Rookie WR Moore signs, Revis pumps up Asomugha
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 at 8:12 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The publicist for Raiders rookie wide receiver Denarius Moore confirmed that he signed a four-year, $2.2 million contract Wednesday.
Moore joins running back Taiwan Jones as the only Raiders draftees who have signed and are expected to practice Thursday afternoon.
Raiders coach Hue Jackson said that the other draftees are close to signing deals, and they all “could” be at practice Thursday. The fact the practice doesn’t begin until 3:30 p.m. gives the players ample time to sign their deals, take their physicals and hit the field without missing a beat.
Moore was selected in the fifth round out of Tennessee. He is expected to compete for a backup spot in a crowded field of receivers that includes returners Chaz Schilens, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Louis Murphy, Jacoby Ford and Nick Miller.
In other news, Jets all-world cornerback Darrelle Revis is fanning the flames in the red-hot stories about Raiders three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha joining the Jets.
“He’s the best cornerback in the league,” Revis told Jets reporters Wednesday. “Me and him as a tandem would be unbelievable. It would be awesome. I would love to have him as a teammate.”
Revis said he spoke with Asomugha recently, but the conversation didn’t take on a recruiting slant. When asked if he preferred Asomugha or Antonio Cromartie, Revis said: ”(Cromartie) has been a part of this team and this defense, but the talk going on right now, the focus is Nnamdi Asomugha.”
If Asomugha signs with the Jets, the Raiders would face him in their regular season home opener Sept.25.
Raiders tight end Zach Miller’s name hasn’t surfaced with any of the league’s 31 other teams just yet. The longer it stays that way, the better chance the Raiders have of re-signing him to a long-term contract.
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July 27th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
dont care that im first… more important things going on with the Raiders
July 27th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
“The publicist for Raiders rookie wide receiver Denarius Moore confirmed that he signed a four-year, $22 million contract Wednesday.”
ha ha Steve very funny. 5th rounder for $22 million too funny.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
22 million??? fifth round draft pick???? crabtree should hold out again!!
July 27th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
My man.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
say it isnt so….
July 27th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
This team just keeps getting faster!
July 27th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/27/max-starks-released-by-steelers/
Look into this Al
July 27th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Revis “pumps up” Asomugha? Sounds like Nnamdi’s having fun over there.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Corrected to $2.2 million….that is more like it.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
When the Raiders play the Jets Al will have Campbell pick on Asomugha, and Asomugha will end the day with 10 picks.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Thank goodness!!!!
July 27th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
MR wierd how you say Aso will have ten picks against Raiders, but you never predicted that when he was a Raider…
July 27th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
No, it’s not weird, actually. In Oakland, opposing QBs had another option to throw to, pretty much all the time. So nobody ever threw to Nnamdi. Against NYJ, it’s Nnamdi or Revis. And of course part of the pun here is that Al would intentionally have Campbell pick on Nnamdi to show him up…you know, even though Hue’s in charge… (wink wink)
July 27th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
When we play the Jets we will run the ball and use all 4 of our RBs to their max. Our WRs will have no catches, but DMac will have 8 for 80 and 1 TD, Bush will have 5 for 42, Taiwan will have 5 for 40 and 1 TD and Reece will have 4 for 30 and 1 TD.
Campbell will be 22 for 35 for 3 TDs all passes to RBs on screens and play actions.
I’m not saying whether we will win or loose, but this should be the gameplan. Run run run, then PA screen! This will off-set the blitzes hopefully.
This is with Nnamdi going Green of course.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Did you just wink at me??? that has to be your admission that you are a 49er fan…. problem solved…. ha ha ha ha ha
July 27th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
I think Moore and Jones could be two mega-steals from this draft who are big factors on this team for years to come.
In other news …
Vin-cent Young
Clap clap clap-clap-clap.
Vin-cent Young
Clap clap clap-clap-clap.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Sorry folks, but I just can’t see us going anywhere with the likes of JaJason and Boller back there. If we had re-signed Grads at least I would have the hope of him stepping in to save the day. As it stands now our QB situation is about on par with the McCown-Culpepper era.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
When we play the Jets we’ll run the ball? Ha ha ha ha!!!!!!!!!!! Not if Al has a say.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
I’m a realist myself and I don’t see JC becoming the QB that takes us to the SB either, but I am willing to give him a chance to prove me wrong. What does worry me is that once he gets hurt, or shows that he sucks, there’s no one to turn to. So I agree with you on that CinNY.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Grads gone. QB roster worse.
Nnamdi pretty much gone. CB’s far worse.
Head coach gone. All theories aside, with Tom Cable as head coach, Hue Jackson as OC, the Raiders improve by 3 games, produce 1st *non* losing season since 2003. That is a fact, no matter how you cut it.
On paper, we’re already worse.
Most teams try to capitalize on their best season in nearly a decade, not hack away at its foundation.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Regardless of Al, that should be the game plan if Nnamdi is playing for them. Of course we have all been shown different before. What makes sense to most isn’t always what matters to one.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
we need to look at leonard davis and move bruce campbell to tackle.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Last year wasn’t that chance for Campbell to prove you wrong? Look at Gannon. Comes right in and has a pro bowl year, his first ever. When a good player has something to prove, they prove it. Campbell should have set the league on fire last year. Instead, he was spotty. He proved last year he’s the same QB he was in Washington. Average.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
If Nnamdi’s on the Jets, Al’s not running the ball, EM. You know that. It’s not his style to run away from a former employee who left on less than good terms. Or, should I say, …Hue’s not running the ball (wink wink).
July 27th, 2011 at 8:48 pm
asomugha would not leave now while we are turning the corner it would not make sense.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
RAIDEER RMR ect ect. Whatever the name the song remains the same
July 27th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Paul Gutierrez
CSNCalifornia.com
NAPA — Looking to get a sense of what it was like on the Raiders’ first day of training camp in the same week the four-plus month lockout ended?
Look no further than Rock Cartwright’s oh-so-smooth shades.
[GUTIERREZ: Raiders arrive in Napa -- who's in camp Wednesday]
If you had Cartwright in your office pool as the first Raider to get off the team bus from Alameda to Napa on Wednesday, you, um, win.
A year after Richard Seymour stirred good vibrations throughout Silver and Blackdom by being the first off the bus to kick off training camp, Cartwright assumed the reins with a strut and a smile.
“Actually, it was real quiet on the bus,” Cartwright said. “First, we got on (Louis) Murphy. And Jacoby (Ford) was talking a lot. But after that, it was quiet. It was a quiet ride up here. Pretty relaxed.”
The day was actually filled with physicals and unconfirmed reports of players signing, from long-snapper Jon Condo, who was seen at the training camp facility, and defensive end Jarvis Moss, who was not, to rookies Taiwan Jones, Denarius Moore, DeMarcus Van Dyke and David Ausberry actually putting pen to paper, to 14 undrafted rookie free agents.
In fact, first-year head coach Hue Jackson insinuated that not only would every Raiders player under contract be in camp by Thursday’s first practice at 3:30 p.m., meaning no hold-outs, he said he held out hope that every drafted player would be in camp by the end of the night.
“We’re very, very close to getting all of them signed,” Jackson said of the drafted rookies. “I’m very excited that our organization has done such a tremendous job of getting those players in.”
Oh yeah, and Robert Gallery and Bruce Gradkowski are headed to Seattle and Cincinnati, respectively.
As such, four of the Raiders’ 17 unrestricted free agents are accounted for.
And still no word on Nnamdi Asomugha (though the 49ers, New York Jets and Houston Texans are all reportedly leading the chase), Zach Miller or Michael Bush.
These things take time, especially with the Raiders some $10-million over the $120-million cap, though it has also been reported to be a “soft” cap, with some $3 million in wiggle room.
One way they could potentially get there is to restructure some deals, such as Stanford Routt’s three-year, $31.5-million contract. Or wipe Kamerion Wimbley’s franchise tender $11.3 million off the books by inking him to a long-term, back-ended deal.
“We’re in talks right now,” Wimbley said. “Hopefully we can get something done before we start. I just spoke with owner Al Davis and spoke with my agent. We’re trying to get something done right now.”
As far as Cooper Carlisle, due to make $2.5 million this season and, as such, a prime candidate to be a salary cap casualty, is concerned, he’s still the right guard. And he’s O.K. with switching from a zone-blocking scheme to a power scheme under new offensive line coach Bob Wylie.
“Even when you do run a zone scheme, you do run some power and vice-versa,” Carlisle said. “Obviously, one will be more predominant, and I’m comfortable with it.”
Carlisle’s purported heir apparent at right guard, though, said he prefers playing tackle.
“It’s still wide open,” said Bruce Campbell. “I really don’t know for sure yet. I’m looking to find out today or even tomorrow so I can have a mindset to see what to study, whether to study guard or tackle. It’s still wide open.”
The receiving corps would seem to be a strength, especially with Chaz Schilens healthy and pain free. And yet, rumors continue to swirl about the Raiders’ purported fascination with the likes of Steve Smith, Plaxico Burress, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco.
“I mean, it wouldn’t hurt to have him,” said Murphy. “It wouldn’t hurt to have Ochocinco or any of those veteran guys. T.O., it doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t matter.
“But I think with the guys that we do have here, I feel like we’ll be fine. I feel like we’ll all be able to produce and make plays.”
I asked Murphy if his offseason brush with the law, his Viagra-connected arrest, was settled.
“Oh yeah, everything’s been dropped, all charges have been dropped,” he said. “It’s a weight off my shoulders. You know how it is sometimes, a little nit-picky, but everything’s fine.”
As is Darren McFadden’s health. The running back with the breakout 1,157 rushing yard-season last year looks bigger and stronger. He again worked out this offseason with Olympian runner Michael Johnson at his complex in Dallas.
“I have big goals set for this year,” McFadden said.
And he was off.
A few minutes later, new cornerbacks coach and Hall of Famer Rod Woodson walked by. He had not spoken to the media since being hired in February.
Like the players he is charged with coaching, Woodson is entering new territory as well.
“I’m a man of faith,” he said. “God had me coaching the last several years girls basketball, and if you’ve ever been around girls, especially 13 or 14 of them, and they’re all teenagers, you learn patience.”
Woodson laughed.
“You learn patience and you learn that everybody learns at a different rate,” he added. “That’s just the way it is.”
And that’s the way it was on reporting day for the Raiders.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
Gannon had Gruden, Brown and Rice. Not to mention Wheatley and Garner. And how about Crocket? not to mention an Oline.
JC is def not Gannon at the same spot in time, but neither has he the talent around him. I would say the RBs and FB positions might be close, but the WR positions leave much to be desired.
All that said, as a fan and as someone who wants to see the Raiders win again, I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. But not for longer than the first 4 games.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
EM, I’m confused. Are you suggesting that Gruden’s better than Hue Jackson?
July 27th, 2011 at 8:58 pm
Got tix and airfare to Denver as a birthday present from my wife. We are in plaza/end zone. We went last year (first time ever to Denver) and it was special.
Before that, I’d only been to Raider games in Oakland and one in San Diego.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
we shoild bring thomas howard back and leave the safety from s.f. along he is average at best.
July 27th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
That is not what I said and you know it.
Gruden was the bright young coach who turned this team around with the help of the players he had. Different players, and who knows.
Gruden was good HC. Jackson?….yet to be seen, however, he is showing all the good signs.
If I had to make a guess right now about Hue, I would say he will make a good HC too.
July 27th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
Marcel Reece, Healthy Chaz, Jacoby
If we were on the 2yard line thats when I would wish we still had our best reciever on the team last year Khalif Barnes
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Barnes, heh! Nice one Purp.
So far, I would want to see
-Healthy Chaz,
-Jacoby Ford “Motors” (good nickname, right? Spread it.)
-Murph
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Raider J Says:
July 27th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
hypothetical yet possible scenario:
Week 17 – SD @ OAK
Winner goes to playoffs. Loser goes home.
Raiders need to get 10 yds on one play to win.
Z. Miller & DMc are double covered.
What 3 WRs do you want to see on the field?
Which WR do you want the ball to go to?
July 27th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
Tx i was at the game in denver last year also…. I was harrassed by a security guard for the first quarter, he kept threatening to kick us out for cheering. he gave no other reason. but we shut him up in the second quarter and got him to tuck his tail in front of his constituents for the rest of the game… it was the shnakes
July 27th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
EM, you mention Gruden right alongside those players. That tells me you must think that Gruden is at least as valuable to Gannon’s development as they were.
July 27th, 2011 at 9:10 pm
MR you giving the credit to Gruden, who no doubt deserves it, decredits Gannon…
July 27th, 2011 at 9:10 pm
Discredits
July 27th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
DMc lead the league in 20+ yd rushes last year then he worked out with Michael Johnson in the offseason, NICE!
Look out for more DMc break away runs!
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EMR,
Don’t bite the bait.
July 27th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
bauce_2010@yahoo…..for any of yall that think u want it….i aint fkin around no more…….this my last issued challenge
July 27th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
So how are WRs going to shake out? This draft pick get 2.2 mil, Chaz is back (for however long), Murphy might have been the best all-round WR last year, DHB must be on scholarship, and Ford was electric and arguably the biggest threat on offense.
July 27th, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Raider….you’re happy with 8-8 ? I’m like Al Davis…if coach cable wasn’t having sex with hookers during road games might have been 11-5 …Raiders underachived last year. ” no matter which way you hack it”
July 27th, 2011 at 9:30 pm
The new kid is going practice squad spa.Jonathan Holland..ECT..2.2 over for years is great deal for the raiders…starters are Murphy dhb and Ford .glass shillens has to earn his spot back.
July 27th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
I don’t think anyone here would disagree with that. Gruden was as valuable to Gannon’s development AS A RAIDER as were the players he played with. But this whole conversation has gotten off topic. Which was JC.
To summarize, JC has 4 games to show me he can take this team somewhere. He doesn’t have to be Payton or Drew, or even Tom, but at least be a good Carson. When good, not now.
Speaking of Carson, how about bringing him in as a back up?… Just a thought, not an idea I fully endorse. He might not be at his best now, but wouldn’t you say he’d be better than what’s there now?
I don’t think he’d want to be a back up however. That, and he would probably ask for too much. Besides I think he is still under contract…
July 27th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Damn Droid spell check.
July 27th, 2011 at 9:35 pm
When I saw JC struggle last year it seemed like the O line wasn’t holding up and the receivers weren’t getting any separation. Bruce seemed better equipped with his feet to deal with those problems.JC should do way better this year.IMO
July 27th, 2011 at 9:36 pm
When we play the Jets, I would run power sweeps at Aso. He doesn’t like to tackle.
July 27th, 2011 at 9:41 pm
Kirk, and send Bush his way. McFadden can run over someone too, but Bush is the bruiser. Do it a couple times, and then do a playaction toss to his side with Bush and then pass it to McFadden with DHB doing what he does best….decoy, decoy Revis out the way!
July 27th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Denarius Moore 18 TD’s in 4 years at Tennessee. 6-0 194lbs.
Question Marks abound?????????????????????????????????????
July 27th, 2011 at 9:50 pm
# RAIDER Says:
July 27th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Last year wasn’t that chance for Campbell to prove you wrong? Look at Gannon. Comes right in and has a pro bowl year, his first ever.
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This is by far the dumbest post I’ve seen since the lockout was lifted.
Gannon came to the Raiders with two Pro Bowlers on the Offensive line and ended up playing with 3 Pro Bowlers on the offensive line during his span with the Raiders.
Let me spell them out for you…Lincoln Kennedy, Steve Wisniewski, and Barrett Robbins.
Give the current Raiders that kind of O-line and then judge your QB before comparing him to Rich Gannon.
What a pathetic, reaching for straws, post.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
Do you guys undertsand that Carson Palmer is under contract?? I keep reading that we should try to get Palmer and it cracks me up. He’s under contract to a nutcase who wont trade him…………Get it?
You guys training camp hasn’t even started neither has FA finished no one really knows who will be playing where for at least another 4 weeks. To draw all these conclusions about what we have where is still yet to be seen. Let the process play itself out.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
RAIDER Says:
July 27th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
EM, I’m confused.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
As far as JC is concerned Hue Jackson saw the same things I saw a very talented QB who made some impressive plays and has a very bright future. That is why he is the unquestion leader and QB of this team.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:19 pm
Raiders will have some great competition at Tackle;
as it stands right now we have Mr. Vehldeer, Mr. Campbell, & Mr. Barksdale should we add Mr. Gaither then we know we will be deep at both bookends; all under 25 years, which means barring injuries will get better every year.
at Center we Mr. Wisniewski with Mr. Vehldeer as his backup unless we sign or train some else
at guard we have Mr. Carisle & Mr. Loper with Mr. Parsons as a backup; could be one of the tackles or Mr. Lamaak at one of these guard positions- would like to see the Raiders sign Leonard Davis after signing Gaither.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Raiders should not sign any of the remaining FA WRs.
We should wait to see who gets cut, more to choose from > contracts will not be as expensive.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:22 pm
damn dmc is up to 220 now? aw sh!t he aint playin! lets get gaither lutui and cromart. bush miller and wimbley coming back for sure. dont know about the edwards hype but i believe he only dropped like a couple passes last year. id like to see our youngsters develope. no word on interest for huff. maybe he isnt as coveted as some might have thought. the same could be said for miller. still dont know about the goldson hype but he is a hitter. guess thats the build a bully theme hue wants.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:23 pm
54.RaiderRetribution Says:
July 27th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Raiders should not sign any of the remaining FA WRs.
We should wait to see who gets cut, more to choose from > contracts will not be as expensive.
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good points. get guys at a good price for depth which is just as important as getting a star.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:24 pm
one trade I would like to see is Mr. Bush for Reggie Wayne.
I’ve been a big Michael fan ever since we stole him at the beginning of the 2nd day;
part of me does hope that some teams offers him a contract and the Raiders get another 1st round pick next season.
Michael Bush should be starting!
July 27th, 2011 at 10:25 pm
dont sleep on sterling moore. he may have a good chance of makinng an impression out of our udfa’s. good size for a cb and has ball skills. yall should check him out.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:26 pm
Why Leonard Davis? the guy was a seive last year he was one of the reasons they gave up so many sacks. I would’ve much preferred to keep Gallery, Davis can’t play anymore.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
something tells me Zach will end up in AZ.
after the Cardinals make the trade for Kolb they will need a second option after Larry Fitzgerald, especially now that Breaston is in KC.
They do not have any really good TEs. Zach would be a major upgrade. He was born in Tempe AZ and went to college there.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
reggie bush just trsded to dolphins
July 27th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
I wouldn’t trade Bush for two Reggie Waynes, Reggie’s got maybe 2-3 years left if that. You can get Reggie for a 4th rnd pick right now. He’s near the end and Chad would be just as good for free.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:31 pm
I’ll trust your assessment priest I always thought he was one of their better lineman.
I would much rather have Dahl anyway, I’m just not sure we can afford him.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:32 pm
Wait I thought Chad was a FA I think he has one year left I’d give a 6th for Chad no more.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:32 pm
I have NEVER had a wish and want list for this team because Al will do what Al does.
Doesn’t make any sense to. Its frustrating too.
Now I will say there are times when Al does make a move and it is a pleasing move, like obtaining Richard Seymour for a first round pick. Seymour was the best out there, and no, Al did not sacrafice a first round pick. He saved one.
There have been others too, and there have been disappointments and busts.
Al has done well with the draft quite a bit, and he has come unglued on others, like an old mand sittin on a park bench feedin pigeons, you have to wonder at what the hell could he be thinking. WHAT IS HE THINKING…………
What gives with DHB makin so much money? Let him be great then pay him well.
But of all the useless wishes and wants and what you can do with them, not keeping Nnamdi is not good. PERIOD.
If Al does not find a way to keep him, I would liken that to what not keeping Gruden did to Al, maybe not on quite as big a stage, but the bite Nnamdi could take out of Als’ nasty old rear could hurt.
Could be late in the season when the Raiders have to win. Could be in the playoffs. I just would hate to see that. Look how long it hasw taken Al to recover from that SuperBowl ass-grinding humiliation
8 years ago. You KNEW that was going to happen the day he let Gruden walk. I have that same gut wrenching feeling about Nnamdi.
All the wishes and wants and hopes are as useless as rotten apples, but if Al and his crusty old ways could find a way to keep Nnamdi Asomugha, I’d think the old coot still had some marbles rattlin around in that head of his.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:33 pm
52. Gannon had Tim Brown too…
July 27th, 2011 at 10:33 pm
then let’s trade our 4th for Reggie right now.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:33 pm
Would love to see the Raiders pick up…
1. LT Jermon Bushrod – Unheralded former fourth-round pick has turned himself into an above average left tackle in a pass-oriented offense. What else needs to be said?
2. G Davin Joseph – Hasn’t quite achieved everything expected of him, but he has been a solid player and he’s still young. On the offensive line, that’s enough.
3. C Chris Spencer – Pretty good player, overall, but hasn’t lived up to the expectation that went with being a first-round pick.
These guys would be awesome additions. Yet it is very unlikely with Al having the team somewhere between 7-10 million over the cap with Bush, Miller, and possibly Cromartie still unsigned.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:33 pm
No supplemental draft and even if no Pryor?! Awww!!!
July 27th, 2011 at 10:34 pm
Chad just might be a FA tomorrow morning as many others will be
July 27th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
If he keeps asking for more money and more c touches we may be able to Reggie Wayne was being phased out some last year I expect it to continue this year they’re trying to go young.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
Vince Young. Vince Young. Vince Young.
We need a QB. With Vince Young I believe we’re playoff bound. With JaJason, we’re 6-10 bound.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:41 pm
when Haynesworth gets cut
Raiders should be interested, but at what price.
Al & Wauffle are a 4-3 defensive fronts
July 27th, 2011 at 10:42 pm
Man I would love to get Tom Brady and Aaron Rogers and get Randy Moss back. We need those guys. Paxico still has some good years left, I’ll bet he’s healthy as can be, lets get him to. I know its a long shot, but Maybe Davis can try a get Michael Vick.
Wouldn’t that be awesome.
Anybody know if JaMarcus Russell is going to Detroit?
July 27th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
we might have to offer up Murphy though for Reggie, DHB’s contract would not be enticing I think plus with Reggie W. that just might be what these young WRs need.
Our WRs have never had a veteran WR to learn from.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
Maybe we can get Terrell Suggs.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
Maybe Davis can trade DHB to Green Bay and get Greg Jennings and Jordy Nelson.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
Davis could give up a 2012 first rounder for Jarod Mayo. Sweet. Do all his drafting NOW.
July 27th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
DHB has no trade value
July 27th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Now this just makes me want to effin puke all over the effin floor.
If JanoBust makes that effin FG in Arizona, not only do we win that game and probably get into the playoffs, but that pillsbury doughboy would have been #1 in league scoring last year.
Go effin figure.
But hey, things are looking mighty darn sweet in Raider land this year, inspite of all the nay sayers.
July 27th, 2011 at 11:03 pm
89052RAIDER Says:
July 27th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
DHB has no trade value
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Man thats gotta burn the old poop shoot.
July 27th, 2011 at 11:11 pm
I’M BACK! I was on my own lockout waiting for that loser TheRealMaddenRaider to hang himself in his mommas basement. That guy is a real idiot
July 27th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
I’ll say this right now ans with great certainty. If you don’t like Hue Jackson as HC of the Oakland Raiders you don’t like the Raiders because I have never heard someone so focused and single minded in my LIFE. I saw the beginning and the ending of Jon Gruden who was ultra-dynamic just full of juice. But this Hue Jackson is a cut above and that is no knock on Gruden by any means. Hue is just very very unigue he’s similar to Rex Ryan but from an offensive standpoint. You can tell this guy has been planning and working for this opportunity his whole life and he’s pouring his whole LIFE into it. What energy and enthusiasm and purpose. X’s and O’s are great but this guy is a BORN LEADER it’s starting to make me think if we don’t win a SB I’ll be surprised under this guy.
He’s Madden, Lombardi, Gruden and Walsh rolled into one. He’s damn near pshychotic. When I listen to him talk I believe everything he says and more, guys like him get what they want because they don’t accept anything less……period
These players better get ready they’re going to hate, love, admire, trust and want to kill this guy. But because of him their lives are going to chnage dramatically.
July 27th, 2011 at 11:15 pm
Al Davis has walked a dusty road
while sidekick hererra has carried his load
Not the kind of load that one would think
but the one that comes with the nasty stink
But if you are true and loyal to the Al
He’ll take loving care of you like a pal
So don’t feel ashamed for carryin that load
While we walkin down the super bowl road.
July 27th, 2011 at 11:16 pm
But hey, things are looking mighty darn sweet in Raider land this year, inspite of all the nay sayers.
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In reality, We won’t know anything until Monday Nite, Sept 12.
July 27th, 2011 at 11:19 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
July 27th, 2011 at 9:50 pm
# RAIDER Says:
July 27th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Last year wasn’t that chance for Campbell to prove you wrong? Look at Gannon. Comes right in and has a pro bowl year, his first ever.
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This is by far the dumbest post I’ve seen since the lockout was lifted.
Gannon came to the Raiders with two Pro Bowlers on the Offensive line and ended up playing with 3 Pro Bowlers on the offensive line during his span with the Raiders.
Let me spell them out for you…Lincoln Kennedy, Steve Wisniewski, and Barrett Robbins.
Give the current Raiders that kind of O-line and then judge your QB before comparing him to Rich Gannon.
What a pathetic, reaching for straws, post.
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consider the source bro!!
July 27th, 2011 at 11:20 pm
Let’s hope Hue wins his first game, and the relationship stays healthy. It’s Al’s last chance.
July 27th, 2011 at 11:20 pm
priesttj Says:
July 27th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
I’ll say this right now ans with great certainty. If you don’t like Hue Jackson as HC of the Oakland Raiders you don’t like the Raiders because I have never heard someone so focused and single minded in my LIFE. I saw the beginning and the ending of Jon Gruden who was ultra-dynamic just full of juice. But this Hue Jackson is a cut above and that is no knock on Gruden by any means. Hue is just very very unigue he’s similar to Rex Ryan but from an offensive standpoint. You can tell this guy has been planning and working for this opportunity his whole life and he’s pouring his whole LIFE into it. What energy and enthusiasm and purpose. X’s and O’s are great but this guy is a BORN LEADER it’s starting to make me think if we don’t win a SB I’ll be surprised under this guy.
He’s Madden, Lombardi, Gruden and Walsh rolled into one. He’s damn near pshychotic. When I listen to him talk I believe everything he says and more, guys like him get what they want because they don’t accept anything less……period
These players better get ready they’re going to hate, love, admire, trust and want to kill this guy. But because of him their lives are going to chnage dramatically.
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I like Hue and the Raiders. Thats all I ever talk about and you know it. Al Davis did a great job in aquiring Hue and the old boy still knows how to swing it. I say this is the year Al gets his next Lombardi. You always hear me say that, I told you hundreds of times.
Raider Greatness: Coming in the fall of 2011
July 27th, 2011 at 11:22 pm
Chris in NY, Please buy a clue man with JC we went 8-8 last year so he’s going to get better and make us go 6-10. I know you love the “Little Hero” but take the blinders off man. Anybody with an objective bone in their body knows JC is head and shoulders better than Gradkowski. We had Grads for 2 years and showed him the door, like everyone else he plays for sooner or later there’s the door…
July 27th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
KoolKell Says:
July 27th, 2011 at 11:20 pm
Let’s hope Hue wins his first game, and the relationship stays healthy. It’s Al’s last chance.
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Lets Hope?
I know for a fact. No hope here.
Raiders 45
Boncos 10
That is a no brainer. Raiders pound the living daylights out of these losers. You heard it here first.
Print it!
July 27th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Priesttj Says:
July 27th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
I’ll say this right now ans with great certainty. If you don’t like Hue Jackson as HC of the Oakland Raiders you don’t like the Raiders because I have never heard someone so focused and single minded in my LIFE. I saw the beginning and the ending of Jon Gruden who was ultra-dynamic just full of juice. But this Hue Jackson is a cut above and that is no knock on Gruden by any means. Hue is just very very unigue he’s similar to Rex Ryan but from an offensive standpoint. You can tell this guy has been planning and working for this opportunity his whole life and he’s pouring his whole LIFE into it. What energy and enthusiasm and purpose. X’s and O’s are great but this guy is a BORN LEADER it’s starting to make me think if we don’t win a SB I’ll be surprised under this guy.
He’s Madden, Lombardi, Gruden and Walsh rolled into one. He’s damn near pshychotic. When I listen to him talk I believe everything he says and more, guys like him get what they want because they don’t accept anything less……period
These players better get ready they’re going to hate, love, admire, trust and want to kill this guy. But because of him their lives are going to chnage dramatically.
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I agree TJ 100%. I’m drinking the kool aid from the stands my friend.
Great post!!!
July 27th, 2011 at 11:29 pm
You gotta appreciate where the Raiders are right now.
A slight improvement from last year = 2011 AFC West Champs
So far, on paper at least, Raiders seem faster and deeper with a little more experience.
Lets hope Hue wins enough games to keep his job for the next 4+ yrs so he has time to develop a SB calibur squad.
Sun. Jan 8, 2012
Raiders host AFC Wildcard game
July 27th, 2011 at 11:30 pm
Rumors all over the place: Is JaMarcus packing for Detroit?
July 27th, 2011 at 11:33 pm
Anybody know what kind of cheese it is the cheese heads wear in green bay?
July 27th, 2011 at 11:34 pm
Your saying Captain America was not American? You are a liar who has other issues, so get over it.
July 27th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
Why does a dog lick his balls?
July 27th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
cause he can.
July 27th, 2011 at 11:39 pm
The Early Bird Catches the Worm.
But look what happens to the early worm.
-Alfred E. Newman
July 27th, 2011 at 11:39 pm
All that said, as a fan and as someone who wants to see the Raiders win again, I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. But not for longer than the first 4 games.
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an who would u suggest we turn to after that.
Boller?????
I doubt it bro. It’s JC or were f’cked
July 27th, 2011 at 11:41 pm
Oh Geez, its break time. Gotta go.
July 28th, 2011 at 12:00 am
93. JaMarcus to Detroit?!? How many DTs do they need?
July 28th, 2011 at 12:22 am
There is an article that came up in a Google search related to Jamarcus going to Detroit. IT’S FROM 2010.
July 28th, 2011 at 12:37 am
Russell is just way too talented to not end up somewhere with some coach who thinks he can fix him. If that kid ever gets it together in time he will be tough to sit with that gun.
July 28th, 2011 at 1:20 am
Resign Miller
Sign Gaither
Add a solid vet pos WR
10-6
Add a playmaker to the secondary = 12-4
Add a real starting QB = 16-0
July 28th, 2011 at 1:35 am
I see we re-signed Condo.BSJ must be going nuts right now.
July 28th, 2011 at 3:29 am
Haynesworth to the Patriots?
July 28th, 2011 at 4:44 am
All of a sudden I have a feeling we’re gona see a rejuvenated Haynesworth with the Patriots,,,, like that Moss guy.
July 28th, 2011 at 4:46 am
priesttj Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 12:37 am
Russell is just way too talented to not end up somewhere with some coach who thinks he can fix him. If that kid ever gets it together in time he will be tough to sit with that gun.
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He’s already gotten it together … over 400 lbs. of his own bad self!
July 28th, 2011 at 4:51 am
Haynesworth going anywhere else wouldn’t concern me so much … but consider he is going to the perennial “Evil Genius”, who can get blood out of of a turnip. He made an All-Star out of Randy Moss, who would’ve had a Super Bowl-winning catch, if not for a last-minute defensive meltdown against Eli.
July 28th, 2011 at 5:15 am
He’s Madden, Lombardi, Gruden and Walsh rolled into one.
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Jezus Priest, can we let Hue win a game or two first before we annoint him a combination of four of the greatest coaches in the history of the NFL??
Holy crap man!!!!
July 28th, 2011 at 5:21 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 5:15 am
He’s Madden, Lombardi, Gruden and Walsh rolled into one.
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Jezus Priest, can we let Hue win a game or two first before we annoint him a combination of four of the greatest coaches in the history of the NFL??
Holy crap man!!!!
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I just wonder what predictions will follow after we pound Tebow in Week 1!!
July 28th, 2011 at 5:24 am
This is by far the dumbest post I’ve seen since the lockout was lifted.
Gannon came to the Raiders with two Pro Bowlers on the Offensive line and ended up playing with 3 Pro Bowlers on the offensive line during his span with the Raiders.
Let me spell them out for you…Lincoln Kennedy, Steve Wisniewski, and Barrett Robbins.
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I understand your point ArmChair, and it is certainly accurate that Rich had a much better line, especially towards the end.
But let’s get the Pro Bowl figures right.
Lincoln Kennedy was a Raider for 3 years before Gannon got here, and took another 3 years under Gannon before he made his first pro bowl.
Robbins only made one Pro Bowl, 2002, in Gannon’s 4th year with us.
Wiz was a perennial pro bowler, but IMO, Kennedy and Robbins never make the Pro Bowl EVER without Gannon as their QB.
July 28th, 2011 at 5:27 am
I understand your point ArmChair, and it is certainly accurate that Rich had a much better line, especially towards the end.
But let’s get the Pro Bowl figures right.
Lincoln Kennedy was a Raider for 3 years before Gannon got here, and took another 3 years under Gannon before he made his first pro bowl.
Robbins only made one Pro Bowl, 2002, in Gannon’s 4th year with us.
Wiz was a perennial pro bowler, but IMO, Kennedy and Robbins never make the Pro Bowl EVER without Gannon as their QB.
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Preach on, brotha …
July 28th, 2011 at 5:30 am
The Haynesworth thing is simple.
He will ball out for a year, demand a new contract, probably hold out, someone will give it to him (probably not NE), and than he will tank again.
July 28th, 2011 at 5:35 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 5:30 am
The Haynesworth thing is simple.
He will ball out for a year, demand a new contract, probably hold out, someone will give it to him (probably not NE), and than he will tank again.
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… and his new best friend will be Derrick Burgess.
July 28th, 2011 at 5:37 am
The Broncos are “excited” about Tebow and Brady Quinn competing for the top spot on the starting roster. Gotta tell ya – either way, I’m just lickin’ my chops!!
July 28th, 2011 at 5:37 am
So today we get the first look at the lineups, when Hue has them walking through some plays.
3 main things to watch for:
-O-line of course. My bet is Veldheer-Loper-Wiz-Carlisle-Barksdale, but subject to change of course.
-WR depth chart. My bet, Chaz and Murphy starters, Ford as the playmaker, and DHB ready to replace Chaz as a starter if/when Chaz morphs back into Bill Walton
-Safety lineup. My bet, Branch at SS, Hiram at FS. MM34 backup SS, Steve Brown backup FS. Will be very interesting to watch this play out in the preseason.
July 28th, 2011 at 5:39 am
Tebow and the Bronco’s (on the road) played a lot better against us than Orton did at home.
I wish they would trade Tebow and keep Orton!! Orton’s a stiff in the pocket, and red meat for our D-line.
July 28th, 2011 at 5:47 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
I keep hearing things about Nnamdi to SF…if he signs there, I’m burning my #21 jersey! Makes no sense to leave Oakland for another team that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2002 also! May as well finish what you started here!
July 28th, 2011 at 5:56 am
Regarding Nnamdi, someone earlier posted that he is not going to go to the highest bidder, because that’s not the person he is.
I don’t look at it like that. Once you have made it to the pro’s, that’s it, you have made it. You can say you played in the big-leagues, and you will be wealthy, at the very least for a few years.
It’s about respect, and the intrinsic value that that brings once your in the league. I’ve talked to my cousin about this a few times (he works for the Dodgers;former scribe for the Trib for both A’s-Giants) and he says that’s what these contract talks always seem to be all about.
Respect. You can get it from 3 places, your fellow players, fans and an organization. We know how fellow players and fans can show their respect for a player.
How can an organization? Open up the pocket-book. It isn’t as much about the millions, as it is the perceived respect they are getting. That’s all you can play for once your a pro, winning the Bowl and being RESPECTED as a winner and having a legacy.
RESPECT RESPECT RESPECT
July 28th, 2011 at 5:56 am
Just read that the Raiders are going after G Duece Lutui
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didn’t the Raiders drop the “Duece” last May?
July 28th, 2011 at 6:01 am
“Say that one more time,” Jackson said, when a TV reporter asked who the starting quarterback is going to be. ”You did not ask me that question. He did not ask that question out here today. Does anybody no know who the starting quarterback is of the Raiders? Are you kidding me? Doesn’t he wear No. 8? His name is Jason Campbell. He is the starting quarterback of the Raiders. Period! Any other questions?”
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LOL!
Hue Jackson = Priest TJ or Mistic?
cast your vote now ….
Raiderman99 & JFB won’t like this comment by HJ
July 28th, 2011 at 6:05 am
testing.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:05 am
On the prospect of the Raiders adding a veteran receiver such as the Cincinnati Bengals Chad Johnson if he gets released:
“I mean, it wouldn’t hurt to have him. It wouldn’t hurt to have Ochocinco or any of those veteran guys. T.O. It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t really matter. But I think with the guys that we do have here, I feel like we’ll be fine, I feel like we’ll be able to produce and make plays.”
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Hue was asked about 0cho and he instead made reference to Terrell Owens? LOL!
B@uce & BCZ won’t like this
July 28th, 2011 at 6:06 am
Why wouldn’t I like it Rockstar?
I have said numerous times he is the starter for 2011. He earned a season to prove his worth, and prove he deserves a contract extension. Who do I want, Boller at QB??
With Boller QB’ing this team, we go 3-13 if we are lucky.
With Soup, I think 10-6 is at least a possibility.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:11 am
I’m sure though that we will upgrade over Boller (God I hope so).
Last year, only 18 QB’s (by my count) started 14 or more games.
That means almost half the league relied on a backup QB for at least 2 starts last year.
It took Soup all of about 30 snaps in the S & B before he was on a cart-ride, and leaving a game and missing the next preseason game. He followed that up with 6 of the most abysmal quarters of football he has ever played, so chances are he was still a bit dinged.
Do any of us want to be 6-5, facing a pivotal November stretch, and have to rely on Boller to go shoot it out with the Texans or Packers to keep our season alive??
Backup QB is very important!!!
July 28th, 2011 at 6:12 am
Some played on Jon Gruden having dumped Gradkowski. His OC was his brother Jay. Jay must have seen something in Bruce. He’s the OC for the Bengals.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:14 am
Since 2007 (2007!!!!!) Boller has a 2-10 record as a starter and 12 TD’s to 23 turnovers.
Unacceptable!!!
That would be like having Clarence Love as our backup to Nnamdi.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:17 am
Regurgitating a statement he was told to memorize by Al Davis, Hue Jackson says “… Does anybody no know who the starting quarterback is of the Raiders? Are you kidding me? Doesn’t he wear No. 8? His name is Jason Campbell. He is the starting quarterback of the Raiders. Period! Any other questions?”
“He’s great, the next Jim Plunkett”.
“JaMarcus is great, get over it!”
LMFAO
July 28th, 2011 at 6:18 am
The Raiders haven’t had a winning record since 2002, so talking about Oakland winning the Super Bowl sounds crazy. Raiders coach Hue Jackson knows that, but he’s talking about Oakland winning the Super Bowl anyway.
“Why not us? Why not the Raiders?” Jackson said. “We’re trying to win a championship. It’s what I talk about. It’s what I believe. I don’t know anything else. I know some of you look at me and say, ‘Man, this guy must be crazy.’ No, I’m not, because the first place we’re going to beat people is in the mind.”
Jackson’s enthusiasm comes across as genuine and infectious, and he wants Raiders fans on board.
“Oh wow,” Jackson said. “Oh wow. Is this fun or what? First of all, I have to say something to Raider Nation. Raider Nation, we are back. Back in business, back to playing football. I’m excited, our players are excited. We’re going to create something here that’s great. I am not interested in being good. I am interested in being great.”
Jackson will soon learn that Raider Nation will be with him just as long as the Raiders are winning.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:18 am
Good Morning semi-pros, rise and grind.
took yesterday off in Orlando..back again.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:19 am
morning brew..
Haynesworth to NE for a 2013 5th
Reggie Bush likely to be traded to Miaimi
Cowboys resign Kyle Koiser
Bears trying to trade Greg Olson
July 28th, 2011 at 6:20 am
That was at PFT.
Sounds good to me
July 28th, 2011 at 6:23 am
Orthodoxdj Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 12:22 am
There is an article that came up in a Google search related to Jamarcus going to Detroit. IT’S FROM 2010.
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I knew it, I knew I heard that. Looks like I better spend this year catching up.
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priesttj Says:
July 27th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
He’s Madden, Lombardi, Gruden and Walsh rolled into one. He’s damn near pshychotic. When I listen to him talk I believe everything he says and more, guys like him get what they want because they don’t accept anything less……period
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Man, you must be a mystic or a fortune teller or a crystal ball gazer because that is a profound statement. I’ll crown you definately a soothe-sayer if he wins 3 or 4 SBs’ in the next five years.
Now tell me, where is Jamarcus gonna go if Detroit didn’t want him last year? They lookin at him again this year?
July 28th, 2011 at 6:28 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 6:17 am
Regurgitating a statement he was told to memorize by Al Davis, Hue Jackson says “… Does anybody no know who the starting quarterback is of the Raiders? Are you kidding me? Doesn’t he wear No. 8? His name is Jason Campbell. He is the starting quarterback of the Raiders. Period! Any other questions?”
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That’s a scary statement, cause what if JC stinks it up in pre-season? I hope JC is the next Plunkett, but make the guy earn his spot, don’t give it to him. That is a formula for not success.
How about ” I expect #8 to go out and compete for the job and I expect him to earn it.”
Already walking on eggshells with him?
July 28th, 2011 at 6:30 am
When I was talking about Hue I obviously wasn’t comparing his career to those coaches because his career hasn’t started yet. I was talking about his enthusiasm for the game and his focus. I would’ve thought any idiot would know that without my saying it…..
July 28th, 2011 at 6:33 am
I agree with your statement, Crack of Dawn (Love the name by the way)…however, unless Boller channeled his inner Snake Stabler…I don’t think there really is competition for JC, right?
July 28th, 2011 at 6:33 am
Soup can not take competition. He folded like a bad poker hand when he knew Grads was competing with him. Only when Bruce got injured and they later shut him up by putting him on IR did Campbell show any balls. Remember the 2 yrd dump into the ground.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:34 am
priesttj Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 6:30 am
When I was talking about Hue I obviously wasn’t comparing his career to those coaches because his career hasn’t started yet. I was talking about his enthusiasm for the game and his focus. I would’ve thought any idiot would know that without my saying it…..
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Sorry bruh, you know I take you at face value, word for word. Just sayin…..
July 28th, 2011 at 6:35 am
Crack of Dawn, what does he have to do to earn it??? LOL I thought what I saw last year earneed him the right to start. Now anyone can subsequenty lose a job but he definitely EARNED the right to start for us. He competed for the job last year and IMO whether some of you like it or not the proof is on film he played as well as several starting QB’s.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:38 am
Hue was asked about 0cho and he instead made reference to Terrell Owens? LOL!
B@uce & BCZ won’t like this
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That was a quote by Louis Murphy not Hue Jackson.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:39 am
Thats what I mean. Any good coach determines starters after good competitive practices. What gives with that statement. Its a scary thought to me. I do hope JC is the best QB because you know KB wants his job and that is a scarier thought.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:40 am
Hayneswoth traded to the Pats for a 5th round pick in 2013. He’s not going to like that weather and Belichick isn’t going to like his attitude.
They don’t want Seymour but they want Haynsworth.
I’ll take Seymour thanks.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:42 am
Tough to task week 4 for the rookie Wiz at C.
Wilfork and Haynesworth rotating in the middle???
That isn’t easy for HOF level C’s, better yet a rookie in his 4th start.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:42 am
priesttj Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 6:35 am
Crack of Dawn, what does he have to do to earn it??? LOL I thought what I saw last year earneed him the right to start. Now anyone can subsequenty lose a job but he definitely EARNED the right to start for us. He competed for the job last year and IMO whether some of you like it or not the proof is on film he played as well as several starting QB’s.
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Thats fine and all. I want the best for Hue and JC. But I have never been a fan of naming someone to start without healthy competition. But, givin the #2 I can most certainly see where Hue was coming from and I do agree. Just hope JC doesnt go soft knowing he’s got the job in the sack.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:43 am
Some of you guys are smoking crack, do you really think Gradkowski made Camp nervous??????? what a freakin joke. That kid beat Bruce out long before he was put on IR. It’s just that ignorant fans can’t see past their favoritism they put Bruce on IR to shut him up causing contraversy. Bruce wasn’t gonna see the field again unless Camp got hurt.
I think some of you are looney Camp has been facing competition since preschool. You don’t get to the NFL and start if you can’t stand competition. You must be crazy………..get a freakin’ CLUE!
It’s just your excuse for why Bruce aint here he aint here because he aint good enough to be here. They put a 3rd rnd tender on dude and no one touched him. What the hell does that tell ya’?
July 28th, 2011 at 6:43 am
Any team that is vying for the playoffs doesn’t put a challenge on the incumbent QB, do they? Does D. Brees, or P. Manning or Big Ben, or a number of other starting QB’s need a fire lit under them? Of course not.
JCamp has earned the starting spot, and frankly we need that position stabilized. I roll my eyes every time we have another QB controversy. It doesn’t make the learning curve any better. It doesn’t “motivate” anybody to do any better. It just disrupts continuity and creates dissent.
QB is the leader of the team, you can’t expect to win and not have that position nailed down solid.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:43 am
I did NOT know this!!
Remember this if you have major surgery and need a blood transfusion!!
This is good to know!!
MEDICAL RESEARCH
Australian Medical Association researchers have found
that patients needing blood transfusions may benefit
from receiving chicken blood
rather than human blood.
It tends to make the men cocky and the women lay better….
Just thought you’d like to know.
-RRS
July 28th, 2011 at 6:44 am
Break time. Later gents.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:45 am
Move by Belichick was a good one. Haynesworth can be a monster in the 4-3 they play half the time and with Wolfork, he won’t play the nose. Next year is a contract year and he will play great as he will be motivated. AHOLE Shanarat dissed him last year and I actually felt sorry for his conditioning test.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:45 am
Wilfork and Haynesworth wont be rotating in the middle. Haynesworth might will be a pass rush specialist on the outside. I know I know I sound crazy… Tennessee did it with him in his most productive year as a pro. Bill knows that. He will be an edge rusher, and probably have 12+ sacks this year (he plays the bills twice, my high school oline is comparable to theirs)
July 28th, 2011 at 6:46 am
3rd round tender??
Teams are getting perennial pro bowl players for 5th rounders these days.
Hell Soup went for a 4th rounder
July 28th, 2011 at 6:46 am
It tends to make the men cocky and the women lay better….
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July 28th, 2011 at 6:47 am
All I hear is crickets after that joke rock…
July 28th, 2011 at 6:47 am
Hayneswoth traded to the Pats for a 5th round pick in 2013
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Pats = Super Bowl champs again
July 28th, 2011 at 6:47 am
I think you will see Haynesworth on the inside on 3rd and longs.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:49 am
I’m really hoping Nnamndi doesn’t sign with the Jets. Seriously, i have a ton of (cocky) friends from NY, and i can’t stomache the bragging they’ll be doing this year!
I can see him going tho. Just for the fact him and Revis already talked about it, Rex being a great motivator and that D will be sick! You really can’t blame him, but i hope he chooses to go elsewhere!
July 28th, 2011 at 6:50 am
At some point you gotta face facts man, if Bruce were better than Campbell bruce would be here. The Raiders are tryinmg to win son. They aint here to service Campbell’s career either he can man up and do the job or he can’t no one is going to wait to see if he can very long. We’ll bench his ass and trade him if he can’t play. His the starter because he EARNED the job.
Your “Little hero” got beat out!! Deal with it!!
July 28th, 2011 at 6:50 am
Jets under $10 Million for cap…likely landing spot for #21…and that is the game I will have to miss because of work…darnit!
July 28th, 2011 at 6:50 am
Oh and Cincy signed Bruce as their backup. Not because ‘they see something in him’ but because he is a moderately capable BACKUP QB, and he is familiar with OC Jay Grudens offense. He will be carrying Andy Daltons pads to practice though.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:51 am
All I hear is crickets after that joke rock
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Sorry, I tried.
I’ll leave the comedy to Dakota & BSJ
July 28th, 2011 at 6:52 am
Cincy signed Bruce as their backup
He will be carrying Andy Daltons pads to practice
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you think his shoulder will hold up?
July 28th, 2011 at 6:52 am
Deja Vu…you’re right about one thing…that D will be sick(er)…but all this talk about loyalty…I hope he stays, actually…but I know he will leave. Anywhere but SF and our division…
July 28th, 2011 at 6:53 am
161.RaiderRockstar Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 6:51 am
All I hear is crickets after that joke rock
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Sorry, I tried.
I’ll leave the comedy to Dakota & BSJ
Actually, that was pretty funny…
July 28th, 2011 at 6:53 am
Dalton is only a 2nd round pick, like Tui and Walter.
I don’t remember Kerry Collins carrying their pads.
They look at Bruce as a guy who can come in and start the season, and Dalton hopefully who can take over after that. Of course Bruce isn’t the long-term answer, but he was about the most capable FA out there to come in and start a game or 3 right away.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:54 am
155.RaiderRockstar Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 6:47 am
Hayneswoth traded to the Pats for a 5th round pick in 2013
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Pats = Super Bowl champs again
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Don’t think I’ll place any bets yet.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:54 am
I read that C. Johnson (Tenn) and Frank Gore are holding out for a bigger contract. Also noticed hold outs can be fined 30,000 a day. Can they afford to hold out? LoL Maybe a day or so.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:55 am
Campbell is a Raider. I will support him. But, we will win in spite of him, not because of him. Great QB’s can carry a team, Brady, Brees, Manning, Rivers. He is not in their class.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:55 am
you think his shoulder will hold up?
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Now THAT was funny!
July 28th, 2011 at 6:56 am
priesttj Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 6:43 am
Some of you guys are smoking crack
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I thought Norco Bob was banned.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:58 am
Yeah we won in spite of Bruce too….
July 28th, 2011 at 6:58 am
For Campbell to take this team to the playoffs and beyond, he will have to be waaaaaaaaaaay better than he has ever been up to this point in his NFL career.
It is possible, but not plausible.
I see him doing well for Soup’s standards, and getting this team to the cusp or hopefully in the playoffs, but I think that is about the scope of his capabilities.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:59 am
150.exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 6:45 am
Move by Belichick was a good one. Haynesworth can be a monster in the 4-3 they play half the time and with Wolfork, he won’t play the nose. Next year is a contract year and he will play great as he will be motivated. AHOLE Shanarat dissed him last year and I actually felt sorry for his conditioning test.
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For a 5th round pick in 2013? Absolutely.
July 28th, 2011 at 6:59 am
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 6:55 am
Campbell is a Raider. I will support him. But, we will win in spite of him, not because of him. Great QB’s can carry a team, Brady, Brees, Manning, Rivers. He is not in their class.
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No one will argue that soup is in the elite QB class. That said, he’s not Trent Dilfer either. The man has some skills, and is more than just a game manager. We won’t win “despite” him. No way…
We will win because he will “facilitate” the game and open it up for our offensive stars. He is the conduit to success, just by following Hue’s playbook to the “T”.
No sense in constantly complaining that we don’t have P. Rivers as our QB. Well tough!
We are more than just a QB. I am sure that if soup can play his role, play his position in Hue’s scheme….that if we lose, if we don’t go to the playoffs, you can’t blame soup.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:00 am
Hwnrdr,
I agree, i hope he stays clear of our division. I think he’s had his mind made up for a while of where he wants to go. I never thought the Jets would be able to afford him. Now all of a sudden they’re 10 mill under the cap!! I guess the cap can be worked with ease.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:01 am
Some of just wont let that crap go man, he’s the QB if we wi he will be an integral part of those wins. If he doesn’t play well we will not win…………period
We had an array of QB’s come through here since Gannon and NONE of them could beat SD he’s undefeated against them 3-0 that aint a coincidence.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:03 am
His the starter because he EARNED the job.
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LMFAO. Did I miss something last year. Ford saved his ass in one game. Which game did he earn it. Take Bruce out of the equation, he’s gone now. Which game did he show he earned it. Did the Raiders renegotiate and add to his contract in the offseason. No! and they will not franchise him. Can you see them paying him the average of the top 5 at his position. LMFAO
July 28th, 2011 at 7:04 am
I liked Grads, and after that folklore performance in Pitt a few years ago I wanted him to get a chance. But the anti-grads crowd isnt wrong, he made some terrible decisions at times, one of which got him killed (houston game).I was a supporter of him taking the reigns from JC early last year because JC looked as bad as Russell in the first game and a half, but as soups knowledge of the offense and confidence in his teammates grew he showed dramatic improvement. I DONT see him winning us a Lombardi, but I do think he has earned the right to take this team as far as he can. He might surprise us all. Did anyone see Delhomme taking the panthers to a bowl?
July 28th, 2011 at 7:06 am
We played the dischargers 3 times last year?
July 28th, 2011 at 7:07 am
Trent Dilfer had a winning record in Tampa Bay, and even a winning record once he left Baltimore with Cleveland and Seattle combined.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:08 am
The only way the Jets can afford Nnamdi is if he were to take a one year deal and I don’t think he will do that.
They are cap strapped and they had to do some maneuvering just to get where they are. They might have some money this year but they are paying out huge salaries to several players.
No way it happens the smart money is still on Houston.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:08 am
Good Morning Bcz24…yes and after that SB year, Delhomme was never the same. That game p****d me off because of that dam time out with what? 2 minutes left? Left too much time for Brady to come back!
But now what…what has he done since? Nothing really…
I hope JC carries us as far as he can take us and I hope that reach is a SB birth…and beyond. But I agree, he is not the long term answer. How’s that San Jose kid that they signed? Was he any good?
July 28th, 2011 at 7:08 am
We couldnt beat the Chargers when they had LT… he left, and we swept them. Them losing LT was more integral to us beating them than us having Campbell. That and the fact that their special teams blew, and they couldnt run the ball on us.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:09 am
179.bcz24 Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 7:06 am
We played the dischargers 3 times last year?
LOL…I was gonna say that, but decided to leave that one alone. He is right though…JC is undefeated against SD so far!
July 28th, 2011 at 7:10 am
Note to Nnamdi, don’t sign with SF:
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek says he snapped his Achilles tendon while running after a burglar who had stolen cash, a bracelet and other items from his San Francisco hotel room.
The 71-year-old Trebek tells KGO-TV that he also injured his other leg while falling down during the chase early Wednesday.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:10 am
I have to think Soup was still a little dinged from the preseason at the beginning of the year.
The bailing out from under-center early (tipping off Tennessee) and the super-lame slide?
Can’t imagine Soup just found some heart halfway through the year. He was probably a little hurt still and he was like a boxer already flinching before he was hit.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:11 am
Man, i hope you’re right 666!
Do you know if Nnamdi has visited any other team other than the Jets? That was my prediction, Houston.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:11 am
JFB if he starts the entyire season we make the playoffs last year. You seem to forget he beat some damn good teams and if we get help from the ST’s we beat Jax in Jax. Ford’s fumble and that KO return killed us. Or else we win that game by 10. I know you guys have a hard time swallowing this becuase it seems you hate the guy. Why I’m not sure but you make a HERO out of Bruce who did virtually nothing here. And you villify this guy and wont give him chance. You’d think Bruce Gadkowski won a SB here the way you guys glorify his ass. He won 3 games THREE FREAKIN GAMES and he’s Kenny Stabler………..get help!!
July 28th, 2011 at 7:12 am
Technically, with LT there, yeah he was the X factor, but I think we shuld have beaten them a few times…call it conspiracy, call it whatever, but my mind goes back to that game in SD when the receiver (forgot his name) spiked the ball on the ground after the catch, and he was untouched. Nnamdi recovered the ball and the refs called another “Raider Rule” in an illegal forward pass…WTF?
July 28th, 2011 at 7:12 am
Our O-line man-handled SD the second game in SD.
Their D-line quit about 20 minutes into the game.
Carlisle and company ripped out their soul.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:13 am
Babin to Philly… they will use him as a ‘wide 9′ rusher, just like NE will with Haynesworth.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:14 am
You’d think Bruce Gadkowski won a SB here the way you guys glorify his ass.
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REally??
I’ve been saying for about 6 months running I didn’t want Bruce coming back for us. Too injury-prone
I just like to pick fights with the “Bruce will never play in the NFL again” crowd.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:15 am
Did you guys notice that the terms of Gallery’s 3 year contract in Seattle were secret.
We do not know how much money Seattle is paying him?
I am 100% sure its because he took less money from them than he was trying to get out of Al and didn’t want to look like an idiot.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:16 am
As Mistic said yesterday, if Aso is willing to go for a lot less to play for the Jets or the whiners then he ought to be willing to take a lot less and play for the team that drafted and backed him.
He takes less just to play for the Jets, then our first home game against the Jets will be real entertaining.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:19 am
Vegas:
I don’t like giving up Zach Wheeler for a one year rental on Beltran even if he is a great hitter.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:19 am
I am 100% sure its because he took less money from them than he was trying to get out of Al and didn’t want to look like an idiot.
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I heard him interviewed on Sirius XM yesterday, he flat out said he was ‘happy to be out of the black hole’ and that it was never about money, and that he wanted to leave. Gallery was going to follow Cable no matter what, because if not for Cable, Gallery might be in th UFL right now.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:19 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 7:07 am
Trent Dilfer had a winning record in Tampa Bay, and even a winning record once he left Baltimore with Cleveland and Seattle combined.
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bottom line: was Trent Dilfer a good QB?
I don’t think so. Soup is better now than Dilfer ever was.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:22 am
195.ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 7:19 am
Vegas:
I don’t like giving up Zach Wheeler for a one year rental on Beltran even if he is a great hitter.
You know…not a Giants fan, but I said the same thing! Did they got scared when the Phillies blew them out Tuesday night? That was speculated, not from me…
July 28th, 2011 at 7:23 am
“Soup is better now than Dilfer ever was.”
Campbell has not won a playoff game in his career and you still make this claim?
July 28th, 2011 at 7:23 am
If Big Mountain Bob Gallerey said that, then our last pre-season game up North, I hope our D-line gives him friggen HELL! But yeah, if it wasn’t for Cable, he would be in the UFL or gone! It was inevitable that he went to Seattle!
July 28th, 2011 at 7:24 am
Crack of Dawn Says:
July 27th, 2011 at 11:30 pm
Rumors all over the place: Is JaMarcus packing for Detroit?
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Wow! Just Wow!
Suh, Nick Fairley, and possibly JaMarcus? Nobody, I mean nobody will be able to run on Detroit.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:25 am
BCZ24 We were better than SD a couple of times when we lost to them. LT my ass dude there were plaenty of times they were weaker than us do to something or other and the beat us. The point is we went 13 damn games before Camp started all of a sudden we run off 3 wins straight. EVERY team misses players for one reason or other so don’t give me that crap son. They still had plenty of talent. If their ST’s suck we had to take advantage of it and we did.
It’s something you guys ignore in all this. In all of these games Campbell could’ve trhown 4 int’s completed 50% of his passes and just stunk it up but he didn’t he played well enough for us to win. That is all that is required of him. He doesn’t have to run the ball and play defense he needs to do his damn job and we win………….GET IT!!!
July 28th, 2011 at 7:25 am
We all knew he was going to Seattle. He is a cable guy. The question is will our O-Line be better this year with all the changes?
July 28th, 2011 at 7:27 am
Hwnrdr:
Giants hitting is really anemic. Buster and Freddie being out is hurting so they need to do something but getting Wheeler looks like a great deal for the Mets even if they are paying $4 million of his $6.5 salary.
About four years ago, Sabean was considering trading Lincecum and Cain for hitters.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:27 am
Haynesworth wont last very long in NE I give him the preseason then he will be cut before the regular season starts.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:27 am
There is no news or even rumors of Jameatball going ANYWHERE in the NFL right now. The ‘reports’ of him trying out for cincy and detroit are over a year old.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:28 am
Wheeler is a prospect, a damn good one, but still a prospect.
Chances are he wouldn’t be contributing until 2012 at the earliest.
We mortgaged the future a little for the present. That’s what teams with a chance to win it all do.
I know this sounds like Chinese to A’s fans………
July 28th, 2011 at 7:28 am
We can all sit here and make an excuse for everything he does or doesn’t do. In the final analysis he has to do his job and he does that well enough to get wins………….period
July 28th, 2011 at 7:29 am
Priest. We did NOT play San Diego 3 times last year you moron.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:29 am
Did they got scared when the Phillies blew them out Tuesday night?
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My man, it was a Zito start!!!
We were just happy to get 7 innings from him and not have to use the bullpen much to start the series.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:30 am
priesttj Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 7:25 am
BCZ24 We were better than SD a couple of times when we lost to them…………….
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I’m a Raider fan as much as anyone but let’s keep it real. Until last year, the Dolts owned us. Reason, they were better. Now, the shoe is going on the other foot.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:31 am
Sorry Bcz……provoked again!!!
July 28th, 2011 at 7:32 am
Go ahead and talk baseball JFB… at least you dont think we beat the Chargers 3 times last year.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:33 am
Priest,
No love for Tom Cable getting us over the hump against SD?
We were competitive in all 5 games he coached against them, and just like Soup and the QB’s, there were plenty of coaches here who could not beat SD.
And Cabes did. Period
July 28th, 2011 at 7:34 am
Report: JaMarcus Russell has agreed to go to Detroit for an all you can eat buffet. According to his agent. “He took it as a personal challenge”
July 28th, 2011 at 7:34 am
Man no comments on my positions to watch post #117??
I thought it was Jerry McDonald-worthy, lol!!!!
July 28th, 2011 at 7:35 am
priesttj Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 6:50 am
At some point you gotta face facts man, if Bruce were better than Campbell bruce would be here. The Raiders are tryinmg to win son.
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Not sticking up for Garbagekowski, but did you say the same thing after Marcus Allen was Benched, then jettisoned, for guys like Roger Craig and Eric Dickerson?
July 28th, 2011 at 7:37 am
When you trade the future, it really sucks when you get there.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:38 am
I agreed with you JFB… I would like to add that I want to see how healthy we can stay in camp. Do we have 936 hamstring injuries again? Does chaz break a fingernail unfolding his lawn chair and miss 14 weeks?
July 28th, 2011 at 7:40 am
So Rockstar, you’re guaranteeing that the Pats will win the SP now Haynworths there?
I think I’ll go down to my local bookie and place a bet.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:43 am
210.Just Fire Baby Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 7:29 am
Did they got scared when the Phillies blew them out Tuesday night?
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My man, it was a Zito start!!!
We were just happy to get 7 innings from him and not have to use the bullpen much to start the series.
I know…Zito never was the same going over that bridge, but like I said…that wasn’t me. I heard that on the radio and on tv yesterday!
July 28th, 2011 at 7:45 am
All the Jason Campbell hate! He’s still one of us, he’s still the best QB we’ve had since Gannon. Some of you would complain if your ice cream was cold. A Miller re-sign is a must right now. I would love to keep Namdi, but I think that isn’t going to happen. With the added OL I am a little leary about the production that they can put up, but you have to start some where and the OL has needed love for a long time. Jacoby Ford is a beast and will be great again this year.
And yes Hue Jack, the kool-aid is tasting good this year!
July 28th, 2011 at 7:45 am
I would like to add that I want to see how healthy we can stay in camp.
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One thing about Cable’s three days of the cha-cha-cha, it did keep us healthy going into the season.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:47 am
We’ve been competitive against SD everytime we play them I have no issues with giving TC credit for what he did. NONE at all…do you?
Dakota don’t ask dumbass questions and please don’t compare that bum to Marcus Allen.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:47 am
Priest,
Why do you keep saying we are 3-0 against SD with Glo at QB?
Glo has not played in 3 games against SD as a Raider, in most of our opinions.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:48 am
We’ve been competitive against SD everytime we play them I have no issues with giving TC credit for what he did. NONE at all…do you?
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No sir, just wanted to make sure you were sill with us on Planet Earth.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:49 am
224.priesttj Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 7:47 am
We’ve been competitive against SD everytime we play them I have no issues with giving TC credit for what he did. NONE at all…do you?
Dakota don’t ask dumbass questions and please don’t compare that bum to Marcus Allen.
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Just pointing out that your usual lines of BS are just that…..BS. Period.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:51 am
What are Nnamdi and Zack Miller waiting for already??!!???
I wish they would hurry up and sign with their new teams already so we can spend their money on 5 or 6 other guys.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:51 am
If nam walks then our missing piece for our Dbs is Joesph or Cromartie not yet sold on CJ37 along side Routt i would feel better if we sign cromartie or joesph. But something tells me nnamdi just might come back. It makes no sense to take less money somewhere else when you could take it where you started from, he mustve forgot if it wasnt for AL nnamdi wouldnt be good so why not play where you began. And did anybody read the HUE JACKSON SAYING RAIDERS CAN WIN THE SUPERBOWL ON PFT so the kool-aid must be flowing and tasting good Drink Up!
July 28th, 2011 at 7:51 am
3:30 practice time??
We better get some type of action from Corkran prior to that.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:51 am
$11.8m for 2 yrs per pft for Reggie Bush
July 28th, 2011 at 7:53 am
LMAO!
Steve Smith, who wanted out earlier, now is saying that he is a Panther for life!
July 28th, 2011 at 7:53 am
That’s about 10 million too much for Bush.
I heard Schefter say something like 25 undrafted RB’s have rushed for more yards than Bush since they came into the league.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:54 am
CJ37 reminds me of Elvis Patterson nicknamed “TOAST” for a reason. Constantly got burnt.
July 28th, 2011 at 7:55 am
I prefer Tebow as the starter in Denver. McClain vs. Tebow the runner will get Tebow hurt.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:04 am
Are we still having Campbell/Gradkowski debates? Would anyone like to see Cincy trade him back to the Raiders?,,,,,,me neither. The biggest problem was Tom Cable,,we all know HueJax was the reason behind us turning the corner. I wish Nnamdi the best but anyone hopping off the train now is about to regret it because I have a feeling Nnamdi is gona end up being the next Edgerin James ,, getting his big payday but watching his old team win the Super bowl,,, well maybe not the Super bowl but hey,,,, I’m riding with Jackson so “why not us?” 11-5
July 28th, 2011 at 8:05 am
Orton the lead-footed pocket passer will get hurt much more easily than Tebow.
Tebow might be as big as McClain right now. My boss says rumor in Denver is that Tebow is over 250 and benching more than the D-lineman.
Dude went crazy on the weights this offseason.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:08 am
Look at this meathead!!!
Just keep him in the pocket, can’t imagine those arms help throwing a precise 9 yard pass on 3rd and 6.
http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2011/06/tim-tebow-golf-pic-ripped-or-a-rip-off/
July 28th, 2011 at 8:09 am
Raiders back to LA?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ycn-8872917
July 28th, 2011 at 8:14 am
I was just gonna say JFB, I cant see Teblow adding muscle mass improving his already atrocious throwing motion.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:15 am
Maybe we can trade for Tebow….and make him the “true” FB JHill has so desperately wanted!!
July 28th, 2011 at 8:15 am
Dakota Touche’
July 28th, 2011 at 8:17 am
“I live Downtown and walk to Lakers games and to LA Live from my loft,”
This guy’s a hipster living in fantasy world.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:18 am
I bet that writer is well-groomed and wears skinny pants.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:19 am
Well, the Pats get the benefit of the doubt when it comes to signing players like Haynesworth, and for good reason. They have the organizational leadership, from owner, to coach to QB to keep most guys in line.
I expect Haynesworth to contribute to the Pats in a big way.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:21 am
The key to the Raider’s staying in Oakland is their lease. Extended to 2013 in hopes of getting a new stadium built there. Off season is key as cash-strapped city doesn’t have the money to compete with the privately funded L.A. Stadium. Personally,I don’t care where they play so do not start an argument.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:23 am
Haynesworth is going to smash this season for the Pats, if he stays healthy.
Than the typical Haynesworth, money-grab drama will unfold in 2012.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:26 am
Politicians and investors in L.A. don’t want to deal with Al Davis. None of this becomes remotely realistic until Al’s gone. As long as Al’s alive, the Raiders are staying right where they’re at. When Al’s gone, a ton of investors in the bay area will be ready to work with Mark Davis or whoever just as well as people from L.A. would be, so he’ll get a stadium in Oakland. Probably something beautiful near Jack London.
Dakota, this is about Al Davis. Not Oakland. I know you like the old coot, but in the business world, he’s on just about everyone’s black list. Nobody’s dealing with him. L.A. wants a team but they’re not going to risk everything they’ve built with this Farmers thing by infecting it with Al Davis. Just imagine Al threatening to leave after year one. They’re sounding open to working with Al now, but in the 11th hour they’d balk.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:28 am
This just in: MR doesn’t like Al Davis. Al took away his Chucky doll and he’s still upset all these years later.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:28 am
If the Raiders moved to LA, those Chargers-Raiders games might need the entire LAPD Gang Task in attendance.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:29 am
If we lose Zach Miller to free agency, is Greg Olsen a decent replacement? The Bears have him on the trading block.
I know he was drafted ahead of Miller, but has fewer catches and yards, but more TDs than Miller.
Is he a better blocking TE than Miller?
July 28th, 2011 at 8:30 am
“Dakota, this is about Al Davis. Not Oakland. I know you like the old coot….”
lol, good one.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:30 am
I am confused why so many teams are leaking news of free agent “agreements” even though no deal could be official until tomorrow. It allows another team to swoop in…
No surprise Al isn’t making FA headlines yet.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:31 am
I think Olsen would be a suitable replacement for Miller, but do we want to give up a draft pick for him…
July 28th, 2011 at 8:32 am
BREAKING NEWS
Janet Jackson was hot when I was 9.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:32 am
“- G Colledge confirms deal with Cards
Packers free-agent G Daryn Colledge confirmed that he has agreed to a yet undisclosed deal with the Cards. Cardinals RapidReports”
Might this make Duece Lutui easier for the Raiders to sign?
July 28th, 2011 at 8:32 am
I am still waiting to hear Nnamdi just signed with the cheating pats
July 28th, 2011 at 8:32 am
The Raiders will not win another Super Bowl with Al Davis. The Raiders will win a Super Bowl within 3 years of Davis’s departure. I’ve predicted that all along and I stand by it.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:33 am
Hey lets not forget that the big O (overstock) bought the naming rights to our stadium… We will have the best towels in the NFL… or the most anyways.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:33 am
Olson is the worst blocking TE in football. However he could easily become the best receiver on our team.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:34 am
254.bcz24 Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 8:31 am
I think Olsen would be a suitable replacement for Miller, but do we want to give up a draft pick for him…
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He was a 1st rounder I believe, so I wonder what the Bears want? We should have an extra 3rd rounder if Nnamdi signs elsewhere……we could trade our 3rd rounder for him…..but I would feel better about a couple of 4th rounders or something.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:34 am
No one is offering TEs them $ Zack Miller thought he was going to get.
Pass catching TEs who can’t block are a dime a dozen.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:34 am
Deuce Lutui is a Polynesian Langston Walker. Guy was 400+ last season.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:34 am
I’ll bet you anything, as soon as Al’s gone, all of those guys like Ron Wolf, John Madden, all of them, would call Mark Davis and offer to work as consultants for him. Maybe even get a front office started and choose successors. Everybody would come calling again as soon as Al’s gone.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:35 am
Martz has no need for Olson, and last season it became an issue. Fans here are split and Olson is unhappy. He might just get released…
July 28th, 2011 at 8:36 am
263.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 8:34 am
Deuce Lutui is a Polynesian Langston Walker. Guy was 400+ last season.
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Perfect RG.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:36 am
Lutui would be an upgrade over any guard on our roster.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:39 am
You know the more I think about Nam’s price tag is to high. Let him go to the jets. I really don’t think the jets should tie that much money up in the guy but that’s not my team.
We need to bring Miller back. He is key to our offense and I think Campbell is really comfortable getting him the ball. Plus, our WRs don’t drag across the middle and make catches to well. Ford will do it! Murphy will do it deep but he may or may not hang on to the ball.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:39 am
Michael Bush has chosen NOT to report to camp with his teammates.
Rock Cartwright just tweeted “@MichaelBush29 We missing u in the locker room bro… Know you gotta do whats right for you…”
July 28th, 2011 at 8:39 am
Fukudome to the Indians! SAYONARA LOSER!
July 28th, 2011 at 8:40 am
Might as well resign Walker and play him at OG if you like 400lb’rs
July 28th, 2011 at 8:40 am
“I expect Haynesworth to contribute to the Pats in a big way.”
I expect Haynesworth to be cut before the first game of the season. You cant show up to NE out of shape.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:40 am
If Lutui has handled himself this offseason he would be helpful. But he has some Terdell in him too. Is he in camp?
July 28th, 2011 at 8:41 am
Go CUBS!
What’d they get for him Mr. Odor?
July 28th, 2011 at 8:42 am
JFB,
Looking at Tebow on NFLN right now, and he doesn’t look 250 at all.
Looks like a QB who would get smashed by our MLB.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:43 am
Bush doesn’t have a contract, how can he report?
July 28th, 2011 at 8:44 am
Al should lock Michael Bush up on a 4 year contract….at least then we would be set at ONE position for several years.
I would still like to see a blocking FB brought in….Vickers or Leach would be nice.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:44 am
DVD and Chekwa are signed. 2.68 to DVD and 2.48 to Chimchek
July 28th, 2011 at 8:44 am
new PFT article
“Texans reportedly in “lead” for Asomugha”
July 28th, 2011 at 8:44 am
If Reggie Bush was smart he would have taken a pay cut to stay right there in New Orleans. He had the best coach and QB to make him a success.
Drew Breeze puts the pass on the money and Payton can scheme for the guy better than any coach in the league. Plus, his knees are weak. He did not have to make adjustments with Drew. You can’t blame the Saints for not paying that much money for a WR in the backfield.
Miami just took Reggie to try to feel seats with a trick horse. They needed way more than Reggie at the price they paid, but only Al over pays for players. Yeah right!
July 28th, 2011 at 8:45 am
Bush has a 1st and 3rd round tender offered in february. He is a restricted free agent
July 28th, 2011 at 8:45 am
Mike Bush would have been more effective in Miami than Reggie Bush. But we got him ha ha ha!!!!
July 28th, 2011 at 8:46 am
Not a good move Mike You have a chance to earn a huge contract but at this point you’ll a better contract not a great one. He’ll jump at $35 mill and 2 years from now he’ll want to renegotiate. If he plays this year he’ll double that.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:46 am
Sign your tender and get to camp… perform on the field and earn your contract.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:46 am
Looking at Tebow on NFLN right now, and he doesn’t look 250 at all.
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His listed weight was 245 last year, so no matter what he is close.
Word on the streets is that he went ape-shat this offseason on the weights.
We will see week 1.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:48 am
Bush doesn’t technically have to sign his tender does he?
He could hold out if he wanted to. Can’t go anywhere, but he can make this difficult if he is inclined.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:48 am
Bo,
Sounds like a minor L outfielder and pitcher for Fukudome, but the Cubs have to pay more than 50% of his remaining contract this year.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:49 am
Marcel Reece’s negotiations are holding up the Bush deal.
I’m sure he’s read the hype that he is the helluva weapon out of the backfield, so he wants helluva weapon money.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:51 am
Bush did not go to camp SeySoup either.
Probably not overly enthrolled with being a backup in the prime of his career.
Only got so many carries in his steel-leg to get that one big payday.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:51 am
Bush holds out but fkin CONDO reports with a new deal?
There, I’m insane…
July 28th, 2011 at 8:52 am
He doesnt HAVE to sign the deal… but how well did it work out for mankins and jackson to hold out last year? Miss half the season and have your tender offer cut in half? Not a wise choice if you ask me… definitely wont do anything for an already limited market for Bush’s services in my opion.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:53 am
284.bcz24 Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 8:46 am
Sign your tender and get to camp… perform on the field and earn your contract.
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Maybe the guy wants more than a 1 year deal and some assurances that he is not sitting on the sidelines 90% of the time.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:53 am
He’ll jump at $35 mill and 2 years from now he’ll want to renegotiate. If he plays this year he’ll double that.
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Did you just say Bush would get $70 million on the open market next year?
July 28th, 2011 at 8:53 am
There’s a difference between overpaying Reggie Bush and overpaying Javon Walker.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:54 am
You getting almost as bad as MR with your condo rhetoric bo
July 28th, 2011 at 8:55 am
CAn’t imagine any NFL RB liking being on a one-year deal.
The way of the business however. This isn’t something Bush hatched overnight, I’m sure this is a plan.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:55 am
It’s gotta be a bunch of kids posting on this blog because most don’t know crap about the raiders or their past, the raiders have been bad since the last superbowl appearance for only 1 reason, the O-line, every coach since gruden left has never fixed the line poblem, sure we can run block but passing blocking has gotten the QBs here hurt for the past 7 seasons, once we develop, sign or draft 2 decent OTs then the glory days will be back, the TEs here have gotten all the passes because they run the shortest routes most of the time and are covered by the slowest pass defenders! Jason will be great if and when he has decent pass blocking!
July 28th, 2011 at 8:57 am
Maybe the guy wants more than a 1 year deal and some assurances that he is not sitting on the sidelines 90% of the time.
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Beat out DMC for carries and you WONT be on the sideline for 90% of the time. I wouldnt take a healthy DMC off the field for Bush either.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:58 am
Well, there you go, guys. It’s not Al’s fault in the slightest. It’s the o-line. That’s it. Period. We have the wrong offensive linemen signing themselves to the team!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:00 am
I would pay Corkran money to allow me to filter MRs posts out of the blog…
July 28th, 2011 at 9:01 am
Bcz, you can start your own blog any time you want to, if you don’t like this blog’s public access.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:01 am
I have plenty of respect for Nnamdi. But if he signs with the Texans, his decision was clearly about money. The Texans don’t have a better chance of winning this season than the Raiders do.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:02 am
bcz24 Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 8:54 am
You getting almost as bad as MR with your condo rhetoric bo
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Condo is not Al Davis. Al built this team and is in the HOF. Condo is a misfit taking a precious roster spot to JUST long snap – a role recently filled by an actual position player. We need that roster spot for a young guy to get experience.
Not the same at all.
Especially because no one has explained why an athletic lineman or backup LB or TE ALREADY ON THE TEAM hasn’t learned this skill yet.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:02 am
Bunch of uninformed newbies and kids, if you followed football and the Raiders you would know who is unrestricted and what unrestricted means, go out and play dominoes!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:02 am
What would be wrong with Nnamdi making his decision clearly about money?
July 28th, 2011 at 9:03 am
“But if he signs with the Texans, his decision was clearly about money”
Its always about money even if the players says its not.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:04 am
Al’s decision not to sign Nnamdi is clearly about money, as well. You don’t have a problem with that, do you, Davey? Why is it ok for Al to look out for his best financial interests, but not Nnamdi?
July 28th, 2011 at 9:05 am
Is Fassel still coaching for us?
July 28th, 2011 at 9:05 am
of course smart ass it’s Al’s and the coaches fault for not fixing the OL problem!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:05 am
Apparently MRs alter ego chargerschoke is unaware that the NFL ruled that Bush is a RESTRICTED FA. Keep up with us son.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:07 am
This blog does not have “public access” for comments as you well know MR…
July 28th, 2011 at 9:07 am
“you would know who is unrestricted and what unrestricted means”
what exactly does that have to do with the O-Line?
July 28th, 2011 at 9:09 am
Nnamdi is good but I wonder why most of the time he only played one side of the field and never followed the #1 receiver? Don’t break the bank on 1 player other than a great QB, Willie Brown and the coaches made Nnamdi! Now Woodson is here and the DBS here are being coached by 2 Hall of Famers!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:11 am
” I wonder why most of the time he only played one side of the field and never followed the #1 receiver?”
In case you haven’t heard we have an owner that dictates how our defense plays.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:12 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 9:07 am
“you would know who is unrestricted and what unrestricted means”
what exactly does that have to do with the O-Line?
Nothing! Duh Duh head some other duh duh didn’t know Bush was unrestricted!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:12 am
I would understand if Nnamdi is chasing that cheddah..I would be too!
He is at the prime of his career…if we cant pay him, let him get it somewhere else.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:13 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 9:11 am
” I wonder why most of the time he only played one side of the field and never followed the #1 receiver?”
In case you haven’t heard we have an owner that dictates how our defense plays.
You gotta be a troll , that’s my last reply to a dumb ass troll
July 28th, 2011 at 9:14 am
Spend money on OL first! Then replace Huff at FS. Al knows how to develop cornerbacks
July 28th, 2011 at 9:15 am
sure we can run block but passing blocking has gotten the QBs here hurt for the past 7 seasons, once we develop, sign or draft 2 decent OTs then the glory days will be back, the TEs here have gotten all the passes because they run the shortest routes most of the time and are covered by the slowest pass defenders!
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Exactly!!!!!!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:16 am
Especially because no one has explained why an athletic lineman or backup LB or TE ALREADY ON THE TEAM hasn’t learned this skill yet.
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Why waste their time with a stud like Condo entranched in front of them?
July 28th, 2011 at 9:19 am
I wouldnt take a healthy DMC off the field for Bush either.
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Me, you, Hue, Al, and every other sane person.
But this is about Bush’s mindset. He has a bit of leverage right now if the Raiders do in fact want to keep him long term. He could very well be telling them this is my last year if this, that, or whatever doesn’t happen with me here. I’m a UFA next year and I’m outta here. I’d love to stay if …..
July 28th, 2011 at 9:20 am
Where has Raider O been? Mustafa get butthurt when the vest was put to rest?
I love being able to tell my wife that someone in this world thinks I’m “preppie”, lol
July 28th, 2011 at 9:20 am
Chargerschoker has to be an MR clone to be that out of touch with reality…
Bush is restricted moron. Keep pace or shut your face.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:21 am
We have the wrong offensive linemen signing themselves to the team!
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LOL!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:23 am
chargersChickenchoker
I am a troll because I point out the obvious?
July 28th, 2011 at 9:23 am
Why waste their time with a stud like Condo entranched in front of them?
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So that we don’t have to put one more youngster with potential (like Van Dyke, Chekwa, MsFadden or Ausberry) on the practice squad.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:24 am
I hear what your saying J, but I think he would have the same leverage if he signed his tender and played.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:24 am
“We have the wrong offensive linemen signing themselves to the team!”
I know that was funny I have to give MR credit for making me laugh this morning.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:26 am
I meant anyone can register, Bo. This blog is open to anyone..willing to register. Seems Bcz wants commenters that he disagrees with to be banned. That’s just not going to happen. But he can start his own blog any time he wants, and ban anyone he wants! I don’t know what’s holding him up. Seems he’d rather tell IBA how to run their blog.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:27 am
bcz24 Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 9:20 am
Chargerschoker has to be an MR clone to be that out of touch with reality…
Bush is restricted moron. Keep pace or shut your face.
That was a typo kid , I know he’s restricted ! Go eat a salty cream burrito!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:30 am
Ther isnt a huge market for bush, and he already said he wants to come back. it has been reported by local raider beat writter tafur that the deal is nearly done
July 28th, 2011 at 9:30 am
Nice article for rookies at NFP, great advice!
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-rookie-checklist.html
July 28th, 2011 at 9:30 am
No I dont. Just YOU… I want annoying race baiting trolls banned. I disagree with mistic all the time, never called for him to be banned. I disagree with raiderrockstar about 70% of the time, dont want him banned. Hell I dont even want you banned, you are free to post as much as you want, I just want the ability to filter your trash out of my day because you annoy me. You contribute nothing. We could sign Tom Brady tomorrow, have him throw 60 td passes and you would still whine that he didnt throw 61. I simply want an ignore feature so I personally dont have to read your trash.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:31 am
Look back at post #74 … it just goes to show that, yes, we do have aliens in the blog …
LMFAO
July 28th, 2011 at 9:31 am
Yeah, of course I’m Chargerschoke. It’s just like me to focus on the offensive line and blame them for our failures, and let Al off the hook. I think bcz was one of the LAPD detectives that arrested the wrong guy in the Bryan Stowe beating.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:32 am
bcz24 Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 9:30 am
No I dont. Just YOU… I want annoying race baiting trolls banned. I disagree with mistic all the time, never called for him to be banned. I disagree with raiderrockstar about 70% of the time, dont want him banned. Hell I dont even want you banned, you are free to post as much as you want, I just want the ability to filter your trash out of my day because you annoy me. You contribute nothing. We could sign Tom Brady tomorrow, have him throw 60 td passes and you would still whine that he didnt throw 61. I simply want an ignore feature so I personally dont have to read your trash.
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Sicerely,
Derek Anderson
July 28th, 2011 at 9:32 am
I don’t think you should be banned, MR. I would defend to the death your right to spin ridiculous conspiracy theories that discredit Al Davis in favor of sidekicks.
Hell, I’ll even defend your taking schadenfreude in Raider misfortunes while at the same time calling yourself a “fan”. If you were banned, it might actually lead some to believe that your claptrap theories were true.
So have at it buddy, be the best Raider “fan” that you can be!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:33 am
lol. race baiting trolls. If they banned every race baiting troll here, you’d probably be the first one gone, bcz. I’ve seen you do your fair share.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:34 am
What conspiracy theories have I ever offered to “discredit” Al? All I ever said is that Al Davis has never won a Super Bowl without Ron Wolf’s help, while Ron Wolf has won a Super Bowl without Al Davis’s help. That’s not a theory. That’s a fact!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:35 am
So the Texans are the front runners on Nnamdi because of the lack of State income taxes?
Wow, I guess Nnamdi really is in this thing solely for the $$.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:35 am
squeaky wheel gets the oil, Bcz, lol.
I’m just saying I completely understand Bush’s point of view. He’s making some type of statement to the Raiders that he wants to be on the field. If you have no intention of playing me, let me move on.
I doubt he’s dumb enough to, uh, hold out(?) past Aug 4th’ish, the start of the new league year. FAs can’t practice with the team until then anyway, right?
Or it very well could be that the Raiders just haven’t gotten to him yet. Heck that helluva weapon out of the backfield Reece hasn’t been signed yet, and he’s a starter, lol.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:38 am
Is it true that rod woodson contacted Hu jack about coming to oakland to coach for the silver and black? WOW!!! And you thought nobody wanted to come here.
Comical
July 28th, 2011 at 9:38 am
As long as nnam dont sign with the jets im cool with it. If texans are front runners and Jets drop out then Al comes in i think nnam would have better chances here if he stays than going to houston
July 28th, 2011 at 9:38 am
Rumors are Nnamdi to Houston, 9ers and Jets. Texans and 9ers aren’t noticeably better than we are and I’m assuming Nnam isn’t all about the money. The Jets are a sb contender so if he really wants to win I get it but what happened to guys that stick with the same team through thick and thin and here he’s in his hometown were an up and comer and we could probably pay what NYJ will? Another thing is I’m guessing our receivers and QB will be a little improved just with more experience in the offense/league but losing Nnam and Huff we’ve gone a step back in the secondary so have we really improved?
July 28th, 2011 at 9:39 am
What isn’t a fact is what you take away from that, i.e. that Al Davis deserves no credit for those SBs or that Ron Wolf deserves more. Do I have to put Ron Wolf’s quote that directly contradicts your theory about Ron Wolf in front of you AGAIN?
For the umpteenth time, not even arch Raider hater Tom Jackson believes what you believe.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:39 am
Go eat a salty cream burrito!
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Please refrain from thought provoking phrases that end up being disgusting visuals.
I’d say 99.8% of us here are not into ghheey porn.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:40 am
“Wow, I guess Nnamdi really is in this thing solely for the $$.”
They always are even though they say otherwise. I guess its just not that PC to come out and say I am all about the money!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:40 am
Eddie McGee (Illinois), Derrick Jones (California, Pa.) and Steven Goulet (Ohio) might give us more than DHB, Chaz Schilens & Nick Miller did last year!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:41 am
Well, Mistic, anyone who ever said that nobody wants to come to Oakland and coach now stands corrected. Turns out the coveted Rod Woodson, who several teams had made lucrative head coaching offers to, chose to come to the Raiders as an assistant! Don’t doubt Al’s pull! lol.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:42 am
I disagree with raiderrockstar about 70% of the time,
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That % is skewed because of his volume of Kirk Morrison posts.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:43 am
Davy, there’s no implication. It’s just a fact that people can interpret any way they want to. Al Davis never won a Super Bowl without Ron Wolf’s help. Ron Wolf has, on the other hand, won a Super Bowl without Al Davis’s help. I’m sorry facts like this are so offensive to you. But we have every right to express them here.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:44 am
347.Silverandblack666 Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 9:40 am
“Wow, I guess Nnamdi really is in this thing solely for the $$.”
They always are even though they say otherwise. I guess its just not that PC to come out and say I am all about the money!
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I guess we should have know that after he re-signed with us for 3 years at $15+ mill a year…..not much winning going on in these parts for the past 8 years.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:45 am
Also, Davy, there is no Ron Wolf quote that contradicts the fact that he won a Super Bowl without Al Davis’s help, while Al has never won one without his help, because it’s indisputable. Ron Wolf can contradict any interpretations of this fact, but he can not contradict the fact in itself. It’s impossible. Those facts stand alone and are indisputable.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:46 am
Raiders 16-0 is the only way to think for the upcoming season, don’t be loss predictors!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:47 am
That’s all the proof you need that Chargerschoke is me! lol. Good detective work, Bcz, aka officer Barbrady
July 28th, 2011 at 9:49 am
I’m not offended, MR. Your innocent act is quite adorable. You don’t restrict yourself to stating that piece of circumstantial evidence you call facts. You infer into them and pontificate out of them. But I’m here to tell you, Ron Wolf has a message for people who express what you express:
“Al is 100 percent involved. For anyone to say anything different would be incorrect. He runs it. Everything I know about this game is directly attributable to what I learned working with Al Davis. I still think when it comes to every facet of the game of football, he’s the best there is in the National Football League. Al Davis took the time to train me. I was very fortunate to have that opportunity.”
If you have so much respect for Ron Wolf, why not try believing him? LOL.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:49 am
If you have ever looked at a naked woman after she’s had some good bedroom aerobics then you would know what a salty creme burrito is!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:50 am
Love Al Davis but couldn’t he have saved some $ on the Routt and Hiram Eugene deals? And you know Wimbley’s gonna get way over paid
July 28th, 2011 at 9:51 am
Michael Bush has chosen NOT to report to camp with his teammates
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Yikes!
McFadden, Jones & Rankin won’t miss him
July 28th, 2011 at 9:51 am
Circumstantial evidence. He’s never won since he started wearing jumpsuits either, I blame the jumpsuits. You can’t prove that it’s the lack of Ron Wolf any more than I can prove it’s the questionable fashion choices.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:51 am
Are the three or four good players the Raiders could sign for the price of Nnamdi, as mentioned by Al Davis in the Hue Jackson presser, are those three or four players Jarvis Moss, Jon Condo and a bunch of undrafted free agents?
If so I will be deeply disappointed.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:52 am
11-5 or 10-6 is my guess just no lower than 9-7
July 28th, 2011 at 9:53 am
Davy, I find it admirable of Ron Wolf to give Al Davis most of the credit. He’s a modest man. But there’s nothing he can say that will change the fact that he won a Super Bowl WITHOUT Al’s help, while Al never won a Super Bowl without his. I commend Wolf on his modesty, but facts are facts. They can’t be disputed.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:53 am
I disagree with raiderrockstar about 70% of the time,
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That % is skewed because of his volume of Kirk Morrison posts
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LOL!
don’t forget Johnnie Lee Higgins & CJ37
I was right about McFadden, Huff & McClain last year, wasn’t I?
July 28th, 2011 at 9:54 am
Davey, I’m not offering any evidence. I have nothing to prove. Just pointing out a fact. Al Davis never won a Super Bowl without Ron Wolf’s help. Ron Wolf did win a Super Bowl without Al Davis’s help. Just stating those facts, that’s all. People can interpret them however they want.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:54 am
I’m looking for 1-0. We’ve only been over .500 once since 2002. Get up early and stay there for 10+ years
July 28th, 2011 at 9:55 am
Are the three or four good players the Raiders could sign for the price of Nnamdi, as mentioned by Al Davis in the Hue Jackson presser, are those three or four players Jarvis Moss, Jon Condo and a bunch of undrafted free agents?
If so I will be deeply disappointed.
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Dakota,
those 3 or 4 players haven’t been inked yet.
They are Zach Miller, Desmond Bryant, Sam Williams & Charlie Frye!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:56 am
According to NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi, Houston is now in the “lead” for Asomugha’s services. He believes the deal would average between $12-14 million per season.
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He’s back in our price range.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:56 am
I’ll take Jonathan Joseph or Dawan Landry over Huff anyday, like Sapp said the guy is soft , saw him whiff on many a tackle last season, he only stepped up some because it was his contract year, after signing and getting guaranteed money he will revert to his don’t hit and get hurt mentality for whomever he signs with!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:57 am
# RAIDER Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 9:41 am
Well, Mistic, anyone who ever said that nobody wants to come to Oakland and coach now stands corrected. Turns out the coveted Rod Woodson, who several teams had made lucrative head coaching offers to, chose to come to the Raiders as an assistant! Don’t doubt Al’s pull! lol.
# RAIDER Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 9:41 am
Well, Mistic, anyone who ever said that nobody wants to come to Oakland and coach now stands corrected. Turns out the coveted Rod Woodson, who several teams had made lucrative head coaching offers to, chose to come to the Raiders as an assistant! Don’t doubt Al’s pull! lol.
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We have the best coaching staff we have had in years. It doesnt matter nor can it be proven how many suitors have called for woodson to coach. The facty is he is a hof guy that played for us in this exact system. He played in our system and was the last guy to do it well. He obviuosly helped coach/ develop nnamdi according to nnamdi’s own testimony. He he has two guys that he was with here, beikert and bresnahan. So he is a perfect fit for our situation. With the influx of young talent on the back end and with struggling safties, he is a god send. If any body cant teach db play the al davis way, it is rod woodson. end of story.
One more thing. Any time you have high profile coaches players or ex players showing interest or commitment to your brand it is a good thing for the organization. guys like woodson seymore, saunders and the like prove that raider brand is still desirable. No different than nike hiring famous athletes and club owners promoting the celebrities that will host parties in their venue.
you dont get it?
July 28th, 2011 at 9:57 am
There’s a difference between modesty and a verbal bj, MR. You know all us Al Davis fans that KK calls “bootlickers”? That isn’t modesty, it’s a “bootlicking”.
The guy said you are incorrect, and very specifically. If you respect him, accept it.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:58 am
49ers cut Nate Clements.
Nnamdi Asomugha to SF?
July 28th, 2011 at 9:59 am
Oh, Mistic, I believe Ron Woodson had some offers. It’s rumored around the league that he’s the next Bill Walsh.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:59 am
the deal would average between $12-14 million per season.
He’s back in our price range
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maybe if there wasn’t a salary cap!
July 28th, 2011 at 9:59 am
Apparently Barksdale is the only pick not yet signed.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:00 am
ClaytonESPN: The 49ers release of cornerback Nate Clements clears $15.7 million of cap room. That should put them in the Nnamdi hunt [via Twitter]
I doubt Namn signs with the 9′ers. Just can’t picture that!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:00 am
# Davy Jones Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 9:49 am
I’m not offended, MR. Your innocent act is quite adorable. You don’t restrict yourself to stating that piece of circumstantial evidence you call facts. You infer into them and pontificate out of them. But I’m here to tell you, Ron Wolf has a message for people who express what you express:
“Al is 100 percent involved. For anyone to say anything different would be incorrect. He runs it. Everything I know about this game is directly attributable to what I learned working with Al Davis. I still think when it comes to every facet of the game of football, he’s the best there is in the National Football League. Al Davis took the time to train me. I was very fortunate to have that opportunity.”
If you have so much respect for Ron Wolf, why not try believing him? LOL.
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Hilarious!!!!
Ding ding ding, winner by knockout
July 28th, 2011 at 10:00 am
maybe if there wasn’t a salary cap!
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Considering the Raiders’ other free agency targets thus far, the salary cap means very little to them. Looks like they have something worked out if they’re going after luxury signings like Cromartie and Goldson.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:01 am
Skins cut Casey Rabach & Maake Kemoetau…
Go get’em Al!
quality affordable depth.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:01 am
Davy, there is nothing Ron Wolf can say to dispute facts. Nobody can say anything to dispute facts. They’re facts. It is a FACT, that Ron Wolf won a Super Bowl without Al Davis’s help. It is also a FACT, that Al Davis has never won a Super Bowl without Ron Wolf’s help. Those are facts. The interpretation of those facts can be argued till we’re blue in the face. But the facts stand alone. And I’m merely expressing them.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:02 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 9:58 am
49ers cut Nate Clements.
Nnamdi Asomugha to SF?
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SF? No way! Nnamdi wants to play for a winner …
July 28th, 2011 at 10:02 am
I doubt Namn signs with the 9′ers. Just can’t picture that!
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DV,
could you picture Marcus Allen in a Chiefs jersey?
July 28th, 2011 at 10:03 am
SF? No way! Nnamdi wants to play for a winner
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#21 goes to the highest bidder. I’m thinking Washington or SF
BCZ may be correct saying Houston. They’re definately interested
July 28th, 2011 at 10:03 am
# RAIDER Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 9:59 am
Oh, Mistic, I believe Ron Woodson had some offers. It’s rumored around the league that he’s the next Bill Walsh.
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Gradkowski raider,
Who cares. you cant prove weather or not he has been courted before he chose to come here, and if you could it still wouldnt matter.
He is the perfect fit for our team and situation.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:04 am
Niners have Harbaugh now. Maybe Nnamdi thinks they have a chance. If they’re willing to pay him top dollar on top of it? Why not? He’s not going to win a Super Bowl in Oakland. No chance, whatsoever. He knows that much.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:04 am
Are the three or four good players the Raiders could sign for the price of Nnamdi, as mentioned by Al Davis in the Hue Jackson presser, are those three or four players Jarvis Moss, Jon Condo and a bunch of undrafted free agents?
If so I will be deeply disappointed.
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It’s still too early Dakota. There’s a whole lot of players to sign and number crunching. How fast do you want an 80 y/o GM to work? lol
July 28th, 2011 at 10:04 am
WR’s Chad Johnson & Steve Smith are now both officially off the trade block.
Can we please quit talking about them now ???
July 28th, 2011 at 10:04 am
I’d prefer Nnamdi go to the niners since that is the AFC. However my gut tells me the Texans will prevail
July 28th, 2011 at 10:05 am
Mistic, I agree. Rod Woodson’s similarities to Rex Ryan are endless. I think he’ll turn the team around right away.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:05 am
Er, niners in the NFC. You get it
July 28th, 2011 at 10:07 am
Steve Breaston agreed to terms with the Chiefs on a five-year contract that reunited him with Kansas City head coach Todd Haley
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uh oh!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:07 am
# RAIDER Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 10:05 am
Mistic, I agree. Rod Woodson’s similarities to Rex Ryan are endless. I think he’ll turn the team around right away.
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I have no idea what this is supposed to mean,
who do you agree with? i have never mentioned rex ryan.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:08 am
391.RaiderRockstar Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 10:07 am
Steve Breaston agreed to terms with the Chiefs on a five-year contract that reunited him with Kansas City head coach Todd Haley
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uh oh!
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I am sure DVD is up to stopping this guy! I mean DVD ALMOST got to start in College lol!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:08 am
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July 28th, 2011 at 10:08 am
go get Marcus Stroud!
I like the Seymour, Kelly, Henderson, Stroud rotation
Houston, ShoNasty, Bryant, Scott/Moss at DE
July 28th, 2011 at 10:09 am
I’m messing with you, Mistic. I actually like Rod Woodson. I just don’t know if his willingness to work in Oakland just outright dispels any theories that no good coaches want to come here. Rod Woodson is yet to prove himself as a real coach.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:09 am
we need a new article
July 28th, 2011 at 10:09 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 10:07 am
Steve Breaston agreed to terms with the Chiefs on a five-year contract that reunited him with Kansas City head coach Todd Haley
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uh oh!
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No worries — again, this year, Mr. Breaston: allow me to introduce you to Mr. McClain!!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:10 am
Rod Woodson = Vince Lombardi
July 28th, 2011 at 10:10 am
Dakota Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 9:35 am
So the Texans are the front runners on Nnamdi because of the lack of State income taxes?
Wow, I guess Nnamdi really is in this thing solely for the $$.
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Always has been.
He could have taken less money two or three years ago to go to a winner. Al paid him crazy money to stay. Then asked Nnamdi if he wanted be traded. Al could have gotten a 1st and a player/3rd. Now, after, what, 60, 65 mil?, Nnamdi walks away in free agency to the highest bidder, who will probably have a worse record than Oakland.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:11 am
I like that NFL Films clip where Rod Woodson is stomping up and down the sideline in a checkered suit, yelling, “matriculate. We need to matriculate! Matriculate!”
July 28th, 2011 at 10:11 am
Mr. McClain?
You mean our less than spectacular rookie MLB?
Ooooooh scary lol.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:11 am
By the way,
good morning RRS, Dakota, J, MR, Mistic, et al.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:12 am
Forget about this Nnamdi guy. We’ve got a group of semi-good CB’s that will probably get it done. Stopping the run (for a change) is way more important
July 28th, 2011 at 10:13 am
DV,
could you picture Marcus Allen in a Chiefs jersey?
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Nor Tim Brown in a Tampa jersey! You have a point…but other than getting paid more in San fran, what would he be thinking? He’s gotta factor in being on a good team? Imo San Fran isn’t going deep into the playoffs or may not even take that division.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Chiefs added Ryan Lilja, Tony Moeaki & Dexter McCluster to boost the passing game last year.
So far have added Steve Breaston & Jonathan Baldwin this offseason …
Pioli & Haley are putting Matt Cassel in a position to succeed.
meanwhile, Jason Campbell has a new Head Coach, different OC, 4 new starters on the O-Line and he’s stuck with the same crappy WR’s from last season – woohoo!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:14 am
404.SR Raider Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 10:12 am
Forget about this Nnamdi guy. We’ve got a group of semi-good CB’s that will probably get it done. Stopping the run (for a change) is way more important
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Nothing happending on the run D front thus far….so it will be interesting to see how opponents do against us now that we no longer cut the field in half in passing situations and still can’t stop the run.
Chuck B, you better pull a fkn 340 lb NT bunny out of your hat!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Mistic, this is my favorite Rod Woodson photo:
http://bit.ly/neD6s9
July 28th, 2011 at 10:16 am
If Barksdale does end up starting the upside is that he logged 39 starts at LSU so he is not a Mario Henderson/Bruce Campbell type project. He can adjust to the pro game easier than Campbell. Signing Gaither would allow the opportunity to work in one other rookie/1st year starter. LT Gaither LG Campbell WIZ RG Barksdale RT Veldeer. Campbell is far to physically gifted to not be given every opportunity to become a starter. There has never been a physical specimen like him in the combine that I can very remember. Veldeer is a physical freak too. Wylie needs to go with these young guys and let them learn on the job.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:16 am
Breaston was a product of a great QB and 2 outstanding receivers to draw coverage. He was playing against crappy nickles and safeties the last time he did anything worth mentioning. He will be as good as chris chambers in KC.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:17 am
This place is becoming the Rag on Raiders chatroom again
July 28th, 2011 at 10:17 am
Ausberry and Gordon have signed.
That’s 3 TEs on the roster.
Miller better stop trippin!
I’d drop a million off the offer each day that passes.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:19 am
I just want to know what team out there is a Zach Miller away from getting to the playoffs?
July 28th, 2011 at 10:21 am
Dakota Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 10:11 am
Mr. McClain?
You mean our less than spectacular rookie MLB?
Ooooooh scary lol.
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C’mon Dakota – give the man a break. He’s scary to opponents two times a game, at least (the rest of the time, he’s just scary to the Nation)!!
July 28th, 2011 at 10:21 am
Titans officially announced the release of VY
July 28th, 2011 at 10:22 am
“Can you feeel it? Can you feeeeeel it?!?… can you feeeeel whats about to happen on that field?” -Ray Lewis
I LOVE FOOTBALL!!!!
Raider Nation,
Can more of you well informed, realistic optimists step up and post, please?
All these Silky Johnson @$$ Playa Hater’s Ball, mawf*[kas ain’t repn right. Hate hate hate hate hate hate hate.
(in my gentle, sarcastic counselor voice)
Haters,
I understand that you were raised on “Commitment to Excellence” and have been dissapointed by the recent history of your team. Remember “Just Win Baby?” Yes, I know you do. Well, they just won more games last year than they did in the previous 7 and there are enough reasons to believe they can do even better this year if you look for them. Shhhhhh, yes yes I know you want another SB ring but you must be patient and support the ones who are working to get you one. Can you do that? No? Then hate on, B*+<#es!
GO RAIDERS!!!!
Jan 8, 2012
Raiders host Wildcard game
July 28th, 2011 at 10:24 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 10:00 am
# Davy Jones Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 9:49 am
I’m not offended, MR. Your innocent act is quite adorable. You don’t restrict yourself to stating that piece of circumstantial evidence you call facts. You infer into them and pontificate out of them. But I’m here to tell you, Ron Wolf has a message for people who express what you express:
“Al is 100 percent involved. For anyone to say anything different would be incorrect. He runs it. Everything I know about this game is directly attributable to what I learned working with Al Davis. I still think when it comes to every facet of the game of football, he’s the best there is in the National Football League. Al Davis took the time to train me. I was very fortunate to have that opportunity.”
If you have so much respect for Ron Wolf, why not try believing him? LOL.
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Hilarious!!!!
Ding ding ding, winner by knockout
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Thank you, thank you. It’s what I do.
Seriously, though, not going to take credit. Showing up someone who’s pimping Ron Wolf while refusing to listen to Ron Wolf is like shooting fish in a barrel. It’s easy to make a zealot look stupid.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:24 am
Plunketthead Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 10:17 am
This place is becoming the Rag on Raiders chatroom again
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Not everyone is the Perennial Greatest Raider Fan Ever Award Winner, Plunk.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:27 am
You guys give Nnamdi a break. Just because the guy might choose to live in a place with no state income tax, that doesn’t mean he’s solely in it for the money. He would still get to play the game he loves, practicing every day against the best WR in the game in Andre Johnson which would only perfect his craft even more; and yes, he wouldn’t have to pay state income tax! Anyone living in Nevada, Florida or Texas will tell you that money goes a loooooong way living in those spots. It’s the same as players fleeing Canada ’cause they’re tired of getting ripped for almost half of their bread. He’s human so he’s at least gonna consider that like any of us would.
As far as I’m concerned, the guy is a Raider. Let him flirt with the whole recruiting process and enjoy it ’cause he deserves it, and then if he leaves for a lame spot who has no chance at contending, lets rip him, Lol, but good grief…. He’s still a Raider as of now, and last I checked, he’s not Derrick Gibson. No reason to rip the man.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:30 am
415.bcz24 Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 10:21 am
Titans officially announced the release of VY
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Just. Say. No.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:34 am
Raiders need to do something at DL, LB or S to beef up the run defense
July 28th, 2011 at 10:34 am
Say what you want about VY, the man is a winner…..the older and more mentally mature he gets, the more good things lie ahead for him….
July 28th, 2011 at 10:35 am
I guess what plunketthead saying is that to be a true fan you must be a moron, which many on here are. There is a reason why no team had ever lost 10 or more games for 7 straight years and we have not had winning season in 8 years.. Those of you who think we are a playoff caliber-team this year are myopic AL-admiring sycophants. I have been a fan all my life and Al delivered a lot of happiness in the 70’s, 80’s, and early 2000’s. The fact that is that we cannot get out of the toilet, because we are not a well-run organization. Until Al gets some quality help running the organization we will continue to be what we are: which is not a contender.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:36 am
# RAIDER Says:
July 28th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Mistic, this is my favorite Rod Woodson photo:
http://bit.ly/neD6s9
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lol you have issues bra.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:36 am
What indication has there been that VY has gotten more mature at all? If he’d matured, he wouldn’t have been run out of Tennessee on a rail.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:38 am
JasonLaCanfora: Was kicking around options for Vince Young on NFL Network w/ @michaelombardi. We both could see OAK being a possibility once he is released [via Twitter]
July 28th, 2011 at 10:38 am
Besides Schilens, Moore is the surest handed WR he have
July 28th, 2011 at 10:42 am
417. Kudos…:)
July 28th, 2011 at 10:43 am
A lot more people in that organization and Tenn fans hated Jeff Fisher a lot more than they hated Vince in these recent years. The owner over there loved Vince, but knew he couldn’t show that sort of favoritism and let Vince run the coach off because him and Jeff didn’t get along, so he had to let go of Vince too. Thats why Fisher hated it so much there, ’cause Vince wasn’t “his” prototypical QB and the owner wanted him playing and starting.
And not only was dude a winner, he was a winner with bum receivers. BUMS. I’ll take a 30-16 record any day with the receivers he had….
July 28th, 2011 at 10:44 am
427 – Don’t forget about Jacoby….he’s got stickys on him too.
July 28th, 2011 at 10:53 am
“Say what you want about VY,”
Loser, head case, weak arm strength and makes poor decisions.
there I said what I wanted about VY!
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