Update on injuries to WR Ford and FS Huff
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 at 3:00 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders coach Hue Jackson just wrapped up his news conference with the Bay Area media in Alameda.
Among the many topics he addressed, Jackson said wide receiver Jacoby Ford suffered a hamstring injury and free safety Michaell Huff came away from the Broncos game with a strained groin.
Jackson said he won’t update the injuries until later in the week.
I’m covering for beat writer Jerry McDonald today, as he returns from Denver and prepares for a short week before the Raiders travel to Buffalo for a game against the Bills.
Therefore, I will be working on a story for the paper first before I file a story off Jackson’s news conference. The players were off today.
Practice will resume Wednesday morning, with the Raiders flying to Buffalo on Friday afternoon.
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September 13th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
RAIDER NATION
September 13th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
Raiders win last night and all ESPN talks about is Tim Tebow.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
Raider Raccoons Rock!
September 13th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
Raiders win last night and all ESPN talks about is Tim Tebow.
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Right, did you see the clown skip bayless…He said tebow would have defeated us….
Skip Bayless <—–MR
September 13th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Chris in NY Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Grads also moved the ball up and down the field in that game. I’ll take a QB who’s willing to take some chances and make things happen with the occasional turnover, over a guy who has trouble getting first downs let alone touchdowns.
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then you will take losses over wins as well?
grads lost every game he started for us last year and was banished to be a back up for the bungles because he cant beat an over ratted noodle armed rookie.
JC IS 8-5 AND UNDEFATED IN THE AFC WEST!!!!!
September 13th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
R. McClain??
I thought I’d see more from him.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
“But don’t try to serve up this nonsense that he looked good last night.”
Amazing spin job isn’t it?
The guy could be a member of the media the way he spins things!
September 13th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
678.Chris in NY Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Grads also moved the ball up and down the field in that game. I’ll take a QB who’s willing to take some chances and make things happen with the occasional turnover, over a guy who has trouble getting first downs let alone touchdowns.
That said, I thought Campbell looked much better this preseason. He didn’t blow the game last night (he certainly didn’t “win it” but he didn’t lose it either). The conditions were pretty tough there last night, particularly with the crowd noise for a visiting QB. So I’ll give him a pass on this one and expect better things to come in Week 2 in Buffalo.
But don’t try to serve up this nonsense that he looked good last night.
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Grad moved toward a loss….JC moved the ball all up and down field vs Jax and you lamblasted the cat now Grad gets this bullschit praise? no buddy stay consistent. Grad sucks and was beat out by a Gingerhead Rookie for a reason. That game last year vs AZ team scored 3 points entire 2nd half….Fk Grad and his supporters
September 13th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Thec, now I’m Skip Bayless? Thank you. I’m pretty sure Skip Bayless doesn’t live with his mom.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Skip Bayless is a chump like a MR….and would be too many words if I ran into the both of them thats for sure…….left jab and overhand right…GOODNITE
September 13th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Will our defense and running game carry us to victory this weekend?
September 13th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
7.Silverandblack666 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
“But don’t try to serve up this nonsense that he looked good last night.”
Amazing spin job isn’t it?
The guy could be a member of the media the way he spins things!
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666…Chris is a hypocrite becuz he spun the Grad schit all last year and until this summer
September 13th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Tebow Kool-Aid
September 13th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Bayless is a convert to the church of Tebow.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
6.The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
R. McClain??
I thought I’d see more from him.
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He s^cks. A middle linebacker who makes one tackle for an entire game? Ridiculous.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
We still need to fix the O-line. Satele, Carlisle & Barnes are NOT the answer. They, Satele & Carlisle, are simply not powerful enough for what Hue wants to accomplish. Neither can hold up to a bull rush. Barnes is simply not starting ORT material. He’s fine in his role as the elephant blocking TE and as an emergency back-up OT. Other than that he’s just a liability. We need those 3 positions filled with more powerful players. Here’s what I recommend: Pick up Leonard Davis as a FA-ORT (6′6″, 350#) He was released by Dallas as a Cap space move. Stick him in at the ORT. Bring BCampbell up to the starting ORG position. Again power and fast pulling capability. Move Wiz 2.0 to center. Leave Satele as back-up center or just trade him for a 4th or 5th round draft pick. Move Heyer to OLG. That would give us a line of Veldheer, Heyer, Wiz, BCampbell & Davis. If we can’t get Davis then use Barksdale at ORT. Let him learn on the job if necessary. He’s already better than Barnes and has a good upside. With this line-up we will have the Bully O-Line group that HueJack wants. Our running ball control game will be gold. Our passing game will improve by default with that running ability.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
The Big Banana Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Will our defense and running game carry us to victory this weekend?
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That is exactly what will happen. That is how you win games on the Road. Our passing game is a work in progress, so it us our best chance.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Sorry, I had it wrong. McClain didn’t have a single tackle last night and only one assist.
Pathetic.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Kirk Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
6.The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
R. McClain??
I thought I’d see more from him.
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He s^cks. A middle linebacker who makes one tackle for an entire game? Ridiculous.
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Did he really only have one tackle all game? Funniest part is that is one tackle more than I remember him having. I think I watched him wiff three times.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
All I’m saying is Campbell is 30th in the NFL in passing yards after Week 1. Grads is actually 31st, just a few yards behind Campbell, even though Campbell attempted nearly twice as many throws.
I don’t even mean to turn this into a Grads-Campbell thing. Grads is gone and that’s fine. But don’t try to sell Campbell as some sort of hero in that win. It was all about the defense, Janikowski, McFadden, maybe Reece, maybe DHB and Bush and the line in sealing the deal at the end. We won and I’m happy. I hope Campbell kicks azz next week and from here on out. Let’s face it: we’re going to need far, far better from him if we’re going to vie for a playoff spot though.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
god I hate Monte Poole and Gwen Knapp for today’s articles…..Poole is a just a step n fetch weak negga with no sack….and Knapp needs to take her ugly ass back inthe kitchen and put on an apron cuz she has never been a good person at covering sports. Bay Area media fkin blows
September 13th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Kirk Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
6.The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
R. McClain??
I thought I’d see more from him.
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He s^cks. A middle linebacker who makes one tackle for an entire game? Ridiculous.
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Bring back the Capt.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
20.Chris in NY Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
All I’m saying is Campbell is 30th in the NFL in passing yards after Week 1. Grads is actually 31st, just a few yards behind Campbell, even though Campbell attempted nearly twice as many throws.
I don’t even mean to turn this into a Grads-Campbell thing. Grads is gone and that’s fine. But don’t try to sell Campbell as some sort of hero in that win. It was all about the defense, Janikowski, McFadden, maybe Reece, maybe DHB and Bush and the line in sealing the deal at the end. We won and I’m happy. I hope Campbell kicks azz next week and from here on out. Let’s face it: we’re going to need far, far better from him if we’re going to vie for a playoff spot though.
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8-5 as starter…..swept whole division last year didnt lose back to back starts, first time we had 3 game win streak in 8 years….week 1 win on road first time since 2001……thanks! The guy is our best QB since Gannon. They are only 5 or 6 elite QBs in the league so snap out of it bruh cuz JC isnt an all pro qb
September 13th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Seymour, you are right.
McClain did not have a single tackle all night long.
What the flagnog???
September 13th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Skip Bayless is a chump like a MR….and would be too many words if I ran into the both of them thats for sure…….left jab and overhand right…GOODNITE
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ROFLMAO….bayless brings that out in people…
September 13th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
22.The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Kirk Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
6.The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
R. McClain??
I thought I’d see more from him.
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He s^cks. A middle linebacker who makes one tackle for an entire game? Ridiculous.
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Bring back the Capt.
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One thing that doesnt show in the stats is how scared the Denver players were to get hit by the RoBeast…..no one would have been scared of Kirk and you know it
September 13th, 2011 at 3:16 pm
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Raiders coach Jackson said he was comfortable with Janikowski attempting a field goal from as far as 65 yards. The number changes each game.
10 minutes ago
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What Hue no 76 yarders. What a wuss.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
25.Thec07 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Skip Bayless is a chump like a MR….and would be too many words if I ran into the both of them thats for sure…….left jab and overhand right…GOODNITE
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ROFLMAO….bayless brings that out in people…
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Thec…me and skip’s issues go back to 2000 when he worked for San Jose Mercury and I’d email him and he has that phag attitude then as he does now…..I’ll deck that btch with ease
September 13th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Kirk Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Sorry, I had it wrong. McClain didn’t have a single tackle last night and only one assist.
Pathetic.
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To be fair, he was back in pass coverage a lot last night and the defensive line was taking care of the running game.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
I dont buy into McClain , either. He had that “fight”…he is too easily blocked…he gets the occasional tipped pass because of his length…he can make plays, is intelligent, but not dominant.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
30.RaiderSam Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
I dont buy into McClain , either. He had that “fight”…he is too easily blocked…he gets the occasional tipped pass because of his length…he can make plays, is intelligent, but not dominant.
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Better than Kirk Morrison….defense is much more physical with him in there
September 13th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
McClain was in coverage the whole night and had a nice deflection. FFS IRS his second year, how was Ray Lewis in his second year? Give these kids some time.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Denver ran it 13 times….how many tackles were out there for the Robeast again? Thanks…moving on
September 13th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Have to agree that RoMac’s presence against the run has been conspicuously absent thus far in his NFL career. That aspect of his game has been a disappointment.
However, the Mules failed to gain 40 yards on the ground last night. Granted, they’re a passing team and Moreno and McGahee aren’t world beaters, but that was a fine job last night – even if Rolando didn’t appear to contribute much.
One positive aspect of McClain’s game so far has been his recognition on screens. He once again showed good recognition, made a nice drop back, and his length enabled him to make a fine deflection last night. Could have easily resulted in a pick.
But yeah, it sure would be nice if Rolando showed more run stopping aptitude.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
McClain wasn’t in a fight. He tapped the guy. That was a b.s. penalty.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
Kirk Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Seymour, you are right.
McClain did not have a single tackle all night long.
What the flagnog???
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Unbelievable. Now someone should do a search on that stat: when was the last time (if ever) a Mike had no tackles in a game.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
So, Brien, you used to stalk Skip Bayless? Why am I not surprised. Brien, is there any possibility you’re taking this all too seriously?
September 13th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
McClain has recognition, he is more of a flow and drag tackler, not an impact and fumble inducing, tackler. That being said, he is effective and thats all that matters..i guess. Agree the o-line needs sync and dominance, and Carlisle and Satele will be exposed by the bigger Jet and Patriot d-lines….we’ll see how it plays out, still early. So someone said Leonard Davis and maybe Flozell? Could they make it through a season?
September 13th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
The Big Banana Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Will our defense and running game carry us to victory this weekend?
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That is exactly what will happen. That is how you win games on the Road. Our passing game is a work in progress, so it us our best chance.
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He played great in coverage and its hard to get tackles when the broncos only run the ball 13 times. REEEEEELaX
September 13th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Unbelievable. I had to register to reply to some of the LAMEST comments ever posted. Some you retards that call your self’s Raider Fans…stop! End your self’s cause your too stupid to be Raider fans. Looking at you Kirk and The Realist Dirty Raccoon retard…I know your not a Raider Fan.
Rolando McClain had a broken up PASS! he is a BEAST! and so what if he didn’t make a tackle…that’s what happens when you get double teamed and handled. He is the play caller for the defense…he is the defense team captain. And again you two are morons.
JC did exactly what he was supposed too! And the O-line is going to get better and better.
If you have nothing positive to say then your not part of the NATION! again…do us true Raider fans a solid and end your lives please! your too stupid to be on here!
September 13th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
I’m rooting for Campbell like most everyone else, but he’s nowhere near the better QBs in this league and, if he plays at roughly this same level, will be the main reason the Raiders can’t become a serious contender.
I actually think the rest of the Raiders have been underrated for several years now. Al’s size/speed drafting is probably working, it’s just that we’ve had such awful play from the QB position. How many games did we almost win with people like McClown and #2 at QB? How many times could we have won if they’d have been able to score 17 points in a game?
So now with JC at the helm we’re just enough better to win a bunch of those close games against average competition. But Campbell MUST take some chances and find a way to get the WRs involved if we’re going to win shootouts with good teams.
The best hope at this point is that the defense keeps improving and becomes truly dominant. With a dominant D and running game, anything is possible.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
On MCclain
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He played great in coverage and its hard to get tackles when the broncos only ran the ball 13 times. REEEEEELaX
September 13th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
I can’t ever remember McClain blowing up a running back….ever. All he ever did was commit a personal foul on a small wide receiver. He’s not very good.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
30.RaiderSam Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
I dont buy into McClain , either. He had that “fight”…he is too easily blocked…he gets the occasional tipped pass because of his length…he can make plays, is intelligent, but not dominant.
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Better than Kirk Morrison….defense is much more physical with him in there
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I agree on that. How about Lofa Tatupu?
September 13th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Morilla asked how Ray Lewis did his second year:
156 tackles. 4 sacks. 1 Int. Wow.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:35 pm
Perfectly said, kidseven.
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kidseven Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
I’m rooting for Campbell like most everyone else, but he’s nowhere near the better QBs in this league and, if he plays at roughly this same level, will be the main reason the Raiders can’t become a serious contender.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:35 pm
Has #89 been FIRED yet?…..
September 13th, 2011 at 3:36 pm
McClain will end up with 100 tackles. 2 sacks 1 int.. thats still ” wow”
September 13th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
Hey kid..
That’s the way Baltimore won its super bowl… dominant defense. .. very average offense… we have our Trent dilfer. … but as of now we don’t have our ray Lewis defense. .. but were getting there…
September 13th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Kirk Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
6.The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
R. McClain??
I thought I’d see more from him.
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He s^cks. A middle linebacker who makes one tackle for an entire game? Ridiculous.
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seriously people post above was correct he was in pass coverage denver didnt run the ball at all. Im rarely on this blog for this reason alone people hate and say the stupidest things. Reading some off the blogs last night during the game. Lots of people on here saying they couldnt watch the game anymore when denver had there last drive. People on here saying we suck were gonna lose the game. With over three minutes left oh we are not gonna run clock down raiders gonna lose. Man this team is better then lots of you think. Front four on D gonna dominate with are D backs. Running game to me is scary good. I saw last night what hew meant by building a bully. And about the flags screw it its the raider way not gonna change.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
34.RAIDERMAN99 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Have to agree that RoMac’s presence against the run has been conspicuously absent thus far in his NFL career. That aspect of his game has been a disappointment.
However, the Mules failed to gain 40 yards on the ground last night. Granted, they’re a passing team and Moreno and McGahee aren’t world beaters, but that was a fine job last night – even if Rolando didn’t appear to contribute much.
One positive aspect of McClain’s game so far has been his recognition on screens. He once again showed good recognition, made a nice drop back, and his length enabled him to make a fine deflection last night. Could have easily resulted in a pick.
But yeah, it sure would be nice if Rolando showed more run stopping aptitude.
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Nice breakdown….also remember recognizing that screen and the lineman had to hold him after he instinctively sniffed it out
September 13th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
FOR THE LOVE OF PETE!!!!!! We get a win on Monday Night football against a hated division rival. We are 1-0 right now and all some of you fools can do is find something to gripe about other than the fact that we are going to lose.
We WON, get over it. Campbell will get better as the season progresses, just like last year, get over it.
Either your a Raider fan or not, you can’t have it both ways.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
lol ghost.
NO ONE will have that 2000 Ravens defense. It was record-setting and legendary.
Please don’t use them as a means for us to become good.
Let’s just do the easier route and upgrade at QB.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
22.The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Kirk Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
6.The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
R. McClain??
I thought I’d see more from him.
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He s^cks. A middle linebacker who makes one tackle for an entire game? Ridiculous.
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Bring back the Capt.
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One thing that doesnt show in the stats is how scared the Denver players were to get hit by the RoBeast…..no one would have been scared of Kirk and you know it
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What you font get tackles in coverage? Lmao
September 13th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Never said it but I think it’s past due
CODE BLACK!!!
September 13th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Comparisons to the ‘00 Ravens now? Guys, this is a big win. But come on.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
37.Sullivan44 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
So, Brien, you used to stalk Skip Bayless? Why am I not surprised. Brien, is there any possibility you’re taking this all too seriously?
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Yes I fking do!…So show up Sept 25th so I can chip your chin
September 13th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Someone is just pissed that Morrison isn’t here anymore.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
55.severeraiderz Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Never said it but I think it’s past due
CODE BLACK!!!
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YES!
September 13th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Jhawk, relax.
There’s only so many “yays!” you can let out, before you start to actually analyze the victory.
If guys want to do so, let it be.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
58.morilla Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Someone is just pissed that Morrison isn’t here anymore.
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Yep
September 13th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Alex7, 1 down and 1 to go….when we smash on the bills you can send the winnings either paypal, or western union…
September 13th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Racoon
Not when they don’t complete passes on you….wasn’t that everyone’s excuse for the eagle that got lit the Fu(k up by some nobody
September 13th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
60.alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Jhawk, relax.
There’s only so many “yays!” you can let out, before you start to actually analyze the victory.
If guys want to do so, let it be.
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CODE BLACK
September 13th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
lol ghost.
NO ONE will have that 2000 Ravens defense. It was record-setting and legendary.
Please don’t use them as a means for us to become good.
Let’s just do the easier route and upgrade at QB.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Thec, gladly! Like I said, I’ll be happy either way.
Buffalo looked legit, glad they finally have a non-embarrassing QB over there. They’ve waited, what, 20 years since Kelly?
September 13th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
And quit comparing ray lewis to mcclain. Lewis one of best ever future hall of famer and the best in the game today. What the hell do you guys want.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Besides, I’ll make the $20 back from Method when the Patriots beat the Raiders -7.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
Alex..
I know there will never be a defense like that for a long time… but my point is that an avg qb like Trent dilfer would have never won a super bowl.. in all honesty…. we have a Trent dilfer on our team… I hope he improves but as of now,ill be a nice Guy and say he is middle of the pack in the NFL as far as starting qb is concerned.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
When we destroy the Bills the same people will say something along the lines of ” the Bills suck, they beat the Chiefs who suck ” .
Just imagine when the home opener rolls around against the Jets and have the opportunity to go 3-0 the same folks will say we are going to get destroyed.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
true ghost. I just hope higher ups in the organization don’t think the same way. Why roll the dice on the 1 in 40 (Dilfer/JC) chance that worked out, instead of continually searching for the the 39 of 40 (top QB) method.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
McClain is a 2nd year MLB that is responsible for setting the defensive front and making adjustments as the QB audibles. When did you see anyone in the front 7 out of position on their run fits and gap responsibilities? Denver spent all night trying to cut block McClain. I even saw a Bronco cut block McClain instead of the Raider that was closet to the ball carrier. I was a big Kirk fan when he was here but there is no comparison with what McClain brings and what Kirk brings to the table. I would have loved to see Kirk take over for Groves at the Will (his natural position) spot but it didn’t work out that way. Just becuase he doesn’t show up on the stat sheet doesn’t mean that he isn’t the best MLB that the Raiders has had in years.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
DMAC is the most complete RB in the NFL.
There’s nothing this cat can’t do if he stays healthy.
Great pass catching ability ? Check.
Fabulous blocker, ferocious blitz pick up ? Check.
Hit a hole with incredible quickness and explode through it ? Check.
Top notch speed ? Check.
But most impressive of all…
Is there any other back that delivers a blow like DMAC so frequently does at the end of his runs ?
The man has the incredible ability to run almost parallel to the turf and launch himself like a missile at defenders.
He punished a few fools last night, just like he did on that beautiful TD in SD last season.
Skinny calves like a race horse, yeah. But the dude is a BEAST.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Shark,
will those people have a point? Last year we beat the Rams and Seahawks, and got destroyed by the Steelers and Titans.
Most of us hope they beat Buffalo, but yes, the games vs the Jets and Patriots are the better indicators of how legit we are.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Believe me, there is lots to be happy about in a win in Dungver. McClain actually did play EXTREMELY well in coverage. The first two plays of the Raiders season began with a penalty (punt return) and fumble deep in our end. That is NO way to begin a game more or less a season. But on the 3rd down, Romac did an excellent job diagnosing the play, the pass was incomplete, they settled for three, we win the game. Just the fact the we recovered but a bad start, in a very hostile environment to not only play well, but WIN, is a good sign.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:53 pm
DT42,
well said. We’ve been below average at so many positions for so long, that it is a bit exciting to see even average (solid) NFL talent like McClain, Houston, and Veldheer.
They’re not making pro-bowls anytime soon, if ever, but they’re at least average and solid.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:53 pm
68.alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Besides, I’ll make the $20 back from Method when the Patriots beat the Raiders -7.
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And we are still on for the 7-9 tops bet….which ill get my money back lmao
September 13th, 2011 at 3:54 pm
77.Method To My Madness Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:53 pm
68.alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Besides, I’ll make the $20 back from Method when the Patriots beat the Raiders -7.
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And we are still on for the 7-9 tops bet….which ill get my money back lmao
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Matter of fact….double my money after we beat pats in oakland
September 13th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
74.alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Shark,
will those people have a point? Last year we beat the Rams and Seahawks, and got destroyed by the Steelers and Titans.
Most of us hope they beat Buffalo, but yes, the games vs the Jets and Patriots are the better indicators of how legit we are.
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Two games you hope go your way so you can say you were right
September 13th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Hue said it best ” we aren’t scared of our schedule! are you? ”
Put Sanchez and Brady on thier backs and we’ll see how good those teams are.( I can already see Shaugnessy puttin a devestating hit on Brady with his starting center down and out)
September 13th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Now that future contracts are not guaranteed perhaps the Raiders will entertain the possibility of signing Flozell Adams to man the RT tackle debacle & Tully Banta-Cain to potentially take over for Groves @ the WILL.
Perhaps now the Raiders will activate a TRUE possession receiver (Hagan) & give Campbell a true third down option. Boss coming back (perhaps next week?) will definitely be an upgrade @ the TE. These additions will do nothing but improve the confidence of Campbell.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Shark,
did you see Brady sit back with like 7 seconds to throw on some of those plays? That Pats o-line and their old school Rocky-coach-clone O-line coach are amazing.
Sanchez is turning into a top-15 QB too. Good for him, represent USC.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
81.antispy3 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Now that future contracts are not guaranteed perhaps the Raiders will entertain the possibility of signing Flozell Adams to man the RT tackle debacle & Tully Banta-Cain to potentially take over for Groves @ the WILL.
Perhaps now the Raiders will activate a TRUE possession receiver (Hagan) & give Campbell a true third down option. Boss coming back (perhaps next week?) will definitely be an upgrade @ the TE. These additions will do nothing but improve the confidence of Campbell.
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Yes….except Fooly Tampon Lame at WLB
September 13th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Yeah Method, we can do both the Pats/Raiders and 7-9. Keeps things more interesting.
September 13th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Is there any other back that delivers a blow like DMAC so frequently does at the end of his runs ?
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So true its awesome to watch. Keep doing that no one will want to tackle him. AP comes to mind to but dmac wow.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
jim rome on the jim rome is burning show gave some sweet love to the raiders. i was shocked. he’s usually a hater.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
I think Jackson didn’t want the situation (MNF, 1st game, rival) to overwhelm rookie Moore at punt returner. I’m much more confident Moore will be used back there in Buffalo.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:01 pm
82.alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Shark,
did you see Brady sit back with like 7 seconds to throw on some of those plays? That Pats o-line and their old school Rocky-coach-clone O-line coach are amazing.
Sanchez is turning into a top-15 QB too. Good for him, represent USC.
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Fk USC….watch when you come up to the north and get that ass waxed
September 13th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
689.JB Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
We still need to fix the O-line. Satele, Carlisle & Barnes are NOT the answer. They, Satele & Carlisle, are simply not powerful enough for what Hue wants to accomplish. Neither can hold up to a bull rush. Barnes is simply not starting ORT material. He’s fine in his role as the elephant blocking TE and as an emergency back-up OT. Other than that he’s just a liability. We need those 3 positions filled with more powerful players. Here’s what I recommend: Pick up Leonard Davis as a FA-ORT (6′6″, 350#) He was released by Dallas as a Cap space move. Stick him in at the ORT. Bring BCampbell up to the starting ORG position. Again power and fast pulling capability. Move Wiz 2.0 to center. Leave Satele as back-up center or just trade him for a 4th or 5th round draft pick. Move Heyer to OLG. That would give us a line of Veldheer, Heyer, Wiz, BCampbell & Davis. If we can’t get Davis then use Barksdale at ORT. Let him learn on the job if necessary. He’s already better than Barnes and has a good upside. With this line-up we will have the Bully O-Line group that HueJack wants. Our running ball control game will be gold. Our passing game will improve by default with that running ability.
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The Raiders line if stronger with the experienced Satele at Center and Wiz at LG. This is Carlisle last year as a Raider I would think, but the guy adds valuable experience to that O-Line and he doesn’t make penalties.
I was disappointed with Heyer last night, but I think he will be alright and I think I know Barnes problem. He doesn’t get low enough in his stance and get his back azz down more. He will hold his balance if he just gets into lower position.
Plus the long azz snap counts when the opposing teams crowd is going nutts doesn’t help the O-Line.
The snap count needs to be shorter when the crowd gets louder!
I would like to see B Camp get some snaps in the elephant, short yardage, and goal line packages.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
84.alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Yeah Method, we can do both the Pats/Raiders and 7-9. Keeps things more interesting.
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I’m not even worried…..and trhat BS you said last month about CODE BLACK dying by week 5…..go to hell cuz it aint gonna hppen. We CODE BLACK’N it for now until Jesus Christ or whoever comes back to Earth
September 13th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Alex, Kid7
Please point out to the rest of us where campbell screwed it up last night? he did what he as asked to do, plain and simple. was there a problem with the qb play last night?
Please detail it so i can understand wher you are coming from. outside of the one long pass to DHb campbell was money
September 13th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Best thing bout beating broncos is the after effects of the game. Denver is in disaray we have them questioning themselves there falling apart at the seems. Tebow tebow tebow haha they dont no what to do.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
supapimp Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
jim rome on the jim rome is burning show gave some sweet love to the raiders. i was shocked. he’s usually a hater.
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I recorded Mike & Mike, NFL Primetime, Around The Horn, Pardon The Interruption, NFL Live, Sports Nation and they all had heavy emphasis on Tebow instead of our victory.JIM Rome was the ONLY program that gave the RAIDERS Credit where it was due.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Brien aka The General aka Grand Guru aka ROG aka B@uce aka M-E-T-H-O-D…man is CODE BLACK’N the Bay AREA Swagger yall stay Jackin it…….2011 is ours and no the odds we rising….IF A MUTHFUGGA is our way then there is a MUTHFUGGA thats not!….check yall a lil later
September 13th, 2011 at 4:06 pm
We need to cut down on the mental mistakes! There is no way you get into an offensive rhythm with the amount of penalties the Raiders got called on last night. Kudo’s to Giordano and our d-line…Our D looked good and should improve with time.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Mistic,
Al drafted all this speed, so that JC could average 4.8 yards per attempt?
No one asked JC to complete just 13 of 22 throws for a paltry 100 yards vs a 4-12 team.
We’re setting our standards too low for a 7 year veteran.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
# DT42 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
McClain is a 2nd year MLB that is responsible for setting the defensive front and making adjustments as the QB audibles. When did you see anyone in the front 7 out of position on their run fits and gap responsibilities? Denver spent all night trying to cut block McClain. I even saw a Bronco cut block McClain instead of the Raider that was closet to the ball carrier. I was a big Kirk fan when he was here but there is no comparison with what McClain brings and what Kirk brings to the table. I would have loved to see Kirk take over for Groves at the Will (his natural position) spot but it didn’t work out that way. Just becuase he doesn’t show up on the stat sheet doesn’t mean that he isn’t the best MLB that the Raiders has had in years.
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exactly!!!!! Romac had the broncos baffled, and the line backers didnt over puruse or end up in the wrong gaps. He had the team where they were supposed to be and when they were supposed to be there.
I saw him whiff a tackle, and he didnt get good penetration on his blitzes but he can improve. tackling has never been an issue for him. The run defense was light years ahead of what we have seen around here.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:09 pm
I think the passing game will flourish once we get Boss and Murphy back.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:09 pm
Al isn’t asking for check downs. You know this.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Can You Imagine MItchell in there last night? He will make this defense so much better.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
# alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Mistic,
Al drafted all this speed, so that JC could average 4.8 yards per attempt?
No one asked JC to complete just 13 of 22 throws for a paltry 100 yards vs a 4-12 team.
We’re setting our standards too low for a 7 year veteran.
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In case you missed it the passing game looked to stretch the defense horizontally, on bubble screens and the like. They ran lots of underneath patterns and Jc utilized it. JC ran the plays that were called. You didnt like the game plan to bad.
In the immortal words of Big Daddy Kane it was “another victory”
September 13th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Just remember, everyone. There are a lot of commenters here who represent Oakland. Brien likes to accentuate the worst of it. Don’t buy into the image of Oakland that he likes to project. He’s exaggerating the grit of his background to get more attention.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
True enough, SharkCatcher. Trouble is, outside of the Denver LT (I am on the books as a HUGE Ryan Clady fan, to the extent of favoring him over DMAC when they came out of college, although I endorsed the pick)the NE & NYJ Olines are significant upgrades over the Denver & Buffalo (isn’t Buffalo supposed to be a notch below Denver’s Oline)versions AND @ least Brady (jury still out on hotdog eater Sancheezie. Don’t think Tommie Kelley won’t forget that image)is a significant upgrade over Orton & Fitzpartick.
Also; we play BUFFALO this week; the rest of the world only matters in the case of matchups. So, Fitzpatrick is the QB we have to prepare for on this week. The Raiders’ motivation this week will be from DMAC’s rookie year, playing on two turf toes & blowing the lead late in the contest.
He’ll set the way & the Raiders should effectively dominate play this week. Second installment of the bully should go off successfully. But, being the NFL if the Raiders can’t clean some activities up (personal fouls should be limited due to the opponent. Denver brings a certain chippiness out in the Raiders and visa versa)and display the inherent growth expected in playoff caliber teams ( being an out of division opponent should resonate in the lockerroom this week & be portrayed on the field Sunday). So, I expect a double digit win with the Raiders again running out the clock to finish the game. This week’s victory in Denver is meaningless without a followup performance Sunday in Buffalo.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Shark, last year’s lame excuse was the “new playbook every year” one. Second year, he’s still doing exactly what he’s done his career long – check down, miss deep throws, not be aggressive.
It’s what he is. It’s good enough for 7-9 every year, which is what his career average is.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
Myers (bless his little heart) isn’t a passing tight end. We need the #2 to be Gordon or Ausberry
September 13th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
# alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:09 pm
Al isn’t asking for check downs. You know this.
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Al loves passing the ball to running backs tight ends and receivers and let them run. Its not bombs away on every play. Al wants to win period
September 13th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
93.SharkCatcher Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
supapimp Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
jim rome on the jim rome is burning show gave some sweet love to the raiders. i was shocked. he’s usually a hater.
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I recorded Mike & Mike, NFL Primetime, Around The Horn, Pardon The Interruption, NFL Live, Sports Nation and they all had heavy emphasis on Tebow instead of our victory.JIM Rome was the ONLY program that gave the RAIDERS Credit where it was due.
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That’s they are called BSPN for a reason. Cause of their utter Bullcrap!
September 13th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
By the way Hu Jack gave uncle Al the game ball, im sure they are on the same page when it comes to the offensive strategy
September 13th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Sanchez and the Jets don’t scare me. They aren’t a high scoring team and will have a hard time putting the Raids away.
Brady and company can score points, but in all honesty Welker, Woodhead, Edelman and their WR corps aren’t exactly awe inspiring. Their TEs present matchup problems, but if the Raids can get to Brady, that’s not insurmountable. Bart Scott might have been overstating matters when he said their defense ‘couldn’t stop a nose bleed’, but I doubt they’re going to shut the Raids down.
Both games are winnable.
But first the Jills must go down.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:14 pm
Ro Mac played solid last night!
The guy amazes me how good he is in coverage with how big he is!
He is a beast!
September 13th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
Al wants to win period
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Is that why he benched Marcus Allen, who proved in KC he was the best third down back in the NFL?
Is that whey he refused to give Jon Gruden a new contract after taking the Raiders from 8-8 to 12-4, a division title, and an AFC championship appearance?
September 13th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Shark, last year’s lame excuse was the “new playbook every year” one. Second year, he’s still doing exactly what he’s done his career long – check down, miss deep throws, not be aggressive.
It’s what he is. It’s good enough for 7-9 every year, which is what his career average is.
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Prior, Boller, Bruce All Mighty..? We have no choice. Just roll with the punches, I guess.I do expect JC to play better as the season goes on.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
ouch, good points by Sullivan.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
MTMM = one angry dude. Wants everybody to be homers. Not Monte Pooles job, dude.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
# alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Shark, last year’s lame excuse was the “new playbook every year” one. Second year, he’s still doing exactly what he’s done his career long – check down, miss deep throws, not be aggressive.
It’s what he is. It’s good enough for 7-9 every year, which is what his career average is.
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2 tds 0 turn overs and a win. We would have scored more points if not for the boneheaded penalties.
Brady checks down constantly but you love him. campbell does it and you criticize it. In fact campbell i the only qb that i have ever seen get killed for being smart with the ball. Face it check downs are good plays, forcing it into turn overs is dumb.
Was putting his head down to force the contact on the qb draw not being aggresive? was the throw to the deep seam to myers or the deep pass to DHB passive?
You arent making any sense.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
raiderman,
that’s what people were saying before the Steelers game last year. They’re beatable, if we just do this, and that, and this, and this works out, and that, we’ll win.
True but Highly unlikely.
Brady vs Chuck B? Belichick vs JC? Advantage not us
September 13th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
Al wants to win period
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Is that why he benched Marcus Allen, who proved in KC he was the best third down back in the NFL?
Is that whey he refused to give Jon Gruden a new contract after taking the Raiders from 8-8 to 12-4, a division title, and an AFC championship appearance?
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People can change.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
So Ford will be out next week. That hurts a bit. Good thing DHB is showing up (so far as skeptics would have it).
Don’t get all the hoopla about Hagan not being activated. You guys are really reaching for straws.
Huff may playing but unlikely which also hurts. Huff is turning into a playmaker.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:19 pm
# Sullivan44 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
Al wants to win period
………
Is that why he benched Marcus Allen, who proved in KC he was the best third down back in the NFL?
Is that whey he refused to give Jon Gruden a new contract after taking the Raiders from 8-8 to 12-4, a division title, and an AFC championship appearance?
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it is why the 2011 raiders are head and shoulders better than the teams we have seen since the super bowl run
September 13th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
The Raiders are a work in progress. Years past, this is a game we lose. Campbell did his job and did not have to light up the stat column. No ints and he managed the game well. He will get better along with the rest of the team. A little dissapointed T. Jones didn’t get a few touches. They need to cut miller and let Jones return punts and kick offs. He has to be better than Miller. I like what I say and trust Hue’s ability to utilize his pieces. The Raiders are going to be exciting this year. We are young and have great veteran leadership in the locker room now. We should bring in Tofu and that veteran CB (im drawing blanks right now). The refs called a terrible game. Cut out some of those penalties and that punt return and this game isn’t close. A win is a win in the NFL though. Raiders are back to playing exciting football again! RRRRAAAAIIIIDDDDEEEERRRSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 13th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
Re-watching the game and from what I’ve seen the ROOKIE #17 Moore ran some terrible routes.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
Ford look like a nervous wreck during that game. But not worse than Moreno. Holy crap! He was completely shoke by the Oakland D. That must have been knocking the crap outta him cause he was utterly useless!
September 13th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Where was Schilens last night? We can’t afford Jacoby to miss time. This is a very thin receiving group.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Well, Mistic, the worst team we’ve had since the Super Bowl run was the 2006 team, which was 2-14. And we still need one more win to catch them.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
DKnight007 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
^^^^^^^^
The Raiders line if stronger with the experienced Satele at Center and Wiz at LG. This is Carlisle last year as a Raider I would think, but the guy adds valuable experience to that O-Line and he doesn’t make penalties.
I was disappointed with Heyer last night, but I think he will be alright and I think I know Barnes problem.
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Veldheer played a very good game yesterday. No one is giving the guy props but I will. I think Heyer is also a good player. Late in the game the Raiders were running Bush off the right side, and Dungver wanted no part of a fresh 245 pounder. Sucks to be them.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Mistic,
Brady got 500 yards by checking down “constantly”???
You can’t just make stuff up.
RBs caught ONE, ONE, ONE pass last night for New England. Out of 500 yards, Woodhead had 6.
Our RB and FB caught 4 of 13 completions.
Don’t compare those two offensive styles.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Ford should be a #3 receiver. Starters should be DHB and Murphy ( when healthy ) In the meanwhile it needs to be a big guy like Shillens or Hagan.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
Alex7 ate some major humble pie since last night or something! For the last month all he’s done is run his mouth on here about how bad we are gonna be and how we weren’t going to win Monday night primetime football, how we were going to find a way to lose because that’s who we were.
Now he’s in here like lil’ miss muffit, sucking all the wang in here like a mofo. You’re funny man.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
Damn the HATRED pours in…for all the haters that said “its just the Broncos” blah blah blah. A SEASON OPENER at mile-high, before that crowd and in front of the lights is NO CAKE-WALK, they won 11 consecutive home openers before we went in there last night.
2) I would rather have us hold down the opponents rush yards than have us give-up 200 plus yards and have our MLB make 10 tackles 10 yards down the field.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
Did you guys just see Trey Wingo give us huge love on our line play.
The Raiders dominated last night with line play pushing the Broncos around on offense and defense.
It was a rare moment of Raider love on ESPN
September 13th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
We’ll start talking about the Jets after we wax the Bills this weekend.
Raiders 27
Bills 13
September 13th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
Silver, ESPN and Jim Rome so far, not bad!
September 13th, 2011 at 4:26 pm
raiderjhawk Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
Alex7 ate some major humble pie since last night or something! For the last month all he’s done is run his mouth on here about how bad we are gonna be and how we weren’t going to win Monday night primetime football, how we were going to find a way to lose because that’s who we were.
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I felt like we were going to give the game away. notget a first down and then Denver was going to march down the field and score a game winning td ( ala sd -last year) 8 years of losing will do that to you
September 13th, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Raiderj, you ain’t got to lie to kick it.
I’ve been saying nothing over 7-9 for this season all year long.
We’re a 7-9 team, tops (mainly because JC is not very good). Don’t blow it out of proportion.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Its crazy how deep this team is on offense. Ford will likly be out and I’m not too worried. He’s a baller, but there are many players to work with on this team
September 13th, 2011 at 4:27 pm
Alex,
Weren’t you the poster that used to go on about the Oline and Dline.
Time, space, and all that?
September 13th, 2011 at 4:27 pm
Allegedly Gru was shopping his services to Ohio State & Notre Dame. Clear violation of Al’s loyalty pact.
The Marcus Allen Disintegration situation allegedly came to a head on, ironically, the plane flight home following a fourth quarter meltdown on opening night from Mile HIgh.
Al insisted on rolling the dice with Jay Schroeder (Jim Lachay trade; worst trade in Al’s history. However, he wasn’t going to play Steve Buerlein, whom pulled a Marcus Allen contract negotiation game on Al, winning his money & the backup QB job. Another nice moment in Al’s petulent past. Allegedly) over Todd Marnovich. When Schroeder charateristically coughed up the ball &,hence the game, Marcus unloaded on Al infront of God & everybody @ 35,000 feet. His days became systematically numbered. And the rest is history). Tomorrow’s story; the disapperance of Warren Wells (wish I really knew. . .).
September 13th, 2011 at 4:27 pm
Bills have a hot hand, they’re at home. They look a lot better than last year. Bad teams rarely blow out anyone, especially in week one when every team in the league’s amped.
Bills run away with it in the 4th quarter. Reality check for the Raiders. Hopefully it doesn’t transcend into Al tinkering and making Hue throw the ball more, and deeper.
Bills 28, Raiders 17
September 13th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Moreno is an official bust. 3rd year, still sucks, still looks weak out there, still injured too often. Denver needs a RB like we need a QB/WR upgrade.
Both of us are too 1-dimensional to beat quality teams.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Truth be told, it had to be hard has hell to play last night in that stadium. That crowd was so loud the cameras were shaking. And that stadium was full. Oakland had me nervous for a minute but pulled it out. Kill the penalties and its not even close.
The offensive playcalling/schemign was beyond impressive.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
# alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Mistic,
Brady got 500 yards by checking down “constantly”???
You can’t just make stuff up.
RBs caught ONE, ONE, ONE pass last night for New England. Out of 500 yards, Woodhead had 6.
Our RB and FB caught 4 of 13 completions.
Don’t compare those two offensive styles.
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throughout his career brady has utilized the check down, just like manning rodgers or any one else.
CHECKING DOWN IS NECESSARY AND IT IS BETTER THAN FORCING THE BALL FOR TURN OVERS.
Complain about a check down that results in a positive play is like foolish.
By the way you do understand that some of the underneath passing was designed and not the result of checking the ball down dont you?
September 13th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Alex7 is a hater, I don’t lie I’ve just noticed all your hator-aide you’ve been spewing in here leading up to the game. Pick a handle and go with it, don’t have conversations with yourself and if you do pay attention to which one your posting under.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
JHill,
time and space? Not sure what I would have been referring to.
I’ve always felt that our D scheme is too weak, and causes our quality talent to play at a lower level.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
No, Sully. Bills had a hardon for the Chefs this week. They’ll descend back to earth, resuming their customary uneven play. Can’t reach the emotional level of last week’s game, albeit the Bills’ home opener. Just don’t see it, although Williams & rookie of the week Marcel Darius will prove an imposing obstacle. Just see the Raiders as better on the line (for this week).
September 13th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
104.alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Shark, last year’s lame excuse was the “new playbook every year” one. Second year, he’s still doing exactly what he’s done his career long – check down, miss deep throws, not be aggressive.
It’s what he is. It’s good enough for 7-9 every year, which is what his career average is.
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Agree. Hue should shorten the routes of the wr’s, maybe that will boost his confidence with the deep throws. Seems as if he’s going through his reads too quickly and relying on the check downs often.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
The sooner we get Hagan in the starting line up the better we will be. Mark that sheet down fools.
Peace out cub scouts!
September 13th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Interesting that we are gonna see two Linebackers that are familiar with our team. kirk and merriman.
Neither scares me tho. merriman without roids and kirk can tackle Mcfadden after he’s ran 15 yards past the line of scrimmage.
Interesting to see how our secondary can respond to the fitz streakyness.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
Come on Mistic.
There is a huge difference between throwing the occasional check down and throwing it on 1/3rd of your throws because you’re not very good at completing the intermediate and deep throws.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:27 pm
Bills have a hot hand, they’re at home. They look a lot better than last year. Bad teams rarely blow out anyone, especially in week one when every team in the league’s amped.
Bills run away with it in the 4th quarter. Reality check for the Raiders. Hopefully it doesn’t transcend into Al tinkering and making Hue throw the ball more, and deeper.
Bills 28, Raiders 17
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Bush runs over Kirk Morrison. Raiders win .Raiders 24- Bills 17
September 13th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
raiderj,
you’re spending too much time on these multi-handle conspiracies.
Is it so weird to think that more than one person in here doesn’t like the way this team is run, and would rather things be different so we could actually win more?
September 13th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
raiderjhawk Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Alex7 is a hater,
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He just sees the glass half empty.. that’s ok. the blog would be boring if people didnt have different points of view
September 13th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Ok Alex.
Must’ve been someone else.
There was a guy who used to try and hammer home the point that we needed to upgrade our Oline and Dline.
Emphasized how the space created by a good Oline and Dline was the key to the skill position players.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Sure wish Boss was playing this week. perhaps an update @ the presser.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Antispy,
Bills had a hard on for the Chiefs? OK. And I’m sure there’s no motivation to beat the Raiders…
September 13th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
I’ve always felt that our D scheme is too weak, and causes our quality talent to play at a lower level.
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So you must have been really impressed with the D Chuck B rolled out last night then.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
VittorioTafur BullyBall “@PGutierrezCSN: Per @JoshDubowAP @RAIDERS have won eight of their last 10 games when they commit at least 10 penalties”
about 1 hour ago
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Hmmmmmmm….Did not know that…..
September 13th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
I don’t think Alex’s points of view are “different”. I think he represents the majority of Raider fans, most of whom have just given up and don’t even bother with the loud mouth homers who think an owner with Al’s track record is capable of turning it around. They just don’t bother anymore. Those glaring empty seats at the game are an indication of it, are they not?
September 13th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
The Bills ran 4 wide a couple of times against the chiefs.( that presents a big problem for us) The Ivy league guy will have a good game at hand. Key is moving the chains and keeping them of the field.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
If Murphy, Boss and Mitchell are back, T.J get’s 10 touches, Bey catches 4 passes again, we have less than 6 penalties we win. lol
Oakland 30 Buffalo 14
If not, we still win 28-17.
Raiders back, Raiders back!
September 13th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
# alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
raiderman,
that’s what people were saying before the Steelers game last year. They’re beatable, if we just do this, and that, and this, and this works out, and that, we’ll win.
True but Highly unlikely.
Brady vs Chuck B? Belichick vs JC? Advantage not us
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Can’t argue with those points. And I think you know my opinion of JC.
Still, I maintain that the Jet inability to score points keeps us in that game.
And while the Patsies figure to be a tougher nut to crack, we might match up better with them than expected. Key will be to get to Brady. Their defense isn’t all that.
We’ll be home dogs going into both those games, but I think we’re right there in both of them.
I gave the Raids no chance to beat the Eagles a few years ago. And amazingly they did, even with JaMoron.
I feel this squad is vastly superior to that one and feel we can hang with anyone.
You might disagree with this, but I believe with a better QB the Raids would be a threat to take all the marbles.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
off*
September 13th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
antispy3 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Sure wish Boss was playing this week. perhaps an update @ the presser.
I know what you’re saying but every team has injuries and the good teams still win. Hopefully we can get Ausberry up to speed, no way a safety or lb can handle him
September 13th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
135.TerrapinRaider Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Its crazy how deep this team is on offense. Ford will likly be out and I’m not too worried. He’s a baller, but there are many players to work with on this team
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Did Schilens ever make it on the field last night?Moore no catches and Hagan didn’t even get to play. I hope Ford is OK. We can’t lose this kid, even though he had a bad game last night.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
How do The Raiders play on Turf?
September 13th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
how many yards does dmac have on turf in his career… where my “stat guys” at?
September 13th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
I’ve been saying all offseason that the Cheifs were the worst team in our division and that Cassell was Chrissy Everett reborn.
When Berry went out, that team was all but done.
I’m pretty sure Buffalo realizes that their is a different more physical team coming to town this weekend.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
JHill,
I was THRILLED to see Oakland move into the 1990s and run a successful zone defense last night!
Had that cover 2 pick by our safety, and we actually mixed it up without looking like we’d never practice it.
Maybe in a few years Al allows the D guy to run a 3-4. Then we’d really catch up to the rest of the NFL.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
It’s weird that for a guy who loves speed on D, Al doesn’t like the 3-4, which really helps exploit that speed at 4 linebacker positions.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
# alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
Come on Mistic.
There is a huge difference between throwing the occasional check down and throwing it on 1/3rd of your throws because you’re not very good at completing the intermediate and deep throws.
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SOME OF THE UNDERNEATH THROWS TO BACKS AND RECEIVERS WERE DESIGNED NOT CHECK DOWNS. Hu wants to get the ball to play makers in space quickly
September 13th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
did Al fire Chan Gailey two weeks before opening game? Did Al Screw with gunther cunningham? These themes resonated
d strongly through training camp for Buffalo.
Of course the Raiders have the Bills attention. I already indicated this is the Bills home opener. I reakize how brutal the Rich Stadium environment can be. But on a sunny 70 degree Buffalo Autumn day I expect the leadership of Big Rich & the desire of DMAC to overcome his Blast apperance in Buffalo. He is a quiet leader on the Raiders. Notice the “C” on his jersey? It will be a tough NFL contest but, just add Hagan to the scenario (remember Jacoby Ford’s hamstring injury?)& the Raiders should eek it out. If Campbell can manage this game like lst night I’ve no worries. Flozell’Adams would be a nice addition, though.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
158.SharkCatcher Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
The Bills ran 4 wide a couple of times against the chiefs.( that presents a big problem for us) The Ivy league guy will have a good game at hand. Key is moving the chains and keeping them of the field.
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Their #2 WR went on IR today. I bet you can’t even tell me his name. Let alone guys 3-5 on their roster.
And are they really going to try and let their front 5 block our Dline in a bunch of 1 on 1 matchups???
CAN’T WAIT!!!!!!
September 13th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
Marcus Easley! What do I win?
September 13th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
On turf.
I think Pittsburgh has new turf there. 10 carries 14 yards last year. O-line overwhelmed.
At Dallas in ‘09, 3.8 average.
At Buffalo in ‘08, 3.0 average.
Nothing jumps out on turf, which is surprising given his speed. Of course it’s a tiny sample size, and he’s twice the back today than he was in ‘08.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
168.alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
It’s weird that for a guy who loves speed on D, Al doesn’t like the 3-4, which really helps exploit that speed at 4 linebacker positions.
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Agreed. He probably saw the disaster of the 3-4 when Ryan came onboard and became scared.
To Ryans defense, he didn’t have the right personnel to run the 3-4 at the time. He was reaching and having to put Sapp as a DE in the 3-4? A terrible experiment.
The Raiders were being shredded on the ground badly. that year.
You need solid OLB’s, a legit NT, and a legit DC who knows how to run the 3-4 and be good at it.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
How can you say Al doesn’t like the 3-4 when we ran it for so many years?
We tried to run a 3-4 with Rob Ryan here, but we all know Sapp eff’d that up.
It’s pretty clear now, with our Dline depth, that the 4-3 is what best suits our team.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
That defense I saw on MNF from the Raiders was as physical a defense as I have seen in many years. They played with a swag that said “we will be dominate you” until you quit. I reminded me of the beating the Ravens put on the Steelers. We just need to catch those picks Routt dropped one and so did CJ. And stop the penalties because we gave them points and yardage with penalties.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Marcus Easley has a heart ailment? How’d they find that out? He have a problem going over the middle?
September 13th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
With 4 wide shotgun look, yeah, 5 guys can handle 4 being that the ball will likely be out in 2.5 seconds.
If we play solid zone d again (weird even TYPING THAT!) we’ll be ok.
Routt on Stevie Johnson is a wash on the man calls.
Secondary wins it or loses it next week. Pass rush might be tamed a bit by the shotgun 4-wide look.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
168.alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
It’s weird that for a guy who loves speed on D, Al doesn’t like the 3-4, which really helps exploit that speed at 4 linebacker positions.
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Al won a super bowl with a 3-4, our defense looks pretty good in 4-3.
if it isnt broken dont fix it
September 13th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
J Hill Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Their #2 WR went on IR today. I bet you can’t even tell me his name. Let alone guys 3-5 on their roster.
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With or without Google?
September 13th, 2011 at 4:51 pm
Hill,
Al doesn’t like it NOW.
Giving a D-coordinator 4 weeks to make a 3-4 defense work, when you’ve been running a 4-3 for 15 years prior to that, is looney.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
You have to have stud DLinemen to make the 4-3 work. THat’s expensive. Look what we’ve had to give up financially and trade-wise to get Kelly and Seymour in there. Shaughnessy will have to be paid big time also.
3-4 is cheaper and allows for more looks/confusion.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
125.Seymour Bush Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
DKnight007 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
^^^^^^^^
The Raiders line if stronger with the experienced Satele at Center and Wiz at LG. This is Carlisle last year as a Raider I would think, but the guy adds valuable experience to that O-Line and he doesn’t make penalties.
I was disappointed with Heyer last night, but I think he will be alright and I think I know Barnes problem.
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Veldheer played a very good game yesterday. No one is giving the guy props but I will. I think Heyer is also a good player. Late in the game the Raiders were running Bush off the right side, and Dungver wanted no part of a fresh 245 pounder. Sucks to be them.
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Yep! Heyer is a BEAST with the run game.
I want to see more of big Bush vs the Bills!
September 13th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
Who are these 4 WRs that you think are going to give our secondary trouble?
Or should I say 3 WRs and 1 TE?
I think RoMac and our S do a good job of patrolling the middle, so I don’t expect a diet of quick passes to work against us.
Again, who are the WRs that are going to get open against our corners?
September 13th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
SharkCatcher Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
J Hill Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Their #2 WR went on IR today. I bet you can’t even tell me his name.
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Dont think I Can name them. Which I think makes my point.. I dont want one of ” these guys” to ” make a name for themselves’
September 13th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Hue had formations for days. Can’t wait to see the Bush at QB wildcat with McFadden and Jones lined up next to him….you know it’s coming!
September 13th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Mistic,
Bottom half D 8 years in a row = broken.
I love our D-line, just like everyone else. It’s just freakin’ expensive and limits our overall D design possibilities.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Join the OFL
draft is 9/15/11
September 13th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
J Hill Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
Who are these 4 WRs that you think are going to give our secondary trouble?
Or should I say 3 WRs and 1 TE?
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The TE IS 6′7 AND BALLED Out last week
September 13th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
J Hill,
names? Who cares about names?
You think Bills fans can name three of OUR WRs?
Whoever those Bills receivers are after Stevie, they helped Fitz get 3,000+ yards last year, and put up 41 points last week.
Someone is doing good work over there. If we know their names or not is irrelevant.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
JB you need to take a better look at this Oline I think it’s better than you think. We gave up one sack and JC had time and the running game was off and running.
The front7 will be the determining factor next week……..hands down. If they go 4 wides the better reserve a bed in Mt Sinai Hosp. for Fitzpatrick. There is no way they can block our front4 without help. And then they better prepare for the blitz packages. We can take Routt, CJ and DVD and cover everything else.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
ith or without Google?
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LOL!
We can read the names off google, but I bet no one can tell us who those guys are.
Certainly not losing any sleep over them beating our corners.
Orton and his group of guys were in the shotgun a lot and it wasn’t very effective. Will be more of the same in Buffalo.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
WTF!!!
I go to sleep and wake up in Bizarro world. Are you guys really complaining about Rolando? Dude he only had 1 tackle cuz the Broncos wanted to stay the hell away from him. So I guess Nnamdi sux cuz he had no ints?! You’re logic is pathetic.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
OKAY HERE WE GO!!!
Ma name is stanky AL, I totally insane, tell ya what, helleva vertical game, 105 yds by ma slug named JC, no matter what, he’ll keep hammering DHB.
There’s finer players, don’t give a whit, slug JC connects without a hitch, Hagan hell no, same as Moore, is DHB who’ll give us big show.
I said so……I stank AL, totally insane, have doo-doo in my shorts, smell so bad wifey keeps me on the porch…..
Now my lil cheerleader, ole bellicose Hue, bald headed bully, one eye hangs low…..forget the hoopla and the passes of the slug, there’s more than enough time to run it up their bung…..
Bububu-bebebe….I am playin with my navel I stink like pee……Stank AL, 1969,,,,,vertical game, purple drank, totally insane……bully talkin here……
I OUT!!! Ya’all come back now.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Mistic,
Bottom half D 8 years in a row = broken.
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Alex all of us in here are talking about yesterday and next Sunday, and you’re talking about 8 years ago. Maybe you and KK can get in a time machine go back 8 years and be relevant.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Our Defense needs to get to Fitz. He likes getting the ball out early, so Raiders defense needs to mix up the looks on defense like they did last night and get your hands up if you can’t get to the passer and knock passes down!
Huey and Al need to keep mixing it up on offense as well.
Pound Bush, DMC and then catch the Bills sleeping with Jones in the 2nd half!
September 13th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
One more time. Marcus Easley (was pouring over the Bills scouting report this A.M.)was the Bills # 2 WR prior to being diagnosed with a heart ailment. Bad break.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Or just look @ post # 172.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
# alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Mistic,
Bottom half D 8 years in a row = broken.
I love our D-line, just like everyone else. It’s just freakin’ expensive and limits our overall D design possibilities.
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what a load of crap,
was the design of the defense or the scheme limited last night?
September 13th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Al doesn’t like it NOW.
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What does that mean?
Our team is best suited to run the 4-3 with Kelly, Seymour, Henderson, and Houston all on the same OL.
Our Dline depth is probably the biggest stregnth of the team right now so he shouldn’t like the thought of just trotting 3 of them out there at a time.
September 13th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Jhill they have Steven Johnson and a TE who caught everything. Their 4 wides aint that good. They better worry about our 4 wides. because it’s safe to say we wont be throwing for 100 yards Sunday they gonna come out guns blazing because the Bills don’t have to edge rushers the calibre of Denvers……………period
September 13th, 2011 at 5:00 pm
3-4 sux against a good running team unless you pay heavily like Jets and Ravens.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Seymour,
I was talking to Mistic, and the 8 year part made sense in our conversation. What’s your point in butting in?
September 13th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Mistic,
Yes, a 4-3 defense is more limited in blitz packages and zone looks, when compared to a 3-4.
That’s football 101 if you understand the flexibility of OLBs in a 3-4 vs the lack of flexibility of 4-3 DEs.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Yeah, Priest, I know.
Brandon Lloyd, Eddie Royal, Eric Decker = better than we’ll see in Buffalo, and we handled those guys pretty well.
I tend to think that we are going to see a big dose of McFadden against Kirk Morrison.
That should be entertaining.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
8Raider
6 of the top 7 run defenses last year played a 3-4.
It’s not a coincidence.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
jc needs to take more chances and throw that damm ball downfield…garrard is looking better in a raiders uniform much more than he did a week ago
September 13th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Buffalo had 3 guys outperform our #1 receiver,
so I think their fans are saying the same thing about our passing attack.
Should be another hard-fought close game just like Denver.
We’re similar in talent, and playing on the east coast is never easy for west coast teams.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
195.Seymour Bush Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Mistic,
Bottom half D 8 years in a row = broken.
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Alex all of us in here are talking about yesterday and next Sunday, and you’re talking about 8 years ago. Maybe you and KK can get in a time machine go back 8 years and be relevant.
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Hot tub time machine! LOL
September 13th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
# alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Mistic,
Yes, a 4-3 defense is more limited in blitz packages and zone looks, when compared to a 3-4.
That’s football 101 if you understand the flexibility of OLBs in a 3-4 vs the lack of flexibility of 4-3 DEs.
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Um Alex….I dont know how to break this to you, but ran lots of zone yesterday. we blitzed we disguised we were multiple last night and we absolutely baffled the broncos. Whats your beef?
September 13th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Bills RB Fred Jackson owns a lifetime 4.5 average with a 1,000 yard season under his young belt.
It’ll be close.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
208.alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Buffalo had 3 guys outperform our #1 receiver,
so I think their fans are saying the same thing about our passing attack.
Should be another hard-fought close game just like Denver.
We’re similar in talent, and playing on the east coast is never easy for west coast teams.
^^^^^^^^
Huey needs to get these players up 3 hours earlier starting tomorrow to get them used to the early east coast time!!
September 13th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Congratulations Nation, we have a LEGIT Left Tackle.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
# canadianraider Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
jc needs to take more chances and throw that damm ball downfield…garrard is looking better in a raiders uniform much more than he did a week ago
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that wasnt the game plan last night
why dont people get that
September 13th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Mistic,
do you understand “lots” vs “more”?
I’m ecstatic we’re running lots of zone.
Doens’t change the simple fact that a 3-4 gives you “MORE” flexibility than a 4-3.
Apples and oranges.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
“Darren McFadden looks great. The offense is improved. But the strength of this club lies in its formidable front four.” – NFL.com
It’s McFadden and Seymour’s team. Both showed up last night, a very good sign.
This team is looking like it will beat bad teams, and struggle against good teams. Just like last year.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Mistic,
because everyone KNOWS that both Al and Hue would LOVE to throw the ball downfield more if only they were better at it.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Al Davis: “We don’t take what the defense gives us, we take what we want.”
That does not = to a gameplan of short passes while drafting the fastest WRs around.
Hue is smart enough to ADJUST the gameplan to fit JC’s limited skills.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
By the way does anyone notice that the team loves and respects hu jack? From giving him a game ball to the gatorade bath. the gatorade bath was apublic show of affection for their leader and coach. it said congratulations coach we will ride with you until the wheel fall off and we dont care who knows it.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Mum-O-killowe Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Congratulations Nation, we have a LEGIT Left Tackle.
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And the guy immediately to his right, Wiz 2.0 had a nice game as well. Considering it was his lst.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Watchign the replay …this playcalling is just sick man, sick! They sent Barnes in motion as a blocker on a DMC pitch left.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Buffalo had 3 guys outperform our #1 receiver,
so I think their fans are saying the same thing about our passing attack.
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I don’t see how that relevant since we do run a 4 WR offense. Our strengths are power on the Oline and Dline.
You guys are trying to say we will struggle against this team and their 4 WRs sets. I’m saying we just faced that type of attack last night and they featured better talent than we will see next week.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
oline played well last night
September 13th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
word is Veldheers pop reads this blog so if you read this post Mr. Veldheer know we appreciate the work after practice. Also Tell Jared when he knocks an opponent down to not ever help him back up they could be friends after the game
September 13th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
SICK! Hue & Saunders out doing themselves.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:13 pm
Lamar Houston had a good game. And Quentin Groves had an excellent game. And you guys all wanted to cut QG?
September 13th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
We will force buffalo into obvious passing 3rd down situations
that’s gonna happen often
if we can vet off the field on 3rd downs
we will win this one
also pressure pressure pressure on the QB
pressure bust a water pipe!
September 13th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
# alex7 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Al Davis: “We don’t take what the defense gives us, we take what we want.”
That does not = to a gameplan of short passes while drafting the fastest WRs around.
Hue is smart enough to ADJUST the gameplan to fit JC’s limited skills.
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Bull isht!!!!
They did throw down the field last night, yet the game plan was more about running the ball.
you are full of it
September 13th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
223.SR Raider Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
oline played well last night
^^^^^^^^
Overall they sure did play well. Those false start penalties were more fault of the long azz snap count with the crowd being loud.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
SR Raider Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
“Darren McFadden looks great. The offense is improved. But the strength of this club lies in its formidable front four.” – NFL.com
It’s McFadden and Seymour’s team. Both showed up last night, a very good sign.
This team is looking like it will beat bad teams, and struggle against good teams. Just like last year.
this may be the last real productive year for Big John and Seymour. The time is now
September 13th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
We should start keeping track of our game predictions.
See who the best Blog Gm
they’ll carry blog GM of the yr
what say fellas??
September 13th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
Who would you rather have? Veldheer or Clady? I’d take Veldheer every day of the week.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
TerrapinRaider Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Watchign the replay …this playcalling is just sick man, sick! They sent Barnes in motion as a blocker on a DMC pitch left.
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There were some play calls I loved in this game. First and foremost it was the 2nd down call very late in the game, a gutsy pass to DHB that won it. Everyone was expecting run run run with Mike Bush, they throw to DHB and basically ice the game. Very gutsy call there.
The deep ball to DHB from the 2 yard line was also an excellent, excellent play call. The old “Bobbie Bowden” play.
And of course, let’s not forget the greatest play in football, my own personal favorite, the kneel down.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
Buffalo is going to be tough. Short week, early game, east coast, home opener for the Bills.
Winning this game will go a long ways towards establishing the Raiders mean business this year
September 13th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
# inonewordraider Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
This team is looking like it will beat bad teams, and struggle against good teams. Just like last year.
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we lost to bad teams last year, az and mia. that wont happen this year with hu jack and JC in control
September 13th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Meyer couldve got more yds out of that. The dummy is trying to hit the edge with his slow azz. All that green all he had to do was run straight for 5-6 yds. Instead he gets 3. leading to 3rd & 8
September 13th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Not Barne or Heyer.
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SR Raider Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
oline played well last night
September 13th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
Jhill now you see why I call him the “Oh woe is me boy”. That ignorant kid will point out the dark part of a rain cloud over a land that been in a drout for 5 years.
You cannot pay attention to MR man it’s who he is……….period
September 13th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
Ford was just f’n up most of his touches which slowed the offense down.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
TJ
I still feel as I do about the O-line. They played to their ability but I think it can be that much better. Getting Leonard Davis FA-OT from Dallas would be BIG. Carlisle & Satele are ZBS linemen, typically more finesse blockers rather than power blockers. Both of those two are a liability to a bull rush up the middle. I know Wiz needs to learn the line calls but I suspect that’s where he ends up before the year is over. Moving Wiz to center and backfilling his position with Heyer is a good start to completing the power blocking line. The last missing piece would be the powerful BCampbell at ORG. That O-Line would the definition of a power blocking line. Our running game would them be gold. If the LDavis pick-up didn’t take place, Barksdale would then be my choice for the ORT. Barnes is fine as the elephant TE but that’s it. He’s just too much of a false starting machine. It’s just in his nature.
On a different subject, we need Boss back badly. Meyers should be moved to the #4 TE or traded for a future draft pick. He can’t separate. We really missed having an open TE in the pattern yesterday, Meyer is NOT the answer. We need to move Ausberry up to the #2 TE position and get him reps and playing time. You most likely saw what could be done with TE’s yesterday in the Pats game.
DHB did well yesterday and made at least two key receptions. I would like to see more rotations of different WR’s throughout the game. I think it would benefit all involved. Hagan should be activated and NMiller should be traded for a future draft pick.
These are just some of he things that I’d do if it were up to me – which it isn’t, obviously!
The win was a sloppy one but a win nonetheless. We are on the right track now we need to keep this train rollin’.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
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September 13th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
I LOVE the way the offense finished the game last night. Had to watch that twice
September 13th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
TerrapinRaider Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Watchign the replay …this playcalling is just sick man, sick! They sent Barnes in motion as a blocker on a DMC pitch left.
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There were some play calls I loved in this game. First and foremost it was the 2nd down call very late in the game, a gutsy pass to DHB that won it. Everyone was expecting run run run with Mike Bush, they throw to DHB and basically ice the game. Very gutsy call there.
The deep ball to DHB from the 2 yard line was also an excellent, excellent play call. The old “Bobbie Bowden” play.
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most encouraging to me was the fact that both of those passes were thrown to DHB. this means Jc has confidence in him. This means that DHB has earned this trust on the practice field and in games going back to the end of last year.
JC and DHb with a synergy is just what the doctor ordered.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
221.TerrapinRaider Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Watchign the replay …this playcalling is just sick man, sick! They sent Barnes in motion as a blocker on a DMC pitch left.
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I loved the offensive play calling in this game….overall.
They should have scored at least another TD though earlier. Red Zone play calling needs to get better!
Score TD’s and call high percentage plays in the red zone!
September 13th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
SR Raider name one game that wont be tough, they’re all tough and to sound all gloom and doom well you’ll be doing that every week. Because they only get harder from here.
This is the NFL where every game takes everything you have to get a win. If you haven’t figured that out then Helllloooo!!!
September 13th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
priesttj Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Man will you guys shut up! like i said thesssde first two games will be harder to play due to the lack of time together as starters.This was a fake win its a bad denver team WAKE UP -4-12 !!!!!!!!
September 13th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
DKnight007 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Score TD’s and call high percentage plays in the red zone!
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I think they need to get Campbell on the move more. He can score with his feet. Doesn’t seem to find open receivers in time when he stays in the pocket
September 13th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Monte Poole is an idiot
September 13th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
priesttj Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
SR Raider name one game that wont be tough, they’re all tough and to sound all gloom and doom well you’ll be doing that every week. Because they only get harder from here.
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I’m just talking about factors that I would take into consideration when betting. Hardly any of these will occur during other weeks
September 13th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
DKnight007 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
221.TerrapinRaider Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Watchign the replay …this playcalling is just sick man, sick! They sent Barnes in motion as a blocker on a DMC pitch left.
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I loved the offensive play calling in this game….overall.
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The 4th quarter play was so gutsy. That ball goes incomplete, the clock stops, you are most likely not going to get a lst, so you give Dungver life. And all they need is a FG to tie. They went for the play to win it! Excellent call!
September 13th, 2011 at 5:27 pm
r8dercain Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Monte Poole is an idiot
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Who’s Monte Poole??
September 13th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
HU jack and suanders are mad scientist!!! the formations, motions and shifts were insane!!! We had the donkeys totally lost, if not for the penalties we would have scored 40
September 13th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
241.GoodOle00 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
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One thing I did not like seeing last night was the use of the shotgun in the red zone.
If they do that, I would like to see more inside handoffs or fake inside handoffs to keep the defense honest!
September 13th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
JB Leonard Davis would be big but it wouldn’t be good. Davis is done his lateral movement is gone. If you wn at JC running for his life get that guy. I say we stay with what we have and keep biulding through the draft. Our line aint the best but it aint bad by any stretch. This is the NFL pressure will be there some teams have dynamic edge rushers like Denver will give you fits. The Jets gave up sacks NE gave up sacks the Steelers gave up sacks it happens. Just keep biulding through the draft because it’s working.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Oh, I assume Monte Poole has a good read, link please?
September 13th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
but scrap the wild cat
September 13th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
agreed. no wildcat
September 13th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
247.SR Raider Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
DKnight007 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Score TD’s and call high percentage plays in the red zone!
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I think they need to get Campbell on the move more. He can score with his feet. Doesn’t seem to find open receivers in time when he stays in the pocket
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Agreed move him out of the pocket in the red zone or get the ball into DMC’s hands!
DMC should the 1st and 2nd options in the red zone!
September 13th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
“Rolando McClain didn’t make any tackles! He sucks!”
You guys do realize that Denver only ran the ball 13 times, right?
You may also want to remember that it’s McClain who makes the defensive calls and ensures that everyone’s lined up where they’re supposed to be and knows what they’re supposed to be doing. In his second year as an NFL player.
McClain sucks. Riiiiight.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
by the way we need to give Desmond Bryant some love. I see why TKelly proclaimed him the strongest man pound for pound on the team guy was handleing two blockers and this coming from an UDFA defensive end. Nice job Al
September 13th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
256.Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
but scrap the wild cat
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The WildCat, is just a formation to keep the defense guessing and mind screw them even more with the amount of weapons on offense the D has.
I like it….cause they are using it as a decoy basically.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
“obviously jason campbell year two he is a different guy, hes a winner he won” Hu jack
If it works for hu jack it works for me
September 13th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
inonewordraider Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
by the way we need to give Desmond Bryant some love
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was he the guy that took two blockers on that one sack? that was a great play
September 13th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
McClain did a fine job last night. Just fine.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:35 pm
260. Here here
September 13th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
dvrick Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
I wish big Mike Tolbert would do the Duggie for me in his birthday suit!
September 13th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
priesttj Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
JB Leonard Davis would be big but it wouldn’t be good. Davis is done his lateral movement is gone. If you wn at JC running for his life get that guy. I say we stay with what we have and keep biulding through the draft. Our line aint the best but it aint bad by any stretch. This is the NFL pressure will be there some teams have dynamic edge rushers like Denver will give you fits. The Jets gave up sacks NE gave up sacks the Steelers gave up sacks it happens. Just keep building through the draft because it’s working.
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Based on that Davis information I’d then say just get Barksdale in there and we’d have our OT’s established for the next 8-10 years. I also really want to get BCampbell in at the ORG position. He’s got the power to overcome his newness to the position plus he’d fortify the center of the line while having the potential of becoming a Gene Upshaw type of pulling guard. The quicker we get this line formalized the better.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
Post #232, that’s a bold statement for one game against a guy that hadn’t played on two years & got hurt. . .
September 13th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
81.antispy3 Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Now that future contracts are not guaranteed perhaps the Raiders will entertain the possibility of signing Flozell Adams to man the RT tackle debacle & Tully Banta-Cain to potentially take over for Groves @ the WILL.
Perhaps now the Raiders will activate a TRUE possession receiver (Hagan) & give Campbell a true third down option. Boss coming back (perhaps next week?) will definitely be an upgrade @ the TE. These additions will do nothing but improve the confidence of Campbell.
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Raiders need to pund the rock heavily next week with some biiiiiig BUSH!!
Of course DMC and Jones will see action. Next week though should be the BUSH show!
They need to wear down that DLINE and LB corp of Buffalo and then JC can get spread the ball out to the speedy WR’s and throw some screens to DMC and Jones.
They need to keep mixing up those sets and keep the Bills D off balance!
September 13th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
SR Raider Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
inonewordraider Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
by the way we need to give Desmond Bryant some love
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was he the guy that took two blockers on that one sack? that was a great play
yea man undrafted de from harvard, then you got tkelly another undrafted free agent big john cut from the jags shaughnessey was supposed to bust they said he plays too high and was always hurt, Al got that Mojo back
September 13th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
” Jason campbell is our leader and very vocal in and out of the huddle” Jacoby ford
September 13th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
I’m watching the Jets on NFLN and I’m telling ya’ we can run on them. There is no doubt in my mind we can run on them. I also think we can beat them deep and I know they’re a great team and everything but by the time we play them I think we’ll be ready to handle them.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
KoolKell Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Oh, I assume Monte Poole has a good read, link please?
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Actually there are a bunch from 2006 that you would like.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Man Meyers messed up again…didn’t block Von Miller at all. Not even a chip. Let him run right. VM disrupted DMC on a pitch left which DMC got around for a 3yd loss ..couldve been worse.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
but scrap the wild cat
nah man keep em guessing no one runs it better than dmac and with all that speed we have let’s work on it in practice
September 13th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Perhaps now the Raiders will activate a TRUE possession receiver (Hagan) & give Campbell a true third down option.
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So which one of the 3rd down options from last night would Hagan replace?
September 13th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Guys the plan wasn’t to air it out last nite when will some of you figure that out. Denver’s pass rush is to rich and their run defense stinks why heave a bunch passes whe it was evident we could beat them playing good defense and running. Why chance a bunch of sacks when you don’t have to??
September 13th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
oakland’s game plan is to stretch you horizontally, then gash you up the middle. throw in some play action deep now and again for the quick score
September 13th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Desmond Bryant, our resident Ivy leaguer (Harvard).
DKnight007, we pound the rock with the best stable of RB’s in the league. We even have a RB that is a special teams ace.
So, yes, a multiple UNPREDICTIBLE offense is a key ingredient in the making of a Bully. . .all ingredients were not available in Denver. Perhaps more toys avail tmenselves Sunday. . .
September 13th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
Campbell completed 13 passes against the Broncos. Only one of those was caught more than 9 yards past the line of scrimmage, a 17-yarder to wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey that was caught 16 yards downfield.
September 13th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:27 pm
r8dercain Says:
September 13th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Monte Poole is an idiot
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Who’s Monte Poole??
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bay area beat writer
September 13th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Hope Bryant has a Harvard reunion with Fitzpatrick and slams him to the turf.
September 13th, 2011 at 6:52 pm
jc has to be more confident in himself to throw the ball downfeild…to be a true winner u have to believe in yourself that you WILL win….you have to believe that it is YOU that will take this team to the top..and ive yet to see that attitude..look at the top qbs in the league..they all believe theyre better than the rest…and if campbell can start having that train of thought..the raiders will be that much better
September 13th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Don’t need Huff anyway with Boyd & Gio. Ford was a joke last night and the running game and the D bailed out Campbell. Nor to mention Jano. Maybe Al will realize the only real WR the team has is Hagan. Totally undisciplined team. 18 penalties? They can get away with that crap vs. Denver or KC but not vs. the rest of the schedule. Not too impressed really, Denver is horrible.
September 13th, 2011 at 7:16 pm
We won the game…on enemy turf…on week #1. Why are people complaining. Sure we could have played better, but that what happens with a shortened mini-camp and no offseason OTA’s…We Won the game…now lets focus on buffalo and stop worrying about the broncos. Church !!!
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