Headed for Indianapolis
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 at 9:33 am in Oakland Raiders.
I’m traveling to Indianapolis today to cover the NFL scouting combine Thursday through Sunday.
I’ll be checking in with occasional blog posts as well as daily stories for the print product, covering the Raiders and 49ers (although I’ll keep the 49ers updates off this medium).
Rumor has it my Southwest flight has Internet service . . .
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February 23rd, 2011 at 9:36 am
Just cant get into the draft without a 1st round pick.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:50 am
How is that 30% rule possible? When these guys hit big time contracts after their rookie contract it has to be more than a %30 raise. Vincent Jackson made $800,000 last year and his franchise tag this year is over $9 million! Thats over a 1000% pay increase…
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:16 am
Deron Williams to NJ!
Would have looked better in purple and gold.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:18 am
I’m with you Bcz24, I’m pretty positive players get 30% pay increases frequently.
Has to be something about the team/player option or something like that.
Hell, when we franchised Nnamdi and Seymour, they got 30% pay increases. Same thing when we re-signed Seabass.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:20 am
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February 23rd, 2011 at 10:21 am
VJax is the best example I could come up with, he made less than 1 million last year, and will make over 9 million this year.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:21 am
Troy Murphy back in Golden State.
Really cornering the market on unathletic, white Power Forwards we are.
Amundson, Lee and Murphy.
Good grief.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:22 am
If a player earns a contract that is 5 years and pays him a total of $20 Million, he counts $4 million per year against the cap, right?
Answer: If it were only that simple.
Teams with heavy payloads learned quickly that the best way to combat the Salary Cap was to circumvent it. They did this by back loading contracts, pushing all of the big money to the end of the contract. For example, a 5-year, $20 million contract (not counting a signing bonus) signed in 2005 as described above could possibly allocate the money in the following manner:
Year 1 (2006): $450,000 (min. cap given to players with 4+ years experience)
Year 2 (2007): $1 million
Year 3 (2008): $1.5 million
Year 4 (2009): $5 million
Year 5 (2010): $12 million
Note: I have provided this example to reflect another important point. With the 2010 season being uncapped, there are special rules governing how much money can be pushed into the future. In reality, a contract like the one listed above is NOT actually valid under the present set of circumstances, since the final year is currently set to be an uncapped season. The contract would not be allowed as it would have specifically violated the league’s “30% Rule”. The “30% Rule” governs veteran contracts that are entered into in a capped year and extend into the final year of the CBA. The rule states that these contracts cannot have an annual increase of more than 30% of the salary, excluding amounts treated as a signing bonus, provided for in the FINAL CAPPED YEAR. If the CBA is not extended, then 2009 will be the final capped year and this contract would not be valid.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:23 am
http://www.askthecommish.com/salarycap/faq.asp
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:25 am
They’re not getting crap out of Biedrens, and I expected more out of D Lee, too.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:27 am
Vegas,
At least Murph can rebound. Thats what he can do.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:28 am
Lee is doing fine Kell. Its Beans who’s underachieving. Trade his ass for Nene.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:28 am
Murph can shoot too.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:30 am
I think he’s a nice addition off the bench. Our bench sux.
+ we still need a back up point guard. We should of kept CJ.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:39 am
I like Lee, I actually like him a lot.
But he is so unathletic defensively.
Great instincts and hands masks it a little.
Beans is going through a Steve Sax situation with his FT shooting. He doesn’t want the ball, and when he gets it, he either passes it or shoots it immediately.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:43 am
Beans needs to listen to Barry and go w/ the under hand free throws.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:47 am
Beans got hurt last year, and it came back to me on a good source he was enjoying the Euro Techno scene a tad too much, if you catch my drift.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:06 am
Hey Vegas,
You still here?
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:09 am
You seem to be pretty good at stuff like this?
I don’t understand. Why would you trade two expiring contracts for one expiring contract, only to buy-out and release that player?
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:21 am
Broncos re-signed CB Champ Bailey on a four-year, $43 million extension.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:21 am
“All indications” are the Bengals will not use the franchise tag by Thursday’s deadline.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:21 am
Sign Joseph in Nnamdi walks.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:23 am
Denver is paying Bailey $15 million for 2011, which means Nnamdi will be looking for more than that.
Time to go after Joseph, Cromartie, or Richard Marshall.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:38 am
YoungAmerican Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:23 am
Denver is paying Bailey $15 million for 2011, which means Nnamdi will be looking for more than that.
Time to go after Joseph, Cromartie, or Richard Marshall.
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And with the 48 th pick of the draft the Raiders select…Curtis Brown CB from Texas or Rashard Carmicheal Virgina Tech
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:39 am
Lets hope Wiz will a Raider come draft day! He says he would love to play and be coached under his uncle:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11053/1127051-143.stm
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:41 am
We might be able to sign everyone we need because we don’t have a top 10 pick this year and the only free agents we need are our own.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:48 am
Chuck,
you are right about that. I beleive the only FA that were worth the big $ were Logan mankins & Ngata and both men were tagged. At that point it’s better to draft.
Wimberly, Seymour, Miller, Satele, Micheal Bush Stanford Routt, and Langston Walker were the most crucial. Huff is solid but I perosnally want to see more of Stevie Brown.
Now that champ got his $15 milly that defintately takes Nnamdi out of the eqaution. If the team can bring back those 7 FA, and keep finding gems in the draft, the raiders will be fine and continue on the momentum that they built last year.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:57 am
Champs contract doesnt take Nnamdi out of the mix. He is still getting less than 11 mill per year of the deal, Nnamdi can get a 4 year 50 mill deal, and be closed.
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:58 am
So Wimbleys deal is valid, according to what Dakota posted, because he is gaining more than a 30% raise but it isnt from a capped year to an uncapped year. The quote from Dakota says it would be a problem from a capped year to an uncapped year.
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:08 pm
# raidertay Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:36 am
Just cant get into the draft without a 1st round pick.
im with you there. hopefully we can find some talent in later rounds. which lately it seems is where we find all our talent
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Just read this over at BSPN:
would the Oakland Raiders receive any compensation if cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha leaves through free agency.
BW: Yes, the Raiders would receive a compensatory pick in the 2012 draft. It would very likely be the No. 97 overall pick, at the end of the third round. The highest compensatory pick is a third-round pick.
I feel he isn’t going anywhere because, from what I’ve read over the years, I think he would really love to be a part of this teams turn around and return to the playoffs. Plus, he’s only ever played football in Cali.
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:18 pm
I added that last part, not hungry Billy…
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:21 pm
I don’t understand. Why would you trade two expiring contracts for one expiring contract, only to buy-out and release that player?
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And we also swapped a future first rounder (lottery protected) for a 2nd rounder.
Doesn’t make any sense to me, but I am sure they had to save some money some way in this deal.
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Yeah, thats what I thought. It has to come down to saving $$$.
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:25 pm
testtestestestest
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:26 pm
yes!!! I can post again!
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:26 pm
………if only I had something to say.
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Just say (type) “TEST”
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:29 pm
I did that yesterday Dmac.It kept saying that I’d already typed “test”,but it wouldn’t let me post anything at all.
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Anyway now that I know it’s okay……I’m off!
Have a good one!
later Raider.
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Peace
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:21 am
Troy Murphy back in Golden State.
Really cornering the market on unathletic, white Power Forwards we are.
Amundson, Lee and Murphy.
Good grief.
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My people are telling me that the Warriors plan to buyout Troy Murphy’s expiring contract and they are planning on letting him walk. The trade was just a way to dump 2 expiring contracts for 1…
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:42 pm
A VERY happy 68th. birthday to Freddie B.
Safe travels Jerry. Is IBA putting you up at Motel 6 with a Denny’s giftcard, after flying you to Indy via Southwest? I’m surprised they didn’t put you on the Grey Dog….
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:46 pm
Dogg,
The only problem with that, is it seems we gave up a 1st rounder as well.
Probably looking to move Murphy’s contract and maybe Vlad Rad for our 1st back.
Just a bunch of paper-shuffling.
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:52 pm
JFB
I didn’t hear anything about draft picks, just heard that they were dumping the expiring contracts of Brandon Wright and Dan Gadzuric in exchange for Troy Murphy’s expiring contract.
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:54 pm
JFB
I just remembered who you are! How are you brother? Rap Is A Joke has a new album out and it’s a free download! Go get it and let me know what you think.
http://www.rapisajoke.com/free-album
How has your locale change been treating you?
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Dead Prez’s new album is free, on their website.
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:59 pm
I saw that post earlier Dogg.
If it’s free it’s for me, I check it out.
Locale change is good, no complaints, other than how damn cold it is sometimes.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:00 pm
I haven’t heard of Dead Prez since “Hip-Hop”.
That beat was hard as hell.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:01 pm
So has everyone seen the Denny’s youtube fight yet?
It even made the headlines on the drudge report, lol.
Good to know that in Massachusetts you can attack a guy while he is sitting down and as long as it is not witnessed by a Police Officer, no charges can be filed.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Their new album’s alright, JFB. It’s actually a mix tape. There’s one hilarious song that samples Pat Benetar and mocks commercial radio.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:04 pm
Wow,
Lets all go whoop some Patriot fans.
I’ll be the first to take off!
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:06 pm
A Patriot’s fan killed a guy during one of their SB celebrations. Hardly anything about it on ESPN. The only reason it probably even got reported was because the victim was a cop’s son.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:07 pm
I just searched youtube for “Denny’s Fight”, and the first page shows about 20 different Denny’s fights. Anything more specific I can search?
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Chicopee, Massachusetts
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Ha ha. I’m watching this fight at a Denny’s in North Hollywood, the waiter’s trying to walk by it with his menus…
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Or go to the Drudge Report, if it doesn’t melt your fingertips.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:14 pm
What’s the Drudge Report, JFB? I always hear people talking about that site.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:15 pm
50.Just Fire Baby Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:01 pm
So has everyone seen the Denny’s youtube fight yet?
It even made the headlines on the drudge report, lol.
Good to know that in Massachusetts you can attack a guy while he is sitting down and as long as it is not witnessed by a Police Officer, no charges can be filed.
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OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I live right down the street, I’ve seen these hoes before!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yikes!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
It’s pretty bad when you heard about this before me and I live one town over! Good ole Denny’s LMAO!
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:17 pm
I remember working at IHOP on graveyard shift as a kid, I have some stories that will make this look like nothing. (nothing to be proud of
)
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Ok back to the Raiders now
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Nah, back to the Denny’s fight. F$## the Raiders.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:20 pm
It’s a right-wing conspiracy website, lol.
Just a site to some links of stories to push their agenda. On par with your good friends, Media Matters.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:23 pm
I just watched the massachusettes one. What a punk for hitting a guy while he’s sitting down, but my goodness, you have to fight back! His girl’s doing all the fighting after that. I’m not a tough guy by any means but if I got socked while sitting down, I’d spend the rest of my life tracking down the guy who did it if I had to.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:23 pm
62.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Nah, back to the Denny’s fight. F$## the Raiders.
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My favorite part is the busboy and waitress just wiping stuff up like there is nothing going on lol
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:23 pm
That chick and her friend are just cracking themselves up bagging on the heavy girl, and than they get punched and just cower to their knees and do nothing.
Not a victory for whitey.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:24 pm
It’s a right wing website, JFB? I was wondering. I always hear people talking about it.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:25 pm
64.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:23 pm
I just watched the massachusettes one. What a punk for hitting a guy while he’s sitting down, but my goodness, you have to fight back! His girl’s doing all the fighting after that. I’m not a tough guy by any means but if I got socked while sitting down, I’d spend the rest of my life tracking down the guy who did it if I had to.
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be so much better if the girls were hot, ecspecially when the crest off her ass pops out!
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:26 pm
TWEET of the Day:
notmelkiper Mel Kiper Draft Guru
With the Raiders having no first round picks this year, it just doesn’t seem right to have 40 times at the combine
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:28 pm
They also sent out the fat cook to try to calm things down.
He probably wasn’t too happy there wasn’t any maple syrup either.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:28 pm
and than they get punched and just cower to their knees and do nothing.
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reminds me of so many fights, one person talking a lot of trash and then when it comes down to put up or shut up the person talking junk turns into a little punk!
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:30 pm
They were really fighting over syrup? The guy took syrup from another table? That’s America for you.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:28 pm
They also sent out the fat cook to try to calm things down.
He probably wasn’t too happy there wasn’t any maple syrup either
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he just wanted to see the show like everyone else lol
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:31 pm
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel calls a Nnamdi Asomugha-to-Packers union “a fantasy football story.”
Charles Woodson wants Asomugha, but beat writer Tom Silverstein says GM Ted Thompson “is not going to deliver” the richest cornerback contract in NFL history. The Packers will also need to do new deals with Jordy Nelson, Josh Sitton, and Jermichael Finley over the next two offseasons. Silverstein suggests that an Asomugha signing would cost the team Finley.
Related: Packers
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:32 pm
Mel Kiper is cold for that one.
Don’t you worry Mel, Al got the fastest guy in the 4th round last year, and he smashed on the league.
I expect the same to happen this year.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:32 pm
72.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:30 pm
They were really fighting over syrup? The guy took syrup from another table? That’s America for you.
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I could see fighting over real maple syrup, but not the fake Denny’s cornsyrup with caramel coloring lol
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:34 pm
I’ll fight over my bacon or sausage, but syrup? c’mon man!
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:34 pm
It’s too bad employees can’t just grab people like that by their hair and drag them out head first. They’re all so paranoid they’ll get fired from a customer complaint, because every company competes on customer service, now. It’s stupid. When people act up like that, all bets are off. Kick them out.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Notice how most of the people there were just trying to eat? They wanted that thing to end so they could get back to their meal and conversation. A few people were cheering them on, but most just wanted it to be over. Seems like companies today cater to the most immature of customers, while everyone else has to suffer through it. Just a bad way of doing business.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:42 pm
Rumor,
Free agent Jeremy Shockey will take a physical for an unnamed team on Thursday.
We suspect it might be with the Raiders, whose new OC, Though Shockey has little left in the tank as a pass catcher, he could still help someone as a run-blocking tight end. Other interested teams could include the Rams, Bills, Dolphins, and Titans.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Everyone is fearful of being sued.
Back in the day the owner would have escorted them outside with the shotgun he/she held underneath the register.
We need more gun-wielding restaurant owners.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:44 pm
I’ll fight over my bacon or sausage, but syrup? c’mon man!
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If you try to stick me for my green chile eggs with a side of linguica, and I will muster up every last bit of fight I have left in me, lol.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:46 pm
J/K!
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:47 pm
linguica
————–Is that a kind of sausage?
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:51 pm
I think it is a Portuguese sausage.
Kind of spicy, a cleaner version of chorizo I would define it as.
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Chorizo con huevos baby!
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Later peoples!
Go A’s!
Go Dubs!
Go Cal Bears!
Go Raiders!
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Vegas, so, the threat of being sued has quelled retail business owners from any violent action, no matter how warranted, maybe average citizens need to feel that threat more, like the overgrown children fighting over the syrup. Everyone in that restaurant who wasn’t involved in the fight should have written down the license plates of the parties who were, and sued them.
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:51 pm
I think it is a Portuguese sausage.
Kind of spicy, a cleaner version of chorizo I would define it as.
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Sweeter than chorizo with no spice to it!
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:05 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:51 pm
I think it is a Portuguese sausage.
Kind of spicy, a cleaner version of chorizo I would define it as.
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Ooooh, in other words, “Mexicans are dirty”. You’re such a bold racist, Vegas. You tell it like it is, man!
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Notice how the wingnuts are on Khadafy’s side.
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Everyone in that restaurant who wasn’t involved in the fight should have written down the license plates of the parties who were, and sued them.
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An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, leaves everyone blind and toothless.
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:10 pm
LOL…..bridging the gap between sausages and races.
I by no means think the Portguese are clean however.
(Just kidding)
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Sure you were, Vegas. Everyone knows you’re a punk ass white boy from Tracy who hates Mexicans.
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:17 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:09 pm
An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, leaves everyone blind and toothless.
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The shotguns you recommended for restaurant owners would leave people without more than just their teeth. And remember that if everyone has the right to own guns, the patrons would have them, too. I’d rather see an innocent person get haggled up in legal bills than an innocent person get their head blown off. Just me.
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Glad the company is springing for Combine coverage Jerry! Enjoy and get your stop watch ready. That way we’ll know who’ll be drafted by the Raaaaiiiidahs!
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:42 pm
So, the Raiders don’t have a Defensive Coordinator st the combine?
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:43 pm
This looks like a fairly weak draft to me far as Oakland is concerned and frankly the Raiders have done pretty well outside of the 1st round the last few years.
We could trade back into the 1st but not sure why or for whom at this point
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:44 pm
97. D coord by commitee so far
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:47 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/ricardo-lockette-plans-to-break-combine-40-record/
February 23rd, 2011 at 2:56 pm
So, D Coord by Committee???? Does that mean minimum wage, too?
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:13 pm
I know some of you think the Raiders are in desperate need of a fullback. Not sure I agree, but this is a fun watch regardless:
Henry Hynoski, Pitt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a4×6V31BMQ
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:22 pm
102.YoungAmerican Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:13 pm
I know some of you think the Raiders are in desperate need of a fullback. Not sure I agree, but this is a fun watch regardless:
Henry Hynoski, Pitt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a4×6V31BMQ
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Nice find!
This guy would be a solid Raiders pick in like Round 5 or 6.
He is multi-talented, he looks like he wants to hit someone and is eager to block at all costs and can open and catch the football.
This is the type of player that would help the Raiders offense turn into a “bully” like what Coach Hue said.
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:26 pm
It’s a shame the Raiders can’t pick up another mid-round pick or two this year.
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:26 pm
D coordinator by committee? LOL. Only the Raiders.
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:38 pm
They still PRINT newspapers?!?
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:41 pm
LOL. I bought a print newspaper a couple of months ago, and the girl who rung me up said only old people buy those. I told her I’m old school. I just like to have a paper in my hand sometimes.
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:55 pm
I read my local fishwrap every morning with my coffee. (old habits are hard to break)
Just to keep up on local news, the sports page is pretty much worthless..
Sadly, the obits are listing someone I know or one of their family members as of late…
February 23rd, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Ricardo Lockette plans to break Combine 40 record
Posted by Evan Silva on February 23, 2011, 5:00 PM EST
Fort Valley State receiver/return specialist Ricardo Lockette is one of the top candidates for the fastest forty time at the Combine, in large part because of his track background.
The 6-foot-2, 207-pound prospect is a former National Champion in the 100 meters, and ran track throughout his college career. He put on record a 4.35 forty at Fort Valley State, although Lockette’s plan is to run at least a tenth of a second faster in Indianapolis.
“I’m shooting for the mid-4.2s,” Lockette told PFT Wednesday. “Hopefully, I can get the record.”
The record Lockette is speaking of is the fastest forty time in NFL Combine history. Since the Combine became a media-friendly event in the late 1990s to early 2000s, Rondel Melendez of Eastern Kentucky and Chris Johnson of East Carolina have run the fastest, tying at 4.24.
Breaking the record is “definitely one of my goals,” Lockette promised, adding that he’s been timed recently as fast as 4.26 and 4.27. Lockette hopes a record-breaking forty time will vault his draft stock anywhere from the second- to fifth-round range.
Originally an Auburn commit, Lockette bounced around colleges and finished up in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. He averaged 24.0 yards per kickoff return last season, and caught 23 passes for 262 yards with one touchdown.
Despite the underwhelming production, Lockette is CBS Sports draft analyst Chad Reuter’s favorite to run the best forty this weekend.
February 23rd, 2011 at 4:06 pm
I go right to the comics section.
I got a copy of an LA Times about a year ago, it was like a newsletter! Just scary. I’ll be honest, I don’t like that. For some reason, I don’t want to see newspapers go. When I lived in LA for a brief time 10 years ago, the tuesday edition of the Times weighed 5 lbs.
February 23rd, 2011 at 4:12 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:07 pm
I just searched youtube for “Denny’s Fight”, and the first page shows about 20 different Denny’s fights. Anything more specific I can search?
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WTF are they serving at Denny’s?? Do they serve booze there? Last time I was at one was… 15 years ago, or more.
February 23rd, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Carl Weathers Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 4:12 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:07 pm
I just searched youtube for “Denny’s Fight”, and the first page shows about 20 different Denny’s fights. Anything more specific I can search?
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WTF are they serving at Denny’s?? Do they serve booze there? Last time I was at one was… 15 years ago, or more.
………………yeah i remember 15 years ago you stiffed me for the tip.
February 23rd, 2011 at 4:27 pm
According to Vegas these Dennys fights are happening because the managers aren’t allowed to wield shotguns at the patrons. That’s it. Other than that, the overall behavior of Americans is actually rather civil and considerate.
February 23rd, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Congrats…Jerry…looking forward to your blogs from the Combine. I think you should look at this as accolades because of of your loyal readership.
February 23rd, 2011 at 4:40 pm
“draft:
The Raiders have had many steals in rds 3-7…that is the exciting part to me. We expect too much from rd 1 choices.
February 23rd, 2011 at 4:52 pm
JerryMc is as JerryMc does.
Must be hard for him knowing that if there is no CBA between the Owners and the NFLPA then he’ll be furloughed for as long as there ain’t any whit o’ NFL/Raider news.
I suppose that going to Indianapolis is some sort of consolation prize no one would want.
No more blog here (what on Earth will nitwits like KiffinRaider and KK do with their extra 21 hours per day they spend here? – no, I don’ wanna know. Crap is crap wherever it accumulates.)
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:16 pm
M Lonetree Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 4:52 pm
No more blog here (what on Earth will nitwits like KiffinRaider and KK do with their extra 21 hours per day they spend here? – no, I don’ wanna know. Crap is crap wherever it accumulates.)
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Don’t know about KiffinRaider, whoever that is. But, YOU will be right here. Angry & Ignorant.
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Tea Party favorite Christine O’Donnell says she’s been invited to be a contestant on TV’s “Dancing With the Stars.”
But the losing Senate candidate from Delaware isn’t sure she should accept, saying she has two left feet and a book about politics to complete.
“My initial thought was to decline, as 2-year-old nephew has more rhythm than me,” she wrote on her campaign’s Facebook page.
A “Dancing” representative declined to comment. A new cast will be announced Monday. Others rumored to be in the running include actress Jodie Sweetin, NFL great Brett Favre and talk show host Wendy Williams. AP
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:30 pm
al davis should be on dancing with the stars.
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:33 pm
Former Cowboys center Ben Fricke dies at 35
Posted by Michael David Smith on February 23, 2011, 7:33 PM EST
Ben Fricke, who played center for the Dallas Cowboys from 1999 to 2001, has died of colon cancer. He was 35.
FOX 26 in Houston confirmed Fricke’s passing with Mark Howard, the football coach at Centennial High School in Frisco, Texas, where Fricke had been working as an assistant coach.
“Ben passed away [Monday] from colon cancer,” Howard said. “I’ve known Ben for three years and gave him his first high school coaching job. It’s like we’ve had a death in the family. That’s what I told the team.”
Coming out of high school Fricke got a scholarship to the University of Houston as a defensive lineman. But he moved to offense and became an All-American center. He was drafted by the Giants and spent a season in NFL Europe before catching on with the Cowboys.
Fricke is survived by his wife and two children
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Who’ll have a break out year at WR for the Raiders?
A. Louis Murphy
B. Chaz Schilens
C. Jacoby Ford
D. Darius Heyward Bey
E. Chad Johnson
F. None of the above
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:42 pm
118. Desperate to stay somehow relevant.
Played out formula. End transmission…
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:45 pm
GoodOle00 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Who’ll have a break out year at WR for the Raiders?
A. Louis Murphy
B. Chaz Schilens
C. Jacoby Ford
D. Darius Heyward Bey
E. Chad Johnson
F. None of the above B&D will not make the team,and who is chad johnson? Terrell Owens will have a outstanding year for the raiders!
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Big question for the D.
Will / Can Big John Henderson be healthy and effective in 2011?
Seymour isn’t likely to play more than 10 games and our depth isn’t what it should be at DT.
Kelly’s season seems like an abberation more than a break thru.
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:45 pm
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office announced today that Deputy AG Jeffrey Cox is “no longer employed” by the office following a colloquy between Cox and Mother Jones journalist Adam Weinstein on Twitter over the weekend.
It started when Cox, who is known as “JCCentCom” on Twitter, responded to a Mother Jones tweet about the possibility that riot police would be dispatched to clear protesters Wisconsin with the exhortation to “use live ammunition.”
Weinstein, who at that point did not know the identity of JCCentCom, explains what happened next:
From my own Twitter account, I confronted the user, JCCentCom. He tweeted back that the demonstrators were “political enemies” and “thugs” who were “physically threatening legally elected officials.” In response to such behavior, he said, “You’re damned right I advocate deadly force.” He later called me a “typical leftist,” adding, “liberals hate police.”
Mother Jones subsequently discovered that Cox maintained a blog, Pro Cynic, that contained regular Nazi analogies and the like.
Following the publication of the magazine’s article, the AG’s office reviewed Cox’s statements and found them too much to handle.
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:48 pm
destroying the unions will get us republicans back in the white house in 2012.
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:50 pm
123. Schilens absolutely will make the team(unless he suffers a career ending injury putting on a sock) Bey absolutely will make the team. Davis isn’t conceeding ANOTHER massive high 1st round pick as a bust just yet and besides, Cliff Branch took a while to get up to “speed”.
Chad Johnson is the artist formerly know as Ocho Cinco and an acknowledge person of interest according to Raiders.com
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:53 pm
126. “GET THE MARE!!!”
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:53 pm
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# DKnight007 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:22 pm
102.YoungAmerican Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:13 pm
I know some of you think the Raiders are in desperate need of a fullback. Not sure I agree, but this is a fun watch regardless:
Henry Hynoski, Pitt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a4×6V31BMQ
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Nice find!
This guy would be a solid Raiders pick in like Round 5 or 6.
He is multi-talented, he looks like he wants to hit someone and is eager to block at all costs and can open and catch the football.
This is the type of player that would help the Raiders offense turn into a “bully” like what Coach Hue said.
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1st.. Not much of a find, when PFT shoves the subject right in our heads..
2nd.. He’ll be gone in the late 4th, maybe before…
3rd.. I’ve been talking for years about a kid like this, an mentioned him once or twice during the season, when all here was high on Reece..
4th.. I think he is worth a 4th round pick, he will make our run game better, which is our bread AND butter, he will able to protect the QB in pass-situations, which we evidently need!
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:59 pm
102.YoungAmerican Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:13 pm
I know some of you think the Raiders are in desperate need of a fullback. Not sure I agree, but this is a fun watch regardless………….i dont agree you can get a fullback anywhere ,they are easier too find than a f@ag in copenhagen.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:00 pm
125. Most Republicans aren’t as forth coming with their ugliness and propensity for violence.
Too many of them isolated in a bubble of wealth think all others “deserve” to suffer because they’re not smart enough to be born wealthy and priviledged.
Too many Repubs are still laboring under the delusion their current Representatives represent anything other than their Corporate masters.
People are learning though…
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:02 pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – On a prank call that quickly spread across the Internet, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was duped into discussing his strategy to cripple public employee unions, promising never to give in and joking that he would use a baseball bat in his office to go after political opponents.
Walker believed the caller was a conservative billionaire named David Koch, but it was actually the editor of a liberal online newspaper. The two talked for at least 20 minutes _ a conversation in which the governor described several potential ways to pressure Democrats to return to the Statehouse and revealed that his supporters had considered secretly planting people in pro-union protest crowds to stir up trouble.
The call, which surfaced Wednesday, also showed Walker’s cozy relationship with two billionaire brothers who have poured millions of dollars into conservative political causes, including Walker’s campaign last year.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:06 pm
GoodOle00 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:00 pm
125. Most Republicans aren’t as forth coming with their ugliness and propensity for violence.
Too many of them isolated in a bubble of wealth think all others “deserve” to suffer because they’re not smart enough to be born wealthy and priviledged.
Too many Repubs are still laboring under the delusion their current Representatives represent anything other than their Corporate masters.
People are learning though
…………………….this is what you dems independents and liberal think!now if you go by facts the fact is we come from better sperm than you do!a simple fact.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:06 pm
Raiders struggled to find a fullback since losing Zack Crockett and even he was over rated.
Oakland wanted a recieving threat at the position but injury to Justin Griffith and promising Oren O’Neal set them and McFadden back.
Big Cel is a huge find and developement but he still needs work on blocking both pass and run, but behind him is no one.
No way we see Lamarr Houston at FB in goal line situations after his successful debut on D.
Definitely need depth at that crucial spot.
FB is a need for day 2 of the draft.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:10 pm
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today criticized remarks made by Glenn Beck on his radio program, in which he compared Reform Judaism to radicalized Islam, as “highly offensive and outrageous.”
During his February 22 radio show, Beck described Reform rabbis as “generally political in nature.
“It’s almost like Islam, radicalized Islam in a way … radicalized Islam is less about religion than it is about politics … When you look at the Reform Judaism, it is more about politics.”
Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, issued the following statement:
Glenn Beck’s comparison of Reform Judaism to radical Islam demonstrates his bigoted ignorance. Despite his feeble attempt to suggest that he was not equating Reform Judaism with Islamic extremist terrorism, the simple fact that he would mention them in the same breath is highly offensive and outrageous.
The truth is that every religious body has religious points of view, whether one agrees with them or not. To compare Reform Judaism, which supports democratic institutions, to Islamic extremism, which supports anti-democratic movements and the repression of basic rights – including, for example, the denial of women’s rights – is beyond the pale.
Glenn Beck has no right to discount the faith of any people, and he should think twice before commenting on something he doesn’t know much about. He owes the Reform movement an apology.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:10 pm
confucius400 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:06 pm
now if you go by facts the fact is we come from better sperm than you do!a simple fact.
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Sounds ultra Na-zi there mein heir!
Assumptions about anyone with an opinion differnt than yours is a Republican trait.
So is baseless arrogance and self confidence and a complete disregard for compassion, reason and logic.
Rock on Confused
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:17 pm
GoodOle00 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:10 pm
confucius400 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:06 pm
now if you go by facts the fact is we come from better sperm than you do!a simple fact.
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Sounds ultra Na-zi there mein heir!
Assumptions about anyone with an opinion differnt than yours is a Republican trait.
So is baseless arrogance and self confidence and a complete disregard for compassion, reason and logic.
Rock on Confused
…………………son you need too learn the (Wink)when you are a republican you say we are against abortion,then we wink,we say we are for the middle class,then we wink,we say we are not greedy,then we wink,you will find your better off being rich if you learn the WINK.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Henry Hynoski looks good YA. That Sidney Glover hit was poor awarness though.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Joe Flacco led the league in holding on to the ball
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on February 23, 2011, 7:18 PM EST
You hear announcers say it all the time: “That sack was on the quarterback.”
So which quarterbacks hold on to the ball the most? According to a report by J.J. Cooper of Fanhouse, Joe Flacco was the biggest culprit in terms of self-inflicted sacks in 2010, with Ben Roethlisberger an unsurprising second.
Cooper watched every sack from the 2010 season, and counted how many times the quarterback held the ball longer than three seconds. Granted, this isn’t scientific. But quarterbacks know they have to release the ball in three seconds or they will be toast.
(SI’s Peter King wrote a great column on this topic before the season. The average quarterback releases the ball in 2.4 seconds.)
Flacco led the league with 25 sacks in which he held the ball over three seconds. Flacco needs to get rid of the ball quicker, although we’d argue Baltimore’s slow receivers are a major cause of the problem. The rest of the top five doesn’t contain many surprises: Roethlisberger, Jay Cutler, Michael Vick, and Jason Campbell.
Getting rid of the ball is definitely a skill. Consider that Roethlisberger only took 12 sacks where he held the ball three seconds or less. That’s fewer than Eli Manning and Peyton Manning took.
While Flacco and Roethlisberger took 45 combined sacks where they held the ball for more than three seconds, the Manning brothers only had one apiece.
That’s on the quarterback.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:28 pm
Didn’t see the Glover hit, just caught that link on PFT and liked the write-up on the kid.
I don’t think FB is a huge need, but there could be much worse picks than this kid.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:37 pm
Facing a budget crisis, the Providence, R.I., school district has issued dismissal notices to all 1,926 of its teachers, leading Providence Teachers Union President Steven Smith to compare the educational bombshell to Pearl Harbor.
“This is beyond insane,” Smith said, according to The Providence Journal. “Let’s create the most chaos and the highest level of anxiety in a district where teachers are already under unbelievable stress. Now I know how the United States State Department felt on Dec. 7 , 1941.”
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:48 pm
What is insane is having the government involved in education in any fashion. The government f’s up everything that it lays it’s hands on!
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:52 pm
as a republican i can tell you we are not trying too break the teachers union there.(wink)
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Twocents Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:48 pm
What is insane is having the government involved in education in any fashion. The government f’s up everything that it lays it’s hands on!
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So that the United States can compete with the Higher Educated countries in the world.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:56 pm
But, I don’t get some of you simple-minded Republicans.
Don’t like Educmucation OR Labor Unions.
That kind’s of put’s you out of the game, Bubba.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:57 pm
Why do government workers need a union? They are not working for evil corporations. They are paid by the taxpayers.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:59 pm
we are not for the corporations we are for the labor unions in the republican party!(wink)
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Yes KoolKell, I am out of the game. I believe in free men and free markets.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:03 pm
we should always have unregulated free markets cause we would not take advantage of the consumer!(wink)
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:05 pm
In a free market, the consumer is sovereign.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:05 pm
Hey Kell,
Congratulations on selling that condo today. (wink)
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:07 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:05 pm
Hey Kell,
Congratulations on selling that condo today. (wink)
…………………..yeah that condo was not 60% over priced.(wink)
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Of course you can afford the payments! (wink)
And yes I do there is a difference, a huge difference, between a realtor and a pimp… why do you ask? (wink)
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:11 pm
One is an honest transaction, and the other is legal (wink)
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:14 pm
Bo Lol your killen me!!!!!!!!(wink)
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:15 pm
Twocents Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Yes KoolKell, I am out of the game. I believe in free men and free markets.
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Regurgitated vomit. You Low -Information voters aren’t getting any richer you know. Think about that.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:18 pm
It’s not about getting rich, it’s about being free.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:21 pm
2) OG/C Stefan Wisniewski (Penn State) or CB Curtis Brown (Texas)
3) OLB Casey Matthews (Oregon), C Jake Kirkpatrick (TCU), OLB Greg Jones (Michigan State), or OG/C John Moffitt (Wisconsin)
4) DT/NT Ian Williams (Notre Dame) or FB Henry Hynoski (Pitt)
5) CB Davon House (New Mexico State), NT/DT Kendrick Ellis (Hampton), C/OG Brandon Fusco (Slippery Rock)
6) DE/DT Cedrick Thornton (Southern Arkansas)
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Attempt to re-sign: Miller (RFA), Wimbley*, Huff, Bush (RFA), Reece (RFA), Gallery, Routt, Mario Henderson, Satele, Bryant (RFA), Barnes, Condo and Cartwright.
Possible FA targets:
CB Jonathan Joseph, Antonio Cromartie, or Richard Marshall
OT Jammal Brown or Jared Gaither
WR Santana Moss
TE Matt Spaeth
FS Jarrad Page (if Huff walks)
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:22 pm
KoolKell your LIV Low -Information voter is going to need a ladder to climb up to see what poor looks like because class warfare has begun,we the rich have all the ammo.your unions and standards of living are going down!!!!!!
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:25 pm
Twocents Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:00 pm
I believe in free men and free markets.
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Except for gays. They can’t be free because it would destroy marriage.
And except for illegal immigrants. The free market may be screaming to hire them, but freedom only counts for us.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:25 pm
(wink?)
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:27 pm
confucius400 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:22 pm
KoolKell your LIV Low -Information voter is going to need a ladder to climb up to see what poor looks like because class warfare has begun,we the rich have all the ammo.your unions and standards of living are going down!!!!!!
sorry (wink)
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:28 pm
# confucius400 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 5:30 pm
al davis should be on dancing with the stars.
…………
He should be on a 10 second segment of one of those “Where are They Now?” shows.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:29 pm
When Republicans say they want freedom, they mean for white males. Everyone else has the freedom to do what white males do.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Unless said white male has a wide stance.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:35 pm
There’s a lot of jobs here, wanting for
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:35 pm
Said white male in a wide stance can always pretend not to be in a wide stance in public. Again, see: Republican.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:36 pm
There’s a lot of jobs here, wanting for qualified candidates.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:37 pm
we want americans back to work so that they dont lose their homes ,we dont care about making big profits re-selling them !!!(wink)
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Bang on the system, take whatever entitlement you can get. After the Wall Street bailout, I can’t believe there’s still Americans ashamed of taking from the government. The longer you wait to figure out a way to work the system, the longer you’ll starve.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Twocents Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:18 pm
It’s not about getting rich, it’s about being free.
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As of today you free to marry your boyfriend Boo Shembechler. What more freedoms do you want?
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:39 pm
Private sector today only hiring:
1) Fall guys
2) Slave labor
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Lee Majors – The Fall Guy made good money
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:43 pm
Not that kind of fall guy, the kind of guy who they pay good money to, make him think he has a career, only to scapegoat him for poor management when it’s garage sale time.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:46 pm
MacGyver could make a radio out of lighter and a fart.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:46 pm
slave labor we are against that in the republican party!(wink)
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:47 pm
the fall guy was making good money and was married too farah fawcett ,it dont get better than that (wink)
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:50 pm
Could MacGyver cap the BP oil spill? hell yeah With BP fervently (make note of the sarcastic use of fervently) trying to ‘plug’ the leak of their offshore oil drill which has continued to wreak environmental havoc for over a month, no one has suggested the obvious: go get MacGyver and have him cap that spill with a little duct tape, a swiss army knife and a dab of nitroglycerin
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:51 pm
The lack of coverage for Farah Fawcett’s death as opposed to Michael Jackson’s was racialisticism reverse racism double reverse bigotry!
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:53 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:51 pm
The lack of coverage for Farah Fawcett’s death as opposed to Michael Jackson’s was racialisticism reverse racism double reverse bigotry
…………..people were saddened more by farahs death because she had a great a$$!!!!
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:54 pm
MacGyver could have capped the oil spill with a marble and a car registration sticker.
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:55 pm
Farrah had a great ass? She was pretty and all (in her day) but how could you even say she had a great ass when we’re talking about the Jackson family, which includes Janet?
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:56 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:55 pm
Farrah had a great ass? She was pretty and all (in her day) but how could you even say she had a great ass when we’re talking about the Jackson family, which includes Janet?
…………………..janet she had saggy boobs……..
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:58 pm
al davis is like Macgyver building a franchise out of nuthin!!!
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Guys, I’m not a Republican. I’m not a Conservative.
I’m an anarchist. Anarchy is not understood by most today. It simply means no ruling class, no government with it’s monopoly on law, money and violence.
I believe that government is the root of all social ills. Most people today do not understand what freedom is, nor do they want any part of it. They prefer security.
Having been educated by the state, most people believe that all our prosperity and wealth emanate from the politicians.
Have a nice life.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Janet never had saggy boobs in her life. Not even now. Are you on crack?
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:07 pm
should art modell be in the hall or heckled? Modell’s acolytes argue that Raiders owner Al Davis is in the Hall of Fame despite several franchise shifts. Modell’s adversaries point out that Davis’ difficult personality does not detract from his dazzling record.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:07 pm
twocents, the last thing we need is anarchism explained to us by a conservative republican. Have a nice life.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:09 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Janet never had saggy boobs in her life. Not even now. Are you on crack?
…………..i felt them they feel like two puppys in a bag.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:14 pm
That was your hand and the computer mouse you felt..
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:16 pm
With one day to go, 12 franchise tags have been applied
Posted by Mike Florio on February 23, 2011, 10:58 PM EST
The deadline for applying franchise and transition tenders expires at 4:00 p.m. ET on Thursday.
A full 13 days into the two-week period, a dozen teams have applied the franchise tag.
The franchise players for 2011 are: Jets linebacker David Harris, Patriots guard Logan Mankins, Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley, Browns kicker Phil Dawson, Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis, Chiefs defensive end Tamba Hali, Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson, Eagles quarterback Mike Vick, Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, and Panthers center Ryan Kalil, Falcons.
That’s 12 franchise players, with Eagles kicker David Akers receiving the transition tag.
And more could get the tag before the close of business Thursday.
The union continues to believe that the tags aren’t valid. It remains to be seen whether the union files a former claim aimed at overturning the franchise tenders that have not yet been accepted by the players who received them
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:19 pm
al davis should get the franchise tag al is the raiders.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Raiders DC ‘by committee’ is ridiculous. Nobody ever does that. Heck, make Rod Woodson the DC if you have to.
You’d think we’d at least be hearing some buzz about who it might be.
Are they ever gonna let Breshnahan know that HE is the DC or NOT tell him so they don’t have to pay him for that?
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:21 pm
al davis is at the combine and has run a 4.3 40
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:23 pm
I’m guessing that Breshnahan IS the DC and the Raiders just don’t feel it neccessary to tell the media OR post it on their website.
What else could it be? The combine is here right? Shouldn’t they be sending their DC to this?
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Maybe it’s NOT important to have a DC anyway.
Heck, what do I know.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Al Davis’s current 40 time is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:29 pm
And that’s on the scooter.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:29 pm
DC’s are just pesky annoyances anyways. They just get in the way.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:38 pm
They better get a DC. someone is going to have to scheme a way to get a defense that gave up close to 2 TD passes a game much better with loss of Nnamdi…a guy that didn’t give up any pass Tds.
I see a lot of Jacksonville like games in the future for this defense
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:39 pm
I know. Having defenders in position to make plays and catching quarterbacks off guard with exotic blitzes is really annoying.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Well, this is ALL on Al this year. By firing Cable and saying 8-8 isn’t good enuff in his world he is saying the Raiders are MUCH better than that so I fully expect an AFC West crown and a playoff win at the very least.
Only 19 more weeks till the first pre-season game.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:52 pm
LOL. It’s not all on Al this year. Him and his minions will find another scapegoat after the team tanks.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:02 pm
So Jason Campbell led the NFL in fewest yards per attempted pass, all the while being in the top 5 for holding onto the ball the longest.
Pretty amazing that are offense was still able to run the ball with all that nonsense.
To quote our good buddy Raiderman99:
JaJason sucks
Next years team will be hindered by QB play, just like we were this year. It just came as a suprise last year that we were somewhat relevant and 8-8.
With a season of expectations ahead of us next year, Soup will have us all pulling out our hair by week 6.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:02 pm
True. But how many people are really gonna buy that? If the team goes from 8-8 to 4-12 how can anybody NOT blame Al?
You make progress, than fire the coach, and you tank. My gosh that has to be obvious on who the blame should be on.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:05 pm
Holding onto the ball forever, and than throwing it short ALL THE TIME, just proved my belief that Campbell has his “go-to” move, of holding onto the ball forever, going with a huge pump fake…….and dumping the ball off in the flat.
He does it all the time.
Not exactly Al Davis football.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:09 pm
At least next year’s QB class in the draft will be better than this year’s.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:10 pm
“Jason came a long way in the year 2010,” Davis said. “He reminds me of Jim Plunkett, …
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:11 pm
If the Raiders stink this year, any “Al love” I have left in the tank will be gone.
I know in the grand scheme of things that means nothing to nobody, but all the same…
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:20 pm
137.confucius400 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:17 pm
GoodOle00 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:10 pm
confucius400 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:06 pm
now if you go by facts the fact is we come from better sperm than you do!a simple fact.
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Sounds ultra Na-zi there mein heir!
Assumptions about anyone with an opinion differnt than yours is a Republican trait.
So is baseless arrogance and self confidence and a complete disregard for compassion, reason and logic.
Rock on Confused
…………………son you need too learn the (Wink)when you are a republican you say we are against abortion,then we wink,we say we are for the middle class,then we wink,we say we are not greedy,then we wink,you will find your better off being rich if you learn the WINK.
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I and many others are aware of the wink. Some of us actually choose to attempt life with some semblance of honor, intergrity and respect instead of using those ideals as punch lines or to control the ill informed and ill willed.
You think you’re smarter than everyone because you abandon morality and ethics.
It doesn’t make you smart, it makes you WEAK…
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:25 pm
GoodOle00 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:20 pm
137.confucius400 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:17 pm
GoodOle00 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:10 pm
confucius400 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:06 pm
now if you go by facts the fact is we come from better sperm than you do!a simple fact.
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Sounds ultra Na-zi there mein heir!
Assumptions about anyone with an opinion differnt than yours is a Republican trait.
So is baseless arrogance and self confidence and a complete disregard for compassion, reason and logic.
Rock on Confused
…………………son you need too learn the (Wink)when you are a republican you say we are against abortion,then we wink,we say we are for the middle class,then we wink,we say we are not greedy,then we wink,you will find your better off being rich if you learn the WINK.
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I and many others are aware of the wink. Some of us actually choose to attempt life with some semblance of honor, intergrity and respect instead of using those ideals as punch lines or to control the ill informed and ill willed.
You think you’re smarter than everyone because you abandon morality and ethics.
It doesn’t make you smart, it makes you WEAK…
………………………….honor, intergrity and respect aint going to get you a bmw!!!!
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Campbell had some awful games and got beaten like a drum too often.
DMC helped the protection with a decent run game and in pass blocking but we need to get better production from the wides and see where Veldheer is at LT and if Bruce Campbell can make Cooper Carlisle obsolete.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:28 pm
211. “Material goods kill the soul.”
Sound familiar Confucius? You’re the one who said it.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Peace owt Nation. Fight the good fight where ever you might.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Confucius was born around 551 BCE in Lu province in Chou (Zhou) times.they didnt have beemers and hot tubs and hot chicks then.times are different now ,learn the wink or live in poverty.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:35 pm
Campbell looks good in practice, though. Ask priest. He’s seen the kid play.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:36 pm
GoodOle00 Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:20 pm
honor, intergrity and respect ………….and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee……….
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Honor, integrity, and respect have nothing to do with morality and ethics. The first 3 are all motivators for power, and were, and still are, the motivating factors for every evil dictator in the world.
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:59 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:02 pm
So Jason Campbell led the NFL in fewest yards per attempted pass, all the while being in the top 5 for holding onto the ball the longest.
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That’s not true.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/player/_/stat/passing/sort/yardsPerPassAttempt
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:01 pm
confucius say:
Morality and ethics amongst the poor will always mirror morality and ethics amongst the wealthy. Confucius say print that.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:08 pm
Man with money in pocket feels rich, man with hole in pocket feels nuts.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Man who work’s for wages, need unions.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:20 pm
The rich will become richer and the poor will become poorer until the poor realize that they are the ones with the power.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:31 pm
The rich man plans for tomorrow…the poor man for today
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:48 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:20 pm
The rich will become richer and the poor will become poorer until the poor realize that they are the ones with the power.
……………………….. Man’s mind is like parachute: work best when open
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:09 pm
Tennessee Receives NCAA Notice of Allegations; Lane Kiffin Cited.By Clay Travis
Senior NCAA Writer | The NCAA has cited former Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin with a failure to monitor charge in a Notice of Allegations letter released by the University of Tennessee on Wednesday. Overall, the school was charged with 9 major violations, two in football — both tied to Kiffin — and seven in basketball.
The story was first reported here by FanHouse earlier this month.
Kiffin has also been hit with a failure to promote an atmosphere of compliance charge. The levying of these two charges against the former coach rather than the Vol program represents a last-minute appeal by Tennessee to avoid the saddling of the program itself with the penalties. Instead, Tennessee deftly stepped aside and served up the head of Kiffin to the NCAA.
Meanwhile Bruce Pearl, head basketball coach of the University of Tennessee was cited by the NCAA for, per the UT release, “impermissible contact with prospective student-athletes during an unofficial visit, acting contrary to the principles of ethical conduct, failure to promote an atmosphere of compliance, and failure to monitor the activities regarding compliance of all assistant coaches within the men’s basketball program.”
The majority of these charges stem from Pearl’s lying about having junior recruits over to his house for a barbeque. Hosting juniors at the home of a head coach is a secondary violation, but Pearl’s lie made the matter a major violation that led to a dock in pay, an eight-game SEC suspension, and more punishment to come, potentially, from the NCAA.
While Tennessee declined comment other than posting the letter, Pat Haden, the athletic director at USC, released this statement in support of Kiffin:
“We have received from the NCAA a notice of allegations against Lane Kiffin pertaining to his tenure as the head football coach at Tennessee. The NCAA enforcement process provides for Tennessee and Lane to address those charges. Until that process is completed, it would be unfair and premature for me or USC to comment on this matter.”
“However, I will say this: Since his return to USC last year as our head football coach, Lane has been vigilant in making sure he and the football program follow the NCAA’s rules and compete the right way. Lane has my support as our head football coach.”
For his part, Kiffin, who declined comment when FanHouse broke this story, released the following statement: “On the advice of my legal counsel, we cannot comment other than to say we look forward to working through the process with the NCAA.”
Tennessee will have 90 days to respond to the NCAA’s notice of allegations and then will appear before the Committee on Infractions in early June
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:52 pm
I wouldn’t even know who Lane Kiffin was had it not been for Al Davis hiring him and saying he’s better than Jon Gruden.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:02 am
Yep, ol Grand Daddy Al making another young man famous.
February 24th, 2011 at 12:10 am
The poor will be poor until they do something about it. Like an education, proper finical planning, not have kids until college is done, and your career is on track. And when you start having kids, be smart, don’t have more than you can afford. For the masses that is 1 or 2!
February 24th, 2011 at 4:36 am
http://www.csnbayarea.com/02/24/11/Raiders-Huff-speculates-team-wont-franch/landing_raiders.html?full_args=02/24/11/Raiders-Huff-speculates-team-wont-franch/landing_raiders&blockID=416828&feedID=2801
February 24th, 2011 at 5:41 am
The Dirtee Raccoon Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 12:10 am
The poor will be poor until they do something about it. Like an education, proper finical planning, not have kids until college is done, and your career is on track. And when you start having kids, be smart, don’t have more than you can afford. For the masses that is 1 or 2!
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Having kids is big business for the lower class trash of this country… Look at the tax refunds they get. I have an employee that had a kid in late december and was able to claim him on his taxes for last year, and he got over a $5000 refund, I know damn well he didnt pay that much in taxes. His refund exceeded his payments (he made money on taxes) and the kicker is, his girlfriend is on state aid getting just about everything for the baby paid for! It makes me sick. The poor useless scum of this country are stealing from the middle class who work their A$$ off to get a little piece of the pie!
February 24th, 2011 at 5:46 am
Jerry, check out this prospect from here, here is his video, watch it on the way!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0WMd0Y6hIw&feature=player_embedded
February 24th, 2011 at 5:48 am
Good Morning Nation!
Wasn’t the deadline yesterday for the franchise tag and we tagged no one? Just checkin…
And as for this one…(See below)
bcz24 Says:
February 24th, 2011 at 5:41 am
Having kids is big business for the lower class trash of this country… Look at the tax refunds they get. I have an employee that had a kid in late december and was able to claim him on his taxes for last year, and he got over a $5000 refund, I know damn well he didnt pay that much in taxes. His refund exceeded his payments (he made money on taxes) and the kicker is, his girlfriend is on state aid getting just about everything for the baby paid for! It makes me sick. The poor useless scum of this country are stealing from the middle class who work their A$$ off to get a little piece of the pie!
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Bcz24…I agree with you on this one 100%! It’s a bigh problem here! And for your co-workers girlfriend who is getting state aid…we are paying for that also! It is extremeley BS! And I am not racist, but why do you think there are so many illegals (sorry, especially from Mexico) that come here and have a dozen kids…its so they can stay and take our tax payer money! It just makes me sick!
February 24th, 2011 at 6:14 am
So…its so quiet in here in the AM these days! Who should we watch for this weekend! I think the guy with the fastest time…our next 4th round pick!
February 24th, 2011 at 6:20 am
Keys to watch for:
1) Of course the speed guys. Not the marque names, but the fringe guys in later rounds will surely be on Al’s radar.
2) Weigh-in of Wiz 2.0 . Didn’t go to the Senior Bowl, and I question the 310 pounds that PSU listed him as.
3) Locker and Mallet, the big arm guys. If these guys are around in Round 2, Al and Hue will surely take a look. The combine however, is where these two should shine.
4) See if Cam Newton can keep his mouth shut enough to not further the perception amongst some of being a little too arrogant for their liking.
5) The annual senior bowl failed drug test guys. Always fun to see.
February 24th, 2011 at 6:27 am
233. There are always abuses to the system but to claim the majority are useless loers sponging off society is grossly innaccurate but typical propaganda spread but the wealthy who pay very little taxes at all.
The wealthy think welfare is horror unless they need 2/3 of a TRILLION to bale their assinine, greedy ventures out of the ditch.
Invest in a clue. Its not the mexicans and poor. Its the multi national corps that OWN Washington now…
February 24th, 2011 at 6:44 am
236, I’ll take that…but the whole country has gotten way too greedy which will cause a fall soon…anyways…
Good Keys JFB…Good morning to you and 00
February 24th, 2011 at 6:46 am
Snow at sea level…hmmm…this should be bigger news than anythhing sports related (at least for the Bay Area)….
Just keeping covo going!
February 24th, 2011 at 7:45 am
# raidertay Says:
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:36 am
Just cant get into the draft without a 1st round pick.
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Yawn. Brady was a 6th round pick. Jacoby Ford was the most explosive rookie down the stretch, and he was a fourth round pick.
Lets learn a little about football players and less about first round nonsense.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:23 am
that was fast
February 24th, 2011 at 10:29 am
hellllooooo