Raiders sign pair of safeties
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, August 15th, 2011 at 2:18 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders signed safeties Matt Giordano and Josh Bullocks, according to their Twitter account.
Giordano, a fourth-round draft pick out of Cal in 2005, has played for Indianapolis, Green Bay, Atlanta and most recently was property of New Orleans.
Bullocks was a second-round pick out of Nebraska in 2005 who most recently played for Chicago, making 11 tackles last season.
The Raiders lost free safety Hiram Eugene to a disclocated hip. He underwent surgery and is expected to be placed on injured reserve. During Sunday’s practice, Stevie Brown went down in a heap with an ankle injury defending a long pass to Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Brown got up under his own power but was limping.
Undrafted free agent Zac Etheridge was also lost in the Arizona game with a knee injury.
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August 15th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Raider Ray Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Fake Ray…everytime you come in here you make it a point talk bad on black people….its apparent you got a deep seeded issue and it comes out in your post….bet you wont come to oakland and say any of that schit
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I went to a game in Oakland once. After my experience going to L.A. games, I knew it could be a bit scary. I brought my taser to the game. Flashed the security guy my badge, he let me take it in no problem.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Raider NATION
August 15th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
jeopardy!
August 15th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
32.Raider Ray Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Fake Ray…everytime you come in here you make it a point talk bad on black people….its apparent you got a deep seeded issue and it comes out in your post….bet you wont come to oakland and say any of that schit
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I went to a game in Oakland once. After my experience going to L.A. games, I knew it could be a bit scary. I brought my taser to the game. Flashed the security guy my badge, he let me take it in no problem.
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HAHAHAHA now you are lying!!! That is so not the truth
August 15th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
I went to a game in Oakland once. After my experience going to L.A. games, I knew it could be a bit scary. I brought my taser to the game. Flashed the security guy my badge, he let me take it in no problem.
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How was that experience? did the people from other races treat you fair, good, bad?
August 15th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
BeAlways, believe what you want, but it’s the truth.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
“We protect and serve all peoples.”
Liar you are a revenue generator for the state. The only thing you protect is money going in to your government coffers.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Thec07 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
I went to a game in Oakland once. After my experience going to L.A. games, I knew it could be a bit scary. I brought my taser to the game. Flashed the security guy my badge, he let me take it in no problem.
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How was that experience? did the people from other races treat you fair, good, bad?
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No one bothered me. Regardless of race, I sure wouldn’t let my daughter date 90% of Raider fans, though.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Aaron maybin
August 15th, 2011 at 2:27 pm
MR, your shtick is weak.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Duty calls. I have to go. Looks like those Washington boys are up to no good again. I enjoyed the conversation. Peace.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
11.Raider Ray Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Duty calls. I have to go. Looks like those Washington boys are up to no good again. I enjoyed the conversation. Peace.
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Awful just awful
August 15th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
” I sure wouldn’t let my daughter date 90% of Raider fans, though.”
I am guessing that your son is the only male worthy of dating your daughter.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Stevie Brown went down in a heap with an ankle injury
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When did this happen? Come on Stevie shake it off.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Matt Giordano and Josh Bullocks = Stuart Schweigert & Anthony Dorsett
yippee!
August 15th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
8.Raider Ray Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Thec07 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
I went to a game in Oakland once. After my experience going to L.A. games, I knew it could be a bit scary. I brought my taser to the game. Flashed the security guy my badge, he let me take it in no problem.
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How was that experience? did the people from other races treat you fair, good, bad?
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No one bothered me. Regardless of race, I sure wouldn’t let my daughter date 90% of Raider fans, though.
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Yeah becuz its a diverse base and diversity scares ya eh? Dummy
August 15th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
15.RaiderRockstar Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Matt Giordano and Josh Bullocks = Stuart Schweigert & Anthony Dorsett
yippee!
************************OH MY…post of the day LOL
August 15th, 2011 at 2:34 pm
Now S. Brown?
Damn man, our safeties are dropping like flies! These trainers are getting their moneys worth with Hue in charge.
Didn’t Bullocks play cb in college?
August 15th, 2011 at 2:34 pm
13.Silverandblack666 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
” I sure wouldn’t let my daughter date 90% of Raider fans, though.”
I am guessing that your son is the only male worthy of dating your daughter.
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LMBAO….oh man 666 dont kill em like that
August 15th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Why two scrubs? We need solid depth at S and CB, not so-so special teamers.
We need a better FS, cause Huffy gonna see a lot of time at CB.
CB
August 15th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Deja Vu…..may be in Jax during xmas time…Sneakers for me to see Chiefs game!
August 15th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
20.That Dirty Raccoon Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Why two scrubs? We need solid depth at S and CB, not so-so special teamers.
We need a better FS, cause Huffy gonna see a lot of time at CB.
CB
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Yeah thats the rumor for Huff i been hearing
August 15th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Experienced DBs, they won’t last past preseason.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Matt Giordano and Josh Bullocks = Stuart Schweigert & Anthony Dorsett
yippee!
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Dang! Just glad it ain’t M. Pope.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Ted…possibly…but cats gettin hella injured
August 15th, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Did all the Al haters leave?
August 15th, 2011 at 2:39 pm
24.That Dirty Raccoon Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Matt Giordano and Josh Bullocks = Stuart Schweigert & Anthony Dorsett
yippee!
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Dang! Just glad it ain’t M. Pope.
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I hate Marquez Dope!
August 15th, 2011 at 2:40 pm
26.8RaiderReign8 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Did all the Al haters leave?
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No they are on standby….Kell bout to cut and paste soon
August 15th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
BigTed707 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Experienced DBs, they won’t last past preseason.
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We may have to make a trade.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
# BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Ted…possibly…but cats gettin hella injured
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Eugene is done… but MM34 and Stevie B. are just nicked.
Huff and Branch are locks!
August 15th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Branch at FS
Mitchell at SS
Routt at CB
Huff at CB
Johnson first in on nickel & dime packages;
all I’m okay with but that leaves us with no depth at the safety positions;
Raiders might just need to find out if Ware, McFadden, and or Chekwa can play safety (DVD way to thin to play this position)
August 15th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
I hate cops
August 15th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
O.G. r8eray….what up Nation?
August 15th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
Raiders should look at Sharper, he hasn’t signed yet.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
It is not about hating on Al, rather, some of us, with a brain, think he has made many poor decisions the past 8 years and his meddling with the lineup keeps setting the team back.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Johnson first in on nickel & dime packages
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He plays better at CB, Huff in the Nickel if anything.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
31.RaiderRetribution Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Branch at FS
Mitchell at SS
Routt at CB
Huff at CB
Johnson first in on nickel & dime packages;
all I’m okay with but that leaves us with no depth at the safety positions;
Raiders might just need to find out if Ware, McFadden, and or Chekwa can play safety (DVD way to thin to play this position)
34.RaiderRetribution Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
Raiders should look at Sharper, he hasn’t signed yet.
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I agree this may be done…I’d take sharper in a heartbeat…playmaker
August 15th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
36.BigTed707 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Johnson first in on nickel & dime packages
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He plays better at CB, Huff in the Nickel if anything.
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Yeah sounds better
August 15th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
BeAlwaysurself,
You know i’ll be talking smack and throwing some cold one’s back for the Chiefs game! Let me know if you hit up Sneakers. I usually go to the Sneakers here in Southside, but i’ll roll out to the beach for that game.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
When did this happen?
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R4L,
During Sunday’s practice
August 15th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Raiders need to sign Hayden & Tatupu today!
August 15th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
35.89052RAIDER Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
It is not about hating on Al, rather, some of us, with a brain, think he has made many poor decisions the past 8 years and his meddling with the lineup keeps setting the team back.
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Yeah and im a big Al supporter but I have said this many times…I was angry at Al in 2001 fooling with that lawsuit schit all day and allowing Rice and Garner over here…as well as the Gallery and Russell selections
August 15th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
# r8eray Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
O.G. r8eray….what up Nation?
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r8eray > Racist Ray
August 15th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
41.RaiderRetribution Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Raiders need to sign Hayden & Tatupu today!
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Yes
August 15th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
r8eray<—–real Raider…goes to games…what else can be said?
August 15th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
yeah I did not know about Mr. S. Brown getting injured either; Steve had the same “practice news and notes” up forever.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
39.Deja vu Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
BeAlwaysurself,
You know i’ll be talking smack and throwing some cold one’s back for the Chiefs game! Let me know if you hit up Sneakers. I usually go to the Sneakers here in Southside, but i’ll roll out to the beach for that game.
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FK da beach if one on southside….better lookin bzies and closer access if ya know what i mean lol
August 15th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
89052RAIDER Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
It is not about hating on Al, rather, some of us, with a brain, think he has made many poor decisions the past 8 years and his meddling with the lineup keeps setting the team back.
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Let’s for the sake of argument say he’s put those mistakes behind him and has made strides to improve the team. Can you put his mistakes in the past?
August 15th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
Huff and Branch are locks!
MM34 and Stevie B. are just nicked.
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Agreed with Ted
Matt Giordano and Josh Bullocks = camp fodder & competition
Just as soon as we get Porter & Chekwa back, we lose Brown & Ethridge!
I blame the lockout …
August 15th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Al admits his mistakes….that’s a real man….some haters on this blog should do the same
August 15th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
I’ll put it like this. Al has been really good as a GM for the last two offseasons when you consider the draft and FA signings. Who would disagree?
Remember this is over the past 2 years.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
51.8RaiderReign8 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
I’ll put it like this. Al has been really good as a GM for the last two offseasons when you consider the draft and FA signings. Who would disagree?
Remember this is over the past 2 years.
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By Al alone cutting Russell and drafting a MLB at 8 shows something is different
August 15th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
“I agree this may be done…I’d take sharper in a heartbeat…playmaker”
Yes I think I know what you are saying!
August 15th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
“By Al alone cutting Russell and drafting a MLB at 8 shows something is different”
Again I agree and I know what you are saying….
August 15th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
666<—-real Raider…..will see him at games in the D lot mayne!
August 15th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Preseason Week 1 ; Raiders Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hmkjG2cwxs
August 15th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
By Al alone cutting Russell and drafting a MLB at 8 shows something is different
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That’s what I’m saying. This “new and improved” Al has been hitting these moves out the park. And now you got guys saying we gotta go to 2 straight playoffs for them to support the team? That sounds like the definition of a bandwagon fan.
He even pulled a Belichik on Belichik. C’mon!
August 15th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
56.BigTed707 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Preseason Week 1 ; Raiders Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hmkjG2cwxs
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CODE BLACK
August 15th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Reece’s one handed catch was sick!
August 15th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
57.8RaiderReign8 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
By Al alone cutting Russell and drafting a MLB at 8 shows something is different
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That’s what I’m saying. This “new and improved” Al has been hitting these moves out the park. And now you got guys saying we gotta go to 2 straight playoffs for them to support the team? That sounds like the definition of a bandwagon fan.
He even pulled a Belichik on Belichik. C’mon!
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They can go 0-16 and im still here…..talkin major schit….people rag on BHP hard and i dont agree with him all the time but if he homers for the Raiders…so what? BHP is down for the squad
August 15th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
I roll fatties for the games.
Puff puff pass!
August 15th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Can reece make a sick block
August 15th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Can reece make a sick block
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I’ve seen Reece make good down field blocks, but I haven’t noticed anything major prior to the second level, no.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
I roll fatties for the games.
Puff puff pass!
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Sounds like a good idea next home game.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Yeah, no reason to be down on Al…..I mean look at all the great things he has done with the Raiders in the past quarter century…..
August 15th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
here’s one thing I will give Al Davis …
he still keeps a tight lid on personnel moves
nobody even knew the Raiders were thinking of adding ONE safety and here they come out of nowhere grabbing TWO!
Remember the Warren Sapp deal? same thing
I fully expect Coach Davis to swoop in and sign Terrell Owens & Brian Waters to bolster the offense next week
August 15th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
61.Silverandblack666 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
I roll fatties for the games.
Puff puff pass!
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Yeah I was dummy LIT in A lot…..Norco Bob barely remembers the game….after 2nd half me too lol
August 15th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
65.Dakota Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Yeah, no reason to be down on Al…..I mean look at all the great things he has done with the Raiders in the past quarter century…..
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Then why is your mullet down to your back you liberal hippy?
August 15th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
63.LA to TheBay Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Can reece make a sick block
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I’ve seen Reece make good down field blocks, but I haven’t noticed anything major prior to the second level, no.
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I want someone to be able to take a LB the hell out and be scared of him….TONGA
August 15th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Yeah I was dummy LIT in A lot…..Norco Bob barely remembers the game….after 2nd half me too lol
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hahahahahaha….When you see NBob tell him the blog said what up….
August 15th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
PUFF-PUFF PASS…SOUNDS LIKE THE Q.B. SITUATION.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
66.RaiderRockstar Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
here’s one thing I will give Al Davis …
he still keeps a tight lid on personnel moves
nobody even knew the Raiders were thinking of adding ONE safety and here they come out of nowhere grabbing TWO!
Remember the Warren Sapp deal? same thing
I fully expect Coach Davis to swoop in and sign Terrell Owens & Brian Waters to bolster the offense next week
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TO aint coming here….and besides his knee aint 100 pct…it wont even be 10 pct once my bat knocks it out of place
August 15th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
68.BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
65.Dakota Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Yeah, no reason to be down on Al…..I mean look at all the great things he has done with the Raiders in the past quarter century…..
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Then why is your mullet down to your back you liberal hippy?
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….I have been on strike since 1984 refusing to cut my hair until Al brings the Raiders another super bowl victory.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
73.Dakota Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
68.BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
65.Dakota Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Yeah, no reason to be down on Al…..I mean look at all the great things he has done with the Raiders in the past quarter century…..
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Then why is your mullet down to your back you liberal hippy?
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….I have been on strike since 1984 refusing to cut my hair until Al brings the Raiders another super bowl victory.
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Hahahaha ok Rapunzel
August 15th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
If Huff is gonna step up and be the man, it wouldn’t be a problem. Bringing in Sharper might cause problems in terms of leadership. I agree that Sharper is a playmaker. Plus we can get 2 for one with the price he would want. I just hope these other guys can step up.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Dakota Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Yeah, no reason to be down on Al…..I mean look at all the great things he has done with the Raiders in the past quarter century…..
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What about the last two years? The NFL is a what have you done lately league, and Al has done a lot lately.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
76.8RaiderReign8 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Dakota Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Yeah, no reason to be down on Al…..I mean look at all the great things he has done with the Raiders in the past quarter century…..
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What about the last two years? The NFL is a what have you done lately league, and Al has done a lot lately.
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Last two years? Two 3rd place finishes? Wow, how far expectations have fallen in the Nation! My bad, thank you Al for not letting us finish in 4th place!
August 15th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
I hate cops!
August 15th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
666,
Why do you hate cops?
August 15th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Dakota Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
76.8RaiderReign8 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Dakota Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Yeah, no reason to be down on Al…..I mean look at all the great things he has done with the Raiders in the past quarter century…..
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What about the last two years? The NFL is a what have you done lately league, and Al has done a lot lately.
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Last two years? Two 3rd place finishes? Wow, how far expectations have fallen in the Nation! My bad, thank you Al for not letting us finish in 4th place!
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Wow. You know you’re right!!! Al should be the GM, Coach, Kicker, QB, WR, O-line. Then blaming him will make more sense. Its Al’s fault SeaBass missed the kick. Its Al’s fault Campbell b!tched up during the 9er game. Its Al’s fault Ford and N. Miller drop punts.
All Al all the time.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
No to TO!
N.Miller will be fine on special teams, and the Raiders need to continue to develop the talent they have at WR.
I thought last year we needed a Vet WR, but now Murph and DHB are in their 3rd year, they shouldn’t be that green. Ford also has a year under his belt now. Its time to see what these guys have learned in this league.
Get Tim Brown as the WR Coach!
August 15th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
From the previous blog post:
“It feels pretty good hearing it from the head coach. This is my first time actually hearing it. But hearing it from him, it means a whole lot to me right now.”
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So Lane Kiffin didn’t appreciate what he had in Denarius. Surprise surprise.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
saw the replay of the Arizona game last night…not bad. If this kid Moore can become what Al thought DHB would become, and J.Ford comes back strong for a 2nd season, then we’ve got a pair of WRs!
August 15th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Wow. You know you’re right!!! Al should be the GM, Coach, Kicker, QB, WR, O-line. Then blaming him will make more sense. Its Al’s fault SeaBass missed the kick. Its Al’s fault Campbell b!tched up during the 9er game. Its Al’s fault Ford and N. Miller drop punts.
All Al all the time.
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Who is the GM/Owner of the Raiders? Did you know that the GM is the person responsible for putting together the right pieces to build a winning team? How has that been going?
August 15th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
just rewatched the GB-Cleve game on NFL network, the GB backup Flynn looks like he could be a player and will be a FA next year. Someone to keep an eye on if Campbell doesn’t work out this year
August 15th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
83.Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
saw the replay of the Arizona game last night…not bad. If this kid Moore can become what Al thought DHB would become, and J.Ford comes back strong for a 2nd season, then we’ve got a pair of WRs!
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Snap in to it!
August 15th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Al Davis is god!
August 15th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Schillens gets nicked way too much. Murph showed promise, then his star faded. DHB, well, unfortunately is DHB… The kid Miller looks like a gamer, just a little on the Kenny Shedd size… the WRs will continue to be a weakness until somebody steps up and plays opposite Ford.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Al Davis was here before the Big Bang!
August 15th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Who is the GM/Owner of the Raiders? Did you know that the GM is the person responsible for putting together the right pieces to build a winning team? How has that been going?
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Getting better.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Al Davis is god!
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could very well be…
August 15th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Well, reading between the lines, I think Raider Ray admitted that he left LA because the city “wore” him down. Sounds like he got broken down pretty good by some of the minorities in LA’s gang culture. Now he’s instigating from the higher ground.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
DHB is going to get his shine on…
LMURPHY is going to show and prove…
JFORD is going to do JFORD…
CHAZ will be glass…
MILER will contribute….
DMOORE is going to rise…
August 15th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Well, reading between the lines, I think Raider Ray admitted that he left LA because the city “wore” him down. Sounds like he got broken down pretty good by some of the minorities in LA’s gang culture. Now he’s instigating from the higher ground.
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MR, the guy said nothing about minority gang culture…
August 15th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
The Van Dyke kid looks big, reminds me of early Nnamdi, hope Woodson gets him to NFL level quick. The other young CBs did not flash at me.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
What else? o yeah, for a 7 year vet Khalif Barnes can’t keep still. 3 possesions, 3 offsides. getim atahere!
August 15th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
90.8RaiderReign8 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Who is the GM/Owner of the Raiders? Did you know that the GM is the person responsible for putting together the right pieces to build a winning team? How has that been going?
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Getting better.
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Getting better? Arguable after we lost our most reliable pair of hands and our best DB in the offseason.
Still cash strapped and up tight against the cap and have been year in and year out despite fielding horrible teams.
Constant coaching changes, and if Hue succeeds and with his great personality, he will get the boot just like the last guy with personality who showed any promise as a HC.
I fear Al will find a way to pizz this bit of progress down his pants. He always finds a way…..unless you look back a quarter century I guess.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Man, sure glad Al resigned Huffy.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
It’s Al’s fault Gradkowski was let go and replaced with an inferior Trent Edwards.
It’s Al’s fault he couldn’t hang on to at least one of his two stars of the past five years, Nnamdi Asomugha and Zach Miller.
It’s Al’s fault he drafted JaMarcus Russell, against the wishes of his coaching staff, which set off the rift with Kiffin.
It’s Al’s fault he decided to hire an Art Shell, years removed from the game, when several better coaches were available.
It’s Al’s fault he drafted Robert Gallery instead of Phillip Rivers when a franchise QB was our biggest need at the time.
It’s Al’s fault he traded Jon Gruden to a cross conference team we’d likely face in the Super Bowl. it.
It’s Al’s fault he told Gruden to pound sand when Gruden asked for a new contract after the 2000 season, which made Gruden “want to leave”.
So, I suppose we should blame Jano, Campbell, Ford, and N. Miller for all of those things? I mean, Jano missed a field goal! Campbell “bi%ched out” during the Niner game. Uh, let’s see, Ford and Miller…they dropped punts! So, yes, they’re to blame for Al’s executive decisions…
August 15th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
The jury is still out on this years draft, but it is improved from the Russell DHB drafts. However, his body of work, remember free agent bonanza 2008, over the past 8 years has been garbage. Hiring Shell, Kiffin, Cable was repeated stupidity. Taking DHB and Mitchell where he did was beyond absurd. The team lacks depth because AL always takes the fastest guy and ignores need, time and time again. DVD reach and the Taiwan Jones pick was nonsensical considering the holes elsewhere.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
When you are as arrogant as Al, recall press release regarding DHB, you invite criticism. The fact that the Raiders are a punch line is fact and until the team wins, Al will remain a tragic figure who forgot what he ever knew.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
If Al Davis really wanted what was best for the Raiders he would have hung up his GM hat long ago.
No other team would ever allow a GM to have a run like Al has had over the past 25 years.
Al Davis is the biggest obstacle to winning this team has ever faced. An owner who’s time has passed him by but refuses to step down is a very ugly thing.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
I blame Al for allowing Marty and the Shannarat have their way versus the Raiders, and Al was powerless to stop it. embarrassing.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
Trent Edwards Pro Bowl bound…Bill Walsh can’t be wrong.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:35 pm
Dakota,
It is not Al Davis’s fault your wife weighs 300 pounds.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:36 pm
1) Between 2003 and 2008, Al Davis was probably the worst GM in sports. He should have fired himself several times over
2) Since then, in 2009 and 2010, Al’s been doing an average/above average job. The organization is starting to recover
3) Unless you’re flat broke, get to the games! This is the year we start winning again
August 15th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Bullocks might be the worst safety in the NFL.
In other news, if Hue is looking for a young QB to develop, Nate Davis is now available.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Off by 1 year. The repair didn’t start until 2010
August 15th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Dakota and MR are having a menstruating contest.
Optimism makes both of their periods extra heavy.
Go Raiders!
August 15th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
Goes to show reports that Al Davis was in love with that safety from usc who played for the 9ers were false
August 15th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
110.SharkCatcher Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
Goes to show reports that Al Davis was in love with that safety from usc who played for the 9ers were false
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No, Al is in love with our safeties….who are not very good.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Ladies and gentlemen… Josh Bullocks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7bCO5-69mU
August 15th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Doc vs Dakota again….this stuff is good
August 15th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
94.Thec07 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Well, reading between the lines, I think Raider Ray admitted that he left LA because the city “wore” him down. Sounds like he got broken down pretty good by some of the minorities in LA’s gang culture. Now he’s instigating from the higher ground.
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MR, the guy said nothing about minority gang culture…
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LOLOLOLOLOL
August 15th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
100PercentRaider Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
just rewatched the GB-Cleve game on NFL network, the GB backup Flynn looks like he could be a player and will be a FA next year. Someone to keep an eye on if Campbell doesn’t work out this year
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Flynn was Jawalrus’s back up at LSU, he is old for his tenor.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:47 pm
AL turned a once proud franchise into a hybrid of the Aints, Bungles, Cardinals, and Browns. Al and the uber sycophant, Hererra are only ones who associate the Raiders with excellence. Sadly, I think 8-8 would be a miracle with this schedule and an offense with the ingredient DHB.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:47 pm
I see the 49ers gave Culpepper a work out today. I know there are some haters out there but I wish him luck. As long as he and the team realize he’s not a number 1 qb anymore I still think he’s better than a lot of seconds and thirds in the league. For want of a knee, a career was lost.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Brien,
Isn’t Oakland embarrassed that a Raiders’ preseason game, even in a year like this where hopes are once again high, pulls about as many fans as a regular season WNBA game?
BACK TO LA BABY!
August 15th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
He might sign with the whiners and you wish him luck?Are you on the correct blog?
August 15th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Commuting to the games from Beijing is only slightly cumbersome.
Still waiting for the NFL to play a game in Beijing.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
118.Dakota Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Brien,
Isn’t Oakland embarrassed that a Raiders’ preseason game, even in a year like this where hopes are once again high, pulls about as many fans as a regular season WNBA game?
BACK TO LA BABY!
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When u cut ur mullet they will go to LA
August 15th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Al-Davis/106035426093787
I still like Al’s FB page
August 15th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Afternoon Raider fans!
August 15th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Dakotex, what do you predict the Raiders record will be this season?
No ifs.
Just predict a record.
Go Raiders!
August 15th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
When u cut ur mullet they will go to LA
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Buzz cut or can I just trim it?
August 15th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Bullocks gotta just be camp meat. He may be worse than Pope, and Dorsett.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
This is the the best Al page!! LMAO
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Raider-Nation-Against-Al-Davis/47811507628?ref=ts
August 15th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
8-8
August 15th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
The stadium will fill up when the team has a winning record. It’s that simple
August 15th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Somebody needs to do a fake Al page. Oh, the options. lol
August 15th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
125.Dakota Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
When u cut ur mullet they will go to LA
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Buzz cut or can I just trim it?
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The Kell dome aka bald
August 15th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
I like how Dakotex answers to her name.
Go Raiders!
August 15th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Raiders record will be 13-3
AFC West Champs
AFC Champs
Super Bowl Champs.
7 players on D will go to Pro Bowl
4 players on O will go to Pro Bowl
August 15th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Building stadiums either in the middle of nowhere or in the ghetto was a ’60s thing. You have to have that downtown stadium now, right in the heart of everything. A stadium near Jack London Square is an idea. That’s something that should be explored. Of course, none of it is possible until Al’s gone.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
133.That Dirty Raccoon Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Raiders record will be 13-3
AFC West Champs
AFC Champs
Super Bowl Champs.
7 players on D will go to Pro Bowl
4 players on O will go to Pro Bowl
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What year will that be?
August 15th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Dakota, obviously he’s not serious.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:01 pm
MR, you will miss Al most of all.
Go Raiders!
August 15th, 2011 at 4:01 pm
I have never seen a team who has so many players injured in practice. At this rate there won’t be anyone healthy for the first game.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:01 pm
At least Al listened to me and drafted Darren McFadden. We’d be 4-12 again without McFadden.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
125.Dakota Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
When u cut ur mullet they will go to LA
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Buzz cut or can I just trim it?
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The Kell dome aka bald
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I thought you said you know what I look like, B’licker?
August 15th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
9-7 next season. 4-2 in the AFC West.
Given how much more difficult the schedule is and the fact that their best defensive player and most consistent offensive weapon are now on other teams, I think even 8-8 would be a pretty good showing for this young team.
Don’t think they’re ready for the big time yet, though.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
this* season, I should say.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
66.RaiderRockstar Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
here’s one thing I will give Al Davis …
he still keeps a tight lid on personnel moves
nobody even knew the Raiders were thinking of adding ONE safety and here they come out of nowhere grabbing TWO!
Remember the Warren Sapp deal? same thing
I fully expect Coach Davis to swoop in and sign Terrell Owens & Brian Waters to bolster the offense next week
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What the hell does this have to do with winning?
August 15th, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Sharper would be a great move. Do you want him, or one of the current? If you took a poll of the US. You would find that the majority would say they don’t like cops. The only good cop is a cop you know.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
140.KoolKell Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
125.Dakota Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
When u cut ur mullet they will go to LA
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Buzz cut or can I just trim it?
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The Kell dome aka bald
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I thought you said you know what I look like, B’licker?
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From the 80s and 90s i do…not in 2011 but i know where u are at buddy…u rock the u dome
August 15th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
We need police but we need thorough oversight of police as well. We really need citizens oversight committees in every law enforcement jurisdiction. Right now you have internal boards that investigate police misconduct. That is a joke. The day that will make sense is the day it will make sense for criminals to be allowed to try themselves, give themselves their own punishment, etc.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
“I couldn’t stay in L.A under the, uh, under the conditions that were there, I HAD TO come back to Oakland, and, uh, as L.A. knows that they can get a stadium, they can knock on the door.”
Al Davis on Straight outta LA
Yeah, Al Davis really loves Oakland…..he would jump back to LA in a heartbeat.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
147.Dakota Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
“I couldn’t stay in L.A under the, uh, under the conditions that were there, I HAD TO come back to Oakland, and, uh, as L.A. knows that they can get a stadium, they can knock on the door.”
Al Davis on Straight outta LA
Yeah, Al Davis really loves Oakland…..he would jump back to LA in a heartbeat.
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Dream on….its not gonna happen
August 15th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
Also, we need to thin prisons out. No more prison for mere self harming crimes. Only grand thieves and those who’ve done physical harm to others, or have threatened to.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:19 pm
Dakota, the point you’re missing is that L.A. isn’t going to build a stadium for Al Davis. Nobody is. Not even Oakland. As long as Al’s alive, the Raiders will be in that coliseum. There’s nowhere else for Al to go. Nobody wants him.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
I like the way the tuna and keyshawn interact
but I just crossed suby kolber off my bucket list.
She should keep that forehead covered up
August 15th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Dakota its sad you are doing this…seriously
August 15th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
LOL MR is funny as hell today
August 15th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Dakota its sad you are doing this…seriously
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What’s it to you B’licker, you gonna cry?
August 15th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
LA may not build a stadium for Al Davis but they would love to build one for the Raiders.
LA may never accept the fairy bolts, especially when Rivers goes down and the dolts go back to being a doormat.
Whereas the Raiders have a huge fan base already
ILLEGAL NATION!! loves the Raiders
August 15th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
Denarius Moore for President!
August 15th, 2011 at 4:26 pm
154.KoolKell Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Dakota its sad you are doing this…seriously
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What’s it to you B’licker, you gonna cry?
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Damn kell you cant be this stupid
August 15th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
WHY BOTHER!!!We are going to be the joke of the nfl this year.Fire a winning coach lose good players because of it and hire a BUM!!
August 15th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
158.dvrick Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
WHY BOTHER!!!We are going to be the joke of the nfl this year.Fire a winning coach lose good players because of it and hire a BUM!!
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What winning coach was fired?
August 15th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
plunkethead, that’s possible. And the brains behind the Farmers stadium could have the post-Al Davis Raiders in mind. But the question is, when is Al gone? They bring in the Raiders, and it turns out Al is there for another 10 years, with a legal title of managing general partner, that is impossible to remove…and the team just continues to suck as it does now…and fans don’t show up….these are smart business guys, plunk. They have to be thinking of this.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
Also, we need to thin prisons out. No more prison for mere self harming crimes. Only grand thieves and those who’ve done physical harm to others, or have threatened to.
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Eye for an eye. Rape? Slice off his Johnson. Murder? Hang him! Marijuana? Come on, there are bigger fish to fry. Let the man smoke.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
Who’s “we”? From the amount of “we” thrown around here, one would think some of y’all are on the roster or work for the Raiders’ front office.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
# Dakota Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
666,
Why do you hate cops?
***** Because he’s a THUG!!!!
August 15th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Dakota,
I asked this earlier of the I hate Al Davis the GM crowd.
What do you think of the last 2 drafts?
What do you think of the current coach staff?
August 15th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
plunkethead, I think those in charge of bringing in an LA team would much prefer the Chargers over the Raiders. It’s not about Rivers. That’s too short term. He’s only going to be around another few years. It’s the Al Davis factor. The Chargers aren’t attached to a clearly demented man who has complete control over everything. Spanos isn’t sharp anymore, either. But he’s willing to allow others to run the Chargers. AJ Smith is an a hole, but he can be fired at any time. Al Davis can’t.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
# That Dirty Raccoon Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
BigTed707 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Experienced DBs, they won’t last past preseason.
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We may have to make a trade.
***** THAT’S RIGHT AND IT INVOLVES DMAC!!!!
August 15th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Raiders from Oakland and belong in Oakland….end of story….LA will not happen
August 15th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Why is it such a surprise to some of you that the Raiders were absolutely terrible when Gannon, Wheatley, Garner, Wiz, Kennedy, Woodson, Brown, Biekert, Allen, etc all got old AT THE SAME TIME and had to be replaced?
What was our record supposed to be while we were rebuilding?
August 15th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
Jon Stinchcomb was cut today, could he play RT for the Raiders?
August 15th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
168.J Hill Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Why is it such a surprise to some of you that the Raiders were absolutely terrible when Gannon, Wheatley, Garner, Wiz, Kennedy, Woodson, Brown, Biekert, Allen, etc all got old AT THE SAME TIME and had to be replaced?
What was our record supposed to be while we were rebuilding?
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I dont know what it was supposed to be but we all know what it was. To bad they couldn’t have reloaded instead of rebuild.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Raiders from Oakland and belong in Oakland
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Well the good folks in Oakland better start acting like it and get more than 20k to the stadium.
I think this season is going to be key for this argument.
The team has talent, and will at least be competitive. If we keep seeing 20k, the business end of the Raiders has to start looking at other options.
Would love to see that Oakland Live project you were talking about come together. If it doesn’t there will need to be a plan B.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Who doesn’t hate cops?
Go Raiders!
August 15th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
J Hill Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Why is it such a surprise to some of you that the Raiders were absolutely terrible when Gannon, Wheatley, Garner, Wiz, Kennedy, Woodson, Brown, Biekert, Allen, etc all got old AT THE SAME TIME and had to be replaced?
What was our record supposed to be while we were rebuilding?
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The Raiders have been sup-par for over 30 years, genius.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
jhill 12-4 yearly lol
August 15th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Hey where did the Los Alamos cop go??
That guy is probably a client!!!!
*Los Alamos; where the bombs we dropped on Japan were made, and home of one of the largest nucleur labs. Basically, everyone works at the lab and is some type of rocket scientist. I think it was voted the smartest community in the US.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Is Maybin worth looking at? Dont know anything about him.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
To bad they couldn’t have reloaded instead of rebuild.
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He tried with Collins, Moss, Jordan, and Norv running the show.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Krappy and grandson Brian the Genital not getting along again.
Guess Sunday Night Supper at the Kelly’s ended in an emergency diaper change instead of a family hug.
Oh well, more free entertainment for us!
HOLLA BACK J ZIZZLE IN THE PLACE 2 B
August 15th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Best receivers so far from 2009 draft
1 Jeremy Maclin
2. Percy Harvin
3. Hakeem Nicks
4. Mike Wallace
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9. Louis Murphy
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41. Darrius Heyward-Bey
August 15th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
171.J Hill Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Raiders from Oakland and belong in Oakland
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Well the good folks in Oakland better start acting like it and get more than 20k to the stadium.
I think this season is going to be key for this argument.
The team has talent, and will at least be competitive. If we keep seeing 20k, the business end of the Raiders has to start looking at other options.
Would love to see that Oakland Live project you were talking about come together. If it doesn’t there will need to be a plan B.
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No plan B…no LA no way
August 15th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Why is it such a surprise to some of you that the Raiders were absolutely terrible when Gannon, Wheatley, Garner, Wiz, Kennedy, Woodson, Brown, Biekert, Allen, etc all got old AT THE SAME TIME and had to be replaced?
What was our record supposed to be while we were rebuilding?
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The Raiders have been to the Playoffs 6 times in the last 22 years, moron!
August 15th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Krappy, tell us the Raiders record over the last 7 years. Just for laughs.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Jhill….none of us here in Bay support move to LA….yall down there know where they belong
August 15th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
181.KoolKell Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Why is it such a surprise to some of you that the Raiders were absolutely terrible when Gannon, Wheatley, Garner, Wiz, Kennedy, Woodson, Brown, Biekert, Allen, etc all got old AT THE SAME TIME and had to be replaced?
What was our record supposed to be while we were rebuilding?
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The Raiders have been to the Playoffs 6 times in the last 22 years, moron!
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Come on man, that was an honest question, no need to get rough. You need to Try Some Tenderness man, chill.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Green Bay Packers went through 23 year long stretch of wretchedness before Farve got there. It happens to the best franchises there are no gaurantees. Even Rome eventually fell.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:51 pm
Kell,
Why do you waste your time trying to post something to me?
What’s the point?
I mean, really, what’s the point?
You obviously don’t care for me or my point of view, so are you just really trying to sit there and be antagonistic?
Aren’t you over 55?
Why do you act like a 5 year old?
August 15th, 2011 at 4:51 pm
Jerrymcd
Raiders notes: : For all DHB’s speed, his best work comes on quick throws where he doesn’t adjust to balls in air.
Raiders notes: DHB still getting plenty of work now that he’s healthy. Has organizational mandate. And he’s doing reasonably well.
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Whats a organizational mandate?
August 15th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
178.Master Beeecham Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Krappy and grandson Brian the Genital not getting along again.
Guess Sunday Night Supper at the Kelly’s ended in an emergency diaper change instead of a family hug.
Oh well, more free entertainment for us!
HOLLA BACK J ZIZZLE IN THE PLACE 2 B
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Tell us about reppin the new LA team lol
August 15th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
Whats a organizational mandate?
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Get your s##t together!
August 15th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Why is it such a surprise to some of you that the Raiders were absolutely terrible when Gannon, Wheatley, Garner, Wiz, Kennedy, Woodson, Brown, Biekert, Allen, etc all got old AT THE SAME TIME and had to be replaced?
What was our record supposed to be while we were rebuilding?
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The Raiders have been to the Playoffs 6 times in the last 22 years, moron!
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See, look at yourself.
Just sad and pathetic.
What does 22 years have to do with the year or 2 after A SUPER BOWL APPEARANCE?
August 15th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Why is it such a surprise to some of you that the Raiders were absolutely terrible when Gannon, Wheatley, Garner, Wiz, Kennedy, Woodson, Brown, Biekert, Allen, etc all got old AT THE SAME TIME and had to be replaced?
What was our record supposed to be while we were rebuilding?
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The question of an 5 yr old idiot. Seriously, you talk like a child.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
VittorioTafur RB Darren McFadden (orbital bone) going through non-contact drills with football, no helmet
42 minutes ago
August 15th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Whats a organizational mandate?
Turn the UFL flunkie caliber DHB into an all-pro or get to stepping.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
186.J Hill Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:51 pm
Kell,
Why do you waste your time trying to post something to me?
What’s the point?
I mean, really, what’s the point?
You obviously don’t care for me or my point of view, so are you just really trying to sit there and be antagonistic?
Aren’t you over 55?
Why do you act like a 5 year old?
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He got houses to sell dont ya know?
August 15th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Jerrymcd Jerry McDonald
BLTN Raiders practice notes: DHB doing some good things on quick-catch and run . . . as for catching long passes, not yet
August 15th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
192.909RaiderLifer Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
VittorioTafur RB Darren McFadden (orbital bone) going through non-contact drills with football, no helmet
42 minutes ago
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Saints game he will be back
August 15th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
What do you think of the current coach staff?
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I think they butchered their very-first coaching decision with the coin-toss (somewhat sarcasm)
August 15th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
Brown Hole Nun,
Give us your breakdown on the world of potential DHB possesses? Route running? Hands, blocking, body control?
August 15th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Kell wasn’t impressed with the Gruden years or the run to the Super Bowl.
That doesn’t count.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
DHB = possession receiver
AS crazy as that sounds, that’s when he is at his best, facing the QB.
Even his catch this past game, he turned his shoulders completely to Soup and made a nice all hands catch.
Catching on the fly for DHB, not happening, as Jerr-ah tweeted.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
199.J Hill Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Kell wasn’t impressed with the Gruden years or the run to the Super Bowl.
That doesn’t count.
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Bootlicker
August 15th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
VittorioTafur Al Saunders chased WR Derek Hagan well into endzone & knocked ball loose “That can’t happen, that can’t happen,” he said before jogging back
35 minutes ago
August 15th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
KK
You better get to the doctor
Jhill is slapping you around like a rented stepchild
August 15th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Like the Jax game, when with a few minutes to go in the game, Jax didn’t even bother covering DHB deep, and Soup threw him a perfect pass.
DHB wasn’t even close to catching it. Bad decision really, from Soup even throwing it.
Why waste the play?
And that one play kills the notion of the whole “Decoy, safety always over the top” with DHB.
Hell the DB didn’t even cover him after about 30 yards, better yet a safety.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:01 pm
I really liked Hagan in college at ASU, I thought he was a beast.
Not sure if he has cleaned it up, but he had major diva-issues supposedly coming into the draft.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Brian the Genital tell us about writing “LOL” just like your BFF Brittany Spears.
He walks right into it every time, folks!
August 15th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Jhill he thinks Mr Davis is supposed to be perfect he used to worship him until he found out the he was just a human being now he’s all butt hurt and can’t accept reality.
Mr Davis has the same frialties as everyone else he just made a series of bad moves and now he’s not. It’s as simple as that….
We all go through tough times it’s what you do when you’re down that counts. He’s showing that he can get up and get it right. Kudos Big Al!!
August 15th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Kell,
Is your cut and paste machine stuck?
You’ve come up with what 4 answers to the same post already? And remarkably, NOT ONE of your answers is on point with the question of REBUILDING.
Does someone need to come hit you in the back of the head or something to get you back on track?
August 15th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
JFB,
Why do you think you and I are the only ones commenting on the choker?
Is that accepted fashion in Oakland?
August 15th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
J Hill Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Kell wasn’t impressed with the Gruden years or the run to the Super Bowl.
That doesn’t count.
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6 appearances in the playoffs in the last 22 years.
7 out of 8 games blacked out last year, 22,000 season ticket holders.
15,000 at the game Thurs.
8 out of 10 people think Al Davis is crazy or worse.
This aint about what “Kell” thinks.
This ain’t about Bootlickers & Shills.
It’s the public, baby!
August 15th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
J,
There once was a time Kool Kell would at least engage you in a debate, and answer questions and fire back decent questions back to you.
That ship has sailed apparently.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
Is that accepted fashion in Oakland?
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LOL…..just trying to dig a little on young B aren’t you???
That ish was ridiculous!!!!
Hue Jackson = Beiber-fever????
August 15th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Dudes, lay off poor Krappy!
The old goat is obviously exhausted from rustlin’ up hot new listings for Kane & Associates.
I mean from traveling to Copenhagen.
I mean from building a Chalet in Switzerland.
I mean from taking a nap at the gym in his barbershop.
You get the point.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
207.priesttj Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Jhill he thinks Mr Davis is supposed to be perfect he used to worship him until he found out the he was just a human being now he’s all butt hurt and can’t accept reality.
Mr Davis has the same frialties as everyone else he just made a series of bad moves and now he’s not. It’s as simple as that….
We all go through tough times it’s what you do when you’re down that counts. He’s showing that he can get up and get it right. Kudos Big Al!!
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Well said, and I agree. And for that you are a bootlicker? Geez, I guess you can’t respect or admire anyone without being a bootlicker? HHmmmmm.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Priest,
I could really give a rat arsse what Kell thinks about anything.
I NEVER post to this guy, but he always has something to say.
I’m not really trying to get into it with an elderly guy. It’s kinda pointless.
I just think it’s funny that he really only has something to say to me and young B.
Never an original thought, or any productive commentary to add to ANY discussion.
The blog usually takes a turn for the worse when he starts posting.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
The Houston boots did not look so well that first series.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
J,
There once was a time Kool Kell would at least engage you in a debate, and answer questions and fire back decent questions back to you.
That ship has sailed apparently.
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Apparently it has.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
big fan Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
168.J Hill Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Why is it such a surprise to some of you that the Raiders were absolutely terrible when Gannon, Wheatley, Garner, Wiz, Kennedy, Woodson, Brown, Biekert, Allen, etc all got old AT THE SAME TIME and had to be replaced?
What was our record supposed to be while we were rebuilding?
===========================================RAIDERS ARE ALWAYS REBUILDING I think Al likes picking in the top 5 of the draft!!!
August 15th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
This is the most interesting squad and coaching staff the Raiders have had since the Superbowl run…at least on paper…Hue Jax seems way more focused than Cable tho.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:13 pm
2-14 COUNT ON IT !! CODE FLAT BLACK!!!
August 15th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Jhill…u from LA…u have zero room to talk about dress styles bruh
August 15th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
6 appearances in the playoffs in the last 22 years.
7 out of 8 games blacked out last year, 22,000 season ticket holders.
15,000 at the game Thurs.
8 out of 10 people think Al Davis is crazy or worse.
This aint about what “Kell” thinks.
This ain’t about Bootlickers & Shills.
It’s the public, baby!
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and you are doing what to make it better? Me, I’m going to games and buying merchandise. Got to do your part.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
I know that pre season games dont mean squat
But the JerseyJets & the Cheating Clamheads are gonna be real tough to beat
August 15th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
7 out of 8 games blacked out last year, 22,000 season ticket holders.
15,000 at the game Thurs.
8 out of 10 people think Al Davis is crazy or worse.
This aint about what “Kell” thinks.
This ain’t about Bootlickers & Shills.
It’s the public, baby!
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Ok,
Thanks for the update.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
Mister Beeecham, I have read a few of your posts. What kind of degenerate are you? You seem like a sex pervert.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
As Ive said……its Kell and MR’s life work of disruting the blog with their bs…..much tough talk for guys who wont show their face
August 15th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
Al has gotten a lot smarter at drafting the last two years for sure.
But this website is still pretty awesome….
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Raider-Nation-Against-Al-Davis/47811507628?ref=ts
August 15th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Firebaby
bspn was just talking about how the jets (one of the best blitzing teams in the nfl) blitzed Brady in the preseason and Tom tore them a new one so Rex did not blitz at all in the playoffs and managed to keep Tom down.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Jhill….Kell main issue with me is im a young blk guy who shreds and schits on his bs all day and nite….it kills him I refuse to be a step n fetch sellout clown he has become
August 15th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
As Ive said……its Kell and MR’s life work of disruting the blog with their bs…..much tough talk for guys who wont show their face
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Why don’t the Bootlickers & Shills go to the Bootster blogs, where you can shake your pom-poms in peace?
August 15th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
B,
You bring up skinny jeans, cats like me and LA clown just as hard.
We bring up Chokers …. cricketts from y’all.
crickets = I must wear one too.
I have you rockin the sea shell chokers.
Or do you go with the black shoestring with the silver charm look?
August 15th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Wow someone can rag on Al Davis but when prez BO gets slammed there is a problem……….puhleeze sare us
August 15th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
Plunk,
The Jets lost Ellis and Jenkins off that line.
Bart Scott is a year older.
Gholston was a bust and is now off the team.
They lost Brad Smith, Woody, and another OL guy everyone was pissed they lost.
Not buying the Rex Ryan hype or the Sanchise hype.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
Kell id shake myy fist to your melon but your btch ass is hella timid…….you know what a good ass whipppin feels like so I guess you smart
August 15th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Chokers? I meean Hue is native to what city? lol
August 15th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Someone was talking about our injuries so far.
Lots of teams have injuries
Foster & Johnson out for the boots and #2 RB just went to the locker room
August 15th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
J Hill Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Why is it such a surprise to some of you that the Raiders were absolutely terrible when Gannon, Wheatley, Garner, Wiz, Kennedy, Woodson, Brown, Biekert, Allen, etc all got old AT THE SAME TIME and had to be replaced?
What was our record supposed to be while we were rebuilding?
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It was supposed to be better than it was. Al couldn’t have failed harder if he tried. Gannon in his late 30s…franch QB a MUST. You draft Gallery over Rivers? Rivers would have had Gannon schooling him his first year. That’s what you look for. That’s how you avoid the rebuild drought. New England has been good for a decade with a couple of mediocre seasons mixed in. Rebuilding is not an excuse for the Raiders being as bad as they were in the past decade. Having a senile GM is the reason.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Hue is from LA…..wearing tight ass schit? Yeah LA to the max lol
August 15th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
KK = needs to Try Some Tenderness, Otis Redding style. Just go on and sittin on a dock in the bay, and watch the tide just roll away, yeah KK, give it a try. Just Chill Baby!
August 15th, 2011 at 5:27 pm
BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
Kell id shake myy fist to your melon but your btch ass is hella timid…….you know what a good ass whipppin feels like so I guess you smart
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You say you know where I’m at, what I look like. I’ve called your momma every name in the book……………………yak, yak, yak, yak…….
August 15th, 2011 at 5:28 pm
And Jhill u wanna talk? Let’s get on all the Julie Newmar pppphag schit worn by the Laker trash after the games…..oh yeah Kobe’s manly h0m0 photo shoot?
August 15th, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Jets have ZERO pass rush.
Schaub has all day to throw.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
And Kell ive invited ya to multIple places many times……ive yakked my d–k over ur wife’s face many times….she yells “ive been BLACKED and Im proud”
August 15th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Predictable.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Big Fan if you havent had sex in 2 decades u would act like Kell as well lol
August 15th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Plunk,
You got to switch up looks against good QB’s.
You can have 12 men on the field, but if you do the same thing every play, Brady will find a way to beat you.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
so, after millions of years, having trekked from the tree where man was born to populate an entire planet, for good or ill, the best way to spend a life on Earth is to each and every day spew venom at an elderly man because of the way he runs his football team? Wow. That is the furthermost definition of “pathetic” that can be offered.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Jhill
Good points, lets hope Hue @ Co is bigger, stronger, meaner and faster.
The Tuna was talking about the jets and he was not impressed with Sanchez, especially in cold weather.
Raiders 49
Jersey 6
August 15th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
How ppredictable was it of you to not showw up in San Leandro 3 years ago? Or at JLS 3 weeks ago?
August 15th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
BeAlwaysUrself,
Just what gives you the idea that you can identify someone disrupting this blog? This isn’t your blog, is it? This blog has moderators, moderators that have had to govern your comments, as you’ve admitted via your griping. Maybe you ought to just learn to follow the blog rules yourself, instead of worrying about who else needs to be banned. Today alone you’ve already made physical threats against two other commenters. I’m pretty sure that’s against blog rules. And I’m pretty sure the moderators would consider such behavior a blog “disruption”.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
And Jhill u wanna talk? Let’s get on all the Julie Newmar pppphag schit worn by the Laker trash after the games…..oh yeah Kobe’s manly h0m0 photo shoot?
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Yeah that Kobe photo shoot was some phhaaggiitty shhhhh
See how I jump right on that and bash with you?
The POINT is NONE of you jumped on Hue’s choker. STILL haven’t clowned it. Kinda gives the impression you’re cool with it, lol.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
Sanchez lol…..cant be serious? That guy is average
August 15th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
M Lonetree Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
so, after millions of years, having trekked from the tree where man was born to populate an entire planet, for good or ill, the best way to spend a life on Earth is to each and every day spew venom at an elderly man because of the way he runs his football team? Wow. That is the furthermost definition of “pathetic” that can be offered.
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Oh my gawd, how horrible of mankind….:-(
August 15th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Julie Newmar
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Who ??????
August 15th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
And even worse u damn sure backed down to BHP lol
August 15th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
Jhill…..long story short yall LA cats always dressed very questionable and u know it!
August 15th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
Sanchez I’m not so sure about. Tough to get a read on.
He has epic stinkers, but you look at his playoff stats, and he has played pretty well.
100+ QB ratings in playoff wins is nothing to sneeze at.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
U can bust jokes all day but Im serious as hell about yall dress style…….out of ppocket for thee longest
August 15th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
jfb 10 – 4
I read your stuff on blitzing and I agree.
Hopefully Things have changed and our front four will start getting pressure on QB’s. Combine that with some different looks, play some zone once in awhile and we can start winning the AFC West again
August 15th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Vegas……that h0m0 will never win a title
August 15th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
My wife thinks that greasy-bastard is good-looking too.
I hope we Theisman his leg in week 3, so I can laugh at him and her.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
pft today showed the clown sanchez is lol
August 15th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
You draft Gallery over Rivers?
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NO ONE was saying Rivers when we drafted Gallery.
If anything, the alternative should have been Fitzgerald.
Al Davis was getting praised by EVERYONE for taking the prototype LT that would anchor the position for at least 10 years.
“Can’t miss” is what EVERYONE said.
No way you can play monday morning QB on that draft pick and say it was a bad GM move.
AT THE TIME, it was a GREAT move.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:42 pm
Vegas…..women have always thought phags were good looking…..Rock Hudson anyone?
August 15th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
Monday Practice Notes
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2011_pre_season
August 15th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
The Bob Gallery-Jake Grove draft is point #3,742 why drafting O-lineman at the top of the draft is pointless.
You can pick up a Daniel Loper off the street, paying him 1/10th of Bob’s salary, and get roughly the same level of production.
Veldheer will make more Pro Bowls than Russell Okung, and do so while costing way less money.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:47 pm
Starting Day Line-up O-Line:
Veldheer, Lil’ Wiz, Satele, Heyer & Barksdale. The rest of the group will include: Soup, DMac/Bush, Reece, Boss, Ford & DHB. DMoore will end up in the slot I believe.
I also believe Ausberry will be the #2 TE.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
We left Darrius Heyward Bey out of that equation because he’s been nicked up first with undisclosed nicks and dings all pre season.
He only returned for the last two practices and toward the end of this one seemed like he might be somehow injured again.
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This guy.
DHB gets a huge pass in here.
Missed the end of the first year, getting hurt in practice.
Sissied out of the Denver game last year, with the flu. Seriously!!!!
Dinged again, in practice. The tooth-ache thing.
Gives himselves the thumbs-up for games, when he doesn’t record a catch.
Seriously, he is starting to piss me off more for what he does throughout the week than on Sundays!!!
August 15th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Starting O-line:
Veldheer-Wiz 2.0-Satele-Carlisle-Barksdale
I rewatched the film last night, and not sure what the hype was with Heyer.
He let the 3rd string DT come in and blast Edwards!! Wiffed on a few other blocks as well.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
JFB
For whatever it’s worth, this is DHB’s make it or break it year. He either produces significantly or he gets kicked to the curb, traded or whatever. We can’t afford, time-wise, to wait for him any longer. We now have other real players who can produce hat want into the line-up. HuJack needs to win and I believe he will do just that using the players who actually produce when given the opportunity.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
Damn dude, players get injured. Bey plays most games. Unlike Schilens.
Hue is running a tuff camp. We have plenty of players getting nicked up. So long as they are ready for the opener.
Seems to me you just have an axe to grind.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:56 pm
Don’t see Carlisle sticking with the starting lie-up. Back-up OK but NOT starting. Too light & too long of tooth. His best day are well behind him IMO.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Starting O-line:
I rewatched the film last night, and not sure what the hype was with Heyer.
He let the 3rd string DT come in and blast Edwards!! Wiffed on a few other blocks as well.
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Oh boy, here you go again. We are not talking about Heyer at LT. We are talking about Heyer at LG. Big difference. Watch the 2nd offensive series then come back.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
It will be interesting to see if BCampbell can step up and make the grade at Guard. He’s had 2 years experience on the other side of the ball (defense). With his size & strength, I wonder if he may be better suited at DT? JHenderson doesn’t have all that much left in the tank. Just saying…
August 15th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
If Heyer were so bad he would not be given the oppty to start on the OL. So obviously the coaches disagree.
He is getting 1st team reps at LG and now RT.
If they are really itching to get Wiz out there they very well may start Wiz next to Barksdale opening night.
I think its dicey, but hey, if they are the best, they are the best.
Veldheer-Heyer-Satele-Wiz-Barksdale
August 15th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
But if BCamp shows up strong that can all change.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:02 pm
If you think DHB gets a huge pass in here, you seriously need to get a reality check. Exclamation point!
August 15th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Bruce Campbell is a huge mystery. Doesn’t even sound as if he’s in the picture anymore.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:06 pm
KoolKell Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Bruce Campbell is a huge mystery. Doesn’t even sound as if he’s in the picture anymore.
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No I disagree there because I caught Hue’s presser last night. He mentioning the line being in flux and ‘certain’ players injured and just getting back into things. Sounded like he was elluding to BCamp to me as if he is interested to see what he’s got. Possibly refering to Heyer as well.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
KoolKell Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Bruce Campbell is a huge mystery. Doesn’t even sound as if he’s in the picture anymore.
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That’s why I was speculating about a reassignment to the defense. It sounds as if the O-Line is moving forward without him. As a run stuffing DT, all he needs to do is stuff the middle of he line and don’t let anybody get by. His size & strength would seem to be a positive in that environment. Less self-discipline would be required to be successful.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Assuming Bey comes on strong – Bey, Moore, Ford could be one hell of a trio. Speed out the azz!
August 15th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
DHB gets a huge pass in here.
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You can’t be serious.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:10 pm
That’s why I was speculating about a reassignment to the defense. It sounds as if the O-Line is moving forward without him. As a run stuffing DT, all he needs to do is stuff the middle of he line and don’t let anybody get by. His size & strength would seem to be a positive in that environment. Less self-discipline would be required to be successful.
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Sorry, that sounds like a video game move.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:10 pm
Thats called good drafting
August 15th, 2011 at 6:10 pm
JFB,
Feel free to cue up the DVR so we can watch Heyer at LG from the 2nd series on.
He was a BEAST at LG with the ones!
August 15th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
Two rookies on the right side of the OL? I don’t think so.
I think Carlisle will start until somebody moves him out.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
TerrapinRaider Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Assuming Bey comes on strong – Bey, Moore, Ford could be one hell of a trio. Speed out the azz!
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Add to that DMac swinging out into pattern and Ausberry subbing for Boss. That has to be a very scary scenario for opposing DC’s.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Twocents Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
Two rookies on the right side of the OL? I don’t think so.
I think Carlisle will start until somebody moves him out.
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Wiz 2.0 & Barksdale would be a significant upgrade over what we had last year. Carlisle @ 295#’s is just not going to cut it on this line.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:16 pm
JB Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
TerrapinRaider Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Assuming Bey comes on strong – Bey, Moore, Ford could be one hell of a trio. Speed out the azz!
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Add to that DMac swinging out into pattern and Ausberry subbing for Boss. That has to be a very scary scenario for opposing DC’s.
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Thats the scary thing about this team JB. I can’t think of any team in the league with so many weapons.
N.O. may come close; but they don’t have a FB running WR routes with hands to match! They don’t have WRs across the board that are burners. They don’t have a RB of McFadden’s caliber.
When you have a FB running routes like Reece that sht is scary man!
August 15th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
FBs running 4.40s LOL~! That sht is crazy man~!
I would not want to face that kind of team.
There best hope is getting to the QB. Campbell is being given some hellified weapons. Its up to him to use ‘em.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
I would like to see a little more of Barksdale and Wiz before I can join the bandwagon.
Hope and change is rampant in the pre-season.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
J,
Watching my Gigantes ahora, but will cue up the video another day.
I didn’t think Heyer looked all that great in the second half, but I can be swayed.
And yes, I think DHB gets a pass in here. Two easy ways to start a purse-fight in here, trash DHB or MM34.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
TerrapinRaider Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
FBs running 4.40s LOL~! That sht is crazy man~!
I would not want to face that kind of team.
There best hope is getting to the QB. Campbell is being given some hellified weapons. Its up to him to use ‘em.
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This is why the right configuration on the O-line is so important. If the O-line an do it’s job well, we should be almost unstoppable. Soup has the skill set to complete the passes, he just needs the time to do it. That, and hands that can hang on to it.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:25 pm
I mean jhill whats to comment on about Hue’s fit game? How many coaches can dress…spare me dude. I only wondered why no Raider shirt is all. Only coach that can dress down like a mackadosious king is Al davis…..im buying a jump suit and glasses to look like Al Davis this season…….CODE BLACK
August 15th, 2011 at 6:25 pm
This team has talent across the board. Every position. You fix that OL and we will go far – very far. Its critical.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:27 pm
BeAlwaysUrselfCommittingtoExcellence2011 Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 6:25 pm
I mean jhill whats to comment on about Hue’s fit game? How many coaches can dress…spare me dude. I only wondered why no Raider shirt is all. Only coach that can dress down like a mackadosious king is Al davis…..im buying a jump suit and glasses to look like Al Davis this season…….CODE BLACK
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ROFLMAO – very funny. See Raider Image. Jump Suits now on sale. AD logo shades too!
August 15th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
JB u damn right!…..and yes Carlisle 295 lb frame aint gonna cut it in ower scheme….muust find a bigger and better RG
August 15th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
I realize there’s only been one preseason game played so far but I felt Edwards played himself into the #2 QB slot. Any other opinions?
August 15th, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Al Davis jumpsuits, black ray bans and a towel so Kell can kee my shoes shined and schit
August 15th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
JB naw……if he does well and boller sucks in SF then Id be down
August 15th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
That job’s already been taken by Herrera.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
I bet Kell is seething at my Al Davis jumpsuit posts
August 15th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
Kell is my Hererra
August 15th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
Kell I need my shoes shined old buddy
August 15th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
Was Boller six for six in completions? I think I read that somewhere. I like Edwards, very accurate, but maybe gunshy.
It’s a toss up.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
Maybe Maybin?
He fits the classic Davis mold just like Kam Wimbley, Groves ect…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
August 15th, 2011 at 6:42 pm
There best hope is getting to the QB. Campbell is being given some hellified weapons. Its up to him to use ‘em.
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I am hoping teams stack the box like last year dare us to throw…IT will be like a video game…
August 15th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
Add to that DMac swinging out into pattern and Ausberry subbing for Boss. That has to be a very scary scenario for opposing DC’s.
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DMAC, TJ, and MBUSH on wheel routs with a LB in coverage = Big plays allday…
August 15th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
Speaking of TJ, is he back to practicing???
August 15th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
JFB,
Heyer played OT in the 2nd half. Didn’t pay too much attention to him there because there is ZERO chance he starts there.
He has a shot to unseat Loper though. Or at least he did before he hurt is arm.
I’ll say it again. If Wiz is the player the coaches are raving about, he needs to start at C. Did he even play OG in the game?
I’d like to see
Veldheer-Heyer-Wiz-Cooper-Barnes.
Barnes was blocking his arsse off the other night. Probably why he is still running with the ones. Barksdale is going to have a tough time beating out Barnes unless Barnes just hands it to him by getting 3 penalties per game.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
TJ is a i dunno lol
August 15th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
We can have a good time cracking jokes about Hue’s attire, but obviously (Hue !) it’s not even slightly important.
I love Hue’s fire and like the way he represents the Raids.
Anxious to see what kind of HC he’s going to be.
I’ve got confidence he’s going to have the squad ready and put the players in the best position to maximize their ability and win.
Want to see how he does making decisions from the sidelines. Not just play calling, but clock management, use of timeouts, challenges, adjustments, deciding whether to punt or go for it on 4th and one, etc.
For a guy that’s detail oriented enough to have players ‘practice’ standing for the anthem, the ‘defer’ kickoff mistake was a head scratcher. That’s what pre-season is for. Iron out the little wrinkles. But for Hue it’s also important that he gets experience being The Man making crucial game time decisions from the sideline. It ain’t just about scheming and preparation during the week anymore.
Ken Whisenhunt made a strategic error in last week’s game that would have really had me worried if Hue had made it.
Cards score the TD that puts them up by one. Virtually a no-brainer to go for two there. Instead he kicks the XPT. When the Raids answer with a FG they’re winning 18-17 instead of being tied or up by two.
Curious to find out what kind of sideline General Hue is going to be.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
I haven’t heard that TJ is back. Being dyslexic doesn’t help his chances.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
No Cooper no way no how….jhill we running power scheme not zbs
August 15th, 2011 at 6:51 pm
RM99,
I know you asked for some film review on Barnes, but I forgot who else you wanted me to look at.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
I’ll say it again. If Wiz is the player the coaches are raving about, he needs to start at C. Did he even play OG in the game?
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I do not believe so, but I don’t think there is any concern over Wiz’s ability to play guard.
All right, so I will recant on Heyer a tad, being that I focused on him more in the second half at T. Was not impressive at all over there.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:57 pm
If Bruce Campbell can beat out Carlisle, then we’ll get out wish.
Carlisle didn’t look bad thursday since he didn’t have that dump truck Walker next to him.
Not to mention Satele stepping his game up.
Carlisle will be be fine sandwiched between Wiz and Barnes/Barksdale.
If Satele starts at C, I’d like to see Wiz at RG, not LG.
August 15th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
I like the idea of Wiz at LG but what happens if Satele goes down? I hate it when they make a double switch.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
JFB
Are you going to the pats game?
August 15th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Veldheer-Wiz-Satele-Cooper-Barksdale
Guys why are you so down on Carlisle the guy is the most seasoned veteran we have on our O-Line we need his experience.
He is not going anywhere, mark my words he is our best option at LG and in keeping some kind of consistency on our O-Line. The coaches love him and his work ethic, every time I pay close attention to the O-Line play him he dominates his opponent.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
I don’t think there is any concern over Wiz’s ability to play guard.
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There should be some concern about his ability to play LG. He hasn’t played that position in at least 3 years, and not even sure if he ever played it.
If the plan is to start this guy at OG, he needs to get some reps in against the other teams ones at that position.
I expect to see Wiz start at C in the next game if this is truly an open battle. We need to see what he can do against a starting defense.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
Hey J Hill,
Yup, I know everyone was deservedly bagging on Barnes for the false starts, but I didn’t have the game on tape and was wondering how he performed besides that.
Glad to hear you gave him a good grade. Easier to correct jumping offsides than not being able to play.
Other guy I asked about was Stevie Brown. Know it’s harder to see what’s going on in the defensive backfield compared to the line – but he seemed out of it on the last Card drive. Looked to be trailing badly on the TD and whiffed on an open field tackle near the LOS that led to a big gain earlier that drive. At least that’s what I saw without the benefit of review.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
S&B666
Carlisle is a turnstyle in pass blocking. He’s a ZBS style blocker and doesn’t have the weight or tools to become a power blocker. His best days were long ago. In this case, he has no more experience with this new group and blocking/running style than anyone else. IMO, he’ll be lucky to remain as a BU. Players his age don’t last all that long. He’s already got 12 years under his belt and there simply are too many young BIG Turks after that position. His 295#’s is also too light to handle that position in a power blocking scheme.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
RT is a concern I hope Barnes gets beat out.
The secondary is the biggest concern especially now that we are losing guys to injuries.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
I agree that Carlisle is running on empty and is in the wrong blocking scheme. But who else we got? I was hoping it would be Heyer, but he’s nicked up. We need to solidify that spot, and for all the happy reports on Carlisle, I don’t think he can get through 16 games at his age and mileage.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
Aaron Maybin isn’t the answer either. His specialty was supposed to be rushing the passer. He got 24 tackles in 2 years, and zero sacks. Was a healthy scratch 5 times last year. He’s a bum. Couldn’t crack the rotation on a historically bad defense. Let put that to bed.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:12 pm
JB
I doubt that it matters much if he is 295 or 330 if he can bench more weight than his opponent then he is stronger and being smaller gives him more mobility.
Do you think that pulling guards are only for zone blocking?
So what if he is old if he earns a spot on the roster and is a starter then he deserves it no matter how young or old he is.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
I was seriously pissed at Barnes for the mental errors, but he can play. The mistakes are correctable. We are going to need him this year.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
Guest123
show me some youtube footage where Carlisle is getting plowed like Barnes or Gallery and I will believe you until then its just your opinion. I think he is one of our better blockers especially when I pay close attention to the line play.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
Didn’t set my DVR for the extra 15 minutes so I haven’t seen the last 3 min of the game. Can’t tell you about Brown on that play.
I can say that his play with the starters was solid. He came in at FS early and often and Huff was playing the nickle corner.
I use “solid” as he didn’t give up any plays. Didn’t necessarily make any plays either, but not sure there were any for him to make.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:16 pm
I saw Carlisle knock the snot out of LB on the second level of a run play, Thurs.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:18 pm
Wait, I thought we ran some type of mix power-blocking scheme last year??
So which way is it? Hue Jackson brought in a revised power-blocking scheme that Carlisle thrived in (didn’t miss one offensive play last year) or Cable’s ZBS manhandled the NFL?
Remember, Al stole Carlisle from the Baltimore Ravens the year we picked him up. The Ravens announced the signing on their website as their new starting guard, until Al grabbed him in the 11th hour.
The Ravens, to my knowledge, never have run the ZBS.
Cooper Carlisle is fine. Our most durable O-lineman, as well as our least penalized.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
I see Barnes keeping his old job – BU at OT and Main blocking TE on the elephant formation. Nothing more, nothing less.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
Jared Veldheer had more penalties (11) last year than Cooper Carlisle has had in 4 years (9).
Fact!!!
August 15th, 2011 at 7:22 pm
“Cooper Carlisle is fine. Our most durable O-lineman, as well as our least penalized.”
Couldn’t have said it any better!
August 15th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
I just don’t get the hate for Cooper Carlisle.
Maybe its because he was a Bronco. That would be a pretty good reason.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
jon stinchcomb released by saints. hmm.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
i usually watch all raiders games and replay all plays several times, watching every player to see who’s doing well and who’s sucking. also, knowing the game and knowing what players are supposed to be doing is helpful. cooper carlisle is usually solid, making his block and staying with it. he’s smart, knows how to play, and gets the job done. he is not the problem.
by the way, watching plays like that was the reason why i knew that thomas howard was horrible. and why i thought kirk morrison got a raw deal.
and why i’m concerned about satele. he was gonna be replaced for a reason. he gets blown back and dominated by strong bullrushers. they brought him back for one reason. b/c wiz was struggling badly in practice. don’t care what the spin by hue is, there is concern about wiz. if satele was so good, they wouldn’t have drafted to replace him and announce that wiz was the starter. he may be getting better and i hope so, but i’m worried.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
FS is probably the hardest position for the semi-pros to evaluate.
Very difficult to know exactly what his primary responsibility on any given play was. Difficult to know if a better ‘read’ on the QB or a formation would enable a free safety to be better positioned to make a play.
Sometimes it’s obvious to spot substandard play, like when a guy misses an unblocked, open field, one on one tackle. And I’m pretty sure it was #27 whiffing in exactly that type of situation with the game on the line.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
big fan Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
207.priesttj Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Jhill he thinks Mr Davis is supposed to be perfect he used to worship him until he found out the he was just a human being now he’s all butt hurt and can’t accept reality.
Mr Davis has the same frialties as everyone else he just made a series of bad moves and now he’s not. It’s as simple as that….
We all go through tough times it’s what you do when you’re down that counts. He’s showing that he can get up and get it right. Kudos Big Al!!
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Thank you for such sophisticated analysis, Father Pride & Poise. I love it. “he just made a series of bad moves (er, consistently over the past 15 years, and then before Gruden) and now he’s not.” And your proof for the “not” is what exactly? One 8-8 season? My how our standards have fallen. I remember in grade school sulking whenever the team lost, and was inconsolable when they missed the playoffs–twice I think in the 1970s.
You’re nothing but a wishful thinker. You think the team looks good on paper, which is what they’ve been saying about this team for decades. A convenient way to blame the players and coaches when the season goes to hell in a handbasket. An old Davis trick, by the way.
But the fact is, the secondary, wide receivers, and half the offensive line DON’T LOOK THAT GOOD AT ALL. Certainly not playoff caliber. But you keep wishin and hopin along with all the other apologists.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
stevie brown does seem to be on the bubble, especially w/ the 2 safeties signed today. but he did play in meaningful redzone plays last year and he came thru. another developing DB, but he seems better than mcfadden and ware at this point. unfortunaetely, they are corners and have more of a leash to develop.
August 15th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
That Dirty Raccoon Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Raiders record will be 13-3
AFC West Champs
AFC Champs
Super Bowl Champs.
7 players on D will go to Pro Bowl
4 players on O will go to Pro Bowl
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You’re high, dirty varmit.
August 15th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
That kid D. Moore has the athleticism of a young Randy Moss……he’s gonna be somethin big this year…..
August 15th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
310.J Hill Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
JFB,
Heyer played OT in the 2nd half. Didn’t pay too much attention to him there because there is ZERO chance he starts there.
He has a shot to unseat Loper though. Or at least he did before he hurt is arm.
I’ll say it again. If Wiz is the player the coaches are raving about, he needs to start at C. Did he even play OG in the game?
I’d like to see
Veldheer-Heyer-Wiz-Cooper-Barnes.
Barnes was blocking his arsse off the other night. Probably why he is still running with the ones. Barksdale is going to have a tough time beating out Barnes unless Barnes just hands it to him by getting 3 penalties per game.
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You should’ve paid attention. Hyer got our QB killed when he played GUARD in the second half.
Unseat Loper? Stephan Wisniewski has been starting at LG the last few.
Barnes was blcoking his arse off?! WTH? He was in on 5 plays and drew 3 false starts!!!
Wow, dude your just dead wrong here. Look for Bruce Campbell to see time on the line maybe in place of Cooper eventually.
August 15th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Stevie Browns in no danger from the two new safeties brought on board. Hiram and Brown dinged means camp fodder because Mike Mitchell has been out too and Huff may be sliding down into CB sometimes too.
August 15th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Scrubs… Secondary is a joke. 7-9
August 16th, 2011 at 5:32 am
Carlisle is not it people…..zone blocker is why Al nabbed him last second. COOP KNEW POWER scheme in bmore wasnt a fit eventhough they just came off a 13-3 season! Think about it….we all know when we are licked and Coop knew power wasnt gonna work in long run. Who choses a 2-14 team with a rookie head coach over a team stacked with pro bowlers and a SB WINNING COACH? Use your brains people
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