Ex-Raiders cornerback Skip Thomas dies at 61
By Jon Becker
Monday, July 25th, 2011 at 11:15 am in Oakland Raiders.
Sad news from the Raiders family today, where it was learned that former Oakland Raiders cornerback Alonzo “Skip” Thomas died of a heart attack on Sunday. He was 61.
Nicknamed “Dr. Death.” Thomas spent all six years of his NFL career in Silver & Black after being selected by Oakland in the seventh round of the 1972 NFL draft. Thomas, who had 17 interceptions during his career, was a starting cornerback alongside Willie Brown for most of his career. His career was highlighted by a strong performance in the Raiders’ Super Bowl victory over Minnesota in Super Bowl XI in 1977.
Thomas’ death comes almost a year to the day that former defensive backfield teammate Jack Tatum passed away. Tatum died July 27, 2010.
Check back for reaction from the Raiders plus more from Jerry McDonald and Steve Corkran.
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July 25th, 2011 at 11:17 am
RIP.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Dakota is a tampon.
RIP DR.Death.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:18 am
RIP Skipper……I was too young to see ya live but I watched many taped games…..outside of Charlie Woodson, he was the best tackling CB ever
July 25th, 2011 at 11:20 am
RIP SKIP!
July 25th, 2011 at 11:20 am
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:18 am
TJ, I kept telling you JaMoron sucked.
You kept telling me I would be proven wrong.
I’m telling you now, JaJason sucks. Not nearly as bad as JaMoron – but JaJason is a stiff, nonetheless.
You keep insisting he’s going to shut me up.
We’ll see.
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Russell gave no evidence of ever improving and did nada to help the team….can you say the same about JC? No you cant so BHP is correct in his optimism. you are just a closet case with “loaded” commentary on JC
July 25th, 2011 at 11:21 am
2.Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Dakota is a tampon.
RIP DR.Death.
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zzzzzzzzzzzzz still uncreative I see.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:22 am
Priesttj Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Bauce some peple just can’t accept what time it is, it’s his own hangup. He’s begging for attention with his comments and very few acknowledge his rants. Yet he keeps howling at the moon like a rabid dog.
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I bet his crap comments he would never say to Al…..but see I wont change my stance on any issue in front of Al. Al hears these comments about JC as JaJason and Al would cuss Ninerwoman49 out and say “get the fk outta here you POS”
July 25th, 2011 at 11:24 am
Still a tampon I see.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:25 am
Where is comedian Bo at? Bruh I’m knockin your fav…..SOS Band
July 25th, 2011 at 11:26 am
“you along with KK and RMM don’t belong on this site”.See,B,your list is growing.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:27 am
Jhill,
If we had $35 million in cap space I don’t think there would be any question about where Nnamdi or Miller would be playing next year. Al would just offer 20% more than any other team.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Nothing against JC Bauce I just think Bruce is better. Really think we need to do what ever it takes to get Orton. Much better than both and better for team.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:28 am
I see Campbell having a big year.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:29 am
Lefty12 Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:26 am
“you along with KK and RMM don’t belong on this site”.See,B,your list is growing.
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Yeah only by one….I doubt it will grow further…..Lefty the agenda against JC is plainly obvious he cant even hide it…..but the two main culprits really bring this blog down….one is bitter old Raider fan and the other is really a 49er fan
July 25th, 2011 at 11:29 am
Just be good to me? Da jam…
Time to ditch dwac and clowndo.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:29 am
RIP Skip
July 25th, 2011 at 11:30 am
@raiderfankirk
Not sure the Broncos would ever be willing to trade Orton to their divisional rival…They could easily end up with egg on their face.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:31 am
Raiderfankirk Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Nothing against JC Bauce I just think Bruce is better. Really think we need to do what ever it takes to get Orton. Much better than both and better for team.
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OK discuss why Bruce is better….I mean straight up football wise why is he a better QB? Look at all the tenets of starting at QB in our system……go ahead
July 25th, 2011 at 11:31 am
Skip was the Man!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQAaq7C9DrI
July 25th, 2011 at 11:32 am
People need to move on-JC is and will be the QB this year.You guys are talking about bringing in someone to compete with him-it isn’t going to happen.Whoever we bring in,if we bring in anyone,will be to compete for the back-up job.You may not like it but that is the reality of things.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:29 am
Just be good to me? Da jam…
Time to ditch dwac and clowndo.
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On cue!
DMAC offensive MVP and BO is getting his jersey soon
Condo=pro bowl
July 25th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Every thing is for sale if the price is right.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Alot of solid QB prospects potentially coming out of college next year.
Andrew Luck, Matt Barkley, Landry Jones and Ryan Lindley are my top prospects.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Sad sad day for the Thomas family and the Nation.
I take umbrage to his being labeled Ex-Raider CB. Man played CB for the Raiders his entire career (too short) and will ALWAYS be a RAIDER!
Rest peacefully Mr. Thomas.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Jc needs competition no matter how good he is. Kyle Prejean ain’t it.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:33 am
QB Brandon Weeden from Ok St is interesting as well, but he will be 29 years old next year.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:33 am
Bruce is a SCRUB with no arm and no pocket presence.
But if you are looking for a cheerleader, Bruce is your guy.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:33 am
Lefty12 Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:32 am
People need to move on-JC is and will be the QB this year.You guys are talking about bringing in someone to compete with him-it isn’t going to happen.Whoever we bring in,if we bring in anyone,will be to compete for the back-up job.You may not like it but that is the reality of things.
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Yeah I can even understand being a little skeptical which is fine….but to flat out just say he will fail?
for instance I’m rough onthe DT combo….I think they will have issues vs the run but no way do I see us as a 10 loss or more team.
we got young o-line and will have some struggles but I still see the offense moving the ball and scoring TDs
July 25th, 2011 at 11:34 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Jc needs competition no matter how good he is. Kyle Prejean ain’t it.
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Fair enough…Trent Edwards or Tavaris Jackson will do me fine
July 25th, 2011 at 11:35 am
I wouldnt have a problem with Orton as backup but you know he aint gonna have that
July 25th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Bauce, you’re a pretty knowledgable football fan and I often agree with your takes.
You’re also an obnoxious jerk and a mediocre judge of talent.
You think JaJason led the Raiders to victory last year and that he’s about to emerge as a better than average QB.
I think JaJason is incapable of carrying the Raiders to victory – that at best, he is a game manger when the running game is clicking – and that it will become clear to all that he’s a bottom tier QB.
We’ll see who’s right.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:33 am
Bruce is a SCRUB with no arm and no pocket presence.
But if you are looking for a cheerleader, Bruce is your guy.
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HAHAHAHA
July 25th, 2011 at 11:37 am
I think some of you have no idea how important it is to have a QB of JC’s calibre here and going into his second season with these young players. I’m not comparing him to the top teir QB’s in this league but he is a vet and a very gifted kid that can compete.
It goes unnoticed by some how we haven’t lost to the Chargers with him at QB. We had not beaten the Chargers since 2001 and he’s undefeated against them. He beat every team in our division TWICE. He gave us STABILITY at the most important position in the sport. He doesn’t turn the ball over and he helps the team win. Whether he does it the wya YOU WANT HIM TO is irrelevant. The point is he gets it done. I’ve been beyond desparate for a leader and a competent starter at that position for 6 years minimum. To say we have that going into this year with a team of this calibre is very very satisfying and relaxing. I don’t have to worry about whether the guy can play at an acceptable level. Is he a pro? will he work hard? is he mature? is he a leader? will he be on a police blotter?? this kid is reliable and steady. Right now I can’t ask for more…….in a yera or two maybe but right now I’m COOOL!!
July 25th, 2011 at 11:37 am
Offence helps defense. Better at crossing patterns, how many times did JC over throw or just miss a dump off? Better when the play brakes down. Better at ball control offence. Better decision maker.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:39 am
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Bauce, you’re a pretty knowledgable football fan and I often agree with your takes.
You’re also an obnoxious jerk and a mediocre judge of talent.
You think JaJason led the Raiders to victory last year and that he’s about to emerge as a better than average QB.
I think JaJason is incapable of carrying the Raiders to victory – that at best, he is a game manger when the running game is clicking – and that it will become clear to all that he’s a bottom tier QB.
We’ll see who’s right.
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Yes I’m more than a jerk…I’m an a—–e for sure. I dont think I ever downplayed that notion. Mediocre judge of talent but I have good football knowledge? Ok sir dont get your angle but sure whatever you mean lol
Bottom tier QB? See this is what I’m saying. You making outlandish claims here.
Did JC lead the Raiders to victory? I keep asking you guys this one thing and there has yet to be an answer…..name the only position on the football team that has W’s and L’s attributed to his stat sheet?
July 25th, 2011 at 11:40 am
I think JaJason is incapable of carrying the Raiders to victory
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What does carrying the Raiders to victory mean?
You think there are scenarios where the running game won’t be working and Glo won’t be able to find open recievers when he has decent pass protection?
Or are you saying that he won’t be able to overcome the pass protection issues and lack of open WRs?
July 25th, 2011 at 11:41 am
T.Jackson sucks plain and simple.Why even mention bringing a scrub like him in.If we bring in another QB it should be someone who could turn into something a few years down the road.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:44 am
Raiderfankirk Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:37 am
Offence helps defense. Better at crossing patterns, how many times did JC over throw or just miss a dump off? Better when the play brakes down. Better at ball control offence. Better decision maker.
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Ok lets break this down bit by bit……………….
Better at crossing patterns? What exactly are you getting at? We dont run a WCO where alot of the shorter crosses will occur which would be suited to Grad’s strength(lol).
Better when plays break down? Hmmmm what gives you this notion? JC is and will always be more mobile and had over 200 yards on the ground last season. QBs in our offense hardly have designed run plays so he had to jet when the heat was on.
Better at ball control offense? I just dont get your aim my friend? We run the ball and then PA to go up top or throw past the sticks. That isnt ball control offense. What Gruden and Kiffin ran was ball control.
Better decision maker? What gives you this idea whenthe guy has more turnovers than TDs? He isnt accurate and cant go through progressions like JC can. I just dont see it bruh
July 25th, 2011 at 11:45 am
I have been on the Trent Edwards bandwagon all off season I still think he is the best experienced backup QB to bring in.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:45 am
Actually,I believe most will be totally disappointed about what we do in Free Agency.I don’t think we will do much if anything-barring our own players.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:46 am
RIP Mr. Thomas
July 25th, 2011 at 11:46 am
The only people that want to see Bruce playing QB for the Raiders are the Raiders opponents.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:47 am
J Hill Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:40 am
I think JaJason is incapable of carrying the Raiders to victory
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What does carrying the Raiders to victory mean?
You think there are scenarios where the running game won’t be working and Glo won’t be able to find open recievers when he has decent pass protection?
Or are you saying that he won’t be able to overcome the pass protection issues and lack of open WRs?
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There are only a handful of guys who can air it out and carry their teams at QB lol
Brady
Manning
Rodgers
Big Ben
Rivers
Who else?
July 25th, 2011 at 11:47 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:45 am
I have been on the Trent Edwards bandwagon all off season I still think he is the best experienced backup QB to bring in.
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I’m totally with that move cuz he is conducive to our scheme
July 25th, 2011 at 11:48 am
All the talk about system. Really can anyone tell me how many systems there are and how they are so different. C’mon it’s football and every team has an element of west coast. Either you can play QB or you can’t. Or you are a late bloomer like Gannon or Orton. Here’s to hoping JC is a late bloomer. But I would still rather go get a guy that I know can play than hope one I have can. Noodle arm like Montana? Brains bet brawn ever time.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:48 am
Southwick.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:48 am
Lefty12 Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:45 am
Actually,I believe most will be totally disappointed about what we do in Free Agency.I don’t think we will do much if anything-barring our own players.
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I lightweight see that happening….but expect one or two surprises
July 25th, 2011 at 11:48 am
Agreed Jlofty, Always a Raider!
July 25th, 2011 at 11:49 am
All the Raider Nation should be in Full blown celebration it’s our time and we’re not going to take back seat to anybody. This is the year we all do “OUR PART”.
“JUST DO YOUR PART”……………….period
July 25th, 2011 at 11:49 am
LMAO Bo….thats why you are the funniest cat on this blog
July 25th, 2011 at 11:50 am
Priesttj Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:49 am
All the Raider Nation should be in Full blown celebration it’s our time and we’re not going to take back seat to anybody. This is the year we all do “OUR PART”.
“JUST DO YOUR PART”……………….period
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Yep
July 25th, 2011 at 11:50 am
BigTed707,thanks for posting the video of Skip Thomas,brings back great memories of the Raider DBs,or Soul Patrol!I cant remember which Viking Wide Receiver he shut down in the SB,Hell of a performance tho,and as Brien said,great tackling db
July 25th, 2011 at 11:52 am
Brady
Manning
Rodgers
Big Ben
Rivers
Who else?
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How about just in the NFC South:
Brees
Freeman
Ryan
all franchise QB’s
July 25th, 2011 at 11:53 am
Raiderfankirk Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:48 am
All the talk about system. Really can anyone tell me how many systems there are and how they are so different. C’mon it’s football and every team has an element of west coast. Either you can play QB or you can’t. Or you are a late bloomer like Gannon or Orton. Here’s to hoping JC is a late bloomer. But I would still rather go get a guy that I know can play than hope one I have can. Noodle arm like Montana? Brains bet brawn ever time.
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What element would that be? Short passes have been around forever so I dont get what you mean. System we talking about staples and certain patterns and gameplans you have for your team. Raiders are doing 10-15 yard in and out rights with deep hooks and curls….then big bombs on post routes and double moves.
Sorry but this either you can or cant is false. Gannon would have never been such a hero to yall in Bugel’s 97 offense. You think Gruden was gonna run a vertical system here?
July 25th, 2011 at 11:54 am
Guest123 Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:52 am
Brady
Manning
Rodgers
Big Ben
Rivers
Who else?
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How about just in the NFC South:
Brees
Freeman
Ryan
all franchise QB’s
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I forgot Brees…..yeah it was 6 big Qbs that can carry their teams
Freeman and Ryan dont count yet sorry bruh
July 25th, 2011 at 11:55 am
I like Freeman and Ryan no doubt but they aint nowhere near sniffin those elite 6 guys. Freeman and Ryan have alot of help
July 25th, 2011 at 11:57 am
Everyone makes it seem like it a walk in the park to be a QB that can carry you team in the NFL
July 25th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Ryan has Julio Jones and Roddy White. Freeman had 25/6 last year and his recievers are just now growing up. Watch those 2 QB’s. They are not far behind.
July 25th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Steve,you are getting off to a slow start here.How about some info.So far the masses have provided more info than you.Hell,the only post so far today has been by Jon.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Here is Clayton’s reasoning: Davis was aggressive in re-signing eight players for contracts totaling $85.48 million. But if the cap is at $120 million, the Raiders may have issues. If new cap rules exclude some $26 million in “dead” money for players whose contracts were voided to make them free agents this year that would help.
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Dakota,
Clayton is speculating that we have dead money coming from guys who had their contracts voided THIS YEAR???
He’s counting 8 the 8 guys we resigned 80 million against the cap THIS year?
That doesn’t sound right at all.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
That’s why gruden was so good and made our not so good d look good. Daddy Mac and Taiwan Jones should be used just like Charlie Garner and Marshal Faulk were. See what happens when you consistently leave our d on the field. Can’t hold up for ever.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
57.Bauce Rules Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:57 am
Everyone makes it seem like it a walk in the park to be a QB that can carry you team in the NFL
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Certainly not easy to find. I don’t see any better options in 2011 other than Campbell. If we had a team on the cusp then one of those old vets might come in handy, but that simply isn’t the case. Campbell is what he is and will never be more that what he has already shown himself to be, so in 2012 we better have our eyes open for the next guy.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
What is it that you guys want JC to do that is beyond his capabilities. Can someone with some credibility answer that?
Raiderman99 please ignore the question!
July 25th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Guest123 Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Ryan has Julio Jones and Roddy White. Freeman had 25/6 last year and his recievers are just now growing up. Watch those 2 QB’s. They are not far behind.
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Neither has yet to win a playoff game….I like where they are now. They are very young guys but still good
July 25th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
[...] Ex-Raiders cornerback Skip Thomas dies at 61 Sad news from the Raiders family today, where it was learned that former Oakland Raiders cornerback Alonzo “Skip” Thomas died of a heart attack on Sunday. He was 61. Nicknamed “Dr. Death.” Thomas spent all six years of his NFL… [...]
July 25th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
I hate Charlie Garner…..screw him. Nap Kaufman my real scatback
July 25th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
I have spent a ton of time studying JC this offseason and I would like to have a serious discussion with a knowledgeable fan capable of articulating what he’s incapable of doing….
July 25th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
60.J Hill Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Here is Clayton’s reasoning: Davis was aggressive in re-signing eight players for contracts totaling $85.48 million. But if the cap is at $120 million, the Raiders may have issues. If new cap rules exclude some $26 million in “dead” money for players whose contracts were voided to make them free agents this year that would help.
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Dakota,
Clayton is speculating that we have dead money coming from guys who had their contracts voided THIS YEAR???
He’s counting 8 the 8 guys we resigned 80 million against the cap THIS year?
That doesn’t sound right at all.
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Jhill,
That sounds like someone speculating on what John Clayton said…..I don’t think John Clayton said that.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Freeman was snubbed last season and was the best young QB IMO. He is the Russell we were hoping for. He’s a beast and will be seen as one of the best in years to come.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
“I have spent a ton of time studying JC this offseason”
Was he in a porno?
July 25th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
So where is our latte brutha da octaroon cuckold kk? Greeting the team at Safeway?
July 25th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
The knock on JC is that he plays scared. If a WR plays scared we all know what happens….alligator arms wont go across the middle hears footsteps etc.
If you could take Gradkowski’s confidence and inject into JC we might not be having these kinds of discussions. IMO
July 25th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
J Hill Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 11:40 am
I think JaJason is incapable of carrying the Raiders to victory
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What does carrying the Raiders to victory mean?
You think there are scenarios where the running game won’t be working and Glo won’t be able to find open recievers when he has decent pass protection?
Or are you saying that he won’t be able to overcome the pass protection issues and lack of open WRs?
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JH, It means taking the team on your shoulders, and being able to gobble up yards – and put points on the board through the air. Especially when the run game isn’t working and the Raids are trailing.
Obviously, I don’t think JaJason is going to overcome pass protection issues. In fact, I think some of the pass protection issues are DUE to JaJason. I think he tips not only the snap count, but also tips when a pass play is coming. He has a real bad habit of rocking back just a drop before the snap – especially on pass plays. Watch for it. Tennessee did, and so did the rest of the league. JaJason also has a very long delivery and can’t handle the blitz well at all.
I’m reluctant to criticize Raid WRs too much. Not saying we have a good crew. But I also don’t think they’re as bad as many think. The truth is JaJason hasn’t gone downfield too often, and when he has – the results haven’t generally been good.
I also don’t like to criticize JaJason too much for being known as Captain Checkdown. At least JaJason knows his limitations. I’d rather JaJason continue to check down than continuously throw picks or incompletions.
I’d just prefer him to do it in another uniform.
Raids need a better QB. I’m afraid that’s going to be very evident as the season progresses.
Whether you agree or not, surely the Raids need to have a better backup than Boller in case I’m right or even if JaJason gets injured.
I’d like that to be Vince Young. Although I’m sure VY would surplant JC as the starter in short order.
Who’d you like the Raids to being in, J Hill ?
July 25th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Priest, consistently playing with confidence is the biggest problem.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
I’m sure Krappy just re-soiled his soiled Pampers, cashed his allowance check and went to the gym (take a nap in the bathtub).
Blog Dweebs, prepare for yet another glorious season of Kelly Family ranting and raving, loose bowels and zero listing at Kane & Associates.
Raider football is indeed back! My babes and I are going to celebrate with a round of Big Wave burgers at Islands and then some foreplay in the hot tub.
SNAP INTO A SLIM JIM
July 25th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
666 He plays scared, OK and how would you know he plays scared based on what? If you start as many games as he has and take the hits how is he scared? I see the guy compete and IMO that is ridiculous………….period
July 25th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Boo Chimp,
You looking for me? Why don’t you, Danny Southwick, Jon Condo, get together, put on some Darren Mcfadden highlights, and get a 3-way going. You could be in the pivot.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
RAIDERMAN99,
In response to your criticisms of “JaJason”, I think even you allow he has his redeeming qualities. He’s not P. Rivers or P. Manning. We got it. We also know that there isn’t a franchise QB out there ready to be traded or dropped to us. We got no choice but to take lemons and turn them into lemonaid.
But we are in the same boat as about 20 or so teams out there, if not better with “JaJason”. We don’t need the whole season to tell us he won’t lead us the SB anytime soon. We all know this. Why continue to bring up that Jason Campbell isn’t the ideal QB? We already know. But if the team is built around a good defense and solid run game, with good play calling, we got a punchers chance. Do you at least give the Raiders that?
July 25th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Consistently playing with confidence I felt the same way to a certain extent. But watching him closer most of what I saw was a lack of confidence in the players around him. He’s trying to keep the offense on the field and he plays within himself and the within the abilities of the players around him. Smart IMO!!
July 25th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Bauce my point on system is simply. Reading a defense is reading a defense. An out is an out. An in is an in. Slant is a slant. Post is a post. System excuse is just that an excuse.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Dakota’s salary cap takes are better than two monkeys fuking a football.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
So where is our latte brutha da octaroon cuckold kk? Greeting the team at Safeway?
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Boo Chimp,
You looking for me? Why don’t you, Danny Southwick, Jon Condo, get together, put on some Darren Mcfadden highlights, and get a 3-way going. You could be in the pivot.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Kell, see?
You immediately went to the homo stuff.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Priest
Are you serious….are you claiming that this is the first time you have heard this comment?
July 25th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
We can debate it till we’re blue in the face, but I’m sure we can agree that who ever is in there we want them to succeed. Priest you may have a point there.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
I don’t think Jason plays scared, not after watching some of the daring runs he made, many up the middle.
All that’s besides the point now. Football’s here now, and we’ll see.
I will be holding JaRaiderman and JFB accountable.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
“Consistently playing with confidence I felt the same way to a certain extent. But watching him closer most of what I saw was a lack of confidence in the players around him. He’s trying to keep the offense on the field and he plays within himself and the within the abilities of the players around him.”
This is exactly what I was talking about and you act like I am the only one who sees this!
This is your post by the way Preist!
July 25th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Off to the sauna & steam. De-tox day.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
“Jason Campbell has showed good plays, don’t get me wrong; but every blind squirrel finds a nut once and a while. When he struggles, it is really bad, he may fumble in big time situations and looks slow and confused.
He doesn’t have the leadership ability. When a player is on the wrong page, he need to grab them by the shirt and say, “You do this or you do that.” When the players are not on the same page, he has to call a time out and or run the play and get a penalty.”
Bleacher report not my report!!!!
July 25th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Hope our fan’s realize how close we are and remain loyal to the man who made them rich.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
*fa’s
July 25th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
“Off to the sauna & steam. De-tox day.’
More like off to see his limp wristed male nurse to get his daily sponge bath and a nice refreshing enema.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
I am done with the JC arguments in here there is nothing anyone can do except root for him he is our starter like it or not and if you are a true fan, then you are rooting for his success like I am.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
666 I’ve heard it all man and some I agree with some I don’t.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Its cool Priest I respect your opinion and I do not want to trash the guy as he is our starting QB. lets just say I am concerned but also optimistic about Jason Campbell.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
666-exactly.He is our QB,like it or not.As a fan you should hope he is successful,whether you like him or not.I never liked Gannon,but I rooted for him as our QB because I root for the uniform.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Krappy, thanks for the update on your Monday schedule. I’m sure that sauna and steam will help you detox from the Arby’s value meal you inhaled last night.
I’m not sure where the old fool goes to sauna, but Krappy is going to violate most of the health codes.
That dry heat will not mix well with soiled gym shorts.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
The playing with confidence thing is fair but with the caveate it’s hard to do that when the players you’re working with are not ready for what your asking them to do. I think you’ll see a much more mature passing attack. Due to the confidence he has in his WR’s now. Most will say JC improved but I’ll say the passing game improved as a whole.
Most fans focus only on what the QB is doing and not the passing game as a whole. Our WR’s leave a lot to desired as far as route running and that directly affects a QB’s confidence.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
“I’m not sure where the old fool goes to sauna, but Krappy is going to violate most of the health codes.”
I know funny and that’s funny!
July 25th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
Some top undrafted free agents according to foxsports:
DeAndre McDaniel, S Clemson
Mark Herzlich, LB BC
Brandon Blair, DT/DE Oregon
Kendrick Burney, CB NC
July 25th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
guest123 Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
RAIDERMAN99,
In response to your criticisms of “JaJason”, I think even you allow he has his redeeming qualities. He’s not P. Rivers or P. Manning. We got it. We also know that there isn’t a franchise QB out there ready to be traded or dropped to us. We got no choice but to take lemons and turn them into lemonaid.
But we are in the same boat as about 20 or so teams out there, if not better with “JaJason”. We don’t need the whole season to tell us he won’t lead us the SB anytime soon. We all know this. Why continue to bring up that Jason Campbell isn’t the ideal QB? We already know. But if the team is built around a good defense and solid run game, with good play calling, we got a punchers chance. Do you at least give the Raiders that?
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I hear you, Guest123.
Yeah, I hammer JaJason alot on this blog. Maybe it’s beating a dead horse.
Most of the posters here, like you, realize JaJason isn’t leading the Raids to the SB.
Truthfully, besides Mistic, I don’t think anyone thinks JaJason is very good.
There’s a lot, like BHP and Bauce, that go out of their way to defend JaJason, but even they have their reservations.
Most probably think he stinks but don’t like saying so.
Hell yeah, I give the Raids a ‘punchers chance’. I love the D-line and RBs. I think there’s tons of potential all over the roster.
Except at the most important position.
Which is why I’d be willing to gamble and bring VY in.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
phew…football’s back.
Hey Nation, your US Anti-trust legislation is mind-blowingly complicated and bizarre. Googled it…and got completely lost in lawyer-speak. Get the feeling that the involvement of lawyers added three months to the CBA process and added multi$m to the cost – which was probably the legal intent.
It took two lawyers (Goodell & Smith) to figure out they were being taken for a legal ride. Remember the parable – those who bill by the hour have no incentive in a quick settlement.
Sad to see the blogging back of Ol’ Jerry. But never forgave him for attacking St Lane of Kiffin. Don’t think he forgave me for calling him Jerry McDonut.
Lets hope Steve’s first blog is the resigning of Z Miller and a few decent UFAs.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
lefty12 It took me a long time to warm to Gannon but eventually I did because I saw his style was what I had issue with more than his ability. I saw the guy was a fierce competitor and extremely savvy and smart and a student of the game. He played within himself and the offense plus Gruden’s offense wasn’t exactly the mostaggressive in the league so he did what he had to do to start………….period
July 25th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
98.priesttj Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
The playing with confidence thing is fair but with the caveate it’s hard to do that when the players you’re working with are not ready for what your asking them to do. I think you’ll see a much more mature passing attack. Due to the confidence he has in his WR’s now. Most will say JC improved but I’ll say the passing game improved as a whole.
Most fans focus only on what the QB is doing and not the passing game as a whole. Our WR’s leave a lot to desired as far as route running and that directly affects a QB’s confidence.
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True, Campbell hasn’t exactly been around a great group of WRs or o-linement, or even in the same system during his years with Washington and Oakland….too bad we can’t say that will change in 2011…other than the same system depending on what changes Saunders makes.
July 25th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
rofl
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Priesttj Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
I have spent a ton of time studying JC this offseason and I would like to have a serious discussion with a knowledgeable fan capable of articulating what he’s incapable of doing….
July 25th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Holy smoke – just realised that Reece is on our FA list:
Nnamdi Asomugha, CB – sadly too expensive
Khalif Barnes, T – sadly too useless
Michael Bush, RB – resign
Charlie Frye, QB – surely we can do better?
Robert Gallery, G – greetings from Seattle
Bruce Gradkowski, QB – miss your mom’s pasta
Mario Henderson, T – right not left
Johnnie Lee Higgins, WR – shellshocked and out
Thomas Howard, LB – maybe
Michael Huff, S – head’n home to Texas
Zach Miller, TE – please stay!
Jarvis Moss, LB – cheap and meaningful
Marcel Reece, FB – too good to go
Langston Walker – enough third chances
Sam Williams, LB – taxi!!
July 25th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Nice one Beech : )
July 25th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
Thanks BigTed for the Skip Thomas video. That guy was the pure definition of class. No posing, no posturing, just kick your face in and walk away natural.
THAT’S the Raider ball I grew up on.
RIP Skip and all the Raiders gone before you.
July 25th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
priesttj Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
I have spent a ton of time studying JC this offseason and I would like to have a serious discussion with a knowledgeable fan capable of articulating what he’s incapable of doing….
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But please good sir, tell me what he is CAPABLE of doing. We already know the incapable.
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