Curry getting crash course
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, October 14th, 2011 at 10:50 am in Oakland Raiders.
Aaron Curry, the linebacker acquired by trade from the Seattle Seahawks, spent much of the media window Friday in dicussions with linebackers coach Greg Biekert.
It seems unlikely Curry would be active after one practice unless Hue Jackson and Chuck Bresnahan have any ideas of using him in spot duty for a specific role.
Players who weren’t at practice included defensive end Matt Shaugnessy, fullback Marcel Reece and cornerback Chris Johnson. It is likely all three players will miss their third consecutive game. Free safety Michael Huff was present, atlhough it remains to be seen how much he’ll practice, as was tight end Richard Gordon.
Running back and special teams captain Rock Cartwright, the personal protector for Shane Lechler, appeared to be a spectator with a calf injury. Cornerback Chemdi Chekwa was working with the athletic training staff on a separate field, meaning DeMarcus Van Dyke will probably start for a second straight game.
The Raiders have not made an announcement on the countermove necessary for adding Curry. Bruce Davis was not present at practice and on his Twitter account Thursday indicated he’d been released.
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October 14th, 2011 at 10:51 am
SeahawkFart, take a lude dude. You got robbed. By us. It happens. Doesn’t mean you’ve gotta shrink into a bumbling, rambling idiot.
Having a heart attack over the production of a 2nd year player is pretty lame and nearsighted. Some guys don’t blossom until their 4th or 5th year. Or when they get in the right system.
Either way, we risked NOTHING to get a 25 year old who was the best player in the country a few years ago.
So you know, having an emotional meltdown on this blog usually means you get eaten alive. It’ll scar you for life, little fella.
Just thank us for our time and get in line for Sonics tickets. Oh, sorry – I forgot.
October 14th, 2011 at 10:52 am
1st
October 14th, 2011 at 10:53 am
nope, 2nd
October 14th, 2011 at 10:56 am
Ahh, all the classic signs of a Blog Meltdown:
- paranoia
- chasing your own tail
- backpeddling
- nervous forced laughter
Gotcha!
# SeahawkFan Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 10:39 am
Beeecham… we, in Seattle, are laughing are arses off at the idiots in Oakland who ’stole’ AC from us. Trust me… whatever was offered? We would have taken less. Are you aware of how much this guy is making? And for what some here are saying will be your BACKUP LB???
BWAAAHAAAAHAAAHAAAHAAAHAAAHAAAHAAAAA!!!
October 14th, 2011 at 10:57 am
you read the article bashing Al Davis? I keep trying to comment but it won’t allow me ppl agreeing with him as well. They don’t know schit! Sometimes a beatdown is in order even if it isn’t the “right thing to do”
October 14th, 2011 at 10:58 am
inonewordraider Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 10:57 am
you read the article bashing Al Davis? I keep trying to comment but it won’t allow me ppl agreeing with him as well. They don’t know schit! Sometimes a beatdown is in order even if it isn’t the “right thing to do”
Rick Reily article I meant to say
October 14th, 2011 at 10:59 am
Just thank us for our time and get in line for Sonics tickets. Oh, sorry – I forgot.
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Comedy!
October 14th, 2011 at 11:01 am
F-It…..
Bring AC in on 3rd down and let him bring some pain to “my little pony” McCoy
Seek and Destroy
October 14th, 2011 at 11:01 am
The Seahawks run a tampa 2 under Caroll. The weakside and strongside LBs are responsible for a lot of ground in that scheme. Some serious zone assignments are there for outside backers in the tampa 2.
Can’t say for sure, but it could be that Curry was out there thinking too much. Thinking about his zone assignment instead of just playing. Combine that with the pressure of his draft status and who knows.
In Oakland I don’t think he’ll be asked to play much zone. If they put him at the strongside and ask him to man up on a TE, he may excell at it due to his size/speed/strength combo. I mean, read this guys scouting reports out of Wake Forest. Almost all of them mention his natural instincts and covering skills.
He essentially gets to start over in a scheme that just might be more suited to his abilities. He wont be expected to be a beast out there from day 1. Could be just the thing he needs. This guy could be one hell of a steal. If not, it’s okay… he came pretty cheap. If it doesn’t pan out, it’s not a crippling move.
October 14th, 2011 at 11:02 am
Just thank us for our time and get in line for Sonics tickets. Oh, sorry – I forgot.
from Spokane, WA> that was hilarious!
October 14th, 2011 at 11:02 am
Mr. Curry’s jersey number is 51!
October 14th, 2011 at 11:09 am
Master Beeecham Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 10:44 am
SeahawkFart, take a lude dude. You got robbed. By us. It happens.
Just thank us for our time and get in line for Sonics tickets. Oh, sorry – I forgot.
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lol…hahaha
October 14th, 2011 at 11:11 am
It seems unlikely Curry would be active after one practice unless Hue Jackson and Chuck Bresnahan have any ideas of using him in spot duty for a specific role.
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The quarterback must go down, and he must go
down hard.
October 14th, 2011 at 11:11 am
lol
October 14th, 2011 at 11:12 am
LA to TheBay Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:11 am
The quarterback must go down, and he must go
down hard.
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I’m seeing a sack-fumble being returned for a TD. There’s gonna be some big, emotional plays in this game
October 14th, 2011 at 11:16 am
ProFootbalFocus ProFootballFocus.com
by CorkOnTheNFL
After a monster game against the Texans, Oakland now have our top 2 graded DTs after 5 weeks in Seymour and Kelly
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We have the best DT rotation in the league!
October 14th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Rumor is Indy is looking to move Robert Mathis for a 3 rounder, and the Raiders are interested.
How would you guys feel about this?
October 14th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Yet still get gashed week 2 week.
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# J Hill Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:16 am
ProFootbalFocus ProFootballFocus.com
by CorkOnTheNFL
After a monster game against the Texans, Oakland now have our top 2 graded DTs after 5 weeks in Seymour and Kelly
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We have the best DT rotation in the league!
October 14th, 2011 at 11:18 am
I am looking forward to kicking some Brown Eye this weekend!
October 14th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Haters going to hate Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Rumor is Indy is looking to move Robert Mathis for a 3 rounder, and the Raiders are interested.
How would you guys feel about this?
++++++++++++++++
Where’d you hear this?
October 14th, 2011 at 11:19 am
Raiders will beat the living sch1t outta the backside of clevelands ass on Sunday. and the browns will enjoy the beating, being the lump that they are. Bet the farm on it.
Those bastards wont even know how bad they got ass reamed til they get back to cleveland and get off the plane and wonder what happened to their asses. When they go to unload a turd and have no ass to do it, then they will know.
October 14th, 2011 at 11:21 am
Don’t let Hillis get on a roll.
Beat the dog crap outta McCoy
Give the ball to D-Mac, then give it to him again
Get D Moore involved early…
= Victory…..
October 14th, 2011 at 11:22 am
I hope the team sticks to their word and not take anyone lightly from here on out!
October 14th, 2011 at 11:23 am
Everbody knows the Browns will be the Raiders b**ch team this year. Why is that being sensored?
October 14th, 2011 at 11:23 am
I have the keys to victory in my story. Click my name and check it out…..
October 14th, 2011 at 11:24 am
Haters Going To Hate Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Rumor is Indy is looking to move Robert Mathis for a 3 rounder, and the Raiders are interested.
How would you guys feel about this?
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I think if the Raiders wanted a 245lb pass rusher, then Kamerion Wimbley would be there
October 14th, 2011 at 11:26 am
Rick Reiley should come to the game on Sunday. The dbags ad for his new book is half the page. What a piece of crap.
October 14th, 2011 at 11:27 am
Haters Going To Hate Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Rumor is Indy is looking to move Robert Mathis for a 3 rounder, and the Raiders are interested.
How would you guys feel about this?
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Aren’t we fresh out of mid-round picks next year?
October 14th, 2011 at 11:28 am
909RaiderLifer Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:21 am
Don’t let Hillis get on a roll.
Beat the dog crap outta McCoy
Give the ball to D-Mac, then give it to him again
Get D Moore involved early…
= Victory…..
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In other words: block, tackle and get pressure. Then throw the long ball. It’s the Raider way
October 14th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Aren’t we fresh out of mid-round picks next year?
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Yup. No 3rd, 4th or 5th until the supplemental picks are assigned which doesn’t happen til after the season I believe.
October 14th, 2011 at 11:29 am
Correction: no 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 7th. We do have a 1st, 5th and 6th.
October 14th, 2011 at 11:29 am
According to Greg papa.. al Davis wanted curry earlier in season.. but seachickens wanted more than al was willing to give up…. They wanted a certain player… we ended up giving up a measly 7th round pick and hopefully a 4th.. which would mean we totally raped the Seahawks. … no vaseline!!
October 14th, 2011 at 11:31 am
can someone remind me where our 2nd round pick went?
October 14th, 2011 at 11:31 am
I guess we get Curry’s contract too…but it just got restructured, so probably isn’t too bad…
October 14th, 2011 at 11:32 am
We will get compensatory pics for Miller & #21
October 14th, 2011 at 11:32 am
You can’t trade compensatory picks anyways
October 14th, 2011 at 11:34 am
MistaBrown Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:32 am
We will get compensatory pics for Miller & #21
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How about Gallery, didn’t he have a fat contract too
October 14th, 2011 at 11:34 am
nevermind. We got Barksdale and Taiwan Jones for our 2nd round pick next year
October 14th, 2011 at 11:34 am
Where did our 2nd round pick go to?? Was it for j Campbell?
October 14th, 2011 at 11:35 am
SR Raider Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:31 am
can someone remind me where our 2nd round pick went?
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If memory serves: Traded 2012 2nd and 4th to New England for an a 3rd and a 4th in 2011. Used those picks to draft Joe Barksdale and Taiwan Jones
October 14th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Aaron Curry Draft report from NFL.com…He may be playing some inside for us.
Analysis
Positives: Strongly-built with long arms to keep himself off offensive linemen when playing against the run. Very smooth in pass drops, staying low in his backpedal and getting into depth at the proper angles. Good hands for the interception, and can break up passes using his hands or a big hit over the middle. Plays the nine-technique very well, ripping off the tackle’s block and getting to the ballcarrier on inside and outside runs. Also closes on the ball quickly when playing in the stack. Able to shed blocks and go through backs on blitzes. Will pop the fullback and create a pile to stuff inside runs. Shows good awareness on misdirection, quickly diagnosing plays and affecting the success of the play. Gets a lot of attention from opponents on special teams because of his size, speed and aggressiveness in kick return coverage.
Negatives: A bit stiff in the upper body, he tends to succeed most in straight-line situations rather than changing directions quickly. Can get to the quarterback on the blitz but doesn’t always make the play. Doesn’t explode into tackles consistently, using his long arms to try and wrap up.
Compares To: DERRICK JOHNSON, Kansas City — Like the Chiefs finally realized with Johnson, hopefully the NFL team that drafts Curry will do likewise and play him in the middle. He has very good athleticism making plays in front of him, but bites often on play-action, lacks good depth playing in the zone and is a bit too stiff to generate the sideline-to-sideline range to make impact plays on the outside, where he struggles to stop the runner’s forward momentum. He can clog the rush lanes when he stays low in his pads. Put him inside in a 3-4 alignment and he can be equally productive getting to the quarterback as he did in college. Play him on the outside and he will be exposed in a quick and deep passing game.
October 14th, 2011 at 11:35 am
“Oakland is now without picks in the second, third and fourth rounds next year. The Raiders traded the 2012 second-round pick along with a 2011 seventh-round selection for third- and fourth-round picks this past draft to take offensive lineman Joe Barksdale and running back Taiwan Jones. They sent their fourth-round pick a year ago to the Redskins for Campbell.” ESPN
October 14th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Oh boy. I hope everyone in the Raider organization got a good look at this new Rick Reilly piece.
http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/7098616/rick-reilly-reflects-al-davis-commitment-honesty
October 14th, 2011 at 11:36 am
I thought the JC was next years 4th? I could be wrong…
October 14th, 2011 at 11:36 am
2nd – Barksdale, Jones
3rd – Pryor
4th – Campbell
October 14th, 2011 at 11:38 am
Some observations on the Texans game:
Raiders keep getting burned by TEs – McClain, Branch, Groves, Giordano
Lots of missed opportunities for Jason Campbell – big 3rd downs to Moore and Ford, deep balls to Moore – credit to him on the TD pass to Schilens, though, drawing the safety in by making the play with his feet
Very good game by Heyward-Bey
Stupid penalties – negating big plays by McFadden, 53-men on the field
Raiders still have problems sealing the edge and covering in the flat
Routt is not Nnamdi – has as many TDs against him in five games as Nnamdi did in two years – but also has as many INTs as Nnamdi did in two years
Myers is not very good
QB, LB, CB, DT remain the biggest needs – CB less so if the young guys step up.
This game also underscores the point that no matter how talented the running game is, there are times it won’t work and the QB will have to make plays to win the game. Improvement at the QB position = make more plays = win more games.
October 14th, 2011 at 11:38 am
Draft talk already?????
I’m more interested in seeing our STUD DT rotation make Hillis look like the FB he truly is.
Browns don’t seem to want to resign Hillis next year.
And we do need a FB!
October 14th, 2011 at 11:39 am
We will get a couple Comp picks for the players we lost. Two probowl players, and a solid O-Linemen.
October 14th, 2011 at 11:39 am
The amazing thing is how horrible these players who were Probowl level with the Raiders look on other teams now. Miller is nowhere to be found as a TE and Aso looks lost.
October 14th, 2011 at 11:39 am
THE RAIDER PREDICTION BOARD
Dedicated to the legacy of Al Davis
Protected by the rally squirrel and Coliseum rodents
First: Ghostraider (exact score)
Second: Sullivan44
Third: Pretty Rick
Fourth: Sullivan44
Fifth: Fingers
[BREAKING NEWS]Oakland 42 Browns 10
8RaiderReign8 Oakland 20 Browns 16 in a another nail bitter
21st Century Raider Raiders 38 Browns 7
860Todd Christensen Raiders 31 Cleveland 13
909RaiderLifer RAIDERS–45 SKIDMARKS—16
alex7 Raiders 27 Browns 20 Defensive/ST touchdown for Oakland
Blackmamba_20 42 – 17 Raiderzzzzzzzz
CanuckRaider Raiders 34 – Brownies 13
ElkGRaider Oaktown 31 – BooBoo 13
EMRaiders CLE 20 OAK 24 4-2 on our way to 6-2! GO RAIDERS!!!
fingers Raiders..30 Browns 20
Florio’s pick: Raiders 28, Browns 18.
GG Raiders 63 Browns 0
ghostraiders Raiders 31. Cleveland 13.
Hagar the Horrible Raiders 41 – Browns 13
hendu RAIDERS!!21 and the Jim less Browns,17
HueJackinBullies Oak34-Cle24
jerrymac: Lord knows I’m awful at predictions. But I see this as a game the Raiders could win handily.
JLofty Raiders 55 – Skidmarks 18 (garbage-time points)
John Tweedy Raiders 38 BrownStains 10
J-Raider Raiders-31/browns-27
Just Fire Baby Raiders 30 Browns 13
La Milicia Negra Raiders 26 Browns 30
Lowdown_in_Beijing Raiders 30 Browns 0
mcfadden20. raiders 48-13
mikedlopes Al Davis’ Raiders: 57 Hershey Stains: 17
No Mas Diamante RAIDERS 27 BROWNS 16
oldschoolraider Raiders 41 Browns 6
PlunkforHOF Raiders 38 Beige 9
qodrn Raiders 28 Browns 10
r8dercain Raiders 42 browns 10
R8ER MIKE OAKLAND 38 CLEVELAND 10
r8eray 38-17 Raiders
RaiderChaos Oakland 34 Cleveland 6
Raiderjambo RAIDERS 45 brownies 10.
raiderkoolaid Raiders 30 Cleveland 17
raidermarty RAIDERS 41 browns 14 CODE BLACK!!
RaiderRetribution Raiders 38 Cleveland 3
RaiderRockstar Oakland 34 Cleveland 6
Raiders_83 Raiders 45 Browns 9
The Realist Dirty Raccoon Al Davis’ Raiders 31
Expansion Browns 13
realtruraider Raiders 34 Browns 13
RedneckRaider 40-17 Rayduhs
rob_raider raiders 38 browns 6
Rosenthal’s pick: Raiders 24, Browns 17.
Ryan Says: Raiders 38 Browns
Silverandblack666 Raiders 35 Browns 13
SilverNBlackPA Raiders 33 – Browns 16
SR Raider Raiders 34, Cleveland 10
StayinBlack Raiders 37 Browns 13
Sullivan44 Raiders 38, Brownies 21
Tjbwall Raiders 34 Browns 17
Zymurge Raiders 23, Browns 17
October 14th, 2011 at 11:41 am
After watching Colt McCoy play for Texas, I gave him virtually no chance of succeeding in the NFL.
He seemed bright enough and determined enough on those Gruden QB camp shows, but I was convinced he didn’t have the arm strength or size necessary for the next level.
Now I’m thinking I was completely wrong and he has a good future. I’m very surprised.
Saw the final quarter he played against the Jets last year and came away impressed by his leadership, coolness under pressure, and ability to make things happen in the clutch.
Was still thinking this has to be a fluke – until I saw his TD pass into the right side of the endzone in the final seconds against the Dolphins this year. That wasn’t a good throw, that was a great throw.
Watched the first half of the Eagle/Brown pre-season game this year, and although the score favored the Eagles, I felt the Browns were taking it to them on both sides of the line of scrimmage. Still not sure if that was due to the Browns bring better than I expected or if it was an early indication that the Eagles weren’t what they were hyped up to be. They sure put the heat on Vick though and banged him around pretty good.
My impression of the Browns is that they have a pretty good squad but don’t have enough firepower on offense. But they’re definitely not a team to be taken lightly, and you don’t want to let them hang around because they do have the ability to snag a victory in a close contest.
Want to score early and keep a foot on their throat in this one. Hope the Curry trade and AD memorial don’t become a distraction. Have to avoid a let down. First game this season where the Raids are favored.
October 14th, 2011 at 11:41 am
I think our DT rotation is very solid. Seen almost every long run going to the outside. Not many yards straight up the gut.
October 14th, 2011 at 11:43 am
Rick Reilly to me did what he ahd to do I guess! But he isn’t from New Zealand and should have just eat a d**k instead!
October 14th, 2011 at 11:43 am
+1 style point for everyone predicting that the Browns won’t get into the endzone. That would be f’in sweet
October 14th, 2011 at 11:44 am
What do I have to do to get added to Qodrn’s list?
Raiders – 27
Browns – 13
October 14th, 2011 at 11:44 am
And he should know that everything he has done for the NFL outweighs any of those he has posted!
October 14th, 2011 at 11:44 am
DT remain the biggest needs
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Have to disagree with you here. We have the best DTs in the league.
ProFootbalFocus ProFootballFocus.com
by CorkOnTheNFL
After a monster game against the Texans, Oakland now have our top 2 graded DTs after 5 weeks in Seymour and Kelly
October 14th, 2011 at 11:45 am
DT is a need because Kelly and Seymour are both 30+.
October 14th, 2011 at 11:46 am
Not to mention John Henderson. The Raiders need to find a younger option as a rotational run-stopper soon.
October 14th, 2011 at 11:46 am
This was when I first started following this blog, wow have things changed for the better!!!!!!!!
Analyzing the final 53
By Jerry McDonald – NFL Writer
Saturday, September 1st, 2007 at 5:43 pm in Oakland Raiders, Raiders features.
QUARTERBACKS (3)–Daunte Culpepper, Josh McCown, Andrew Walter.
Last call: When (and if) JaMarcus Russell signs, he receives a two-week exemption before the Raiders decide whether or not to carry four quarterbacks.
RUNNING BACKS (5)–LaMont Jordan, Justin Griffith, Adimchinobe Echemandu, Justin Fargas, Oren O’Neal.
Last call: It was decided O’Neal had too much potential to lose, particularly as the sort of blocker Tom Rathman loves. Zack Crockett could have been kept on the roster until Dominic Rhodes came off the suspended list, but would have been entitled to a full season of pay as a vested veteran if on the roster Week 1.
Michael Bush will be evaluated and has a four-week window to return, which begins Week 7.
WIDE RECEIVERS (5)–Ronald Curry, Jerry Porter, Mike Williams, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Travis Taylor.
Last call: No surprises here. Alvis Whitted and Carlos Francis lost their speed scholarships, and Chris McFoy is this year’s Will Buchanon _ watch for him on the practice squad.
TIGHT ENDS (3)–Zach Miller, John Madsen, Tony Stewart.
Last call: O.J. Santiago, James Adkisson . . . Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (9)_Barry Sims, Robert Gallery, Jake Grove, Jeremy Newberry, Cooper Carlisle, Cornell Green, Chris Morris, Mario Henderson, Paul McQuistan.
Last call: Coach Lane Kiffin noted early on that Kevin Boothe was not a system fit, but for him to not even make the 53-man roster after starting 14 times last season is a surprise. Morris apparently fits the system better and has played extensively as a guard. Chad Slaughter missed much of training camp with a calf injury. Mark Wilson was a longshot. With Grove, Newberry and Morris available at center, there was no room for Jesse Boone.
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (8)–Derrick Burgess, Warren Sapp, Terdell Sands, Tommy Kelly, Jay Richardson, Tyler Brayton, Chris Clemons, Gerard Warren.
Last call: Ever hear of Michigan cornerback Brad Cochran? The Raiders took him in the third round of the 1986 draft and he didn’t make the team. Quentin Moses was the first of three third-round draft picks, No. 65 overall. He was supposedly in contention to be a starter until late in camp and now he’s gone, the first time Oakland has dumped a third-round pick since Cochran.
It could be Moses was outplayed by two players _ Richardson drafted two rounds later out of Ohio State, and Clemons, who played extensively in the preseason as a nickel rusher and can also play linebacker.
Maybe Richardson plays better than most third-rounders and it doesn’t look so bad. But cutting the first pick of the third round means you made a mistake.
The Raiders apparently felt Anttaj Hawthorne was as good as he was going to get, while believing Warren can recapture at least some of the skill that made him a standout two years ago in Denver _ once he gets in shape.
Dave Tollefson was a longshot. Brayton’s shift to tackle probably saved him. Coaches love the guy.
LINEBACKERS (7)–Sam Williams, Kirk Morrison, Thomas Howard, Robert Thomas, Isaiah Ekejiuba, Ricky Brown, Jon Condo.
Last call: Kyle Shotwell and Kurt Campbell were foregone conclusions.
According to Madden ‘07, Ekejiuba rates as the NFL’s worst player. The Raiders think enough of him to keep him on the roster even though he may not be available for a month. Brown’s special teams skills kept him around. Condo is strictly a long-snapper.
DEFENSIVE BACKS (11)–Nnamdi Asomugha, Fabian Washington, Michael Huff, Stuart Schweigert, Stanford Routt, Chris Carr, Duane Starks, B.J. Ward, Hiram Eugene, John Bowie, Chris Johnson.
Last call: The Raiders apparently didn’t believe Donovin Darius could hold up physically or simply didn’t have it any more. They didn’t feel that way at first. This is what Rob Ryan had to say about Darius on Aug. 7:
“I mean, first of all with Donovin Darius you’re talking about a guy that’s got an aura about him. He’s a man, he walks on that football field, he demands respect . . . When he’s on that field, people are scared to death of him. And so we like that intimidation factor. Hey, he’s a good, clean player but he plays the game hard like the Raiders do. He’s got to learn our system and fit in. But trust me, all defenses have spots for great players, and he’s a tremendous player, he’s been a tremendous player in this league, and we’re excited about him. And his leadership and his toughness are great plusses for the Raiders.”
Darius played extensively against Seattle, but minor injuries slowed him throughout camp. Looking into their crystal ball, chances are the Raiders saw either a season-ending injury or a series of minor ones which would make continuity difficult.
Darius played in only 12 of 32 games the previous two years for Jacksonville, with a torn ACL in 2005 and a broken bone in his lower left leg in 2006.
Eric Frampton, noted as a playmaker at Washington State, did not standout either in practice or in the preseason.
Johnson survived an awful night against Seattle to make the roster on speed and special teams potential. Marquice Cole, an undrafted free agent, could be practice squad material.
Starks is the perfect guy to teach the technical part of the game to Bowie, a raw rookie. Both had interceptions against the Seahawks.
Of course, there’s still a week to go before the opener and there could be more moves on the horizon.
KICKERS (2)_Sebastian Janikowski, Shane Lechler.
Last call: Tyler Fredrickson was around to caddy for the two established kickers
October 14th, 2011 at 11:46 am
I guess last weeks emotional win won the GMC Never Say Never moment of the week!
October 14th, 2011 at 11:48 am
qodrn
that’s cold
October 14th, 2011 at 11:51 am
qodrn,
Please add me.
Raiders 38
dookie stains 7
October 14th, 2011 at 11:52 am
Tricky70390 Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Oh boy. I hope everyone in the Raider organization got a good look at this new Rick Reilly piece.
http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/7098616/rick-reilly-reflects-al-davis-commitment-honesty
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Nothing that hasn’t been brought to light before. We all knew that the other side of Al would be reported on soon after his death, it’s the same stories that have been told since they actually happened. You don’t have to give any less love for the man, it doesn’t change anything positive he did, it’s just who he was, he was from a different era.
We need to be focused and we need to, Cleveland.
Just Win Baby!
October 14th, 2011 at 11:56 am
50.qodrn Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:39 am
THE RAIDER PREDICTION BOARD
Dedicated to the legacy of Al Davis
Protected by the rally squirrel and Coliseum rodents
First: Ghostraider (exact score)
Second: Sullivan44
Third: Pretty Rick
Fourth: Sullivan44
Fifth: Fingers
[BREAKING NEWS]Oakland 42 Browns 10
8RaiderReign8 Oakland 20 Browns 16 in a another nail bitter
21st Century Raider Raiders 38 Browns 7
860Todd Christensen Raiders 31 Cleveland 13
909RaiderLifer RAIDERS–45 SKIDMARKS—16
alex7 Raiders 27 Browns 20 Defensive/ST touchdown for Oakland
Blackmamba_20 42 – 17 Raiderzzzzzzzz
CanuckRaider Raiders 34 – Brownies 13
ElkGRaider Oaktown 31 – BooBoo 13
EMRaiders CLE 20 OAK 24 4-2 on our way to 6-2! GO RAIDERS!!!
fingers Raiders..30 Browns 20
Florio’s pick: Raiders 28, Browns 18.
GG Raiders 63 Browns 0
ghostraiders Raiders 31. Cleveland 13.
Hagar the Horrible Raiders 41 – Browns 13
hendu RAIDERS!!21 and the Jim less Browns,17
HueJackinBullies Oak34-Cle24
jerrymac: Lord knows I’m awful at predictions. But I see this as a game the Raiders could win handily.
JLofty Raiders 55 – Skidmarks 18 (garbage-time points)
John Tweedy Raiders 38 BrownStains 10
J-Raider Raiders-31/browns-27
Just Fire Baby Raiders 30 Browns 13
La Milicia Negra Raiders 26 Browns 30
Lowdown_in_Beijing Raiders 30 Browns 0
mcfadden20. raiders 48-13
mikedlopes Al Davis’ Raiders: 57 Hershey Stains: 17
No Mas Diamante RAIDERS 27 BROWNS 16
oldschoolraider Raiders 41 Browns 6
PlunkforHOF Raiders 38 Beige 9
qodrn Raiders 28 Browns 10
r8dercain Raiders 42 browns 10
R8ER MIKE OAKLAND 38 CLEVELAND 10
r8eray 38-17 Raiders
RaiderChaos Oakland 34 Cleveland 6
Raiderjambo RAIDERS 45 brownies 10.
raiderkoolaid Raiders 30 Cleveland 17
raidermarty RAIDERS 41 browns 14 CODE BLACK!!
RaiderRetribution Raiders 38 Cleveland 3
RaiderRockstar Oakland 34 Cleveland 6
Raiders_83 Raiders 45 Browns 9
The Realist Dirty Raccoon Al Davis’ Raiders 31
Expansion Browns 13
realtruraider Raiders 34 Browns 13
RedneckRaider 40-17 Rayduhs
rob_raider raiders 38 browns 6
Rosenthal’s pick: Raiders 24, Browns 17.
Ryan Says: Raiders 38 Browns
Silverandblack666 Raiders 35 Browns 13
SilverNBlackPA Raiders 33 – Browns 16
SR Raider Raiders 34, Cleveland 10
StayinBlack Raiders 37 Browns 13
Sullivan44 Raiders 38, Brownies 21
Tjbwall Raiders 34 Browns 17
Zymurge Raiders 23, Browns 17
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CHAOS Raiders 35 Brown Eyes’ 10
October 14th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Greg papa… thinks we have one more trade to make before trading deadline. … probably for a DB. .. were really thin at DB with injuries to cj…. chekwa…
October 14th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Browns CB Joe Haden (knee) missed another practice Friday and is not expected to play in Week 6.
Coach Pat Shurmur revealed Friday that Haden hasn’t even resumed running yet. Defenses have recently been assigning their top cornerbacks to cover Denarius Moore, and Haden likely would’ve given him the same treatment in Sunday’s game against the Raiders. Haden’s absence will move usual slot CB Dimitri Patterson out to left corner, giving Moore a plus matchup. Moore is a better bet for fantasy production than Darrius Heyward-Bey in Week 6.
Related: Denarius Moore
Source: Nate Ulrich on Twitter
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Like it or not. The rest of the league is showing respect to DHB. The Jets put Revis on him. The Texans optioned to put Joseph on Moore and DHB manhandled Allen.
DHB is playing w/ great confidence and Campbell and him are starting to click together. Glad to see him contribute the way he has been as of late.
Keep it up!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
According to NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora, the Raiders have already begun casting about for a new general manager, inquiring with several NFL front offices.
The front office is being restructured following the death of Al Davis. One name high on Oakland’s list is Ravens director of player personnel Eric DeCosta. That would seem to be a long shot considering DeCosta has turned down offers in the recent past. He’s the successor to Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore.
Related: Ravens
Source: NFL.com
October 14th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
69!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
I haven’t even read the article yet, but Rick Reilly is a complete d-bag and one of the most overrated writers of all time. He presence on ESPN’s MNF coverage is almost as annoying and inept as Kornheiser’s, the only difference being that Kornheiser was on throughout the entire broadcast.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
SlvrBlkLoco – Thanks for posting that piece! Me thinks Rick Reilly is extremely bitter ……….he is a coward that should have written that piece before Al Davis was dead, not right after. Media wh%re.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Raiders 35, Browns 3.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
Its against league rules to talk to any current coaches/GM’s during the season.
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# DMAC Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
According to NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora, the Raiders have already begun casting about for a new general manager, inquiring with several NFL front offices.
The front office is being restructured following the death of Al Davis. One name high on Oakland’s list is Ravens director of player personnel Eric DeCosta. That would seem to be a long shot considering DeCosta has turned down offers in the recent past. He’s the successor to Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore.
Related: Ravens
Source: NFL.com
October 14th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
DHB’s time is now. Can’t say I was a believer before the season started, but he is stepping up in a big way. If he can get a solid 70+ yards/game, it will sure help
October 14th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Bey ran simple routes. Allen just basically sucks, and gave up big play after big play. Missed easy tackles.
We should have given Allen the game ball.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
WOW. Gutirrez says Curry will play weakside linebacker and start against the Browns.
New position, 3 days to learn the playbook
To the bench, Quentin Groves!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
That is what I thought too! But…
October 14th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
SlvrBlkLoco Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:52 am
Tricky70390 Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Oh boy. I hope everyone in the Raider organization got a good look at this new Rick Reilly piece.
http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/7098616/rick-reilly-reflects-al-davis-commitment-honesty
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Nothing that hasn’t been brought to light before. We all knew that the other side of Al would be reported on soon after his death, it’s the same stories that have been told since they actually happened. You don’t have to give any less love for the man, it doesn’t change anything positive he did, it’s just who he was, he was from a different era.
We need to be focused and we need to, Cleveland.
Just Win Baby!
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it’s biased. he argues that he made football better with he hamstrung his PR staff, weak. That he wasn’t loyal to Radiers because of Kiffin who shopped college jobs while here or Cable who broke an assistants jaw took prostitues on road trips or that Marcus Allen was benched because of jealousy? That’s a flat out lie. Said he “used to” be ahead of the curve in the 60’s and 70’s what about the early 80’s superbowl or what about concepts still used today or the last two years FA/drafts? It’s irresponsible, didn’t do the research
October 14th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:09 am
lol…hahaha
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FYI-redundant
Makes ya look slow, ya know?
October 14th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
add to Qodrn’s list…
Raiders 27
Brownies 21
October 14th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
76.SilverNBlackPA Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
WOW. Gutirrez says Curry will play weakside linebacker and start against the Browns.
New position, 3 days to learn the playbook
To the bench, Quentin Groves!
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Go back and watch the game against Houston….. This guy could have lost the game for us. I am not surprised, nor am I mad about it. Good riddance. Groves sucks IMO.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
The Raiders completely picked on that Allen dude for the Texans.
It wasn’t just DHB. He did get his pick on the bomb to Ford, but he was abused throughout the game.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
bbesser Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:46 am
This was when I first started following this blog, wow have things changed for the better!!!!!!!!
Analyzing the final 53
By Jerry McDonald – NFL Writer
Saturday, September 1st, 2007 at 5:43 pm in Oakland Raiders, Raiders features.
QUARTERBACKS (3)–Daunte Culpepper, Josh McCown, Andrew Walter.
Last call: When (and if) JaMarcus Russell signs, he receives a two-week exemption before the Raiders decide whether or not to carry four quarterbacks.
RUNNING BACKS (5)–LaMont Jordan, Justin Griffith, Adimchinobe Echemandu, Justin Fargas, Oren O’Neal.
Last call: It was decided O’Neal had too much potential to lose, particularly as the sort of blocker Tom Rathman loves. Zack Crockett could have been kept on the roster until Dominic Rhodes came off the suspended list, but would have been entitled to a full season of pay as a vested veteran if on the roster Week 1.
Michael Bush will be evaluated and has a four-week window to return, which begins Week 7.
WIDE RECEIVERS (5)–Ronald Curry, Jerry Porter, Mike Williams, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Travis Taylor.
Last call: No surprises here. Alvis Whitted and Carlos Francis lost their speed scholarships, and Chris McFoy is this year’s Will Buchanon _ watch for him on the practice squad.
TIGHT ENDS (3)–Zach Miller, John Madsen, Tony Stewart.
Last call: O.J. Santiago, James Adkisson . . . Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (9)_Barry Sims, Robert Gallery, Jake Grove, Jeremy Newberry, Cooper Carlisle, Cornell Green, Chris Morris, Mario Henderson, Paul McQuistan.
Last call: Coach Lane Kiffin noted early on that Kevin Boothe was not a system fit, but for him to not even make the 53-man roster after starting 14 times last season is a surprise. Morris apparently fits the system better and has played extensively as a guard. Chad Slaughter missed much of training camp with a calf injury. Mark Wilson was a longshot. With Grove, Newberry and Morris available at center, there was no room for Jesse Boone.
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (8)–Derrick Burgess, Warren Sapp, Terdell Sands, Tommy Kelly, Jay Richardson, Tyler Brayton, Chris Clemons, Gerard Warren.
Last call: Ever hear of Michigan cornerback Brad Cochran? The Raiders took him in the third round of the 1986 draft and he didn’t make the team. Quentin Moses was the first of three third-round draft picks, No. 65 overall. He was supposedly in contention to be a starter until late in camp and now he’s gone, the first time Oakland has dumped a third-round pick since Cochran.
It could be Moses was outplayed by two players _ Richardson drafted two rounds later out of Ohio State, and Clemons, who played extensively in the preseason as a nickel rusher and can also play linebacker.
Maybe Richardson plays better than most third-rounders and it doesn’t look so bad. But cutting the first pick of the third round means you made a mistake.
The Raiders apparently felt Anttaj Hawthorne was as good as he was going to get, while believing Warren can recapture at least some of the skill that made him a standout two years ago in Denver _ once he gets in shape.
Dave Tollefson was a longshot. Brayton’s shift to tackle probably saved him. Coaches love the guy.
LINEBACKERS (7)–Sam Williams, Kirk Morrison, Thomas Howard, Robert Thomas, Isaiah Ekejiuba, Ricky Brown, Jon Condo.
Last call: Kyle Shotwell and Kurt Campbell were foregone conclusions.
According to Madden ‘07, Ekejiuba rates as the NFL’s worst player. The Raiders think enough of him to keep him on the roster even though he may not be available for a month. Brown’s special teams skills kept him around. Condo is strictly a long-snapper.
DEFENSIVE BACKS (11)–Nnamdi Asomugha, Fabian Washington, Michael Huff, Stuart Schweigert, Stanford Routt, Chris Carr, Duane Starks, B.J. Ward, Hiram Eugene, John Bowie, Chris Johnson.
Last call: The Raiders apparently didn’t believe Donovin Darius could hold up physically or simply didn’t have it any more. They didn’t feel that way at first. This is what Rob Ryan had to say about Darius on Aug. 7:
“I mean, first of all with Donovin Darius you’re talking about a guy that’s got an aura about him. He’s a man, he walks on that football field, he demands respect . . . When he’s on that field, people are scared to death of him. And so we like that intimidation factor. Hey, he’s a good, clean player but he plays the game hard like the Raiders do. He’s got to learn our system and fit in. But trust me, all defenses have spots for great players, and he’s a tremendous player, he’s been a tremendous player in this league, and we’re excited about him. And his leadership and his toughness are great plusses for the Raiders.”
Darius played extensively against Seattle, but minor injuries slowed him throughout camp. Looking into their crystal ball, chances are the Raiders saw either a season-ending injury or a series of minor ones which would make continuity difficult.
Darius played in only 12 of 32 games the previous two years for Jacksonville, with a torn ACL in 2005 and a broken bone in his lower left leg in 2006.
Eric Frampton, noted as a playmaker at Washington State, did not standout either in practice or in the preseason.
Johnson survived an awful night against Seattle to make the roster on speed and special teams potential. Marquice Cole, an undrafted free agent, could be practice squad material.
Starks is the perfect guy to teach the technical part of the game to Bowie, a raw rookie. Both had interceptions against the Seahawks.
Of course, there’s still a week to go before the opener and there could be more moves on the horizon.
KICKERS (2)_Sebastian Janikowski, Shane Lechler.
Last call: Tyler Fredrickson was around to caddy for the two established kickers
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Reading some of the names of the players on that squad make me physically ill. Not to mention Coach Kiffin who I foolishly stuck up for.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
SilverNBlackPA Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
WOW. Gutirrez says Curry will play weakside linebacker and start against the Browns.
New position, 3 days to learn the playbook
To the bench, Quentin Groves!
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Not my boy Q!
He’s been by far our most consistent LB this season.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
RaiderChaos Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Go back and watch the game against Houston….. This guy could have lost the game for us. I am not surprised, nor am I mad about it. Good riddance. Groves sucks IMO.
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I watched that game in detail, and one thing I don’t remember is Groves making any plays. In fact he was quite invisible now that I think about it
October 14th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Seahawk fan, how’s Robert Gallery and Zach Miller working out for you? Cha-Ching…That’s the sound of you money, going down the drain…
October 14th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
One of these guy will have to play for McClain if he cant go.
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# SilverNBlackPA Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
WOW. Gutirrez says Curry will play weakside linebacker and start against the Browns.
New position, 3 days to learn the playbook
To the bench, Quentin Groves!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Making bad claims like that seems to me would be slander and he would need paperwork to back up such things.
RR way to go and piss off a bunch gang bangers and hooligans. Some would call that evolution.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
The key to DHBs emergence has been the routes he is now running. Not every route is 15 yds plus down the field. Hue and Saunders are calling a lot of simpler routes, as they should. I think we should incorporate MORE simple routes like slants and digs. Send his big arsse across the middle of the field.
DHBeast is going to contribute good things to this team this year!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Groves gets pushed around, weekly, by TE’s and FB’s.
We need someone who can push back a little.
The only plays he makes, are when he is completely unblocked, and yet still finds ways to whiff on some of those tackles as well.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Not my boy Q!
He’s been by far our most consistent LB this season.
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depth my friend
October 14th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
I wouldn’t be shocked if Curry blows it up right off the bat in Oakland. I could see them blitzing the hell out of the QB with Curry. He was a tremendous pass rusher at Wake.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Who was that smart guy that said DHB is at his best as a back to the defense, possession WR with great YAC potential?
October 14th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
DEFENSIVE BACKS (11)–Nnamdi Asomugha, Fabian Washington, Michael Huff, Stuart Schweigert, Stanford Routt, Chris Carr, Duane Starks, B.J. Ward, Hiram Eugene, John Bowie, Chris Johnson.
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This was on an earlier post. Look at all the names from our starting Defensive Backs that are or were starters on other teams. Fabian Washington, Chris Carr, Duane Starks, Nnamdi…although I think they all went to Baltimore except for Nnamdi.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
85.SR Raider Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
RaiderChaos Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Go back and watch the game against Houston….. This guy could have lost the game for us. I am not surprised, nor am I mad about it. Good riddance. Groves sucks IMO.
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I watched that game in detail, and one thing I don’t remember is Groves making any plays. In fact he was quite invisible now that I think about it
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He diidn’t make any plays. Every long pass play to Arian Foster…..Groves MIA.
The long run (20 Yarder) Groves MIA…….
The pass to the FB out of the backfield that was missed that could have spelled our doom….. Groves MIA……
The TD to Dressien………. Groves MIA………
12 Men on the field…… Kelly Sack and FM penalty with 5 minutes to go in the 4th…………. Groves lolly gagging going to the sidelines………
A*shole!!!!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
With all do respect…
I’ve seen Q make his fair of tackles behind the line of scrimmage
Who else has? (LB)
October 14th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
93.Just Fire Baby Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Who was that smart guy that said DHB is at his best as a back to the defense, possession WR with great YAC potential?
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J Wig!!!
Mista and Young B had a field day with that one.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
HueJax says McClain and Huff both should play.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Rick Reilly lives to be controversial.
The piece before the AD one we just read, was an article about the guy who threw a hot dog at Tiger Woods, and he defended him at times.
Rick likes to write (speak) out of both sides of his mouth.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
The TD to Dressien………. Groves MIA………
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That was McClain on that bum ankle, not Q
October 14th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
CSNBayArea.com staff
Newly acquired linebacker Aaron Curry will start at weakside linebacker Sunday in place of Quentin Groves, coach Hue Jackson said Friday.
Read more: Curry starting for Raiders Sunday
Tune to SportsNet Central at 6, 10:30 and midnight on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area for more on this story
and blacstock starting at MLB
wow
October 14th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Well there goes an Al Davis project out the window with Q headed to the bench.
Thought Q was developing nicely, but still looked like a DE playing LB.
Wonder if he get snaps at RDE?
October 14th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Really? Blkstock is starting @ MLB ?
October 14th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Wonder if he get snaps at RDE?
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Couldn’t hurt, Trevor Scott has been invisible this season
October 14th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
I trashed DHB at times, sorry Darrius, but I always thought he looked comfortable catching these little hitches, and running with the rock.
Send him 55 yards down the field and he looks lost.
I was on the DHB bandwagon when we drafted him, completely ditched him after this past season, and now have begged my way back on the wagon.
As Armond pointed out, I predicted once upon a time, that DHB would have a better career than Jamarcus and McFadden.
I still have a chance!!!!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
101.raiderinparadise Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
CSNBayArea.com staff
Newly acquired linebacker Aaron Curry will start at weakside linebacker Sunday in place of Quentin Groves, coach Hue Jackson said Friday.
Read more: Curry starting for Raiders Sunday
Tune to SportsNet Central at 6, 10:30 and midnight on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area for more on this story
and blacstock starting at MLB
wow
Oh oh!…Blacstock better relish the opp!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
With McClain and Huff injured, I’m sure all LB’s and DB’s will see duty
October 14th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Rofl
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# Just Fire Baby Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
As Armond pointed out, I predicted once upon a time, that DHB would have a better career than Jamarcus and McFadden.
I still have a chance!!!!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
I trashed DHB at times, sorry Darrius, but I always thought he looked comfortable catching these little hitches, and running with the rock.
Send him 55 yards down the field and he looks lost.
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Agreed.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
17.Haters going to hate Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Rumor is Indy is looking to move Robert Mathis for a 3 rounder, and the Raiders are interested.
How would you guys feel about this?
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Only ignorant teams trade all of their picks. Better get a GM in there before it is too late to save the next two drafts.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Remember all the claims that the NFL was holding up the trade, so as to not give him enough to play this weekend. Basically another NFL conspiracy against the Raiders.
The foil-hat crowd is really irking me these days!!!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Groves played a big part in stopping the run against the Texans, but he also gave up some big plays in the passing came.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
As Armond pointed out, I predicted once upon a time, that DHB would have a better career than Jamarcus and McFadden.
I still have a chance!!!!
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A chance at what?
I never abandoned the DHBeast ship, but McFaddenesque????
With Glo throwing him the rock?????
I’ll file this one away and hope to be able to give you major props one day.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Inonewordraider Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
SlvrBlkLoco Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:52 am
Tricky70390 Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:36 am
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it’s biased. he argues that he made football better with he hamstrung his PR staff, weak. That he wasn’t loyal to Radiers because of Kiffin who shopped college jobs while here or Cable who broke an assistants jaw took prostitues on road trips or that Marcus Allen was benched because of jealousy? That’s a flat out lie. Said he “used to” be ahead of the curve in the 60’s and 70’s what about the early 80’s superbowl or what about concepts still used today or the last two years FA/drafts? It’s irresponsible, didn’t do the research
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no argument here, but I’ve heard all of it before, i will give him as much respect as he deserves(along with timkawakami/sfgate), not much beyond what I step on.
Cleveland– I just want to see us stop the run again , crush the qb and put enough points on the board for the W.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Groves’ lolly-gag effort to get off the field, the day after AD passed, was enough to warrant a benching, IMO.
What happened to pride and poise? That was the furthest thing from it.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
As bad as Groves has been
Wimbley hasn’t looked any better, besides that contract
October 14th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
I’m sorry, but I got to defend Q on this one.
Wimbley = Hasn’t really done schit so far this season after receiving his contract
McClain = Very inconsistent
Groves = Not great, but not garbage (most consistent LB by far this season)
October 14th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Blackstock is an upgrade over McClain
October 14th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
if DHB can get in there and physically dominate CB’s with his size, he’s got a shot. but he really has to be a bully and get nasty
October 14th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Why is Blackstock starting?
Is it a benching or injury-related?
I can just see the Raiders D-line manhandling things, and us doing well against the run, and the anti-McClain crowd having a field day with it.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
DMAC Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
With all do respect…
I’ve seen Q make his fair of tackles behind the line of scrimmage
Who else has? (LB)
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I’m still waiting?
October 14th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Wimbley has been Non-existant in terms of stopping the run game
Groves has his flashes
Wimbley is a 3rd and long De/Backup Lb
October 14th, 2011 at 12:28 pm
raiderinparadise Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Blackstock is an upgrade over McClain
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Not a huge McClain fan right now, but I have to totally disagree w/ this one
McClain>Blackstock
October 14th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
HueJack said McClain and Huff should both play.
Per some dude on twitter.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
DMAC Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
DMAC Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
With all do respect…
I’ve seen Q make his fair of tackles behind the line of scrimmage
Who else has? (LB)
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Groves has improved & has shown better (LB) characteristics than Wimbley…
I wouldn’t doubt see Curry at Wlb and Groves taking Wimbley’s spot
October 14th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Ever see those Reilly “Homecoming” shows ?
Saw two episodes last year. Magic Johnson and John Elway.
Shows was actually quite entertaining, but Rick Reilly is a sack sucking, brown nosing, phony dweeb.
Seems like the type of guy that won’t hesitate to write a controversial, critical, confrontational article – but wouldn’t say $hit in person if he had a mouthful.
He’s a cornhole.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
On Al Davis…
Davis, like many men who work their whole life, did enough to praise him and enough to hate him….his legacy will live on for at least another 100 years, he was a great man for that.
On the game…
If Special Teams can show up again on kick returns, it will be a nice plus for us. the trick plays were great but nothing i want to see needed 2 weeks in a row for special teams. I would love to to seen us try to pin the other team inside the 10 on kick-offs using SeaBass’ leg strength for hang time and using our speed to our advantage….too bad we are a bit suspect on the initial hit with our gunner through 5 games(time for an improvement)
October 14th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Wimbley = Hasn’t really done schit so far this season after receiving his contract
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Wimbley’s contributions come when he lines up at DE and gets after the QB. He’s got a lot of QB pressures. Should be a full time DE, imo.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
I think we’ll send the house at McCoy a whole lot on Sunday, w/ AC getting at least 1 sack.
Print that!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Plunder Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
HueJack said McClain and Huff should both play.
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Yes, but they will be not see the normal number of snaps. I think you’ll see Bresnahan try a number of different looks until one or more of them work
October 14th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Rick Reilly, is just another media hack who probably never had any athletic ability growing up. Likely was, and still is a jock sniffing dork…
Plus, he is from and still lives in Denver. That should say it all right there…..
October 14th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
I’m still waiting?
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The only times I have seen him do it was when he was completely unblocked.
Even in those instances, like the Denver game this year AZ game last year, he flies in, damn near is there to take the handoff, but still doesn’t make the tackle.
Sorry, but Groves hasn’t earned cement rights as a starter at his spot.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Haven’t seen anything saying Blackstock is starting over McClain.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
J Hill Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Haven’t seen anything saying Blackstock is starting over McClain.
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Neither have I, not sure where it’s coming from
October 14th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
If you look at wimbley this season compared to last yr. .. offensive lineman are doubling at times. .. don’t want to give up the sack to him…. last season. He had a career year…. this season.. he’s not surprising anyone. .. needs to work harder. . Sacks will come..
October 14th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
J Hill Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Wimbley = Hasn’t really done schit so far this season after receiving his contract
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Wimbley’s contributions come when he lines up at DE and gets after the QB. He’s got a lot of QB pressures. Should be a full time DE, imo.
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J,
He’s definitely not playing the same way as last year.
He got his contract to get sacks, not pressures.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
I’m a McClain fan, but I hope Blackstock blows it up this Sunday.
Seeing a backup do well might be the kick in the pants RoMac needs.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Almost doesn’t matter who starts. McClain is hurting and it is affecting his play. You’ll see Blackstock in there plenty
October 14th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Blackstock won’t start
He made comments that he practices “as if” he were to be the starter each and every week.
McClain missed practice yesterday, so the media asked him if he was readt
October 14th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Neither have I, not sure where it’s coming from
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Semi-pro Hwnrdr posted the quote from Comcast I believe.
He is not one to pull a Dakota on us.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
I am glad to see the coaching staff realizes we need more LB help…the media says we have a great fornt 7, obviously this board knows that 3 of those spots are in need of more improvement than maybe 4 of them.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
I’m still waiting?
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The only times I have seen him do it was when he was completely unblocked.
Even in those instances, like the Denver game this year AZ game last year, he flies in, damn near is there to take the handoff, but still doesn’t make the tackle.
Sorry, but Groves hasn’t earned cement rights as a starter at his spot.
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Blocked – unblocked
Who else has?
October 14th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Curry to start over Groves already? I guess we’ll see what he’s made of very quickly…
October 14th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
I think Wimbley is doing about the same as last year. Didn’t he have a couple 3 sack games? Most games were just like this year.
QB pressures from an edge rusher are qithout question important. Disagree with you on that one bruh.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
# SilverNBlackPA Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Haters going to hate Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Rumor is Indy is looking to move Robert Mathis for a 3 rounder, and the Raiders are interested.
How would you guys feel about this?
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Where’d you hear this?
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Raiders don’t have a third rounder in 12. That was our Pryor pick.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
60.bbesser Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:46 am
This was when I first started following this blog, wow have things changed for the better!!!!!!!!
Analyzing the final 53
By Jerry McDonald – NFL Writer
Saturday, September 1st, 2007 at 5:43 pm in Oakland Raiders, Raiders features.
QUARTERBACKS (3)–Daunte Culpepper, Josh McCown, Andrew Walter.
Last call: When (and if) JaMarcus Russell signs, he receives a two-week exemption before the Raiders decide whether or not to carry four quarterbacks.
RUNNING BACKS (5)–LaMont Jordan, Justin Griffith, Adimchinobe Echemandu, Justin Fargas, Oren O’Neal.
Last call: It was decided O’Neal had too much potential to lose, particularly as the sort of blocker Tom Rathman loves. Zack Crockett could have been kept on the roster until Dominic Rhodes came off the suspended list, but would have been entitled to a full season of pay as a vested veteran if on the roster Week 1.
Michael Bush will be evaluated and has a four-week window to return, which begins Week 7.
WIDE RECEIVERS (5)–Ronald Curry, Jerry Porter, Mike Williams, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Travis Taylor.
Last call: No surprises here. Alvis Whitted and Carlos Francis lost their speed scholarships, and Chris McFoy is this year’s Will Buchanon _ watch for him on the practice squad.
TIGHT ENDS (3)–Zach Miller, John Madsen, Tony Stewart.
Last call: O.J. Santiago, James Adkisson . . . Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (9)_Barry Sims, Robert Gallery, Jake Grove, Jeremy Newberry, Cooper Carlisle, Cornell Green, Chris Morris, Mario Henderson, Paul McQuistan.
Last call: Coach Lane Kiffin noted early on that Kevin Boothe was not a system fit, but for him to not even make the 53-man roster after starting 14 times last season is a surprise. Morris apparently fits the system better and has played extensively as a guard. Chad Slaughter missed much of training camp with a calf injury. Mark Wilson was a longshot. With Grove, Newberry and Morris available at center, there was no room for Jesse Boone.
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (8)–Derrick Burgess, Warren Sapp, Terdell Sands, Tommy Kelly, Jay Richardson, Tyler Brayton, Chris Clemons, Gerard Warren.
Last call: Ever hear of Michigan cornerback Brad Cochran? The Raiders took him in the third round of the 1986 draft and he didn’t make the team. Quentin Moses was the first of three third-round draft picks, No. 65 overall. He was supposedly in contention to be a starter until late in camp and now he’s gone, the first time Oakland has dumped a third-round pick since Cochran.
It could be Moses was outplayed by two players _ Richardson drafted two rounds later out of Ohio State, and Clemons, who played extensively in the preseason as a nickel rusher and can also play linebacker.
Maybe Richardson plays better than most third-rounders and it doesn’t look so bad. But cutting the first pick of the third round means you made a mistake.
The Raiders apparently felt Anttaj Hawthorne was as good as he was going to get, while believing Warren can recapture at least some of the skill that made him a standout two years ago in Denver _ once he gets in shape.
Dave Tollefson was a longshot. Brayton’s shift to tackle probably saved him. Coaches love the guy.
LINEBACKERS (7)–Sam Williams, Kirk Morrison, Thomas Howard, Robert Thomas, Isaiah Ekejiuba, Ricky Brown, Jon Condo.
Last call: Kyle Shotwell and Kurt Campbell were foregone conclusions.
According to Madden ‘07, Ekejiuba rates as the NFL’s worst player. The Raiders think enough of him to keep him on the roster even though he may not be available for a month. Brown’s special teams skills kept him around. Condo is strictly a long-snapper.
DEFENSIVE BACKS (11)–Nnamdi Asomugha, Fabian Washington, Michael Huff, Stuart Schweigert, Stanford Routt, Chris Carr, Duane Starks, B.J. Ward, Hiram Eugene, John Bowie, Chris Johnson.
Last call: The Raiders apparently didn’t believe Donovin Darius could hold up physically or simply didn’t have it any more. They didn’t feel that way at first. This is what Rob Ryan had to say about Darius on Aug. 7:
“I mean, first of all with Donovin Darius you’re talking about a guy that’s got an aura about him. He’s a man, he walks on that football field, he demands respect . . . When he’s on that field, people are scared to death of him. And so we like that intimidation factor. Hey, he’s a good, clean player but he plays the game hard like the Raiders do. He’s got to learn our system and fit in. But trust me, all defenses have spots for great players, and he’s a tremendous player, he’s been a tremendous player in this league, and we’re excited about him. And his leadership and his toughness are great plusses for the Raiders.”
Darius played extensively against Seattle, but minor injuries slowed him throughout camp. Looking into their crystal ball, chances are the Raiders saw either a season-ending injury or a series of minor ones which would make continuity difficult.
Darius played in only 12 of 32 games the previous two years for Jacksonville, with a torn ACL in 2005 and a broken bone in his lower left leg in 2006.
Eric Frampton, noted as a playmaker at Washington State, did not standout either in practice or in the preseason.
Johnson survived an awful night against Seattle to make the roster on speed and special teams potential. Marquice Cole, an undrafted free agent, could be practice squad material.
Starks is the perfect guy to teach the technical part of the game to Bowie, a raw rookie. Both had interceptions against the Seahawks.
Of course, there’s still a week to go before the opener and there could be more moves on the horizon.
KICKERS (2)_Sebastian Janikowski, Shane Lechler.
Last call: Tyler Fredrickson was around to caddy for the two established kickers
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LOL…Bbesser, Whew boy they were hard times as a Raider fan. Man, we have come a long way and we made it through the rough patches not cleared yet be we are getting back to the good ole days as Raiders fans.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
J Hill Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
I think Wimbley is doing about the same as last year. Didn’t he have a couple 3 sack games? Most games were just like this year.
QB pressures from an edge rusher are qithout question important. Disagree with you on that one bruh.
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Dude got paid. Time to step it up.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
paul guiterriez csn.
but if McLame plays he will be gimpy in his few snaps he will get.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
142.DMAC Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
I’m still waiting?
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The only times I have seen him do it was when he was completely unblocked.
Even in those instances, like the Denver game this year AZ game last year, he flies in, damn near is there to take the handoff, but still doesn’t make the tackle.
Sorry, but Groves hasn’t earned cement rights as a starter at his spot.
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Blocked – unblocked
Who else has?
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How about HUE JACKSON AND CHUCK BRESNEHAN?????????? The 2 that matter!!!!!!!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Love to keep chatting, but I gotta run.
Later peoples!
Go A’s!
Go Dubs!
Go Cal Bears! (fire Tedford)
Go Raiders!
Ya’ll have a good weekend!
See ya’ll at the game Sunday.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
New Post!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Jerrymcd Raiders keeping details of AD tributes quiet so fans can “enjoy the moment in the moment.’ Words of advice _ Get in stadium early.
about 1 hour ago
October 14th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Per Jerry
Aaron Curry is going straight to the starting lineup as weakside linebacker, replacing Quentin Groves. After one practice. Bold.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Interesting that I was setting up my brightscope account, and the guy on the phone saw my e-mail and started talking about the Raiders.
Said he lived in SoCal, but was from ATL and is a Falcons fan, and talked about how fun it is to watch Raiders games because of how physical we are and nobody else is like us.
Nice to get those comments these days, as opposed to the ones from a few years ago, which were mostly about our fat, worthless QB.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Aaron Curry is being briefed by Raider coaches on how to blow coverages.
I have never seen a team that forgets who they are supposed to cover so often.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
2010 Wimbley ended year with 9 sacks
3 came in the last game – Cheifs if I remember
October 14th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Gordon, Shaugnessy, Chekwa, C. Johnson are all ruled out.
DVD actually stepped up last week in coverage. Hope he can do it again this week.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Wimbley is never going to produce to the level of that contract, imo.
He got over with that NFL ruling, and he and his agent know it. They were prepared to sign the initial contract offer that would have paid him about half of what he’s getting.
I don’t care about his chips though. Good for him he got paid. I realize what type of player he is, and it’s nothing more than pretty good pass rusher.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Breaking News:
A.P.
Raiders trade for Brandon Lloyd.
In a move that might make Tim Tebow fans raise an eyebrow, the Denver Broncos have traded all pro wide-receiver Brandon Lloyd to their division rival the Oakland Raiders for linebacker Quenten Groves and a fifth round draft pick in the 2012 NFL draft.
The deal is contingent on both players passing physicals and approval from the NFL.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Where?
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# RaiderChaos Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
New Post!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Suprised there was no talk of the Cal Bears game, both yesterday and today.
Hell, I didn’t even know they played yesterday. Worked out well, since the pub I just went to for lunch here in lovely Durango, CO, was showing the ESPN replay and I had no idea of the outcome, lol.
Fire Tedford is right DMAC!!!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
Dak, you better not be playin!
Which WR gets the axe ? Should have traded Murphy or Chazella.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
J Hill,
so we all agree Wimbley doesn’t belong as a starting Lb?
October 14th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Jerrymcd Raiders not only team with `Al’ stickers on helmets. Syracuse is doing it, so is Valley Christian-Dublin (head coach John Parella).
about 1 hour ago
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Class moves by Parella, and Al’s alma mater….
October 14th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
160.MistaBrown Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Where?
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# RaiderChaos Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
New Post!
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My Blog….. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
RaiderChaos.Blogspot.com
October 14th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Breaking News:
A.P.
Raiders trade for Brandon Lloyd.
In a move that might make Tim Tebow fans raise an eyebrow, the Denver Broncos have traded all pro wide-receiver Brandon Lloyd to their division rival the Oakland Raiders for linebacker Quenten Groves and a fifth round draft pick in the 2012 NFL draft.
The deal is contingent on both players passing physicals and approval from the NFL.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Someone needs to hit up those poor college kids in Syracuse and get our hands on some stickers!!!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
159.Dakota Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Breaking News:
A.P.
Raiders trade for Brandon Lloyd.
In a move that might make Tim Tebow fans raise an eyebrow, the Denver Broncos have traded all pro wide-receiver Brandon Lloyd to their division rival the Oakland Raiders for linebacker Quenten Groves and a fifth round draft pick in the 2012 NFL draft.
The deal is contingent on both players passing physicals and approval from the NFL.
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HAHAHAHAHAHA. What a dick-ota. NOT! You Cubbie fan, always trying to stir the pot!
October 14th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Chaos no offense but F your blog.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
New Post!
lol
October 14th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Dakota is pullin chains again.. Must be a slow day at the Hot Springs Pawn & Sandwich shop…..
October 14th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Didn’t Groves play some SAM last week with Wimbley shifting to DE?
Is the coaching staff playing mind games with Cleveland? Is Curry really starting after one practice? If he is I have to think he’s gonna play a lot of free reign football, attacking the QB often and picking up the TE or back in mostly man coverage.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
159.Dakota Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Breaking News:
A.P.
Raiders trade for Brandon Lloyd.
In a move that might make Tim Tebow fans raise an eyebrow, the Denver Broncos have traded all pro wide-receiver Brandon Lloyd to their division rival the Oakland Raiders for linebacker Quenten Groves and a fifth round draft pick in the 2012 NFL draft.
The deal is contingent on both players passing physicals and approval from the NFL.
You better be friggen kidding…
October 14th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
RaiderChaos Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:56 am
50.qodrn Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 11:39 am
THE RAIDER PREDICTION BOARD
Dedicated to the legacy of Al Davis
Protected by the rally squirrel and Coliseum rodents
First: Ghostraider (exact score)
Second: Sullivan44
Third: Pretty Rick
Fourth: Sullivan44
Fifth: Fingers
[BREAKING NEWS]Oakland 42 Browns 10
8RaiderReign8 Oakland 20 Browns 16 in a another nail bitter
21st Century Raider Raiders 38 Browns 7
860Todd Christensen Raiders 31 Cleveland 13
909RaiderLifer RAIDERS–45 SKIDMARKS—16
alex7 Raiders 27 Browns 20 Defensive/ST touchdown for Oakland
Blackmamba_20 42 – 17 Raiderzzzzzzzz
CanuckRaider Raiders 34 – Brownies 13
ElkGRaider Oaktown 31 – BooBoo 13
EMRaiders CLE 20 OAK 24 4-2 on our way to 6-2! GO RAIDERS!!!
fingers Raiders..30 Browns 20
Florio’s pick: Raiders 28, Browns 18.
GG Raiders 63 Browns 0
ghostraiders Raiders 31. Cleveland 13.
Hagar the Horrible Raiders 41 – Browns 13
hendu RAIDERS!!21 and the Jim less Browns,17
HueJackinBullies Oak34-Cle24
jerrymac: Lord knows I’m awful at predictions. But I see this as a game the Raiders could win handily.
JLofty Raiders 55 – Skidmarks 18 (garbage-time points)
John Tweedy Raiders 38 BrownStains 10
J-Raider Raiders-31/browns-27
Just Fire Baby Raiders 30 Browns 13
La Milicia Negra Raiders 26 Browns 30
Lowdown_in_Beijing Raiders 30 Browns 0
mcfadden20. raiders 48-13
mikedlopes Al Davis’ Raiders: 57 Hershey Stains: 17
No Mas Diamante RAIDERS 27 BROWNS 16
oldschoolraider Raiders 41 Browns 6
PlunkforHOF Raiders 38 Beige 9
qodrn Raiders 28 Browns 10
r8dercain Raiders 42 browns 10
R8ER MIKE OAKLAND 38 CLEVELAND 10
r8eray 38-17 Raiders
RaiderChaos Oakland 34 Cleveland 6
Raiderjambo RAIDERS 45 brownies 10.
raiderkoolaid Raiders 30 Cleveland 17
raidermarty RAIDERS 41 browns 14 CODE BLACK!!
RaiderRetribution Raiders 38 Cleveland 3
RaiderRockstar Oakland 34 Cleveland 6
Raiders_83 Raiders 45 Browns 9
The Realist Dirty Raccoon Al Davis’ Raiders 31
Expansion Browns 13
realtruraider Raiders 34 Browns 13
RedneckRaider 40-17 Rayduhs
rob_raider raiders 38 browns 6
Rosenthal’s pick: Raiders 24, Browns 17.
Ryan Says: Raiders 38 Browns
Silverandblack666 Raiders 35 Browns 13
SilverNBlackPA Raiders 33 – Browns 16
SR Raider Raiders 34, Cleveland 10
StayinBlack Raiders 37 Browns 13
Sullivan44 Raiders 38, Brownies 21
Tjbwall Raiders 34 Browns 17
Zymurge Raiders 23, Browns 17
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CHAOS Raiders 35 Brown Eyes’ 10
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The A.D. Raiders37, Brown holes 17
October 14th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
ghostraiders Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
If you look at wimbley this season compared to last yr. .. offensive lineman are doubling at times. .. don’t want to give up the sack to him…. last season. He had a career year…. this season.. he’s not surprising anyone. .. needs to work harder. . Sacks will come..
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They can’t double everybody. If Wimbley gets the double and Seymour gets the double then ShoNasty, Kelly & Houston should be getting that sack. It’s good to have all linemen as a legitimate sack threat. Like I said, they can’t double everybody.
October 14th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
THE RAIDER PREDICTION BOARD
Dedicated to the legacy of Al Davis
Protected by the rally squirrel and Coliseum rodents
First: Ghostraider (exact score)
Second: Sullivan44
Third: Pretty Rick
Fourth: Sullivan44
Fifth: Fingers
[BREAKING NEWS]Oakland 42 Browns 10
8RaiderReign8 Oakland 20 Browns 16 in a another nail bitter
21st Century Raider Raiders 38 Browns 7
860Todd Christensen Raiders 31 Cleveland 13
909RaiderLifer RAIDERS–45 SKIDMARKS—16
alex7 Raiders 27 Browns 20 Defensive/ST touchdown for Oakland
Blackmamba_20 42 – 17 Raiderzzzzzzzz
CanuckRaider Raiders 34 – Brownies 13
ElkGRaider Oaktown 31 – BooBoo 13
EMRaiders CLE 20 OAK 24 4-2 on our way to 6-2! GO RAIDERS!!!
fingers Raiders..30 Browns 20
Florio’s pick: Raiders 28, Browns 18.
GG Raiders 63 Browns 0
ghostraiders Raiders 31. Cleveland 13.
Hagar the Horrible Raiders 41 – Browns 13
hendu RAIDERS!!21 and the Jim less Browns,17
HueJackinBullies Oak34-Cle24
jerrymac: Lord knows I’m awful at predictions. But I see this as a game the Raiders could win handily.
JLofty Raiders 55 – Skidmarks 18 (garbage-time points)
John Tweedy Raiders 38 BrownStains 10
J-Raider Raiders-31/browns-27
Just Fire Baby Raiders 30 Browns 13
La Milicia Negra Raiders 26 Browns 30
Lowdown_in_Beijing Raiders 30 Browns 0
mcfadden20. raiders 48-13
mikedlopes Al Davis’ Raiders: 57 Hershey Stains: 17
No Mas Diamante RAIDERS 27 BROWNS 16
oldschoolraider Raiders 41 Browns 6
PlunkforHOF Raiders 38 Beige 9
qodrn Raiders 28 Browns 10
r8dercain Raiders 42 browns 10
R8ER MIKE OAKLAND 38 CLEVELAND 10
r8eray 38-17 Raiders
RaiderChaos Oakland 34 Cleveland 6
Raiderjambo RAIDERS 45 brownies 10.
raiderkoolaid Raiders 30 Cleveland 17
raidermarty RAIDERS 41 browns 14 CODE BLACK!!
RaiderRetribution Raiders 38 Cleveland 3
RaiderRockstar Oakland 34 Cleveland 6
Raiders_83 Raiders 45 Browns 9
The Realist Dirty Raccoon Al Davis’ Raiders 31
Expansion Browns 13
realtruraider Raiders 34 Browns 13
RedneckRaider 40-17 Rayduhs
rob_raider raiders 38 browns 6
Rosenthal’s pick: Raiders 24, Browns 17.
Ryan Says: Raiders 38 Browns
Silverandblack666 Raiders 35 Browns 13
SilverNBlackPA Raiders 33 – Browns 16
SR Raider Raiders 34, Cleveland 10
StayinBlack Raiders 37 Browns 13
Sullivan44 Raiders 38, Brownies 21
Tjbwall Raiders 34 Browns 17
TheToozFan55 Raiders – 27 Browns – 13
Zymurge Raiders 23, Browns 17
October 14th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
[...] Curry getting crash course Aaron Curry, the linebacker acquired by trade from the Seattle Seahawks, spent much of the media window Friday in dicussions with linebackers coach Greg Biekert. [...]
October 14th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
THE RAIDER PREDICTION BOARD
Dedicated to the legacy of Al Davis
Protected by the rally squirrel and Coliseum rodents
First: Ghostraider (exact score)
Second: Sullivan44
Third: Pretty Rick
Fourth: Sullivan44
Fifth: Fingers
[BREAKING NEWS]Oakland 42 Browns 10
8RaiderReign8 Oakland 20 Browns 16 in a another nail bitter
21st Century Raider Raiders 38 Browns 7
860Todd Christensen Raiders 31 Cleveland 13
909RaiderLifer RAIDERS–45 SKIDMARKS—16
alex7 Raiders 27 Browns 20 Defensive/ST touchdown for Oakland
Blackmamba_20 42 – 17 Raiderzzzzzzzz
CanuckRaider Raiders 34 – Brownies 13
CHAOS Raiders 35 Brown Eyes’ 10
ElkGRaider Oaktown 31 – BooBoo 13
EMRaiders CLE 20 OAK 24 4-2 on our way to 6-2! GO RAIDERS!!!
fingers Raiders..30 Browns 20
Florio’s pick: Raiders 28, Browns 18.
GG Raiders 63 Browns 0
ghostraiders Raiders 31. Cleveland 13.
Hagar the Horrible Raiders 41 – Browns 13
hendu RAIDERS!!21 and the Jim less Browns,17
HueJackinBullies Oak34-Cle24
HueKnows The A.D. Raiders37, Brown holes 17
jerrymac: Lord knows I’m awful at predictions. But I see this as a game the Raiders could win handily.
JLofty Raiders 55 – Skidmarks 18 (garbage-time points)
John Tweedy Raiders 38 BrownStains 10
J-Raider Raiders-31/browns-27
Just Fire Baby Raiders 30 Browns 13
La Milicia Negra Raiders 26 Browns 30
Lowdown_in_Beijing Raiders 30 Browns 0
mcfadden20. raiders 48-13
mikedlopes Al Davis’ Raiders: 57 Hershey Stains: 17
No Mas Diamante RAIDERS 27 BROWNS 16
oldschoolraider Raiders 41 Browns 6
PlunkforHOF Raiders 38 Beige 9
qodrn Raiders 28 Browns 10
r8dercain Raiders 42 browns 10
R8ER MIKE OAKLAND 38 CLEVELAND 10
r8eray 38-17 Raiders
RaiderChaos Oakland 34 Cleveland 6
Raiderjambo RAIDERS 45 brownies 10.
raiderkoolaid Raiders 30 Cleveland 17
raidermarty RAIDERS 41 browns 14 CODE BLACK!!
RaiderRetribution Raiders 38 Cleveland 3
RaiderRockstar Oakland 34 Cleveland 6
Raiders_83 Raiders 45 Browns 9
The Realist Dirty Raccoon Al Davis’ Raiders 31
Expansion Browns 13
realtruraider Raiders 34 Browns 13
RedneckRaider 40-17 Rayduhs
rob_raider raiders 38 browns 6
Rosenthal’s pick: Raiders 24, Browns 17.
Ryan Says: Raiders 38 Browns
Silverandblack666 Raiders 35 Browns 13
SilverNBlackPA Raiders 33 – Browns 16
SR Raider Raiders 34, Cleveland 10
StayinBlack Raiders 37 Browns 13
Sullivan44 Raiders 38, Brownies 21
Tjbwall Raiders 34 Browns 17
TheToozFan55 Raiders – 27 Browns – 13
Zymurge Raiders 23, Browns 17
October 14th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
Masterbechum, thanks for that. It’s not like reading Kevin Durant’s latest basketball exploits doesn’t make me cringe. . .
One of the Seattle publications had a story on how to appropriately dress for Halloween as a Seattlelite; one has to wear something “Sonics (as in we haven’t exorcosed those demons away quite yet; just like Haters. . .)
But, as usual, you administered your less than caring condlences to the unfortunate (that would be all of them), in this case a Seattle sports fan (the ultimate oxymoron. heavy on the moron).
Oh, BTW; Raiders 38 Brownies 16
October 14th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Jb… when wimbley lines up at de. .. he gets extra attention.. either the te or RB.. sometimes olineman… watch and see… hopefully. . If they’re paying attention to him.
Curry gets in there for sacks…
October 14th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
QUODRN – Thanks for adding me! I almost had a heart attack about the trade – then I saw it was from Dakota……lololol
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