Get ready for the good vibes
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, January 17th, 2011 at 9:35 pm in Oakland Raiders.
We’ll learn Tuesday that all is well in Raider Nation.
It will be the ninth time going on 17 seasons we’ve heard it, this time with Hue Jackson delivering playoff promises and Super Bowl dreams and Al Davis nodding in agreement.
At least this time, the good feelings will emanate from an 8-8 season, the only time other than Jon Gruden’s trade to Tampa Bay the Raiders made a switch with a record of .500 or better.
At least this time, the Raiders have a solid core of young players more than at any time in recent years.
At least time, they’re doing it with a coach who accomplished something tangible, having molded one of the NFL’s worst offenses into the sixth highest scoring team in the NFL.
Players have gone their separate ways for the offseason, and they seldom show up in numbers at coach hirings or that reason.
Hiring Jackson was the only move that made sense, and by the time the Raiders gather whenever the labor issue is solved, you can expect they’ll be solidly in his corner. The two players who returned phone messages, Zach Miller and Stanford Routt, were happy with the choice. They were sorry to see Tom Cable go, but intrigued to see Jackson operate as head coach, provided they get through whatever form free agency entails and remain Raiders.
(Shane Lechler, by the way, did not return a phone message, but I suspect he’ll get behind it as well).
Jackson’s skills as an offensive coach are solid, and his ability to recruit free agents could be infectious. Cincinnati’s Chad Ochocinco contgratulated Jackson on his Twitter account and said he was the best wide receivers coach he ever had. Perhaps his energy can reach over to the defensive side, which had days when they were terrific (usually in the AFC West) and days when they were a step behind.
We may learn nothing concrete about the staff other than both Davis and Jackson will insist it will be entirely Jackson’s call. You know, like it was Cable’s call. And every other coach before him.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting Al Saunders is the likely offensive coordiantor, and the “false rumor-mongerer” has been on his game with regard to the Raiders of late. No real concrete evidence as to the defensive coordinator, but some solid educated guessing by more than a few e-mailers and Twitter followers about Baltimore defensive backs coach Chuck Pagano, a former secondary coach with the Raiders.
You could always throw the name of Winston Moss in there, considering he’s interviewed with the Raiders before, has publicly said he’d love to work for Davis and is currently an assistant with the Green Bay Packers. They’d have to wait for the Packers to lose before hiring Moss, or secondary coach Darren Perry, for that matter.
The Raiders biggest question marks, however, won’t have to do with players or coaches. It will be whether Al Davis can navigate the franchise through what could be an unprecedented period in league history with a potential lockout, the possibility of sudden, mass free agency and an offseason that may not be an offseason at all when it comes to organized team activities, minicamps, a shortened training camp and maybe even missed games.
But why worry about that now?
At 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jackson will be the coach, Davis will hopefully be sitting there right next to him, and it ought to be a hell of a show.
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January 17th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Check out what Ocho Stinko said on his tweeker twitter below:
ochocinco Chad Ochocinco
#OCNNNews Congratulations 2 Hue Jackson for becoming thee Oakland Raiders new head coach, best receiver coach I’ve ever had #continuedsucces
Oh boy…it wouldn’t surprise me to see old man Al go after him on the cheap.
This team needs a TRUE beast #1 like V-Jack!
January 17th, 2011 at 9:40 pm
McFadden:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYmj2NGjBnw
Priesttj wants to limit this…..doesn’t like success I guess….
January 17th, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Dakota I like success my way you like it yours, don’t get offended it’s my choice. I like big bruising backs better. Especially when they are as skilled as Bush. Don’t be so insecure.
January 17th, 2011 at 9:45 pm
# priesttj Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
Saunders has been one the top teir OC’s in the league for over 30 years he is to offense what Labeau is to defense. He is a direct decendant of Sid Gilman. If we get him he is one OC Hue is certain to listen to and lena on. His offense under Coryell was the best footballl had to offer Norv Turner learned from Saunders and made Dallas a power house. SD’s offense is almost precisely what Saunders brings to the table. If you like what you saw from those offenses that’s what you’ll see from the Raiders next year
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You goofy old bat.
“top tier oc in the league for 30 years”? You goofball. He’s only been an OC since 2001. Do the math, pops.
“Norv Turner learned from Saunders and made Dallas a power house”???
You GOOFBALL. No he didn’t. Turner and Saunders were both assts at USC, and both came into the league as WR coaches. Saunders had nothing to do with Turner being OC at Dallas. Al became OC tens years AFTER Norv became one.
You confuse yourself, don’t you?
January 17th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
At 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jackson will be the coach, Davis will hopefully be sitting there right next to him, and it ought to be a hell of a show.at 2;15 PM he will be fired.
January 17th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
# Dakota Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 9:40 pm
McFadden:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYmj2NGjBnw
Priesttj wants to limit this…..doesn’t like success I guess….
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Priesst is an old fool.
RUN DMC baby!
January 17th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
All the media wil be at Mr Davis’ knees during the presser and stab him in the back afterwards. Same ol story
January 17th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
# ArchiveTony Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 9:45 pm
# priesttj Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
Saunders has been one the top teir OC’s in the league for over 30 years he is to offense what Labeau is to defense. He is a direct decendant of Sid Gilman. If we get him he is one OC Hue is certain to listen to and lena on. His offense under Coryell was the best footballl had to offer Norv Turner learned from Saunders and made Dallas a power house. SD’s offense is almost precisely what Saunders brings to the table. If you like what you saw from those offenses that’s what you’ll see from the Raiders next year
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You goofy old bat.
“top tier oc in the league for 30 years”? You goofball. He’s only been an OC since 2001. Do the math, pops.
“Norv Turner learned from Saunders and made Dallas a power house”???
You GOOFBALL. No he didn’t. Turner and Saunders were both assts at USC, and both came into the league as WR coaches. Saunders had nothing to do with Turner being OC at Dallas. Al became OC tens years AFTER Norv became one.
You confuse yourself, don’t you?
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Priesst doesn’t know what he is saying…..PERIOD!
LOL
January 17th, 2011 at 9:50 pm
LOL, what would a post be without some sarcastic shots at Davis? … Oh wait, I know. It would be called “reporting”.
Mo drama, mo drama, mo drama.
BAN THE TROLLS!!! (or at least add in an ignore feature, block multiple accounts, block anonymous proxy posts, add in user post rating/hiding or go back to having articles separated from ‘responses’)
January 17th, 2011 at 9:50 pm
Mike Bush baby “the dominant one”
January 17th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
Hue Jackson will call most of the plays with input and assistance from Saunders upstairs.
Hue knows the formula for success with the offense.
He just needs to keep developing the passing game and protections with JC at QB.
January 17th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
opening day qb vince young
January 17th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Hey Jerry,
Are you and all the other media vultures ready to scavenge for the free lunch tomorrow at the presser?
LOL! haha
January 17th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
I am stoked about Hardknocks though! That will be great!
January 17th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
We need to get Plaxico! Guarantee we can get him for cheap. It’s time for us to start getting these steal of a deals!
January 17th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
dmc and bush will be better if we get a true fb. i also hope manase tonga establishes himself to make the active roster this year. he could be the type of fb/hb that kuhn is with the packers. then we can have reece as a te behind miller and get a better te than myer like those 6′5 250 gazelles in these spread systems.
maybe we should also pickup another rb in the mid rounds like locke, rodgers or devine.
hb dmc/bush/rankin or draft pick
fb marecic/tonga
te miller/reece/draft pick or FA
January 17th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
I do this for my bootlickers.
I am Al and I come to you at the Raidahs most pressing time. I am bringing the Raidah back. Look for me, because it is all about me. My new man Hue knows this. That why my ex tom was my man, it was about him. all my exes try and cross that line. Me and my new man got it goin. Just win Baby (you know that is what I used to tell all my lawyers, but somehow that made it to the field). I am Al ‘cheap’ Davis. Its all mine, all mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 17th, 2011 at 9:55 pm
15.Raider 510 Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
We need to get Plaxico! Guarantee we can get him for cheap. It’s time for us to start getting these steal of a deals!
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no way! He might take time away from Chaz in week 16 or 17!
January 17th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
Dakota, who’s Chaz?
January 17th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
13.DKnight007 Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Hey Jerry,
Are you and all the other media vultures ready to scavenge for the free lunch tomorrow at the presser?
LOL! haha
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now thats some funny sh!t. u know his fat azz will just like them man biotches killion and gay. u know ray ratto gon be eatin all kinds of crab cakes and
sh!t.
January 17th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
The legend of Chaz!
January 17th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
7.priesttj Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
All the media wil be at Mr Davis’ knees during the presser and stab him in the back afterwards. Same ol story
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B.S. They’ll be licking my boots and kissing my ring, and then I’ll slap each and every one of them after they genuflect me and they will know it’s me. I don’t need any sympathy, and I do the back stabbing, NOT YOU!
January 17th, 2011 at 10:00 pm
Would love to get Plax, talk about someone wanting to redeem themselves. If we can get him back in stride somewhat he would be a very nice pickup.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:01 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Jmackraider12 Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
the one thing i will disagree with partially is the bush/dmac thing….dmac is a run up the middle back!! and will break it loose for a big one, the only thing that kills me is i think both of them are guys who need 20 carries a game to get that 140yd game!! but i think what PRIEST and AD want to see is more stuff like we saw with kaufman/harvey williams in the 90’s, thats why DAVIS wanted BUSH to play a lil fullback when he got here, he loves having both on the field, like with BO and ALLEN b4 ALLEN got cocky.
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Totally agree. This team needs at least 40 carries a game. At least that will keep the defense off the field and keep Jajason from screwing us.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Guys, please. There’s room for both McFadden and Bush. They’re both awesome running backs. What’s wrong with having the best 1-2 running back duo in the game?
January 17th, 2011 at 10:01 pm
herrera = i am sorry todays press conference will be delayed our new coach hue jackman is not back with the food yet!
January 17th, 2011 at 10:03 pm
That’s my point what a tandem they are, they make each other better.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
Saw a story about a shortage of KFC slaw in the Bat area yesterday….should have seen this coming!
January 17th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
bay area….
January 17th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
I will rule the world because I am the Raidah.
My exes didn’t know that. I liked little cable boy. He just got in the way, called me a loser, hurt my feelings, now he is just another one of my exes.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:05 pm
If we’re talking draft we should make our first pick a Qb. Unless we get one through free agency than I don’t feel as if our situation is settled until we start priming a guy with some talent for when JaJason wears out his welcome.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
I like Both Bush & DMC.
DMC: has speed and a Nasty stiff arm. He is a great back, a threat to score every time he touches the ball, but he can’t stay healthy for a full season.
Bush: he is a big back, but he is not a true power back. He has a lot of talent. Runs well, and he finishes his runs.
Both back have great hands!
We need them both.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
26.phatcable Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:01 pm
herrera = i am sorry todays press conference will be delayed our new coach hue jackman is not back with the food yet!
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I knew he took the meal money and ran. I told him I would pay him, but something was fishy when he said he wanted 500k for a couple of double cheeses. I new lunch was expensive, but when did the cost of beef go up?
January 17th, 2011 at 10:08 pm
I heard Plax’s still photos have been circulating throughout the correctional facilities.
Nobody knows WR’s like you tj!
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# priesttj Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:00 pm
Would love to get Plax, talk about someone wanting to redeem themselves. If we can get him back in stride somewhat he would be a very nice pickup.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Priest? You just got called out for your stupid take regarding Saunders.
Do you think avoiding it has some wondering if your a punk, or just that you’re a idiot who doesn’t know what he’s talkin about?
January 17th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
D-coordinator will be the key selection. Hopefully Davis listened a bit to the post game new conference after the NE-Jets game. Ryan talked about mixing coverages and mixing things up in general on defense. Not coincidently, this is where Marshall also had some success with the Raiders. This also runs against Davis’ basic philosophy on man-to-man, having the better players, etc. This scheme is old and outdated as we all know but his needs to change NOW. Jackson needs to speak up about this but in a way that doesn’t offend the old man. Understanding the Al is basically ‘very sensitive’ about such matters, Hue needs to handle this gingerly. I would suggest the book “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus”…
January 17th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
We clearly need a veteran Wr who can contribute. I don’t know who it will be, but they must have one quality: CATCH THE DAMN FOOTBALL.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
I told hue I was bringing back moss, fargas, harvey, and rusty gotten a little bigger now, hasn’t been banged aroud. When I say I’m bringin the Raidahs back, you have no idea. Ricky, Marc, Todd, Jamarcus, all the Raidah greats.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
tj it seems like I’m not the only one that knows you’re an idiot anymore. At least I was first to sniff you out.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
Must be a weeeney roast at the StankyBrown trailer home all the kiddies are here.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
Hiring Pagano might make it easier to keep Nnamdi.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
I’m gonna sign Tom Brady. He can redeem himself here in Oakland, and Shanchez, gotta get him. Well i’ll have to bring over rex, jerry jones can be my consultant to the gm. yeah.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
tj is such the insider at Alameda he had no idea T Cable was fined 20,000 for six straight weeks.
lol
January 17th, 2011 at 10:17 pm
40.priesttj Says:
Your invited. got corn dogs too. yeah………………………………..
January 17th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
Must be a weeeney roast at the StankyBrown trailer home all the kiddies are here.
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yeah! weeeney roast
January 17th, 2011 at 10:17 pm
If Pagano can get #21 to be paid his worth that could happen but AL has clearly seen the light that #21 is grossly overrated and he wont get paid, at least not in Oakland. Whatever Routt is making #21 should get about 10-15% less.
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# Dakota Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
Hiring Pagano might make it easier to keep Nnamdi.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Insiders is what you call your little group of nose pickers.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:18 pm
15.Raider 510 Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
We need to get Plaxico! Guarantee we can get him for cheap. It’s time for us to start getting these steal of a deals!
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Start? Where have you been.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:19 pm
Will the old man Al ask the media clowns tomorrow if they liked the free lunch?
LOL
January 17th, 2011 at 10:19 pm
Mistabr0wn Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:17 pm
If Pagano can get #21 to be paid his worth that could happen but AL has clearly seen the light that #21 is grossly overrated and he wont get paid, at least not in Oakland. Whatever Routt is making #21 should get about 10-15% less.
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On that note I see the crazy talk has begun.
Night all.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:20 pm
I’m out. When your a genious like me, a maverik and world leader, you need some beauty rest. The greatness of the Raidahs is back. You come and watch it at the overhead projector show, Gonna be a thrilla in Alemedilla
January 17th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Hue is the right choice during this period of turmoil. There’s no telling when the next training camp will begin. I am very glad that John Marshall won’t be back. We need a defensive coordinator who can mix things up, and get our defense to be consistently good week in and week out!
January 17th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Watching Cromartie return kicks and make plays from the DB position you realize what an inferior athlete #21 is to even other teams 2nd best DB.
Id trade #21 to the Jets straight up for Cromartie but I doubt the Jets are that stupid. Pay Aso like a nickleback and keep him in Oakland & call it a day.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Al Davis Supreme why cant you get his name right? its hue jackson not hue hefner!
January 17th, 2011 at 10:22 pm
50.Al Davis Supreme Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:20 pm
I’m out. When your a genious like me, a maverik and world leader, you need some beauty rest. The greatness of the Raidahs is back. You come and watch it at the overhead projector show, Gonna be a thrilla in Alemedilla
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Thanks, maverick. Please upgrade to the 21st century tomorrow, sir!
January 17th, 2011 at 10:23 pm
Ohhhh..you must be right Mista. He posted down below him and Al are tight. Gets to sit in while Al hobnobs with the brass and players, and of course, coaches.
Tell us more priest
# Mistabr0wn Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
tj is such the insider at Alameda he had no idea T Cable was fined 20,000 for six straight weeks.
lol
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# priesttj Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
I am biased and admittedly so, I’ve seen the man work up close and personal so there is sound reason for it. No one is right all the time and I recognize his faults but I also recognize his successes. IMO he has rebiult this team from an old beaten down team to a young vibrant dynamic unit. Capable of greatness. He hired a young punk who conned him and set him back roughly 5 years but it is undone finally.
Hue has the potential to do what Gruden did and some with this group and I for one am looking forward to it. So you can cry poor if you wnat o. I don’t have time for that.
So to each his own……..thanks for listening.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:24 pm
If Pagano is the call at DC and we lose Nnamdi I wouldn’t worry too much. He’s gettin it done with Chris Carr.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:26 pm
If we lose Aso who will step up and make 0 int’s, 0 forced fumbles, and 18 tackles per year ?
omg
January 17th, 2011 at 10:26 pm
# ArchiveTony Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Priest? You just got called out for your stupid take regarding Saunders.
Do you think avoiding it has some wondering if your a punk, or just that you’re a idiot who doesn’t know what he’s talkin about?
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Crazy old man Priesst…..hahaha
January 17th, 2011 at 10:27 pm
we should still be a high scoring team this year after all we still have seabass!
January 17th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
AL probably just forgot to brief tj on fining T Cable. Just like he forgot to let tj know Black Moses would be cut during OTA’s. If you remember tj was reporting how well Russell was doing in OTA’s and then poof he was gone.
Insider…
January 17th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
57.Mistabr0wn Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:26 pm
If we lose Aso who will step up and make 0 int’s, 0 forced fumbles, and 18 tackles per year ?
omg
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Yep, and who is gonna give up 0 TD’s?
Who is gonna force the QB to throw @ the best CB in all of the NFL, Stan Routt?
January 17th, 2011 at 10:29 pm
Seriously guys, the Managing General Partner better make a better showing than when he slammed Lance and named Cable the Head Coach. I want to hear more about the future, instead of Cable beat his wife, or Cable knocked out “my boy,” or Cable worked the prima donnas too hard. He has to do a marketing pitch tomorrow!
January 17th, 2011 at 10:29 pm
wait.
Priest?
I recall you said you have nothing to do with the organization. That you just happen to have friends in the organization.
You did say that, right?
So, you’re lying then, right?
Why lie, pops? Is it a warm and fuzzy you get pretending you are actually there? Or are you just a chronic liar?
January 17th, 2011 at 10:29 pm
I think Hue will be our best coach since Gruden.
We still need a better quarterback to be really good.
Every good team has a great quarterback.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:29 pm
Shouldn’t you guys be in bed by now?? and put the playstations down and turn the lights out.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
# beach Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Hue is the right choice during this period of turmoil. There’s no telling when the next training camp will begin. I am very glad that John Marshall won’t be back. We need a defensive coordinator who can mix things up, and get our defense to be consistently good week in and week out!
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Yep.
Marshall just didn’t mix things up enough.
To beat QB’s like Brady, RapistBerger, Peyton, Rodgers, Brees, Rivers….you gotta mix things up on defense and run more 3-4 looks mixed in with 4-3 stuff.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:32 pm
You and your “colleagues” ready for the free lunch the old man will have for you tomorrow and then you all will have bad gas and heartburn all night Jerry huh?
LOL!
January 17th, 2011 at 10:33 pm
AL wont fire Marshall until after Hue is announced to give mopes like tj the illusion that Jackson made the move and not AL but we all know Marshall is already gone.
Right tj?
January 17th, 2011 at 10:35 pm
God you’re boring man………No one in here capable of talkng football just a bunch of kids.
Adios!!
January 17th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
The Nnamdi haters need to get a clue. #21 is an amazing DB who has been a good soldier playing the game the way he’s been told. He shuts dudes down. PERIOD. You want better than Nnamdi, then go find a corner who can do what he does in Al’s defense. QBs don’t throw Nnamdi’s way for a reason. You really want Routt over Nnamdi? Let me guess, you think DHB is a future HOF, too, right? How much does Al pay the clones on this blog?
January 17th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
lol….tj let the door hit you on the way out….period
January 17th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
priesttj Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:35 pm
God you’re boring man………No one in here capable of talkng football just a bunch of kids.
Adios!!
………………i agree i would like to see adios in silver and black this year,do you think we can get him?
January 17th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
Ortho you are right #21 is an amazing DB who actually gets paid for doing almost nothing in an entire season and gets away with it. If he had any integrity he would decline any pro bowl appearances. His lifetime stats are flat out embarrassing! Unless he’s a nickleback..
January 17th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
57.Mistabr0wn Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:26 pm
If we lose Aso who will step up and make 0 int’s, 0 forced fumbles, and 18 tackles per year ?
omg
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I’m happy to see i’m not the only one to hold this very unpopular opinion.
7 years WITH him = 11 losses per year.
Really, how much worse could the team be WITHOUT him?
He makes it a 10 on 10 game when he’s on the field, except he doesn’t make tackles or int’s OR fumble recoveries or sacks.
Great player? Of course FOR WHAT HE DOES which is neutralize ONE opposing player. Don’t u need more for top 3 QB money?
January 17th, 2011 at 10:42 pm
#21 would be a nickleback on the Jets, Steelers, Packers, and Ravens.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
Mistabr0wn Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:42 pm
#21 would be a nickleback on the Jets, Steelers, Packers, and Ravens.
…………………..if i was 21 i would not give one cent back let alone a nickleback!
January 17th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
Hue Jackson:
“Hey Saunders, you know our QB here is Jason Campbell. Yeah, I benched him THREE times last year. Ha ha, THREE times! And my backup was Gradkowski! Something else, huh?”
Saunders:
“Ha, not bad. I had Jason in Washington, and I benched his deer-in-the-headlights self too. I might have you beat. Our backup was Todd Collins! Todd Collins!!! And get this, we went 3-0 to make the playoffs after we benched Jason! Ha ha ha.”
Jackson: “Yeah, good times, good times. Too bad we have to risk our jobs with Jason next year, huh? (pause) Bwahahahaha. Just kidding. Just kidding. Let’s talk options here.”
January 17th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Ravens would consider signing Plaxico Burress
Posted by Mike Florio on January 17, 2011, 10:32 PM EST
Receiver Plaxico Burress is a free agent. Until June, however, he’s not free.
When his prison term ends, one team that has been trying to upgrade the receiver position could be interested.
The Ravens.
“I don’t know Plaxico Burress at all, I’ve never met him, but we’d consider him,” coach John Harbaugh said Monday, per NFL.com. “We’d consider anybody. It just depends on where he’s at. I’d like to find out what kind of person he is, to see where he’s really at in his life.”
Burress went to jail in 2009 after pleading guilty to charges arising from carrying a loaded weapon into a Manhattan nightclub. The gun went off, shooting Burress through the leg.
Last year, the Ravens traded for Anquan Boldin in the offseason, and they landed T.J. Houshmandzadeh after he was dumped by the Seahawks in the final preseason roster cuts. But Boldin was invisible for long stretches of Saturday night’s game, and Houshmandzadeh dropped a pass that would have extended a potential game-tying drive.
Though Burress, if he still can play after two years away from the field, would be an upgrade, the Ravens still need a consistent deep threat that can stretch the field and draw double coverage. Burress would be great along the sidelines or in the back of the end zone, but to truly upgrade, the Ravens may need to make a run at Terrell Owens or Randy Moss.
Though no longer truly dominant, they provide more of a down-the-field presence than anyone currently on the Ravens’ roster.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:50 pm
On that note I see the crazy talk has begun.
Night all.
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Yep. ‘Night.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
DMAC, despite missing 3 games, was a Top 5 RB in the NFL = All Pro E-L-I-T-E !!! These numbers don’t lie:
* Rushing yards per game: 89.0 (4th-best in NFL)
* Total scrimmage yards: 1,664 (5th-best in NFL)
* Scrimmage yards per game: 128.0 (2nd-best in NFL)
* Yards per carry: 5.2 (3rd-best in NFL, minimum 130 carries and minimum 10.0 carries per game)
* Total TDs: 10 (9th-best in NFL)
* 100-yard rushing games: 6 (5th-best in NFL)
* 20-plus-yard carries: 14 (1st in NFL)
* 40-plus-yard carries: 4 (2nd-best in NFL)
* Receiving yards by a RB: 507 (6th-best in NFL)
* Receiving yards per game by a RB: 39.0 (2nd-best in NFL)
* How consistent was McFadden when he was healthy? Well, out of 13 games played, he rushed for less than 89 yards only 4 times. By comparison, Peyton Hillis of the Browns played in 16 games, rushed for 20 more yards on the season than DMAC (1,177 to 1,157), but he had 9 games in which he failed to rush for at least 60 yards. More of a bruising-style runner, definitely more proven than Bush, media darling for the Pro Bowl, not as productive or consistent as DMAC.
* DMAC was the only NFL RB to record 4 TDs in a single game in 2010, earning him AFC Offensive Player of the Week in Week 7. And his 3-TD outburst in Jacksonville made him one of only three players since 1950 to have two rushing TDs of at least 35 yards and one receiving TD of at least 60 yards in a single game.
* DMAC’s 1st-down rushing percentage was a respectable 20.2% (18th in the NFL), but when you factor in the field-position changing explosion runs (he led the league in 20-yard-plus and 30-yard-plus runs, and was second in 40-yard-plus runs) — he was an undeniable force who flip-flopped field position more than any other RB in the NFL.
* Fumbles? 3 (this was 20th in the NFL, tied with a bunch of other RBs; solid for a guy who admittedly put the ball on the ground at a high rate in his first two seasons).
WE’VE GOT BUSH: Prior to the season finale in KC, Michael Bush’s two longest plays from scrimmage — a 50-plus-yard reception against Seattle and a 24-yard run at San Diego — were both fluke, busted plays where he was in the right place at the right time. The big reception against the ‘Hawks was a thrice-defelcted pass that wound up in his hands, and the 24-yard run against the Chargers was after JC pitched the ball to him in the flat after a pass play broke down. Good for him being opportunistic and in the right place at the right time, but his two best plays thru 15 games were busted flukes.
Fast-forward to KC in Week 17, and he had three rushing plays of 20-plus yards. But I was there, and he did not get touched one time on any of those three plays. Hey, he had a heckuva game, but Oakland dominated that d-line all day and DMAC goes for 200 with those 23 or 25 carries and 3 scores. Bush did have a couple of really nice catches out of the backfield against KC, and those stood out more to me than the runs he had.
SUMMARY: Giving Bush the same attempts or even half as much as DMAC is like suggesting Gerhart should get the same or half of AP’s workload, or something ridiculous along those lines.
Facts are stubborn things, and you can’t just wish them away or draw conclusions that run contrary without being held to serious ridicule.
January 17th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
Don’t be shocked if # 21 stays with the Raiders. Other teams have guys who are smart. They know what Nnamdi can and cannot do and i’m not so sure that they will be willing to pay any where near what Al Davis is willing to pay. Would teams like him? Of course, but willing to pay him what the TOP 3 elite QB’s in the league get paid?
January 17th, 2011 at 10:59 pm
Saunders:
“Well Hue, you know I need a smart QB that gets rid of the ball quickly and accurately. We had Warner in St. Louis, Trent Green in KC. Oh, and needs to learn my big playbook. You know that playbook is bigger than my…”
Hue:
“Shut yo’ mouth! Haha, but yeah, Jason is the man for your job!!”
Both:
“Bwahahahaha.”
Saunders:
“But seriously, bring me Billy Volek, Sage Rosenfels, and Andy Dalton.”
January 17th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
I have a friend who is a Pittsburgh fan (yes i hate him for that but anyways)he was saying that if Nnamdi was so good he would “bait” the QB into throwing his way by playing off a bit and getting some int’s.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
al has already cut the cord on Nnamdhi by voiding his contract and making him a free agent once he is gone too another team al will get a compensation draft pick.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:04 pm
Every good team has a great quarterback.
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Or at least every great team has a good QB.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
84.phatcable Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
al has already cut the cord on Nnamdhi by voiding his contract and making him a free agent once he is gone too another team al will get a compensation draft pick.
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Is ANY team gonna pay #21 top 3 QB money to do what he does? I’m not so sure.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:07 pm
In 2008, Jason Campbell played all 16 games, with talents such as Clinton Portis, Santana Moss, Antwan Randle-El, and Chis Cooley, yet managed only 13 TDs. In 16 games. Really.
He then went 4-12 next year.
In 2010, with the #2 rushing attack and a cupcake schedule, Jason had complete meltdown games in 4 of his 10 starts.
The best thing that will come from a Hue Jackson / Al Saunders pairing is the absolute necessity of a better QB.
Saunders was stuck with an aging Mark Brunell and erratic Jason Campbell in Washington, and lost his job. He wants something a little easier to digest this coming season.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
i am from the east coast and the eagles are drowling already at the prospect of getting Nnamdhi!
January 17th, 2011 at 11:16 pm
Note to Jerry Jones:
Before you hire Rob Ryan as DC you might wanna watch tape of the MNF opener against Denver a few yrs. back and the Cleveland game when Derek Andersen dissected Rob’s D.
You can also watch almost every other game the Raiders played with Rob at the defensive helm.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:18 pm
88.phatcable Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
i am from the east coast and the eagles are drowling already at the prospect of getting Nnamdhi!
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Good. Better get their checkbook out and be prepared to make him the second highest paid player on the team. If so, have fun with him.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
Mistabr0wn Says:
Ortho you are right #21 is an amazing DB who actually gets paid for doing almost nothing in an entire season and gets away with it. If he had any integrity he would decline any pro bowl appearances. His lifetime stats are flat out embarrassing! Unless he’s a nickleback..
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Your an Idoit that doesnt know football. You wanna sit here and blame Nnamdi and yet year after year he is voted into the pro bowl, by his peers…
Its funny how all you do is look at stats, because if you take the 2 best CB’s (nnamdi and revis) and add the number of int’s they have….( lets see, whats 0+0)
oh and that Revis guy is still in the playoffs, bc he shut down reggie wayne and confussed the hell out to Tom brady…
January 17th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
Here’s a meaningful statement: “7 years with quarterback X and never a winning season. It’s time to let that guy go.”
Here’s a ridiculous statement: “7 years with DB X and never a winning season. He sucks.”
Do you want Nnamdi to score TDs every game? Do you want him to throw the ball to DHB and then make him catch it? Do you want him to stop the run?
Aeneas Williams must have really sucked, too.
I’m not saying we have to keep Nnamdi. I’m telling you Nnamdi haters that Nnamdi has gone above and beyond the call of duty. You think he’s stealing money? Really? So the other guys on the team “earned” the millions they make?
January 17th, 2011 at 11:29 pm
Ortho, MistaBrown is kind of a troll. Says things to get a rise. We don’t think he’s really that clueless. Likes reading his words.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:32 pm
Kirk Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:29 pm
I think Hue will be our best coach since Gruden.
We still need a better quarterback to be really good.
Every good team has a great quarterback.
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Wrong! Every good QB has a great team around them. Didn’t you see Sanchez kick the schit out of Manning and Brady the last two weeks? And it looks like Big Ben may be next. Let’s work on the supporting cast. Then it’ll be plug and play with the QB. Kind of like the old 49rs (Montana, Young and Grbac) or Gibbs’ SB Redskins teams (Thiesman, Schroeder, Williams and Rypien).
January 17th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
One puppet for another. 4-12.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:39 pm
Patriots’ players’ quotes, on the difficulties with the Jets D:
Deion Branch: “They played a lot of zone. Coach Ryan did an excellent job of preparing them.”
Wes Welker: “You work on one thing every week and then they did something different. They played a little more zone than we expected, something different than what we were game planning for. But we made too many mistakes.”
Tom Brady: “I wish we would have played the Raiders so I could have prepped for man-to-man on Tuesday, and taken the rest of the week off.”
Ok, the 3rd one I made up. The first two are the reason we can’t have a top-15 defense out here.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:40 pm
“One of the reasons why Hue wasnt named the HC sooner was that Tom Cable was not fired, the contract extension was not picked up, therefore Cable was still HC and there may have been some legal action had Hue been named before Cables contract expired.”
January 17th, 2011 at 11:40 pm
90.djohnnyg Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 11:18 pm
88.phatcable Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
i am from the east coast and the eagles are drowling already at the prospect of getting Nnamdhi!
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Good. Better get their checkbook out and be prepared to make him the second highest paid player on the team. If so, have fun with him.
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Lets see, how much Does Revis make again??? and his team is still in the playoffs, and how much are u paying Nnamdi out of your pay check??
sshhhhhh…
January 17th, 2011 at 11:44 pm
Debo,
you mean a strong supporting cast like Jason Campbell had:
Clinton Portis (Pro Bowl), Chris Cooley (Pro Bowl), Santana Moss (Pro Bowl), Randle-El, Brandon Lloyd, Chris Samuels (Pro Bowl left tackle)…
yet he still got benched and traded?
Maybe it’s the QB.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:49 pm
Of the seven head coaches hired this offseason, John Fox in Denver is the only one with previous experience as an NFL head coach
January 17th, 2011 at 11:52 pm
Alex7 Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 11:44 pm
Debo,
you mean a strong supporting cast like Jason Campbell had:
Clinton Portis (Pro Bowl), Chris Cooley (Pro Bowl), Santana Moss (Pro Bowl), Randle-El, Brandon Lloyd, Chris Samuels (Pro Bowl left tackle)…
yet he still got benched and traded?
Maybe it’s the QB.
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So you’re saying those Washington teams were a QB away from winning the SB, huh? Only problem is they sucked this year too without Campbell. I mean McNabb did take the eagles to the playoffs in 2009, right? Tell me this. You’re on this board week in and week out extolling the virtues of Manning and Brady. Why are they both home for the rest of the season if this is such a “quarterback’s league”???
January 17th, 2011 at 11:53 pm
Alex you are hilarious my brotha.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:54 pm
Raiders hiring Hue Jackson as head coach is a solid move.
Hue, “Say Hello to my little friend, Mr. Ford.”
Raiders will win ten games next season, 12 should they hire Al Saunders as offensive coordinator.
January 17th, 2011 at 11:56 pm
I figured I would start with the Scarface analogies now [meant to be a compliment].
Hue is already getting me fired up.
The Raider Nation has not been this fired up since, Chucky!
January 17th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Hey, how long did it take for Rich Gannon to get it going?! 11 Years!
January 17th, 2011 at 11:58 pm
Debo,
that Redskins team made the playoffs two of the 5 years Jason Campbell was there.
One year, he was benched, Mark Brunell came in = playoffs.
The other year, JC got hurt, Todd Collins comes in, they go 3-0 = playoffs.
Campbell was 6-7 that second year.
Last year’s Redskins team was quite different than those Pro-Bowl infested teams Jason Campbell had while somehow getting his career started to a 20-32 losing record.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:00 am
one bit of good news the entire NFL can take from Al naming Hue HC so early (as compared to his previous hirings), I think this means there will be a full NFL season for 2011-12.
Al knows his big picture moves when it comes to the NFL as an entity.
He would not be paying out a whole years salary to a HC if he knew was not going to get any return.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:02 am
Rich Gannon came to Oakland in 1999.
He had 4 years as a starter before that. FOUR.
This will be Campbell’s 6th.
No QB in the last 20 years has taken more than 4 years to blossom.
But if you want to put your hopes on record-breaking history, have at it.
Oh, Gannon also had this little thing called a career winning-record when he came to Oakland.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:05 am
# Raider 510 Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Hey, how long did it take for Rich Gannon to get it going?! 11 Years!
………..
Dumbest comment of the week.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:07 am
I guess the question is what’s first to happen:
1) Campbell blossoms into a star?
2) Al succeeds with the vanilla D?
Both are critical in determining our success.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:07 am
I too hope Raiders resign Bush, I just do not think they will be able to afford him.
Raiders are not going to franchise him, so he will be a FA (tendered, we can be sure of pending new CBA).
Bush would have been the 20-30 carries a game RB had he not garnered a broken bone his last preseason game.
Just like Peterson, DMac and others Bush needs 20-30 carries a game to get instincts going full gear.
Bush’s type running makes defenses weak legged late in the game, DMac’s makes them winded.
One of the main reason Bush has big holes to run through is that he sees the big hole, he has good vision for an RB, as good as if not better than McFadden’s, Darren has more speed, but Bush runs much better between the tackles.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:08 am
108.alex7 Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 12:02 am
Rich Gannon came to Oakland in 1999.
He had 4 years as a starter before that. FOUR.
This will be Campbell’s 6th.
No QB in the last 20 years has taken more than 4 years to blossom.
But if you want to put your hopes on record-breaking history, have at it.
Oh, Gannon also had this little thing called a career winning-record when he came to Oakland.
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And Gannon was smart, his mind worked like a twitch. He knew when to get rid of the ball, when to run, when to take the sack. He knew how to read the D, and where ALL of his WR,TE,FB, and RB’s should be on EVERY play.
He was very accurate, and safe with the ball.
If Rich Gannon could throw the dang ball farther then 25 yards… never mind
January 18th, 2011 at 12:08 am
Alex7 Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 11:58 pm
Debo,
that Redskins team made the playoffs two of the 5 years Jason Campbell was there.
One year, he was benched, Mark Brunell came in = playoffs.
The other year, JC got hurt, Todd Collins comes in, they go 3-0 = playoffs.
Campbell was 6-7 that second year.
Last year’s Redskins team was quite different than those Pro-Bowl infested teams Jason Campbell had while somehow getting his career started to a 20-32 losing record.
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So now Todd Collins is better than JC. How do you know that JC wouldn’t have finished 3-0 if he hadn’t been hurt? Hell, he might have even won a couple of playoff games. You can dump on JC all you want for all I care. If you remember, I was pissed we traded for him. But you place way too much emphasis on the QB. People said Jay Cutler wasn’t a winner in Denver, just a stat machine. Now he’s a game away from the SB. That’s what having a good defense behind you will do. The supporting cast is everything.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:10 am
Debo,
9 of the top 12 rated QBs MADE the playoffs. (2 missed them by 1 game.)
Yet…
9 of the top 13 running backs MISSED the playoffs.
6 of the top 13 defenses (ypg) MISSED the playoffs.
What do you want to call it? A punter’s league?
January 18th, 2011 at 12:11 am
110.Raider 510 Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 12:07 am
I guess the question is what’s first to happen:
1) Campbell blossoms into a star?
2) Al succeeds with the vanilla D?
Both are critical in determining our success.
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You can win with a vanilla D, IF you have the BEST players.
Campbell will never be a star, but we can win with him.
I do not like JC, but he can win enough to get us back to the PO’s, and give i=us time to groom a stud for Hue’s O.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:11 am
MaddenRaider considering it just hit tuesday I’m sure it will only take till later on today for you to top me. I was being sarcastic by the way mr. serious.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:12 am
Alex you are correct as Gannon had a winning record at KC and Minn.
He also was underrated as a QB, he seemed to get beat out by good QBs though.
Jason Campbell has had bad games, yet he has also had great games.
He needs to become more of a gun-slinger, even if he has 2-3 ints in a game. Raiders will expect him to throw for 20TDs minimumthis coming season.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:14 am
# RaiderRetribution Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 12:00 am
one bit of good news the entire NFL can take from Al naming Hue HC so early (as compared to his previous hirings), I think this means there will be a full NFL season for 2011-12.
Al knows his big picture moves when it comes to the NFL as an entity.
He would not be paying out a whole years salary to a HC if he knew was not going to get any return.
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Did you drink gasoline this afternoon?
Al has to hire a head coach at some point. You’re basically saying that because Al Davis didn’t just flat out refuse to hire one, that there must be a season next year.
As far as anyone knows, union president DeMaurice Smith is refusing to budge until the more successful franchises show their books and prove they’re going broke, as they claim to be. He’s not going to back down on that because some 81 year old owner in California gave him a bunch of 60s era jibberish on what’s best for the black athlete. Al may still know a thing or two about this business. Maybe a thing, as in singular. Like when and how to fire coaches and save money, but Smith was once a corporate lawyer. He knows more about today’s business world, including the NFL, in the tip of his small finger than Al Davis does in his entire body and in his entire half century career of parading on the backs of other peoples’ labor. Smith would take Al’s words on this topic like you’d take your 10 year old kid’s car advice while you’re underneath the engine, pleading with him to just get back into the house and play video games. Yeh. Al can help by staying out of the way.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:15 am
114.alex7 Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 12:10 am
Debo,
9 of the top 12 rated QBs MADE the playoffs. (2 missed them by 1 game.)
Yet…
9 of the top 13 running backs MISSED the playoffs.
6 of the top 13 defenses (ypg) MISSED the playoffs.
What do you want to call it? A punter’s league?
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Nice stats Alex, I like it.
So, we MUST find a great QB. How do we do that?
Shoulda tradded Bush, and/or Nnamdi for a top 10 pick to get Luck, or Gabbert, Newton, Locker.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:15 am
Well Debo,
Jay Cutler made the playoffs his 3rd season in Denver.
Jason Campbell has been benched by Joe Gibbs, outplayed by Mark Brunell and Todd Collins with the exact same team, traded by Shanahan for a FUTURE 4th rounder (while in his prime), gone 4-12, benched THREE TIMES by Cable/Hue Jackson, is ANNUALLY in the bottom half of QBs for turnovers, has a career high of 20 measly TDs, and turns 30 next season.
Smart people aren’t putting their jobs on the line with him at QB.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:18 am
D-Rac,
if Andy Dalton is sitting there in the 2nd round, Oakland should take him.
Side note: Locker has bad accuracy in a weak-D Pac-10 and looked HORRIBLE twice playing Nebraska. His resume looks too much like Kyle Boller (strong arm, athletic, lacks accuracy).
Otherwise, Al will bring in Vince Young, Billy Volek, or Sage Rosenfels to compete. He will check on Carson Palmer, but not sure he’s available.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:19 am
120.alex7 Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 12:15 am
Well Debo,
Jay Cutler made the playoffs his 3rd season in Denver.
Jason Campbell has been benched by Joe Gibbs, outplayed by Mark Brunell and Todd Collins with the exact same team, traded by Shanahan for a FUTURE 4th rounder (while in his prime), gone 4-12, benched THREE TIMES by Cable/Hue Jackson, is ANNUALLY in the bottom half of QBs for turnovers, has a career high of 20 measly TDs, and turns 30 next season.
Smart people aren’t putting their jobs on the line with him at QB.
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Yep, dude is a SLOW thinker, and not very smart. His passing is ok.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:19 am
This team needs a TRUE beast #1 like V-Jack!
smartest thing said all day
January 18th, 2011 at 12:20 am
of the four teams that are playing to win theirrespective Conference Championship and the SuperBowl
ALL FOUR are top 6 in pts per game allowed:
1) Pittsburg
2) Green Bay
4) Chicago
6) New York (J)
Top 9 in yards allowed:
2) Pittsburg
3) New York (J)
5) Green Bay
9) Chicago
Steelers, Bears, and Jets are one, two, three top defense against the run.
Defense wins championships!
January 18th, 2011 at 12:20 am
Alex7 Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 12:10 am
Debo,
9 of the top 12 rated QBs MADE the playoffs. (2 missed them by 1 game.)
Yet…
9 of the top 13 running backs MISSED the playoffs.
6 of the top 13 defenses (ypg) MISSED the playoffs.
What do you want to call it? A punter’s league?
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Just call it a TEAM’S league. There’s a direct correlation between a QB’s rating and his supporting cast. The best QBs have either the best protection, receivers, running games or defenses backing them up. Put Tom Brady in Carolina and I highly doubt the panthers make the playoffs.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:21 am
alex7 Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 12:18 am
D-Rac,
if Andy Dalton is sitting there in the 2nd round, Oakland should take him.
Side note: Locker has bad accuracy in a weak-D Pac-10 and looked HORRIBLE twice playing Nebraska. His resume looks too much like Kyle Boller (strong arm, athletic, lacks accuracy).
Otherwise, Al will bring in Vince Young, Billy Volek, or Sage Rosenfels to compete. He will check on Carson Palmer, but not sure he’s available
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Any chance we get Vick?
Vick, DMAC, FORD, and Miller on the same field would be VERY hard to stop.
Not really, I forgot we did not have a #1, or #2 WR.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:23 am
123.big oak boy Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 12:19 am
This team needs a TRUE beast #1 like V-Jack!
smartest thing said all day
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I agree 100%
V-JAck would like to play for the RAIDERS too.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:23 am
Alex7 Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 12:15 am
Well Debo,
Jay Cutler made the playoffs his 3rd season in Denver.
Jason Campbell has been benched by Joe Gibbs, outplayed by Mark Brunell and Todd Collins with the exact same team, traded by Shanahan for a FUTURE 4th rounder (while in his prime), gone 4-12, benched THREE TIMES by Cable/Hue Jackson, is ANNUALLY in the bottom half of QBs for turnovers, has a career high of 20 measly TDs, and turns 30 next season.
Smart people aren’t putting their jobs on the line with him at QB.
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Huh??? Check your “stats” bro. Cutler never made the playoffs in Denver. This season was his 1st time.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:24 am
What is the word on Colin Kaepernick?
January 18th, 2011 at 12:25 am
RR,
You are correct on all those points. But if Cable is having to tell Campbell to cut it loose this late in his career, on a pretty bad team, with nothing to lose, and he’s STILL not doing it, I’m not sure that Jason will ever overcome that safe mentality.
He seems to crack under pressure, and I feel bad for him having to play against the Jets, Patriots, Bears, Packers, and Vikings D’s next season.
Should look just like he did vs the Steelers and 49ers this year.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:25 am
vick would be nice but philly wont let him go
January 18th, 2011 at 12:25 am
RMR #118 stop doing drugs,
Smith will not be able to see the owners’ books. Not this year, not this decade, not this century, not this millenium.
The NFL is not going to allow what has happened in the NBA or MLB to happen in the NFL.
Owners will hire scabs again, before they open their books.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:28 am
we only have to be concerned with 3 of those D’s
Patriots can’t stop a nose bleed.
(unless of course Bill B. acknowledges that and resigns Seymour to a multi year deal)
January 18th, 2011 at 12:28 am
The reason Al waited till the 17th/18th to name Jackson was because…
“One of the reasons why Hue wasnt named the HC sooner was that Tom Cable was not fired, the contract extension was not picked up, therefore Cable was still HC and there may have been some legal action had Hue been named before Cables contract expired.”
January 18th, 2011 at 12:29 am
Birng back Gerald Warren, and Warren G Sapp
January 18th, 2011 at 12:30 am
You are correct on all those points. But if Cable is having to tell Campbell to cut it loose this late in his career, on a pretty bad team, with nothing to lose, and he’s STILL not doing it, I’m not sure that Jason will ever overcome that safe mentality.
campbell will be fine if he ever had a good vet WR hes never had that leader at the wr position has he
January 18th, 2011 at 12:33 am
It’d be nice to pair Regan Upshaw with Lamar Houston, R. Seymour, and Tommy Kelly. And a guy like Brugess/S. Rice
never mind I’m day dreamin @ night
January 18th, 2011 at 12:35 am
Debo,
you’re right on Cutler. I just noticed they finished 2008 with the same record as the Chargers, but Chargers went to the playoffs.
All my QB thoughts stay the same though.
Team Turnarounds:
Bucs – Josh Freeman Falcons – Matt Ryan
Saints – Drew Brees Vikings – Brett Favre
Steelers – Ben R. (6-10 season before he arrived)
Meanwhile, Browns, Panthers, Cardinals, 49ers, Bills, Raiders, Lions all look for top QB play year after year.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:39 am
Big Oak,
I guess you didn’t read right up above.
Campbell had Santana Moss, Chris Cooley, and Antwan Randle-El in Washington. The first two guys were Pro-Bowlers.
He had Clinton Portis making Pro Bowls. His left tackle was a pro-bowler. He’s had PLENTY OF WEAPONS.
Left with a 20-32 record.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:42 am
RR,
Campbell couldn’t throw against the Titans, Rams, 49ers, Steelers, Colts, Chiefs (1st game), and Broncos (2nd game).
I’m pretty sure he’ll struggle against the Patriots.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:44 am
Jason is under contract for one more year, so if he doesn’t work out, then the Raiders will go in another direction at QB… and it could be anybody, not sure who as the only available QBs are all Jason’s caliber or below.
Raiders do need to draft qb in the mid-late rounds I’m thinking 4th or 5th round.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:45 am
I was simply reiterating Scott’s post game coments regarding Patriots D.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:45 am
Did Mista Brown leave yet?
January 18th, 2011 at 12:47 am
Also RR, I’m really curious to see what you think is “wrong” with baseball, compared to football.
They both have the same amount of parity.
Almost every year this decade in the NFL, you can count on the Steelers, Ravens, Patriots, Colts, Eagles, Packers, and Saints in the playoffs.
Almost every year, you can count out the Bills, Browns, 49ers, Raiders, Texans, and Lions.
You would have a similar ratio in MLB.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:48 am
We need a solid WR cuz whoever throws the ball will need someone to catch it. We should keep our RB’s together cuz they are our core. And we need Z. Miller cuz he is the only reliable WR.
Everyone else, Nnamdi, is more of a luxury than a necessity.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:53 am
Drafting a QB in the 4th or 5th round seems like such a waste. Historically, you get about a 10% success rate from that area with QBs.
If Andy Dalton is in the mid-2nd round, grab him. Otherwise it’s probably a wasted pick.
QBs are such a premium, that even if you have the slightest bit of talent, you’ll be pushed up into the top round or 2 at the worst.
I don’t want to gamble on the 1 in 500 Tom Brady 5th round pick.
January 18th, 2011 at 12:57 am
So true. We must draft a QB with talent with our first overall pick. Hopefully the Nnamdi compensation can be used for a DB or the line. This draft after QB has to be solely line and DB oriented.
January 18th, 2011 at 1:11 am
re: baseball (and basketball)
I was talking in terms of the FA, guaranteed monies/contracts, salary cap, revenue sharing
NFL will do what is best for the league, the owners will always get first cut of the profits.
Business owners do not have to share their books with the emplyees.
Owners will probably allow for more freedom of movement by players and their movement between teams, but the owners are going to want a bigger piece of the pie.
franchised players will probably have a little more control but not much.
Revenue sharing, there are too many small owners for NY, Chi, Washington and Dallas to battle against.
The TV dollars will be shared evenly.
Percentage of Home game tickets might be negotiated, but that it as far as revenue sharing.
January 18th, 2011 at 1:11 am
“Cable filed a grievance against the Raiders to recover $120,000 in fines that Davis withheld from Cable’s paychecks in his last season. The two did not always see eye to eye on who should start at quarterback and other issues.”
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AkmZ5dQomVvblNd2e4vB_vNDubYF?slug=ap-raiders-jackson
Josh makes it sound as if Cable was fined for benching Campbell.
Thats how stupid rumors get started folks. By so called media types who don’t really know about Oakland and frankly, most don’t care. Why would they?
We’ve been bad for so long.
Now that were climbing back up they’ll have to do homework…
January 18th, 2011 at 1:11 am
Hue dah man? Yups…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2011_off_season
January 18th, 2011 at 1:14 am
as one poster reminded me the other day;
compensatory picks are for the year following, so the draft picks Raiders may or may not get for Nnamdi, Gallery, Huff, Bush, etc… will be for the 2012 draft and they are always at the end of a round, and if I remember correctly cannot be part of a trade.
January 18th, 2011 at 1:15 am
8RaiderReign8 Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 12:57 am
So true. We must draft a QB with talent with our first overall pick. Hopefully the Nnamdi compensation can be used for a DB or the line. This draft after QB has to be solely line and DB oriented.
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You mean the 1st round pick we traded to the Patriots for Seymour or the 49th overall pick of the draft, our FIRST pick unless we trade up?
If we take a QB in the second round were almost certainly looking at at least a year to get him anywhere near up to speed and forget about contimuity with our young receiving corps.
You also aluded to Asomugha compensation. He’s not going anywhere unless his foot really is injured and Davis can dupe someone into taking him injured.
Frankly, thats the only way I can see Nnamdi going to San Diego like their rumoring.
January 18th, 2011 at 1:17 am
RaiderRetribution Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 1:14 am
as one poster reminded me the other day;
compensatory picks are for the year following, so the draft picks Raiders may or may not get for Nnamdi, Gallery, Huff, Bush, etc… will be for the 2012 draft and they are always at the end of a round, and if I remember correctly cannot be part of a trade.
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I thought he meant trade value meaning we sign him again and then do a deal. Can’t see him just walking away scott free from Davis. Nuh-uh, no sir…
January 18th, 2011 at 1:18 am
I’m not sold on any of the QBs coming out in this years draft.
That is why I say a mid-late round pick.
After Ark, UW, Aub, and Misso QBs, who will all be drafted before the Raiders 49th overall pick; the other can be had for the 4th round or beyond.
Should all 4 or 5 qbs go before the Raiders’ 2nd round pick, means we will get an excellent draft pick, a steal in the second round, as certain players will fall based on teams drafting their need pick.
January 18th, 2011 at 1:22 am
Raiders have absolutely no control on where Nnamdi goes other than paying the biggest salary.
Nnamdi is a complete free agent, no franchise tag or transition tag can attached to him by the Raiders, no matter what is written in the upcoming CBA.
We get nothing from another team for him, if we get anything it will be the NFL awarding a draft pick, which will be for the 2012 draft.
January 18th, 2011 at 1:24 am
beach Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Hue is the right choice during this period of turmoil. There’s no telling when the next training camp will begin. I am very glad that John Marshall won’t be back. We need a defensive coordinator who can mix things up, and get our defense to be consistently good week in and week out!
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LOL!
“We need a defensive coordinator who can mix things up..”!
Did you run that statement past Al Davis?!
January 18th, 2011 at 1:25 am
Nnamdi is going to get at least $10,000,000.00 a year from whomever signs him, probably for at least 4-5 years, $30 million guaranteed minimum.
How much over ten million will be up for negotiations.
January 18th, 2011 at 1:27 am
Hue
Saunders as OC
Wauffle as d-line coach, I do not think he wants to be a def coor.
I like having either Mora, Wannstadt or up and coming W Moss or Pagno as DC.
January 18th, 2011 at 1:28 am
great nucleus of a coaching staff probably best we have had
January 18th, 2011 at 1:30 am
I am still pissed at what Al Davis did to Marcus Allen. If Al didn’t let Charles Woodson go to Green Bay we would have had the opportunity to know how good Namdi really is!
January 18th, 2011 at 1:35 am
Somebody mentioned Stanford Rout in the same sentence as Namdi! Rout is a bust! He freakn sucks. I hope his contract expires and is not renewed. And whoever mentioned him in that context should be banned from this blog. That would be like discussing Michael Jordon and then stating that he can probably be replaced by Tom Tolbert. Ludicrous!
January 18th, 2011 at 1:36 am
RaiderRetribution Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 1:28 am
great nucleus of a coaching staff probably best we have had
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Really?
Madden, Flores, Gruden, and Al Davis himself will be suprised to learn that.
January 18th, 2011 at 1:52 am
Man, the air gets really polluted when all these company shills congregate in the same room.
January 18th, 2011 at 2:11 am
# 504 Raider Says:
January 17th, 2011 at 10:24 pm
If Pagano is the call at DC and we lose Nnamdi I wouldn’t worry too much. He’s gettin it done with Chris Carr.
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I think Ray Lewis , Ed Reed and Haloti Ngata would be a factor in Pagano’s success. he’d be “gettin it done” here. At Baltimore he was dominant.
January 18th, 2011 at 2:18 am
LOL!
If things get suspicious, change your name.
Herrera! Can’t you hire smarter people than these?!
January 18th, 2011 at 2:27 am
# RaiderRetribution Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 12:25 am
RMR #118 stop doing drugs,
Smith will not be able to see the owners’ books. Not this year, not this decade, not this century, not this millenium.
The NFL is not going to allow what has happened in the NBA or MLB to happen in the NFL.
Owners will hire scabs again, before they open their books.
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Which is exactly why there won’t be a season next year. so much for your theory that Al hiring a coach is a sounding of the bell that there will be no lockout. LOL. dumbest thing ever said in the history of this blog, and you’ve got some competition.
DeMaurice Smith is not playing. Google him. Watch the segment of HBO Real Sports about him. If the owners dont’ show the books, he’s not giving up any concessions. No 18 game season, no rookie cap. And then the owners lock the doors. If he were to sell out now, he’d lose all respect from the players. No way he’s going to do that. You may think every NFL player is as dumb as JaMarcus Russell but they’re not. Almost all of them have saved enough to make it a couple of years with no pay. The union has made sure that they understand what’s at stake long term, and they’re organized and mobilized. Lockout may last 2 years. However long the owners want to play games and try to blow smoke up everyone’s rears.
January 18th, 2011 at 2:30 am
Preparation H? Check
Dracula make-up? Check
Dark sunglasses on a long chain? Check
Viagara (not needed this year – pass)
Projector cleaned and ready? Check
IT’S SHOW TIME!
January 18th, 2011 at 2:35 am
Nnamdi21 Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 1:11 am
Josh makes it sound as if Cable was fined for benching Campbell.
………
Because he knows he was. Only Davis’s loyalists believe that OTA’s crap. You’d have to be a high functioning retard to believe Cable’s really being fined for the OTA’s, at best.
January 18th, 2011 at 2:45 am
OTAs? It’s another clever ruse by Al to simply not “pay the man”!
January 18th, 2011 at 2:45 am
Hard for me to believe there will be a lock out for any significant part of the 2011 season.
Why ? There’s simply too much money involved.
Both sides are raking in the dollars.
Both sides will make concessions to see that the cash keeps rolling in.
It’s in the interest of both the players and the owners that there be a 2011 NFL season.
If these guys can’t come to some sort of an agreement and avoid killing the cash cow, they’re truly pathetic.
Speaking of pathetic…
JaJason sucks.
January 18th, 2011 at 2:47 am
RAIDERMAN 99 – I agrees witcha, bro’!
January 18th, 2011 at 4:11 am
Congrats Hue Jackson…. Were happy to have you as our
” Next Ex Coach….some advise… Watch your wallet… Crazy old Al has a habit of
” Non payment”…you can tell your grandchildren how you use to work for the ” Nfl wildman”…. Good luck.. Yer gonna need it..
January 18th, 2011 at 4:30 am
9 of the top 12 rated QBs MADE the playoffs. (2 missed them by 1 game.)
Yet…
9 of the top 13 running backs MISSED the playoffs.
6 of the top 13 defenses (ypg) MISSED the playoffs.
What do you want to call it? A punter’s league?
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Nice stat Alex.
Another thing we can throw out the window is this belief in the O-line.
Chicago Bears, worst O-line in football. They led the NFL in negative rushes, false starts and sacks. The O-line stinks hat trick. 10 sacks in one game they allowed, lol.
Packers, same issues. O-line struggles, so they run this full house backfield to overcompensate for it. Year in year out, they are at the top of the league in sacks and bottom of the league in YPC.
Steelers, not as bad as O-line in years past for them, but still either the 1st or 2nd weakest unit (with DB’s) on the team.
January 18th, 2011 at 5:08 am
When you look back at that Bears-Raiders preseason game (first half mostly), that was a pretty good precursor to the teams’ seasons.
We rushed the passer well, and the Bears O-line was awful. We stopped the run other than that one big play, but because of the huge play by Forte our rushing defense stats looked terrible.
We seemed like we were dominating the game, but we were losing by a point at halftime. Bears seemed like they were lucky to be winning. Exactly how both seasons fared for each team.
On offense, we got two big screens, one to Bush and one to Reece. We moved the ball well, but Soup did threw a terrible red zone INT. Louis Murphy dropped a crucial 4th down pass that hit him right on the hands. DHB did nothing.
Pretty crazy how all those things really held water as the season played itself out.
January 18th, 2011 at 5:13 am
Congratulations to Hue on becoming the HC.
Who will Al “fine” if they miss OTA’s due to a lockout?
January 18th, 2011 at 5:20 am
Will have my popcorn ready for today. Al always make me think he has everything under control during these things. I think the local media will fire some tough questions at him though this go round. We will see if Jerry mans up, and if Al references his blog and the comments on it like last time.
Will the presser be carried by local radio, anyone know?
January 18th, 2011 at 5:21 am
Just saw a headline- Tomlin & Smith show the Rooney rule is working…
No, it means that Pittsburgh wanted Tomlin and Chcago wanted Smith so they hired them. This Rooney rule would make sense in say, the sixties or seventees, but 2011? I really can’t see ANY team brining in a familiar face to satisfy the Rooney rule and then say, HEy this guy might actually turn out to be a good HC! It’s ridiculous.
January 18th, 2011 at 5:30 am
This Tomlin-Rooney rule thing is a lie anyways.
According to “Rooney” himself, they interviewed another minority candidate, I believe Ron Rivera, before Tomlin as the token Rooney rule interview, and had their sights on Tomlin from the jump. The Rooney rule was already satisified when they interviewed Tomlin.
MYTHS!!!!!
I don’t know where these things get started, like Campbell with a new OC every year, but they are flat-out lies that just grow and grow.
January 18th, 2011 at 5:38 am
I hope Hue is like this…
Rex Ryan said his respect for Mike Tomlin stems from the 2007 season when the Steelers manhandled Baltimore, 38-7. In that game, Ryan said, Steelers fullback Carey Davis(notes) was talking trash with then-Ravens (and now Jets) linebacker Bart Scott. Tomlin heard it and sent Davis back into the game and ran an isolation play for him, setting up a physical, one-on-one confrontation with Scott.
“On the next play, Bart separated the kid’s shoulder,” Ryan said. “That’s one of my favorite stories.
“It told me a lot about Mike Tomlin, like, ‘You know what? OK, you’re running your mouth, go get him them.’ He’s kind of that kind of guy. He’s a man’s man and his team plays like that.”
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This is the attitude I want to see on the Raiders. I believe Al loves the passion from teams like the Ravens, Jets, and Steelers.
January 18th, 2011 at 5:40 am
I support the Rooney Rule for this reason:
It gets minorities involved in the interview circuit. I’m not sure what the designers had in mind when they established the rule, but it’s far fetched to think that an obligatory interview would result in a hire.
But that interview gets you into the country club, so to speak. If you make a good impression, you’ll be remembered. It’s a small league where everybody knows each other. You’ll get another interview down the line with another team, and maybe get the hire.
For instance, if Hue interviewed well for the 49ers, it will undoubtedly help his career somehow. Not saying he’d get the 9ers job per se, but we all know how networking works.
If you don’t interview well, just like your white counterparts, then it’s less likely you’ll get interviews later on your career.
January 18th, 2011 at 5:42 am
Will be interesting to see what Al has to say at the press conference today. I’m always fascinated to hear what he says and try and figure out what he’s thinking. I know alot of people think he’s lost it but I would love to see him win one more Super Bowl the “Al Davis” way and go out legacy intact. I don;t always agree with him but for the sake of the RAIDERS I wish Al and Hue the best of luck.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 18th, 2011 at 5:48 am
Here we go again…….buckle up!!
January 18th, 2011 at 5:50 am
Im excited to see what Hue and Saunders can put on the field offensively. Jason Campbell should be familiar with the playbook having spent a year with both of these guys. I really need to see who they put at DC though. We DEFINITELY need someone to change the defensive culture, and get these guys to show up at their best every week.
January 18th, 2011 at 5:55 am
Campbell spent his first two years in the league with Saunders in DC.
Didn’t play a lot, zero games rookie year, 12 games 2nd year.
January 18th, 2011 at 5:55 am
Good Morning Nation!!! get your popcorn and pompoms ready because here it is! The Al Davis, alone in the spotlight show! Hue, good luck buddy! I hope you will succeed at HC better than you were an OC because this org really needs stability!
January 18th, 2011 at 6:16 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S. MAYBE HUE HAS BETTER DISTANCE ON HIS RED REPLAY FLAG TOSS THAN CABLE..
January 18th, 2011 at 6:19 am
520+ comments to Jerry Mac’s last 3 posts declaring Hue Jax Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders
most of them by goobers in complete denial of the fact that we’re going to finish with ANOTHER double-digit losing season because of yet ANOTHER Head Coaching change
As Raider fans, I think we’ve earned the right to decide for ourselves which moves upgrade or downgrade this football team. I agree 100 percent with Jerry McDonald in that this is a significant DOWNGRADE, but Al Davis will talk up Hue Jackson today like he’s Black Jesus and most of Raider Nation will follow suit because he said so!
January 18th, 2011 at 6:21 am
Ummm…not me! Huey Lewis better show me something and first task is to win over the team…
January 18th, 2011 at 6:24 am
When did Jerry say Hue is a significant downgrade ?
January 18th, 2011 at 6:26 am
IF HUE HAS 2 “WIN OVER THE TEAM” THIS THING IS OVER B4 IT STARTS…
January 18th, 2011 at 6:31 am
Hue Jackson, like all 7 or 8 Head Coaches before him will be under Al’s thumb. He’ll tote the company line and tell you that every dumb FA pick up and draft pick bust was his idea or decision. He’ll say what an honor and priviledge is it to work for a legend like Al Davis and how he admires him and will look to him for guidance & wisdom. He’ll promise to win and say something to the effect that it’s the only thing that matters. He’ll use at least one of the old Raider lines such as “Just Win Baby” , “Commitment to Excellence” or “Pride and Poise” … say what a dream come true this is and make some sort of pledge or oath to Raider Nation
basically the same crap, different year. I’m sick of it
January 18th, 2011 at 6:32 am
OK, but when did Jerry say Hue is a significant downgrade ?
January 18th, 2011 at 6:34 am
When did Jerry say Hue is a significant downgrade ?
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Read his last 5 articles on this blog
do you know sarcasm when you read it?
Jerry Mac is hilarious, but most of you guys probably think he’s an Al Davis boot licker, which is far from reality. Jerry tells it like it is. I can appreciate that. I don’t like reading sugar coated B.S.
January 18th, 2011 at 6:35 am
99,
aren’t you the guy that calls Jason Campbell “JaJason” ???
if you’re that same retard, please don’t question me …
January 18th, 2011 at 6:38 am
I’ve read them.
Where does he say Hue is a significant downgrade.
Give me a link, a quote, or some lines to read between.
I must have missed it.
January 18th, 2011 at 6:40 am
Shouldn’t be too hard to answer a retard’s question.
Where does Jerry say Hue is a significant downgrade ?
January 18th, 2011 at 6:40 am
Good Morning AM crew!
Dirt Lot, Hwnrdr, JFB, BCZ, Neil, Marty, Jon, 75 & CW …
sorry to play the role of Debbie Downer today, but I’m feeling a bit sick after reading that Hue Jackson is the new Head Coach.
Cable should have been fired the day after we beat the Chiefs and Jackson hired the day after that. Of course Al wanted to find Hue’s OC for him first though. Probably in negotiations with a DC as well before HJ is aware of anything. How long has Al Davis drooled over Saunders now ??? The guy is 63 years old and his last 2 OC stints (Rams & Redskins) were borderline atrocious!
Air Coryell, baby
January 18th, 2011 at 6:43 am
167.raidertbone Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 2:30 am
Preparation H? Check
Dracula make-up? Check
Dark sunglasses on a long chain? Check
Viagara (not needed this year – pass)
Projector cleaned and ready? Check
IT’S SHOW TIME!
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LOL!!
January 18th, 2011 at 6:44 am
Why does Al always talk about “the fire”?
January 18th, 2011 at 6:46 am
Raiders aren’t looking so stable any more
By Jerry McDonald – NFL Writer
Sunday, January 16th, 2011 at 6:12 pm in Oakland Raiders.
So here’s the Raiders’ postseason scorecard:
– Dismissed coach Tom Cable despite a lot of support in the locker room.
– Embarked on a coaching “search” which is expected to name offensive coordinator Hue Jackson as the new coach within the next few days.
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99, you didn’t read this ???
please find a way to twist it around and put words in Jerry’s mouth for me, would ya?
January 18th, 2011 at 6:48 am
Get ready for the good vibes
By Jerry McDonald – NFL Writer
Monday, January 17th, 2011 at 9:35 pm in Oakland Raiders.
We’ll learn Tuesday that all is well in Raider Nation.
It will be the ninth time going on 17 seasons we’ve heard it, this time with Hue Jackson delivering playoff promises and Super Bowl dreams and Al Davis nodding in agreement.
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99, you didn’t read this ???
please find a way to twist it around and put words in Jerry’s mouth for me, would ya?
January 18th, 2011 at 6:49 am
this whole thing spells dysfunctional !!!
January 18th, 2011 at 6:49 am
Did Al Saunders work with Campbell at Washington?
January 18th, 2011 at 6:49 am
I read that Rockstar, I STILL don’t see where Jerry says Hue is a significant downgrade.
January 18th, 2011 at 6:52 am
U JUST GET THE FEELING THE OAKLAND RAIDERS R IN THIS ENDLESS CYCLE OR LOOP OR WHATEVER..
January 18th, 2011 at 6:53 am
Groundhog day Dirt-lot?
January 18th, 2011 at 6:55 am
Like Ground Hogs day over and over again!
January 18th, 2011 at 6:55 am
EXACTLY NEILB.HOW R THINGS ON YOUR SIDE OF THE POND ?
January 18th, 2011 at 6:56 am
I think Jerry’s being a little sarcastic rather than put Hue down.
January 18th, 2011 at 6:57 am
Heck, I think maybe Ryan and keeping HJ as OC maybe would have been better! LOL
Cna Hue be that buffer between the team and owner and media? We shall see…of course if there are no CBA…then we wouldn’t have to worry about it!
January 18th, 2011 at 6:58 am
Did Al Saunders work with Campbell at Washington?
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Yes. 2006 & 2007
January 18th, 2011 at 6:59 am
Morning Dirt-lot.
not to bad (thanks for asking – yourself?),cold but sunny and I don’t go back on shift till Saturday so I’m happy!
January 18th, 2011 at 6:59 am
On January 19, 2006, he joined the coaching staff of the Washington Redskins as the Associate Head Coach – Offense, reuniting him with fellow Don “Air” Coryell alumnus, Joe Gibbs. At the time, his 3-year, $6 million contract made him the second highest paid assistant coach in the NFL behind Gregg Williams. Players such as recent additions Antwaan Randle El and Brandon Lloyd have claimed that the signing of Saunders to the Washington coaching staff was a major pull factor in their decision to sign with the Redskins. In this role, he served the team like he did in Kansas City, as the primary play caller and offensive coordinator.
Saunders offensive playbook reportedly has approximately 700 pages of various plays. When the Redskins struggled offensively in the 2006 pre-season and during the first two regular season games, the lengthy playbook became the subject of criticism -both humorous and serious- by Washington sports media. However, desiring not to provide scouting information to opponents, the Redskins only used a small number of plays (estimated by Saunders at around 2% of his playbook) during the pre-season. Beginning with the third game of the regular season, Washington’s offensive production increased but later fell.
Many believe that the pairing of Al Saunders offense and the veteran quarterback Mark Brunell was a bad fit. The Al Saunders offense, an Air Coryell offense, requires a quarterback with a very accurate sense of timing and trust with the receiver which could not be replicated in Washington during Brunell’s 2006 season.
In 2007, Jason Campbell dislocated his left knee in a week 14 game versus the Chicago Bears. Veteran back-up Todd Collins, who took over the reigns and was very effective as he led the Redskins to four straight victories and into the playoffs. Collins’ success can be attributed to the fact that he had been studying under Saunders’ offensive scheme since 2001.
After Joe Gibbs retired as head coach of the Redskins on January 8, 2008 and Jim Zorn was hired as the new offensive coordinator by Redskins’ owner Dan Snyder on January 25, Saunders was fired by Snyder on January 26.
-WIKI
January 18th, 2011 at 7:00 am
No doubt Hue will still be calling the O plays.I’m more interested in who we’re getting for D coach.
January 18th, 2011 at 7:02 am
Hey Jerry,
Given the upcoming (relatively rare) opportunity to ask direct questions to Raiders gm/owner Al Davis, I really hope you take this opportunity to ask a pointed question or two.
Painful as it has been most of the time, I have been a very long-time Raider fan. Like many others I’m fed up, especially after the perceived promise of 2010. (That 31-10 KC win seems like it happened when dinosaurs roamed the earth.)
Anyhow, PLEASE ask all-powerful Al this question, or something akin to it…
“MR DAVIS, GIVEN THE POOR RESULTS AND CONTINUAL SELF-IMPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL UPHEAVAL WITNESSED OVER THE PAST 8 YEARS, AT WHAT POINT DO YOU, THE OWNER/GM, TAKE ON FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ON-FIELD FAILURES EXPERIENCED SINCE 2003?”
Simple…to the point….unassailable facts.
Can you represent many of the (tired and fed up) Raider nation on this one one?
Much thanks,
-Tuckrulefool
January 18th, 2011 at 7:02 am
39 year old Todd Collins to replace Bruce Gradkowski?
He’s backing up Jay Cutler in Chicago this season … but will be a UFA in March
January 18th, 2011 at 7:02 am
700 PAGES!!!!
Al Davis’ play book has 700 pages…….and he coloured them in all by himself.
January 18th, 2011 at 7:02 am
Fact is that Jerry is accurately pointing out that this will be yet another press conference where the Raids introduce yet another HC, and that as expected Hue will promise great things to come and Al will agree.
How you translate that to ‘Hue is a significant downgrade’ eludes me, but that must be because us ‘retards’ just aren’t as smart as ‘rockstars’.
Interesting that you think I’m the one putting words into Jerry’s mouth, when it’s actually YOU that’s doing precisely that.
Jerry hasn’t said that Hue is a significant downgrade. He hasn’t even hinted at that.
You’re the only one that’s said that Jerry thinks Hue is a significant downgrade.
You’re an idiot.
January 18th, 2011 at 7:11 am
Here’s a repost for you ‘Rockstar’.
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I hope and think HJ is going to do a fine job as HC of the Raids.
Enjoyed reading the reports of him taking over the practices during pre-season. If Corkran and Jerry are to be believed, Hue’s banter motivated the players and kept things lively.
Although some here ridiculed Hue for being a butt kisser during his ‘Coach Davis’ presser/interview, I thought he came off as being well spoken, respectful and personable. I like the guy.
Also noticed that Hue seemed to interact well with the players when he was shown discussing things with them on the sidelines during games. The man seems to have the ability to get your attention. He’s animated and energetic and appears to be a good, confident teacher.
One critique though. There was more than one occasion where plays seemed late coming in from the sideline and the Raids blew quite a few time outs this year due to this tardiness, lack of comminication or indecisiveness. This is definitely an area for improvement.
Alot of the fans here have rebuked Hue for using the reverse way too frequently in 2010. I’m going to go against the grain here, and say I think for the most part those reverses were very succesful and it was refreshing to see the Raids have somewhat of a ’signature’ or ‘go to’ play in the arsenal for a change. The offense not only scored more points than we’ve seen since forever, it also seemed on the cusp of actually developing an identity.
Not a bad achievement considering Hue was saddled with JaJason at QB, an OL that is urine-poor at pass blocking and a less than stellar performance from the WRs.
Moving forward, Hue and Al must finalize the staff for 2011, and then decide what needs to be done personnel wise in the draft and free agency.
Can the moves made recently be construed as a lack of stability (as Jerry seems to think) or even dysfunction ? Maybe. But stability isn’t a good thing when you haven’t had resounding success. 8-8 is mediocrity. Yes, a step up from the sewer we descended into – but nothing to rest your laurels on. In my mind, things are falling into place nicely and the prospects for this franchise are greater than they have been in quite some time.
Of course, there’s still the elephant in the room which must be addressed – and that’s somehow, someway, finding and bringing a franchise QB to Oaktown.
JaJason sucks.
January 18th, 2011 at 7:12 am
Hey Jerry:
A big question for HUE (ok davis)…
Will the team run HUE’S offense and will Saunders call plays from that framework? Or…will the team have to endure yet another change in offensive philosophy and terminology?
This is not a trivial point!
I really hope the former. No offense to JC but hes not too quick on the uptake (see his Week 1 deer-in-the -headlights performance for more gory details).
Saunders tweaking and adding wrinkles–>good plan. I just hope its NOT a wholesale change. Why would you go that route given last season’s success? Then again, this is old mad-man Al we are talking about here so anything goes especially if it makes ZER0.0 SENSE.
Hope the media blasts Davis a few times later today.
He more than deserves it and I am looking forward to seeing him make a fool of himself again.
January 18th, 2011 at 7:16 am
new post Hue Jax boot lickers!
January 18th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Hey how you doin guys? new to the blog. anyways with bush’s contract potentially being over and the glaring need for a 1-2 punch in oakland. how about getting leron mcclain from baltimore? word is he’s out in baltimore
March 15th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
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