Bresnahan officially added to staff
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 at 12:28 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders confirmed the hiring of Chuck Bresnahan to their defensive staff without giving him a specific title.
Translation? If the Raiders can’t find a defensive coordinator candidate to their liking (or that candidate doesn’t want to come to Oakland), Bresnahan, the defesnive coordinator for the club’s run of division titles from 2000 through 2002, could ascend to that position.
If Oakland does hire a defensive coordintor, Bresnahan is expected to coach linebackers in place of the departed Mike Haluchak.
Bresnahan was a linebackers coach with the Indianapolis Colts in 1995-96 and coached linebackers as well as serving as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the Florida Tuskers over the past two years. He has also coached defensive backs, but the Raiders already have Lionel Washington and Kevin Ross on staff, plus director of squad development Willie Brown.
“Chuck brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and we welcome him back,” coach Hue Jackson said in a statement released on Raiders.com as well as to media outlets. “I worked with him in Cincinnati and he is fiery, a motivator and a teacher.”
The Raiders hired Bob Wylie to coach the offensive line Monday.
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February 1st, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Welcome back, Chucky!
February 1st, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Great.
February 1st, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Darren Perry and Winston Moss either said ‘thanks, but no thanks,’ or GB said to take a hike.
February 1st, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Defensive staff is not as impressive as the offensive staff. Getting all these asst defensive coaches before te DC is hired doesn’t bode well for a splashy hire.
Defense is supposed to be our calling card. Not liking this at all!
February 1st, 2011 at 12:37 pm
J Hill Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Defensive staff is not as impressive as the offensive staff. Getting all these asst defensive coaches before te DC is hired doesn’t bode well for a splashy hire.
Defense is supposed to be our calling card. Not liking this at all!
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Yup, more backasswardsness
February 1st, 2011 at 12:41 pm
yo
February 1st, 2011 at 12:41 pm
let`s hope they got a verbal from winston moss and want go public till after superbowl.
February 1st, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Need to see video….
Raiders in SB “L”(50)!!!!????
Farmer’s Field?
Los Angeles Raiders?
It’s all making sense, now!
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/L_A__to_Host_Super_Bowl_in_2016__Los_Angeles.html
February 1st, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Bresnahan, the defesnive coordinator for the club’s run of division titles from 2000 through 2002
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Maybe he will restore the “magic” of our 3 year playoff run.
February 1st, 2011 at 12:45 pm
F’ken Al needs to let hire his own staff. This has Al Davis’ BenGay smell all over it!
February 1st, 2011 at 12:45 pm
HairyBush Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Bresnahan, the defesnive coordinator for the club’s run of division titles from 2000 through 2002
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Maybe he will restore the “magic” of our 3 year playoff run.
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He would need to add some veterans to the mix, if so. Don’t think we would have been very good on D with a bunch of youngsters back then.
February 1st, 2011 at 12:46 pm
F’ken Al needs to let HUE hire his own staff. This has Al Davis’ BenGay smell all over it!
February 1st, 2011 at 12:47 pm
So …
DB Coach – Ross
DL Coach – Wauffle
LB Coach – Breshnahan
Is Biekert still around?
Is there any chance Hue is going to call the defensive plays too? If so, I guess the staff is set, lol.
February 1st, 2011 at 12:48 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 12:45 pm
HairyBush Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Bresnahan, the defesnive coordinator for the club’s run of division titles from 2000 through 2002
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Maybe he will restore the “magic” of our 3 year playoff run.
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He would need to add some veterans to the mix, if so. Don’t think we would have been very good on D with a bunch of youngsters back then.
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I’m all for signing the some decent vets. The $$ we save by not having to pay a 1st round pick will hopefully give us a couple bucks in free agency. I guess we’ll see what happens with our own free agents 1st.
February 1st, 2011 at 12:49 pm
True, if it’s only for the LB’s. I guess I probably over reacted a little when I seen the headline.
February 1st, 2011 at 12:49 pm
2) DT/NT Phil Taylor (Baylor)
3) OG/C John Moffitt (Wisconsin)
4) OT Marcus Gilbert (Florida)
5) C/OG Jake Kirkpatrick (TCU)
6) DE/DT Cedrick Thornton (Southern Arkansas)
7) RB Robert Hughes (Notre Dame)
Then try like hell to bring Miller, Asomugha, Seymour, Wimbley, Huff, Routt, Reece, Condo and Cartwright all back into the fold.
If Huff walks, sign Jarrad Page to compete with Stevie Brown.
If Asomugha walks, sign Jonathan Joseph.
If Routt walks, sign Richard Marshall.
February 1st, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Then again ….
I guess it should be Hue who hires all the assts. The DC doesn’t hire the defensive staff. My bad.
February 1st, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Make John Condo be defensive cordinator so he can earn his paycheck! lol
That’s for you BSJ
February 1st, 2011 at 12:51 pm
# r8dercain Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 12:19 pm
SammyTheBull Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Al went to LA because he believed in the hype of millions of Raider fans, all clamoring to support the Silver and Black. He bluffed. Alameda called his bluff. Went south, thinking the Nation would fill the coliseum.
Found out the hard way that his fan base was in NorCal.
Leaving rubbed a lot of longtime diehards wrong.
Hungry for football, any football, many went to Niner games just to watch football.
And the rest is history.
Many never came back.
And when Al did, he proceeded to screw over everyone.
and has been downhill ever since.
Al stupidly believed he could screw over even his fans, and that they’re were enough to still fill the HOT.
We know how that turned out
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yep that sums it up rite there. You said it
I saw it. Damn if that ain’t the truth
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made a lot of mistakes upon returning.
not letting previous long time season ticket holders have their original seats back.
promising everyone who bought a season ticket option to buy two Dallas tickets (huh? do the math)
stating “guaranteed-you don’t own a psl, you won’t see a raider game (only to renege on that)
a total zoo
February 1st, 2011 at 12:52 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 12:49 pm
2) DT/NT Phil Taylor (Baylor)
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Interesting.
Do you bring Seymour back in this scenario?
I guess you have Houston and Bryant as LDEs?
February 1st, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Franchise Seymour, try to re-sign him for another two or three years, if not you have insurance. Plus a guy who can come in and immediately fill John Henderson’s role. Plus a guy who can step up if TK’s 2010 season was a mirage. Keep Bryant as a situational pass-rushing DT/DE, and have Shaughnessy and Houston as starters at DE.
Worst case scenario? The Raiders have to use their first rounder on a DE next season and move Houston to the inside with Taylor.
February 1st, 2011 at 12:56 pm
I think our Next DC is already on staff. If so, he’s already on board with the additions to the D.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:00 pm
As I recall Chuck B was the last DC to really utilize the blitz….had 15.5 sacks by LBers in 2002.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:02 pm
I figure Jerry’s right.
Chuck is the back up plan.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Back to L.A.?
Yeah baby!
Make it so Al!
Finally be attractive to decent free agents.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:03 pm
YA,
2nd rd pick for a backup player?
What about the Oline?
I’m thinking C with that 2nd rd pick unless Veldheer is going back there.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:04 pm
LA needs to tear down the Convention Center and put a football stadium right there.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:05 pm
I believe you’re correct, Dakota
February 1st, 2011 at 1:05 pm
24.Dakota Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 1:00 pm
As I recall Chuck B was the last DC to really utilize the blitz….had 15.5 sacks by LBers in 2002.
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no wonder he was let go back then. Mr Davis doesnt allow blitzing!
If you do it’s your head. Look at Marshall and all the safety blitzes this year. He’s nto coming back.
Rob Ryan wasnt allowed to try to blitz after a disasterous 2006 3-4 experiement. His next 2 season he was forced to play a 4-3 front, which is not what he coaches (albeit we did not have the personnel for it). Then he was let go because his defenses were ineffective. Actually he wasnt allowed to coach.
Pretty simple stuff…
February 1st, 2011 at 1:05 pm
About Chuck, that is.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Steelers’ first order of business upon arriving in Dallas? Hitting the local strip clubs.
Bodes well for the Packers.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:07 pm
Good to hear real scenarios where a work stoppage is appearing less likely. Looks like the owners will declare an impasse if a deal isn’t struck, and they simply get to implement their last best offer, lol. Then it would be up to the players to strike, and I just can’t see that happening.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:08 pm
OT Marcus Gilbert-
Seems everyone is in agreement that this should be our 4th round pick.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:09 pm
YA,
2nd rd pick for a backup player?
What about the Oline?
I’m thinking C with that 2nd rd pick unless Veldheer is going back there.
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Waufle has always liked rotating his defensive linemen, so he might not be a “backup” in the traditional sense. Plus it would give the Raiders a guy who actually fits the NT role if they DO in fact want to run more 3-4 looks. Plus there’s a chance that Taylor will be the best player on the board regardless.
Would like to see Wisniewski there when the Raiders pick, but it might not happen. Wouldn’t mind seeing a C/OG be the pick, but I think there are plenty of interior offensive linemen in the middle rounds of the draft, and outside of Wisniewski and Pouncey there aren’t many guys who stand out far above the rest. Don’t like O’Dowd because of his injury history, and Linnenkohl and Kirkpatrick will likely be available between the 3rd and 5th rounds.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:09 pm
When Davis went South, a lot of the season ticket holders swore Davis off.
I didn’t, I believed the hype.
But, there’s a lot of people here in the east bay who cannot stomach Al Davis.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Restricted Free Agents Zach Miller and Mike Bush are locks to be back. They’ll get first round tenders at a minimum.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:12 pm
A lot of his ticket base was in the tri-valley areas, the east bay burbs of Pleasonton, Dublin Livermore etc.
A lot of those people never came back, and can’t stand the guy.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Miller and Bush being RFAs instead of UFAs would be fantastic for the Raiders.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:14 pm
KK, poot???
Dude???
February 1st, 2011 at 1:15 pm
Nobody can talk to Packers or Steelers assistance til after the Superbowl and there is no way Perry and Moss said no thanks 1 of them will be our DC Should be Moss he would be the best for schemes
February 1st, 2011 at 1:15 pm
YA,
Quite frankly, that NT from Baymor looked like a 1st rd pick to me. I wouldn’t be mad at the pick, but I would just expect him to start. I’d start Taylor and Seymour in the middle.
Kelly and Houston were damn good for us last year and I see Houston taking his game to another level next year.
What do you do with Kelly?
With all that said, I think taking a NT in rd 2 forces us to trade someone.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Stefan Wiesnewski from Penn State will be our 2nd rd pick playing C or Guard
February 1st, 2011 at 1:17 pm
39.YoungAmerican Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Miller and Bush being RFAs instead of UFAs would be fantastic for the Raiders.
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NO WAY they get to be FAs after only 4 years in. I can’t see the owners going for that at all. It’s 6 years for UFA right now. It MIGHT go back to 5, but I just can’t see 4 years = UFA.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:18 pm
362.raidergo Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 11:56 am
Looks like atdhe has been shut down. Going to need to find a new place to watch the games
^^^^^^
Plenty of other spots to use. JustinTV.
Lets hope Chuck B just winds up being the LB coach.
Seeing him as the new/old defensive coordinator would be a downgrade from Marshall IMO…due to continuity being broken.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Houston will be a beast next season. Like him at DE. I think he’s going to be a DT for the Raiders at some point in the future.
If Taylor is there when the Raiders pick (I think it’s about an equal likelihood of that happening as Wisniewski dropping to the Raiders), maybe they can move Kelly. Or maybe they can keep him. It would definitely give them options, though.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:22 pm
HairyBush Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Make John Condo be defensive cordinator so he can earn his paycheck! lol
That’s for you BSJ
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Coach Southwick approves!
February 1st, 2011 at 1:24 pm
DZamm …
I didn’t realize there was a 700 million dollar deal for naming rights to the LA Downtown Stadium.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Is there even a chance you just let Seymour walk if you sign Taylor?
Rookie salary cap and all???
I think the difference would be around 7 million or so a year. You could start Kelly and Taylor and keep Houston at LDE. Used the $ saved to keep Huff and Nnamdi.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:28 pm
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February 1st, 2011 at 1:30 pm
In a sense, this is a smart move. To have a DC candidate ready and waiting in case Green Bay tells the Raiders to go pound sand about interviewing Moss and/or Perry.
But, man…BRESNAHAN?! Ugh.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:31 pm
The Raiders were #2 in Sacks. But, I see the play-station kids are already getting rid of Seymour & Kelly, geez.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:32 pm
So Dakota …
What do you think about this Laker trade chatter?
I think we should trade Gasoft to Minny for Love and Darko.
Send Artest to Orlando Reddick.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:34 pm
49.J Hill Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 1:24 pm
DZamm …
I didn’t realize there was a 700 million dollar deal for naming rights to the LA Downtown Stadium.
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That will be a lot of fun tailgating without a grill in a parking structure. Not enough parking for the Staples Center let alone an NFL Stadium.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:36 pm
That will be a lot of fun tailgating without a grill in a parking structure.
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LOL!
February 1st, 2011 at 1:38 pm
55.J Hill Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 1:32 pm
So Dakota …
What do you think about this Laker trade chatter?
I think we should trade Gasoft to Minny for Love and Darko.
Send Artest to Orlando Reddick.
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I’d trade Fisher to Denver for Melo and Billups, and Artest and Walton to Orlando for Howard….
February 1st, 2011 at 1:38 pm
# J Hill Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 1:24 pm
DZamm …
I didn’t realize there was a 700 million dollar deal for naming rights to the LA Downtown Stadium.
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The morning show on KNBR talked about it today. Apparently, the new stadium will be located next door to the Staples Center and be completely financed by naming rights money. They also stated that the Chargers could move back to L.A. since they haven’t been able to get a new stadium built in San Diego. There is even a clause in their current stadium lease that will let them leave as long as they pay off the remaining money owed through the end of the lease to the current stadium owners.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:40 pm
San Diego or Jacksonville could move into a downtown LA stadium, IF, it’s ever built.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:42 pm
The stadium in L.A. would seat 65,000 and have a retractable roof so that it could host conventions, a Final Four, and a Super Bowl to be named later…
February 1st, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Jhill,
Actually, the Love deal might work because they do run the triangle in Minny (allegedly). Ususally mid-season trades will not work with a Jackson coached team because they player will be lost in the triangle.
I doubt Minny would give up its one good player though.
I don’t want to trade Gasoft though…..3 finals since we got him.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Gasoft could help Minny get Rubio to come over.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Pau and Artest to Denver for Melo and a draft pick works for me.
Caracter is a yong beast waiting to shine!
February 1st, 2011 at 1:53 pm
57.itzSteve Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 1:38 pm
# J Hill Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 1:24 pm
DZamm …
I didn’t realize there was a 700 million dollar deal for naming rights to the LA Downtown Stadium.
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The morning show on KNBR talked about it today. Apparently, the new stadium will be located next door to the Staples Center and be completely financed by naming rights money. They also stated that the Chargers could move back to L.A. since they haven’t been able to get a new stadium built in San Diego. There is even a clause in their current stadium lease that will let them leave as long as they pay off the remaining money owed through the end of the lease to the current stadium owners.
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They are asking L.A. for a $350 mil in bonds and for the City to destroy the Convention Center which is paid for. Additionally, the reason they want to wait for the CBA “to be done right” is so they can get some of the new Stadiums funds that are currently unavailable due to it’s being dry. The owners of the Staples Center are real slicksters. Lied about being sole owners as Jerry Buss and Donald Sterling and others have a piece of the Staples Center.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:54 pm
Denver really should have taken that Nets offer. No way another team can do better than that….now they will lose Melo for nada….or a rental player trade package of almost nada.
I’ll keep Gasoft and trade Bynum….his bad knee just isn’t worth much anymore.
Bynum, Artest for JR Smith and Nene?
February 1st, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Bynum, Artest for JR Smith and Nene?
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LOL!
Uhhh … NO!
February 1st, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Artest for Billups.
February 1st, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Are you REALLY telling me you wouldn’t trade Gasoft for Melo?
February 1st, 2011 at 1:59 pm
In a sense, this is a smart move. To have a DC candidate ready and waiting in case Green Bay tells the Raiders to go pound sand about interviewing Moss and/or Perry.
But, man…BRESNAHAN?! Ugh.
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I think the fact that they’ve waited this long on the DC hints that the Packers will let them interview Moss and Perry and that the Raiders expect one of them to be the DC. Despite the treatment he gets around here, in the NFL there is professional courtesy for Davis- they’d have told him to save time and start looking elsewhere.
I think the more likely way the bottom could drop out is if neither of them wants to come here, a la Lance and Steve Sarkasian. Hence the Bresh safety net.
But I actually think that Perry or Moss will want to come here. Attractive players for a DC to work with in Seymour, Asomugha, etc. Way better toys than Lance had on the offense when he came.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Blake
Kobe
Melo
Odom
Bynum
Are you kidding me?????
Bye Gasoft!
February 1st, 2011 at 2:02 pm
66.J Hill Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Are you REALLY telling me you wouldn’t trade Gasoft for Melo?
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I’d trade Kobe for Melo and JR Smith.
Gasoft….I hate to trade a big who is rarely injured. I don’t want to see us playing with Odom at the C position because Bynum is injured again…..if Bynum could prove his health I would trade Gasoft….but that knee of his is just unrelaible.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:03 pm
lakersblog.latimes.com/
February 1st, 2011 at 2:04 pm
All Laker news right here:
http://lakersblog.latimes.com/
February 1st, 2011 at 2:04 pm
64.J Hill Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Bynum, Artest for JR Smith and Nene?
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LOL!
Uhhh … NO!
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Bynum & Artest for JR Smith, Nene and Billups?
February 1st, 2011 at 2:05 pm
What are you guys smoking? Get rid of Pau and put your faith in a center who comes straight out of the Bill Walton, Greg Odom injury institute. Injury prone. I’m not panicking yet.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:05 pm
71.KoolKell Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 2:04 pm
All Laker news right here:
http://lakersblog.latimes.com/
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Imagine the Laker fans in here once the Raiders move back to LA in a couple of years!
February 1st, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Bynum is not getting traded anywhere except to Orlando in a sign and trade so they don’t lose Howard for nothing.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:07 pm
My money’s on Perry to the Eagles and Moss as the Oakland DC.
“This is a very special time for me right now. Even after I left the Raiders, I always wished them well if we were not playing against them … I want to help them win as many games as they could. As a former player, having a chance to come up and lead a football team as a head coach or in whatever capacity Mr. Davis feels would help the team, I’d be interested.”
- Winston Moss, January 2009
February 1st, 2011 at 2:08 pm
73.exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 2:05 pm
What are you guys smoking? Get rid of Pau and put your faith in a center who comes straight out of the Bill Walton, Greg Odom injury institute. Injury prone. I’m not panicking yet.
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Jhill is still pissed at Gasol about the 2008 finals. I am too a little bit, but he has more than made up for it with 2 more banners.
I’d love to see him playing with Marc in LA next year. Could we trade Bynum to Memphis for Marc Gasol and a PG?
February 1st, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Get rid of Pau and put your faith in a center who comes straight out of the Bill Walton, Greg Odom injury institute.
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The trade is for MELO!
Cmon peoples!
Carmelo Anthony + Kobe Bryant ?????
What are YOU smoking?!!??
February 1st, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Davy Jones Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 2:07 pm
My money’s on Perry to the Eagles and Moss as the Oakland DC.
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Yep, Perry has other options.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Bynum/Artest for Howard straight up!
February 1st, 2011 at 2:12 pm
I’ve never been a big Melo fan….has had issues with weight and drugs and he rarely plays defense.
I’d trade Kobe for him right now though….just because of the age thing….and it would be funny to watch the Denver fans drool over Kobe after years of their claims of hatred of Kobe.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Bynum has another knee problem and may not play tonight.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Jhill is still pissed at Gasol about the 2008 finals.
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Damn right!
And what is going to happen this year when we face Boston?
I actually have Pau tanking against the Spurs so he doesn’t have to face Shaq, Perkins, Big Baby, and Jermaine O’Neal.
Pau is a soft Euro and we need to trade him while his value is at an all time high!
February 1st, 2011 at 2:12 pm
80.r8eray Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Bynum/Artest for Howard straight up!
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We’ll even throw in Ratliff and Joe Smith!
February 1st, 2011 at 2:14 pm
4. Blackholepriest Says:
August 18th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
His father says he’ll play next game. the kid is chomping at the bit. His father and I talked a lot about Davis and the Raiders.
He also said that Tampa was courting Shields as if he was Beyonce’. they were sure he would be there when they picked in the 5th. He meantioned 2 other teams as well but I can’t recall because we talked so long.
We kind of hit it off real cool, going to go to games together. So we’ll see.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Kinda funny Bynum not playing….unless he’s getting traded.
The Lakers will announce the trade after the game!
February 1st, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Al Davis once said that he would rather be right than consistent. The truth of this matter, is that it is beyond a matter of right or wrong, this is an embarrassment to a once proud franchise, and a blinking neon sign saying, “DON’T WORK HERE” to future coaches
February 1st, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee here comes Bill Callahan
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee here comes Norv Turner
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee here comes Art Shell
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee, here comes Lane Kiffin
Failed Coach Fired, Wheeee, here comes Tom Cable
Failed Coach Fired, Hope springs eternal with a new Coach……. etc etc etc.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:16 pm
The Kobe era is winding down. He could extend his dominance another 4-5 years if he changed gears and became a facilitator. He could be the best playmaker in the NBA if he would finally retire his six-shooters and realize his time as a scorer is almost up. But he seems to be following the Iverson trail.
It will be interesting to see what superstar will decide to take his talent to SoCal once Kobe is gone….Howard? Durant?
February 1st, 2011 at 2:17 pm
NOW THAT THE flying spittle has dried, the fightin’ words have faded to an echo and the debris has been swept away, there may be something to soothe any Raiders fan who witnessed the pitiful, painful sight of one man’s collision with his own wish.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:18 pm
For those looking for a ray of hope shining through the fog, a reason to keep the faith despite everything you’ve seen since 2002, there it was.
Understand, Davis could change his mind at any time — and likely will. He could decide next week the Raiders should continue directing their efforts and arranging their priorities around his capricious desires.
Still, it was sweet harmony for Raiders fans to hear Al blaming Al. He reduced his status from football god to domineering owner who longs for success but keeps getting in his own way.
Observers have known this for years.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:18 pm
We’ve seen the constant turnover of coaches, including the trade of the only winning coach the franchise has had since returning to Oakland in 1995. We’ve seen the abysmal drafts, choices made at the owner’s insistence. We’ve seen the misguided energy, the undermining, the players on “scholarship,” the petty bickering and the subjective treatment of individuals on and off the field, as well as those beyond the organization.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Ray of Hope….I like that Kell!
February 1st, 2011 at 2:19 pm
86.r8eray Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Kinda funny Bynum not playing….unless he’s getting traded.
The Lakers will announce the trade after the game!
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What would Bynum, his big contract and his bum knees bring in return? Not much imo. The only time he has played an entire season was back in 06, when he wasn’t a full-time starter.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Above all, we’ve seen the losses come in waves, 64 in the 84 games, followed by Davis’ clever but transparent attempts to dodge responsibility for the decline of an organization formerly known for its unsurpassed might.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Football hasn’t passed him by; he just spends inordinate amounts of time with his eyes turned elsewhere. If Davis were to realize this, really comprehend it, he might accept it and allow the club to advance.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:21 pm
• HayesDaze#37 Says:
January 14th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
KK — Tell us how you know Cable’s dangling? Any chance he and AL made arrangements to take this time for the team to make the right decision?
February 1st, 2011 at 2:21 pm
He could be the best playmaker in the NBA if he would finally retire his six-shooters and realize his time as a scorer is almost up.
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Kobe is more than willing to pass the ball until guys start not showing up. It seemed like Kobe is the only one who wanted to play Sunday. Gasoft was pathetic. When that stuff happens, Kobe goes into gunner mode. And I don’t blame him.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:22 pm
I hope Mark Davis finds a better place for the Raiders…
February 1st, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Are you plagerizing someone elses work KK?
February 1st, 2011 at 2:23 pm
-Great draft
-8-8 overall
-6-0 in division
-Fired coach who some say got us 8-8, some say held us back from better
-Promoted the coordinator predominantly responsible for doubling PPG from prior year
Another great draft, a few FA signings and I think the Raiders are back.
Al can have at least partial vindication. I think some of the doom and gloom can dissipate (sp?) for a minute, fellers.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Free Agency in the NFL started in 1989 with Plan B. It marked a new way of operation for NFL teams.
In the 20 Seasons since the implementation of Free Agency and the Modern Era, some teams have adjusted, some have not. The following is the number of winning seasons by team since 1989:
1. Pittsburg 15
2. Miami 14
3. Green Bay 14
4. New England 13
5. Philadelphia 13
6. San Francisco 12
7. Minnesota 12
8. Kansas City 12
9. Indianapolis 12
10. Denver 12
11. Dallas 12
12. Tennessee 11
13. New York Giants 10
14. Buffalo 9
15. Seattle 8
16. Tampa Bay 8
17. San Diego 8
18. New York Jets 8
19. Chicago 8
20. Washington 8
21. Oakland 6
22. Atlanta 6
23. New Orleans 6
24. St Louis 5
25. Detroit 5
26. Cleveland 4
27. Cincinnati 2
Jacksonville’s been in the League since 1995, 7 winning seasons.
Carolina been in the League since 1995, 4 winning seasons.
Baltimore’s been in the League since 1996, 6 winning seasons.
Houston’s been in the League since 2002, 0 winning seasons.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:24 pm
The Lakers will play come crunch time. They’re still hung over from the party at the playboy mansion.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:25 pm
The Chargers, Vikes or Jaguars will be playing in that new downtown LA stadium!
No way LA wantS to deal with old man Al again!
February 1st, 2011 at 2:25 pm
LOL @ Kell.
If we go to the playoffs in 2011, will you end the cut and paste job?
February 1st, 2011 at 2:28 pm
***plagiarizing***
February 1st, 2011 at 2:39 pm
which one of you guys narked to the po-lice
February 1st, 2011 at 2:39 pm
“If we go to the playoffs in 2011, will you end the cut and paste job?”
No that would just give him another subject to cut and paste about.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Yippee…
As of today, I am eligible to join AARP!
Although, I’ll most likely be working till the day I punch out for good..
February 1st, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Like the hire, especially as LB coach; I’m still hoping for W Moss as DC coordinator though.
Wylie as O-Line coach will be great for the Raiders; could mean Wisniewski plans to be Raiders’ O-line coach in the future as well, he can learn from an experienced coach.
Offensive coaching staff; I think is now complete. We have a solid qb, a great running back (hopefully the back up and fullback return), a good & potentially great LT, a game breaking WR/KOR player, so we have a solid core on offense going into 2011 season.
Let’s get that CBAgreement made!
February 1st, 2011 at 2:46 pm
One consensus, even from other Raider blogs is everyone seems to be hoping Raiders draft U of Fl Gilbert OT, in the 4th or 5th, I see that one in just about everyone’s mock.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Dang it.
ICE has officially shut down firstrow.net, channelsurfing and atdhe….
February 1st, 2011 at 2:51 pm
909 Congrats man.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Glad the season is done. I watched the blacked out games online. Damn, I was going to watch the Lakers tonight.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:56 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Glad the season is done. I watched the blacked out games online. Damn, I was going to watch the Lakers tonight.
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Don’t bother watching til march, they’re not playing yet.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:56 pm
112.aig-raiders Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Dang it.
ICE has officially shut down firstrow.net, channelsurfing and atdhe….
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Who the hell is ICE? Dammit! lol That’s where I watched all PPV MMA/Boxing and Raider blackouts.
I’m sure another site will pop up.
February 1st, 2011 at 2:57 pm
105.DKnight007 Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 2:25 pm
The Chargers, Vikes or Jaguars will be playing in that new downtown LA stadium!
No way LA wantS to deal with old man Al again!
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Darth Vader had Luke Skywalker, AD has Mark.
“Like, I am your Father!”
February 1st, 2011 at 3:01 pm
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
February 1st, 2011 at 3:01 pm
I hope another pops up. how much does sunday ticket run these days
February 1st, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Aig…
Thanks..
As the old saying goes..If I knew I would make it this far along, I’d have taken better care of myself…lol..
February 1st, 2011 at 3:08 pm
119.raidergo Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 3:01 pm
I hope another pops up. how much does sunday ticket run these days
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From what I know if you have Sunday Ticket but are still within the local area the game will be blacked-out.
February 1st, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Try Veetle.com
February 1st, 2011 at 3:12 pm
I’m watching NFL Network on it right now!
February 1st, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Why break up Kiffin’s PC into seperate posts, Kell?
Oh. right. makes it seem they’re your words?
doesn’t seem like anyone bought it. maybe you should try coming up with something on your own?
February 1st, 2011 at 3:27 pm
So we’re looking at a bunch of guys who project as 3-4 DEs and maybe a few 3-4 NTs and speedy OLBs…..
Is this just because Waufle likes big dudes at DE in his 4 man front or because we’re going 3-4 (or hybrid).
Perry and Moss both 3-4 guys, that guy from the Jets was coaching for a 3-4 team.
Hmmmmm.
February 1st, 2011 at 3:27 pm
Ya, if it’s blacked out, no one can show it in your area, whether it be Sunday tkt, sports bars, whatever.
I heard that if you register your unit out of the area, such as a relative in another state, for ex. that you can then get the signal for the game. At least you used to be able to do that, not sure now.
February 1st, 2011 at 3:28 pm
Maybe we just want interchangeable matchup nightmares playing all over the front 4? Guys moving inside and outside.
Secondary coaches being targeted to clean up communication in the defensive backfield.
Maybe we’re gonna start playing chess instead of checkers?
February 1st, 2011 at 3:29 pm
“The halfback, McFadden and Bush,” Davis said, “complement each other tremendously. … By the third and fourth quarter, they don’t want to tackle Bush in the secondary. They just don’t want him. He’s 250 pounds, power, speed.” New head coach Hue Jackson also called Bush and Darren McFadden a “1-2 punch” last week. It sounds like they may not let him get away.
February 1st, 2011 at 3:32 pm
If you are out of the area and get Sunday Tix, then you can get their online package without being blacked out. I tested that this summer.
February 1st, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Al talked up Bush and Reece. Those guys will be RFAs anyway.
Said he could get 2 or 3 players for what he pays Nnamdi.
Now, many feel that was a shot at Nnamdi.
Maybe not. Nnamdi wants to play for a winning team. Take a paycut to make room for some vets? Champ Bailey? Maybe somebody on the Offensive side like a Logan Mankins or Gaither?
Hmmmmm….
February 1st, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Bynum getting traded to New Jersey!
February 1st, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Dakota Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Back to L.A.? Yeah baby! Make it so Al! Finally be attractive to decent free agents.
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Stupidest post I’ve seen in 2011 yet.
I guess Jerry Rice,and Randy Moss never came to Oakland to play.
When Ochocinco was a star, leading the league in yards, still named Chad Johnson(the first time), he was pleading to come to Oakland to play.
That LA bull crap is tired already. You guys had the team already, and the stadium was empty as far as the eye could see.
GTFOH with this bullcrap.
February 1st, 2011 at 3:39 pm
@LA to TheBay:
Wasn’t the rest of the league (owners) highly critical of Al for giving Aso that huge contract? It set the mark on how all CBs would be paid around the league.
Concession to the other owners? Al is ready to tow the line?
February 1st, 2011 at 3:41 pm
DB Coach – Ross
DL Coach – Wauffle
LB Coach – Breshnahan
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This ain’t bad. It ain’t great either.
Need to add a proven 4-3 DC.
February 1st, 2011 at 3:43 pm
“I guess Jerry Rice,and Randy Moss never came to Oakland to play.”
Lol….Jerry Rice was 50 and we traded for Moss…he wasn’t a free agent. Can’t read?
Have not seen Ocho in Oakland yet either….
February 1st, 2011 at 3:45 pm
We’ll see, Dutch.
The pitch to Nnamdi could be this: You want to play for a winning team. Willing to take less money. We know you’ve heard it before, but we’re making progress here. We need some room to add vets. Take x amount of money (its still more than most teams would offer) and we’re gonna work on getting some solid vets to take this to the next level.
February 1st, 2011 at 3:47 pm
That LA bull crap is tired already. You guys had the team already, and the stadium was empty as far as the eye could see.
GTFOH with this bullcrap.
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To be fair, the LA coliseum 2/3 empty is the same as the Oakland coliseum 1/2 empty.
February 1st, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Perry would be a better DC than Moss.
February 1st, 2011 at 3:49 pm
I think Al’s looking for a guy with a DB background to be DC, Rac.
Talent back there, but need to get organazized.
February 1st, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Updated 2011.
Free Agency in the NFL started in 1989 with Plan B. It marked a new way of operation for NFL teams.
In the 22 Seasons since the implementation of Free Agency and the Modern Era, some teams have adjusted, some have not. The following is the number of winning seasons by team since 1989:
1 Pittsburgh 17
2 Philadelphia 15
3 Miami 14
4 Green Bay 14
5 New England 14
6 Minnesota 14
7 Indianapolis 14
8 Kansas City 13
9 Dallas 13
10 Denver 12
11 San Francisco 12
12 Tennessee 11
13 New York Giants 11
14 New York Jets 10
15 Buffalo 10
16 Tampa Bay 9
17 San Diego 9
18 Chicago 9
19 Seattle 8
20 Washington 8
21 Atlanta 8
22 New Orleans 8
23 Oakland 7
24 Detroit 6
25 St Louis 5
26 Cleveland 4
27 Arizona 3
28 Cincinnati 3
Jacksonville’s been in the NFL since 1995, 7 winning seasons.
Carolina been in the NFL since 1995, 4 winning seasons.
Baltimore’s been in the NFL since 1996, 8 winning seasons.
Houston’s been in the NFL since 2002, 1 winning season.
February 1st, 2011 at 4:03 pm
The Real D-Rac Says:
January 18th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
Waffles is gonna be DC.
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Don’t think so.
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We’ll see won’t we, you little scumbag?
February 1st, 2011 at 4:06 pm
LOL
February 1st, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Be good, Nation.
Play nice.
February 1st, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Rewatching the Dolphins game.
Reece is a TERRIBLE FB!
I hope we NEVER run the Wildcat again!
Gardowski is TERRIBLE!
February 1st, 2011 at 4:27 pm
# KoolKell Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Updated 2011.
Free Agency in the NFL started in 1989 with Plan B. It marked a new way of operation for NFL teams.
In the 22 Seasons since the implementation of Free Agency and the Modern Era, some teams have adjusted, some have not. The following is the number of winning seasons by team since 1989:
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its only a winning season if you win the superbowl. silver medals are useless
February 1st, 2011 at 4:28 pm
No potential DC worth his salts would agree to this floating hiring position.
Al’s just having a blast low-balling everyone and pushing his weight around.
Long live Al
February 1st, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 4:28 pm
No potential DC worth his salts would agree to this floating hiring position.
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Floating hiring position?
What does that mean?
Is Philly a FHP?
February 1st, 2011 at 4:38 pm
There are no “established” DCs going to any remaining opening.
It’s going to be the same trend of a position coach being promoted to DC.
Like most teams are doing and have done.
February 1st, 2011 at 4:40 pm
I’m talking about Breshanan coming in as a LB coach unless they can’t get anyone better for DC.
And a rehire at that!!
How many other teams are re-hiring their DC from 10 years ago??
February 1st, 2011 at 4:46 pm
y’all do realize that talking to Perry or Moss before the Super Bowl would cost the Raiders fines or draft picks (or do you think that the NFL would go easy on Al? yeah right.). Let it play out.
February 1st, 2011 at 4:51 pm
No optimism will be tolerated! Only the ignorant would think anything positive Al Davis can do no right!
*yawn*
Here’s a highlight reel of Darren McFadden, fellows. Watch it, and remember that nothing is more important in the NFL than having the players to make big plays on the field. Now the Raiders have one, so try and cheer up a little, Eeyores.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYmj2NGjBnw
And if that doesn’t work, try a Jacoby Ford video.
February 1st, 2011 at 5:03 pm
KK,
in the past ten years ten different NFC teams have gone to the Super Bowl.
in the past ten years four different AFC teams have gone to the Super Bowl. (yes, the Raiders are one of them – woulda been twice but the Tuck.)
no lions nor tigers (Cin) one bear, oh my!
no ‘Fins no J-E-T-S no Titans (gosh is JFisher great!) no Ravens no Whiners no Cowgirls no Foreskins no Dolts no Chefs no Donks no Vikes no Falcs.
explain that.
February 1st, 2011 at 7:55 pm
25.Dakota Says:
February 1st, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Back to L.A.?
Yeah baby!
Make it so Al!
Finally be attractive to decent free agents.
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The guys who would hate that the most are the ones who criticize the org. the most on here.
For whatever reason, these ones get real defensive when u talk about the possibility the Raiders might move somewhere.
They especially hate the thought of moving back to LA.
“Thug Life 2-Return of the Raiders.”
February 1st, 2011 at 9:57 pm
Jackson is smart for bringing in veteran coaching instructors like Bresnahan and Wiley.
August 23rd, 2011 at 12:14 pm
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