy can score in several ways and we miss nothing in the running game.
December 30th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
97. Dude you may be right. Alot of Mario’s problem is his attitude.
Needs to get competetive and aggresive. Took that demotion in stride.
Right side should be better, who knows what we do there. Watch Cable rotate Campbell out to RT after wasting an entire year with him at RG and leave Carlisle in.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
The guy who should have been Oakland’s coach has the Huskies on the verge of a bowl victory.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
# priesttj Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
I would love to seee Locker last until the 2nd rnd and we get him his game is way ahead of him. IMO I wouldn’t take him in the 1st rnd but he is this years Tim Tebow.
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We don’t have a first round pick this year. So, we better make sure every pick really counts and makes a difference.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
# priesttj Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Armond I’ve already said we need a FB
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This may be a little outside the box but how about BCampbell at FB? He certainly has the requisite size and he does possess the speed. I have to believe we can teach him to block. The only possible shortcoming might be pass catching ability. The Jets have their John Connors “The Terminator”. With Bcampbell, we could easily have “The terminator – Generation 3″.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Say Priest, you think Cable is back next season?
December 30th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
JB what are you saying, Locker isn’t worth the risk?? If you’ve watched this kid for the last 3 year you he can play. It’s similar to Jay Cutler playing on a losing team. You have to find a way to evaluate him separate from his team. The stats don’t tell the truth. He is an outstanding talent who is victimized by the talent around him. Only great scouts find these types. Lazy scouts look right passs them.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
JB you need a true FB BC would get hurt
December 30th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
# armond Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
locker had a nice td run but ive never been impressed with him. maybe if he went to cal where he has some weapons he would show all hes got. he will be an interesting prospect at the combine. can u believe we will be talkin combine sh!t in 2 months already at the end of february? damn shame we didnt make the playoffs like i predicted.
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What do you mean two months. Your talking about combine right now.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Priest
Made no reference regarding Locker at all. Don’t know enough about him to really comment. I was just pointing out that we don’t have a first round pick and therefore, whoever we pick @ 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 really need to be solid picks. My other comment was directed at our next to youngest player on the team – BCampbell. I really think sticking him at guard is a waste. We could easily slip Loper in there at RG or slide walker into the RG position. I still think we need to upgrade Satele. He’s improved this year but with him & Carlisle, our midsection is far too soft. Both of them can’t handle a bull-rush and they are both a liability. I’d just like to look at all possible options for BCampbell, including FB.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Cable needs to win Sunday IMO a loss hurts him that would make him 2-5 his last 7 games.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
I think he would be a great RT or RG, persoanlly I’d like to see him stay at RG
December 30th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
# priesttj Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
JB you need a true FB BC would get hurt
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Please explain what a true FB looks like from your perspective. Why do you think BC would fail at that position? I think the game changes and evolves yearly. Back in Shell’s day an OT was 6′4″ 265#. Today that size player wouldn’t even be considered for the O-line. Can’t the same be true for other positions like FB?
December 30th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
is right now a bad time to admit to being a cornhusker fan as well as a Raider fan.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
# PassTheCheetos Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
is right now a bad time to admit to being a cornhusker fan as well as a Raider fan.
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Go for it. Whatever floats your boat. As long as you are a Raider fan you should be good to go here.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
It’s not as important about his size as it is leverage and angles. He’s way too big to get the knee bend and low man always wins.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
It’s not as important about his size as it is leverage and angles.
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thats what she said
December 30th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
priesttj, you sure seem to not understand how the running game works. You can’t just run a guy on sweeps and mis-direction pitches on the perimter all the time, because the defense will load up on those plays and you give them nothing else to worry about. What you are talking about would best be described as a specialist, or a role player — a Reggie Bush or a Darren Sproles. I’ve been reading this crap on here for three years now from you and a few others. The backup is not a great back, but he is serviceable in a pinch.
You have a real homerun threat as your starter, a game-breaker, who is a feature back and MUST get 24-28 touches per game to put up the best numbers at the position in the league. RB by committee is a bad idea, hasn’t worked the previous two years, and really, I believe some games were left on the table due to the inability of this staff to know how/when to ride its stallion to the finish line. Arizona, Miami, J’ville, and even Indy are games that come to mind here.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Priest
I agree with you that MHenderson may be just what we are looking for at ORT. If that’s the case then we still need to upgrade ORG & C. Gallery & Veldheer will be fine on the left side. Satele will be a good BU at C. Kris O’Dowd, C-USC 6′4″ 300# should be here in the 3rd & possibly 4th round.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Rememblarer the DE at 6′4″ 265 he was too tall and angular blocking is very difficult for a man that size.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
O’Dowd has a long, serious injury history. Avoid.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
The Raiders were the first time that really got me into sports. At this point id give a national championship just to see my Raiders make the playoffs. Sister went to unl and graduated i went there for a year didnt do real well. Still not like i just picked a college team to follow.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
DMC is a great back as I’ve said 2 thousand times inside and out. I know he can run inside he demonstrated it many times. I’m not saying RUN him outside exclusively. Let him run normal plays but use him in he passing game as well. Let Bush do the heavy inside running and you maximize both…………..period
December 30th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
I’ll buy that explanation. I’d just like to see this new young talent utilized especially if we have some glaring deficiencies in the starting O-line. I’d really like to see the new kid’s involved more. All sitting around for them gets is another year older with no more experience. If TC has one failing habit, it’s sticking with some players way beyond the time they should have been turned loose or replaced.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
I know he loves Carlisle who IMO is why we get stuffed a lot…………..but that Cable.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
# JB Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
I’ll buy that explanation. I’d just like to see this new young talent utilized especially if we have some glaring deficiencies in the starting O-line. I’d really like to see the new kid’s involved more. All sitting around for them gets is another year older with no more experience. If TC has one failing habit, it’s sticking with some players way beyond the time they should have been turned loose or replaced.
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Amen especially on the o-line. Sometimes i think he likes the guys so much hes completely unwilling to make changes because he used to exclusively coach just them.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
If TC wants to keep his job he needs to stop doing that.Especially, when the deficiency is that obvious on a regular basis. TC did the same thing with Kwame. You would think he’d learn from these bad choices.
December 30th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
I dont think tc needs to be fired or anything. I just think he needs to make changes on the oline because what we got isnt working.
December 30th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
But if you let Bush do the heavy inside running, then you are taking your best player out of the play. You knw what you get when bush punds the middle, at best a few first downs. What do you get when DMAC runs up the middle? Permit me to answer for you:
Week 2, St. Louis: 30-yards to the 4-yard-line.
Week 3, Arizona: 32-yards to the red zone.
Week 7, Denver: 57 yards into the end zone
Week 8, Seattle: 49 yards to the ‘Hawks 30
Week 9, KC: 34 yards to the KC 24
Week 13, San Diego: 20 yards into Charger territory
Week 14, Jacksonville: 51 yards into the end zone, 36 yards into the end zone
Week 15, Denver: 20 yards into ‘Donks territory
Week 16, Indy: 26 yards to near midfield
SOOOOO, you’re willing to give up those middle runs — the ones that score TDs and completely flip field position, so that Bush can pound on the D to the tune of 20 carries for 68 yards and a few first downs?
C’mon man!
December 30th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
By the way I’m a USC Trojan fan going all the wya back to OJ I think I understand the running game just fine. Raider Fan since 1967 I’ve seen a lot………thank you very much!!
December 30th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
20 for 68 my ass !!
December 30th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
I’m sorry, didn’t mean to flame as much as I wanted you to consider my point. I put up the middle rushing stats for you — from memory — and I’d like for you to explain to me how Bush is going to compensate us for those numbers if he is getting those carries.
BTW, I’m a diehard Razorbacks fan and now a Raiders fan, and I’m not interested in a pi$$ing match as much as I am in setting the record straight. I am going to police this board for any and all DMAC non-believers, and I am going to dispense the truth, backing it up with meaningful stats and insight.
December 30th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
priesttj, you are correct, it was more like 20 carries for 48 yards (against SanFran). Do you need more?
December 30th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
# PurpleDrank81 Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
I like Kirkpatrick from TCU
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Me also! You and I have the same eye for talent.
December 30th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Shut up BOY go play nintendo I’ve seen them both have their best games as pros ad i know what they both can do. Go sniff DMC’s jock on your own time.
December 30th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Nintendo? Gosh priesttj, I’ve seen their best games, too. I actually think Bush is a decent backup, but he is not the powerful runner that many of you think he is, and certainly he is not the best fit on your team in goal-line packages. As far as me sniffing DMAC’s jock, that would probably make me throw up, so I’ll pass. I do like seeing him in that silver and black, though. I’ll be at the game in Kansas City on Sunday, and whether he plays or not, I’ll be yelling for the Raiders to win.
BOY, is that a derogatory shot at me based on age/maturity or is it a jab at southern slang. Yall left-coasters can be so clever.
December 30th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
USC fan, shux, you do know a lot about pro football.
December 30th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
dont worry about Priest. He was calling DMAC ” MC CHICKEN LEGS” In the begining of the season.
December 30th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
# Sir Dennis Eeatin-Hog Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
But if you let Bush do the heavy inside running, then you are taking your best player out of the play. You knw what you get when bush punds the middle, at best a few first downs. What do you get when DMAC runs up the middle? Permit me to answer for you:
Week 2, St. Louis: 30-yards to the 4-yard-line.
Week 3, Arizona: 32-yards to the red zone.
Week 7, Denver: 57 yards into the end zone
Week 8, Seattle: 49 yards to the ‘Hawks 30
Week 9, KC: 34 yards to the KC 24
Week 13, San Diego: 20 yards into Charger territory
Week 14, Jacksonville: 51 yards into the end zone, 36 yards into the end zone
Week 15, Denver: 20 yards into ‘Donks territory
Week 16, Indy: 26 yards to near midfield
SOOOOO, you’re willing to give up those middle runs — the ones that score TDs and completely flip field position, so that Bush can pound on the D to the tune of 20 carries for 68 yards and a few first downs?
C’mon man!
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You get a runningback who doesnt burn out quite as fast. Seen it too many time. A guy whose head and shoulders above the rest. So what happens he carries the ball everytime and burns out in a couple of season. Gotta keep him fresh. Maybe Bush isnt a great back, but he will make Dmac have a better and longer career.
December 30th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
I know who he is. I know Manute-Bol-Shizzle-beckler-Jackin’-Sauce, too. And a few others who know a remix of Reggie Bush when they see one.
I’ve been reading this blog almost daily since Darren McFadden became a Raider. I only posted a few times early on to explain that he had to get the heavy ration of touches, and he had to get more consecutive touches to get into his rythm and blast off.
I’m back now because I’m not only a DMAC fan, but I can honestly say I am a Raiders fan. I’m a ntice Arkansas borna nd raised in Little Rock, and we have no pro teams here. Most around here are Cowboys fans (Dallas is 4 hours away), and I admit that Dallas is/was my favorite team. If they played tomorrow, I’d be for the Raiders.
I can’t wait to see them live and in person Sunday in KC. Taking my 13-year-old son with me.
December 30th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Wait what Usc isnt a Pro Football team? Dont they pay their players?
December 30th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
PasstheCheetos, I understand what you are saying,a nd you are right. But the Raiders are bringing Bush in every third or fourth series like clockwork, and in goal-line. IMO, they lose multiple series by doing this, and they are not good enough to lose mulitple series.
Now, does that mean I am for DMAC getting every carry and getting chopped down 30 times a game? No. I just think the distribution is wrong, and certainly I think those who believe Bush should be getting more workload are flat out wrong.
December 30th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
# Sir Dennis Eeatin-Hog Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
PasstheCheetos, I understand what you are saying,a nd you are right. But the Raiders are bringing Bush in every third or fourth series like clockwork, and in goal-line. IMO, they lose multiple series by doing this, and they are not good enough to lose mulitple series.
Now, does that mean I am for DMAC getting every carry and getting chopped down 30 times a game? No. I just think the distribution is wrong, and certainly I think those who believe Bush should be getting more workload are flat out wrong.
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Actually I agree with this. If Bush is carrying the ball Dmac should at leat be line up in the slot if not at receiver. Keep dmac on the field even if its not designed to go to him. One thing i wish i saw this year/hope to see next year is dmac playing receiver. Hes a one of a kind talent.
December 31st, 2010 at 12:00 am
I just dont want to see him get overworked. Guys like Larry johnson, adrian peterson, shaun alexander, earl campbell, even Landanian tomlinson, they all have one thing in common. They have huge years then arent nearly as good the next season, for a simple fact a great back gets overworked and just arent the same. I personally dont give 2 sh**s if dmac doesnt get the 3rd and shorts/tds/all the carries. This kid has a chance to be one of the geatest ever. Keep him healthy 250-290 touches a season max. i just dont want to see him burn out like so many before him.
December 31st, 2010 at 12:03 am
Another thing is, and believe me I know that the rabid pro football fan and purist thnks the Wildcat is a novelty and not a real weapon, but DMAC invented the damn thing, or at least he is the prototype of the guy behind the wheel of it.
Oakland has not run it properly, and this is where I believe Bush could be a huge asset and actually put up better numbers. MUST have a motion man (Ford, Bey, or Murphy) who is an option when the ball is shotgunned to DMAC. Use this 5-10 times a game, and like you said, have DMAC in the slot or motioning out of the fullback position another 4-5 times a game as a decoy with Bush getting the ball, and I think you get more out of both players.
Bush is not good enough, coupled with average QB play and below-average WR play, to be giving him several series a game. And the goal-line deal blows my mind. It really does. I’ve been watching DMAC since HS, and the kid is an end-zone beast. He can get in there anyway you want him to.
December 31st, 2010 at 12:06 am
Passthecheetos get these other paranoid DMC lovers to see the same thing. I can’t get Armond to see that DMC gets nicked if he wants to see the guy play into his late 20’s give Bush the DMC will be the benefactor…………period
December 31st, 2010 at 12:09 am
No player can take that pounding 25 times a game over 16 games and last more than 5 seasons they lose a step and start taking beatings. DMC is a weapon who can make this team better if you use him smartly and he’ll stay fresh and healthy.
December 31st, 2010 at 12:10 am
# Sir Dennis Eeatin-Hog Says:
December 31st, 2010 at 12:03 am
Another thing is, and believe me I know that the rabid pro football fan and purist thnks the Wildcat is a novelty and not a real weapon, but DMAC invented the damn thing, or at least he is the prototype of the guy behind the wheel of it.
Oakland has not run it properly, and this is where I believe Bush could be a huge asset and actually put up better numbers. MUST have a motion man (Ford, Bey, or Murphy) who is an option when the ball is shotgunned to DMAC. Use this 5-10 times a game, and like you said, have DMAC in the slot or motioning out of the fullback position another 4-5 times a game as a decoy with Bush getting the ball, and I think you get more out of both players.
Bush is not good enough, coupled with average QB play and below-average WR play, to be giving him several series a game. And the goal-line deal blows my mind. It really does. I’ve been watching DMAC since HS, and the kid is an end-zone beast. He can get in there anyway you want him to.
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As far as i know the wildcat is basically the zone read option. Is there any real differences between the two? Other than the fact the wildcat is been typically operated through a more of a pure runner.
December 31st, 2010 at 12:11 am
priesttj, then what should be the workload distribution of DMAC and Bush as you see it?
December 31st, 2010 at 12:21 am
Similar, but you must have east-west motion intersecting with the QB at the snap, and you must have a pass option, too. This really gives you four read-options: hand off to man in motion (Ford), hand off to the RB (Bush), keep (DMAC), or pass. You can also double-reverse back to the QB, who happens to be an athlete (Campbell), for a deep pass.
McFadden threw 7 TDs in two seasons running the Wildcat, and only one of those TD passes was less than 20 yards. The point is, you can set up big plays out of the Wildcat, and you have a guy who can work it better than anyone else in the game.
The second year the Hogs used it — DMAC’s junior year — our new offensive coordinator was David Lee (he’s the one who brought it to the Miami Dolphins), and he picked up where Gus Malzahn (Auburn’s O-coordinator) left off by making sure the Wildcat was a regular part of the offense.
Now, in the NFL, you can’t use it as much, but you could use it 5-10 plays a game depending on the game siutations, and I promise you it would open things up for a lot of other players on the field (see Ford, Bey, Bush, and possibly even Reece).
December 31st, 2010 at 12:26 am
Son you are clueless about Bush and what DMC can do over period of say 5 years. I think you give DMC a mixture as long as he touches it 25+ times a game and Bush 20 + predominantly runs. I would use DMC every way possible he makes the team better. Bush is a bruising inside runner capable of dominating games. Both are an elite tandem one of the best potentially that I have ever seen. But sqirts like you fall in love with one or the other and miss the point.
They make each other better as to because the defense has to adapt to both. We’ve done it in the pastand dominated the league I think they have that ability together.
December 31st, 2010 at 12:32 am
Sqirt we know the whole history no need to remind us, wildcat is no better than a 2 back set if you know what you’re doing as a coach. It limits what you can do downfield. As good passer as DMC is he isn’t a QB and this is teh NFL. As trick play OK but no more………….period
December 31st, 2010 at 12:40 am
Well, you really think DMAC and Bush can combine for 45 touches a game? I mean, they dominated at SD and combined for 42 carries and a few receptions, but I don’t see them hitting an average of 45 per.
And I don’t see Bush as a “bruising inside runner capable of dominating games.” It sounds like you have fallen in love with Yoko Ono, but you’re calling her Christie Brinkley. You are also say they are an elite tandem, but I would say they are a quality tandem.
I think the staff is giving away series by the way they are rotating the backs, and it is obvious to me and others here who see it too. What really hurts are the 4 games — Arizona, Miami, Jacksonville, and Indy — that could have been won if only the running game and RB rotation had been proplerly managed.
December 31st, 2010 at 12:46 am
Like I said clueless……I’m done!!
discuss it with someone else…..I’m bored!!
December 31st, 2010 at 12:46 am
Actually, priest, it’s more than a trick play and several teams use it 4-5 times a game with success. I believe with the personnel that Oakland has, it could be used a little more because: a) you’ve got two game-breakers in DMAC and Ford who must be accounted for plus Bush to pound it inside all in on the play, and b) you don’t have a stellar QB-to-WR passing game anyway, so you might make up for that lack of typical downfield production with an effective way to generate a few more big plays.
December 31st, 2010 at 1:14 am
I dont mind the penalties as long as we decrease the holding and false starts and increase the roughness penalties
December 31st, 2010 at 1:15 am
Is it just me or has Seymore CHECKED OUT on the last 2 games of the season.
Cable’s gonna need everybody to keep this team from another losing season!
December 31st, 2010 at 1:39 am
Why can’t some of you see that Tom Cable is in over his head with this HC gig? This is not a fraternity of friends in Silver and Black. Tom Cable shouldn’t remain HC because the “Team” support him! Shouldn’t contract renewal be based on merit? If it is then this decision is a no brainer. This team sucked under TC’s “leadership”. Even this year! If you were to look at a graph of their winning under TC’s tenure, it would resemble Al Davis’ EKG – completely random! Tom Cable can’t HEAD COACH! He is a loser (if having a winning record is your measuring stick). His record confirms it, year in and year out. So why do some of you want this guy back? He stumbled onto this gig and he has been stumbling since. He needs to stumble his az out of Oakland.
December 31st, 2010 at 2:48 am
Tom Cable doesn’t do much of anything.
Al drafts.
Al signs FAs.
Al signs the coaches.
Al establishes the philosophies on O and D.
Al decides the final 53.
Al might even influence who starts.
What is Cable or any coach supposed to really do that sets him apart?
December 31st, 2010 at 2:48 am
Why would you fire the guy with the LEAST influence?
December 31st, 2010 at 2:50 am
Sir Dennis,
I don’t understand why others can’t seem to grasp the fact that this isn’t some fantasy world where you can just ASSIGN 40+ carries to the team every week.
We tried running it vs the Colts, but when you go 3 and out your first 2 drives because you’re averaging 2 yards a carry the 1st quarter, you can’t exactly chalk up 30+ rushes.
December 31st, 2010 at 4:34 am
McFadden is no longer Chicken Legs.
He put in a lot of work in the off-season building up his leg muscles.
He’s quite well-built now, and well-proportioned torso and legs.
His top-end speed is a little down but it’s given him more tackle-breaking ability.
December 31st, 2010 at 4:39 am
# sirblitzalot Says:
December 31st, 2010 at 1:39 am
Why can’t some of you see that Tom Cable is in over his head with this HC gig? This is not a fraternity of friends in Silver and Black. Tom Cable shouldn’t remain HC because the “Team” support him! Shouldn’t contract renewal be based on merit? If it is then this decision is a no brainer. This team sucked under TC’s “leadership”. Even this year! If you were to look at a graph of their winning under TC’s tenure, it would resemble Al Davis’ EKG – completely random! Tom Cable can’t HEAD COACH! He is a loser (if having a winning record is your measuring stick). His record confirms it, year in and year out. So why do some of you want this guy back? He stumbled onto this gig and he has been stumbling since. He needs to stumble his az out of Oakland.
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agree.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:02 am
Bummer morning
Its 17 degrees out and truck would not start so battery charger is on that.
I go to PFT , see the rex Ryan fetish link, click on it, read lame story with lamer pics, go to facebook and it says I “like” rex ryan foot fetish videos and no way to get rid of it.
I guess its time to shutdown facebook. I am too young to shoot myself.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:06 am
lol you can remove “likes” on facebook
December 31st, 2010 at 6:09 am
Sebas can stop whining about not being chosen to go to Hawaii. He cost the Raider a playoff spot by missing a “cheap shot” 32 yards fg. JC is not the answer at QB.
There’s no comparison between the Raiders’ coaches and QBs to the ones in other teams in the playoffs.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:11 am
GG
Where is that? I have looked. Funny thing is I did click on like. I am careful to not do that.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:13 am
I found where it has my likes and you can delete them and its not there.
It is not on my wall either.
Just on the page where I view what my friends wrote over the past few days.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:14 am
Go to your facebook profile
Click on the INFO tab (where WALL is)
Then it lists all your likes.
Click on the pencil thing that allows you to edit them.
Click on the Rex Ryan thing.
Next to it will give you a REMOVE option.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:15 am
I got the wormblaster virus last week from a TV fix it site. Maybe that has something to do with it.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:17 am
On that page where you can view what your friends wrote.
It’s called WALL.
In there just find where it says you like rex ryan thing and there should be a REMOVE next to it.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:18 am
Mouse over on the right side of where it lists it, should be a REMOVE.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:18 am
Now its not there.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:19 am
An X should be there
December 31st, 2010 at 6:19 am
ok you removed it then, using one of the above steps.
all good now.
life is good again!
December 31st, 2010 at 6:20 am
Thanks for your help GG
I will try the mouse thing if I see it again. I did move the mouse around trying to remove it but nothing showed up. I thought that was strange at the time.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:21 am
# gb1218 Says:
December 31st, 2010 at 6:09 am
Sebas can stop whining about not being chosen to go to Hawaii. He cost the Raider a playoff spot by missing a “cheap shot” 32 yards fg. JC is not the answer at QB.
There’s no comparison between the Raiders’ coaches and QBs to the ones in other teams in the playoffs.
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Too true.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:22 am
No sweat Plunketthead.
Next time…avoid those Jets they’re weird.
Look at the trouble they gave you.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:26 am
Now its showing on my wall and I did the mouse over/remove thing. A small outlined box pops up with nothing in it and the like is still there.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:26 am
OK I got it
Thanks for the help
December 31st, 2010 at 6:29 am
Good thing noone is up this time in the morning.
I was getting nervous
December 31st, 2010 at 6:32 am
Well it’s just here for the rest of RaiderNation to read when they do wake up haha.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:33 am
I guess it’s appropriate on this Darren McFadden Turf Toe post, to be discussing Rex Ryan’s foot fetishes.
December 31st, 2010 at 6:42 am
I am more comortable with Jerry and his army knowing about my foot fetish then all my friends, relatives.
December 31st, 2010 at 7:26 am
Hope they activate Bruce Campbell this week. If they kept him on the 53 then there must be something they like. I got a kick out of watching his interviews at the beginging of the season. How could anyone not like this guy. Cable says “Bruce go smash that guy” Bruce, “Ok coach, what do I do next.” If you were a little punk you would deffinetly want this guy as your big brother.
December 31st, 2010 at 7:39 am
“Draft Guru” Todd McShay has Jake Locker as the 3rd QB prospect and Ryan Mallet as the 5th QB prospect. If that is the case it would implicate that Mallet falls to the 2nd rnd.
If Mallet is on the board when we pick there is no way Al Davis passes him up. I sure as hell hope Mallet is there.
We can get O-Line help down the line if it isn’t taken care of in free agency.
December 31st, 2010 at 7:55 am
I don’t get the Jake Locker hype. His accuracy on the move is abysmal and it isn’t all that great when his is the pocket either.
Remember he signed a $500,000 signing bonus to play baseball this past spring, and is considered a top tier prospect.
If he slips into the 2nd or 3rd round, no way would I take him in the 2nd round, he could just go play baseball, make more money and not get his head kicked in.
December 31st, 2010 at 7:55 am
McFadden said the condition is not nearly as bad as his rookie year, when turf toe on both feet essentially wrecked his season. Behind the scenes, there were those in McFadden’s camp that felt the Raiders mishandled the injury and should have shut him down earlier.
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LMAO. And the fumbles were from Turf Fingers?
December 31st, 2010 at 7:56 am
As far as Mallett, he is the Al Davis prototype, rocket arm, big tall guy.
He just strikes me as a guy without much of a feel for the game. A lot of quick read, one read throws. Good defenses always make him shaky, at least for a quarter or so a game.
Could be Drew Bledsoe 2.0 or Jim Drunkenmiller 2.0
December 31st, 2010 at 7:59 am
I see Mallett as a Chad Henne type.
December 31st, 2010 at 8:32 am
LOL……anyways……
That Georgia QB is another freshmen that looks awesome. Seems some of the best QB’s are freshmen and sophmore’s (even Luck is 3rd year sophmore). Should make for a great draft in 2 years.
Kiper says that Georgia QB is a better pro prospect than Stafford was, and he went #1.
December 31st, 2010 at 8:39 am
LOL at Ryan!
Bi Curious ?????
Why doesn’t that surprise me?
December 31st, 2010 at 8:42 am
Fake boobs look great on everyone else’s woman. And so does the wonder bra. As long aas they all keep their clothes on, they’re fine.
December 31st, 2010 at 8:44 am
Call me crazy, but I’d rather be staring down a pair of fakies, than 14 year old boy chest.
December 31st, 2010 at 9:00 am
Who has time to watch college football these days?
Gets in the way of my tee times.
Al Davis is such a draft expert, I just let him take care of it and know we are going to end up with a great player!
December 31st, 2010 at 9:01 am
LMAO @ Bi Curious! What does that mean?!
December 31st, 2010 at 9:02 am
Must be nice to have tee time potential on December 31st.
I think it is 20 degrees outside right now.
However told me ABQ was like Las Vegas and was the desert lied to me!!
December 31st, 2010 at 9:03 am
I hate fake boobies!
December 31st, 2010 at 9:08 am
People are faking everything these days.
Fake car: lease
Fake looks
Fake sex
Fake people!!
December 31st, 2010 at 9:10 am
Give me a girl with tons of makeup, fake blond hair, fake nails, fake boobs, and you can throw in a fake tan and a tramp stamp while your at it.
December 31st, 2010 at 9:12 am
It was cold as a witch’s boobie yesterday on the course.
Had to get it in though!
At he ponderosa today and tmw though. Won’t know who the heck I’m looking at. Haven’t watched college FB all season.
December 31st, 2010 at 9:19 am
JFB,
You can have all the fake this’s and that’s mayne!
I’ll take the one’s who don’t nee all of that.
December 31st, 2010 at 9:19 am
Give me a natural girl, with real boobs, real hair, real lips, real eye color, real eyelashes, a little makeup, and a lot of a$$.
December 31st, 2010 at 9:20 am
The thing about limiting Dmac’s carriers to 15 or so a game is that we lose when we do it.
If we want to limit those carries to that amount to “prolong his career”, isn’t that the same as prolonging the losing? He’s a good player, but it’s not like he’s a once in a lifetime talent. Take maximum advantage of his abilities now. When he can’t do it anymore we get another back. Sounds harsh, but he was brought in here to help us win games, not to see how long of a career he could put together.
December 31st, 2010 at 9:28 am
JustFB,
Jake Weinke/Torreta/Akili/Harrington/Couch/Crouch/Leaf/Klingler Locker probably can’t hit a curveball either.
December 31st, 2010 at 9:31 am
If I were to take a wild guess ..I would say there is a 35-45 percent chance Cable gets the boot as of right now.
That shoots up to 55 percent or more if we lose to KC.
I think most objective people can see that Hue is a better coach than Cabes …its just a question of would he make a great HC?
December 31st, 2010 at 9:32 am
199.504 Raider Says:
December 31st, 2010 at 7:39 am
“Draft Guru” Todd McShay has Jake Locker as the 3rd QB prospect and Ryan Mallet as the 5th QB prospect. If that is the case it would implicate that Mallet falls to the 2nd rnd.
If Mallet is on the board when we pick there is no way Al Davis passes him up. I sure as hell hope Mallet is there.
We can get O-Line help down the line if it isn’t taken care of in free agency.
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Agreed!
If Mallett falls to Raiders in 2nd Round, they have to pick him!
December 31st, 2010 at 9:32 am
And if he were to take on the HC responsibility; then who carries the offense? Does he keep both roles? I’m not sure if that is ideal; but Hue is the key to “continuity” if you really want it.
December 31st, 2010 at 9:33 am
Mallett needs work on his footwork though.
Mallett kinda reminds me of a taller version of Matt Ryan.
December 31st, 2010 at 9:36 am
Mallett has some nice physical tools, but if I were the Raiders I’d be hesitant to blow my highest draft pick this year on a Bobby Petrino quarterback…
December 31st, 2010 at 9:40 am
Well, unless Mallett does a serious face plant at the combine (if he participates) then he won’t fall to the second.
Draft Insiders and Draft Ace (a college kid who supposedly has been the most accurate for 2 years running) have Mallett departing the stage in the Top 10.
December 31st, 2010 at 9:40 am
Terrapin,
If HueJack really can shoulder the extra load as HC remaining the play-caller shouldn’t be too difficult. He can just check on the D and STs from time to time. But since he’d never even been an OC before this year, it remains to be seen if he’ll find himself engulfed by all the added demands of the HC position. I wish him luck however it goes.
December 31st, 2010 at 9:42 am
best nickname I’ve heard recently was in reference to Carolina’s starting QB – Jimmy Saturday.
December 31st, 2010 at 9:50 am
I don’t know where the Raiders go in the 2nd. Its just too difficult to judge with that late of a pick. But I expect an OT or OG (not both), C, CB, OLB, and WR to be drafted. Maybe a RB if Bush departs stage right.
A DE in the 2nd may be highly desired by Oakland but I just don’t think the high quality starter drops to the second to man the RDE position.
(So in other words they can go anywhere …depends on who falls)
December 31st, 2010 at 9:52 am
Jake Locker has a Terrible 0-Line and Terrible Receivers.. The kid has heart and is capable of making good throws but I wouldnt want him on this squad.
Ryan Mallet has that old school Al Davis arm but he has a Ryan Leaf Attitude and doesnt seem like his heart is in the game. If he put in hard work the last 2years he would be the number 1 pick but he’s kind of just relying on his arm and not putting a 100% of his mind into the game,
December 31st, 2010 at 9:54 am
OLB Greg Jones would be a fantastic pick in the second round.
December 31st, 2010 at 10:03 am
Terrapin,
don’t think a quality DE drops to the second round? Houston comes to mind.
December 31st, 2010 at 10:06 am
On the other hand, the Raiders or even the Edmonton Esquimeauxs can probably get Vernon Gholston from Rex for some nail polish and a can of Tinactin.
turn that work-out warrior loose!
December 31st, 2010 at 10:17 am
We need LBs. Not sure about Goethel but wouldn’t stand pat with him next year. The Trevor Scott experiment looks to be going the way of Tyler Brayton and 1st round drat picks Kam Wimbley and Q Groves don’t look like they are ever going to be dominant or cover well enough.
December 31st, 2010 at 10:18 am
Got a feeling we are going to punish KC. They think they’re going into the play offs intact. We’ll see about that…
December 31st, 2010 at 10:22 am
Trevor Scott and Groves are good enough depth guys, Wimbley isn’t terrible but isn’t a force, and while it would be nice for Goethel to turn into a starting-caliber player, it would be silly to depend on a 7th round pick becoming that in his second season.
The Raiders use their LBs in coverage more than any other team. Greg Jones is a solid tackler who can cover as well. Well-rounded player, and would help the Raider defense improve at a lot of the things they already like to do.
December 31st, 2010 at 10:28 am
Mallett will go in the top 12-15, maybe top 10, unless something happens between now and then and his stock plummets. McShay is a tool who looks to be different than Kiper whwnever possible, and both Kiper (based on his scouting) and Mortenson (based on his scouting sources) declare Mallett to go inside the Top 10.
Of course, I’m not saying any of the so-called gurus or insiders are the end-all-be-all, because they get their fair amount of stuff wrong.
I live in Arkansas, Mallett grew up here, and I’ve followed his career from HS. He has a rocket arm and he has a reputation of being very intelligent when it comes to understanding complicated offensive playbooks and film study of defenses. However, that intelligence does not consistently translate into game-day execution. Sometimes, it’s like he woke up on Saturday dumb all of a sudden. Mallett’s completion percentage improved this season over last, but I’m not sure Mallett is as consistent as the Petrino offense was at forcing him into high-percentage checkdowns. They really stressed over the offseason for him to dump it to the backs and TEs crossing underneath and NOT force as much into double and triple coverage.
The guy has at least 5-6 plays every Saturday that I’ve heard analysts say there are only 3-4 QBs in the NFL who can make those throws on Sundays.
My biggest concern is Mallett holding up under pressure, because he is not mobile at all moving in, out, or around the pocket. The speed of NFL lineman, LBs, and DBs will be a world of difference even than the SEC athletes, because all 11 players are the best of the best making fewer mistakes and willing to take his head off.
Luck, to me, is going to be a superstar barring injury. You don’t have the big-rep guys like last year’s draft with Bradford, McCoy, and Tebow, but you’ve got a few guys who can end up being stars in the league.
December 31st, 2010 at 11:05 am
230.M Lonetree Says:
December 31st, 2010 at 10:03 am
Terrapin,
don’t think a quality DE drops to the second round? Houston comes to mind.
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Yeah, there are always depth at the DE position in the draft that can be found from Rounds 2-4.
Just depends if you draft the right one. The Raiders have hit the last couple of years with Scott, Shauny and Houston, but they missed bad on Moses a few years ago in the 3rd Round.
December 31st, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Bo,
RE: post 201 (LMAO. And the fumbles were from Turf Fingers?)
That is totally probable. Have you ever “lost the handle” due to injury, while playing football? (Have you ever played football?) Your brain actually reduces neuronal firing to the bundle of nerves (brachial plexus) that innervate the feet, due to increased firing of the nerves that innervate the injured tissue, including the great toe (s). That is why when a player fumbles the ball (unforced) he usually is injured immediately prior to losing the ball (See Louis Murphy). Playing without injuries means less fumbles. Hence, DMAC held onto the ball very well this year!
December 31st, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Actually L. Murphy is probably not a good example. He is more like Charlie Brown. The more important the catches the less likely he is to make it. There is probably too much neuronal firing in his head..”Oh, I better not drop this, I better not trip over a blade of grass…I better look down to make sure…Opps! I dropped it!). Then he falls down and fakes an injury. But you get the point?
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