Wisniewski joins coaching staff
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, January 27th, 2011 at 2:42 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders announced on their Twitter account that former Pro Bowl guard Steve Wisniewski has joined the coaching staff as an assistant offensive line coach.
Wisniewski was on the staff of former Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh last year as a strength and conditioning coach.
How seriously do the Raiders take their legacy?
They announced Wisniewski as offensive line coach on their Twitter account and even had quotes.
Offensive coordinator Al Saunders was merely added to the coaching roster on the team Web site with no announcement.
Wisniewski replaces Chris Morgan, who was the offensive line assistant to line coach Jim Michalczik last season. Michalczik is returning to coach at Cal and Morgan was not retained.
In other news, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has pulled out of the Pro Bowl and will be replaced by Champ Bailey. Asomugha, though, at least got a trip to Honolulu out of it. He was with the AFC team Wednesday.
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January 27th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Put some TOUGHNESS back into our O-LINE!
January 27th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Yes!!!!
January 27th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Ooooh.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Now draft Stefan Wisniewski
January 27th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Go get the young Wiz
January 27th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Wiz, “I’m a Raider for life. I’m thrilled to be working for the Silver and Black and helping to shape the future of the offensive line.”
January 27th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
This is starting to have the making of a great staff. Im liking it!!!!
January 27th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Willie Brown is a clever answer….but Willie’s not a player. He’s not in that locker room. Plus, how much do you really think Al lets Willie in on when it comes to future team decisions? In that category he and Lechler have about the same clearance. You know Al’s coaches are nothing to him.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Nice….
No way Gallery leaves now.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Hired as an asst. line coach before the line coach is hired?
Al being backa$$wards, but I like that hire.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Chester McGlockton next?
January 27th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
The Raiders will finally abandon Cable’s Zone Blocking Scheme at back to being a drive blocking powerhouse. This is great news.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Art Shell.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
Na, AL will screw it up and hire Barett Robbins as the Oline coach.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
LOL
January 27th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Willie Brown is a clever answer….but Willie’s not a player. He’s not in that locker room. Plus, how much do you really think Al lets Willie in on when it comes to future team decisions? In that category he and Lechler have about the same clearance. You know Al’s coaches are nothing to him.
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True.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
No, Barrett can be the team psychologist……..
January 27th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Wiz, Biekert, Zack, Willie. Keep in the fold, Al. I dig it.
Next up, Winston Moss.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Best News ever!
January 27th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Hired as an asst. line coach before the line coach is hired?
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John Matsko will be the guy
Jim Zorn is coming over from Baltimore as well
“raiding” the Ravens staff underway …
consultant, QB Coach, O-Line coach, swung & missed on Pagano
January 27th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Keep ‘em in the fold*
January 27th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
# LA to TheBay Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Art Shell.
……….
Art Shell has been here one year in the past 10, and clashed with upper management in that time. Surely you’re joking.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
“Im a Raider for life. The Raiders are my first love. I can help in technique, help in mindset and attitude and really push these young men to develop and to be the heartbeat of the team.”
January 27th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Who’s gonna be the D-Cordinator ? I say we either hire Winston Moss. Or promote Mike Waufle. Wish Willie Shaw was still around.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
# LA to TheBay Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Art Shell.
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Art Shell has been here one year in the past 10, and clashed with upper management in that time. Surely you’re joking.
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Of course. And don’t call me Surley.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
the news keep getting better.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
I hope they don’t hire Jim Zorn as the QB coach.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Wisnieski, “I’m back with my first love, the Oakland Raiders.”
January 27th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Its sad that instead of being known as one of the best offensive lineman ever, or as the first Black Head Coach…Art Shell will be known as the coach who stared and held the clipboard before Singletary stole his mojo…
January 27th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
now draft a few o-lineman.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
408,
i’m following you on twitter now bro, LOL
January 27th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
So now that Gallery will be back…
Center & the Right side need to be addressed..
January 27th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
what holdovers will Steve Wisniewski have to work with?
Veldheer & BCamp ???
I don’t see Gallery, Carlisle, Satele, Walker & Loper back.
possible Henderson & Barnes …
January 27th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
what holdovers will Steve Wisniewski have to work with?
Veldheer & BCamp ???
I don’t see Gallery, Carlisle, Satele, Walker & Loper back.
possible Henderson & Barnes …
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I think Gallery is back for sure now…
January 27th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Hired as an asst. line coach before the line coach is hired?
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John Matsko will be the guy
Jim Zorn is coming over from Baltimore as well
“raiding” the Ravens staff underway …
consultant, QB Coach, O-Line coach, swung & missed on Pagano
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The Raiders are “raping and pillaging…just for fun” the Ravens staff…the autumn winds are blowing in Baltimore.
January 27th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
“Im a Raider for life. The Raiders are my first love. I can help in technique, help in mindset and attitude and really push these young men to develop and to be the heartbeat of the team.”
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Wisnieski, “I’m back with my first love, the Oakland Raiders.”
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Wiz, “I’m a Raider for life. I’m thrilled to be working for the Silver and Black and helping to shape the future of the offensive line.”
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Wow, has he already put out that many soundbites/quotes? Think the Raider PR dept. is working overtime, LOL.
January 27th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Wisniewski lives in Oakland, California and is a commercial real estate broker with Colliers International. Wisniewski is a born-again Christian and currently volunteers at The Well Christian Community Church in Dublin, California, the church founded by fellow ex-Raider, Napoleon Kaufman.
January 27th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
5pm in Podunk – later gents!
January 27th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Wisniewski lives in Oakland, California and is a commercial real estate broker with Colliers International. Wisniewski is a born-again Christian and currently volunteers at The Well Christian Community Church in Dublin, California, the church founded by fellow ex-Raider, Napoleon Kaufman.
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Basically a standup guy. Great person to teach our young lineman.
January 27th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
Yes the wiz!!!!! Dont you fools see the master plan!! Hu Jack is putting together an awesome staff! O line issues will be a thing of the past.
Zorn will not be coming here, he clashed with JC. Zorn is a west coast dink and dunk guy, not a vertical play action guy. No thanks
January 27th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
I’m already looking forward to next season,,I’m definitely pulling for Hue Jackson, a fellow native of South Central L.A. Just as I am, as for coach Wiz,,,I wish he could suite up right now,,I guarentee he’ll have the O-line playing better than Cable ever did. 10 wins next year.
January 27th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
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January 27th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
442.LA to TheBay Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Former Raiders Pro Bowl G Steve Wisniewski has joined the Raiders coaching staff as assistant offensive line coach.
NICE! Go recruit your nephew.
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Sounds good….now they have to trade up with the Pats to be able to pick his nephew Stefan from Penn St!
I wonder who the real O-Line coach will be?
January 27th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Bra, davis is on fire since last years draft, and they said he was finished and washed up. they said he couldnt do it. What say you now impostor fans?
January 27th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
RaiderRockstar
word? whats your screen name on there?
January 27th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Is Wiz THE O-Line coach or is he going to be an assistant O-Line coach?
I hope he is just the Assistant!
January 27th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
439.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
Former Raiders Pro Bowl G Steve Wisniewski has joined the Raiders coaching staff as assistant offensive line coach.
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Waaaaaaaaaaay Kooooooooooool
January 27th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
DKnight007 Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Is Wiz THE O-Line coach or is he going to be an assistant O-Line coach?
I hope he is just the Assistant!
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It said assistant…
January 27th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Hired as an asst. line coach before the line coach is hired?
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Yeah, that’s the other side of it.
January 27th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
When is this DHb goign to show up for the silver & black?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQDbbc03SjM
January 27th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
maybe he can light a fire under bruce campbell…
January 27th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Jeff Fisher out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 27th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
wow….
January 27th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
Wiznewski was one of the nastiest bible thumpers ever to play for the Raiders.
Great Hire! Teach them boys how to cleanup the pile properly.
January 27th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Ooh, Gruden or Cowher may just be coaching in the NFL in 2011 after all.
January 27th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Fisher work for NFL minimum wage to be part of the Legacy of the Silver and Black?
January 27th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Fisher work for NFL minimum wage to be part of the Legacy of the Silver and Black?
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As much as I wouldnt mind that….I dont think Hue needs someone like that waiting in the wings..
January 27th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
With no vacancies available, I think Fisher plays golf for a year.
Unless Cleveland goes “D’OH!”
January 27th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Ooh, Gruden or Cowher may just be coaching in the NFL in 2011 after all.
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What do the Titans have to offer besides Chris Johnson?…They seem like a pretty crappy situation right now..
January 27th, 2011 at 3:30 pm
Fisher will be the head coach at USC when they get off probation…
January 27th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
so it was Nnamdi’s ankle…
January 27th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
More on Zorn from PFT
UPDATE: The firing came after a seven-hour meeting between Zorn, Cameron, and Ravens coach John Harbaugh in which they questioned Flacco’s development this year, according to the Baltimore Sun.
January 27th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
In other news, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has pulled out of the Pro Bowl and will be replaced by Champ Bailey. Asomugha, though, at least got a trip to Honolulu out of it. He was with the AFC team Wednesday.
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I’m guessing that Nnamdi being the intelligent man that he is pulled out of the pro bowl just in case he were to get injured with his upcoming free agency on the horizon. Pay the Man!…Just not too much lol
January 27th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
tweaked his ankle..
January 27th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
Ooh, Gruden or Cowher may just be coaching in the NFL in 2011 after all.
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What do the Titans have to offer besides Chris Johnson?…They seem like a pretty crappy situation right now..
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I would take Kenny Britt in a heartbeat over DHB! Bo Scaife is FA, but a pretty good TE. They have high hopes for the TE Cook. Nate Washington and Justin Gage aren’t bad.
That mean Vince Young is going to stay a Titan?
January 27th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
If Wiz 2.0 is there now #48 or whatever we pick, you have to think we take him now right?
If they do pick him, I hope they don’t try to mess with him, and leave him alone to become the next great Guard.
January 27th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
yea but if Fisher wants out thats gotta say somthin about the situation….
Funny how Bud Adams never catches anything for the way he has run that organization…
January 27th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
Does anybody think it ironic, that a devout christian like Steve Wiznewski, was considered the dirtiest player in he league for so many years?
January 27th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
quittin time…peace foolios.
January 27th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Funny how Bud Adams never catches anything for the way he has run that organization…
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Because he never ran a proud franchise into the ground.
January 27th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Funny how Bud Adams never catches anything for the way he has run that organization…
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Because he never ran a proud franchise into the ground.
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hes just kept them in the ground where they started??
January 27th, 2011 at 3:46 pm
Does anybody think it ironic, that a devout christian like Steve Wiznewski, was considered the dirtiest player in he league for so many years?
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Kinda like Seymour (Lesser extent). Remember TK’s comments, that Seymour holds grudges for years against guys and will let them have it.
January 27th, 2011 at 3:47 pm
ok bye foreal.
January 27th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Mike Vick another case of a giftyed athlete that made millions but couldnt let go of the hood. his dog fighting ring with dudes from his old hood. A hood menatlity cost him. i could go on for days. One day i was watching the nbs allstar game, about 5 or 6 years ago, and the mic picked up allen iverson calling another player a bi*% a$$ ni**a, if thats not a hood mentality i dont know what is. The fact that these athletes get rich becuase they can entertain the masses playing ball does not cure them of this menatlity.
Archive phony your a joke
January 27th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Yea, lots of athletes stay hood.
Being that Hue Jack City® is young(er), black, and from Baldwin Heights and made the right decisions when all the wrong ones were much easier and he’s coaching a team that’s like 65-70% black and all young, he should relate better.
I think people, especially young dudes, respect that.
January 27th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
LA,
why would anyone have a problem with that statement?
January 27th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
I have worked with under served at risk youth in the worst hoods of sf and oakland for over 15 years.
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Man that is really somthing. Thank You! Sound like a really good dude.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
I posted that at 8:00 am, this dude is still upset about it? Whats really going on?
January 27th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Love that Wiz has come back…now to show the other #76 what it really is to be #76!
January 27th, 2011 at 4:01 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
I have worked with under served at risk youth in the worst hoods of sf and oakland for over 15 years.
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Man that is really somthing. Thank You! Sound like a really good dude.
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Thanks bra, but i wouldnt go that far,lol. i just like to help.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:01 pm
“Does anybody think it ironic, that a devout christian like Steve Wiznewski, was considered the dirtiest player in he league for so many years?”
christian’s are the most hypocrtical and deceptive people on the planet!
January 27th, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
LA,
why would anyone have a problem with that statement?
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Don’t understand the mentality.
People always fear what they don’t understand.
I applaud you on your work with the youngsters.
I cleaned up some of my friends (and failed with many others) and I know it’s not easy work.
It wasn’t an occupation, but it might has well have been.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
I’m out, Nation.
Be good.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:09 pm
Oh, no, Fisher is on the loose. In my mind, he’s one of the finest coaches around. What an idiot that owner is.
My fear is that the Broncos or the Chargers will find a way to get him as their coach in another year. Face it, Norv is not going to last much longer and Denver will be a question mark. I think any coach would view sunny San Diego as a great place to go.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
The Wiz = best possible assistant oline coach
Tim Brown as asst WR coach? Gannon as asst qb coach? probably no and no but we really need a solid DC, we have enough talent
January 27th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Fisher probably wants to sit a couple of years. Dudes’s been at it constantly for a lot of years. Probably needs a break.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
If Wiz 2.0 is there now #48 or whatever we pick, you have to think we take him now right?
If they do pick him, I hope they don’t try to mess with him, and leave him alone to become the next great Guard.
LT Veldheer
LG Gallery
C Wisnewski
RG Campbell
RT Walker or Barnes
That could be some good talent for the Wiz to work with…
January 27th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
the wiz,, BACK IN BLACK!! oh what a great day to be a raiders fan!!! wiz was a bull dozer, and our line is going to be like him.. omg wiz teaching beast campbell….playoffs….i love my raiders
January 27th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Cromartie vows to smash Hasselbeck’s face in via twitter
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Antonio needs to shut his mouth and take care of his 5 bazillion kids. What a punk.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
this is great news!
The Wiz >>> Chris Morgan
Hue Jack > Tom Cable
Al Saunders = Hue Jack
So far, so good
January 27th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
jeff fisher for gm/asst.head coach
January 27th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Cro-mag Cromartie
January 27th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
confucius400 Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
jeff fisher for gm/asst.head coach
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Hue doesn’t need someone breathing down his back, ecspecialy in his 1st year. If we had no head coach I would take Fisher any day.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
fire hue jackson then
January 27th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
jeff fishers first move as gm would be too bring in vince young!
January 27th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
confucius400 Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
fire hue jackson then
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I think that would have to be the shortest coaching tenure ever. lol
January 27th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
confucius400 Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
jeff fishers first move as gm would be too bring in vince young!
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You’ve lost your mind. That is called 2 steps back.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
confucius400 Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
jeff fishers first move as gm would be too bring in vince young!
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You’ve lost your mind. That is called 2 steps back.
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funny though
January 27th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Hairy – that would be belicheck as coach of the jets… three days…
January 27th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Is fischer a def or off coach?
January 27th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
fire hue jackson for cause,cause he beat his wife,he beat my wife.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
No Mas Diamante Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Hairy – that would be belicheck as coach of the jets… three days…
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oh yeah thats right
January 27th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
hoping that the zbs is dead now for good. hated it.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Jeff Fisher is the hype.16 years with one AFC champ.
just as Bill Cowher 15 years with one SB champ.
take all of the Raider coaches from the past 16 years and you have exactly the same result (albeit Jon-Jon’s was with Dungy’s team).
January 27th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
jeff fisher is a defensive coach.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
he beat elton johns wife
January 27th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Wiz biz. Biekert, Zack, Steve; Al is getting the band back together to make a Hue Jack City run.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
102.No Mas Diamante Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Is fischer a def or off coach?
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Wow, for a feller who runs his mouth, jeez.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Plaxico Burress’ agent says his client wants to write his own ticket back into the league.
Burress, the former New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers receiver who was sentenced to two years in prison on a gun charge, is scheduled to be released June 6 if he receives credited time for good behavior.
Agent Drew Rosenhaus predicted Wednesday that his client will be playing in the NFL again during the 2011 season.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Triple6,
in my experience the most hypocritical people is almost everyone everywhere.
and the most hypercritical people is as much on this site as anywhere else
January 27th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Drew Rosenhaus is a wannabe Baby Doc Duvalier.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
KK – aways the instigator…lol sorry wont take the bait…
January 27th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
If fischer is a 4-3 guy then lets make a run at him.
January 27th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
HayesDaze37,
wherever you be, keepin’ it real here.
January 27th, 2011 at 5:00 pm
M Lonetree
its not the 1950’s anymore people should have woke up by now and realized that stuff is garbage.
January 27th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Triple6,
I have lived among many many cultures and religions all over the Earth and I find little to differentiate hypocrisy among them. Some individuals walk above that but they are not defined but by themselves.
January 27th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
M Lonetree Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Triple6,
I have lived among many many cultures and religions all over the Earth and I find little to differentiate hypocrisy among them. Some individuals walk above that but they are not defined but by themselves
………..thats your problem quit traveling and stay home once and a while.
January 27th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
M Lonetree Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Triple6,
I have lived among many many cultures and religions all over the Earth
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I seriously doubt it.
January 27th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
no one likes the good ole days like the RAIDER NATION!!
I loved Wiz back in the day. Mean, nasty, constantly BEATING his man straight up. Wiz was as dominant and nasty (yet a nice guy) like Mr Upshaw #63.
Hope he can coach. Wonder why Harbuckle didn’t hire him at 9ball ville.
January 27th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
People who have traveled extensively are open-minded, and are not tribal.
January 27th, 2011 at 5:27 pm
People who have traveled extensively are selfish..dahli lamha
January 27th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Confucius400 Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 5:27 pm
dahli lamha
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Your ignorance is readily apparent.
January 27th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
Pettis and Young looking good in practice:
Pettis would be a good pick for the Raiders in Round 3 if possible.
http://www.nfl.com/seniorbowl/story/09000d5d81df303e/article/boise-states-young-among-prospects-helping-draft-stock?module=HP_cp2
January 27th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
If you’re building a bully on offense Wisniewski is a very good place to start.
I don’t know how good they’re going to be, but they’ll definitely be punching people in the mouth.
January 27th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
Wisniewski is a good hire imo. I just wonder if it was a Jackson hire, or a Davis hire.
Sounds like Davis to me.
January 27th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
KoolKell “He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger
January 27th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Thats what I find funny about people being excited about Wiz as coach.
What makes him a good coach?
The same thing that made jackie slater, willie brown, art shell, chuck cecil, and mike singletary bad coaches? There is no correlation between being a great player and knowing how to coach.
Honestly this is a paid internship and nothing else until and if he proves to be the exception.
January 27th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
91.HairyBush Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Cromartie vows to smash Hasselbeck’s face in via twitter
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Antonio needs to shut his mouth and take care of his 5 bazillion kids. What a punk.
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Exactly…and he doesn’t know half those kids names!
January 27th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
f*k!! Nmandi is NOT gonna play sunday in the Pro-bowl..
this is starting to not look good… :/
if #21 leaves, I can’t buy into the new system..
not to mention he’s the undoubted leader of the team!
lets say farewell to s. routt, and bring in anotha bad ass CB.. its possible.. im even hoping for champ bailey/Asomugha duo in OAK.. that’ll be the jackpot if u asked me, similar to what the Miami Heat did
lol
January 27th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
“Steve is my shining star,” Raiders coach Hue Jackson said. “His intensity, passion and vision were right in line with what I’m looking for. He was a great Raider player and I am looking forward and excited about working with him.”
“I’m back with my first love, the Oakland Raiders,” Wisniewski said. “I’m thrilled to be working in the building again for the Silver and Black and helping to shape the future of the offensive line.”
Wisniewski, a second-round pick in 1989, played 13 seasons for the Raiders. He had a reputation for dirty play during his career.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/27/wisniewski-returns-to-the-raiders/
January 27th, 2011 at 5:58 pm
MiamiBornRaider86 Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
f*k!! Nmandi is NOT gonna play sunday in the Pro-bowl..
this is starting to not look good… :/
if #21 leaves, I can’t buy into the new system..
not to mention he’s the undoubted leader of the team!
lets say farewell to s. routt, and bring in anotha bad ass CB.. its possible.. im even hoping for champ bailey/Asomugha duo in OAK.. that’ll be the jackpot if u asked me, similar to what the Miami Heat did lol
best player yeah but I wouldn’t say undoubted leader. He is a leader in that he takes guys under his wings and leads by example via work ethic, but I’m goin w/ Seymour as our leader
January 27th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
alex7 Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Thats what I find funny about people being excited about Wiz as coach.
What makes him a good coach?
The same thing that made jackie slater, willie brown, art shell, chuck cecil, and mike singletary bad coaches? There is no correlation between being a great player and knowing how to coach.
Honestly this is a paid internship and nothing else until and if he proves to be the exception.
It’s not head coach, it’s assistant line coach. Singletary showed something as lbs coach or they woudln’t have made him head coach. Norton wasn’t the brightest guy but the guys at SC loved him as lbs coach because he cares and he’s fiery, same reason Wisnewski will do well here
January 27th, 2011 at 6:06 pm
Alex7,
Were he to be named the o-line coach (as Slater was) I might have reservations. He is, as you say, a paid intern; an assistant to the assistant coach. What he should bring to the Raiders is a certain intensity and smashmouth mindset, and before you say that those guys ought to have that already, there are plenty of examples of leaders both on the field and off that have made huge differences in a teams’ attitude and approach to their craft. I believe that it’s one of the reasons he was brought in; to instill a mean streak. And I think he can do that.
January 27th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Inonewordraider Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 5:58 pm
best player yeah but I wouldn’t say undoubted leader. He is a leader in that he takes guys under his wings and leads by example via work ethic, but I’m goin w/ Seymour as our leader
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i guess you’re right.. I was gonna argue, simply because of tenure wit the team was greater by Asomugha.. I assumed, but I immediately thought of a team like the dolphins, whose leader is definitely karlos dansby, and he was completely new to the team.. so I would have to agree..
January 27th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
confucius400 Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Plaxico Burress’ agent says his client wants to write his own ticket back into the league.
Burress, the former New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers receiver who was sentenced to two years in prison on a gun charge, is scheduled to be released June 6 if he receives credited time for good behavior.
Agent Drew Rosenhaus predicted Wednesday that his client will be playing in the NFL again during the 2011 season.
Plaxico was constantly missing practice, like TO has put down his teammates various times in the past, like Ocho has wined and made it about him. On the other hand I’d take a guy like Santonio Holmes who might have done a little dirt but he always plays his ass off and is a good team guy as far as I remember hearing
January 27th, 2011 at 6:16 pm
MiamiBornRaider86 Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Inonewordraider Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 5:58 pm
best player yeah but I wouldn’t say undoubted leader. He is a leader in that he takes guys under his wings and leads by example via work ethic, but I’m goin w/ Seymour as our leader
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i guess you’re right.. I was gonna argue, simply because of tenure wit the team was greater by Asomugha.. I assumed, but I immediately thought of a team like the dolphins, whose leader is definitely karlos dansby, and he was completely new to the team.. so I would have to agree..
I definitely am with you in that he’s a guy we gotta have, alota people hate because he doesn’t get picks but there isn’t a better guy in coverage in the NFL
January 27th, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Santonio Holmes finds a little nightclub trouble of his own
By MJD
A woman is accusing Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes(notes) of doing some not-so-nice things in an Orlando nightclub. She’s filed a lawsuit against him, where she alleges that after Holmes told her to “get up” from the couch she was sitting on, she refused and then this happened:
A few club patrons had to step in between the plaintiff (the woman) and defendant (Holmes) to prevent the Defendant from grabbing the Plaintiff. While separated, Defendant then threw his entire glass cup of liquor at the Plaintiff’s face. The glass struck the Plaintiff in the face, specifically on the right side of her face right below her eyebrow. The act of throwing the glass resulted in the Plaintiff receiving a laceration very close to her eye.
When everyone got outside, she claims she asked a police officer to “reprimand” Holmes, at which point Holmes offered her money, saying “that he was an NFL football player and that he could not face criminal charges.”
January 27th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
THE ONLY WAY WE CAN CAN HAVE A DOMINANT D WITH AL STILL AROUND…
2 SHUT DOWN CORNERS….nothing else will do (and im assuming our dline performs like it did in 2010)
sign this guy (and keep nnamdi)
in als antiquated man or nothing d u MUST have this to be a top d….
one of the few man corners around (yes hes still damn good)
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_17219137
January 27th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
Holmes has acknowledged selling drugs on the street corner of his hometown of Belle Glade, Florida as a teenager; he says that his mother’s influence and a desire to play professional football made him decide to stop.[13]
Holmes was arrested in Miami Beach, Florida on May 27, 2006 for disorderly conduct.[14] Charges were subsequently dropped after Holmes paid a fine. Holmes was arrested for a second time on June 18, 2006 for domestic violence and assault in Columbus, Ohio.[15
January 27th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
Tuckrulefool Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
THE ONLY WAY WE CAN CAN HAVE A DOMINANT D WITH AL STILL AROUND…
2 SHUT DOWN CORNERS….nothing else will do (and im assuming our dline performs like it did in 2010)
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Yeah, I agree.
January 27th, 2011 at 6:37 pm
I think The Wiz will do great and if he does any greatness…he will be the line coach! Paid intern or not, I like this move…
January 27th, 2011 at 6:57 pm
TuckruleFool,
Did you scroll down towards the bottom of the page of that Denver Post link you just posted. Theres a funny column by Woody Paige where he goes undercover as a Raider fan at this years game in Denver.
It’s kinda funny. I liked his line where he said that most Bronco fans are afraid to go to games in Oakland. He said there seemed to be a lot of Raider fans in Denver who enjoy going to Mile High.
He called Bronco fans “docile”. lol.
kind of a humerous read if you didn’t notice it down there.
January 27th, 2011 at 6:57 pm
LeBron just posterized Turiaf, wow! horrible, yikes.
Blocked his point blank, two handed thunder. straight up.
Check it out.
January 27th, 2011 at 6:58 pm
What a laugh!
#21 had no business there amongst all those football players anyway.
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In other news, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has pulled out of the Pro Bowl and will be replaced by Champ Bailey. Asomugha, though, at least got a trip to Honolulu out of it. He was with the AFC team Wednesday.
January 27th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Welcome aboard Wiz now lets get Romo a spot somewhere alongside Biekert and get that D playing like their hair is on fire.
January 27th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Great call you 2 clowns. Those “shutdown” corners will REALLY shutdown the run…..brilliant!
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# KoolKell Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
Tuckrulefool Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
THE ONLY WAY WE CAN CAN HAVE A DOMINANT D WITH AL STILL AROUND…
2 SHUT DOWN CORNERS….nothing else will do (and im assuming our dline performs like it did in 2010)
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Yeah, I agree.
January 27th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
It has pictures of him in his ridiculous Raider get up. A JaMarcus jersey he quipped that he got for 50% off and one of those faux leather helmets. His face painted silver and black.
You can tell it’s that goofball Paige too, if you’re familiar w/ ATH.
January 27th, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Sign Plaxico & C Johnson on 1 condition.
DHB, Murphy, N Miller, and JLH get cut.
WR’s would be Plax, Ford, Johnson, Schilens, and *insert 2 rookie’s here from 2011 draft*
January 27th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
Wiz is still da man. One of my all time fav Raiders.
January 27th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
Man I’m glad Wiz is back in the fold it was a starting to seem like Mr Davis was upset with him for soem reason. Now he can get back to his roots and start a great career. There are very few people like Wiz and we just need quality people like Wiz in this organization………………thank you Mr Davis!!
January 27th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
With the lack of any overwhelmingly talented offensive linemen on the Raiders roster, it’ll be nice to have a guy who can at least teach them how to compensate by being straight-up nasty.
January 27th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
The media-friendly Fisher could land a job with ESPN or NFL Network. Or he could roll up his sleeves and serve as defensive coordinator with a team that still hasn’t hired one, like the Eagles
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or the Raiders
Jeff Fisher for Def Coordinator!
January 27th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
Mistabr0wn Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Great call you 2 clowns. Those “shutdown” corners will REALLY shutdown the run…..brilliant!
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Dumbass, when you can shut down the outside, it allows you to focus the rest of your defense on the box.
January 27th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Like the Jets did to Pitt last week with Cromartie & Revis?
Stick to copy & paste material KK.
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# KoolKell Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
Dumbass, when you can shut down the outside, it allows you to focus the rest of your defense on the box.
January 27th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Cuz obviously no one runs tight end and running back routes to the middle of the field
January 27th, 2011 at 8:48 pm
Dang tony, some of these troubled players are still kids emotionally and socially.
January 27th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Coach Davis needs to try and get Fisher for the DC spot. As for a WR…. Johnson is cool but I’d rather they try and get V-Jax or Moss. Yeah I said it, MOSS!! just imaging him being paired up with Ford on the outsides and DHB, Murphy or Shcillins in the slot.
January 27th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
This is the BEST news I have read in a LONG time. Man do we miss Wiz!
January 27th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
God Al, plaese draft Stefan Wisniewski…
January 27th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
GOOD Wizzer can teach our guys how to punch and gouge more effectively…
January 27th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
With the lack of any overwhelmingly talented offensive linemen on the Raiders roster, it’ll be nice to have a guy who can at least teach them how to compensate by being straight-up nasty.
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I tend to agree but Pitt managed a Super Bowl berth with alot of O line scrub play…they’re even going to win it with a back up center.
January 27th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
I can’t wait for the story of training camp. Wiziewski puts on a helmet and pancakes Seymour!
January 27th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
Cable out Wiz in, sounds pretty good. Gallery’s game will be the most improved but the whole line should tighten things up.
January 27th, 2011 at 9:05 pm
9.DeuceDeuce Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Nice….
No way Gallery leaves now.
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I am not too sure about that. Gallery might be too intimidated by Wiz. New 76 was supposed to fill old 76’s shoes. And for a long time he did a very poor job, even now he is no Wiz.
January 27th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
In other news, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has pulled out of the Pro Bowl and will be replaced by Champ Bailey. Asomugha, though, at least got a trip to Honolulu out of it. He was with the AFC team Wednesday
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With the billion dollars Nnam has, I think he can find his own way to Honolulu.
January 27th, 2011 at 9:18 pm
We need to package up some picks, move up and draft lil Wiz! It may be a good year to use our 2011 1st rnd pick to get back into the 1st this year.
January 27th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
WOW, I just read Jeff Fisher is out. He would make a AWESOME DC!
January 27th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Raider Nation Domination!
Mr. Hue Jackson as Head Coach
Mr. Al Saunders as Offensive Coordinator
Mr. Wauffle as defensive line coach (most sacks per pass play in the NFL in 2010)
and now
Mr. Wisnewski as assistant offensive line coach;
Mr. Davis is putting together an excellent coaching unit!
January 27th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Somehow my cousin has to patch up his differences with Mr Davis and come back to fold at some point. Chester made some bad mistkes but hopefully David Shaw will hire him on his staff at Stanford in the meantime.
January 27th, 2011 at 9:28 pm
Fischer will most likely sit out a year or two & maybe do a little TV work. He’ll re-enter the coaching a a HC someplace. I don’t see him going backwards at this point in his career. How about a GM slot with the Raider? Yeah right, that’s probably a long shot with us but certainly not with some other team. He’s got all the tools necessary to be a good GM.
January 27th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Raider Nation Domination
LT-LG-C-RG-RT scenarios
1) Campbell Mankins Vehldeer Gallery Gaither/FA
2) Vehldeer Mankins Satele Watkins Campbell
3) Vehldeer Gallery Wisnewski Campbell Gaither/FA
4) FA Wisnewski Vehldeer Campbell FA
I see our O-line being much different than even last year, stonger & much quicker, and the best since Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Wisnewski were both on the Line
January 27th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
I really like the Wiz addition to the coaching ranks. Hopefully he’ll teach a little NASTY to them. Punching & gouging a specialty. Power blocking appears to be alive and well in Oakland. It’s about time.
January 27th, 2011 at 9:34 pm
I see the Raiders going after Mankins first then retaining Gallery at a lesser price.
Teams that have Wisnewski atop their draft boards as mid-first to early-second, are going to have move up now, as they realize Al just might be moving up to get Wiz 2.0.
Especially with Pouncey breaking and spraining his ankle for Pitt- both are going in the first round.
January 27th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
problem with packaging some picks/players to move up, is that we do not have many players to trade, 27 FA and only a single pick in rounds 2-7,
I’ve read some places that we have a third and some that we do not have a 3rd round pick, any clarification out there?
Our key players we could get great value for are all FAs:
Asomugha
Bush
Gallery
Howard
Huff
Miller
Satele
Seymour
Wimbley
January 27th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Alex7 Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Cuz obviously no one runs tight end and running back routes to the middle of the field
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2 strong corners that take away the top 2 WR’s outside, allows you to bring the safeties and LB’s up, and focus on the box.
Yeah, there are RB routes & TE routes, so what?
January 27th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
We have a third round pick this upcoming year and will get an extra 3rd rounder if Nnamdi leaves to FA. All we’ve got to trade right now is 2012 picks 1 through 7. You are correct in noting that most of our better payers are FA this year.
January 27th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
ESPN’s top 10 DIRTIEST PLAYERS OF ALL TIME:
1. Conrad Dobler
2. Marty McSorley
3. Dennis Rodman
4. Steve Wisniewski
5. Bill Romanowski
6. Ty Cobb
7. Don Drysdale
8. Johnny Sample
9. Jim Loscutoff
10. Jack Tatum
Raider Nation is the $hizznet!!!
3 of 10 all time is not bad. I guess that’s why we have a reputation…?
January 27th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
If I had my druthers:
Veldheer – Wisniewski/Loper – Moffitt – Campbell/Wisniewski – Gaither/Henderson
January 27th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
Passionate Madden defends Cutler’s toughness, demeanor
Wow, Madden got pissed at people questioning Cutler’s toughness. Like the little judgemental’s here.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/28/passionate-madden-defends-cutlers-toughness-demeanor/
January 27th, 2011 at 10:45 pm
University of Wisconsin’s John Moffitt is a versatile interior lineman prospect who can play anywhere inside. Moffitt is a big guy with the right body frame to play in the NFL. The concern surrounding him at this point is will he be quick enough off the ball to be effective in the NFL? Something as simple as getting hands on your opponent first consistently can make all the difference in a one-on-one matchup in the trenches. Moffitt does not have that ability and relies on his thick body and overall strength to overpower defenders.
Moffitt displays average technique with his hands and feet, two key components to maintaining position during pass plays and creating running lanes on run plays. Technique and consistency aren’t big problems for NFL scouts as these things can be coached and improved upon.
Currently, there are quite a few quality prospects who can play interior positions in the NFL in this draft. Moffitt loses some of the luster due to playing beside highly-touted offensive tackle prospect Gabe Carimi. These two factors will likely see him slip in the draft a little bit when in another year, he could be a late second round pick.
Wisconsin’s John Moffitt currently projects as a third or fourth round pick.
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If dude “can’t” get his hands in the correct place fast enough, then how is he a projected 3rd rounder?
January 27th, 2011 at 10:47 pm
I like Moffitt’s size @ C
January 27th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
The nice thing about Wisniewski and Moffitt is that even if they can’t cut it at center for whatever reason, they can play both guard positions.
If Wisniewski isn’t available to the Raiders in the second round, they should pick CB (assuming either Nnamdi or Routt leave) or OT and then wait for Moffitt in the 3rd round.
January 27th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
I prefer a DT with size and athleticism.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
2nd – OG/C Stefan Wisniewski or CB Jimmy Smith
3rd – OLB Greg Jones or OG/C John Moffitt
4th – OT/OG Darrius Morris or OG Will Rackley
5th – RB Roy Helu or LB Casey Matthews
January 27th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
183.priesttj Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
I prefer a DT with size and athleticism.
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Wheres this DT gonna play? If we sign Seymour…
Only so much room on the roster Priest ya know, so who ya gonna cut? I am all for more studs on the DL, but we got a bunch, so who ya gonna cut? Scott?
January 27th, 2011 at 11:03 pm
The Raiders could use a DE more than another DT, but they also could re-sign Jarvis Moss.
It also depends on whether Desmond Bryant is going to be a free agent or if John Henderson is going to be re-signed. Both those players have been key for the Raiders, though.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:16 pm
Wiz is back!!
January 27th, 2011 at 11:25 pm
I think people don’t realize that we drafted Oline last year they want to get more Oline even before these guys develope. When IMO depth at DT is a need we are thin and Henderson is long in the tooth and one dimensional. I prefer WR and FB and TE or LB. If a great player drops on the Oline OK but it is not a need IMO.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:27 pm
Yougn what about OLB Mason Foster? Heard hes been great this season.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
I really like what I saw from Jarvis Moss I think he has a chance to be really good in time. I want the defense to be a top 5 defense and I know McClain is young IMO the best young MLB in the game. In some ways better than Willis he’s ,more physical than Willis and perfect for this defense.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:31 pm
Perception vs. Reality.
Everyone gushes over the great Jeff Fisher.
17 yrs. as HC of Tennessee
3 division titles
1 SB appearance (gee, just as many as Bill Callahan)
6 playoff appearances (congrats mustache boy)
Hasn’t been to the playoffs in 6 yrs.
But of course he is considered an ‘ELITE’ HC.
Just cuz u stay some place a long time doesn’t mean you are great, it just means you did enough to keep your job.
Fisher was inconsistent. They praise him for winning seven in a row a couple yrs. back, but fail to mention he had lost the first seven that yr.
Anyway, OVERRATED!!! You can have him.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:35 pm
I think the O-line is still pretty weak on the inside. Bruce Campbell is unproven. Gallery, Satele, and Loper are all free agents. At RT, Henderson and Walker are free agents, and even with those guys in the offense had issues running off the right side.
Cable thought his offensive line could get it done with scrubs and undersized athletic guys. Hue is very likely going to continue moving away from Cable’s ZBS, so he’s going to need a couple new players to help him do that.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:35 pm
Never heard of Mason Foster. I’ll give him a look.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:38 pm
From the little I read, Foster seems like a tackling machine. But can he cover, too? If he comes to Oakland he’ll have to do it quite a bit.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:39 pm
Priest
IMO we minimally need a starting caliber center. Satele is OK as a backup but he easily gets pushed around to our detriment. I see Carlisle being replaced with either BCampbell, Loper, or possibly Walker. I see the ORT being manned by either MHenderson, BCampbell or an acquired FA. The O-line still requires attention. I do agree that a run-stuffing DT is still an important need. Your assessment of JHenderson is accurate. I’d still keep Barnes as the power blocking TE.
Our list of needs will have to be flexible based on who AD s able to sign FA-wise from our current roster. I’d like to see Chad Johnson picked up in FA. Having him as the #1 WR and Schilens as the #2 with Ford in the slot. That lineup of WR’s will scare any backfield in the league. Defense wise we need an upgrade at WLB. We also need a change at safety. Branch should be ST and back-up safety. Whether Mitchell is the right man is yet to be determined. I’m hoping Huff stays with us.
Last, I’d say DHB needs to produce quickly or be converted to a CB. He’s got the size and speed to play CB. His supposed WR route running knowledge should assist in his conversion to CB.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:42 pm
There were notes about Foster flowing all over the field in the Senior Bowl effortlessly shedding blocks. There wasn’t much about how good is coverage was though.
The reports also have been saying Jones has been bad in coverage and is having a tough week overall.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:45 pm
Jeff Fisher averaged 1.5 games over .500 per yr. with the Titans.
I guess he can tell his new owner that 17 yrs. wasn’t enuff time to build a team that could win a Super Bowl and 15 yrs. wasn’t enuff time to even get back to it.
Fisher had a lot of leeway in personnel as well so u cant blame it on that either.
Is/was he a “bad” coach? No. Average or slightly better at best.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
YA A rookie is also unproven what makes you think te next rookie will outplay last years players? You can only throw so many drafts at one position. Let the guys we darfted last year develope. We need one WR who is a posession type because at this point we don’t have one that is reliable. We need a young propect to backup TK. I would love a truely great TE to go with Zack because when he went out we suffered. When Chaz was out we suffered. And when DMC wen down we suffered. If TK goes down we will be hurting bigtime.
As much as people rip Gallery he’s steady and abetter than average OG. I want this defense as strong as possible when it gets late in the year. We were way too inconsistent.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:52 pm
Cool article… Several Raiders listed.
Yahoo! Sports’ All-intangible team
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AkvEwkO29s3R3P6eMtIQIp5DubYF?slug=ys-intangibles012711
January 27th, 2011 at 11:54 pm
JB that is blog bullcrap Satele does not get pushed around easily he played as well as anyone on gthat line the second half of the season in fact you could make an arguement that he was the best Olineman we had all year. He was certainly the most reliable.
What yoiu guys have against him is beyond me but I know the coaches agree with me Satele played very well last year.
January 27th, 2011 at 11:59 pm
Say what you will, Satele & Carlisle are the two weakest points on the line. He can’t handle the big guys bull rushing.
January 28th, 2011 at 12:05 am
I agree with CC but that is not the case with Satele you guys are lumping them together I watched Satele all year long and at times he was very good against the best T’s in the game.
Pick one game last year that you think he got pushed around I’ll watch it and if he did I’ll admit it. But I watched the kid play and he was very good.
Tell me what games I need to watch?
January 28th, 2011 at 12:10 am
Satele was playing excellent once he got his starting center position back, in fact many of those long runs by McFadden, Reece, and Bush from screen passes were because of Mr. Satele’s blocks down field.
January 28th, 2011 at 12:11 am
biggest weakness on the line was Mario hands down.
January 28th, 2011 at 12:12 am
Carslie and Walker were next.
Vehldeer, Satele, Gallery, and Loper were our best O-linemen period.
January 28th, 2011 at 12:14 am
Rookies that impressed me from watching NFLNetwork’s Senior Bowl coverage were:
Gilchrest, Black, and Watkins,
none of the QBs looked like gold to me.
January 28th, 2011 at 12:19 am
I agree Retribution for some reason the posters in here don’t like the guys and I watch the film Icannot see for the life of me what they don’t like.
I saw a top teir C at times and in the second half of the year he played lights out. Against KC SD and Denver he was down right dominant.
It seems at time sa player will get a jacket put on him in here and they pile on based on others opinions rather than their own. He has been a scapegoat for this line all year long IMO.
January 28th, 2011 at 12:25 am
I keep watching the QB’s in this draft and I feel they are way overrated because of the position they play. The only legitimate QB IMO returned to school. The rest are projects with one of them having a very high ceiling in Cam Newton. Cam is scary talented but he neeeds to sit for at least a year if not 2 why would someone draft him in the top 20 if that’s the case. I see a very good QB lasting until 2nd rnd when we draft I mean like a Jake Locker
January 28th, 2011 at 1:16 am
# Silver-and-black666 Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 4:01 pm
“Does anybody think it ironic, that a devout christian like Steve Wiznewski, was considered the dirtiest player in he league for so many years?”
christian’s are the most hypocrtical and deceptive people on the planet!
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you just dont understand the lord ,if you were stranded across town and prayed for the lord to deliver you a bike so you could get home you would get no bike and no answer ,,,,,however if you stole a bike to get home and then asked for forgiveness he’s cool with that
January 28th, 2011 at 1:32 am
r8eray Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
ESPN’s top 10 DIRTIEST PLAYERS OF ALL TIME:
1. Conrad Dobler
2. Marty McSorley
3. Dennis Rodman
4. Steve Wisniewski
5. Bill Romanowski
6. Ty Cobb
7. Don Drysdale
8. Johnny Sample
9. Jim Loscutoff
10. Jack Tatum
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Why Tatum? He always played within the rules.
And Conrad Dobler, number one? One? All time? Over McSorely, who was brought up on criminal charges for his hit on Brashear? That’s odd. Then again, Dobler is one of the primary subjects in the fight over health care for NFL retirees. If the writer of this article is doing a hit job on Dobler for this reason, then he’s dirtier than anyone on the list.
January 28th, 2011 at 1:49 am
Jeff Fisher got DICKED by Bud Adams.
He pulled an Al Davis on him by getting rid of him once all the coaching jobs were filled and he knew that Fisher would not be able to pop up on another team this year and bet his Titans. This was like when Al feared that LaMont Jordan gig with Denver .
That was a creepy deed.
January 28th, 2011 at 1:56 am
MADDEN McSorley was protecting the Great One. That makes his deeds ok.
January 28th, 2011 at 2:06 am
Justified goon…..
January 28th, 2011 at 2:08 am
Actually goons are a part of hockey and everybody accepts it. If you don’t like the dirty tricks of your opponent you face off with them, (or have your enforcer do it) and settle the matter.
It’s not like the NFL with a bunch of dudes who start crying about losing their meal ticket.
January 28th, 2011 at 2:08 am
priesttj Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 12:25 am
I keep watching the QB’s in this draft and I feel they are way overrated because of the position they play. The only legitimate QB IMO returned to school. The rest are projects with one of them having a very high ceiling in Cam Newton. Cam is scary talented but he neeeds to sit for at least a year if not 2 why would someone draft him in the top 20 if that’s the case. I see a very good QB lasting until 2nd rnd when we draft I mean like a Jake Locker
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If Jake Locker is there, pick him up.
January 28th, 2011 at 2:56 am
Wiz! Gotta love it.
Re-sign Gallery to a short-term deal. Left side of line run blocked well last year.
Draft 2.0.
Veldheer – Gallery – Satele – Wiz 2.0 – Campbell/Walker
Strong, solid, young.
January 28th, 2011 at 5:08 am
Interesting that Wiz 2.0 opted out of the Senior Bowl.
If he went, I’m sure they would have given him some run at Center, he hasn’t played Center in over a year, and if he did well could have upped his draft stock and made some good money.
After reading his quotes in a Penn State student magazine about him wanting to play Guard and wanting nothing to do with Center, than this opting out, I wonder if that was a strategic move to have himself viewed purely as a Guard.
January 28th, 2011 at 5:10 am
Jake Locker has serious accuracy issues. Had them in college, and is still having them at the Senior Bowl apparently.
One writer described him at the Senior Bowl as a guy you would take in the top 10 if you just watched his drop-back, footwork, and release, and didn’t pay attention to where the ball actually went.
If you watch the ball, than he is not a 1st rounder by any stretch.
January 28th, 2011 at 5:22 am
Vegas,
Yeah, the concensus opinion on Locker appears to be that there is no concensus. It’s all over the charts.
I’ve heard that he really cost himself by staying in school. Supposedly he would have been in contention to be the overall #1 last year. Some say he may have slipped to the 2nd or 3rd round due to hia accuracy issues and inconsistant play.
But, then McShay still has him going in top 10 in his latest mock draft.
I guess he’s kind of an enigma. Sorta Tebow-like.
January 28th, 2011 at 5:25 am
Good morning Buck!!!
I still say to watch for Locker and his baseball ambitions. He signed and received a 300K signing bonus last year from the Angels I believe (still not sure why athletes keep their collegiate eligibility when doing this) and is considered a 5 tool Center Fielder.
If he goes to the mid 2nd round and his NFL career looks Claussen-ish, I wouldn’t be suprised if he gave baseball a second look.
BTW, Cueto got way too much money!!!
January 28th, 2011 at 5:31 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Curious to see now if Al has his sites on Wiz 2.0
January 28th, 2011 at 5:33 am
Vegas,
I saw you mention Cueto the other day. What kinda deal did he get? I’ve heard nothing about it on the local news. After you mentioned it I even went on the Cincy Enquirer web site, and didn’t see anything.
I know Votto got his deal a few weeks back. 3 yrs @ 38mil, I believe. Quite a raise from his 500,000 last year. And well deserved.
Jay Bruce got a nice new deal before that, but I’ve heard nothing about Cueto.
I’m glad to see the normally tight fisted Reds open up the checkbook. They told the voters when they put the stdiom levy on the ballot, that they would reinvest the money into the ballclub, and they are finally living up to it.
Good for them.
January 28th, 2011 at 5:34 am
*stadium
January 28th, 2011 at 5:37 am
He got something like 4 years $28 million, with a team option for a 5th year at $10 million.
Way too much money, IMO, for a young power pitcher with arm issues.
January 28th, 2011 at 5:41 am
I hope the Raiders bring in a plan B at QB for the future.
2011 is all Campbell’s, and deservingly so. But it is his last year of his contract, and if he doesn’t take this team to the playoffs, than that will be a tough decision to retain him, and if he wants to stay in the first place (he will be an UFA after 2011).
Draft a young QB in the 3rd or so, maybe bring in an Alex Smith, or something, and let that person get a year to learn while we figure things out with Soup.
January 28th, 2011 at 5:45 am
That’s a lot of money. Like I said, they are throwing some coin around. I hope their money is better spent than Al’s big spree a couple of years ago.
Javon walker, ugh. MeAngelo Hall..yikes.
Well, I got the lil ones off to school. I’m going back to bed for awhile. Be back later.
Have a good morning, Nation.
January 28th, 2011 at 5:48 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 5:25 am
Good morning Buck!!!
I still say to watch for Locker and his baseball ambitions. He signed and received a 300K signing bonus last year from the Angels I believe (still not sure why athletes keep their collegiate eligibility when doing this) and is considered a 5 tool Center Fielder.
If he goes to the mid 2nd round and his NFL career looks Claussen-ish, I wouldn’t be suprised if he gave baseball a second look.
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Agreed; I thought the same thing as the year went on and Locker struggled. Baseball is always an “out” for him and much less physically destructive than football.
I still think Locker has potential. His mechanics are great. I’d take a shot with him on a second round pick; maybe even a late first if I was a team with a QB getting near the end of the road. (Seattle, say)
That said, I think the Raiders have more pressing needs to fill if they still find Locker sitting there at #48.
January 28th, 2011 at 5:52 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 5:41 am
I hope the Raiders bring in a plan B at QB for the future.
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I agree. It’ll be tough to find the right sort of prospect…a guy who needs a year, but not much more than that.
Some possibilities in rounds 3-7 who fit that bill:
Pat Devlin, Delaware
Christian Ponder, Florida State (was a 2nd round prospect until shoulder surgery)
Greg McElroy, Alabama
Scott Tolzien, Wisconsin
Tolzien is a name I’d watch out for in 5th or 6th round; he runs an offense at Wisconsin very similar to Jackson’s with lots of play action.
January 28th, 2011 at 5:53 am
RMR @ 210:
I’m totally with you. Drives me around the bend when I hear Tatum brought up as a dirty player. Just because he destroyed guys on the field doesn’t mean he was dirty.
January 28th, 2011 at 5:55 am
203.RaiderRetribution Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 12:10 am
Satele was playing excellent once he got his starting center position back, in fact many of those long runs by McFadden, Reece, and Bush from screen passes were because of Mr. Satele’s blocks down field.
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You and priest are right; Satele got a lot better as the year went on. As you point out, he was particularly effective downfield. I will say I’m a bit concerned as to his effectiveness as a pure drive blocker. If Jackson thinks he can do it, though, you won’t hear me complain if Satele is re-signed.
January 28th, 2011 at 5:57 am
I really hope Davis doesn’t force Mario Henderson into the right tackle spot. There’s a lot of right tackle prospects to be had this year, most of whom have a ton of potential:
Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin
DeMarcus Love, Arkansas
Joseph Barksdale, LSU
Marcus Gilbert, Florida
Jason Pinkston, Pitt
Darius Morris, Temple
Only Carimi would require a trade up too.
January 28th, 2011 at 6:00 am
Good Morning AM crew!
JFB, Buckeye, Hwnrdr, PA …
January 28th, 2011 at 6:01 am
Man Tolzien looked awful in the Shrine game, and Devlin didn’t look so hot either.
I liked Ponder a lot at the beginning of the year, but by the end of it he was struggling mightily.
McElroy is intersting. Not an elite arm or athlete, but extremely heady and a high character guy.
Seems like almost every QB prospect has some serious flaws to overcome.
January 28th, 2011 at 6:03 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.ANY SNOW IN PODUNK ROCKSTAR ?
January 28th, 2011 at 6:04 am
McElroy is intersting. Not an elite arm or athlete, but extremely heady and a high character guy.
Seems like almost every QB prospect has some serious flaws to overcome.
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They certainly do. There’s not a single elite QB prospect this year.
Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick have the most potential, but they had better go into the right situation or they’ll be a mess.
Drafting McElroy in the 5th or 6th round would be fine with me. He’s apparently looked pretty damn good at the Senior Bowl this week.
I missed the Shrine game, so I’ll take your word that Tolzien and Devlin didn’t look so hot.
January 28th, 2011 at 6:04 am
Mornin’ to Rockstar, JFB, Dirt lot and the whole A.M. crew!
January 28th, 2011 at 6:05 am
Jeff Fisher isn’t going back to Philly
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal (PFT)
After being a head coach in Tennessee for 17 years, Jeff Fisher isn’t interested in taking a step back down the coaching ladder.
Fisher’s agent, Marvin Demoff, told Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News that it was “highly unlikely” that Fisher would join the Eagles’ staff.
Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer has a source that says Fisher will not be the next Eagles defensive coordinator. The same source also denied an ESPN report that Andy Reid told a few candidates that the team’s coordinator job is full.
The Fisher news is no surprise. Considering the money he’s making to walk away from Tennessee, it makes no sense to take a demotion.
Fisher has the money and the market value to wait for a better job to open next year.
UPDATE: Fisher spoke with Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean: “It’s time for me to rest, and fish. I have total peace about this right now.”
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cross him off your DC list folks!
he was a long shot to begin with..
January 28th, 2011 at 6:08 am
cross him off your DC list folks!
he was a long shot to begin with..
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Never even crossed my mind; he has no history with Davis or HueJax.
I’m crossing my fingers for Darren Perry!
January 28th, 2011 at 6:09 am
ANY SNOW IN PODUNK ROCKSTAR ?
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Good Morning Dirt Lot!
we got a bunch of snow last week … I even slid off the Hwy into the ditch heading into work one day
nothing this week. all the snow is melted and we’ve got a high of 58 today
Woohoo!!
Hows the weather in your neck of the woods (Al Roker impersonation)?
January 28th, 2011 at 6:10 am
HOW THE HELL DOES JACK TATUM MAKE ANY KIND OF DIRTY PLAYER LIST..WHAT A JOKE..
January 28th, 2011 at 6:12 am
JUST COOL AND DAMP IN CALIFORNIA CENTRAL VALLEY.FOG. U KNOW THE DRILL..
January 28th, 2011 at 6:15 am
CENTRAL VALLEY.FOG. U KNOW THE DRILL..
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Yup. I remember it well
I don’t have any family left in the Modesto/Turlock area
my brother lives in the L.A. area and his ex-wife and kids moved to Missouri about 2 hours north of me
January 28th, 2011 at 6:16 am
One thing concerns me about potentially drafting Son of Wiz (I know he’s his nephew, but “Son of Wiz” sounds better) is the fact that he apparently isn’t as strong as you’d like in the lower body and can have some problems anchoring. That’s not exactly what you want in a drive blocker.
Starting to think if we’re gonna trade up for a guard, I hope it’s for Mike Pouncey.
Name to watch: Marcus Cannon out of TCU. 6′6″, 350 pounds. Moved inside in the NFL, he’d be protected from his lack of ability to handle speed edge rushers and just be able to push DTs and linebackers around.
January 28th, 2011 at 6:17 am
Fog has been getting crazy here in the Bay also!
Good Morning Rockstar, PA, Dirt Lot, JFB…
It’s Aloha Friday…is Gabby available to get us a round of coffee and breakfast?
January 28th, 2011 at 6:20 am
I’ll take any player from TCU.
Dalton, Kerley, there S prospect and this Cannon kid.
TCU players have to be some of the best coached players in the country, and they are used to winning almost every week.
That Patterson as HC does a great job there.
January 28th, 2011 at 6:20 am
is Gabby available to get us a round of coffee and breakfast?
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yes. somebody needs to tell her this isn’t social hour. Her 15 min break isn’t until 9am PST
get to work girl!
I’ll pay for the coffee & sweet rolls
January 28th, 2011 at 6:21 am
JFB,
do you follow Norcal Bob on twitter?
whats his (and your) screen names?
January 28th, 2011 at 6:22 am
SnBPA,
What do you make of Wiz 2.0 being invited to the Senior Bowl and passing? (Not much info on this, but I see a link saying he was invited, and I see him not on the roster, so I’m kind of guessing he passed).
Could have been an opportunity to drive his draft stock up.
January 28th, 2011 at 6:23 am
I don’t have a twitter.
I don’t know Norco Bob’s (or if there even is a “Norco Bob” in the first place) but I know he brags about his followers, and 408 said he even trolls on twitter.
January 28th, 2011 at 6:24 am
248.Just Fire Baby Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 6:22 am
SnBPA,
What do you make of Wiz 2.0 being invited to the Senior Bowl and passing? (Not much info on this, but I see a link saying he was invited, and I see him not on the roster, so I’m kind of guessing he passed).
Could have been an opportunity to drive his draft stock up.
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I was very surprised by it; rarely do guys outright decline an invitation unless they’re injured or whatever.
Someone upthread theorized that Wiz thought he’d be made to play center a lot when he really only wants to play guard. Suppose that’s as plausible an explanation as any.
January 28th, 2011 at 6:25 am
Might be a lot of pressure for Stefan being coached by Uncle Steve for the team he made 8 Pro Bowls with and only team he played for.
He also lives in Oakland and goes to Napolean Kaufman’s church. Bleeds silver & black and coached under former Raider asst coach Jim Harbaugh and with former D-Line beast Chester McGlockton at Stanford
January 28th, 2011 at 6:28 am
408 said he even trolls on twitter.
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LOL!
wouldn’t surprise me …
January 28th, 2011 at 6:30 am
WILL B INTERESTING 3 MONTHES B4 THE DRAFT WITH THE CBA THING,WILL RAIDERS TRADE BACK INTO 1ST ROUND..MANY QUESTIONS..
January 28th, 2011 at 6:35 am
Free agent JaMarcus Russell left the Dolphins facility without signing a contract on Monday.
It appears the Fins were never serious about signing Russell, only bringing him in for a “tire kicking” along with numerous other unsigned quarterbacks.
-Roto World (11/15/2010)
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JFB,
please pass this along to Debo for me, would ya?
January 28th, 2011 at 6:38 am
Someone upthread theorized that Wiz thought he’d be made to play center a lot when he really only wants to play guard. Suppose that’s as plausible an explanation as any.
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That was me, lol.
Usually the Senior Bowl is a place where players get asked to do things that they didn’t do in college but will need to do in the pro’s. (QB’s under center, switching positions, etc.)
Since Wiz didn’t take one snap at C this past year, you would figure he would have been asked to take some reps at C and maybe even play a little there in the game and possibily create some momentum for him as a Center prospect.
That will not be the case now. Who knows though, he is a real good dude, and he may be teaching a HS English like he did last summer and I can be looking way too much into it.
January 28th, 2011 at 6:38 am
THOSE TIRES WERE AROUND HIS WASTE HUH ROCKSTAR !!!
January 28th, 2011 at 6:38 am
Found you on twitter Rockstar, and 408…but can’t seem to follow using my phone…
January 28th, 2011 at 6:39 am
If you can see that your tire is flat, do you really need to kick it?
January 28th, 2011 at 6:40 am
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco stated that he would look forward to seeing Russell in the Cincinnati Bengals 2010 training camp. Despite this, the Bengals stated they had no interest in Russell because they considered him a “project player.”
On September 26, 2010, ESPN.com reported that Russell has begun to work out with former NBA standout and head coach John Lucas, and is also consulting with him as a ‘life coach.’ Lucas is noted to have been through his own drug issues while a professional athlete, as well as counseled others in similar situations after he retired as a player. It is thought that the relationship is Russell’s first publicly-known step towards a goal of re-signing with some NFL team in the future.
On November 2, 2010, it was reported that Russell worked out for the Washington Redskins, along with about two dozen other free agents. It was also reported that Russell weighed 286 pounds at the workout.
On November 15, 2010, Russell worked out for the Miami Dolphins with four other quarterbacks (Tom Brandstater, Tommy Grady, J. T. O’Sullivan, and Patrick Ramsey) to replace Chad Pennington, whose season (and possibly career) was ended on his very first snap for the regular season during the November 14 29-17 win against the Tennessee Titans. Ramsey was eventually signed by the Dolphins
NFL.com’s Steve Wyche claimed that Russell is the biggest draft bust in NFL history. The Huffington Post named Russell one of the 13 biggest draft busts in NFL history. ESPN’s Bill Williamson called Russell a “talented but extremely disappointing” quarterback.
His tenure with the Oakland Raiders was the shortest tenure with the drafting team among quarterbacks taken number 1 overall in the NFL draft. Also among those quarterbacks, Russell has the worst starting record.
In addition, Russell’s 2009 passer rating of 50.0 was the lowest rating by a starting quarterback in the NFL since 1998. His final stats during his tenure as a Raider were 52.1 % pass completion, 18-23 TD-INT ratio, a passer rating of 65.2, and 15 lost fumbles.
-WIKI
Ouch !!!
January 28th, 2011 at 6:42 am
THOSE TIRES WERE AROUND HIS WASTE HUH ROCKSTAR !!!
If you can see that your tire is flat, do you really need to kick it?
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Russell certainly didn’t have a Goodyear
January 28th, 2011 at 6:43 am
Ask Alex Smith if Russell is the biggest bust ever, we didn’t pass on best QB in NFL for a tiny hands spread O QB, I hope they run him out their another season and wonder why they suck.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!
January 28th, 2011 at 6:43 am
Nice Rockstar!
January 28th, 2011 at 6:44 am
Did you start following Bruce yet on twitter?
Between him, Bush and Huffy247, they are some serious Twitter queens.
January 28th, 2011 at 6:44 am
BRING BACK “THE DEUCE”
January 28th, 2011 at 6:46 am
Haven’t followed BG yet, but do follow Bush and Huffy…Huff cracks me up on there…
And you woul dlike him Rockstar…hates the Lakers too!
January 28th, 2011 at 6:46 am
project player?
had May thru August to work out and get ready to try out for NFL teams (with the help of a life coach) and nothing but crickets. 2 more months go by and he weighs in at 285+ ???
6 months is plenty of time to shed some weight man!
Patrick Ramsey > JaWalrus
wow
January 28th, 2011 at 6:48 am
BRING BACK “THE DEUCE”
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so glad we flushed him!
January 28th, 2011 at 6:48 am
Jamarcus should have played in the UFL last year.
Stupid, stupid mistake on his part, but than again, seems like par for the course.
January 28th, 2011 at 6:50 am
Jamarcus should have played in the UFL last year.
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you think he could have cracked the Locos roster?
January 28th, 2011 at 6:50 am
Welcome back Steve Wisniewski.
Hopefully Wiz and Biekert turn into excellent coaches for the Raiders.
January 28th, 2011 at 6:52 am
I think Wiz will do ok. Glad that he is starting as an Assistant OL coach…
January 28th, 2011 at 6:54 am
whats up Marley?!?
January 28th, 2011 at 6:55 am
BRING RUSSELL BACK 2 THE TEAM,PAY HIM IN CHEESBURGERS & PURPLE-DRANK,TELL ALL THE FUTURE DRAFT PICKS..THIS IS WHAT NOT 2 DO…
January 28th, 2011 at 6:56 am
Glad that he is starting as an Assistant OL coach
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me too!
He was S&C for Stanford last year.
Amazing that we’re keeping Brad Roll on staff. GGrrr
January 28th, 2011 at 7:00 am
Amazing that we’re keeping Brad Roll on staff. GGrrr
That gets me too! I guess the Hammy lives on!
January 28th, 2011 at 7:00 am
Dirt Lot,
I’m sure JaWalrus will be a hot topic at the Rookie Symposium this year.
Last year at that time he was still on the Raiders roster and nobody knew about the Drank!
Love him or hate him, Cris Carter speaks his mind. Sort of like Warren Sapp that way
January 28th, 2011 at 7:02 am
Hwnrdr,
nobody should be more pissed than Walt McFadden.
Didn’t he miss like 10 weeks of the regular season due to Hammy-Gate?
Seems like him & Travis Goethel came back around the same time, no?
January 28th, 2011 at 7:05 am
I know right…I’ll never forget against Houston when McFadden (Darren) broke free through the hole and had like 2 steps on the defender. Probably could have scored, but…after 23 yards…had to hobble out of bounds because of his Hammy!
January 28th, 2011 at 7:08 am
i’ll bet fisher hooks up with one of the networks and follows gruden path until a sweet job comes a calling
January 28th, 2011 at 7:20 am
LOL @ “Hammy-Gate”
January 28th, 2011 at 7:24 am
Morning fellas. Nice to see the Wiz on the roster. Surprised he didn’t replace Roll though.
January 28th, 2011 at 7:29 am
Underclassmen Eligibile for 2011 NFL Draft
Sorted by Position
Quarterbacks
Gabbert, Blaine Missouri
Mallett, Ryan Arkansas
Newton, Cam Auburn
Running Backs
Clay, John Wisconsin
Evans, Darren Virginia Tech
Harper, Jamie Clemson
Hynoski, Henry Pittsburgh
Ingram, Mark Alabama
Jones, Taiwan Eastern Washington
Leshoure, Mikel Illinois
Lewis, Dion Pittsburgh
Ridley, Stevan LSU
Rodgers, Jacquizz Oregon State
Todman, Jordan Connecticut
Vereen, Shane California
Williams, Ryan Virginia Tech
Wide Receivers
Baldwin, Jonathan Pittsburgh
Brown, DeAndre Southern Mississippi
Cobb, Randall Kentucky
Doss, Tandon Indiana
Green, A.J. Georgia
Gurley, Tori South Carolina
Hazelton, Vidal Cincinnati
Jones, Julio Alabama
Smith, Torrey Maryland
Tight Ends
Rudolph, Kyle Notre Dame
Tackles
Claytor, Nick Georgia Tech
Smith, Tyron USC
Defensive Ends
Bowers, Da’Quan Clemson
Parr, Zane Virginia
Smith, Aldon Missouri
Watt, J.J. Wisconsin
Defensive Tackles
Casey, Jurrell USC
Dareus, Marcell Alabama
Fairley, Nick Auburn
Guy, Lawrence Arizona State
Liuget, Corey Illinois
Powe, Jerrell Mississippi
Siligi, Sealver Utah
Wilkerson, Muhammad Temple
Linebackers
Ayers, Akeem UCLA
Houston, Justin Georgia
Keiser, Tom Stanford
Wilson, Martez Illinois
Defensive Backs
Burton, Brandon Utah
Hamler, Jamel Fresno State
Harris, Brandon Miami (Fl)
Hill, Will Florida
Moore, Rahim UCLA
Peterson, Patrick LSU
Sands, Robert West Virginia
Sash, Tyler Iowa
Tarrant, Jerrard Georgia Tech
Williams, Aaron Texas
January 28th, 2011 at 7:41 am
Gabbert, Blaine Missouri
Mallett, Ryan Arkansas
Ingram, Mark Alabama
Ridley, Stevan LSU
Cobb, Randall Kentucky
Doss, Tandon Indiana
Jones, Julio Alabama
Smith, Aldon Missouri
Dareus, Marcell Alabama
Peterson, Patrick LSU
Sash, Tyler Iowa
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Let’s go Podunk!
January 28th, 2011 at 8:04 am
Mornin am crew!
Back with a cup of java.
One of Wiz’s first pet projects could be Big Bruce Campbell. AD talked at the presser about seeing him on the field this year.
The knock on the guy coming out of college was that he lacked a mean streak. Sporting News said he was a physical marvel, but more of a finesse blocker who lacked a nasty streak. (although I didn’t see it in his highlight clip. I thought he was burying people).
One thing the Wiz never lacked was a nasty streak. If he could instill some of that as well as help with the fundamentals of switching to guard,technique wise, well BC could be a monster.
I still think that would be an awesome sight..that big, fast dude pulling and leading DMac on a sweep. Potentially devestating.
January 28th, 2011 at 8:04 am
So, um, who’s the O Line coach?
January 28th, 2011 at 8:06 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 7:02 am
Hwnrdr,
nobody should be more pissed than Walt McFadden.
Didn’t he miss like 10 weeks of the regular season due to Hammy-Gate?
Seems like him & Travis Goethel came back around the same time, no
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Yep. Goethel came back for the Steeler game; McFadden was active the next week against Miami.
Goethel came back just in time to be assigned to cover Mike Wallace at times…except for the 5 safety disaster, that was the WTF?! defensive moment of the season.
McFadden came back just in time to get absolutely torched against the Miami receivers.
Good times all around!
January 28th, 2011 at 8:07 am
285.LA to TheBay Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 8:04 am
So, um, who’s the O Line coach?
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No one yet.
January 28th, 2011 at 8:08 am
LA,
STBD. More importantly, who’s the DC?
Guess we’ll have to wait til after the SB for that one. Maybe OL coach as well.
January 28th, 2011 at 8:13 am
I think if they were going to do something like drag Bresnehan back from Arenaball or wherever he’s at, they’d have already done it.
He might be their last resort option if they get rebuffed by Moss and GB or whoever else they might be waiting on.
January 28th, 2011 at 8:14 am
There is definitely a pattern emerging from the guys that the Raiders are showing interest in (and NOT showing interest in) at the Senior Bowl.
Allen Bailey and Cedrick Thornton: DE/DT hybrids, both about 6′4″ and between 280 and 300 lbs. This sounds like another Lamarr Houston clone, which would be nice to add some depth to the line.
Kendrick Burney and Jalil Brown: man corners, both have fluid hips and jam well at the line, no surprise that Al is looking for some CB’s that can play man-2-man.
Casey Matthews: instinctual LB, in the mold of Goethel and McClain, I hope Al goes this route, rather than…
Dontay Moch: workout warrior LB with no skills on the field
Joe Lefeged: kick returner/special teams ace
Gabe Carimi: tall (6′7″), large (315lbs) and active OT, with a run-blocking specialty that can play all over the line.
Roy Helu Jr: sounds like Huggy Bear V2.0 but he is a tough runner with ST ability and local ties (San Ramon High). Bush insurance I assume.
No nose tackles, interior O-lineman, QB’s or WR’s. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss…
January 28th, 2011 at 8:22 am
So, um, who’s the O Line coach?
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John Matsko from Baltimore
January 28th, 2011 at 8:23 am
BBB,
You wouldn’t be interested in Carimi at RT? If the Raiders could land him, probably by trading up into late Rd 1, that would be a coup, IMO.
I would like to see an O-lineman who could step in and hopefully start with the first pick.
Those Wisconsin lineman are road graders who usually pan out.
January 28th, 2011 at 8:23 am
That your final answer?
January 28th, 2011 at 8:26 am
We swung & missed with Pagano & Thurman …
next up I have to think are Moss & Perry from GB or Butler & Horton from Pittsburgh
this would sell me on that 3-4 attacking defense rumor and Hue’s promise to build a bully
January 28th, 2011 at 8:26 am
Yeah, but who’s the NT? Kelly?
January 28th, 2011 at 8:27 am
A rookie?
Don’t know why we’d mess with a good thing.
January 28th, 2011 at 8:28 am
I would like to see the raiders grab a young QB to groom behind JC for a year or so. Does anybody think there’s a chance Andy Dalton from TCU slips to the 3rd Rd?
Seems like Mayock is saying his stock is rising. Has a bigger arm than people first thought. Plus, he has all the intangibles.
Like I said, would prefer that # 48 be somebody that could step in and play immediately.
Will there be any good QB’s left in 3rd rd and lower?
January 28th, 2011 at 8:33 am
dont get me wrong, I really like most of the players we are looking at (read: everyone except Dontay Moch), I am just concerned about the positions we don’t seem to be looking at; ie Nose Tackle and Gaurds/Centers.
If we could get Gabe Carimi in any way possible, I would be estatic with this draft, and if we followed that up by taking Casey Matthews in the middle rounds, I wouldn’t care who else we drafted. Straight Dope!
January 28th, 2011 at 8:37 am
Remember, Moss has been with the Pakers since 2007, and helped run a 4-3 defense. They didn’t switch to a 3-4 until 09.
January 28th, 2011 at 8:39 am
Winston Moss would be great! If that came with Darren Perry in some way or form…
Well, I can dream too right?
January 28th, 2011 at 8:40 am
Good Morning Raider Nation!!!
January 28th, 2011 at 8:41 am
Perry has bounced between 4-3 and 3-4 defenses. Getting him also does not = a transition to 3-4 necessarily.
January 28th, 2011 at 8:42 am
I think JaMarcus Russell debacle scared Al Davis off any potential QB prospects in the first 3 rounds …
it’s the Jason Campbell show in Oakland 2011.
Just to prove we’re serious, here’s Hue Jackson & Al Saunders and we might even throw in a Jim Zorn & Mark Brunell to boot
Campbell’s RB’s, FB, WR’s & TE’s will be much the same. Same playbook & play caller for once in his life
the only MAJOR differences will be O-Line and no more cake schedule
the Raiders seldom ever plan ahead. They don’t have a GM like New England, Philly, Indy or Baltimore
January 28th, 2011 at 8:43 am
Just say no to Jeff Fisher as DC. He will be to in demand and will leave very quickly.
January 28th, 2011 at 8:45 am
Why did Nnamdi drop out of the pro bowl?
Anyone?
Anyone?
January 28th, 2011 at 8:45 am
Dakota,
Darren Perry may be a candidate for the Raiders DC job. Coached DB’s in Oakland 2007 & 2008, where Asomugha made his first 2 Pro Bowls
Darren Perry spent 4 of his first 5 years coaching (2002 Cincy & 2004-2006 Pittsburgh) under Dick LeBeau … the past 2 years under Dom Capers
the only 2 years he didn’t work on a 3-4 Defense, he worked for a 3-4 DC in Rob Ryan!
January 28th, 2011 at 8:47 am
Dakota, #21 got hurt during practice!
January 28th, 2011 at 8:49 am
Dakota,
you’re right about Winston Moss.
He didn’t work with a 3-4 Defense until Dom Capers came to Green Bay 2 years ago.
Seattle & New Orleans from 1998-2005 didn’t run a 3-4 and neither did GB 2006-2008
January 28th, 2011 at 8:49 am
Like I said, he has worked with both systems. Fact.
January 28th, 2011 at 8:50 am
Jackson: Hey, Ted, how are you? Hue Jackson.
Thompson: Great, getting ready for the big game!
Jackson: Yeah, good luck to you. Great news for the Packers organization. Admire the way you’ve built it up.
Thompson: If you say so, but, man am I a fan of you!
Jackson: Oh yeah?
Thompson: Heck yeah, I can’t believe I got you on my line, what can I do for ya? You want tickets? Maybe you could come in and rub elbows with the team?
Jackson: Well, I don’t know that that would be appropria–
Thompson: Say, I thought you were Australian?
Jackson: Uh, I’m from South Central, Ted.
Thompson: Of course! You Hollywood types are so good with accents.
Jackson: Hollywood– Ted, I was calling about getting Winston Moss over here for an interview.
Thompson: Winston Moss?
Jackson: Yeah, to interview for defensive coordinator.
Thompson: Wait, what– what does Hugh Jackman want with Winston Moss?
Jackson: Ted, this is Hue Jackson…. of the Oakland Raiders?
Click.
January 28th, 2011 at 8:51 am
ray,
Nnamdi broke the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot…
January 28th, 2011 at 8:51 am
307.r8eray Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 8:47 am
Dakota, #21 got hurt during practice!
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How bad?
January 28th, 2011 at 8:53 am
311.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 8:51 am
ray,
Nnamdi broke the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot…
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lol, that would make it easier to re-sign him!
January 28th, 2011 at 8:53 am
I think they look at some very late-round QB prospects. This is not an area of extreme need AND they dont want to put any added pressure on Campbell, just a guy who can develop as the 3rd stringer. I have a hunch they will try and find a guy that is quite a bit taller than Gradkowski. Hue seems to like the tall O-line with a tall Qb who can see over it.
January 28th, 2011 at 8:55 am
Dakota,
Still haven’t heard an official explanation. I think somebody on here speculated he tweeked an ankle.
Besides, nobody wants to actually play in the game. It’s an honor to be voted in and acknowledged by your peers. that and the trip to hawaii. lol.
He was there in Hawaii, btw. That Paul Gutierez guy from CSNBay area drew the tough assignment of interviewing him poolside.
Do you think Adrian Peterson ever sits there poolside at the pro bowl and turns to the person next to him and says “You’re picturing me as a hot brunette in a slinky black bikini again, aren’t you?”
If not, he probably should. Or not.
January 28th, 2011 at 8:55 am
I am excited to see Champ and Nnamdi locking people down next year.
fugg Routt and his burn factor.
January 28th, 2011 at 8:56 am
But remember…Woodson was hurt his last year here and he was jettisoned to Green Bay and had a spectacular career turn around there…I hope Asomugha stays…
January 28th, 2011 at 8:59 am
A QB name to look at is Mike Hartline, QB Kentucky.
He has the height (6′6″) with a career completion percentage of 61.2% and has started well over 27 games; for those that believe in the 26-27-60 rule of drafting QB’s.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:00 am
Speculation in the last week or so is that the team is waiting on an assistant coach in the postseason. Reuben Frank of CSNPhilly.com speculates that the man Andy Reid has his eye on must be Green Bay Packers defensive backs coach Darren Perry.
Frank speculates that Reid avoided the coaches convention that is the Senior Bowl because he didn’t want to be overrun by the masses of unemployed coaches there looking for a job. Frank says as with most things the Eagles do, there is a plan.
If the Eagles are targeting Perry, or another Packers assistant coach, consider that when the Chicago Bears were trying to fill their vacant offensive coordinator position last year, Mike McCarthy denied them permission to meet with quarterbacks coach Tom Clements. Maybe Reid and the Eagles will get a different response if they call. Clements has been credited for a lot of work with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and maybe the Packers didn’t want him going to help their division rival.
-Brad Biggs (National Football Post)
January 28th, 2011 at 9:01 am
Wow…the Jets are gonna let Cromartie walk??
January 28th, 2011 at 9:03 am
that would make it easier to re-sign him!
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yeah, #21 with a broken fifth metatarsal bone in his foot would “only” get $12 million per season
Make it happen, AL!
January 28th, 2011 at 9:03 am
Assistant coaches should all have a clause in their contracts that says in the event their team denies them permission to interview for a position that would be considered a promotion, then the team must pay said assistant the average salary of the position for which they were denied the ability to inview.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:09 am
Dakota,
Agreed #322
in most cases, an asst coach getting bumped to Coordinator would have their pay tripled at the very least … unless they came to Oakland
Mike Singletary as LB Coach for Minnesota probably makes the same as Hue Jackson as HC in Oakland, LOL
January 28th, 2011 at 9:15 am
I may be way off base, but I said it before, it’s my gut feeling that Nnamdi is coming back. He could get blown away by an offer he couldn’t refuse. But, I don’t know if anybody is going to outbid Al for a cover corner’s services.
Nnamdi went on his espn media tour last week or whenever, and seemed to take offense at everybody’s assumption that he would bolt Oakland as soon as possible.
He has made it clear that returning is defenitely an option. He’s a Cal guy with deep roots in the community, who seems to take his civic responsibilities seriously.
The Raiders seem to be improving. He can legitmately say that he’s been through the tough times and doesn’t want to bail on his teammates when they are ready to compete for the division.
He can cash Al’s checks..hopefully in the 10-12 mil range..not 17. Al made it clear he wasn’t going to pay that, and look himself in the mirror and realize he made the right choice.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:16 am
Jeff Fisher to take the year off coaching
Cromartie sucks …
January 28th, 2011 at 9:22 am
SI.com’s Peter King suspects Larry Fitzgerald is going to “want out” of Arizona after his contract is up in 2012.
King’s prognostication bolsters a shaky report by NESN.com that the Cardinals would be willing to consider dealing Fitz if the price is right. The franchise doesn’t have a strong history of committing its full resources to winning, and Fitz has already let it be known that he’s not happy about the QB situation. We wouldn’t bank on Fitzgerald being dealt unless a contender is willing to overpay in a draft pick/quarterback package.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:24 am
I had that same injury. Back on my feet in no time.
Unfortunately, so did Chaz and we saw how that went.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:25 am
Nnamdi will be back!
Print that!
Word!
Oh snap!
January 28th, 2011 at 9:25 am
Jets gonna break the bank for Nnamdi
January 28th, 2011 at 9:26 am
Titans confirm they still plan to trade or release Vince Young.
-PFT
January 28th, 2011 at 9:27 am
Morning Nation..
January 28th, 2011 at 9:30 am
Al liked Roy more than Larry in that draft because larry lacked great speed (as I remember), and I don’t think we can afford him.
We can’t have Seymour, Nnamdi, and Larry. That’s around $30m+ in salary for 3 players.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:30 am
# priesttj Says:
January 27th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
YA A rookie is also unproven what makes you think te next rookie will outplay last years players? You can only throw so many drafts at one position. Let the guys we darfted last year develope. We need one WR who is a posession type because at this point we don’t have one that is reliable. We need a young propect to backup TK. I would love a truely great TE to go with Zack because when he went out we suffered. When Chaz was out we suffered. And when DMC wen down we suffered. If TK goes down we will be hurting bigtime.
As much as people rip Gallery he’s steady and abetter than average OG. I want this defense as strong as possible when it gets late in the year. We were way too inconsistent.
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Yes, a rookie is indeed also unproven. All rookies are. Even the “possession receiver” and “truly great TE” you covet.
The Raiders should draft all the players they can at a position of need. Because if, say, a 4th round pick who couldn’t get on the field last season ends up not being able to cut it as a starter (not exactly an unlikely scenario), then you have someone else to go to. Considering all the free agents on the inside of the line (Satele, Gallery, and Loper), the Raiders currently have two interior linemen on the roster, one of whom only suited up two or three times last season and never got meaningful playing time at RG.
Al seems happy with the receiving corps, although I wouldn’t mind having a “possession receiver”. Best chance of that happening is Hue convincing Al to bring in Chad Johnson. And a TE to complement Miller would be nice as well, although I would prefer if they brought in a blocking TE because it seems like that’s the one thing the TEs currently on the roster have a problem with.
As far as a DT goes, I’d rather get a young prospect to replace John Henderson, since TK, Seymour and Bryant are all similar players. Houston is also capable of playing inside. If anything, the Raiders need a DE who can back up Shaughnessy and fill in for Houston when he moves inside. The lack of depth at DE is far more concerning to me.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:30 am
326.r8eray Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 9:22 am
SI.com’s Peter King suspects Larry Fitzgerald is going to “want out” of Arizona after his contract is up in 2012.
King’s prognostication bolsters a shaky report by NESN.com that the Cardinals would be willing to consider dealing Fitz if the price is right. The franchise doesn’t have a strong history of committing its full resources to winning, and Fitz has already let it be known that he’s not happy about the QB situation. We wouldn’t bank on Fitzgerald being dealt unless a contender is willing to overpay in a draft pick/quarterback package.
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Sign and trade Gallery for Fitz? Why wouldn’t the Cards to that deal, I mean Gallery was the #2 overall pick!
January 28th, 2011 at 9:32 am
Wow, did Jerry actually break this story, or did he get it off of own of the networks, or AP?
Anyone else notice thta usually the only sports News this rag reports is the stuff handed to them on a silver platter by SI, ESPN, NFL Network, or Associated Press?
Think about it… when was the last tiem Timmy Kawakami exposed a REAL story and not just gossip to his readers? Like for instance, why did Nnamdi Asomugha pull out of the Pro Bowl?
Seriously wouldn’t Raider fans like to know the reason? Isn’t that why Timmy is paid the big bucks..?
Yo Tim, what’s the answer… or are you too busy watching Justin Beiber videos to actually work for your money?
January 28th, 2011 at 9:33 am
I wouldn’t trade for VY, but I don’t think it’s a bad idea to sign him as a FA. I wouldn’t give him a lot money, and I will keep him on a short leash.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:34 am
Sign and trade Gallery for Fitz? Why wouldn’t the Cards to that deal, I mean Gallery was the #2 overall pick!
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LMAO!
Quick, sign JaMarcus and include him in a package deal! A #1 and #2 overall pick!
January 28th, 2011 at 9:36 am
I don’t know that we need another TE to compliment Miller at this time. If by some miracle Kyle Rudolph fell to us, we should take him, but other than him the TE’s in this draft are so-so. We already have a great blocking TE in Khalif Barnes and a fantastic H-back mismatch in Marcel Reece, I think those two guys compliment Miller very well. We could use another all-around TE stud, but I don’t see anyone like that available to us in this particular draft.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:38 am
Would rather countinue to build thruthe draft then give up a lot for Fitz..
would love to have him tho..
January 28th, 2011 at 9:39 am
BART Bridge Blues Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 9:36 am
I don’t know that we need another TE to compliment Miller at this time. If by some miracle Kyle Rudolph fell to us, we should take him, but other than him the TE’s in this draft are so-so. We already have a great blocking TE in Khalif Barnes and a fantastic H-back mismatch in Marcel Reece, I think those two guys compliment Miller very well. We could use another all-around TE stud, but I don’t see anyone like that available to us in this particular draft.
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I like Myers…
January 28th, 2011 at 9:39 am
Right now, knowing we don’t have a first round pick, I just can’t get into draft talk.
Al….never trade the first round pick again!
January 28th, 2011 at 9:40 am
Yeah, I don’t think getting another stud TE should be a priority, unless, as you said, Rudolph falls to the Raiders.
A blocking TE in the sixth or seventh round couldn’t hurt, but the Raiders have a lot of other positions of need and Miller is going to get a sizable contract.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:43 am
Dakota Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 9:39 am
Right now, knowing we don’t have a first round pick, I just can’t get into draft talk.
Al….never trade the first round pick again!
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feels the same as the year we traded for Moss..
January 28th, 2011 at 9:48 am
There’s only 1 skill position I want to see the Raiders draft: possession receiver. We have plenty of vertical threats.
The greatest Raiders receiver of all time is Fred Biletnikoff of whom Ken Stabler once said, “Hell, I could outrun him.”
Biletnikoff had no speed, but he ran routes to utter perfection and caught absolutely everything thrown his way.
Someone remind Al that Cliff Branch isn’t the only WR the Raiders have ever had.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:49 am
Dakota,
We had a great draft last year. If you think about it in terms of production and playing time, Houston and Veldheer could have been 1st RD picks, and Ford would have been an early 2nd IMO (also looking at those draft do overs.
We also drafted McClain who I think will be a beast in this league.
I’m glad we had a great draft last year since we don’t have a 1st this year, but I agree with you. We shouldn’t trade our 1st. We should have traded Moss maybe a 3rd for Seymour.
Trading Moss for a 4th, and then trading a 1st for Seymour pi$$ed me off.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:50 am
I think a lot of draftniks miss the point when I see them projecting a cornerback to the Raiders because of Nnamdi’s potential departure. No rookie corner who the Raiders could land is going to step into Nnamdi’s shoes immediately. Maybe Patrick Peterson or Prince Amukamara could, but they’re both top 10 picks.
I wouldn’t mind seeing a weakside linebacker drafted, but I get the feeling either Groves or Goethel will fill that position next season.
Unless it’s a possession WR, I want the draft to be linemen, linemen and more linemen. Maybe a developmental QB like Greg McElroy in round 6.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:50 am
yeah it’s just not as fun, when all of the #1 prospects at every position are predicted to be taken before our first pick.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:51 am
@Dakota
Anywhere in the back of your mind do you think it is a good thing the Raiders do not have a first round pick?
I know we do not know what is going to happen with the CBA and the rookie salary issue, but could we take the money and get a couple of proven vets instead?
We seem to be a pretty young team, would now be the time to add some older guys? A couple O-linemen, D-Takcle (NT) and/or a OLB?
January 28th, 2011 at 9:52 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 9:48 am
There’s only 1 skill position I want to see the Raiders draft: possession receiver. We have plenty of vertical threats.
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Tim Brownish type of player comes to mind.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:53 am
Damn you BB
Damn you Patssies!!
Damn you Brady!
Damn the Tuck rule!!
Damn their trades!!!
I hate them all!!!!!!!
January 28th, 2011 at 9:53 am
I’d love for the Raiders to draft Austin Pettis, but I just don’t see it happening. Al loves his young receivers too much.
The upshot? Next year, assuming Heyward-Bey doesn’t live up to his draft status, Al can draft Michael Floyd in the first round.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:55 am
The upshot? Next year, assuming Heyward-Bey doesn’t live up to his draft status, Al can draft Michael Floyd in the first round.
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Yes please.
For this year, I’d wet myself if Jonathan Baldwin somehow fell to #48 and the Raiders pounced.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:57 am
If Nnamdi leaves, the Raiders should sign Jonathan Joseph or Richard Marshall AND draft a CB.
No rookie or FA will have quite the effect Nnamdi does, obviously, but at least the Raiders will be able to move around some money. In the event that happens, the Raiders need to be focused on finding a young CB who excels in man coverage.
January 28th, 2011 at 9:57 am
I feel your pain O. Pats fans are so entitled its pathetic. My sister-in-law lived in Boston for the last 5 years, so she thinks that the Patriots are like invincible and that Tom Brady is jesus resurrected.
Easily my favorite moment of the post-season was watching the Pats go down in flames against the Jets, while my sis in law kept saying “But they were supposed to win, ESPN said they were gonna win.”
January 28th, 2011 at 9:58 am
Daft WR V Brown from SDSU!
Go Aztecs!!!
Go Bucks!!!
Damn you Mich!
January 28th, 2011 at 9:59 am
Damn you BB
Damn you Patssies!!
Damn you Brady!
Damn the Tuck rule!!
Damn their trades!!!
I hate them all!!!!!!!
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Did anybody think of the Tuck Rule BS when saw Sanchez 2nd quarter fumble? I was that has to be a incomplete pass, just like the Tuck Rule?
January 28th, 2011 at 10:00 am
348.DutchRaider77 Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 9:51 am
@Dakota
Anywhere in the back of your mind do you think it is a good thing the Raiders do not have a first round pick?
I know we do not know what is going to happen with the CBA and the rookie salary issue, but could we take the money and get a couple of proven vets instead?
We seem to be a pretty young team, would now be the time to add some older guys? A couple O-linemen, D-Takcle (NT) and/or a OLB?
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Not really. Especially since it is the 17th pick…perfect spot to draft a C, G, NT….pretty inexpensive contract (last year it was 5 years $18 million with only about $10 million guaranteed for the 17th pick Iupoti). If Al misses on the 17th pick it doesn’t hurt as much as when he misses on a top ten pick (Gallery, Huff, DHB, Russell).
January 28th, 2011 at 10:00 am
In the event that happens, the Raiders need to be focused on finding a young CB who excels in man coverage.
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Might be McFadden or Ware, who knows? Let’s see how WMcFadden can play with a complete training camp. Nnamdi raved about his coverage ability before he popped that hammy and fell way behind.
I like the idea of signing Richard Martin though if Asomugha takes a walk.
January 28th, 2011 at 10:01 am
And by “Richard Martin” I mean “Richard Marshall” Fail.
January 28th, 2011 at 10:02 am
352.SilverNBlackPA Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 9:55 am
The upshot? Next year, assuming Heyward-Bey doesn’t live up to his draft status, Al can draft Michael Floyd in the first round.
+++++++++++
Yes please.
For this year, I’d wet myself if Jonathan Baldwin somehow fell to #48 and the Raiders pounced.
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Floyd is the real deal.
January 28th, 2011 at 10:02 am
BBB,
LMAO @ “but they were supposed to win, ESPN said they were gonna win”
Thx bro. That made me feel better!
Still LMAO
January 28th, 2011 at 10:03 am
Yeah I definitely am eager to see how McFadden develops from year 1 to year 2. Ware, too. John Marshall was a big fan of Ware, said he could even play safety. We’ll have to see if the new DC agrees.
January 28th, 2011 at 10:04 am
Don’t worry guys, I know it is disappointing that we don’t have a first round draft pick and the draft talk will be super speculative, and there will be no free agency period, but take heart….all is not lost for this winter/Spring…..the Lakers are looking like themselves again, so at least we have that!
January 28th, 2011 at 10:04 am
yeah, real quote. I was just laughing my arse off the whole time. Girls watching football are hilarious.
January 28th, 2011 at 10:05 am
I think I’m gonna start beating the drum for Jurrell Casey out of USC for defensive tackle.
6′1″, 305 pounds. Squat, strong, tough to move. Need someone like that to stuff the run.
January 28th, 2011 at 10:07 am
You People.
Ford, Chaz, and Murphy will make you forget all about M Floyd.
DHB will block faster and better than any WR in the NFL. That dude can block! lol
January 28th, 2011 at 10:07 am
If DHB produces 50+ catches in Year #3 it’ll be like he was our first round pick this year, because he’s been utterly non existant the first 2 years!
drafted in the Top 10 and only has 35 catches in 2 seasons?
*puke*
January 28th, 2011 at 10:08 am
At least I have Netflix to pass the time….working through season 2 of Californication and season 1 of Battlestar Gallactica at work via the Netflix watch instantly option.
Yeah baby!
January 28th, 2011 at 10:11 am
I wonder if owners have 100% name rights to their teams?
And if so…can they dump the NFL, keep the name of team and sign other players (e.g. AFL, UFL, CFL), if the new CBA is not reached?
January 28th, 2011 at 10:12 am
Damn the Lakers!
I have SDSU BB team. Damn you BYU!
I have my Bucks!! I love my Bucks! Damn you Mich!
The Raiders are my passion. It’s a way of life ( Culture). Thank you Al Davis!
January 28th, 2011 at 10:12 am
Battlestar Gallactica
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Dakota,
is that the Scientology movie with John Travolta based off of a book by L. Ron Hubbard ???
January 28th, 2011 at 10:17 am
371.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 10:12 am
Battlestar Gallactica
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Dakota,
is that the Scientology movie with John Travolta based off of a book by L. Ron Hubbard ???
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No, that would be Battlefield Earth…Battlestar Gallactica is a TV show remake of a 1970s or 80s TV show starring Lorne Greene.
January 28th, 2011 at 10:18 am
Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum conceded Friday that it “could be time to move on” from DE Vernon Gholston.
Tannenbaum tempered that assessment by indicating that his coaching staff “see if there’s a role that makes sense” for Gholston before making a move. Reading between the lines, Tannenbaum is ready to move on from his 2008 first-round bust.
January 28th, 2011 at 10:19 am
I am gonna go ahead and get on the Cedric Thornton bandwagon right now. Dude has been a beast at the Senior Bowl, is a small school hidden gem, and the Raiders seem VERY interested. Like this kid a lot for our Waffle-led D-line.
January 28th, 2011 at 10:23 am
I’m not sure the Raiders have room for Vernon Gholston if Jarvis Moss, Trevor Scott, Kam Wimbley & Quinton Groves all return …
wouldn’t mind to see him replace Ricky Brown or Bruce Davis though, I guess. Depth?
January 28th, 2011 at 10:24 am
No, that would be Battlefield Earth
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oh, ok
I was gonna say, I hope you’re not THAT weird
January 28th, 2011 at 10:41 am
376.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 10:24 am
No, that would be Battlefield Earth
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oh, ok
I was gonna say, I hope you’re not THAT weird
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I have seen Battlefield Earth….very very bad movie.
January 28th, 2011 at 10:47 am
I love Sci-fi movies…..one of my favs of all time…Enemy Mine.
January 28th, 2011 at 10:48 am
I have seen Battlefield Earth….very very bad movie
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HORRIBLE move, but one of those that’s so bad, it’s fun to watch.
January 28th, 2011 at 10:50 am
I always wondered why Travolta took that role….never knew that L Ron Hubbard or whatever his name was, wrote it.
January 28th, 2011 at 10:53 am
mornin nation,
i miss sunday football games. don’t think much of this super bowl,, go aaron rodgers and green bay!! but this sunday is way cool,,, lakers and celtics, lakes gonna whip some green azz,,,on national tv!!!
January 28th, 2011 at 10:55 am
Quick mock draft:
2nd round – Jurrell Casey, DT, USC. 6′1″, 305 pounds
3rd round – Marcus Gilbert, OT, Florida 6′6″, 329 pounds
4th round – Pierre Allen, DE, Nebraska 6′4″, 273 pounds
5th round – Zach Hurd, OG, Connecticut 6′7″, 325 pounds
6th round – Greg McElroy, QB, Alabama 6′2″, 222 pounds
7th round – DeAndre Brown, WR, Southern Mississippi 6′6″, 238 pounds
January 28th, 2011 at 11:02 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 10:55 am
Quick mock draft:
2nd round – Jurrell Casey, DT, USC. 6′1″, 305 pounds
3rd round – Marcus Gilbert, OT, Florida 6′6″, 329 pounds
4th round – Pierre Allen, DE, Nebraska 6′4″, 273 pounds
5th round – Zach Hurd, OG, Connecticut 6′7″, 325 pounds
6th round – Greg McElroy, QB, Alabama 6′2″, 222 pounds
7th round – DeAndre Brown, WR, Southern Mississippi 6′6″, 238 pounds
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Really think Gilbert will go that early?
2- Stefen Wisniewski (OG/C Penn State)
3- Colin Kaepernick (QB Nevada)
4- Davon House (CB New Mexico State) / Rashard Carmichael (CB Virginia Tech) *2nd choice per BART
5- Marcus Gilbert (OT[R] Florida)
6- D.J. Holt (ILB Cal)
7- DeAndre Brown (WR Southern Miss)
January 28th, 2011 at 11:10 am
OK, mock draft time:
Version 1.0
2nd-Orlando Franklin*, OG, Miami, 6′7″ 315lbs
3rd-Casey Matthews, OLB, Oregon, 6′1″ 235lbs
4th-Kendrick Burney, CB, UNC, 5′9″ 180lbs 4.47s
5th-Cedric Thornton, DE, S. Arkansas 6′4″ 300lbs
6th-Dion Lewis, HB, Pitt 5′7″ 195lbs
7th-Taylor Potts, QB, TTech 6′4″ 220lbs
*assuming Lil Wiz, Gabe Carimi and Kyle Rudolph are off the board by pick #48.
January 28th, 2011 at 11:23 am
Raiders Linebacker Shot at in Hometown
DECATUR, Alabama —
An Oakland Raiders linebacker was shot at while visiting his hometown in Alabama.
Thursday evening around 6:30, officers responded to a location after reports of shots fired.
Originally they didn’t find a victim or any scene. A short time later Rolando McClain called cops to report shots were fired at his SUV.
McClain said there was a group of people standing on a corner, and one of them started shooting at his SUV. Investigators found one round stuck in the rear hatch of McClain’s Chevrolet Tahoe. The bullet did not hit any of the passengers inside.
Detectives questioned McClain and his passengers, and continue to follow leads from witnesses. No word if they have any suspects identified.
McClain was drafted by the Raiders as the 8th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college ball at the University of Alabama.
http://www.fox40.com/news/headlines/ktxl-oakland-raiders-linebacker-20110128,0,3955299.story
January 28th, 2011 at 11:26 am
Posted by: John Shryock – bio | email
DECATUR, AL (WSFA) – Oakland Raiders linebacker and former Crimson Tide player Rolando McClain called Decatur Police Thursday evening to report that he’d been shot at. No one was injured in the incident, however.
McClain met with officers and reported that while he was driving a group of people who were standing on the corner started shooting at his vehicle.
Officers confirmed that at least one round struck the rear hatch of McClain’s Chevrolet Tahoe though it “did not penetrate the passenger compartment.” The vehicle was processed and a bullet was recovered.
Detectives said they interviewed the passengers in McClain’s vehicle at the time of the shooting and continue to follow leads in the case.
McClain left the University of Alabama before his senior year to go professional. He was 8th overall in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Anyone with information concerning this case, can contact the Decatur Police Department at (256) 341- 4660. Persons with information can remain anonymous.
Copyright 2011 WSFA 12 News. All rights reserved.
January 28th, 2011 at 11:31 am
this sunday is way cool,,, lakers and celtics
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Best in the East versus 2nd best in the West!
the Celtics have already beaten the Spurs, Thunder, Jazz & Nuggets in the West so far this season.
Boston 99
L.A. 94
Print That
January 28th, 2011 at 11:32 am
I thought McClain was smarter than that….hanging out with those type of people?
January 28th, 2011 at 11:33 am
Lakers 103
Celtics 98
Laker Nation Baby!!
January 28th, 2011 at 11:34 am
Lakers 128, Celtics 72.
FUGG THE Cs!
January 28th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Kobe and the Lakers take the win to prove this point!!
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Kevin-Garnett-s-Beat-L-A-shoe?urn=nba-313525
January 28th, 2011 at 11:37 am
Joe Flacco actually liked Jim Zorn.
-Aaron Wilson (twitter)
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go get’em AL!
January 28th, 2011 at 11:40 am
tons of Raider players on twitter right now.
none of them commenting on the McClain shooting …
maybe they weren’t surprised?
January 28th, 2011 at 11:41 am
Desean Jackson Recruiting Nmandi Asomugha At Pro Bowl
- Yardbarker
January 28th, 2011 at 11:43 am
maybe they are not aware, news appeared on the net around 20 minutes ago
January 28th, 2011 at 11:46 am
Donation by Raiders’ Jared Veldheer helps save Hillsdale’s marine biology program
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good kid!
January 28th, 2011 at 11:49 am
RR, wow….ever since you joined the Tweeter community, you’ve been on top of things!
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good kid!
January 28th, 2011 at 11:50 am
I agree satele played very well at times in the second half of the year. However he cant be our starter for the future. He is simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Satele is a pure zone blocking center, and doesnt fit our power scheme. we saw what happened vs, pitt, and mia, he was destroyed in those games and wasnt able to get any push. He is now a square peg and cant fit the round hole.
No im afraid we need a power blocking beast to anchor our line. Again I think he became a good player this year, but he is miscast. Our line is goign to be more like the hogs, of the 80’s or those great raider teams 70’s 80’s, and I cant wait.
January 28th, 2011 at 11:53 am
ever since you joined the Tweeter community, you’ve been on top of things!
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ray,
i’m still learning from the mastas!
following you & 408 for a reason man …
January 28th, 2011 at 11:54 am
lol
January 28th, 2011 at 11:55 am
September 12, 2010
Tequila McClain filed a report saying that the next day at about 1 p.m., she and her brother, Myke, were at Shell Food Mart at Austinville Road and 14th Street Southwest when Wallace and a female pulled up in a dark green Cadillac.
Myke McClain recognized Wallace as the man from the previous night, the report said, and Wallace pulled a gun and pointed it at the McClains.
The McClains drove away, but Wallace followed them and fired a couple of shots, Crouch said. Neither the McClains nor the car was hit, he said.
Around 2:45 p.m., officers responded to the report of shots fired at Austinville Road and Betty Street, Crouch said. There they found off-duty state trooper Eric Tucker, who had detained Myke McClain and had him on the ground.
Tucker told the officer he had taken a gun off McClain, and said he had seen Wallace run from the scene in the direction of the location of the first incident on Freeman Street.
Crouch said Myke McClain said he had been robbed the night before and saw Wallace running down the road and decided to confront him.
Tequila McClain said Wallace had contacted her and wanted to return her brother’s property to her, but when they arrived at the Shell station, Wallace pulled a gun on her and demanded money, Crouch said.
The report says Tequila McClain had a friend with her who pulled a gun on Wallace, which led to a fight between Myke McClain and Wallace.
Tucker said he observed the fight between Myke McClain, and Wallace and saw Myke McClain pull a gun, then he pointed his own gun at McClain and ordered him to drop his weapon. He said Wallace then ran off.
Myke McClain has been involved in shooting incidents before. On June 17, 2009, a man argued with McClain on the phone, then shot him in the 500 block of Betty Street Southwest.
In addition, McClain has a history of drug charges. On Sept. 21, he was arrested during a traffic stop for first-degree possession of marijuana.
Myke and Tequila McClain are the siblings of Rolando McClain, an All-America linebacker at Alabama who helped lead the Crimson Tide to the national championship last season. He had previously been a star player at Decatur High School.
He now plays in the NFL for the Oakland Raiders after being selected in the first round of the draft.
January 28th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Raiders, Super Bowl XLVII Champs. Write that down, calling it now.
January 28th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Tyvon Branch trying to Dougie….LOL!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph7gIvjvvhI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
January 28th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Another note on getting rid of satele. replacing satele will allow us to finally close the book on the kiffin cable era. This is a total overhaul, and im in favor.
January 28th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Re: The McClains.
Loc’ed.
Get em up outta there, Ro.
January 28th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
http://wethewest.com/wethewestcom/video/3562/THE-OFFICIAL-BLACK-%26-SILVER-VIDEO-(OAKLAND-RAIDERS)-BY-DA-PROBLEM.html
January 28th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
New Post!
January 28th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
no way rockstar, lol.. the lakers are gonna thump that azz.. print it!!
January 28th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
384.BART Bridge Blues Says:
January 28th, 2011 at 11:10 am
OK, mock draft time:
Version 1.0
2nd-Orlando Franklin*, OG, Miami, 6′7″ 315lbs
3rd-Casey Matthews, OLB, Oregon, 6′1″ 235lbs
4th-Kendrick Burney, CB, UNC, 5′9″ 180lbs 4.47s
5th-Cedric Thornton, DE, S. Arkansas 6′4″ 300lbs
6th-Dion Lewis, HB, Pitt 5′7″ 195lbs
7th-Taylor Potts, QB, TTech 6′4″ 220lbs
*assuming Lil Wiz, Gabe Carimi and Kyle Rudolph are off the board by pick #48.
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Ridiculous. Where’s the run support? Tight end? Makes no sense…Probably exactly what Al will do.
January 28th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
2nd – Wisniewski G/C Penn St(we had to trade our sixth and a player to move up) & (Jimmy Smith was already drafted)
2nd – Austin DT/DE UNC (we traded our 3rd and 5th to move up into the late second)
4th – Pettis WR Boise St
5th – Gilbert OT Florida
5th – Gilchrest S/CB Clemson (we traded our 5th and 7th of 2012)