Lots to be sorted out on injury front
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, September 30th, 2011 at 1:08 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Three potential starters failed to practice for the second straight day and were listed as questionable by coach Hue Jackson following practice Friday.
Free safety Michael Huff (concussion), fullback Marcel Reece (ankle) and defensive end Matt Shaughnessy (shoulder) were regarded as tossups two days before the Raiders take on the New England Patriots at O.co Coliseum.
Huff walked slowly from the field wearing a baseball camp and long-sleeved white T-shirt. He hasn’t been spotted in the locker room this week during the media window. He actually got in some practice time Wednesday, but took of Thursday and Friday.
Asked about concussions sustained by Ricky Brown (also questionable) and Huff, coach Hue Jackson said he thought both had passed necessary tests but there were “still protocol issues.”
It’s conceivable both are still experiencing symptoms such as headaches and thus haven’t been cleared.
Also listed as questionable were wide receiver/return specialist Jacoby Ford (hamstring) who has practiced all week but said Thursday he hadn’t yet run at top speed. Ford even fielded a few punts Friday.
Listed as “out” were cornerbacks Chris Johnson (hamstring) and wide receiver Louis Murphy (groin) who will miss the first quarter of the season after surgery in training camp.
Among the players listed as questionable, the Raiders can probably best absorb the loss of Shaughnessy, given the depth on the defensive line and the performance against the New York Jets by defensive end Jarvis Moss.
If Reece can’t go at fullback, it means tight end Richard Gordon will get a look in some running formations as a lead blocker and Rock Cartwright could play in some other packages. Other are options are simply going without a fullback in three wide receiver, single-back sets.
Huff’s s replacement at single deep safety is likely Matt Giordano, but the bigger problem comes in the nickel and determining who gets primary coverage responsibilities on Wes Welker, currently the NFL’s most prolific receiver.
The following players were listed as probable and will face the Patriots:
Running back Darren McFadden (shoulder/groin), quarterback Jason Campbell (foot), linebacker Quentin Groves (quadriceps), cornerback Chimdi Chekwa (hamstring), safety Jerome Boyd (knee) and Giordano (shoulder). Campbell and Chekwa were limited in practice, the others participated fully.
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September 30th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
first
September 30th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
It hasn’t been a great month for Seahawks line coach Tom Cable.
He’s watched his old team in Oakland look better without him, especially on the offensive line. He’s watched his new team in Seattle rank near the bottom in nearly every noteworthy offensive stat.
Damn you Carnitas!
September 30th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
We have to get our DBs healthy. Come on Huff, Mitchell we need you guys out there. Brady is going to eat the rookies lunch!
September 30th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
Chekwa is a baller…need him, and Bod on the field…
September 30th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
DMC coming up on NFL Live now!
September 30th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Let’s just blitz 7 guys on the first play. Send everything AND the kitchen sink at Brady. Hell, smack him in the face with it.
They may get 6 out of it but I’ll take my chances with Mallett for 59 minutes and spot ‘em a TD.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
HayesDaze37 Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
DMC coming up on NFL Live now!
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Then we’ll blitz 7 guys on Trey Wingo.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
I’d rather see Chekwa in than CJ anyway.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Boyd
September 30th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
LA To TheBay Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Let’s just blitz 7 guys on the first play. Send everything AND the kitchen sink at Brady. Hell, smack him in the face with it.
They may get 6 out of it but I’ll take my chances with Mallett for 59 minutes and spot ‘em a TD.
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This, I like it.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:20 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Let’s just blitz 7 guys on the first play. Send everything AND the kitchen sink at Brady. Hell, smack him in the face with it.
They may get 6 out of it but I’ll take my chances with Mallett for 59 minutes and spot ‘em a TD.
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Thats a thought…fugg him up early…
September 30th, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Raiders!
September 30th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
chekwa can hold welker…
September 30th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
If you’re looking for a formula to slow down Brady and company, the best place to start is by looking at what has worked in the playoffs.
You’d want to look at their SB loss to the Giants, demolition at home vs the Ravens, and last year’s loss to the Jets.
Then you’d want to consider which elements of those approaches can be implemented effectively with our current personnel. You’d also want to consider how their offense has evolved into a more TE oriented approach.
I’d say the Raiders have a better offense at this point in time than any of the 3 aforementioned teams that took the Patsies out.
The Raider defense is another story entirely.
I believe the Jets threw a lot of zone at Brady and actually confused and rattled him. Not sure that’s an approach that would work with our personnel.
The Ravens were physically dominating and used a punishing LMclain to annihilate them. You know we’ll want to pound the rock and try to bring some pain on D.
The Giants used an extremely athletic and versatile DLine to harry Brady. He’s far from Superman when he’s forced to move his feet and unable to step up into a pocket. It’s essential to hit him a few times early and make him as uncomfortable as possible. We’ve got the horses to do this and we’ve got the DLine coach that knows how to get the job done.
Brady is so hard to stop not only because of his accuracy but also because of his smarts. The guy is one of the best at pre-snap reads. It’s very hard to out scheme him on defense simply because he’s so good at sitting in the gun and determining what he’s looking at and where he wants to go. With our deficiencies in zone and inability to conceal or time blitzes very well, don’t want to get into a chess match with Brady anyway.
This one is going to be mainly on the DLine. Hit Tommy boy a few times and stay in his face all day. The formula is there. If we get pressure up front, we can outscore these guys.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Let’s just blitz 7 guys on the first play. Send everything AND the kitchen sink at Brady. Hell, smack him in the face with it.
They may get 6 out of it but I’ll take my chances with Mallett for 59 minutes and spot ‘em a TD.
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This memo, must be forwarded to Chuck B. ASAP!
September 30th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
How many roughing the passer penalities are we going to have?
September 30th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Let’s just blitz 7 guys on the first play. Send everything AND the kitchen sink at Brady.
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7-0, NE.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Repost:
37-34 Raiders.
Bet AD is mad Bellecheat confirmed that he is the Def. Coord.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
chekwa can hold welker
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LMAO!
September 30th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Great post # 14!
Obviously!
September 30th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
All you guys crowing over the oldest Raider cheerleader can relax, from yahoo, Bianca La Russa’s dream job with the Oakland Raiders could be over before it gets started. Dble herniated disc surgery. Daughter of Tony La Russa, Mgr of the St, Louis Cards.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Chekwa will check Wa lker.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Raiders 31 Pats 27
September 30th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Collapse the pocket on Brady…give him nowhere to step up into. He’s not Big Ben — moving great distances laterally, and still able to strike. Brady is silky smooth in the pocket, and moving “slightly” left or right he is deadly accurate. Pinch him from the edges, and collapse the point of the pocket…that’ll do the trick.
The real test will be the quick-hitch slants and such. If somebody’s not on Welker, like right on top of him, Brady can hit him in an instant. Key is to not forgot about Gronkowski while thinking Welker’s the target every pass play.
You know Brady will test us deep, just to keep the Defense honest…but they butter their bread with Welker and Gronkowski short-mid-range, making Huff’s presence even more important.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
NFL upholds Pryor’s 5-game suspension.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
All you guys crowing over the oldest Raider cheerleader can relax, from yahoo, Bianca La Russa’s dream job with the Oakland Raiders could be over before it gets started. Dble herniated disc surgery. Daughter of Tony La Russa, Mgr of the St, Louis Cards.
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OUCH!
I had to have surgery for 3 blown out discs back in 03, not fun at all….
September 30th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Let’s just blitz 7 guys on the first play. Send everything AND the kitchen sink at Brady.
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7-0, NE
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Yup, said that too.
Just scroll a liiiiiiitle bit further down, MR.
And its only half serious.
Which is half more than we take you.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
Brady must go down, he must go down hard!!!
September 30th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
HayesDaze37 Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
NFL upholds Pryor’s 5-game suspension.
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He already missed 3 games anyways, No biggie.
I wonder what the Raiders will do with him when he is activated? My guess is if they continue to have success, Not much. Although Hue does like to play with all of his toys!
September 30th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
NFLprguy Terrelle Pryor’s suspension affirmed, may be activated Oct. 10. press release to follow on nflcommunications.com
5 minutes ago
September 30th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
realtruraider Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
Brady must go down, he must go down hard!!!
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I have a feeling he will. Brady says that Seymour promised to take it easy on him, but Big Rich can’t do that AND show NE what a mistake they made trading him. I think Seymour sees himself getting at least two sacks in this game.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Goldie7 Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
I don’t trust Belicheat. I guess he has opened up to the media because NFL Network did a documentary about him and he probably was thrilled them not mentioning anything about him cheating in 2008. For all we know, Belicheat could still be cheating.
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You’re right, but keep in mind it’s only cheating if you get caught.
Belichick got caught in 2008, but I guarantee you he got away with a lot BEFORE that.
I can’t prove this, but I’m absolutely certain that Belichick’s greatest CHEAT occurred the week after the Tuck game, against the Steelers in the AFC championship game.
Go back and watch the tape of that game. Watch the Patriot defense. Somehow, they knew whether it was a pass or run, EVERY play.
Now I know Belichick is a master at identifying player habits or keys that can tip a play, but something else was going on that day.
Doubt he’s going to be able to flat out CHEAT the Raids, but you can bet he’s scrutinized our tape looking for any possible tips or keys in order to give his D an edge. Raider self review will be especially important this week.
September 30th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
No 77, and no Huff Daddy = rough day for the Oaktown D!
September 30th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
I like Boss, but man I can’t help think how good we would be with Z. Miller back, and Gallery at LG, Wiz at C.
September 30th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
# realtruraider Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Raiders 3 Pats 27
September 30th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
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September 30th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:13 pm RAIDERS HAVE WON 2 OF THEIR 4 GAMES FOR THE YEAR!!!
September 30th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
Thec07 Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
Wish Cable was still here!1
September 30th, 2011 at 3:36 pm
# Davy Jones Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
I’d rather have Cable than Hue Jackass anyday.
September 30th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
# LA to TheBay Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
It has been a great month for Seahawks line coach Tom Cable.
He’s watched his old team in Oakland look worse without him, especially on the offensive line. He’s watched his new team in Seattle rank near the top in nearly every noteworthy offensive stat.
Damn you Cable!
September 30th, 2011 at 3:46 pm
# Method To My Madness Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 3:16 pm
OK all,I admit I am MR!!!
September 30th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
# realtruraider Says:
September 30th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
Raiders must go down, Raiders must go down hard!!!
September 30th, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Week One: Ghost – exact score
Week Two: Sullivan – closest
Week Three: Pretty Rick – closest
860Todd Christensen Raiders 34…….Pats 28……..
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/Breaking News/ Raiders 41 NE 31
Big Banana Raiders 31 Pats 28*
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DMAC Raiders 34 Patsies 28
DonManokiansNeighbor Raiders 42 Pats 34
dvrick RAIDERS–3 CHEATRIOTS–27
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Method to My Madness Raiders 30 Pats 21
O Raiders 45 Butt-Pats 35
oldschoolraider Raiders 29 Patriots 14
PlunketforHOF Raiders 34 Cheatriots 14 After Goldilocks knocked out of the game before the half
Pretty Rick Raiders-38 Pats-34
qodrn Raiders 35 Patriots 32
R8derCain Raiders 31 Pats 28
R8derRay 41-38 Raiders
Raider510 Raiders 31 Patriots 28
Raiderjhawk 37 Raiders – 35 Patsies
RaiderLen Raiders 38 Patsies 27
RaiderMarty RAIDERS 41 patriots 24
RaiderRockstar Oakland 38 Gisele Bündchen 34
Raiders_83 Raiders 34 Pats 31
Raiderzmaverick Raiders 34, Pats 28
The Realist Dirty Raccoon Raiders 31 Cheatriots 20
September 30th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Reallionreb 38-28 Raiders
realtruraider Raiders 31 Pats 27
Redneck Raider 35-31 RAIDERS
RobRaider raiders 27 pats 20
Ryan Raiders – 45 Pats – 38
Severeraiderz Raiders 35 Pats 31
Silverandblack666 Raiders 41 Pats 38
SilverAndBlackBleeder Raiders 33 Pats 30
Sullivan44 7-0, NE.
If you have been missed, Sorry. But I am trying.
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