Asomugha pursuit is in full swing
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 at 5:27 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The New York Jets are the first team linked to Raiders three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.
Asomugha is an unrestricted free agent after eight seasons with the Raiders, where he developed into one of the league’s two best all-around cornerbacks. The Newark Star-Ledger reports that the Jets are interested in teaming Asomugha with Darrelle Revis, the other player considered one of two best all-around cornerbacks.
The Star-Ledger is light on details and relies on two unnamed sources. The Jets need to do something at cornerback if they opt to let starter Antonio Cromartie bolt for free agency. Asomugha, naturally, would be an upgrade.
The Jets don’t figure to be the only team to contact Asomugha’s agent. In the end, the Jets might be remembered only as the first team to gauge the market for Asomugha. Yet, this shows that even teams already in better position than most at cornerback, already with a top-flight cornerback and salary-cap issues won’t shy away from Asomugha if the price is right.
It wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Raiders jump into the fray if they see that the asking price isn’t as high as they thought it might be before free agency began. Asomugha has yet to say anything about which team he prefers to play for since the final year of his contract voided because of a failure to reach several statistical clauses.
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July 26th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Until further notice, Nnamdi is still a RAIDER!
July 26th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Come on Mr Davis, resign him.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Not for a long time Arm.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Heavy Machinery Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
I do hope Davis keeps Nnamdi, and I’ll tell you why.
So he had no numbers over there at cb because nobody threw his direction. I understand that doesn’t look good on paper.
But if anybody wants to look at stats and see what teams did to the other parts of the field, well now you know why: easy pickins folks.
Not a pleasant thought not having Nnamdi.
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I reposted this so that when Davis reads this, he starts to think why he should keep Nnamdi.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
If Al Davis is hell-bent on spending Asomugha money, then he should go get Jonathan Joseph and Harvey Dahl instead.
Love Nnamdi. One of the best at his position, easily. But the Raiders have too many holes to keep him. He’s a luxury, and he doesn’t help the Raiders win.
If they get a player even half as good as Nnamdi, and it allows them to shore up another position of need, it would do a lot more to help them win.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Hue Jackson doesn’t bring Harbaugh-level expectations, but here’s what the ever-shrinking fan base is hoping: That Al Davis finally will let his coach coach.
Fans hold out hope that Davis finally has hired a coach he trusts and, to an extent, respects. Lane Kiffin and Tom Cable were both hired by default, and neither ever had anything approaching the full confidence of Davis.
In Jackson, who takes pains to show deference to Davis, Al might have found a guy with the type of leadership and brains and respect for the boss and from the players that he has been seeking since Tom Flores.
This one has to work, because the Raiders haven’t recovered from losing Jon Gruden, and they were dealt a catastrophic blow by the Painful Reign of Lane and the JaMarcus JaDisaster.
Raider Nation is leaking loyal citizens. The market grows smaller each year for Uncle Al’s Snake Oil.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/07/25/SP4R1KENPF.DTL#ixzz1TGGDXaWz
July 26th, 2011 at 5:35 pm
Nnamdi’s market value is whatever the highest bidder offers him, period. That’s how the free market works. Tampa offers him the keys to the city, THAT is his price. No ifs, ands, or buts. It’s then on the Raiders whether or not to match. This is a business. Surely the Raiders understand that. If not, they have a serious issue with their management.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
KK, Hue aint no dummy, he knows what he is doing.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Cooper Carlisle was at facility today. He will prob be restructured and will stay.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Hue knows what he’s doing? Is that why the first thing he does is dump off his best backup QB, who didn’t cost anything?
July 26th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Well if so, than that should be fun week 3, watching our O-line go against a Rex Ryan blitz-heavy D, and watch Campbell-DHB-Murphy try to complete passes against Nnamdi and Revis.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Nnamdi doesn’t HAVE to sign with the high bidder, that is also part of how the free market works.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Heavy Machinery Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
KK, Hue aint no dummy, he knows what he is doing.
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Let’s hope Davis respects him.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:42 pm
Jets 56, Raiders 0
July 26th, 2011 at 5:42 pm
Ooo JFB that is a really bad thought.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:42 pm
From Shefter:
Eagles safety Quintin Mikell signs a 4 year deal with the Rams.
Santana Moss 3yr, $15m with the Skins.
Panthers re-sign DE Charles Johnson. 6 year, $72m with $30m guaranteed.
Schefter just tweeted the Giants are talking to Plaxico.
Texans sign DT Damion Lewis.
Chargers sign TE Randy McMichael
July 26th, 2011 at 5:42 pm
J Lofty, why in the world would Nnamdi not sign with the highest bidder?
July 26th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
I expect (hope) Mr. Davis to restructure some deals of some of our big salary hits (i.e. Kelly, DHB…) to make up for the big salary cap overage as opposed to making a bunch of cuts like the other teams are. I don’t know how exactly he does it but no matter how big of salary cap trouble we are reportedly in, we make it work with minimal cuts. Here’s to Big Al working his majic again this year.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Jets will destroy us no matter what, They have great run D and blitz on passing downs. Thats a loss. I think we beat Patriots since they can’t stop the run. See games we couldn’t run last year: MIA and PITT, ouch
July 26th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
I have to agree with MR on Nnamdi.
He goes to the high bidder. Plain n simple. That’s the way the real world works people.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:47 pm
Would everyone quit the DHB has a huge salary crap.He is scheduled to make $1mil this year-hardly a huge contract.
Sapp just mentioned we will lose Miller,for whatever that is worth.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
If Al Davis is hell-bent on spending Asomugha money, then he should go get Jonathan Joseph and Harvey Dahl instead.
Love Nnamdi. One of the best at his position, easily. But the Raiders have too many holes to keep him. He’s a luxury, and he doesn’t help the Raiders win.
If they get a player even half as good as Nnamdi, and it allows them to shore up another position of need, it would do a lot more to help them win.
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Great point Young American. I love Mr. Davis, really I do. But this is part of the wildcard that he brings to the table. You never know what he’s gonna do, smh. Raider Nation til I die no matter the results.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
Guest123 Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
I have to agree with MR on Nnamdi.
He goes to the high bidder. Plain n simple. That’s the way the real world works people.
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I disagree, I think he goes where he thinks he can win. Al Davis already made him rich.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:50 pm
Assuming Nnamdi wants to go where he can win, why does he choose the Raiders?
July 26th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
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I disagree, I think he goes where he thinks he can win. Al Davis already made him rich.
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Sure, I agree, he wants to win. You don’t think he thinks he can win on the Jets? And still break the bank? The two aren’t mutually exclusive ya know.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
I’ve been saying Nnamdi-to-Baltimore for months. He’ll make a decent salary and get to play for a winner with a strong locker room, and mentor Jimmy Smith and show him how the game is played.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
you could look at a scenario where the Redskins wind up having to dump McNabb. The Vikings probably will not be giving up much for the veteran quarterback. Some have speculated a seventh-round pick or a sixth at highest would get the deal done.
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DANG!
how much trade value does Jason Campbell have at 1-year $4.5 million ???
2016 7th rounder?
July 26th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
34.00raiders00 Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Anyone think K Barnes is back?
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I think he’ll follow cable. for some reason Tom always talked hm up
July 26th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
LMAO at the Niners.
Resign Alex Smith for one year at $5M.
Is Crabtree on suicide watch?
July 26th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
that should be fun week 3, watching our O-line go against a Rex Ryan blitz-heavy D, and watch Campbell-DHB-Murphy try to complete passes against Nnamdi and Revis.
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Run the ball and re-sign Zack attack!
July 26th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
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Run the ball and re-sign Zack attack!
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Agree!
July 26th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
Two kick returns and two punt returns for TDs by Jacoby Ford should get it done against the Jets…
July 26th, 2011 at 5:58 pm
Beat writer Jerry McDonald passes along the following names of undrafted free agents reported to have been signed by the Raiders today:
Offensive linemen Alan Pelc (North Carolina), Lou Eliades (Penn State) and Ben Iamaak (Iowa State), safety Zac Etheridge (Auburn), linebackers Ben Gbadyu (Penn State) and Chris Francis (Baylor), quarterback/wide receiver Eddie McGee (Illinois), wide receiver Derrick Jones (California, Pa.), defensive end Mason Brodine (Nebraska-Kearney) and cornerback Sterling Moore (Southern Methodist).
The Raiders have not confirmed any of the aforementioned 10 signings.
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didn’t we sign a Fullback ???
Jerry Mac is the JaMarcus of beat writers. no surprise he got demoted from blog pimp!
July 26th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Nnamdi has proven for quite some time (with actions NOT words) that he is not all about money.
Competitiveness is one reason to pick an employer, location is another, might not want to live in Ohio or whatever. There are lots of reasons people make decisions, money is only one of them.
Still having a hard time getting the thought of Jason Campbell’s deer in the headlights look playing the Jets. With us having 3 first time starters and one DII second year guy along with jouneyman Loper in front Soup. Man I hope we get some OL help.
July 26th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Jarvis Moss gets 1.25 million for 1 sack in 5 games?
I should have been a phootball playa. Sorry Ma!
July 26th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
didn’t we sign a Fullback ???
Jerry Mac is the JaMarcus of beat writers. no surprise he got demoted from blog pimp!
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Boston College FB James McCluskey to Raiders, and I have heard some good things.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Boston College FB James McCluskey to Raiders, and I have heard some good things.
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Yeah, but will this fulfill Jhill’s prophesy that Marcel Reece will be converted to TE and Zach Miller won’t be missed?
July 26th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Noel Divine, orinially listed as signed by the Falcons ends up backing out, and instead signs with the Eagles.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Matt Leinart to Seattle as well!
Hmmmm…
Raiders go for Trent Edwards or Derek Anderson?
July 26th, 2011 at 6:06 pm
Woody retired.
and NO! we’re not talking about Kell …
July 26th, 2011 at 6:06 pm
Could someone explain to the “Re-sign Nnamdi” people that the man’s a UFA, and we can’t make him stay in Oakland if he doesn’t want to?
July 26th, 2011 at 6:06 pm
I thought most people were convinced that Ausberry was going to take over the Zach attack.
Truth is we need to re-sign Zach and all will be well.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Raiders go for Trent Edwards or Derek Anderson?
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I don’t want either one. But we gotta have a QB body if JCamp goes down. Then we’ll be SOL.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
G123,
I agree with Steve. Frye is probably the guy
However – I don’t feel confident with Boller or Frye as my starting QB if JCamp goes down for an extended period of time
July 26th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
It’s times like these when the QB cupboard is bare, I think back to that fateful 2008 draft. Think about how much JaMarcus Russel has set back our franchise. The ripple effect keeps carrying out. One bad choice on a Franchise QB can have horrific consequences.
I hope we never take that leap of faith again. I’ll be happy with a string of Joe Avg QB’s like Soup.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:16 pm
Jets CB Kyle Wilson probably hates Nnamdi more than Bauce!
July 26th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
One bad choice on a Franchise QB can have horrific consequences.
I hope we never take that leap of faith again. I’ll be happy with a string of Joe Avg QB’s like Soup.
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You can get by with an average QB if you have good or great o-lineman and wr corps
average or poor in all 3 categories does not give you a chance to play meaningful games in January
July 26th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Well, that sucks!
We have below avg linemen and below avg wideouts.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
I would be okay with losing Mr. Z. Miller should we get a top WR in FA,…aka Holmes or Rice.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
or a top Tackle, Clabo, Light, Gaither, Free
July 26th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
Marshall Yanda may wind up getting more money than any guard in free agency this year, including Robert Gallery and Davin Joseph.
Schefter has the numbers: $32 million over five years with a $10 million bonus. He’ll make $21 million in the first three years. That’s basically the McContract for solid free agent guards.
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Yeah, Bob Gallery is gonna get more than what Al Davis was willing to give ($2.5 million per)
July 26th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
Damn I just dont get why Al keeps DHB. I know why, but I just dont get it.
Man did you hear JaMarMar is in the middle of a biddin war between Cincy, Detroid and San Diea-ho? Un effin beleivable!
Grads wash a flash in the pan. Drop the man crush and realize the dude got hot, then when he had his chance, dude muffed it up. He beat Pitt yeah he did. But he flashed the pan and hes on the road. Hope the best for him, but it taint gonna be in Oakland.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
I can honestly say that when I woke up this morning, I wasn’t wondering if we would sign Jarvis Moss today. I don’t think I’d think such a thought unless I was so bored as to punch my eye with a sharp tipped pencil.
Good for him to get his double min salary money. woohoo!!
July 26th, 2011 at 6:25 pm
as far as QB goes, Raiders will stick with Mr. J. Campbell, Mr. Boller, and Mr. Frye along with committing a 5th for T. Pryor in the supplemental draft (if he goes before that say la vie..or however it’s spelled).
great news seahwks signed Leinart so we will not have to worry about the Al wasting money on him.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:27 pm
NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora suggested on Total Access Tuesday night that Kevin Kolb may end up back with the Eagles because his market has softened over the pasts 48 hours.
The Eagles lost an enormous amount of leverage when Seattle decided to settle on Tarvaris Jackson as its likely new starter. Arizona’s trade proposal may have since dropped. Per La Canfora, it isn’t out of the question that Kolb will now return as “insurance” for Michael Vick as the Eagles prepare to make a Super Bowl run. The Cardinals would likely then target Kyle Orton. Related: Cardinals, SeahawksJul 26, 9:16 PM
July 26th, 2011 at 6:28 pm
like the signing of Mr. J. Moss our DLine is set and everyone is returning
Houston, Kelley, Seymour, Shaughnessey
Moss, Henderson, Bryant, Wimbley (franchised)
July 26th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
Reid got greedy and got burned love it!
July 26th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Kevin Kolb may end up back with the Eagles
The Cardinals would likely then target Kyle Orton.
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does that leave Cincy & Miami with Vince Young & Marc Bulger?
I’m assuming of course that Hasselbeck lands in TN & McNabb lands in Minny
July 26th, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Mr. Davis is sitting back this time and letting the market determine what Nnamdi is worth. I think he wised up from overpaying him on the last contract. He was only bidding against himself then.
If what the blow hard Sapp says is true, that we are losing Miller, then I think that opens the door to resign Nnamdi…
July 26th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
Alex Smith & Matt Leinart gone means Al Davis may go after other 1st round busts Joey Harrington & Patrick Ramsey imo
both have played for Hue Jackson!
July 26th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
I think it’s smart to see what the market value on #21 & Zmiller is!
Al Davis ALWAYS pays way more than what other teams would pay.
It’s too bad he didn’t let Seymour, Wimbley & Routt test the market as well …
July 26th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
Jerry Mac is the JaMarcus of beat writers. no surprise he got demoted from blog pimp!
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hahahahaha
Steve has always torn it up when he replaces Scary.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:35 pm
Glad we wont be getting Leinart. Wont lose any sleep over that one.
Glad we wont be retaining the spruce goose.
Hope the grass is greener on the other side of the hill for Nnamdi.
Hope JC is happy to be in Oakland.
Cant wait to see Coach Davis snatch the Lombardi from Goodells hands.
Glad to see the Cable guy is movin on.
Good luck Gallery where ever you go, just go. Get started with your new team.
Hope Jamarcus has a big couch he can rest on to watch football on Sundays.
Buhh-Bye Marshall. Buhh-Bye.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
Buhh-Bye Marshall. Buhh-Bye.
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:sob:
July 26th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
Jerry is a semipro blogger like the rest of us heathens
July 26th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!
July 26th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
Hope Jamarcus has a big couch he can rest on to watch football on Sundays
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he’ll be sitting on the beanbag naked eating cheetos like the rest of us
playin’ fantasy football & Madden
July 26th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
he’ll be sitting on the beanbag naked eating cheetos like the rest of us
playin’ fantasy football & Madden
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and digging for that last cheetoh in his tummy fat folds where he tucks his bud longneck
July 26th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
So who is trolling the site with all the silly names.
Its been going on for a few days now.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
who is trolling the site with all the silly names.
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cast your vote now!!!!
a. kell
b. mr
c. priest tj
d. richochet
July 26th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
I think it’s smart to see what the market value on #21 & Zmiller is!
Al Davis ALWAYS pays way more than what other teams would pay.
It’s too bad he didn’t let Seymour, Wimbley & Routt test the market as well …
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yeah, I wish we would have waited on Wimbley and Routt. We overpaid for both. He had to sign Seymour…
I actually would rather sign Kevin Boss who is UFA. He would be a big upgrade in the run game and he has under rated hands, speed, and quickness. Miller’s knees aren’t getting any healthier.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
Jay Glazer of FOX writes via Twitter that Paul Posluszny will sign with the Jaguars.
He revealed the information while casually answers a reader’s question on “Poz,” so we’re not exactly sure if Glazer is “reporting” this as fact or if he just expects it to happen. Knowing how careful Glazer is with information, we suspect it is the former.
Losing Posluszny would be a big blow to the Bills defense, who already struggles against the run. The move could also signal that Kirk Morrison won’t return to the Jaguars.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
d
July 26th, 2011 at 6:48 pm
How do you spin that news? Kirk coming back to the Raids? Hooray! or Kirk kicked off 2nd team in 2 consecutive years?
July 26th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Have we got a position for Kirk if the Jags cut him
July 26th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Re: Paul Posluszny
That’s pretty surprising. they must have backed up a truckload of money in front of him. this is an indictment of chan’s leadership and management there in buffalo
July 26th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Yeah if Vick gets hurt in week 4 he has a solid backup in Kolb.
What an idiot huh…
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RaiderRetribution Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
Reid got greedy and got burned love it!
July 26th, 2011 at 6:52 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/26/sanchez-says-hell-adjust-his-contract-so-jets-can-keep-receivers/
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Man Jamarcus wouldn’t even adjust his contract to keep himself on the team, lol.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
I cant take 5 ninutes of the fish eyed fool Sapp.
They need to fire him
July 26th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Jeff King to Cards
and
Takeo Spikes to Chargers.
July 26th, 2011 at 6:54 pm
Add 666Glen and you got yourself a list. He used his other sn Seymour Bush today so the labor agreement has him salivating! Never discount OakGlens enthusiasm for being a cross posting sack of manure.
Oh what the heck i;ll say
b)Mr
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RaiderRockstar Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
who is trolling the site with all the silly names.
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cast your vote now!!!!
a. kell
b. mr
c. priest tj
d. richochet
July 26th, 2011 at 6:54 pm
Vick has played 16 games once in 8 years, and he limped through the end of last year.
If Kolb stays in Philly, he will play.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
If Nnamdi leaves us I hope he does go to the Jets.
Hue ain’t scared of him or Revis. Jacoby with two scores on Nnamdi. (”No Flags”)
July 26th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
I’d go down on Nnamdi
July 26th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
MR!
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Memo Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
I’d go down on Nnamdi
July 26th, 2011 at 7:10 pm
14.RAIDER Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 5:42 pm
Jets 56, Raiders 0
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I know you hope and dream of such a result. Maybe you’re right and it will make your whole season.
Raiders 0-16? That would be like heaven for you wouldn’t it?
July 26th, 2011 at 7:10 pm
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July 26th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
Hurry up and sign zach miller
July 26th, 2011 at 7:12 pm
But not in a gay way…he’s my favorite player
July 26th, 2011 at 7:14 pm
If Miller does bolt I would give M Reece a look at TE.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:16 pm
Miller won’t leave, he is probably their best player on offense (yes, even more important than D-Mac).
July 26th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
anybody see where fatazz sapp said that zach miller will be gone?
July 26th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
miller aint nowhere near as important as dmc
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July 26th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
Sapp doesn’t know sht. That guy is such a load mouth. He has no inside with the raiders. He just assumes zm is leaving bec he’s a free agent. Simple as that. He has NO inside info. Just ablowhard
July 26th, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Plunketthead Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
So who is trolling the site with all the silly names.
Its been going on for a few days now.
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I dunno know.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
yeah terrapin i know. someone posted earlier that kevin boss said he liked the raiders if miller didnt resign. now that is a under the radar signing that would be huge. underrated reciever and he blocks better. hope we do bring back zach. all of this suspense has been built up for several months now. the next few days will be excruciating to some degree.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Reece is a much bigger threat in the backfiled than he would be at TE. Besides Blocking is not his specialty.
TE for Big Cel? Only in an emergency and even then…
Do look for Dave Ausberry to back up Marcel. If that works out whoa…
July 26th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
I can’t see Reece making a switch to TE unless we get someone capable of those plays at the FB position. Not saying it wont work I’m saying if it aint broke why fix it. The only way Miller is not here is because he doesn’t want to be. And that may well be the case but I doubt it. Many will say Reece had trouble blocking and yes he did, but it wasn’t on run plays it was on blitz pickup. Blitz pickup is difficult for most young players. Even Miller struggled vs blitzes and at TE Reece will struggle even worse. He’ll face much stronger blitzers on a regular basis. he’s just not a great fit IMHO. You can’t hide him at TE he will be an integral part of pass protection.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Remember after Cable was fired and Shane hit the airwaves? The 4 players he said wouldn’t resign since Cable was fired were Gallery, Nnamdi, Bush and Zack Miller.
Let’s hope Shane didn’t know what he was talking about.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Leinert to SEA? – So he can ride the pine with his ex-coach/new coach? Whatta dipscht!
AD is sobbing in his cereal!
Did ‘zona grab a QB yet? The Bulge?
July 26th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
Reece struggles to block safeties and LB’s as a FB.
Can’t imagine lining him at TE and having him block DE’s would help that in any way.
He needs to stay at FB, and continue to have Hue put him in situations to make plays down the field.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:34 pm
95. Funny…
July 26th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
Sapp is a blowhard Tpin. Isn’t he a former girlfriend beater or something like that? And he still is a talking head? Wheres the shame man….
He only jumped on the anti-Raider band wagon because he thought it would help him in his comediac carreer.
Sapp should be grateful Mr Davis draped him with Silver and Black.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
GoodOle,
Blocking is not Millers specialty either.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
The move could also signal that Kirk Morrison won’t return to the Jaguars.
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RRS,
Thoughts?????
July 26th, 2011 at 7:40 pm
Nnamdi go sign with the Jets so u can join Mark Sanchez at Broadway musicals….h0m0
July 26th, 2011 at 7:40 pm
lol Bauce
July 26th, 2011 at 7:41 pm
I think the Raiders knew the best way to get Reece’s bigplay ability on the field was at FB I’m sure they considered TE first and saw the inability to take on DE’s thus the FB position.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
We drafted Ausberry and Gordon to play TE.
Brandon Meyers is your new starting TE.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Yeah Miller wasnt a very good blocker for damn sure
July 26th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Remember after Cable was fired and Shane hit the airwaves? The 4 players he said wouldn’t resign since Cable was fired were Gallery, Nnamdi, Bush and Zack Miller.
Let’s hope Shane didn’t know what he was talking about.
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I would hope too but it sounds to me like he may have known something.
Scary thought to me is with out the triple threat of Mac, Bush and Reece, they may struggle. Because the Soup will only be as good as a great ground game threat makes him, because without that, well let me just say we need to be a ground team so we dont have to soley rely on the passing game.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Who could be going, where and what effect it could have.
Its gonna be a crazy Friday…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/raider_huddle
July 26th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
Miller gets abused by DE’s and LB’s on the regular.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
Im content with Myers as my TE
July 26th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
109. Bite your tongue. Myers doen nothing to prove he could take over for Miller.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
I could see Nnamdi going to the Jets even if they aren’t the highest bidder.
Big market, Superbowl implications, and a chance to be part of a CB duo likely dubbed “the greatest of all time”.
Ah well. Adios.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
I think that is the reason Hue wanted to draft Ausberry because they want a guy with that kind of ability at TE. They took The Gordon kid as insurance in case no Miller and Ausberry conversion maybe taking more time than they wanted or even not working.
I defnitely think they wnat bigplay ability at TE though.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
tj I have still photos of Miller getting pancaked by db’s, dont argue with me you ding a ling or i’ll b!tch slap you into next week you dig sucka……period
July 26th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Miller can go for all I care….keeping Bush was most important thing
July 26th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Reece at FB is a fricking side show.
How many passes do you really expect to come his way?
Versus how many times his sorry arsse is the lead blocker? Something the guy is TERRIBLE at????
A WR being converted to a FB??? WRs are surely known for their blocking prowess, eh?
Get a real damn FB in there! McClain from BMor, Richardson from NY, Tonga from our practice squad?
We can bring Reece in for 10 plays or so per game, to keep the D off balance, lol.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
Jhill….u know already Im down for Tonga at FB
July 26th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
Really tj?
All along I thought they were looking for small play ability! Way to go out on a limb, expert.
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Priesttj Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
I defnitely think they wnat bigplay ability at TE though.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
We drafted Ausberry and Gordon to play TE.
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Who????
July 26th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
Raiders trying to make a move for Dashon Goldson.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
Gooseberry & Jordan.
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Just Fire Baby Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
We drafted Ausberry and Gordon to play TE.
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Who????
July 26th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
BigTed….dont forget the btch wants to be an actor lol….but yet ppl are on Chad about his tv shows on this blog…….amazing
July 26th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
I’m not getting all the hate for Z. Miller.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
J Hill, are you happy now? We finally agree on something, nevermind I said it first I dont mind sharing.
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J Hill Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Reece at FB is a fricking side show.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
Yes, replace Miller and Reece with unproven late-round picks and practice squad fodder.
Funny how some of y’all are so quick to “replace” some of the only players who have contributed on an otherwise anemic offense.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
Fk Dashon 49er Goldson
July 26th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Im not hating on Miller I want him back. Just saying if he bolts lets have a look at Reece @ TE and get a hammerhead FB I wanted to draft 2 yrs ago.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
YA….if the guy wants to be gone what do we do? Just sit there and hope the air replaces Zach?
July 26th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
I ain’t dissin’ Zach, but c’mon – He ain’t Antonio Gates – and he’s not worth Vernon Jackson money. If he don’t want to be a Raider, then….Later!
July 26th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
I don’t want to see Reece permanently at any one position. I like him in a hybrid role. It suits him best since his skill set doesn’t translate perfectly to one particular spot.
If Miller walks, Heap would be a nice low-cost fit, and it would allow the Raiders to invest in a FA OL or WR.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Tonga is our hammerhead FB
July 26th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
Bauce Rules Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
YA….if the guy wants to be gone what do we do? Just sit there and hope the air replaces Zach?
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No sign that he wants to be gone. All signs point to the Raiders bringing him back. I’m not worried about it, in spite of whatever sounds emanate from Warren Sapp’s flapping jowls.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
tj didnt you say you have 3 daughters? Im sure one of them is FB material, see if the old man will give them a tryout.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
BigTed707 right on point
July 26th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
Myers doen nothing to prove he could take over for Miller.
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Take over?
We have a QB who prefers to target the guys who are covered by the LBs and S. Myers will get the ball thrown his way probably 10 times a game. I think he can manage the 4 catches or so Miller gave us and a TD every 4th game or so.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
YA im saying if….we have to understand this is a biz first
July 26th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
DHB can play TE.
BAHAHAHAHAHAHA
July 26th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
I think we’ll be OK at TE if Zach Miller leaves. The TE is only good if you have a weak O-Line and QB who can’t get the ball to WRs.
So Miller should give half his next year’s salary to JaMarcus and Cable. And Al Davis knows this.
We now have a real system that can make use of the WRs.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:57 pm
Im not worried either….miller can stay or go….but nnamdi keep ur downlow self away from here
July 26th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
Funny how some of y’all are so quick to “replace” some of the only players who have contributed on an otherwise anemic offense.
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Indeed an anemic team…How many wins have they gotten us?
I don’t see why people want to pay exorbitant amounts to players that have been our “Key” players for this long losing stretch.
July 26th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
Anybody got a web-link that takes ya right into the Raider war machine, with Al Davis at the helm, making calls and pushing buttons, Amy running to and fro with memos, all Als’ attorneys and accountants on land line and cell phones abuzz, hererra running back and forth with coffe and donuts for the busy working brass.
And outside the locked doors to the war room are 500 reporters waiting to get a lick of news coming thru those doors.
Man anybody got a web-cam link to that? I’m sure theres got to be a mole on the inside who’d flash some highlights of the days work. Who could that be? Hmmm?
July 26th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
tj?
July 26th, 2011 at 7:59 pm
*Davis, not Jackson…
July 26th, 2011 at 7:59 pm
DHB is a blocking TE
July 26th, 2011 at 7:59 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
who is trolling the site with all the silly names.
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cast your vote now!!!!
a. kell
b. mr
c. priest tj
d. richochet
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A
July 26th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Jhill Brotha if you watch the film Reece is not a bad run blocker in fact he’s not bad at all. His struggles were mostly in passpro. Now if you look at some of DMC’s best runs, Reece was the key to getting him off. I watched the SD game again and some of his run blocks were text book. I mean on the 2nd level blocking 2 different defenders. When they brought someone off the edge and he had to pick them up he looked awkward but in run blocking much better.In the finally vs KC watch him take on LB’s and stone ‘em.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
BigTed707 is on fire today
July 26th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
Funny how some of y’all are so quick to “replace” some of the only players who have contributed on an otherwise anemic offense.
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Miller is replacing himself if he chooses to go elsewhere. If he wanted to be here, he would’ve signed the contract offer prior to the lockout. If HE wants to go elsewhere, he won’t be missed for long.
Reece, on the other hand, is a disaster at FB, and everyone knows it. Some of you like his POTENTIAL big play ability in the receiving game. Excuse me if I expect a FB to actually be able to block someone.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
If Miller moves on the Raiders would probably end up with another Ricky Dudley.
Reece….he is a player, no way the Raiders find another Jon Ritchie.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
I met Nnamdi this Spring and if dude is gay I wouldn’t be surprised by that. He’s real clean and slender like most of them (no offense to gays).
July 26th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
BHP….reece sucked as a run blocker…..id watch him live at games and he was just as bad as zack crockett
July 26th, 2011 at 8:03 pm
504 lmao
July 26th, 2011 at 8:03 pm
Indeed an anemic team…How many wins have they gotten us?
I don’t see why people want to pay exorbitant amounts to players that have been our “Key” players for this long losing stretch.
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With the exception of last season, where he was hobbled by a foot injury, JaMarcus was his QB for his entire career.
Miller has been the ONLY consistent contributor on offense during that time.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Raiders For Life…..i disagree with you…. Manase Tonga is that guy
July 26th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Jhill Brotha if you watch the film Reece is not a bad run blocker in fact he’s not bad at all.
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I’ve watched plenty of “film” on Reece.
He’s not a good run blocker or pass protector. Most WRs usually aren’t.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:05 pm
The 49ers and Raiders are battling for the services of free agent FS Dashon Goldson, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Goldson is one of the top safeties on the market and would be wise to let a bidding war ensue. The Niners are already on the record saying re-signing him is their No. 1 priority and the Raiders are may be ready to let free agent Michael Huff walk. Look for Goldson to land with the highest bidder.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:05 pm
Jhill now u making some sense!
July 26th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
The Oakland Raiders rounded out their undrafted free agent signings with San Jose State quarterback Jordan LaSecla Tuesday.
In his senior season LaSecla was 231-for-391 passing for 2,860 yards with 16 touchdowns and just as many interceptions.
So believe his numbers in college would have been better if not for a poor receiving corps. He also takes knocks for holding on to the ball for too long.
On the upside, La Secla has a strong arm and can put plenty of zip on the ball.
He is listed as a 6-foot-2, 207-pound quarterback.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Did you smell him?
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504 Raider Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
I met Nnamdi this Spring and if dude is gay I wouldn’t be surprised by that. He’s real clean and slender like most of them (no offense to gays).
July 26th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Bauce are you serious you call Zack a bad run blocker? I know he wasn’t the FB on the team but bad run blocker is a bit much. And I have watched Reece run block plenty at the beginning of the season he was terrible by the end of the season he was very good at run blocking. What you guys fail to understand is that was his first season at FB he was a WR in school. Give the cat a break.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
He’s real clean and slender like most of them
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LMFAO!
July 26th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
If Nnamdi goes to Jets and we got Cromartie to replace him, I bet Cromartie have a better season than Nnamdi.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Fk Dashon Goldson
July 26th, 2011 at 8:09 pm
BHP u been drinking today? Zack Crockett was awful
July 26th, 2011 at 8:09 pm
Raaaaiiddeerrrrrrrss
July 26th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Naw aint cuttin no breaks BHP….guy is an H-back not a fullback. He couldnt block his way out of a wet paper bag
July 26th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Today? LMFAO!
Give the cat a break…
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Bauce Rules Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 8:09 pm
BHP u been drinking today?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
158.Bauce Rules Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Raiders For Life…..i disagree with you…. Manase Tonga is that guy
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Tonga has been sitting on PS. for awhile. I havn’t seen him play. Do you know anything about him?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
JaMarcus was his QB for his entire career.
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Another guy famous for “the checkdown”.
Miller is a possesion receiving TE. It’s not like he is putting up Gates like plays down the field. He is not giving up Clark, Cooley, Gronkowski, Gates, etc type production.
He was offered a fair contract, and turned it down. Probably more than fair like all the other guys who were resigned prior to the lockout. Miller chose NOT to resign here, so far.
It’s on him, not the Raiders.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Bauce I think the one that been drinking is you Zack wasn’t half bad as a FB they just wanted him for short yardage. Sometimes I’m not sure what you guys are looking at Reece got a lot better as a blocking back late last year. But I get it no matter how much they improve they never should’ve been bad…………I get it!!
July 26th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
LaSecla our young qb to groom? Are yall happy now? Local college cat eh? Zip on the ball and strong arm? Miss Bruce Trashkowski yet?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
You are right YA – Miller has been a stud, but there are other TE’s out there with good numbers as well.
HEAP!
July 26th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
why are we looking at goldson? i really wish we drafted kendrick ellis when we had the chance. as for miller i hope he stays but if he wants to go then fugg him too. if david boss is cool coming here then get him tho id prefer miller. its time for guys to show they are ready to take the next step. after all these years of sucking they are now coming 2gether. man up and finish the damn job or get out.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
tj uses scotch for mouthwash are you kidding me?
lol
July 26th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Well whether y’all seee it or not we have a potential star at FB and he’ll stay at FB. The kid is learning and he got a lot better you can’t ask for more. I originally thought it was a bad move gthey proved me wrong, it was a brilliant move.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
BHP….I ALWAYS DRINK so Im at normalcy right now…….Zack Crockett sucked as FB….when ritchie went down and left it killed me cuz I know Zack cant block the sun from hittin his eyes
July 26th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Bauce….lol!!!
LaSecla????
Just found that info online…
July 26th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
167.Bauce Rules Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Fk Dashon Goldson
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LOL!
You know Al likes to steal 49rs.
That’s his JV team, in his mind.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
Fk Goldson
July 26th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
Mista,
No I didn’t smell him. I just told him I was a big Raiders fan and me and my blog brothers wanna know if you coming back this year. He said “We’ll see.” I didn’t get a good vibe from the way he said it. He did say also that we will definitely have a season. I said to myself (Cal degrees are overrated) then said out loud “hell yeah there will be a season.” Then his producer and camera man starting asking me how in the world did a big Raider fan end up in N.O.?
I told them about the 1980 season for the Saints and the Raiders. Saints fans had bags over their heads in the Dome and the Raiders won the SB in the Dome. I was 7. The rest is history.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
Jhill…damn goldson i hope he breaks his fibula
July 26th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirms the Bengals have begun contract discussions with free agent QB Bruce Gradkowski!!!
July 26th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
lol ok, cool story
July 26th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
504 from the NOLA…home of the SOLDIER
July 26th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Hahahaha yeah Chad gonna be excited about playing with Trashkowski…….Fireball head will be starting by October
July 26th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Just because he is clean & slender dont make him. What makes him questionably gay is the way he plays db…..give the cat a break
July 26th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Soooo hopefully I get this right.
DMAC, Bush, Miller, Reece, were some of the top performers in 2010. Now most of you want 3/4 of them replaced?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Mista he couldnt get too close to nnamdi or that LAVENDER drenched perfume would have made 504 OD!
July 26th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
No we want dmac,bush and reece back and miller if he wants…if he dont then bounce
July 26th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Bauce I never said he was a natural FB because he would struggle at it he was more of a ball carrier some guys just don’t have the desire to block. Which you would see if Bush ever got switched. I’m saying you’re putting way too much on it. While I liked Ritchie I was never a very high on Ritchie as a lead blocker he got in the way but as a lead blocker Ritchie was average IMO. He would hit a guy and stop his feet. Go back and watch the last game of the year vs KC and tell me Reece can’t lead block…………..he was doin’ work by the end of the season………………period
July 26th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
I vote b) MR. He’s still smarting from that dress-down Bauce gave him earlier.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Mista….would you nominate Nnamdi for an Oscar in his 2010 role as “The Playmaking CB”?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
We’ll just bring in Todd Heap…simple as that!
July 26th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Bauce tj said ………period so you lost game over.
#21 has been masquerading as a playmaker since 2006.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Canuck since 08 Ive embarrassed this cat over and over again. Him and Kell are running neck and neck in that dept
July 26th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
RFL it’s the brush from down the street talking….LOL
July 26th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Lol yeah BHP…he sure was a hammer head back to back weeks vs pitt and mia huh?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Half the teams in the NFL would scoop up Reece in a NY second.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Bauce whats up big boy!!!11
July 26th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Bye nnamdi….bye grad…..bye miller…..bye cj37 and bye gallery……we wont miss ya
July 26th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
Sup wit it Cain? U ready? Two weeks back at the Coliseum
July 26th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
I haven’t seen either of those games in a minute so I defer to you on those I’m tellin’ ya’ the boy was laying ‘em down by tghe end of the season.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
Bruce to the Bagels
JaRaRa to the Bagels
Those to could have lots to talk about.
JR: You kna Buce, I nevaunnerstood p-book, made my head trippin spinnin man yo fo dig dat uhm I shat m pnts.
Buce: (talking a mile a minute) I never did JR, I just asked guys in the huddle what I needed to do, thats why you’s see me crash and get hurt but I’d stay in the game cause I can tell you I know it is strange but I cannot feel any pain, I know my shoulder wont do what I want it to do but I cant feel the pain, you know what I mean JR,….JR…wake up man, were in the middle of film …………….
July 26th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Looks like there’s at least one NFL team considering Gradkowski as a starter. Outside of the Raiders, who would start Campbell?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Maybe so BHP he is a playmaker…he cant run block for schit
July 26th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Reece aint gon never be no hammer head but he don’t have to he got skills the rest can’t fathom.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Sly and Fam! thats town bizness!
July 26th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
They want Grad until Redhead is ready….Grad isnt seen as a playoff qb by anyone or a qb of the future
July 26th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
Bauce Rules Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Mista….would you nominate Nnamdi for an Oscar in his 2010 role as “The Playmaking CB”?
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Here’s another way to put it:
If Nnamdi got arrested for playing CB, is there enough evidence to convict him?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:37 pm
You think Trashkowski was first choice? Carson aint gonna play apparently and Dalton is 2nd rd rookie. Trashkowski just there for a sec and bungles fans will want Dalton in by week 5
July 26th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Steve, maybe you can do a better job than Jerry of talking IBA into upgrading their server. This is ridiculous. I’m averaging about a minute refresh time, and I have a pretty fast connection. Dial up is faster.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
504….i think he needs Baez as his attorney
July 26th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive line coach and former NFL player (Eagles, Bears, Seahawks), Richard Harris died of a heart attack this afternoon in his office. He was 63.
God speed big guy…Always a class act.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
If Grads start for Cincy, it almost guarantees they get Andrew Luck next year.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
I promise yall that the Browns will beat Cincy week 1…..thats in the bag with Trashkowski at Qb
July 26th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
TJ Whats up boooy!!
July 26th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
So you admit Cincinnati is considering starting Gradkowski, right, Bauce?
What team other than the Raiders would start Campbell?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Bauce Rules Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
I promise yall that the Browns will beat Cincy week 1…..thats in the bag with Trashkowski at Qb
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I’ve bookmarked this comment.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
504 lol possibly but Dalton I think will be a good enough qb in the nfl
July 26th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Good and MR we bookmarked your prediction for week 3 vs the jets lol
July 26th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
What did I say?
Jets 56, Raiders 0?
Make it Jets 70, Raiders 0.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Lol Carson is gone and they got a young qb to groom. Grad isnt being brought there to lead team to playoffs….he just holding a spot until Dalton is ready…..that’s not a starter lol
July 26th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Bauce,
im ready man payed my season tix fee today. im ready fo so FOOTBALL!! man F’k
July 26th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Hahahahahaha Jets not gonna shut us out at home. Russell aint playing and Cable aint calling plays lol
July 26th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
504,
You still have the Jamarcus jersey I sent you??
July 26th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Cain where do u sit?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
As I told all the “Bruce will be lucky to make the UFL” crowd, Bruce would be signed within the first day or so of FA and will start a handful of games next year.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Clipped from: twitter.com Cincy joined in bidding for Robert Gallery, along with Sea Shockingly enough the Bengals are in a bidding war for veteran!
July 26th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
When the Soup is good I will be here to remind all you haters how good he is.
He could start for many other teams RIGHT NOW, and the Skins would be first in line.
How could denver not want him after he mauled them, SD, KC, these are just a few. You know Seattle, Biltmo, Detroit, and Chicago to name a few more.
So Coach Davis knew what he was doing when he got the Soup. And when he is having a career year, I’ll be reminding you haters everyday.
Now if Jason soils the bed, you won’t even here a peep out of me.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
210. Agreed. Reece = hybrid weapon.o one else fears FB in motion to split out wide. Didn’;t see alot of other FBs taking short catches 50+ either.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
I bet Aj Greene got excited to know he has a strong accurate arm to pass him the ball in his rookie year lol
July 26th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
MR,
y start off negative bro!!
a real fan has a positive outlook on every season no matter who there gm(al davis)is.
if we make the playoffs MR stay off the blog during playoff time? Agreed?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
So, Bauce, I’ll try a third time.
You do admit Cincinnati is considering Gradkowski as a starter.
What team, other than the Raiders, would start Gradkowski?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
As far as this whole “True FB” thing, Hue Jackson strikes me as a guy who likes to be creative and be seen as a creative guy. Someone who wants to create mismatches, and finds way for big plays. He is not one for Woody Hayes, 3 yards and a cloud of dust, football.
So how many plays would a one-trick pony like a “true FB” see in a Hue Jackson offense?
ZERO, that’s how many.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
How is it “negative” to ask which team would start Jason Campbell? Are you saying that’s negative because you believe the answer is nobody?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Lol when Soup does cool you will still hear haters in here…..mainly MR
July 26th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
Raiders are negotiating with Ravens OT Jared Gaither. Oakland Raiders!!!!!
YEAH…..BUDDY!!!
July 26th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
RAIDER Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
What did I say?
Jets 56, Raiders 0?
Make it Jets 70, Raiders 0.
00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
This comment above has been copied and pasted to a notepad to be brought back from the archives at a later date for proof fact the Jets will NOT beat the Raiders.
Raiders 45
Jets (garbage time) 10
July 26th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Nope they arent MR…just a scrapheap qb to be a lame duck qb…..thats not a starter lol
July 26th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
agreed MR?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
JC easily can start in Seattle,AZ, Buffalo and Miami….just to name a few lol
July 26th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
So, Brien, Cincinnati isn’t considering starting Gradkowski at all? If they start him, and he wins week one, that’s two predictions you’re wrong on, isn’t it? That’s no way to start the season. Maybe your mouth should still be locked out.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Understand MR WANTS US TO LOSE….THE 49ER IN HIM IS AFRAID to see 2011 season…..thats why he said he wanted the lockout to continue……he is not a raider
July 26th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
JFB,
Yep I still have the Jersey. I think I’m going to give it to one of the homeless guys under the I-10.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:55 pm
Lol i cant be locked out….you on the other hand have been lying on this blog for years
July 26th, 2011 at 8:55 pm
So does Bruce get a pay-raise this offseason?
I think that might be the undoing of Mistic1 if so.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:55 pm
Raider Nation, please join me in welcoming Ben Lamaak to our humble abode. If anyone thought Big Al was sleeping today and would throw airballs at UDFA’s, you were wrong. With three months to evaluate the roster after the draft, the Oakland Raider went out and got the right players at the right positions. (According to KFFL, the Raiders even went hard after Pat Devlin)
Big Ben Lamaak began 2010 on the Outland Trophy Watch List and has played three Offensive Line positions in his four year career at Iowa State.
Lamaak missed the Combine, but showed well at Iowa State’s Pro Day. Perhaps he flew “Under the Raider”…?
At six-feet four and three-hundred-five pounds he represents a very versatile player who will go all out on every play and put the team first. That sounds like a few Oakland Raider players I have met and others that I have followed throughout the years.
I know that the title says, “Unofficially”, but he has been on a plane, is in Napa and has called himself a Raider on Twitter. I think it’s not quite a referee’s whistle, but it is pretty dang official.
If you haven’t hit him up on Twitter yet, HAVE FUN!!! http://twitter.com/#!/bmaak63
July 26th, 2011 at 8:55 pm
504….id keep it just in case u run out of toilet paper
July 26th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
Scary that Bruce is like my quarterbacks to have a little more hair on the head. Legoing to have to start because after one or two bone crushing hits, hes down for the count. Come on man, get real and get off the man crush.
Raiders are goin all the way to Indy. Mark it on your calendar.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
Yep I still have the Jersey. I think I’m going to give it to one of the homeless guys under the I-10.
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That’s no way to treat the less fortunate!!!
July 26th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
Brien, who starts Campbell other than the Raiders?
July 26th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
Haha Al wanted Devlin…..told yall people this but no one would listen
July 26th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
JC could start for every team in the AFC or NFC West except San Diego or St. Louis.
July 26th, 2011 at 8:58 pm
MR…..CARDS,SEAHAWKS,VIKINGS,BILLS,DOLPHINS AND PANTHERS……NEXT
July 26th, 2011 at 9:00 pm
JC will be back with a vengence folks. Look out hes new and improved, badder than before, he has Bone Crunching Balls and try and stop him.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:00 pm
I didn’t ask anyone who they believed Campbell “could” start for. I asked who WOULD start him. You see, if Tom Brady was available, I could name, say, 31 teams that would start him. I could name them all, individually, for certain. So I’m asking anyone to name just ONE team that would sign Campbell and start him if he were available.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:00 pm
MR i got an answer to every question….i dont back down like u have so many times on here
July 26th, 2011 at 9:00 pm
MR…..i already named them
July 26th, 2011 at 9:01 pm
Why did it take you so long, Bauce?
So, you honestly think those teams would start Campbell? They’d put him at the top of their depth chart, right now?
July 26th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
lol, yes, you do have an answer to every question, Bauce. It’s just a little funny that it took you so long to answer who would start Campbell. Did you have to think about it? Didn’t take me long to think of a team that would start Gradkowski. Cincinnati. I said it right off the bat.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Gradkowski will win as many games in Cincy this year, as Carson Palmer did last year.
Print that!!
July 26th, 2011 at 9:04 pm
Come on phagget lets hear ur lies
July 26th, 2011 at 9:05 pm
Dummy scroll up….i named 6our teams even before i got to more dummy
July 26th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
which team would start Jason Campbell?
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Easy: SEA, SF, MIA, ARI, TEN, MIN, WAS, CAR.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Haha u named a team in vchaos that already has a qb for the future….u make it seem like bengals are saying grad u can win afc north lol
July 26th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
Bauce, come on. Don’t start getting moody. Nothing wrong with intelligent debate. I’m just trying to get a realistic prognosis on Jason Campbell, outside of his “bone crunching balls”. Maybe that’s your thing, but I’m not interested. I just want to know if the man can play football. I have another question for you, Bauce. Who else was trying to get Campbell when the Raiders acquired him?
July 26th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
He goes balls to the wall cause he got
Bone Crunching Balls
Buffalo Balls dont compare to what he got
Bone Crunching Balls
Balls o’ Steel, Great Big Balls, Balls to the Walls- He got Bone Crunching Balls
Meat balls, lamb balls, hog balls and beans
they got nothin on him because—–
He got Bone Crunching Balls
Dingo balls dont compare the aint got no hair
They are Bone Crunching Balls
July 26th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
Since the beginning of 2008, Carson Palmer has 41 TD’s and 47 turnovers.
I would think any WR playing for that, would be happy with ANYBODY ELSE, be it Dalton, Gradkowski or anybody else.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Come on phagget….tell us about Trashkowski leading the bengals to the playoffs
July 26th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
BigTed707 Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
which team would start Jason Campbell?
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Easy: SEA, SF, MIA, ARI, TEN, MIN, WAS, CAR.
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AND OAKLAND BigTed, Oakland Baby! and you know the Skins would have him back in a heartbeat, yeah they would.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Alright, Bauce, you’re getting all moody and emotional over this now, so I’ll let you stew over it. I’ll check back later to see if you ever answered my question. Who was fighting for Campbell when the Raiders got him?
See you guys later.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:10 pm
Lol Vegas….trashkowski always has has more TOs than TDs lol….next
July 26th, 2011 at 9:11 pm
Not to mention the Bengals sat in horror as Gradkowski outplayed Carson Palmer on the same field less than 2 years ago.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Dummy a few teams were inquiring about JC…..as usual MR ur lying u lil phagget
July 26th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
….u make it seem like bengals are saying grad u can win afc north lol
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Have the Bengals EVER won the AFC North?
I think they have won the divison 3 times in 50 years, lol.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:16 pm
Yeah MR RUN U LIL PHAGGET….The Bauce is smarter than you,more creative, runs them bzies like u wish u could, and i’ll beat the living fk outta ya. I got u aced at every turn and entire blog knowws it. The same bloggers u said 9 out of 10 were idiots. I take high offeense to that. u would never say .000000001 pct of the bs u say in here to any of us
July 26th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Who was fighting for Campbell when they got him? Was he a free agent testing the waters? not sure? Duh. He was traded. Players rarely know when they are being traded til they are traded.
You question to the Bauce DOES NOT HOLD WATER.
Campbell was not a FA so how could other teams go after him. Al is a wheeler/dealer and saw Campbell was questioning his role and Al swooped on him like an eagle.
Your question is a trick question because it cannot be answered correctly.
Now go stand in line for some Soup.
Bauce, you gonna owe me a beer for that one. Thank you.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Not a trick question at all…i can answer anything with ease….i always douse that lil btch….but even better Beers on me BONE
July 26th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Keep up the good work.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Vegas….afc north is 10 seasons old now lol….but still u think grad going there to be some star qb? hell naw
July 26th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
The Raiders have begun negotiations with free agent OT Jared Gaither, according to NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora.
The Raiders would have the tallest bookends in the league if they ended up pairing 6′9″ Gaither with 6′9″ second-year tackle Jered Veldheer. Coach Hue Jackson is making an effort to change the culture in Oakland. Gaither comes with attitude question marks, though, after a falling out with the Ravens coaching staff!
July 26th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Im out…Raider on…Bauce Outro
July 26th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Gaither? Well blog is gonna run wild tomorrow lol
July 26th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
Gaither and Carlisle on the roster means zippo playing time for Beast Campbell.
Henderson, Barnes and Langston = toast
July 26th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
LOL, JFB.
Cincy saved you from Mistic.
It was looking pretty bleak there with Seattle going with Jackson, and Minny on the verge of getting McNabb.
Orton on Kolb will end up in Az, so without Cincy swooping in, you’da been up da creek with your prediction.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:34 pm
Cromartie is actually a better play maker than Aso. I would welcome his signing and we come cheaper. Aso is so over-rated it is absurd…He will exposed on a good team that plays in meaningful games.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:35 pm
Just wanna drop in and say hi to ya’all. I live here in Titan Town but never been e Titan fan, and that goes all the way back to the Oilers. Always like Bum bet nevet got over them chokin to the Bills like they did. Dropped them like a dirty whore. So since then I been a Raider fan. I like you cammander in chief Al Davis. Man has done more for football than anyone I know.
Well ya’all keep up the good work in Oaktown and good luck this season. Go get another Lombardi for Mr. Davis, I know he’d like that.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:36 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 26th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
Gaither and Carlisle on the roster means zippo playing time for Beast Campbell.
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Really????
We’ll see about that.
More like no playing time for Barksdale anytime soon.
Will Gaither play LT and move Veldheer to RT?
VERY interesting move here.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:40 pm
Mr. Asomugha is the best cornerback in the NFL.
Mr. Willie Brown had the same issue not other qbs would throw his way (rarely and we all know what he did to Fran Tarkenton in the Super Bowl when he tried) is why he does not have the TDs.
Jets would much rather have Nnamdi than Cromartie any day.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:44 pm
The best way for Jackson to have success as a coach is to be his own man. When Al comes a callin, get out of the way and don’t be found. DO YOUR OWN THING, but have success.
Find a mini-me Tom Cable pimp hand man to take care of your snitches.
Mr Jackson = Mr Raider
Al Davis = Al Davis
Mr Raider = Al Davis
When worlds collide Hue, dont let Als’ world spoil your desire to make the Raiders great.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Raiders sign Gaither simply means Barksdale, Loper, & Campbell compete for the LG-RG spots.
I think it is fair to say the only positon locked up is Mr. Wisniewski at center
July 26th, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Well so much for the master plan of avoiding the costly signings of big-name, low-production players, lol.
How on earth can we be negotiating with Gaither and we are 15 million over the cap? Who have we cut to get under?
Hmmmm …
July 26th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
meant ints- remembering Willie running down the sideline for the 76 yd int for a TD – cause and effect
July 26th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
name says it all!
July 26th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Raiders will not over pay for Gaither, they will cut Carslie, restrucure a couple players
I think Bennett & Eugene will get cut anyway even though they signed before the lockout.
with the Raiders drafting 2 TEs, I think that was the writing on the wall for Zach to be free to leave.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:50 pm
Veldeer is LT and Wiz will start at center after that…hopefully Gaither or Ryan Harris acquired to man RT. G would be loper and hopefully Campbell
July 26th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
That O line and a benched DHB and a healthy Schillens and we will be competitive.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:55 pm
If campbell gets coached up and we sign Gaither than the OL could be big and athletic. Campbell is the wildcard after we sign a veteran OL.
July 26th, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Cornfucious just drop in to say hi to all and say so very very very happy locksown over. So glad greedy lawyers quit shafting owners up rear end. Owner must like that to end now, but probably real sore. Very Sore.
Cornfucious
very happy for Al davis cause he come out smellin like a rose. Players like him.
Cornfucious leave now and never return, just wanted to say hi and so happy locksown over. Now we have football.
Let roll Raiders
So happy locksown over.
So happy locksown over.
:madZ: 
July 26th, 2011 at 10:05 pm
Spend Aso’s money on the OL. Make Bruce Campbell a fullback or a tight end.
July 26th, 2011 at 10:05 pm
If Al Davis loses Nnamdi Asomugha and the secondary this year looks like garbage, it will be further proof Al is not a GM anymore. Everybody will try and keep Al propped up, but the team as always lets him down.
July 26th, 2011 at 10:08 pm
LT – Gaither
LG – Barksdale
C – Wiz
RG – Campbell
RT – Veldheer
July 26th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
all those UDFA signings are bullcr@p…not a player among them
July 26th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
and…believe it or not, we are in cap trouble. We can’t sign our own players, let alone Free Agents.
July 26th, 2011 at 10:19 pm
we will pay more for a Free Agent TE than we wanted to pay Zach Miller…and he won’t be as good…..PRINT THAT.
July 26th, 2011 at 10:20 pm
Namndi is a great talent, no doubt. But every year he tweeks his itty bitty ankle or whatever and misses a game or more. Thats as frustrating as watching Dudley drop all those catches. How many winning seasons have we had with him?
July 26th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
at least we won’t be paying 20 million to a CB who doesn’t particapate in 80% of the plays.
July 26th, 2011 at 10:22 pm
Al davis needs to sell part of the team and move to Industry.
July 26th, 2011 at 10:22 pm
Barksdale will not start or we are in deep bandini. Loper or satele will man it until Barksdale is ready. Two rookie starters and campbell with DHB as no 1 receiver..Yikes
July 26th, 2011 at 10:24 pm
we need to get financially healthy before the rest of the teams do…then strike!…that’s the Raider way.
July 26th, 2011 at 10:29 pm
we’re not winning the Super Bowl this year…so we should be doing things that help or improve our chances for winning it NEXT year…get financially healthy, develop a nucleus, develop them for the future.
July 26th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
there is a 10 year CBA, learn it and exploit it for the next 10 years.
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