Combine invites
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 at 9:33 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Seven players from Cal and Stanford were invited to the NFL scouting combine at beginning Feb. 24 in Indianapolis.
The combine will go on as planned regardless of the status of the collective bargaining agreement.
Cal players who were invited were safety Chris Conte, defensive end Cameron Jordan and running back Shane Vereen. For Stanford, nose tackle Simone Fua, fullback Owen Marecic, defensive back Richard Sherman and wide receiver Ryan Whalen will attend.
The full list of invitations are at this link through the National Football Post.
I’m scheduled to attend the combine this year covering for both the Raiders and 49ers.
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February 2nd, 2011 at 9:43 pm
1st
February 2nd, 2011 at 9:43 pm
First
February 2nd, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Jay Gruden to Cincy as OC…
Interesting.
February 2nd, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Make sure you keep separate notes…Oh and don’t forget to tell Hue that we need the best pass blocking OL available. Screens are great for when your line can’t block anyone, but we need some protection!
February 2nd, 2011 at 9:51 pm
Interesting.
February 2nd, 2011 at 10:00 pm
All kinds of Grudens in football. Gruden’s dad was still with the Niners a few years ago. Might still be, I’m not certain. He was a scout.
February 2nd, 2011 at 10:13 pm
If I’m an agent I’m going after the best 2 or 3 college punters and getting on the horn with Al.
February 2nd, 2011 at 10:22 pm
From Twitter…
81TimBrown Tim Brown
Wow, just played in a flag football game..I may b in shape but football is a whole other beast! Gannon was my qb and marcus allen was the rb
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Would still love to see this combo do it up for 1 Sunday!
February 2nd, 2011 at 10:24 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
February 2nd, 2011 at 10:00 pm
All kinds of Grudens in football. Gruden’s dad was still with the Niners a few years ago. Might still be, I’m not certain. He was a scout.
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I was a huge Arena Football fan. Very interested to see what Jay can bring to the NFL.
February 2nd, 2011 at 10:36 pm
155.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
February 2nd, 2011 at 5:46 pm
I’d rather have Gruden in control of personnel than Al Davis. Any day.
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What??? Ya don’t say?
February 2nd, 2011 at 10:42 pm
Keith Butler enters his seventh year on the Steelers’ coaching staff after joining the staff prior to the 2003 season. He remained on staff following Mike Tomlin’s hiring in January, 2007.
Butler and Tomlin previously worked together at Memphis in 1996, where Butler was the linebackers/defensive ends/special teams coach and Tomlin served as the Tigers defensive backs coach.
Butler was named the Steelers’ linebackers coach Jan. 28, 2003, after serving the previous four seasons in a similar capacity with the Cleveland Browns (1999-02).
Butler has been instrumental in the development of the Steelers’ highly regarded linebacking corps. The unit includes two 2009 Pro Bowl players, James Farrior and James Harrison. Under Butler’s tutelage, Farrior, a second-team All-Pro in 2008, has led the Steelers’ defense in tackles for the past three seasons. Butler has also helped groom Harrison into one of the league’s elite performers. Harrison’s 2008 season included winning AP Defensive Player of the Year, making his second straight Pro Bowl start, earning a second consecutive team MVP award and recording a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown in Super Bowl XLIII, the longest play in Super Bowl history.
Harrison and LaMarr Woodley teamed to produce the most sacks in a single-season by a duo in Steelers’ history with a combined 27.5 sacks in 2008. The linebacker unit as a whole was a key reason behind the Steelers finishing the regular season first overall in total defense and against the pass, and second against the run. Butler was also named NFL Linebacker Coach of the Year by Pro Football Weekly.
In 2006, Butler’s linebacking crew helped the Steelers rank second in the AFC and third in the NFL in rushing defense. The unit allowed just 88.3 rushing yards per game and helped the defense to not allow a 100-yard rusher the entire season.
In 2005, Butler’s linebackers helped the Steelers lead the AFC and rank fourth in the NFL in total defense. The sack tandem of Joey Porter (10.5) and Clark Haggans (9.0) ranked as the best for a linebacker duo in the entire NFL.
Prior to joining the Browns’ staff, Butler spent nine years coaching in the college ranks, beginning his coaching career at his alma mater, Memphis, where he coached linebackers from 1990-97 and also coached defensive ends and special teams (1995-97). He then served as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Arkansas State in 1998.
Butler, 52, was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 1978 NFL Draft and played linebacker for 10 seasons (1978-87) with Seattle. He started 132-of-146 games in his career and still ranks second on the club’s all-time tackles list with 813.
A three-year starter at inside linebacker for Memphis, Butler led the school in tackles his junior and senior seasons. He finished his collegiate career with 384 tackles and seven interceptions. He was named a 1977 Associated Press All-American and played in the 1977 Senior Bowl and Blue-Gray All-Star Game.
Butler was born May 16, 1956, in Anniston, Ala. He and his wife Janet have three sons—Blake (26), Brandon (24) and Brett (22).
February 2nd, 2011 at 10:50 pm
Keith Butler for DC?
February 2nd, 2011 at 10:54 pm
Hello… … … is any body in there… … just nod if you can hear me… ..is there anyone home?
February 2nd, 2011 at 11:03 pm
relax…. I need some information first… just the basic facts. Can you show me where it hurts?
February 2nd, 2011 at 11:09 pm
So Jerr the got the coins out of the couch cushions to send you to the combine this year. Fantastic man!!
Do a great job Jerry and I know you will a couple of players I’d like you to watch. Greg Little and the DT Austin, DeAndre Brown and the big WR from USC David Ausberry. The LB from ND Teo and Keapernick and give a full report on the skillset and level of competitiveness.
I’ll expect that after the skill competitions are done.
February 2nd, 2011 at 11:16 pm
lol 75
Priest Keith Butler?
February 2nd, 2011 at 11:20 pm
didnt know shane vereen was coming out. now there is a good rb to take. very underrated player. i have a feeling austin may actually be available in the 2nd rnd. look out for sione fua as well.
February 2nd, 2011 at 11:36 pm
If I’m agent I’m securing a college punter and trying to get the Raiders to trade up for him in the first round. Why not? Al’s done crazier.
February 2nd, 2011 at 11:56 pm
Armond Fua can play and he’s been somewhat underrated but wht you get in Fua is consistency and effort and reliability. He can anchor a line you just need to get great players around him.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:52 am
18.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
February 2nd, 2011 at 11:36 pm
If I’m agent I’m securing a college punter and trying to get the Raiders to trade up for him in the first round. Why not? Al’s done crazier.
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It is time to draft a G in the first. It has been a while… Wiz
February 3rd, 2011 at 4:28 am
Whatever we do, don’t take that Conte kid from Cal. He was terrible.
I am suprised that Mohammed LB from Cal did not get invited to the combine.
February 3rd, 2011 at 4:44 am
Glad to hear Jerry finally gets to take a road trip. I don’t always agree with his takes, but he’s diligent and does a great job keeping all us knuckleheads in the loop.
Have a great time at the combine, Jerry. You’ve earned it.
February 3rd, 2011 at 4:53 am
Of all things they send Jerry on, the combine is it???
Kind of strange to me, but enjoy Indianopolis Mr. Mac
February 3rd, 2011 at 5:29 am
As Ozzy said, “it could be worse maaan (while parkinson-shaking), I could be Sting”
I say it could be worse, our owner could be Snyder.. *yuck*
every raider fan should read this!
http://mirror.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/40063/the-cranky-redskins-fans-guide-to-dan-snyder.html
February 3rd, 2011 at 5:49 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
To Racoon and 75: There is no pain you are receiving…A distant ship’s smoke on the horizon…
Great song!
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:03 am
WHICH ONE IS PINK ?
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:11 am
Morning Nation.
New link for Atdhe.net has become http://www.ATDHE.ME
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:16 am
i use p2p4u.net to watch the games, and fights and just about any other game or event that is on. I’ve never had any problems with that one…
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:21 am
Roger Waters was the one that went insane writing that album, so I guess he was Pink…
Kong Hai Fat Choy everyone!
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:23 am
GOOD DAY HWNRDR.INSANE OR COMFORTABLY NUMB..?
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:26 am
Dan Snyder is a real class act huh?
LMAO at Vinny Cerato, “Kindergarten Ninja”, as a GM.
Makes Herrera not seem so bad does it?
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:31 am
I guess that is what they called it back then…lol
OK, just a litle pin prick…there’ll be no more…AAAAHHHHHHH!!!
Just listening to the words on that album still makes me wonder how that album was ever completed! But still, a great album indeed!
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:36 am
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# Just Fire Baby Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:26 am
Dan Snyder is a real class act huh?
LMAO at Vinny Cerato, “Kindergarten Ninja”, as a GM.
Makes Herrera not seem so bad does it?
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exactly, thats why I posted it =)
those guys here like me, that isnt that fond of how Al runs the show, will be way more positive after reading the piece..
well I know, I was.. at least
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:51 am
Morning Nation
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:59 am
You know what? I will agree with LMN…This guy is no where close to Al’s age…all I got to say is WOW!
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:23 am
33.La Milicia Negra Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:36 am
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# Just Fire Baby Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:26 am
Dan Snyder is a real class act huh?
LMAO at Vinny Cerato, “Kindergarten Ninja”, as a GM.
Makes Herrera not seem so bad does it?
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exactly, thats why I posted it =)
those guys here like me, that isnt that fond of how Al runs the show, will be way more positive after reading the piece..
well I know, I was.. at least
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No. Most on here are not Raider fans anyway so it won’t affect their agenda against Al.
Isn’t it strange that the same people come on here day after day EVERY DAY OF THEIR LIVES to talk about Al Davis and how evil and/or stupid he is?
If a person doesn’t hate EVERYTHING he’s done, or gives him any credit at all for anything he’s done; past or present, than he’s a “Davis shill” or “bootlicker”.
“Hate is a poison you drink while waiting for the other person to die”.
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:24 am
NCAA to Smack Tennessee, Lane Kiffin.By Clay Travis
Senior NCAA Writer | Follow on Twitter: @ClayTravisBGID
The NCAA will cite the University of Tennessee’s football program with a failure to monitor a violation stemming from the short tenure of former head coach Lane Kiffin, multiple sources close to the investigation both inside and outside the university told FanHouse.
The violation is related to improper recruiting contacts by Vol coaches and by Vol hostesses in the since-disbanded Orange Pride program. What’s more, in a stunning development that reaches across the country and implicates another of the nation’s most-storied programs, the NCAA will also cite Kiffin, now at USC, with a failure to monitor charge as well as additional citations against Kiffin’s brother-in-law, David Reaves, formerly an assistant quarterbacks coach at Tennessee.
NCAA has written evidence to counter these denials and that evidence in conjunction with interviews with the hostesses led the NCAA to believe that Kiffin, Reaves and the University of Tennessee football program have all violated NCAA rules.
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:37 am
LMAO. The NFL should have the ability to ‘take over’ a team. Some of that stuff about Snyder is criminal, the dude should be in jail not raking in tons of dough from a failing NFL franchise.
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:41 am
Why would a “class act” like Shanahan be working for Snyder anyway?
Is he any better than Al Davis?
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:45 am
Wouldn’t it be better to have a punter who can hit the “coffin corner” than a guy who just kicks it into the end zone?
I don’t recall many times that Lechler knocked it out inside the 5; or even 10.
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:45 am
Good Morning Raider Nation!
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:46 am
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February 3rd, 2011 at 7:48 am
Romoanowski on the Heard, right now!
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:53 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:46 am
djohnnyg Says:
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Wow man. What did I ever do to you?
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:58 am
# djohnnyg Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:53 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:46 am
djohnnyg Says:
anytime, 2011 at any hour
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Wow man. What did I ever do to you?
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nothing especially, besides sounding like a broke record, moaning about fans on this site..
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:59 am
djohnnyg Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:45 am
Wouldn’t it be better to have a punter who can hit the “coffin corner” than a guy who just kicks it into the end zone?
I don’t recall many times that Lechler knocked it out inside the 5; or even 10.
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He did more of that in past seasons. I think having better starting field position on offense most of the season threw him off.
He got too used to booting 55 yarders from his own 15.
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:04 am
I don’t recall many times that Lechler knocked it out inside the 5; or even 10.
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Lechler led the league in opponent starting position many times. Like LA said, I think punting from his 50 this year screwed him up, he is used to pounding 70 yard punts! LOL
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:09 am
How come FG kickers get credit from where the kick the ball (ie a kick from the 40 yard line is a 57 yard FG) but punters only get credit from the line of scrimmage?
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:10 am
LA To TheBay Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:59 am
djohnnyg Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:45 am
Wouldn’t it be better to have a punter who can hit the “coffin corner” than a guy who just kicks it into the end zone?
I don’t recall many times that Lechler knocked it out inside the 5; or even 10.
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He did more of that in past seasons. I think having better starting field position on offense most of the season threw him off.
He got too used to booting 55 yarders from his own 15.
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I think you hit the nail on the head!
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:14 am
so true about Lechler, he doesnt do a good job with ball placement, he just has a huge leg when the Raiders are backed up. That’s why he never really leads the league in net punting yards, he can’t make all the little punts.
Can’t wait for Monday, so we can hear some news on our defensive coordinator.
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:29 am
Shane Lechler has been 1st or 2nd in the league in NET punting 5 years in a row.
Took 20 seconds to look up.
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:31 am
Inside the 20, not usually a top-5, but as stated, hard to do that when constantly punting from your own 25.
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:39 am
fullback Owen Marecic
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If we can’t get a legit C with our 2nd rd pick, I’d consider this guy.
Been rewatching a few games the past couple of games, and I can’t express to you how bad Reece is as a lead blocker.
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:42 am
Jhill, how about Stanley Havilli FB Stanford?
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:43 am
USC….my bad!
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:44 am
I was thinking about Owen Marecic.
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:46 am
r8eray’s 1.0 Mock Draft
2-2-2011
2nd: Mike Pouncey OG Florida
3rd: Kristofer O’Dowd C USC
4th: Colin Kaepernick QB Nevada
5th: Rashard Carmichael CB VT
6th: Robert Sands FS WV
7th: DeMarcus Van Dyke CB Miami
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:49 am
Owen Marecic is a beast, I watched this guy at the Stanford Spring Game (at Kezar) his year. Playing both ways, just like during the season. Never sat on the bench, was in on every play, always around the ball. Just a smart, smart football player; excellent instincts, and all day tough.
Also watched him destroy ND, at ND Stadium this season. Although I was booing him the whole time, I couldn’t help but think what a playmaker that guy is. He scored a touchdown on offense, and then on defense in a 30 second span.
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:50 am
I agree with MR lets trade up to get a first round pick then lets take a punter!
Otherwise our draft will look like this:
2nd round player with best 40 time
3rd round CB
4th round S
5th round Pepsi truck
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:56 am
the combine is in 3 weeks, eh?
who will be the next Jacoby Ford & Bruce Campbell ???
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:56 am
2) DT/NT Phil Taylor (Baylor) or OG/C Stefan Wisniewski (Penn State)
3) OG/C John Moffitt (Wisconsin), DT/NT Sione Fua (Stanford), or OLB Greg Jones (Micghigan State)
4) OT Marcus Gilbert (Florida)
5) C/OG Brandon Fusco (Slippery Rock)
6) DE/DT Cedrick Thornton (Southern Arkansas)
7) RB Robert Hughes (Notre Dame) or WR Ricardo Lockette (Ford Valley State)
Then try like hell to bring Miller, Asomugha, Seymour, Wimbley, Huff, Routt, Bush, Reece, Condo and Cartwright all back into the fold.
If Huff walks, sign Jarrad Page to compete with Stevie Brown.
If Bush walks, sign Willis McGahee or bring in a rookie.
If Asomugha walks, sign Jonathan Joseph.
If Routt walks, sign Richard Marshall.
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:57 am
I’m scheduled to attend the combine this year covering for both the Raiders and 49ers.
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Al Davis better put the exclusive-rights franchise tag on “Jer” or he might slip away to SF for more money!
beware: mo money mo problems Mr. McDonald
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:57 am
Andyman: Fake name widely believed to be used by top Redskins officials to post anti-media rants on fan message boards.
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LMFAO!
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:58 am
That’s why he never really leads the league in net punting yards, he can’t make all the little punts.
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Uhhhh in 2009 Lechler set the all time NFL record in net punting average. 41 yards 3 inchs.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:00 am
54.r8eray Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:42 am
Jhill, how about Stanley Havilli FB Stanford?
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Anything close to Oren ONeal works for me. FB is a MUST pick no later than rd 4.
Unless the kid we had on the practice sqaud can do something.
Make Reece a TE.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:03 am
I wonder what it would take to move up in the 2nd round?
32, 33, 34, 35ish!
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:06 am
I do often scratch my head wondering why Lechler doesn’t kick the ball outta bounds inside the 15 more.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:09 am
Bcz24, you are bumming me out with your “facts”, I guess I don’t have a firm grasp on punting statistics. Lechler is a great punter, but over-rated. That was my point. He always seems to be behind other punters in one of those punting yard categories, and I rarely see him down the ball behind the 20. He always just seems to rocket it, regardless of circumstances. Now on to more important business:
Mock Draft V1.1
2. Phil Taylor, Nose Gaurd
3. Casey Matthews, Weakside LB
4. Cedrick Thornton, LDE
5. Joseph Barksdale, Gaurd/Tackle
6. Zane Taylor, Center
7. Taylor Potts, QB
UDFA. Mike Price, D-lineman
UDFA. Joe Lefeged, Kick-returner/Gunner
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:10 am
ray,
I haven’t been on twitter since Monday …
what’s new playa?
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:10 am
“I do often scratch my head ”
Thats called lice dude
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:14 am
We had a little troll issue…other than that, not much!
Same old…
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:15 am
BART Bridge Blues Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:09 am
Bcz24, you are bumming me out with your “facts”, I guess I don’t have a firm grasp on punting statistics. Lechler is a great punter, but over-rated. That was my point. He always seems to be behind other punters in one of those punting yard categories, and I rarely see him down the ball behind the 20. He always just seems to rocket it, regardless of circumstances. Now on to more important business:
Mock Draft V1.1
2. Phil Taylor, Nose Gaurd
3. Casey Matthews, Weakside LB
4. Cedrick Thornton, LDE
5. Joseph Barksdale, Gaurd/Tackle
6. Zane Taylor, Center
7. Taylor Potts, QB
UDFA. Mike Price, D-lineman
UDFA. Joe Lefeged, Kick-returner/Gunner
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Thornton in round 4? I feel thats about 3 rounds too early… at least 2 rounds to early….
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:20 am
Shane goes for the pin too much on his pooch punts.
Sometimes you have to play for the two putt.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:21 am
Didn’t Al talk up Reece in the presser?
I wouldn’t expect a FB used by anything other than maybe a 6th or 7th rounder.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:21 am
Triple B,
love your mock bro
keep up the good work!
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:22 am
Anything close to Oren ONeal works for me. FB is a MUST pick no later than rd 4.
Unless the kid we had on the practice sqaud can do something.
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Manase Tonga?
Surprised he didn’t make the final 53. You see that screen pass he took to the house in the last preseason game?
Think he’s gonna be the blocking FB we’re looking for.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:23 am
You guys hear that firstrow.net and atdhe.com were confiscated by homeland security?
I’m not sure what me watching Raiders games every Sunday for the first time ever has to do withe security for the homeland, but there you go.
Atdhe.me is the new site for now.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:24 am
Wiz 2.0
Matthews
That big tackle from FL
Burney
Best available
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February 3rd, 2011 at 9:24 am
3. Casey Matthews, Weakside LB
4. Cedrick Thornton, LDE
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Groves played better as the year went on. It was his first year playing OLB and I think he will be much better this year. 6′3, 265lbs with that speed?
Houston and Bryant have LDE locked up.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:25 am
I’m not sure what me watching Raiders games every Sunday for the first time ever has to do withe security for the homeland, but there you go.
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They got one look at Raider fans and said “HOLY SH:T!, these guys HAVE to be terror;sts!”
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:25 am
Who is the Andyman amongst us??
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:27 am
Is it me or do Rapistburger and Seth Rogen look like twins separated at birth?
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:27 am
Groves did play better, but I think LB is the weak link right now.
I’m still of the mind we need somebody to step in for Wimbley and a permanent upgrade for WLB. A natural, instinctive LB with a mean streak.
Need two, solid LBs in nickel formation. Maybe it’s Goethel. Not sure.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:28 am
Is it me or do Rapistburger and Seth Rogen look like twins separated at birth?
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LOL, Ben does kinda look like that schmuck.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:28 am
# LA to TheBay Says:
They got one look at Raider fans and said “HOLY SH:T!, these guys HAVE to be terror;sts!”
Weasel: Yup.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:29 am
When you see our weekly 40+ yard rush we give up, you always seemed to see some OLB missing a tackle or taking a bad angle.
Moss, Groves, Trevor Scott, even Wimbley at times…..these guys don’t clean things up and keep everything in front of them enough in the run game.
I’m all for drafting an OLB in the 3rd or 4th round.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:30 am
184.J Hill Says:
February 2nd, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe reports that the league has informed all NFL teams that the franchise tag will be available this offseason, beginning February 10.
Teams were previously operating under this assumption. Confirmation came today.
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Who gets tagged??
Seymour = franchise
Huff = transitional???
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Franchise Seymour
Transitional either Huff or Gallery?
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:30 am
Does it seem odd to anyone else that a franchise tag is available 2/10/11 without a CBA?
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:32 am
Morning peoples!
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:32 am
Yeah this team still needs to add depth at the WLB spot.
I hope they can snag another athletic beast type with a high football IQ and good motor.
Ahem….Casey Matthews.
He may not be as big as Clay….but I will take a smaller version of Clay on this Raider football team anytime!
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:34 am
Actually,
I’d make a few changes …
4. Cedrick Thornton, LDE
7. Taylor Potts, QB
give me 2 DB’s to replace Asomugha & Huff
Branch & Mitchell will start at safety
CJ37 & Routt will start at corner
Our offense is going to be a juggernaut under Jackson/Saunders according to 90 percent of Raider Nation, so with McClain stuffing the run and Waufle’s dynamic pass rush the secondary shouldn’t have to carry such a heavy burden!
Re-sign Seymour & Wimbley !!!
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:34 am
57.r8eray Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:46 am
r8eray’s 1.0 Mock Draft
2-2-2011
2nd: Mike Pouncey OG Florida
3rd: Kristofer O’Dowd C USC
4th: Colin Kaepernick QB Nevada
5th: Rashard Carmichael CB VT
6th: Robert Sands FS WV
7th: DeMarcus Van Dyke CB Miami
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Mike Pouncey is not going to be there for the Raiders in Round 2.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:34 am
LA to TheBay Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:30 am
Does it seem odd to anyone else that a franchise tag is available 2/10/11 without a CBA?
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The franchise and transition tags will terminate with the CBA on 3/3/11
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:35 am
2) DT/NT Phil Taylor (Baylor) or OG/C Stefan Wisniewski (Penn State)
3) OG/C John Moffitt (Wisconsin) or OLB Greg Jones (Michigan State)
4) OT Marcus Gilbert (Florida) or DT/NT Ian Williams (Notre Dame)
5) C/OG Brandon Fusco (Slippery Rock)
6) DE/DT Cedrick Thornton (Southern Arkansas)
7) WR Ricardo Lockette (Ford Valley State) or RB Robert Hughes (Notre Dame)
Then try like hell to bring Miller, Asomugha, Seymour, Wimbley, Huff, Routt, Bush, Reece, Condo and Cartwright all back into the fold.
If Huff walks, sign Jarrad Page to compete with Stevie Brown.
If Bush walks, sign Willis McGahee or bring in a rookie.
If Asomugha walks, sign Jonathan Joseph.
If Routt walks, sign Richard Marshall.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:35 am
Since our football team is always being sabotaged by the owner I decided to start following the Cheerleaders instead….that didn’t work out to good because now they have a restraining order against me….what to do now?
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:36 am
Mike Pouncey is not going to be there for the Raiders in Round 2.
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Steelers will take him in the 1st to play G next to his brother. Write it down now. The ONLY way Pouncey doesnt go to the Steelers is if someone else grabs him earlier.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:36 am
JFB, Akeem Ayers OLB UCLA
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:36 am
Wimbley needs to definitely be resigned and kept on this Raider team!
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:37 am
Franchise tag- Seymour
Transition tag- Huff or Wimbley
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:38 am
My dream draft:
2nd round OLB
3rd round C
4th round T
5th round developemental QB
6th round G
7th round DT
What will probrbly happen:
2nd round CB
3rd round S
4th round Punter
5th round OL
6th round The Pepsi truck
7th round Bo Jackson in case he wants to return
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:41 am
666,
So last year’s draft was a fluke?
I think Al follows up with another good one.
Had a weird feeling last year, got another weird feeling this year.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:42 am
Course that could be the Henny kicking in.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:42 am
You think Ayers will be there in the forties??
I’m not so sure.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:44 am
Akeem Ayers vs. Stanford 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q14Px6MLRfk
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:45 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:42 am
You think Ayers will be there in the forties??
I’m not so sure.
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Early 30’s……move to get him!
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:47 am
Too bad this kid ain’t eligible this year. I would sure love him to see him be part of our LB’s core.
http://image.cdnl3.xosnetwork.com/pics22/640/ZU/ZUAXXWISZBIESMY.20091108023923.jpg
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:47 am
LA to TheBay
You are correct last years draft was good.
I was being sarcastic dude
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:50 am
Mock Draft V1.1
2. Phil Taylor, Nose Gaurd
3. Casey Matthews, Weakside LB
4. Cedrick Thornton, LDE
5. Joseph Barksdale, Gaurd/Tackle
6. Zane Taylor, Center
7. Taylor Potts, QB
UDFA. Mike Price, D-lineman
UDFA. Joe Lefeged, Kick-returner/Gunner
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BBB,
give me some speed burner DB’s in Rounds 4 & 7
I’m good with Campbell, Alex Smith & Charlie Frye at QB next year
I’m good with Houston & ShoNasty starting at DE with a few snaps going to Bryant and Scott (or Moss) in reserve too!
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:56 am
Cedrick Thornton had a monster senior bowl practice week. He projects as a 6th or 7th rounder on draft sites, but I think actual NFL scouts have him rated higher. He might slide to the 5th, more likely, and I think the Raiders would strike early. So criticsm accepted, Thornton in the 5th.
Mock Draft V1.2
2. Phil Taylor
3. Casey Matthews
4. Chris Hairston, Marcus Gilbert, John Moffitt
5. Cedrick Thornton
6. Zane Taylor
7. Taylor Potts
FA. Mike Price
FA. Joe Lefeged
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:56 am
“2. Phil Taylor, Nose Gaurd”
so you are predicting that we will run a 3-4 D next year?
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:59 am
I heard on the radio that UFC is the one that snitched out ATDHE. We lose all the free NFL HD games because of them.
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:59 am
No, I am calling Taylor a nose gaurd to differentiate him from little DT’s. I think Taylor would play the role of John Henderson last year, and could anchor a 34 line on some down. But I am certain that the Raiders will still play a base 43 defense.
RRS,
replace any of the guys in my draft with Kendrick Burney or Jalil Brown to get Al’s DB fix.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:00 am
# Silver-and-black666 Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:56 am
“2. Phil Taylor, Nose Gaurd”
so you are predicting that we will run a 3-4 D next year?
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Apparently the Raiders are scouting him, so it’s possible.
Regardless, it might be nice to have a NT-type player in the middle of a 4-3 line, especially on early downs and in short-yardage situations.
Plus, if the Raiders DID want to show 3-4 looks and move their speed rushers to the edge, they’d have a legitimate 3-4 NT instead of having to force Tommy Kelly into that role.
It would also be nice insurance in case Seymour doesn’t sign a long-term deal or TK’s very productive 2010 season was a mirage.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:00 am
The window for NFL teams to assign franchise and transition tags will extend from February 10 until February 23.
There are going to be a ton of tags used after the Super Bowl, and the Vincent Jackson situation is one of the most interesting. While GM A.J. Smith has been reluctant to spend big money on receivers, he’s got the rights to the best wideout eligible to hit the market. We suspect Jackson will be tagged.
Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:01 am
2013 DL:
Shaughnessy – Taylor – Houston – 1st round QB-eating DE
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:02 am
109.BART Bridge Blues Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:56 am
Cedrick Thornton had a monster senior bowl practice week. He projects as a 6th or 7th rounder on draft sites, but I think actual NFL scouts have him rated higher. He might slide to the 5th, more likely, and I think the Raiders would strike early. So criticsm accepted, Thornton in the 5th.
Mock Draft V1.2
2. Phil Taylor
3. Casey Matthews
4. Chris Hairston, Marcus Gilbert, John Moffitt
5. Cedrick Thornton
6. Zane Taylor
7. Taylor Potts
FA. Mike Price
FA. Joe Lefeged
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I’m thinking that Casey Matthews isn’t going to last until the 3rd round, in fact I think he is a high 2nd rounder. I watched every game he played this year and this kid is all over the field! Plus he has the pedigree that the Matthews name carries. He looks just like his brother Clay in physical appearance and style of play. He may even go in the 1st round. I would be VERY HAPPY if the Raiders drafted him in the 2nd round!
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:02 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:50 am
Mock Draft V1.1
2. Phil Taylor, Nose Gaurd
3. Casey Matthews, Weakside LB
4. Cedrick Thornton, LDE
5. Joseph Barksdale, Gaurd/Tackle
6. Zane Taylor, Center
7. Taylor Potts, QB
UDFA. Mike Price, D-lineman
UDFA. Joe Lefeged, Kick-returner/Gunner
^^^^^^^
I like this mock.
NO picking DB’s in the early rounds! I would rather see you go with a CB in Round 6 though.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:04 am
116.RaiderDogg Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:02 am
109.BART Bridge Blues Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:56 am
Cedrick Thornton had a monster senior bowl practice week. He projects as a 6th or 7th rounder on draft sites, but I think actual NFL scouts have him rated higher. He might slide to the 5th, more likely, and I think the Raiders would strike early. So criticsm accepted, Thornton in the 5th.
Mock Draft V1.2
2. Phil Taylor
3. Casey Matthews
4. Chris Hairston, Marcus Gilbert, John Moffitt
5. Cedrick Thornton
6. Zane Taylor
7. Taylor Potts
FA. Mike Price
FA. Joe Lefeged
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I’m thinking that Casey Matthews isn’t going to last until the 3rd round, in fact I think he is a high 2nd rounder. I watched every game he played this year and this kid is all over the field! Plus he has the pedigree that the Matthews name carries. He looks just like his brother Clay in physical appearance and style of play. He may even go in the 1st round. I would be VERY HAPPY if the Raiders drafted him in the 2nd round!
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Yeah there is no way Casey falls past the 3rd Round.
His stock will only continue to rise.
His is smaller version of his brother. He may not be as athletic….but his football IQ and high motor make for that. He is still pretty damn athletic IMO.
He was all over the field and flying to the football on defense at Oregon.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:06 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:29 am
When you see our weekly 40+ yard rush we give up, you always seemed to see some OLB missing a tackle or taking a bad angle.
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Propoganda!
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:08 am
88.LA to TheBay Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:30 am
Does it seem odd to anyone else that a franchise tag is available 2/10/11 without a CBA?
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Not at all.
There isn’t going to be a lockout. The owners are going to declare an impasse and implement their last best offer. I CAN’T SEE the players striking.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:08 am
109.BART Bridge Blues Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:56 am
Cedrick Thornton had a monster senior bowl practice week. He projects as a 6th or 7th rounder on draft sites, but I think actual NFL scouts have him rated higher. He might slide to the 5th, more likely, and I think the Raiders would strike early. So criticsm accepted, Thornton in the 5th.
Mock Draft V1.2
2. Phil Taylor
3. Casey Matthews
4. Chris Hairston, Marcus Gilbert, John Moffitt
5. Cedrick Thornton
6. Zane Taylor
7. Taylor Potts
FA. Mike Price
FA. Joe Lefeged
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I really like Gilbert in the 4th, and I honestly don’t mind Thornton in the 5th (though I’d pegged him as a 6th rounder). I’m still a fan of Wiz in rnd 2, and I thought that Thornton was a 300 lbs NT type DT? I see here you have him listed as a DE? Can you clarify for me?
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:08 am
I would be happy with DT Brandon Baer in the 3rd or 4th if he is still there. He was a disruptive force up front, spent a lot of time on the other side of the line of scrimmage. The problem with players from Oregon is that they do so much substituting on both sides of the ball it makes it hard to quantify any given player’s stamina through 4 quarters. They all play so fresh for 3 or 4 straight plays and then they take 2 or 3 plays off to stay fresh…
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:11 am
so with McClain stuffing the run
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LOL!
For a minute there I thought you were being serious.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:12 am
Thornton is a tall, speedy player who is a little under 300 lbs. Projects to be a DE or a 4-3 DT.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:14 am
Also, revised. Take a look.
2- Stephen Wisniewski (OG/C Penn State)
3- Colin Kaepernick (QB Nevada)
4- Marcus Gilbert (OT[R] Florida)
5- Martin Parker (DT[NT] Richmond)
6- Tori Gurley (WR South Carolina)
7- D.J. Holt (ILB[34] Cal)
Questions/comments:
A. Compare/Contrast Martin Parker with Cedrick Thornton
B. Seriously, think about our Oline after such a draft.
C. Yes, I’m on the Gurley bandwagon.
D. If we really do go 3-4, we need another young ILB, Holt fits the bill and will be there late.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:15 am
YoungAmerican Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:12 am
Thornton is a tall, speedy player who is a little under 300 lbs. Projects to be a DE or a 4-3 DT.
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Thanks, I was misinformed- ended up putting Parker as my DT pick anyways (see above)
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:16 am
Casey Matthews is def a stud, he may get into the 2nd round, just because of his last name. But I am banking on him having a pretty flat combine performance and lowering his stock just a bit. He isn’t as fast or strong as big brother, that could hurt him.
If young Wiz is gone, I think the Raiders have to get this Zane Taylor kid from Utah. 6′2″ 309lbs, strongest guy on the Utes last season.
We have nobody to back-up Satele and we need someone a bit stronger to replace him eventually anyway. Taylor looks like a beast, could be a steal in the 6th or even the 5th.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:18 am
BBB
How would you feel if the Raiders drafted Matthews in the 2nd?
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:20 am
No tangible progress was made toward a contract extension in the Ravens’ Wednesday meeting with free agent Jared Gaither.
The Baltimore Sun is sticking to its prediction that Gaither won’t be back, despite the Ravens’ need for a left tackle upgrade. The Ravens are expected to extend Gaither a restricted free agent tender later this month, but don’t actually anticipate him being restricted in a confusing situation per the current CBA. He’s expected to be an unrestricted free agent.
Source: Baltimore Sun
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I wonder what Hue thinks of this guy????
I know he has a few issues and is a little injury prone, but WTF. I would love to see this guy on our new power blocking line. He’s a monster when on the field!!!!!!!
http://media.photobucket.com/image/jared%20gaither/dhines485/jared-gaither.jpg
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:24 am
Veldheer-Gallery-Wiz-Campbell-Gaither
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn!!!!!!!!!!
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:25 am
If Al takes Casey Matthews in the 2nd round (instead of Dontay Moch) I would be very happy. I just want another solid draft, with “football players”, regardless of what round we get them in. Take Matthews in the 2nd and we can still find our big DT in Jerrell Powe, Kenrick Ellis or Chris Nield in later rounds.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:29 am
Stephen Paea, DT Oregon State
Paea appeared well on his way to an impressive week at the Senior Bowl. Instead, the discovery of a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee ended Paea’s week early!
Was a projected 1st RD.
Due to injury, is now projected in the late 2nd early 3rd round in the 2011 Draft.
Reminds me of Bush…projected 1st round/injury 4th RD.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:31 am
I think DT/NT Ian Williams could be a steal for the Raiders in the 4th round, and would immediately step into John Henderson’s role.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:33 am
DMac,
What do you do with Veldheer if we bring on Gaither?
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:33 am
Williams had 5 tackles (4 solo) and a sack for an overmatched North team in the Senior Bowl.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:34 am
DMAC Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:24 am
Veldheer-Gallery-Wiz-Campbell-Gaither
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RT for Gaither ????
Isn’t he already much better than Veldheer?
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:34 am
Gaither can play the right side or the left side. Low-risk acquisition if Hue thinks he can worth with him.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:34 am
J,
post 130^^^^^^^^^
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:35 am
Gotta think Hue knows Gaither very well. If Al pursues him, we’ll know it was at Hue’s insistence. If Al doesn’t pursue him, we’ll know it was with Hue’s blessing. I’m good either way, but we need a new RT to replace Walker, he was pretty bad out there last year. I wish, I wish Gabe Carimi would fall to us, or Al would make a move to get himself a Yiddish beast at right tackle.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:35 am
Are the NFL DRAFT Magazines out yet?
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:36 am
I dont like the idea of having both Campbell and Veldheer together. Veldheer can get help from Gallery and Campbell can get help from Gaither.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:37 am
Veldheer/Gaither – (Moffitt/Wiz)/Loper – (Moffitt/Wiz)/Fusco – Campbell/Carlisle – Henderson/Gilbert/Gaither
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:38 am
Lamarr Houston (@solo_dolo_9s) Tweeted:
“Warren Sapp is a d!ck”
LMAO!!!! Houston was already high in my book but he just moved up a few more notches!
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:38 am
I’m done w/ Henderson.
Time to move on.
DONE!!!!!!!!!
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:39 am
From twitter…
solo_dolo_9s lamarr houston
Warren sapp is a dick
….
Could not have said it better myself.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:39 am
Gaither seems to get injured alot….keep him on the bench as a good back-up to Veld, or who ever plays opposite!
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:39 am
LB
D Line
O LIne
addressed in two straight drafts.
Is it possible??
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:40 am
LMAO @ Houston.
Ol boy’s got a mean streak.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:40 am
# DMAC Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:38 am
I’m done w/ Henderson.
Time to move on.
DONE!!!!!!!!!
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Me too, but he’ll be back anyway. Al wants to see him at RT.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:41 am
Veldheer has made a huge leap from Div II to the NFL. He has proven that he can hang w/ the big dogs. He will only get stronger and better IMO.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:42 am
75, how long did it take to get approved for 99 tweets?
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:44 am
Great interview with Howie Long on Raiders, Hue Jackson, and Al Davis…
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/595488-oakland-raiders-howie-long-talks-hall-of-fame-al-davis-and-2011-raidersteam?utm_campaign=buzztap&utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter#page/1
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:45 am
# r8eray Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:42 am
75, how long did it take to get approved for 99 tweets?
….
Don’t remember, but not long. Maybe a day or 2.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:45 am
The million dollar question is who’s idea was it to mout Veldheer at C?
I mean, with the historic reference of past tall Cs and all.
Also who’s idea was it to put Campbell at RG?
Well documented that AL was controlling the draft, so did Al think he had his C in Veldheer and his his LT in Campbell?
Campbell-Gallery-Veldheer-Carlisle-Henderson
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:46 am
r8eray Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:42 am
75, how long did it take to get approved for 99 tweets?
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He approved me within minutes of sending the request.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:48 am
J,
Henderson??????
C’mon man!
Dude is garbage!
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:48 am
No way Veldheer goes back to Center. That was ridiculous on Cables part.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:48 am
J,
C’MON MAN!!!!!!
LMAO
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:48 am
Mario just dont have that killer instinct, maybe the Wiz can instill some nastiness in him, but I dont see it. He can be a decent RT back-up for awhile, maybe. We gotta be looking at some tackles in this draft though, because outside of Veldheer, we dont have decent starters or depth.
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:49 am
Veldheer is going to be a beast at LT!
Print that!!!!!!!
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:50 am
We will find out how much Cabes had as influence on the O-line in the next few months.
Where will Campbell line up the first day of camp? Veldheer? Will Carlisle be on the field or getting the Thomas Howard treatment? Is Satele still head-bobbing?
Will be interesting to see……
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:55 am
156.DMAC Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:48 am
J,
Henderson??????
C’mon man!
Dude is garbage!
157.bcz24 Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:48 am
No way Veldheer goes back to Center. That was ridiculous on Cables part.
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Guy’s…… cmon now!
We are talking about what Al Davis is going to do, not what you and I would do. Up to me, Henderson would have been cut. I thought Veldheer was decent at C. Missed a few calls, but that’s what happens when you get thrown in there the way Cable did it. Given a whole offseason and preseason, I think he could be a pretty damn good C actually. Now this is under the scenario that we could get Gaither. Gaither is a better LT than Veldheer is. He’d be my starting LT.
Gaither-Gallery-Veldheer-Campbell-Walker/Barnes would be my starting 5
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:55 am
BART Bridge Blues Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:48 am
Mario just dont have that killer instinct, maybe the Wiz can instill some nastiness in him, but I dont see it. He can be a decent RT back-up for awhile, maybe. We gotta be looking at some tackles in this draft though, because outside of Veldheer, we dont have decent starters or depth.
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Gilbert in 4 Gilbert in 4 Gilbert in 4
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:56 am
J Hill Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:55 am
156.DMAC Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:48 am
J,
Henderson??????
C’mon man!
Dude is garbage!
157.bcz24 Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:48 am
No way Veldheer goes back to Center. That was ridiculous on Cables part.
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Guy’s…… cmon now!
We are talking about what Al Davis is going to do, not what you and I would do. Up to me, Henderson would have been cut. I thought Veldheer was decent at C. Missed a few calls, but that’s what happens when you get thrown in there the way Cable did it. Given a whole offseason and preseason, I think he could be a pretty damn good C actually. Now this is under the scenario that we could get Gaither. Gaither is a better LT than Veldheer is. He’d be my starting LT.
Gaither-Gallery-Veldheer-Campbell-Walker/Barnes would be my starting 5
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Veldheer-Mankins-Wiz-Campbell-Gilbert
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:57 am
161.Just Fire Baby Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:50 am
We will find out how much Cabes had as influence on the O-line in the next few months.
Where will Campbell line up the first day of camp? Veldheer? Will Carlisle be on the field or getting the Thomas Howard treatment? Is Satele still head-bobbing?
Will be interesting to see……
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Exactly what I’m saying.
Satele head bob was the dumbest thing EVER!
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:58 am
Amazing we still had so many false starts with the Satele “let em know the snap count” move, lol.
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:00 am
Gaither is injury prone and his commitment has been compared to Jamarcus Russell numerous times… No thank you. He is only marginally better than Veldheer (who was a rookie from a DII school) IMO. I will take the hard worker 100 times out of 100.
Oh and JFB, most centers move their head before they snap the ball. Its because they are calling out signals, remember the Center makes the line calls.
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:00 am
# J Hill Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:58 am
Amazing we still had so many false starts with the Satele “let em know the snap count” move, lol.
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Call me stupid, but I thought O-linemen couldn’t move once they were set? Saw that schit from Satele all the time.
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:01 am
Gaither>Walker
Nuff said!
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:03 am
Bcz,
The Satele Head Bob has nothing to do with making any calls, mayne.
AFTER the calls have been made, right before EVERY snap, he lifts his head straight up, looks to the right, looks to the left, then snaps the ball.
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:10 am
Vedheer-Pouncy-O’Dowd-Campbell-Jammal Brown/FA WAS.
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:11 am
O’Dowd has a long, ugly injury history and got eaten alive in the Senior Bowl.
Would MUCH rather have Moffitt, Kirkpatrick, or Fusco.
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:13 am
Kirkpatrick it is!
In the 5th RD.!
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:14 am
Several beers in, and about to go traipse around NYC. Have a good afternoon, gentlemen.
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:16 am
“NEW YORK CITY”??? LOL
Have a good one YA!
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:17 am
Wiz will have those boys playing nasty.
and they’ll be hitting the weights too.
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:23 am
As a Tomlinson hater I just love this!!:
Tomlinson will retire if Jets cut him
“Part of it really does suck,” Tomlinson said in a quiet moment during his “Project 21” fundraiser for his charitable foundation last night (more on that below). “It really does for me. To be in limbo… sometimes, I just want to say, ‘You know what? I’m just going to retire.’”
“It’s kind of a messed up feeling to be in,” he added about being in limbo. “Because I feel like we had a great season. Things went well. But here there’s questions about whether I’m going to come back (with the one) year that I have left (on my contract). So who knows.”
http://www.theredzone.org/BlogDescription/tabid/61/EntryId/14706/Tomlinson-will-retire-if-Jets-cut-him/Default.aspx
YES PLEASE, RETIRE, JUST GO AWAY!!!
I wonder if he now regrets getting that Jets tatoo? LMFAO
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:34 am
127.BART Bridge Blues Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:16 am
Casey Matthews is def a stud, he may get into the 2nd round, just because of his last name. But I am banking on him having a pretty flat combine performance and lowering his stock just a bit. He isn’t as fast or strong as big brother, that could hurt him.
If young Wiz is gone, I think the Raiders have to get this Zane Taylor kid from Utah. 6′2″ 309lbs, strongest guy on the Utes last season.
We have nobody to back-up Satele and we need someone a bit stronger to replace him eventually anyway. Taylor looks like a beast, could be a steal in the 6th or even the 5th.
^^^^^^
Center Zane Taylor would be pick in Round 5!
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:38 am
109.BART Bridge Blues Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:56 am
Cedrick Thornton had a monster senior bowl practice week. He projects as a 6th or 7th rounder on draft sites, but I think actual NFL scouts have him rated higher. He might slide to the 5th, more likely, and I think the Raiders would strike early. So criticsm accepted, Thornton in the 5th.
Mock Draft V1.2
2. Phil Taylor
3. Casey Matthews
4. Chris Hairston, Marcus Gilbert, John Moffitt
5. Cedrick Thornton
6. Zane Taylor
7. Taylor Potts
FA. Mike Price
FA. Joe Lefeged
^^^^^^^
Solid Raider Mock!
Gilbert in Round 4 would be a great pick!
Thornton and Taylor in Rounds 5 and 6 would be great picks also
Love the picks of P Taylor in Rd 2 and Matthews in Rd 3!
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:51 am
Can anyone explain to me why Jim Plunkett is not in the hall of fame?
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:53 am
No. Most on here are not Raider fans anyway so it won’t affect their agenda against Al.
Isn’t it strange that the same people come on here day after day EVERY DAY OF THEIR LIVES to talk about Al Davis and how evil and/or stupid he is?
If a person doesn’t hate EVERYTHING he’s done, or gives him any credit at all for anything he’s done; past or present, than he’s a “Davis shill” or “bootlicker”.
“Hate is a poison you drink while waiting for the other person to die”.
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It’s funny, any conversation is acceptable here by “Raider Fans” EXCEPT criticism of Raider management.
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:56 am
Tomlinson had 900 rushing yards, over 1200 all purpose, and averaged just over 4 yards a carry. That’s not bad for a backup! His team got to the AFC championship. I’m guessing salary issues will factor into a fallout with the Jets, if it were to happen, because Tomlinson certainly had a better year than a lot of his critics thought he would. In fact, I don’t know what more he could have done, considering his age. He had a helluva year.
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:56 am
Kevin Flynn Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:51 am
Can anyone explain to me why Jim Plunkett is not in the hall of fame?
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72 wins, 72 losses, 52% completions 67.5 QB Rating. Ok?
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:01 pm
I’m not a real Raider fan. I’m just a fan. Just want to see the team win. A “real” Raider fan, according to so many of those in here who declare themselves to be one, is someone who supports and argues for every single decision the team makes, to some degree. Someone who always, always gives the team the benefit of the doubt, and takes a positive approach, even if they don’t like the decision. They basically equate being a Raider fan to be an employee of a company. I just don’t see it that way. I’m a fan who speaks my mind. If I don’t like a decision the team makes, I say so. So, I’m not a “real” fan, per se. But I am a Raider fan. I want to see this team win a Super Bowl within the next few years. I just know it won’t happen with Al even remotely involved.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:01 pm
72 wins, 72 losses, 52% completions 67.5 QB Rating. Ok?
***
way better than Eldridge Dickey!
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:02 pm
KoolKell Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:56 am
Kevin Flynn Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:51 am
Can anyone explain to me why Jim Plunkett is not in the hall of fame?
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72 wins, 72 losses, 52% completions 67.5 QB Rating. Ok?
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TWO (2) Super Bowl Wins????
Kell, please go look up Broadway Joe’s numbers (since you’re the stat guy) and come back and tell me what you just pasted makes any sense.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:03 pm
RMR,
So are you part of the Raider Nation? Yes or No?
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:04 pm
183.KoolKell Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:56 am
Kevin Flynn Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:51 am
Can anyone explain to me why Jim Plunkett is not in the hall of fame?
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72 wins, 72 losses, 52% completions 67.5 QB Rating. Ok?
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So do you think he isn’t worthy of the hall of fame?
Check his playoff stats, please include those in your above listed stats..
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:05 pm
I don’t get any props for saying that Chuck Bresnahan would be a Raider if/when Hue Jax becomes HC?
the most common response I think was “please dont say that”
LOL!
how do you feel now that it’s official?
the same? better?
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:05 pm
Well, looks like a slow Raider news day. Later. Don’t let ‘em push you around, Kell.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:06 pm
183.KoolKell Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:56 am
Kevin Flynn Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 11:51 am
Can anyone explain to me why Jim Plunkett is not in the hall of fame?
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72 wins, 72 losses, 52% completions 67.5 QB Rating. Ok?
+++++++++++++++++
With the Raiders: 38-19 record, 8-2 playoff record, 2 Lombardi trophies. Could be my Raiders homerism talking here, but I think he belongs.
Not sure you can hold the disaster that was the first half of his career against him, since he was on epically horrible teams.
But I agree to the extent that Plunkett has poor stats and won’t get into the Hall as a consequence.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Kell, please go look up Broadway Joe’s numbers (since you’re the stat guy) and come back and tell me what you just pasted makes any sense.
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You’re right.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:06 pm
RRS,
Long as it’s just as linebackers coach, I don’t really care.
But if he becomes DC, god help us all.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Joe Cullen for DC!
do it Al …
Keith Butler is going to AZ & Darren Perry is going to Philly
GB will deny us permission to interview Winston Moss (again)
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:07 pm
# DMAC Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:03 pm
RMR,
So are you part of the Raider Nation? Yes or No?
…….
If you’re asking me, I say yes. But others would say I’m not. That’s their opinion. But I certainly do consider myself part of the Raider Nation.
I’m out. Nothin crackin in Raiderland today. See ya.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:08 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:01 pm
I’m not a real Raider fan. [...] A “real” Raider fan [...] is someone who supports[...] the team [...], who always, always gives the team the benefit of the doubt, and takes a positive approach, even if they don’t like the decision. [...[ I just don’t see it that way. [...] So, I’m not a “real” fan [...].
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Fixed.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:08 pm
I certainly do consider myself part of the Raider Nation
***
LOL @ MR!
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Peace
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:09 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:08 pm
I certainly do consider myself part of the Raider Nation
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LOL @ MR!
***
I guess that’d make him a domestic terrorist?
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Wassup DMAC?
I bet your hammy hurts just thinking about Brad Roll being retained!
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Wassup RRS!
Naw, my turf toe hurts.
LMAO
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Flores’s hopes for the Hall will always be crippled by those last years in Seattle.
With the Raiders: 85-53 record, 8-3 playoff record, 2 Super Bowl championships. No brainer for Canton.
But….
With Seattle: 14-34 record, no playoffs appearances.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:17 pm
how do you feel now that it’s official?
the same? better?
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Is there supposed to be some level of added comfort knowing Raider Rockstar is on top of coaching personnel matters?
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Plunkett a HOF?
I don’t think so.
Branch, Guy, Brown….certainly
maybe Flores….his last five years did him in.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Dakota,
What do you think about Stabler? HoF worthy or no?
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Lol @ domestic terrorist
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Severeraiderz Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Lol @ domestic terrorist
*********
glad it didn’t go unnoticed.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Cal sure did pick up a beast of a DT in Viliami Moala.. The Kid hasnt even stepped on campus and holds the record for Bench Press at Cal at 490….The kid is 6′2 330 and mobile… Plus Cal got voted #3 in overall defensive recruit class…. Very Happy Cal Fan
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Stabler?
No. He had seasons where he threw 25-30 ints.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Me too Purp. Just finished reading the article on Cal in the tribune.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:28 pm
If Flores last 5 yeard did him in for HOF consideration, how the hell did Davis get in?
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:28 pm
Later peoples!
Go A’s!
Go DUBS!
Go Cal Bears!
Go Raiders!
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Now only if we can find another Aaron Rodgers….. I think Keenan Allen is going to be great.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:31 pm
211.KoolKell Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:28 pm
If Flores last 5 yeard did him in for HOF consideration, how the hell did Davis get in?
_________
A lot has happened since 1992, but I don’t think they pull you out once you are in lol.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Raider Rockstar is on top of coaching personnel matters?
***
JFB,
for the record, I also said that Keith Butler would be an excellent DC LAST OFFSEASON … I repeated those chants again this offseason and was told “theres no way he’ll leave Pittsburgh as the heir apparent to Dick LeBeau” but now that LeBeau has confirmed he’ll return in 2011, Butler is going to be the new DC for the Arizona friggin Cardinals! compare the talent on our Defense to thiers. what a joke – he could have been ours
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:39 pm
JFB,
I would have said NO WAY to Hue Jackson as HC & Bob Wylie as OL Coach
4-12, baby!
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:42 pm
by Bill Williamson
If the Oakland Raiders need another reminder of the importance of re-signing cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, all they have to do is watch the Super Bowl on Sunday.
One of the reasons the Green Bay Packers will be facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl is the presence of cornerback Charles Woodson. Woodson was the No. 4 overall player drafted by Oakland in 1998.
He was a good Raider. He was defensive rookie of the year and he made All-Pro three straight years because he dealt with several nagging injuries. Woodson departed Oakland for Green Bay as a free agent in 2006. He has enjoyed a career resurgence. Woodson, 34, was named the NFL’s defensive player of the year in 2009.
Oakland knows it lost a fine cornerback. It won’t want to lose another one this offseason.
Asomugha’s contract unexpectedly voided after the 2010 season. Oakland cannot give him the franchise tag. The Raiders have several free agents, but Asomugha is expected to be a top priority. Oakland owner Al Davis has said he hopes to re-sign Asomugha. Davis is extremely proud and it likely doesn’t sit well seeing Woodson get to the stage with another team.
It could become more motivation for the Raiders to keep Asomugha and ensuring if he ever makes it to the Super Bowl, it will be with him wearing the Silver and Black.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:42 pm
RRS,
Would have loved to have had Butler, but he’s exclusively a 3-4 guy. Al might go for some 3-4 looks, but a pure 3-4 base defense? No way.
Also, sad to say, I’m not sure Butler would want to come from an organization run like the Steelers to one run like Oakland.
Butler was never a realistic possibility.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Al rarely hires the up and coming Defensive co-ordinator.
Not sure if Darren Perry or Winston Moss are necessarily up and coming, but Chuckie Bresh definately is not.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:49 pm
217.Dakota Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:42 pm
by Bill Williamson
If the Oakland Raiders need another reminder of the importance of re-signing cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, all they have to do is watch the Super Bowl on Sunday.
One of the reasons the Green Bay Packers will be facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl is the presence of cornerback Charles Woodson. Woodson was the No. 4 overall player drafted by Oakland in 1998.
He was a good Raider. He was defensive rookie of the year and he made All-Pro three straight years because he dealt with several nagging injuries. Woodson departed Oakland for Green Bay as a free agent in 2006. He has enjoyed a career resurgence. Woodson, 34, was named the NFL’s defensive player of the year in 2009.
Oakland knows it lost a fine cornerback. It won’t want to lose another one this offseason.
Asomugha’s contract unexpectedly voided after the 2010 season. Oakland cannot give him the franchise tag. The Raiders have several free agents, but Asomugha is expected to be a top priority. Oakland owner Al Davis has said he hopes to re-sign Asomugha. Davis is extremely proud and it likely doesn’t sit well seeing Woodson get to the stage with another team.
It could become more motivation for the Raiders to keep Asomugha and ensuring if he ever makes it to the Super Bowl, it will be with him wearing the Silver and Black.
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This article could be considered a complete contradiction to alot of comments made on this blog about “Al Davis running the Defense”, “The defense is Al’s”, “Al calls the defensive plays” etc…
For instance Bill states, “Oakland knows it lost a fine cornerback. It won’t want to lose another one this offseason”.
and
“Davis is extremely proud and it likely doesn’t sit well seeing Woodson get to the stage with another team”…
So either Daivs made a mistake, or coaches, personnel, etc do have some say, and someone let Woodson walk.
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Al rarely hires the up and coming Defensive co-ordinator
Chuckie Bresh definately is not
***
you sort of know what you’re getting with guys like John Marshall & Chuck B
Willie Shaw, Bresnahan (first time as DC) and Rob Ryan were wildcards
is Al Davis actually getting MORE predictable in his old age?
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Would have loved to have had Butler, but he’s exclusively a 3-4 guy. Al might go for some 3-4 looks, but a pure 3-4 base defense? No way.
Also, sad to say, I’m not sure Butler would want to come from an organization run like the Steelers to one run like Oakland.
Butler was never a realistic possibility.
***
PA,
Rob Ryan was allowed to run a 3-4 Defense in Oakland. Why wouldn’t Keith Butler be allowed to do the same?
Rob “the slob” had the carpet pulled from underneath him before he ever got the personnel to try it again in Oakland. I guess Sapp at DE, Brayton at OLB and a 36-year old Ted Washington were supposed to be dominant forces?
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:55 pm
RRS,
Sounds like pretty typical Davis behavior, if I’m gonna be honest.
“Okay, you can run the 3-4, but only with the pieces we already have here.”
Then when it fails, “See? I told you the 3-4 was no good. Back to 4-3, natural pressure, man coverage.”
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Sapp responds to Lamar Houston on twitter…
QBKILLA Warren Sapp
@solo_dolo_9s You Was Real Quiet When I Asked U What your Problem Was!!! Holla When U Get Some Pineapple in Your Diet Or 10 Sacks You LAME!!
….
Its on now!
February 3rd, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Tommy Kelly is scheduled to earn $5.5 million this season and $6 million in 2012
not bad for a guy who nearly made the Pro Bowl!
maybe we can trade him ???
Let Seymour & Henderson walk.
Have ShoNasty & Houston as the 3-4 DE’s with Desmond Bryant and somebody like William Joseph in reserve
we have the LB’s!
all we need is a fat slob or two to play nose tackle …
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:02 pm
QBKILLA Warren Sapp
@solo_dolo_9s You Was Real Quiet When I Asked U What your Problem Was!!! Holla When U Get Some Pineapple in Your Diet Or 10 Sacks You LAME!!
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Houston had 5 or 7 in his rookie year right?
He may have to holla at Warren this time next year with Sapp’s nutz in his pocket.
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:15 pm
Seymour walk?
No sir.
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:16 pm
I say stick to Kelly and Seymour in the middle with more quality depth added via the draft. Will have to draft Seymour’s replacement and groom him for a year or 2.
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:24 pm
If Lane Kiffen and Jon Gruden were to have a baby it would look like this!!
http://www.cfnews13.com/static/articles/images/Gruden.jpg
Jay Gruden???
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:26 pm
HA!
Houston and Motormouth, purse swinging via twitter…
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:32 pm
How to build a successful NFL franchise. I invite you to compare and contrast.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/sports/football/03rooney.html?_r=1&hp
Critical observation, according to Jack Ham, “Stability is key, and they let people do their jobs.”
What a novel notion.
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:34 pm
So either Daivs made a mistake, or coaches, personnel, etc do have some say, and someone let Woodson walk.
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Woodson wanted to play for a winner.
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Houston’s gonna be able to cram that tweet up Sapp’s fat azz next season.
What did he say to set Sapp off, anyway?
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Nevermind, I just found it upthread
LMFAO. I think a Houston jersey just went to the top of my Raider wishlist
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:00 pm
“There’s no guarantees. There are ups and downs in any sport. But if you have the people in place, you always have a chance to be successful. That goes back to my grandfather and down to my father.”
More than by any player or coach, the Steelers are identified by the way they have done business for 40 years. They build through the draft, take care of their players, maintain financial discipline, eschew flashy hires and treat people well.
In the win-now world of professional sports, the Steelers have managed a twin bill that only a few other organizations, including the Green Bay Packers, can claim: they win now, and they set themselves up for the future, too. Of the 22 players who are expected to start for the Steelers on Sunday, 18 were either drafted by the Steelers or signed as undrafted or rookie free agents. For some of those players, it will be their third Super Bowl appearance in six years.
It is a blueprint that has put six Lombardi Trophies behind glass in Pittsburgh, given the Steelers a chance to win a seventh, generated a devoted, nationwide fan base and left other owners agog, although Rooney laughs a little when asked if the Steelers’ way has been codified. It has not, he said.
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Let’s face it Sapp is a fat overpaid bumbling idiot who can barely talk correctly. Seymour was brought in to do what fat lazy Sapp was overpaid to do. Be a team leader on defense and turn this thing around.
Instead Sapp helped to create the “Collect a Check” mentality here in Oakland. Then after he left with his pockets full; of our money for being fat and lazy he bad mouthed the whole organization.
That is why Seymour is a better HOF candidate if you ask me.
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:02 pm
I think for Asomugha it is the Raiders or the Jets, I just do not see going him anywhere else; with the exception of Detroit as they just might fork out the $$$.
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Of the 22 players who are expected to start for the Steelers on Sunday, 18 were either drafted by the Steelers or signed as undrafted or rookie free agents. For some of those players, it will be their third Super Bowl appearance in six years.
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Pittsburgh has hired only three coaches since 1969 — Chuck Noll was the first — and each has won at least one Super Bowl. With Noll, Dan Rooney and his brother Art Jr. formed a threesome that focused on building through the draft. That approach remains. Offensive and defensive systems are not adopted and ripped up every few years, necessitating cyclical remakings of the roster.
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:08 pm
KK,
Its pretty simple. Just become a Steeler fan already.
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:08 pm
Get off their nutz.
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:11 pm
The continuity means everybody from the owners to an entry-level scout knows what Steelers players should be like. The team is able to draft prospects who will fit its system for years — because the system is not going to change — giving the Steelers time to develop players.
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:13 pm
What did Houston say to piss off Sapp…
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:14 pm
He said he was a d!ck
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:15 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:13 pm
What did Houston say to piss off Sapp
++++++++++
“Warren Sapp is a dick”
Direct quote
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:16 pm
“Some teams change quarterbacks like underwear,” the Steelers’ Hall of Fame linebacker Jack Ham said. “Then you have this organization. Stability is the key, and they let people do their jobs.”
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Didn’t that fat overrated duche Warren Crapp rape or beat some woman last super bowl. I guess raping someone gets you a pay raise at the NFL network …
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:22 pm
“With Noll, Dan Rooney and his brother Art Jr. formed a threesome….”
I’m skipping that DVD.
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Actually, would probably be an 8mm.
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:24 pm
I think for Asomugha it is the Raiders or the Jets, I just do not see going him anywhere else; with the exception of Detroit as they just might fork out the $$$.
***
Retribution,
that would be HILARIOUS if Nnamdi signed with the Lions after Revis just said that Nnamdi told him he wants to play for a winner next season!
Isn’t Detroit like the only team in the league with more losses than us since the start of 2003?
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:24 pm
LA To TheBay Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:22 pm
“With Noll, Dan Rooney and his brother Art Jr. formed a threesome….”
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that focused on building through the draft. That approach remains. Offensive and defensive systems are not adopted and ripped up every few years, necessitating cyclical remakings of the roster.
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:27 pm
LA To TheBay Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Actually, would probably be an 8mm.
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I don’t know how any so-called Raider Fan can sniker about winning Super Bowls.
Why are you people so afraid of knowledge?
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Cults don’t want you to read the newspaper, or anything like that.
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:33 pm
KoolKell Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:27 pm
LA To TheBay Says:
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Actually, would probably be an 8mm.
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I don’t know how any so-called Raider Fan can sniker about winning Super Bowls.
Why are you people so afraid of knowledge?
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I’m not. Just clownin’. Slow day.
The Steelers are the class of the NFL and blah blah blah.
I would love to see stability here. It was the key to our success last decade.
See:
2002 Rich Gannon (16)
2001 Rich Gannon (16)
2000 Rich Gannon (16)
1999 Rich Gannon (16)
and
Jon Gruden
11-5*
10-6
12-4
8-8
8-8
*Bill Callahan coaching Gruden’s team.
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:34 pm
“So-Called”?
Really, Kell?
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Kell,
wasn’t our last good HC/QB combo Art Shell & Aaron Brooks?
you should be stoked about Hue Jackson & Jason Campbell!
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Hue Jack City® got this.
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Art Shell previously had Vince Evans from 1989-1994 …
whoop whoop!
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Hue Jack City® got this
***
Hue stole a line from JaMarcus?
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:40 pm
speaking of JaWalrus …
Winston Moss as HC would have made him a winner, right Kelly?
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:41 pm
I hope Green Bay beats the Pittsburg Rapists. I can’t stand Hines Wards stupid smile or Big Bens horrible singing . F those B@stards…
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Two weeks ago, when Dan Rooney, now the United States ambassador to Ireland, returned to Pittsburgh for the A.F.C. championship game, he spoke to a handful of reporters about the N.F.L.’s labor strife. During that conversation he offered a bombshell of a quote that summed up the Steelers’ ability to take the long view of success.
“I’d rather not have the money,” Rooney said about the proposed 18-game regular season.
That comment snapped a few heads around the league, particularly among owners who would rather have the money. But Rooney wonders why it is necessary to change something — 16 games for 32 teams — that has worked successfully for years. It is a mind-set the Steelers have leaned on in the past: do not make sea-change decisions in haste.
February 3rd, 2011 at 3:11 pm
I like the idea of an 18 game regular season.
Eliminate 2, or maybe even all, of the pre-season games and the players don’t wind up playing a longer season or taking more snaps.
This would put an increased emphasis on in-house player evaluations and the ability of a coaching staff to more rapidly prepare for the regular season, but is easily doable.
We’d get to see 2 more weeks of meaningful Raider/NFL action.
Wish that the 2010 season was 2 weeks longer. Might have extended the agony of watching the Raids fall short of the playoffs…or maybe they would have emerged as AFC West champs.
Either way, it would have been exciting to see.
Bring on the 18 game regular season.
JaJason sucks.
February 3rd, 2011 at 7:12 pm
the kid out of hampton is the best kept under the radar guy in the draft….raiders should take him in the 5th rd.
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