Boss smitten by Raiders, coach Jackson
By Steve Corkran
Saturday, August 6th, 2011 at 3:23 pm in 2011 Preseason, Oakland Raiders.
Tight end Kevin Boss worked out for the Raiders on Wednesday. The Raiders liked what they saw, and coach Hue Jackson met with Boss for dinner that night. It was all over at that point. Boss’ decision was made up.
“The moment I met coach Jackson, I could just feel his energy and it was just exciting for me,” Boss said. “Within moments of meeting him, I felt on board with his ideas and, like he was saying, his passion for the game, just his energy, is just exciting to be around and just thrilled to be a part of it now.”
Jackson said the feeling was mutual.
“When we set out to find a tight end to add to our football team … we brought Kevin in and worked him out, and sitting down and having dinner with him, and us just talking about football and his passion for the game and exactly what he wanted to accomplish in his career, we kind of had a mutual feeling there,” Jackson said. “And, obviously, we had a need at a position there, and watching tape of him, and knowing him a little bit through the league and watching what he’s done in his career, it was just a great fit.”
Boss signed a four-year deal Friday, spoke with the media this afternoon and is set to hit the practice field for his first practice in a Raiders uniform in a matter of minutes. He will be wearing No. 87. The No. 89 he wore for his four seasons with the New York Giants is the property of wide receiver Nick Miller at this time.
The Raiders signed Boss so that he could help fill the void created by the defection of Zach Miller to the Seattle Seahawks last Tuesday. Boss isn’t shying away from the challenge.
“One of my biggest assets is being a pass catcher, so I’m going to do whatever they ask me to do in terms of lining up in different positions,” Boss said. “It’s going to be fun. Zach Miller had a lot of success here, and I am hoping to continue that success at this position.”
A few other snippets from Boss’ news conference:
On the prospect of blocking for running backs Darren McFadden and Michael Bush:
“It’s exciting. Whenever you have two backs like that that you’re blocking for, it makes it exciting. You want to spring that key block that puts them in the end zone. It’s going to be a lot of fun to have those two backs. When I was in New York we had a couple good backs with Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs. It’s going to be fun.”
On how much it helps playing for a Super Bowl-winning team as a rookie in 2007:
“That was a great experience for me. It’s definitely going to help me along my career. As a rookie coming in kind of late in the season and replacing Shockey when he got hurt – I prepared the whole season like I was going to be the starter. A lot of the NFL is just situational, being in the right place at the right time and then when you get there making the most of your opportunities. I’m excited to bring that experience here to the Raiders and looking forward to making a push to the playoffs this year.”
On his knowledge of the Raiders before signing here:
“Being a West Coast guy I always grew up keeping an eye on them being closer to them, they were always on TV. It’s a great organization, a lot of the Hall of Famer have played here and left their mark here. I’m thrilled to be a part of it now.”
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August 6th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
THAT’S BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE WANTED HIM!!ALL WASHED UP !!!
August 6th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
AFC West Champs!!!
August 6th, 2011 at 3:30 pm
HAHAHAHh
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Being a West Coast guy I always grew up keeping an eye on them being closer to them, they were always on TV
HAHAHAHAH…. TV?? hahaha TV???? guess he never heard of the blackouts here
August 6th, 2011 at 3:30 pm
I wish they were on TV.. at least when they move to LA I can watch them on NFL ticket
August 6th, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Raiderman, someone here will provide a link just before gametime. Check back here on thursday.
August 6th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
Ford, Murphy, Moore, Boss, McFadden, Jones, and Bush….we have some weapons there.
August 6th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
To Dvrdyk your erroneous comment just leads me to believe your a. a tool b. A few beers short of a six pack or both. NFL redone with adthe.me on the laptop isn’t too bad. Def would be nice in HD and to not get cut off for five minutes at a time throughout the gae!
August 6th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
K.Boss is an upgrade on Z.Miller:
Better blocker – more physical.
Better Red Zone target – makes the plays that score the points.
Proven winner – the only SuperBowl winner on the Offence.
And he’s cheaper.
August 6th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
HEY NO.2 YOU MEAN AFC WEST CHUMPS!!!!
August 6th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
I hope someone post links to the games cuz adthe.net and firstrow.net were seized
August 6th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
#9 Fail troll is fail
How little of a life must you have to go troll a Raider blog?
August 6th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
Dvrick Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
THAT’S BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE WANTED HIM!!ALL WASHED UP !!!
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“Screams from the haters, got a nice ring to it…”
August 6th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Dvrick Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
THAT’S BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE WANTED HIM!!ALL WASHED UP !!!
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Of course. That’s why both Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin made personal appeals to keep him and were bummed that he left.
Meanwhile, you’ve got Tarvaris Jackson at QB. Welcome to 4-12.
August 6th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
CAN’T WAIT TIL THE GAMES ARE ACTUALLY PLAYED AND YOU BIG TALKERS HAVE TO EAT YOUR WORDS.YOU KNOW AS WELL AS I DO THE RAIDERS ARE WORSE THEN LAST YEAR.I KINDA FEEL SORRY FOR YOU POOR FOOLS AND YOUR IDIOTIC OWNER.MADDEN DOESN’T EVEN LIKE THE RAIDERS LOL
August 6th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
#6: and Chaz and Taiwan…those guys are explosive and are still far down the list. We are stacked in regard to playmakers!
August 6th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Dvrick Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
THAT’S BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE WANTED HIM!!ALL WASHED UP !!!
Dvrick Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
HEY NO.2 YOU MEAN AFC WEST CHUMPS!!!!
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HEY #1&9 DPRICK, GET BACK IN YOUR TREE, TROLL!!!!!
August 6th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
DVRIC: go to the room of a team you like…why are u even here?
August 6th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
I see all the Raider games cuz I live in the San Joaquin valley. I really like Boss. I think he has the ability to exceed what Miller has done thus far. Boss already has more scores than Miller does. He’s a better blocker than Miller. He can catch as good as Miller. Hopefully he is faster cuz Miller was pretty damn slow. lol. I can see Boss being the first Raider TE in a long time, or ever, to break a 1k yards receiving.
How about Denarius Moore? I was really stoked that he had drafted him after i did a lil research on him.
August 6th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Dvrick Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
CAN’T WAIT TIL THE GAMES ARE ACTUALLY PLAYED AND YOU BIG TALKERS HAVE TO EAT YOUR WORDS.YOU KNOW AS WELL AS I DO THE RAIDERS ARE WORSE THEN LAST YEAR.I KINDA FEEL SORRY FOR YOU POOR FOOLS AND YOUR IDIOTIC OWNER.MADDEN DOESN’T EVEN LIKE THE RAIDERS LOL
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Also, Raiders fans are more tech-savvy than Seachicken fans. If you ask nicely, we’ll teach you how to turn off the “Caps Lock” key.
August 6th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
DPRICK is a Seattle fan….lol! Total suck ass!!
August 6th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
If i’m not watching the game at the sports bar i use Firstrowsports.com to watch. Only thing that sucks about that site is they have a lot of advertisements that pop up.
August 6th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
Demon Raider: Moore has been generating more buzz in practices thus far than anyone. He had at least two 200 receiving yards games at Tennessee. Most in NCAA I’m thinking.
August 6th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
19: LMAO lmao
August 6th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Who could end up being the best player from this year’s draft class? I got my money on Moore.
Why don’t they restructure DHB’s contract since he has done next to nothing so far?
August 6th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Did you order the CODE BLACK?
August 6th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Ignore the troll. Do not respond to his hate. Go Raiders!!!
August 6th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
When I first saw the pick, I was like oh great another WR. But then I looked up some scouting reports and some highlights and I quickly changed my mind on him. I think he was thought to be a 3rd round pick, so he was a steal in the 5th round.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:01 pm
@deja vu I need new links, the two that I used last season got shutdown. Raider nation please post links. Thxs in advance!
August 6th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
KAME-TV which is available here in Reno, broadcasts every Raiders preseason game.. check their website, maybe it can be streamed.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Dvrick Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
CAN’T WAIT TIL THE GAMES ARE ACTUALLY PLAYED AND YOU BIG TALKERS HAVE TO EAT YOUR WORDS.YOU KNOW AS WELL AS I DO THE RAIDERS ARE WORSE THEN LAST YEAR.I KINDA FEEL SORRY FOR YOU POOR FOOLS AND YOUR IDIOTIC OWNER.MADDEN DOESN’T EVEN LIKE THE RAIDERS LOL
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LMFAO!!!!!!
Why don’t you worry about your team…if thats what you even want to call them that!
Raiders will win the division…write it down, take a picture…I don’t give a FUDGE!!
Lame @$$ Pigeons… Rats with wings…thats all they are!!
Galllery with a fudged up back and Miller with a hit or two from being a paraplegic…LMFAO!!!
And a coach who bailed out on his team…LOL..Petrino number 2!!!!!!!!!
9-2-2011…I got that day circled in on my calender….!!
August 6th, 2011 at 4:09 pm
They’re not allowing me to post the link for the site i watch live streaming. Just look up First row sports. com.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Hey Tech guys here. I just got a Droid 2.3 with the NFL package. Will I be able to watch pre-season on it. I’m older and not so up on this new technology, but learning one mistake at a time, lol. tia
August 6th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
DO NOT ENGAGE THE TROLL PLEASE. THANK YOU. AS YOU WERE…
August 6th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
32. No no you will not.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
I might be wrong about KAME, just checked their schedule for Thurs, and no Raiders
August 6th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Thanks, Nnam!
August 6th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
860Todd,
I’d try the links listed above on thursday. Chances are they’ll be on there.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
JB Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
misstimbrown Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
has anyone else not gotten their season tix via fedex yet???…..i remember reading in here that someone got theirs on monday and my job got theirs on wednesday…..just wondering if i should be worried….do not want to miss thursday preseason game……
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Got my tickets via Fed Ex on Monday. They were “Club” level tickets so maybe they are sending them out by category.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
silverandblackpS&B Pride’s Editors
Justin Smiley is no longer in camp. I wish him good luck. He was a nice guy.
3 minutes ago
August 6th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Raiders are better at the top than they were last season(and have been since they were in the Super Bowl);
Raiders have the best owner (when listening to people he has hired), because he has now hired people worth listening to; Head Coach Mr. Hue Jackson and a coaching staff that will get the best out of the Raider players and dominate the NFL;
Raiders are now solid at quarterback and one that started last season, and will lead the Raiders to the AFC West Division crown and into the playoffs, Mr. Jason Campbell.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Jersey, Conn here, time?
August 6th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
IF HUE JACKSON SAYS “OBVIOUSLY” ONE MORE TIME I’M GONNA GAUGE MY EYES OUT WITH A FORK!!!!
August 6th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
Discharge fan has been coming in here forever to brag about how they are going to the SB, that this is the year. hahahaha. Its over for northern tijuana. Raiders beat them like a redheaded stepchild last year and that will go on for at least a decade and a half.
Easiest job in SD = charger trophy case cleaner
August 6th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
I just got the new Motorola Photon 4G from Sprint (freakn awesome btw). I’m sitting at work right now streaming some spanish league soccer on the 2nd link (new adthe.tv sight) with a clear picture on a moderate – 3 bars -signal. Long story short, I fully expect to be here thursday night doing the same only watching our OAKLAND RAIDERS!!!!
Damn that felt good to type, lol.
What is it Code Black 2011? Whatever it is I’m down with it!
August 6th, 2011 at 4:27 pm
@PGutierrezCSN Paul Gutierrez
#raiders 1st team O-line – LT Veldheer LG Wiz C Satele RG Cooper RT Barnes
August 6th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Bush is in Camp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big Relief.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Jersey, Conn here, time?
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10pm est
August 6th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Wiz at LG? He wouldn’t be first Center to start at guard his rookie year, then move over.
Or maybe he’ll make Satale a backup by next week. Who knows?
August 6th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
@PGutierrezCSN Paul Gutierrez
#raiders 1st team O-line – LT Veldheer LG Wiz C Satele RG Cooper RT Barnes
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I can live w that. Satele & lil Wiz shoulder to shoulder doesn’t sound too bad at all. As long as Barnes lives up to his part of the bargain, that’s not a bad line at all.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Are they experimenting McClain at outside LB with Goethel mlb? I thought i seen that post yesterday.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Think we got a total Code Black on our hands right now. Destroy everything non-Raider related.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Did you order the CODE BLACK? DID YOU ORDER THE CODE BLACK?
August 6th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
here’s a goodsite
adthe.tv
August 6th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
here’s a goodsite
http://ilemi.me/
August 6th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
forget adthe.tv
August 6th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
No tweets from practice?
August 6th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
noteasilyimpressed Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
forget adthe.tv
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http://88.80.11.29
This is new link to that site.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Raiders are now solid at quarterback and one that started last season, and will lead the Raiders to the AFC West Division crown and into the playoffs, Mr. Jason Campbell
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I wish JC the best of luck and I wished that I shared your optimistic view. I’m just not seeing it. JC has his stingers and the back ups are not exactly stellar. If Soup starts and finishes 16 games with a decent QB rating……I will believe. I’m not a JC hater, just saying.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
thanks RaiderFanFromJersey!
August 6th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Did you order the CODE BLACK? DID YOU ORDER THE CODE BLACK?
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T-Minus 3 weeks, 1 day until total blackout. Please stand by.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
and no I don’t mean media black out. I mean world-wide blackout.
August 6th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
The over under on how many times Hue Jackson says “Obviously” after practice in today’s presser is 25
Place your bets!
August 6th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
noteasilyimpressed Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
thanks RaiderFanFromJersey!
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No doubt. Hey we gotta stick together. I’m salivating over here to utilize those links on my/our Raiders!
I know this is that time of year for optimism, but I have a funny feeling we could be on the verge of something special this year. I’m just sayin…
August 6th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
Thanks, Jersey, sorry was on phone. And thanks for the linc!
August 6th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Did you order the CODE BLACK? DID YOU ORDER THE CODE BLACK?
YOUR GODDAMM RIGHT I ORDERED THE CODE BLACK!!!!
August 6th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
SNB666,
Over, waay over, lol.
August 6th, 2011 at 5:00 pm
52.PlunkforHOF Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Did you order the CODE BLACK? DID YOU ORDER THE CODE BLACK?
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FCK yeah I did…game 1 Monday night. Orton or Tebow getting carried off the field in a body bag.
August 6th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Alex, Tebow going out in a body bag for
$2000.00.
August 6th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Did you order the CODE BLACK? DID YOU ORDER THE CODE BLACK?
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YOU’RE GODDAMN OBVIOUSLY RIGHT I DID!!!!!
August 6th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
“OBVIOUSLY” THE CODE BLACK WAS ORDERED AND “OBVIOUSLY” BULLY BALL WILL BE INTRODUCED ON THE 1ST MONDAY NIGHT GAME, “OBVIOUSLY” WE PLAN ON SWEEPING OUR DIVISION AGAIN AND “OBVIOUSLY” WE’RE GONNA MAKE THE PLAYOFFS THIS YEAR…. ISN’T IT OBVIOUS??
August 6th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Hey guys, does anyone know a site I can watch the Raider games live online? Im in Australia and only get Sunday and Monday night football, NFC at NFC and NFC at AFC. Cheers
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!
August 6th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Westoz.. scroll back up this page
August 6th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
I’M “OBVIOUSLY” GONNA WEAR A T-SHIRT THAT SAYS “BULLY BALL” FOR THE 1ST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON
August 6th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
PGutierrezCSNPaul Gutierrez
To quote Hue: wow!!! Denarius Moore with another spectacular downfield grab, beating DVD and Hiram
5 minutes ago
PGutierrezCSNPaul Gutierrez
Tyvon Branch with pick of Edwards
20 minutes ago
August 6th, 2011 at 5:13 pm
raiderzmaverick Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Damned – I’m excited! It’s true hat we actually on paper should have a worse team than last year. Nnamdi’s replacement isn’t anywhere near the same level. As much as you guys rag on him, Gallery was a solid lineman, so a minor downgrade. Boss isn’t as productive as Miller. So on paper we should be worse.
But, I think we’re actually quite a bit ahead.
1. Our QB play should be better just with a 2nd year in the same system.
2. Our WR play should be lightyears better (Schillens playing?!?, Ford in the game more, Murphy more consistent plus Moore!).
3. Our D-Line should play even better.
4. I think the mentality that Hue will bring will win us more games. I think it’s a “knock them down hard” defensive mentality going through training camp and the offensive will make full use of all our potential weapons. There are many threats on offensive that Hue and Saunders will take advantage of.
Maybe it’s just wishful thinking – but…we could have the first winning season since Gruden!
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right with you
August 6th, 2011 at 5:13 pm
linebackers should be better as well
August 6th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Wait until right before the game on Thursday. Someone usually has the game link posted here then.
August 6th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
Starting WR’s on MNF: Chaz, Moore, Ford
August 6th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
thanks again for the links! bookmarked. Go Raiders!!!
August 6th, 2011 at 5:27 pm
Starting WR’s on MNF: Chaz, Moore, Ford
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The way things are going in camp it might be little Nicky and Chad Jackson!!!lol
August 6th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
I’ll post a link to where I watch the pre season games, I live in Kansas and have used the same website for the last few years. I’m actually going to watch the UFC tonight on it as well.
What time does the game start Thurs.?
August 6th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
JB Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
misstimbrown Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
has anyone else not gotten their season tix via fedex yet???…..i remember reading in here that someone got theirs on monday and my job got theirs on wednesday…..just wondering if i should be worried….do not want to miss thursday preseason game……
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Got my tickets via Fed Ex on Monday. They were “Club” level tickets so maybe they are sending them out by category.
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now im a little worried…..my seats are also club level…section 215……ive tried calling the guy that sold them to us…said he would be at camp over the weekend…playing phone tag at this point……thanks for the “heads up” JB…..
August 6th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
There are a few serious trolls here spewing hate.Dvrick obviously.Boss is a welcome addition to the Raider Nation.Stats and film, he’s better than Miller.We haven’t lost a step.Defensive backfield is a concern, a lot of newbies in the secondary ranks.Routt is a target along with Johnson now,they will get worked. They will survive if we BLITZ BLITZ BLITZ.Pass rush should be improved, sic ‘em boys.
August 6th, 2011 at 5:35 pm
i believe 10:00 pm CST
August 6th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
raiderjhawk Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
I’ll post a link to where I watch the pre season games, I live in Kansas and have used the same website for the last few years. I’m actually going to watch the UFC tonight on it as well.
What time does the game start Thurs.?
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live in KC… i wanna watch ufc also… what is the link?!
August 6th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
Its 10P Eastern
August 6th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
PGutierrezCSNPaul Gutierrez
#raiders coach Hue Jackson says OL Justin Smiley has retired
5 minutes ago
August 6th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
I wouldnt mind bringing in Hayden he does have two more Ints than nnamdi from last year
August 6th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
#raiders coach Hue Jackson says OL Justin Smiley has retired
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Thats one tough MoFoing camp!
August 6th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Wow, did Hue work smiley that hard? Hopefully the guys left standing after camp come to play.
August 6th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
Arizona Game Thurs night 7PM PST
August 6th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Deja vu Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Are they experimenting McClain at outside LB with Goethel mlb? I thought i seen that post yesterday.
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McClain’s been out last two days. Goethel getting reps B4 that though I think. McClain’s looking good but nicked right now. Jerry said “Goethel’s better at shedding blockers in the run game and McClain’s better at angles.”
Who knows with Oaktown? Maybe just getting some reps for a promising young kid. Tell you this much though, Ricky Brown has been our back up MLB.
August 6th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
SEE YA JUSTIN SMILEY “OBVIOUSLY” YOU COULDN’T HANG, DONT LET THE DOOR HIT YA ON YOUR WAY OUT!, NOW WE CAN “OBVIOUSLY” BRING IN BRIAN WATERS, DO IT AL, WE “OBVIOUSLY” NEED MORE DEPTH ON THIS OLINE
August 6th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
For those of you in SO-CAL, Raider pre-season games WILL be telivised on KTLA ch.5….
I think,(not sure though) you can watch on the web via their web page http://www.ktla5.com
August 6th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
Why not play McClain at SLB and Goethel at MLB. Wimbley at WLB would be able to constantly be able to attack the LOS. No TE responsibilities.
August 6th, 2011 at 6:12 pm
No one does it better that Al Davis. And if the haters can’t handle it, that is their problem.
August 6th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Practice notes from today. I hope they’re right about DVD.
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2011_off_season
August 6th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Translation: Smiley was being outplayed by the UDFA’s, and decided to call it career.
Hasta.
August 6th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Silver and Black Pride.
Raiders 71
Denver 0
August 6th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
J Hill Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
Why not play McClain at SLB and Goethel at MLB. Wimbley at WLB would be able to constantly be able to attack the LOS. No TE responsibilities.
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No, no, no. McClain is a BEAST at MLB, and that’s where he should stay.
August 6th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
McClain was very good at MLB. No question about that.
If it’s about getting your 3 best LBs on the field, you have to be willing to ask yourself is Goethel the 3rd best LB or is Groves.
I think Wimbley would be a better WLB than Groves was.
I think McClain can be a better SLB than Wimbley was.
If for some odd reason we start the season with Goethel at MLBm I don’t see it as a bad thing.
August 6th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
Look for the Broncos to relocate their franchise to Utah after the Raiders dismantle them on national TV. You heard it hear first.
August 6th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
CODE BLACK 2011
August 6th, 2011 at 6:56 pm
Thinking abiout the Nnamdi departure a couple of thoughts emerge:
-He chose Philly over Dallas cuz he din’t wanna play for Rob Ryan again.
-He was sick of doing the “man to man” defense thing. He says he loves “roving” in Philly and playing differnt packages. He got a pick in his practice with Philly and he talked about how great that felt. He wants interceptiopns period. He wasn’t gonna get anymore in Oakland.
I think the factors above played big in Nnamdi’s mind.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Goethel at MLB??
No, no, no. Goethel is not an upgrade at MLB.
It isn’t about having the best 3 LB’s on the field, it’s about maximizing every position and getting the best out of all 11 positions.
I don’t think that experiment will work.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
The perils of New Mexico.
My local station on Thursday gives me Denver-Dallas.
Some definite semi-pro film study potential there, though.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
Why do you think the coaches are messing around with Goethel at MLB?
Why did they bring in Tatupu?
August 6th, 2011 at 7:16 pm
103.PlunkforHOF Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
CODE BLACK 2011
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RAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDEEEEEERRRRRSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!
August 6th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
J Hill Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
Why not play McClain at SLB and Goethel at MLB. Wimbley at WLB would be able to constantly be able to attack the LOS. No TE responsibilities.
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You’re an idiot.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
KoolKell Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
J Hill Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
Why not play McClain at SLB and Goethel at MLB. Wimbley at WLB would be able to constantly be able to attack the LOS. No TE responsibilities.
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You’re an idiot
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Geez. They guy’s just giving his opinion. Why so harsh?
August 6th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
107.J Hill Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
Why do you think the coaches are messing around with Goethel at MLB?
Why did they bring in Tatupu?
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Did the Raiders pick up Tatupu??????
August 6th, 2011 at 7:22 pm
BRING IN TATUPU TO PLAY WLB, LEAVE MCCLAIN IN THE MIDDLE, GOETHEL BACKUP MLB AND SPECIAL TEAMS STAND OUT, NUFF SAID, BE ONE HELLUVA DEFENSE
August 6th, 2011 at 7:22 pm
The coaches are having Goethel taking reps as a MLB, just in case mcClain gets injured, that’s it.
I have no problem switching Wimbley to WLB, as the teams’ primary focus is for him to get to the qb; McClain is our starting MLB, he is the qb of the defense.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
Idiot, is probably too strong, you just don’t know a thing about football.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
Does McClain have an undisclosed injury?
August 6th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
You know one player I would not mind the Raiders giving a crack at WLB, would be the rookie TE, Mr. Gordon, should he be the freakish athlete Mr. Van Dyke says he is, and he likes to lay the wood on the opposition, if does not have the hands to be a quality TE, then have him play defense.
It would be a shame to waste that talent as a 3rd string or practice squad TE.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Please get lofa tatupu and play him at wlb and jus have grovea back him up since he is struggling at camp
August 6th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
TheGeneral Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Please get lofa tatupu and play him at wlb and jus have grovea back him up since he is struggling at camp
EXACTLY!! MATTER OF FACT, CUT GROVES, HE’S GARBAGE
August 6th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
KoolKell Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
Idiot, is probably too strong, you just don’t know a thing about football
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See. U can’t fool me. You gotta let down that tough exterior every now and then. Quit trying to pretend you’re not a nice guy ya big lug.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
I remember debating African born players like Prince Amukamara and thinking there was nothing to the rumors that they were ’soft’.
Well Prince broke his foot and had surgery, out indefinitely.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
Goethel is not a starter!
August 6th, 2011 at 7:34 pm
Move RoMac out of the middle for Travis Goethel??
The only football he knows is video games.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
THE MOORE’S ARE THE ONES TO WATCH THIS YEAR….DENARIUS AND STERLING….BOTH WILL MAKE THE TEAM AND CONTRIBUTE, ALSO BARKSDALE IS GONNA BE A BARGAIN WHERE HE WAS DRAFTED, HE WILL START DAY 1 AND BE SOLID ALL YEAR
August 6th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
I think Sterling Moore is done for the season with a torn Achilles
August 6th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
NO WAY YOU TAKE MCPAIN OUT FROM THE MIDDLE, HE WILL BE THE CAPTAIN AND LEADER OF OUR DEFENSE FOR YEARS, WE’RE SET THERE
August 6th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
I think Sterling Moore is done for the season with a torn Achilles
WHERE DID YOU SEE THIS?
August 6th, 2011 at 7:39 pm
Yeah, I’ll believe it when I see it. No way that RoMac is going to give up his spot as the defenses QB, He has too much ego to move over. And if they move him, they will be admitting failure. Romac is just hurting and needs some rest. Jerry Mac creating news here, imo.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:41 pm
Sterling Moore should at least make the PS, but I doubt he makes the roster cutdown. And calling out Barskdale as an instant starter is premature. It’s preseason!
August 6th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Not Moore. Another rookie. Don’t remember his name.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
I’M STILL NOT SOLD ON CAMPBELL, I DO BELIEVE HE HOLDS THE BALL TOO LONG AND NEEDS TO MAKE HIS READS QUICKER, AND FOR A BRUTHA, HE SCRAMBLES AND RUNS LIKE AN OLD LADY, I HOPE HE PROVES ME WRONG THIS YEAR AND PLAYS WITH MORE CONFIDENCE INSTEAD OF HAVING THAT DEER IN HEADLIGHTS LOOK
August 6th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
guest123 Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 7:41 pm
Sterling Moore should at least make the PS, but I doubt he makes the roster cutdown. And calling out Barskdale as an instant starter is premature. It’s preseason!
GUEST, REMEMBER I SAID THIS
August 6th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
PGutierrezCSN Paul Gutierrez
“We’re going to be a tough, rugged football team that walks with a swagger and plays the way the #Raiders used to play.” coach Hue Jackson
August 6th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
GUEST, REMEMBER I SAID THIS
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noted pipelayer,
I am not yet ready to declare both Moores and Barks sure things. But I hope so.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
guest123 Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
PGutierrezCSN Paul Gutierrez
“We’re going to be a tough, rugged football team that walks with a swagger and plays the way the #Raiders used to play.” coach Hue Jackson
GREAT TO HEAR THIS, BUT I REMEMBER ART SHELL AND JOE BUGEL SAYING THE SAME THING, I WANNA ACTUALLY SEE IT ON THE FIELD THIS YEAR, BUT I LOVE HUE’S ENERGY, HE JUST NEEDS TO TAKE “OBVIOUSLY” OUT OF HIS VOCABULARY
August 6th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
Jerry said it’s “unlikely to come to pass, but the idea has been floated within the organization”.
If the coaching staff truly believes McClain is better at picking angles and Goethel is better at taking on blockers, then they should do whatever puts those players in a position to succeed.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
McClain’s only in his 2nd year. He still is learning angles and even tackling at this level. So far, he’s been mediocre by NFL standards, but pretty good for a rook. Now is not the time to start a controversy that would undermine his leadership. Goethel, besides all that, can’t stay healthy long enough to man the ILB.
August 7th, 2011 at 7:42 am
Boss said. “Within moments of meeting him, I felt on board with his ideas and, like he was saying, his passion for the game, just his energy, is just exciting to be around and just thrilled to be a part of it now.”
Welcmome to Hue Jack City
August 7th, 2011 at 8:04 am
130. Fair enough. This is a great opportunity for him.
He basically has one contract year to prove his worth. Seems like he’s having a very good offseason. We all want to see it work in the reg season. go Jason go!
August 7th, 2011 at 8:39 am
CODE BLACK will coat the NFL in RAIDER BLACK!!!!!!!!
August 7th, 2011 at 10:27 am
Code Black as in funeral colors.Time to bury the poor Taiders.Can’t wait til they meet the Dolphins.
August 7th, 2011 at 11:57 am
HUE IS A HIGH SCHOOL COACH!THAT’S ALL HE IS> LMAO
August 7th, 2011 at 11:58 am
@ Dvprick
Since you are a Seachicken fan and talk all this big head, why don’t you stop by the Orleans on 1st ave downtown Seattle next to the stadium in your Seachicken gear on Sept 2nd and see what kind of reception you get in your own town. Then you will see what real fans are about and find out why there is only 1 true nation…………RAIDER NATION!!!! NW Raiders reppin on you all day every day in your town punk!
August 7th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
142 Pretty big talk for someone you”ve never met! Be careful what you wish for you just might get it.And like I’ve said before I’m not a seahawks fan.I just like it when free agent RAIDERS jump a sinking ship.But that’s all the Taiders are about League rejects thugs and criminals just like the fans that support them.
August 7th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
TROLLS RULE THE RAIDER BOARDS!!
August 7th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
# Pipe layer Says:
August 6th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
I’M “OBVIOUSLY” GONNA WEAR A T-SHIRT THAT SAYS “BULLY BALL” FOR THE 1ST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON
************************ That’s a good shirt to wear cuz that’s what you’ll be saying all year. WE GOT BULLIED WAH WAH WAH!!!!
August 7th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Arizona Game Thurs night 7PM PST When the WAIDERS get their first beating of the year.
August 7th, 2011 at 4:27 pm
GREAT SIGNINGS AL,What a joke the RAIDERS will be this year!!
August 7th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
CAMPBELL, I DO BELIEVE HE HOLDS THE BALL TOO LONG AND NEEDS TO MAKE HIS READS QUICKER, AND FOR A BRUTHA, HE SCRAMBLES AND RUNS LIKE AN OLD LADY, I HOPE HE PROVES ME WRONG THIS YEAR AND PLAYS WITH MORE CONFIDENCE INSTEAD OF HAVING THAT DEER IN HEADLIGHTS LOOK**********THAT DESCRIBES THE WHOLE TEAM from one of your own.Are you guys starting to figure it out?
August 7th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
I think it’s because the giants didn’t want to overpay for Boss. Al will overpay for anyone. I hope he stays healthy. 7-9
August 8th, 2011 at 4:39 am
I hear Tim Tebow has been stinking it up out in Denver…. I was kinda hoping to see Richard Seymour knock the snot outta Timmy…
August 8th, 2011 at 10:43 am
BAN AL DAVIS FROM THE NFL!!
August 8th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Hello all….East Coast Raiders love here in Connecticut….Dvrick, get a grip, my man. I watched KBoss play for the G-Men every week, and he is an upgrade over ZMiller-better blocker, and a bigger target. Why don’t you just get your ass outta here, and take your stoopidity wit ya…..
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