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Raiders split on whether to kick to Bears’ Hester

By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 at 3:22 pm in Oakland Raiders.

Then-Raiders coach Lane Kiffin threw down the gauntlet in the middle of the week the last time the Raiders played the Chicago Bears: The Raiders were going to kick to return specialist Devin Hester every time.
Never mind that Hester entered that game, Nov. 11, 2007, averaging 19.6 yards on punt returns and 23.5 yards on kick returns. Kiffin challenged his players to rise up against, perhaps, the best return man in the history of the NFL.
The Raiders held Hester to an average of 2.3 yards on six punts returns and 17 yards on two kick returns. A 64-yard punt return by Hester got wiped out because of a holding penalty.
Four years later, Hester remains the game’s premier return man. He is averaging 21.2 yards on punt returns and 22.9 on kick returns. He has returned punts/kicks for touchdowns on 38 chances.
“As a punt unit, I feel like we have the best weapon in the league in Shane Lechler,” safety Mike Mitchell said. “We’re going to punt to anybody. I don’t think we’re afraid to punt to a specific player.”
Mitchell was just getting started on the subject. He said Hester is a very good return man but not as good as the Raiders’ Jacoby Ford.
“You can quote that, too,” Mitchell said.
We just did.
Lechler said Hester is every bit as good right now as he was in 2007. However, the Bears just lost starting quarterback Jay Cutler to a thumb injury, which forces the Bears to go with a player, Caleb Hanie, who hasn’t thrown a pass in a regular-season game.
Therefore, Lechler says, the prudent thing to do Sunday is to limit the opportunities Hester has to change the complexion of the game.
“As far as I’m concerned, no, it’s not the same attitude right now,” Lechler said in comparing the mind-set now to 2007. “That guy’s too dangerous. With them getting a new quarterback in there, (Hester’s) going to be the big-play guy. I’m not sure yet what we’re going to do, but I’m going to try to at least make him run sideways early, and we’ll go from there.”
Quentin Groves says he and his teammates welcome the challenge of matching skills against Hester.
“If you call yourself the best in the league, you’re going to have to go against the best in the league,” Groves said, “and right now he’s the best in the league. Not trying to take any credit away from Devin, because Devin’s a great returner, but we have to do our job.”
Mitchell cranked up the heat by saying that Hester is the one who should be concerned, and not the other way around.
“He has to worry more about 11 guys trying to take his head off then we do about him housing one … ,” Mitchell said. “After he gets machine-gunned a couple of times, he’s not going to be too quick to return punts. I’m not talking any trash, either. He’s the best punt returner, best returner besides Jacoby (Ford). He’s awesome. But our mentality is, he has to play us.”
Again, Lechler thinks the smart play is to avoid Hester at all costs and place the game in the hands of Hanie.
“I don’t want to put ourselves in that situation, where giving him a chance for him to be the spark in this game, especially with Cutler being down and a new quarterback coming in the game,” Lechler said. “I don’t want to give him the edge in the special teams battle.”
Bears coach Lovie Smith did his best to try to goad the Raiders into kicking to Hester by planting the seed, in a conference call, about the downside to kicking away from a particular player.
“It’s hard to go into meetings and tell your punt team that, ‘Hey, guys, we don’t think you’re good enough, so we’re going to have to kick it out of bounds because we don’t think you can tackle one guy down on the other end,’ ” Smith said. “I just don’t think you can go in and do that very often.”
For what it’s worth, Raiders coach Hue Jackson isn’t following Kiffin’s lead.
In a perfect world, Jackson said, the Raiders would use 20 players at one time against Hester.
“I can’t tell you exactly what the game plan is right this second,” Jackson said, “but I know we’ll have a plan because this guy is as good as there is in football. There are going to be times you’re going to have to kick it to him, and there are going to be times you’re not going to have to kick it to him. So, we’ll come up with the right plan to fit this football team so it gives us the best opportunity to win.”

INJURIES MOUNT
Ten of the 53 players on Oakland’s active roster missed practice Wednesday, including wide receivers Jacoby Ford, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Denarius Moore and Darrius Heyward-Bey
Louis Murphy and Chaz Schilens were the only wide receivers healthy enough to practice. At this point, that’s your starting wide receivers for Sunday’s game against the Bears, if not the only ones healthy enough to play.
“It’s a concern,” Jackson said, “but we have a chance to get some of these guys back toward the end of the week. Am I concerned about it? Yeah. Anytime you don’t practice, it’s tough. But we’ll be OK. Guys will keep working at it and, by the end of the week, hopefully we’ll have some of these guys back.”
Moore is walking around with a protective boot on his right foot, presumably the result of an injury he suffered against the Vikings. He left the game at one point but returned and wasn’t mentioned by Jackson afterward when discussing the injured players.
Jackson didn’t say what kept Houshmandzadeh out of practice. Houshmandadeh didn’t play much against the Vikings, and he didn’t appear to get injured on any of those. Neither he nor Moore was available in the locker room.
The official injury report issued by the NFL said Houshmandzadeh’s absence was “not injury related.” Jackson didn’t mention anything along these lines.
Update: Houshmandzadeh missed practice because his wife had a baby.Working with only two receivers in practice presents a challenge for quarterback Carson Palmer, he said.
“It makes it difficult,” Palmer said. “You don’t get the same guys on the field from the week before, that rhythm and timing thing slows down a little bit. So we have our work cut out for us.
“We’re playing against a good group, like I said, and we’re not going to have all our guys. But we’ve got that that have been waiting for their opportunity and looking for a chance to step up and help this team. And guys are going to have to do that this week.”

FORD GETTING BETTER
Ford remains in a walking boot, Jackson said. However, he is close to shedding the boot and making strides toward a return to practice.
He suffered his injury against the San Diego Chargers on Nov. 10 and has not practiced since that time.
“He’s very close to being out,” Jackson said. “He’s still in it for maybe one more time. I think he’ll be out of that thing pretty soon. I’m sure he’ll be excited about that.”

JASON CAMPBELL NOT QUITE READY
Jackson said quarterback Jason Campbell attempted to throw in recent days, only to discover that the right collarbone he fractured against the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 16 isn’t quite ready.
“He tried a little bit, and it just wasn’t there,” Jackson said. “But he’s getting there. It’s going to take some time. He’s working at it, I promise you that. I’m really excited about the potential of him coming back here at some point in time.”
Campbell was told he would need at least six weeks to recover from his injury. The six-week mark arrives Sunday.
Therefore, he conceivably could be healthy enough to resume practicing next week and assume the No. 2 role in time for the Miami Dolphins game Dec. 4.

JACKSON’S BIGGEST CONCERN
The number of injuries incurred by the Raiders this season passes as the biggest challenge Jackson has faced in his first year as a head coach, he said.
Even so, he added, every team has injury concerns, and Jackson and the Raiders aren’t about to use them as an excuse.
“We don’t complain about it,” Jackson said, “but this is not the same football team that started out there. But it is a good football team. I’m very excited about the potential of what we can be because the guys don’t blink.”
Lechler said the Raiders have done a commendable job keeping it together through all the injuries. There’s still work to be done, though.
“Well, I don’t know that we’ve overcome them yet,” Lechler said. “We got a lot of people on the injury list. That’s something this part of the year, you can look across the board, 32 teams got these issues right now.”

HOME COOKING
The Raiders are 4-1 on the road, 2-3 at the Coliseum. No one seems to have an explanation for why the Raiders have played better on the road, yet everyone agrees that things have to change at home if the Raiders are to be a factor in the playoffs.
“It’s very critical,” Lechler said. “Needless to say, we’re taking this one game at a time but we need to get this going because if we do win this division, we’re going to have a home game and we got to learn how to win here. I don’t know what it is so far, but we got to figure it out soon.”
Quarterback Carson Palmer said it’s imperative that the Raiders execute better at home, beginning from the outset.
“You’ve got to win at home,” Palmer said. “You’ve got to protect your field. We’ve got to do a better job of keeping or crowd in it. We’ve fallen behind and not gotten off to fast starts.
“That’s a huge key for us is starting quickly, putting some points on the board and giving our defense a chance to rest on the sideline early in that first quarter and throughout the first half. But we need to play better, top to bottom. It comes down to finding ways to win and, a lot of times, that comes down to execution. We have to execute better at home.”
Jackson echoed that sentiment.
“It’s very important,” Jackson said. “We have to protect our house. We haven’t done that very well. If we do at home what we’ve done on the road, we’d be sitting pretty good right now. We haven’t done that very well. Our fans have done a great job coming out of coming out and supporting this football team, and this football team’s got to play better at home.”
The Raiders are in line to host a first-round AFC Playoffs game at this point. The fans have done their part, selling out all five regular-season games so far this season.
Raiders chief executive said on radio today — 95.7 FM — that the game is close to being sold out, which means it will sell out by Thursday’s deadline and, therefore, be televised locally.

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396 Responses to “Raiders split on whether to kick to Bears’ Hester”

  1. LA to TheBay Says:

    Natural at this Primero stuff.

  2. DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:

    THOSE 2 FOR ONE TICKET OFFERS HELP ALSO..

  3. crister Says:

    Special teams has been rather sucky this year. Even last year they weren’t so good, but this year… Who knows if Hiram was really that important as a gunner, but there’s definitely been a drop off.

  4. Sullivan44 Says:

    LA to the Bay,

    Herrera didn’t criticize Gannon until Gannon criticized the Raiders.

  5. HairyBush Says:

    yo

  6. LA to TheBay Says:

    crister Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 3:28 pm
    Special teams has been rather sucky this year. Even last year they weren’t so good, but this year… Who knows if Hiram was really that important as a gunner, but there’s definitely been a drop off.

    ————-

    We still generate turnovers, same as last year, and return kicks, but our coverage hasn’t been nearly as good since Schneider left for Seattle.

  7. Sullivan44 Says:

    LA to the Bay, do you have any opinion free of the Raiders’ organization? If so, give me one. Just for kicks.

  8. LA to TheBay Says:

    Sullivan44 Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 3:32 pm
    LA to the Bay, do you have any opinion free of the Raiders’ organization? If so, give me one. Just for kicks.

    ——–

    Kind of vague, give me a topic.

  9. LA to TheBay Says:

    How about how utterly disrespectful and ridiculous it was for Herrera to criticize Gannon?

    Does that work for you?

  10. silverback Says:

    I don’t get all the twitter stuff, I must be old or maybe its a cultural thing. Seems like the pro’s let their actions of the field do the talking. That being said Sapp is an idiot and a jackass.

  11. Sullivan44 Says:

    LA to the Bay,

    I’ll make it simpler for you (or more difficult for you to dodge…). Name one thing you disagree with the Raiders on. Just anything. One thing the Raiders are doing long term right now, that you don’t like.

  12. LA to TheBay Says:

    Sullivan44 Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 3:31 pm
    LA to the Bay,

    Herrera didn’t criticize Gannon until Gannon criticized the Raiders.

    ———–

    And nobody criticized Sapp.

    I think guys who do the Silver and Black proud get the fans’ respect.

    Guys wishing Hagan well, Sterling Moore are examples from just this year.

    Guys who couldn’t get it done or acted like a$$holes get the backlash they deserve.

  13. Sullivan44 Says:

    LA to TheBay Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    How about how utterly disrespectful and ridiculous it was for Herrera to criticize Gannon?

    Does that work for you?

    ………..

    Not the point. You’re being defensive.

  14. Sullivan44 Says:

    LA to TheBay Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    Guys who couldn’t get it done or acted like a$$holes get the backlash they deserve.

    ………..

    Wow.

    Just releasing them isn’t enough?

  15. LA to TheBay Says:

    LA to the Bay,

    I’ll make it simpler for you (or more difficult for you to dodge…). Name one thing you disagree with the Raiders on. Just anything. One thing the Raiders are doing long term right now, that you don’t like.

    ———

    I don’t dodge. If my responses don’t fit within the neat little frameowrk you’ve built for yourself, I’m sorry.

    At 6-4, sole possession of first place, winners of two in a row, not sure there is a whole lot to disagree with.

  16. LA to TheBay Says:

    13,

    I answered your question. Not defensive at all. I thought that was a sh;t move by Herrera.

  17. JR77 Says:

    Sapp is a freakin idiot for hating on Dmc on twitter…calling him q 700 yd back….who hired this fool…another huge blunder by Al….

  18. Sullivan44 Says:

    LA to the Bay, the point flew right over your head. I have no problem with Herrera dissing Gannon. It’s just funny that Gannon was the “the man” to all of the Raider guys until Gannon criticized the team. Then suddenly “he threw 5 interceptions in the super bowl!!”

  19. LA to TheBay Says:

    Just releasing them isn’t enough?

    ———

    Not for guys like Sapp who have made it a point to clown the Raider at every opportunity and claim the Bucs as if they were the only team he ever played for.

    I don’t bet, but I would be willing to make an exception for a guy like Richard Seymour, bet being he reflects on his days as a Raider with fondness and recognizes the Raiders as being the team he retired with.

    And he was sent here in a blindside trade.

    Sapp SIGNED a contract.

  20. Sullivan44 Says:

    LA to the Bay,

    Think Herrera should still be employed by the Raiders?

  21. LA to TheBay Says:

    Well, you asked for me to cite an example where I disagreed with the organization and I gave you one.

    Don’t think he was “the man” to the organization. Al brought in his guy in Collins while Gannon was still on the team. After Gannon retired, I don’t recall a lot of hero worship either.

    He got a broadcasting job, spoke his mind and gave an educated opinion. And I don’t necssarily agree with it (Blow up the building and start from scratch), because we are building a winner with a lot of the same pieces that were there at the time of his comments.

  22. Sullivan44 Says:

    LA to the Bay,

    The losing during Sapp’s years here. His fault?

  23. raiderinparadise Says:

    wow ……. 2 WR today. Palmer is gonna need to play flawless when guys are open. Run game better aid us. Bears D is grinning ear to ear right now. especially peppers

  24. LA to TheBay Says:

    I don’t know what Herrera does.

    He’s the super-secret agent guy.

    I know he passes out memos at pressers and confirms roster moves (or did in the past).

    I suspect his role is far more in-depth than what appears on the surface. He was Al’s right hand guy and I don’t know in what capacity he serves now.

  25. Sullivan44 Says:

    LA to the Bay…

    Carson trade…couldn’t that easily be viewed as blowing the building up and starting over? Isn’t Hue Jackson taking some of Gannon’s advice?

  26. LA to TheBay Says:

    You lose as a team, win as a team. Can’t say the Raiders losing is one guy’s fault.

    But leaders are leaders, even on bad teams.

  27. Sullivan44 Says:

    What do you mean by leader, LA to the Bay? How was Sapp a “leader”? Was that in his contract? If so, what were the specific duties of his “leader” title? Was Sapp supposed to lead chants or something?

  28. LA to TheBay Says:

    I love the Carson trade and that’s well documented.

    Blowing up the building? Nope. maybe shaking it a bit.

    Who’s to say Al doesn’t make that trade?

    Campbell didn’t get an extension from Al going into the season.

    Plus, Carson is throwing to the guys Al drafted.

  29. Sullivan44 Says:

    Think Campbell and Palmer are similar QBs, LA to the Bay?

  30. DutchRaider77 Says:

    LA to the Bay,

    The losing during Sapp’s years here. His fault?

    _____________________________________________________

    So you are saying Sapp dominated the DT position when he was on the Raiders like he did in Tampa?
    Did his play on the Raiders warrant a Pro-Bowl selection?
    Was Sapp overpaid or underpaid for the performance he achieved on the field?
    Could that money have been better allocated to other resources in the Salary cap system?

  31. LA to TheBay Says:

    What do you mean by leader, LA to the Bay? How was Sapp a “leader”? Was that in his contract? If so, what were the specific duties of his “leader” title? Was Sapp supposed to lead chants or something?

    ——-

    Don’t be a douche. You want veteran guys who have won titles to rub off in a positive way on younger guys and play up to their contract.

  32. raiderinparadise Says:

    Carson is going to be great for 3-4 years.

    But this year I think we could sneak thru the AFC playoffs IF WE GET HEALTHY.

    so win now.

  33. LA to TheBay Says:

    Sullivan44 Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 3:50 pm
    Think Campbell and Palmer are similar QBs, LA to the Bay?

    ———

    Why I play your game, i don;t know. You’ve got 9 minutes til quittin time.

    No. Campbell is a mediocre QB who struggled with the deep ball and didn’t have the understanding of defenses that Carson does that would allow us to run the no-huddle as effectively as we are presently.

    Anything else?

  34. Sullivan44 Says:

    LA to the Bay,

    How do you know Sapp didn’t try to be a leader, but was surrounded by players that were just incorrigible?

  35. raiderinparadise Says:

    Sapp was the leader to team meals, the 1st there and last to leave.

  36. Sullivan44 Says:

    And why are you name calling, LA to the Bay? u mad bro?

  37. Sullivan44 Says:

    LA to the Bay,

    you admit Campbell and Palmer are nothing alike. But you say the trade for Palmer was a mere “shake up”? Not to be considered “blowing up the building and starting over”, as Gannon advised?

  38. LA to TheBay Says:

    We only know what is published and we can make educated guesses by reading between lines and what we see on the field.

  39. Sullivan44 Says:

    LA to TheBay Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    We only know what is published

    ……….

    So tell me again what Sapp’s official roles were as “leader”. Were they published?

  40. LA to TheBay Says:

    Depends on what Gannon meant.

    Does he mean players, organization or both?

    Either way, he was wrong but I get why he said it.

    The organization got the guys on the field, and those guys are playing well.

    No, getting Palmer is not blowing up the building.

    The building is different without Al, so what are we comparing to?

    It’s a post-Al move and has to be viewed that way. And again, there’s nothing to show Al wouldn’t have made the trade.

    It was an Al kind of trade anyway.

  41. Sullivan44 Says:

    LA to the Bay,

    If the Palmer trade was an Al kind of trade, why didn’t Al show interest in Palmer beforehand?

  42. DutchRaider77 Says:

    What do you mean by leader, LA to the Bay? How was Sapp a “leader”? Was that in his contract? If so, what were the specific duties of his “leader” title? Was Sapp supposed to lead chants or something?

    _____________________________________________________

    He was one of the Captain’s on the team. The organization made him a captain. Is a captain not a leader of the team. What do you mean he wasn’t one of the team leaders, were you in a coma?

  43. Sullivan44 Says:

    Better yet, why didn’t Al show interest in Palmer…ever, in his life?

  44. LA to TheBay Says:

    It’s what wasn’t published that we can infer that (and I’m sure a knowledgeable poster with some free time can dig up some published stuff that would back this up).

    Example of leadership would be Seymour and Campbell organizing the players’ workouts during the lockout, Campbell inviting guys to his house, etc.

    Obviously, there was no lockout during Sapp’s tenure here, but from what we know of Sapp, we know he was not this type of guy.

    You can be a contrarian all you want but real Raider fans know Sapp came here and loafed it and has done nothing but talk sh;t since he left.

  45. Sullivan44 Says:

    Alright, LA to the BAy, I’m just having fun with you.

    I like to challenge you a little, because you seem like a team spokesperson. Anyway, Happy turkey day to all of you. Later.

  46. DutchRaider77 Says:

    Here is a interview with Lincoln Kennedy blasting Sapp.

    “[Sapp] immediate became a figurehead on the team, an icon…”

  47. LA to TheBay Says:

    Al was in no position to draft Palmer.

    He had a starting QB in Campbell and Palmer was “retired” and wouldn’t have gotten a sniff until next offseason.

  48. JR77 Says:

    Sapp is just one of a long azz list of dumbazzes to come from the U….that university produces more dumbasses per square yard than walmart ….think Michael Irvin….Phillip buchanon….willis…etc.

  49. J Hill Says:

    1 min left …..

  50. LA to TheBay Says:

    I like to challenge you a little, because you seem like a team spokesperson
    ————–

    I’m a fan.

    Don’t expect you to understand. But they’re all my honest opinions.

    I too, am out.

    Be good, Nation.

  51. DKnight007 Says:

    17.JR77 Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 3:42 pm
    Sapp is a freakin idiot for hating on Dmc on twitter…calling him q 700 yd back….who hired this fool…another huge blunder by Al….

    ^^^^^^
    Sapp is another idiot who shouldn’t be on NFLN.

    Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner and Mooch are legit though.

    Every starting RB gets banged up in this league, even the best back AP gets banged up every year.

    If a starting RB doesn’t get banged up and doesn’t miss a few games in the NFL during the season, it is a miracle!

  52. Raiderjambo Says:

    Good sound points LA To TheBay, RAIDER ON my friend! Happy Thanksgiving to all of RAIDER NATION, also MR and Kell.

  53. JR77 Says:

    17.JR77 Says: November 23rd, 2011 at 3:42 pm Sapp is a freakin idiot for hating on Dmc on twitter…calling him q 700 yd back….who hired this fool…another huge blunder by Al….

    ^^^^^^ Sapp is another idiot who shouldn’t be on NFLN.

    Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner and Mooch are legit though.

    Every starting RB gets banged up in this league, even the best back AP gets banged up every year.

    If a starting RB doesn’t get banged up and doesn’t miss a few games in the NFL during the season, it is a miracle!
    ———————————————————

    Amen….

    Newsflash…..Fred jackson IR’d

  54. DKnight007 Says:

    Love the way Palmer is a field general and the type of leader at QB this team hasn’t seen before since Gannon.

    Love how Palmer controls the line of scrimmage, can read defenses and make audibles at the line of scrimmage with ease!

  55. Seymour Bush Says:

    Sullivan44 Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Better yet, why didn’t Al show interest in Palmer…ever, in his life?
    ==================================================

    This is just plain silly. When Players are under contract with other teams you cannot contact them or mention them. This is called tampering. But Do you think Davis had some idea that Jackson wanted to go after Palmer for the last two years? Do you realize that Hue Jackson recruited Palmer to USC?? Do you realize that Jackson has known Palmer since Palmer played in Pop Warner?? That Jackson was with Palmer for three years in Cinnci-crappy? I hate to tell you but Hue Jackson is Carson Palmer’s life coach for Gita’s effing sake. Do you think Jackson rolled out of the rack one morning and said, I wonder if I can pry Palmer out of Mike Brown’s money grubbing hands now that Al is gone? I wouldn’t be surprised if Palmer sat out KNOWING FULL WELL, that the Raiders were going to make a major run at him as soon as it became practical. Once Campbell went out, time was of the essence. Now MR, go clean my bathroom.

  56. DutchRaider77 Says:

    Newsflash…..Fred jackson IR’d

    ________________________________________________

    Cannot believe the Bills are just falling apart! Sucks since they still haven’t played the Chargers and the Bills and do not look like the team that spanked the Chiefs, Pats (realtive statement) and second half of the Raiders game.

  57. HayesDaze37 Says:

    Haven’t you guys realized that once you start going around in circles w/ the troll, the ride never stops? No matter how minor (or moot) the point? It’s a stinky little tail he chases around.

  58. hwnrdr Says:

    Kick off to Hester, not kick off to Hester…
    Hmmm…I kinda agree with Shane a bit! But yes, you want to be the best, you have to beat the best! Time is now!

  59. JLofty Says:

    Good G0d 3×4, shut yer yap! When will these guys learn to keep their yaps shut until February 8th when they are basking in the glow of a supabo….

  60. HayesDaze37 Says:

    Jano’s not going to be blasting all his kicks…someone other than their deep guy will get a few.

    Lechler already said it: he’ll have Hester go sideways to get the ball first. The coverage guys (MMitchell34!) will need to hem-in Hester to the sidelines.

  61. nwr8r Says:

    HayesDaze37 Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 4:20 pm
    Haven’t you guys realized that once you start going around in circles w/ the troll, the ride never stops? No matter how minor (or moot) the point? It’s a stinky little tail he chases around.

    ***********************************

    It’s called circular logic. Women use it, politicians and lawyers use it and sully uses it

  62. Macho Man Randy Savage Says:

    hey fellas. couldnt catch the Vikings game. could someone sum it up? was Chuky B responsible for the vikings near comeback?

  63. HayesDaze37 Says:

    Why so much hatred for the way MM34’s adding fuel to the fire?

    Does anyone really think anything MM34 says about Hester is going to make Hester play better? He’s already as good as anyone ever was.

    Let Mitchell stir the pot a little…the more distractions for the Bears this week, the better. And…MM34 wouldn’t be talking so much about it if he were taking Hester lightly. The boys are gonna be ready for whatever the Bears throw their way.

  64. Raiders for life Says:

    Well, it didn’t help that the Raiders can’t score in the 2nd half.

  65. olinesux Says:

    i hope mm34 lights him up!!

  66. HayesDaze37 Says:

    The Raiders DIDN’T score in the 2nd half. Not that they CAN’T…and they WILL score plenty in future.

  67. GoodOle00 Says:

    RNS says Housh’s wife had a baby

  68. nwr8r Says:

    Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 4:30 pm
    hey fellas. couldnt catch the Vikings game. could someone sum it up? was Chuky B responsible for the vikings near comeback?

    ******************************

    No answer for Percy Harvin out of the backfield, no QB containment, penalties, mismatches in coverage. Chucky B partially to blame

  69. Macho Man Randy Savage Says:

    still waiting for MM34 to become a decent dime safety..he lighted people up in division 5 NCAA, this here is the Pros, MM34 doesnt light up anything.

  70. hwnrdr Says:

    They scored 3 points…but yeah, I want to see 4th qtr scores!!! Its been almost 2 months!

  71. GoodOle00 Says:

    62. Hue’s consrevative play calling partially to blame too

  72. Raiders for life Says:

    Thanks for the correction Hayes, and you are absolutely right.

  73. hwnrdr Says:

    71…yeah, you don’t get conservative to start the second half! Maybe with 9 minutes to play and a comfortable lead (what that is, I don’t know)…but remember, Bush’s fumble also caused a big spark for those guys!

  74. HayesDaze37 Says:

    As long as MM34 lives up to his talk…and as long as it doesn’t get in the way of the TEAM’s central purpose…I’m all for him ruffling a few feathers.

    There are some all-time Raiders greats who could stir-it-up with the best of them. Hopefully, Mitchell grows (matures!) as a player so his comments get even more attention.

  75. GoodOle00 Says:

    Need Branch gunning too.

    Swear to gord, if they put Murphy in I’ll freak out

  76. Macho Man Randy Savage Says:

    well, better to go conservative and have a chance than go run shoot like in the denver game and loose…

  77. nwr8r Says:

    Conservative play calling partially to blame, but wasn’t it 27 or 24 to 7 at the half? Ball control offense that runs down the clock is what everyone wanted in the previous games. Defense had been playing pretty well up til then (again). I’d rather see them finish people off and play to win rather than play to not lose though.

  78. JLofty Says:

    When 3×4 can be mentioned in the same paragraph as RAIDER GREATS or they win a supabo THEN he can chirp. Meanwhile let’s make the playoffs and win something first, at least that’s how jlofty sees it…

  79. HayesDaze37 Says:

    Macho Man — Just out of curiosity, why couldn’t you catch the game and all the news about it for the past 3 days? I could swear you’ve been in here in the past few days.

  80. JLofty Says:

    W’s r W’s but would’a been nice to salt that one in the 3rd.

  81. baumraiders Says:

    Long time reader, first time poster, i think this is hilarious!

    VittorioTafur Vittorio Tafur
    @
    @QBKILLA The Schilens quote was unsolicited. I put it in a blog. You don’t have anything better to do than spend 2 days talking about it?
    hace 2 horas

  82. Macho Man Randy Savage Says:

    na. was out traveling with the family. went to disneyworld! had an awesome time. no time for TV, 100% focused on the kids.

  83. hwnrdr Says:

    True about that Denver game, and also true about the 24-7 at the half…but yes! I would love to see the Raiders go for the kill when they can….like the Denver game last year!

  84. nwr8r Says:

    Agreed. Think they were too predictable more than too conservative.

  85. baumraiders Says:

    Hey everyone! I think with Carson Palmers numbers lifetime against the bears ( 8 td, 0 int), and Chicago giving up the 3rd worst passing yards in the NFL this year or something like that, he is in for a big day with or without his 3 top WR.

  86. hwnrdr Says:

    But hey…come one Raiders! Win one for the home crowd! Been too darn long!!! Sad to say, since JC and the Browns game!

  87. HayesDaze37 Says:

    Disneyland before Thanksgiving. Excellent.

    Lofty — The great Lester Hayes is an example of a confident player speaking his mind. I’m just glad MM34 talks the talk…and I hope his career lives up to it.

    It’s time for the Raiders players to start realizing (and really believing) that they can do great things. Shrinking-violets need not apply. Confidence, baby…it goes a long, long way.

  88. hwnrdr Says:

    Hayes…Agreed!

  89. raidermarty Says:

    We’re gonna need our best defensive effort Sunday offense will probably struggle a little bit but i like our chances
    RAIDERS 23
    bears 13
    code black

  90. baumraiders Says:

    Raiders 23 – Bears 13

  91. silverback Says:

    I guess wouldn’t have a problem with all the talking and tweeting and if the Raider players didn’t have a history of getting way ahead of themselves. I believe that the players know they are talented but It don’t mean crap without focus, attention to detail and execution. Please concentrate on the task at hand.

  92. baumraiders Says:

    since Raidermarty has that prediction, Ill change it to Raiders 27- Bears 17

    I still think we win by 10

  93. nwr8r Says:

    I think the offense will find a way to make it work. More worried about the defense with only 3 health cb’s (4 if you include Mccann). The Bears have 5 able wide receivers plus Forte and Martz isn’t afraid to spread everyone out. The last thing I want to see is a LB trying to run with one of those guys. Plus they’ve had trouble containing QB from scrambling

  94. elraidmanhattan Says:

    Stating the obvious, heavy dose of bush and a dash of boss and Myers.
    I hope DHB is back but not as a spot guy
    Defense will need to step it up, guaranteed hanie will pull a ponder and tebow on raiders.

  95. elraidmanhattan Says:

    I am not concerned about the injuries at receiver, we just need to be methodical, I trust Palmer.

  96. nwr8r Says:

    Raiders – 27
    Sully’s violated teddy bears – 16

  97. HayesDaze37 Says:

    Matt Forte’s the closest thing to Marcus Allen since Marcus Allen. And…the Raiders are the team most likely to give away wins to “lesser” or wounded opponents.

    The Bears have a fast, aggressive defense, with at least one Hall of Famer on it…and they play nasty. They have a great KR/PR, the best ever.

    The Bears are very dangerous, indeed. This is a week for the Raiders to take control early, and never let up. No time for a no-name QB to look like Joe Montana against a forgiving Raiders Defense.

  98. nwr8r Says:

    Yes indeed hayesdaze37. I posted earlier that they are actually very similar to the Vikes in stats, and if AP had not of gone down I think that game is totally different. It’s gonna come down to coaching and matchups depending on the injuries

  99. silverback Says:

    I think the offense will find a way to make it work. More worried about the defense with only 3 health cb’s (4 if you include Mccann). The Bears have 5 able wide receivers plus Forte and Martz isn’t afraid to spread everyone out. The last thing I want to see is a LB trying to run with one of those guys. Plus they’ve had trouble containing QB from scrambling.
    —-
    The Bears may be concerned about protection, I would be surprised if they ran 4 or 5 wide very much.

  100. elraidmanhattan Says:

    The other thing I think about is that Mart is smart, he will take advantage of the rollouts, forte as a receiver easy passes for hanie to make, we have played each game extremely tight, I just think this will be the same, we need to focus and not get discouraged in defense. Mart will be calling a different game than before and will make sure we focus on forte a d then have hanie hit know with a big pass. One thing about our D is that we Come out strong and then lay back , we need to be wary of Hanie.

  101. elraidmanhattan Says:

    Silver back I think we are thinking the same way.

  102. nwr8r Says:

    silverback Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 5:08 pm
    I think the offense will find a way to make it work. More worried about the defense with only 3 health cb’s (4 if you include Mccann). The Bears have 5 able wide receivers plus Forte and Martz isn’t afraid to spread everyone out. The last thing I want to see is a LB trying to run with one of those guys. Plus they’ve had trouble containing QB from scrambling.
    —-
    The Bears may be concerned about protection, I would be surprised if they ran 4 or 5 wide very much.

    *************************************

    Martz isn’t known for worrying about protecting his QB too much. He doesn’t like using the TE much except in the redzone on occasion.

  103. elraidmanhattan Says:

    Mart knows we are fast, and aggressive, he will use this to his advantage, and have us overpersue, chuck D. Needs to be up to the task.

  104. fingers Says:

    Sapp Jerseys….$ 9.98….

  105. DutchRaider77 Says:

    Is Earl Bennet their best receiver now?

    Bennett, Knox, Williams and Hester…

  106. silverback Says:

    Raiders need to fix that thing where the QB sees they are in zone and takes off running.

  107. elraidmanhattan Says:

    Yes, we will nave the crowd booing if the raiders start the aggressive way, Martz is probably chomping at the bit thinking we will over commit, that is what I am afraid of, if we had mike Nolan as D coordinator, or has let I would be more calm.

  108. silverback Says:

    Nwr8r Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    Martz isn’t known for worrying about protecting his QB too much. He doesn’t like using the TE much except in the redzone on occasion.

    Good point, I had forgotten that about Martz. It may be tough on Hanie to get the ball out on time. Hopefully the Raiders don’t make him Brady.

  109. PlunkforHOF Says:

    fingers Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 5:13 pm
    Sapp Jerseys….$ 9.98….

    *************************************

    My ex liked Sapp.. got her a jersey… she moved out… the jersey I burned..

  110. nwr8r Says:

    DutchRaider77 Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 5:13 pm
    Is Earl Bennet their best receiver now?

    Bennett, Knox, Williams and Hester…

    ******************************

    They have another receiver also

  111. elraidmanhattan Says:

    The receivers will only be effective for the bears when Mart has us frustred on keying on runs, he is going to try to lull us.

  112. silverback Says:

    I’ll try again

    Silverback Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 5:14 pm
    Raiders need to fix that thing where the QB sees they are in man and takes off running.

  113. elraidmanhattan Says:

    Yes, but how do they stop it? Martz is like a mad scientist, we need our D coordinator to reachdeep and have the game of his life.

  114. ghostraiders Says:

    We have always had trouble containing running qbs. .. I used to enjoy playing qb statues.. not anymore.. but I hate running qbs just the same..

  115. wasbanned Says:

    The Raiders are the most beat-up team in the NFL.

    Every week its a new group of guys. This is BULLSH!T

    Murphy and Chaz at WR is a recipe for a turd sandwich.(All that’s missing to complete the order is JaMarcus Russell)

  116. ghostraiders Says:

    Honestly. .we were lucky to be playing ponder last week.. had that been an avg qb.. we would have lost.. 2 interceptions in the endzone.. is either being very good or very lucky.. honestly I think its the latter.. I’m just glad ponder is a turnover machine..

  117. ghostraiders Says:

    I expect Chicago will try and beat us the way Denver did…. conservative running offense… defense… and special teams play… I’m positive that’s their game plan.

  118. ghostraiders Says:

    Was.. I think dmoore will play..
    if dmoore plays well be alright.. if not.. expect a two tightened set all day from the raiders…. use reece on screen plays..

  119. Sullivan44 Says:

    ghostraiders Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    Honestly. .we were lucky to be playing ponder last week.. had that been an avg qb.. we would have lost.. 2 interceptions in the endzone.. is either being very good or very lucky.. honestly I think its the latter.. I’m just glad ponder is a turnover machine..

    …………

    Raiders are playing more zone too since Al’s been gone, and that’s catching opposing QBs off guard.

  120. silverback Says:

    Wouldn’t it be great if Murphy exceeded expectations.

  121. silverback Says:

    If Chaz is healthy he is solid if not spectacular.

  122. ghostraiders Says:

    I know the blitzing has caught a lot of teams off guard… I understand the new Chicago qb will run when he has a chance… we need to contain him… make him throw the ball..

  123. PlunkforHOF Says:

    ghostraiders Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 5:41 pm
    Was.. I think dmoore will play..
    if dmoore plays well be alright.. if not.. expect a two tightened set all day from the raiders…. use reece on screen plays..

    ###########################################

    I think ONE of those guys will play.. Ford, Moore, and who knows how hurt DHB was? Wondering why Housh is not practicing?

  124. ghostraiders Says:

    Its hard to put fear in visiting teams when you suck are home..

  125. silverback Says:

    Ghostraiders Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 5:56 pm
    Its hard to put fear in visiting teams when you suck are home..
    —–
    Koolaid colored glasses says that the KC and Denver games were flukes.

  126. autopalm77 Says:

    Housh is not hurt……..Was given day off for the birth of his child..

  127. Raiders for life Says:

    Raiders Defense needs to come up big this Sunday.
    Caleb Hanie might get fked up.

  128. qodrn Says:

    2011 Raider Games

    First: Ghostraider (exact score) Raiders 23 Broncos 20
    Second: Sullivan44 Buffalo 38 Raiders 35
    Third: Pretty Rick Raiders 34 Jets 24
    Fourth: Sullivan44 Patriots 31 Raiders 14
    Fifth: Fingers Raiders 24 Browns 17
    Sixth: Zymurge Chiefs 28 Raiders 0 (WTF)
    Honorable Mention: LA for PAIN
    Seventh: Noone…at all. Broncos 38 Raiders 24
    Eighth: La Milicia Negra (exact score (sadly))
    Ninth: TheToozFan55 (exact score) Raiders 24 Bolts 17
    Tenth: TRIPLE TIE (Exact score) Raiders 27 Vikings 20
    R8eray + Just Fire Baby + The Big Banana

    8RaiderReign8 Raiders 26 Bears 10
    909RaiderLifer Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 RAIDERS–24 YOGI BEARS–20
    Albert Bigelow Paine Super Star Raiders 27, Bears 16
    baumraiders Raiders 23 – Bears 13
    BLACK JACK SPARROW Raiders 31 Bears 10
    Blackmamba_20 Raiders 31, Bears 17
    CanuckRaider Raiders 27 – Bears 17
    Chris in NY Raiders 31, Teddies 17
    downsouthraider Raiders 24 Care Bears 10
    Fingers Raiders 20….. Bears..17..
    jmcclain Raiders 24 bears 13
    Just Fire Baby Raiders 16 Bears 13
    nwr8r Raiders – 27 Sully’s violated teddy bears – 16
    PlunkforHOF My beloved Oakland Raiders: 21 Teddys: 17
    raidermarty RAIDERS 23 bears 13
    RaiderRetribution Raiders 21 Chicago 6
    RaiderRockstar Raiders 24 Cubs 10
    rob_raider raiders 30 bears 20

  129. qodrn Says:

    Raiders chief executive said on radio today — 95.7 FM — that the game is close to being sold out, which means it will sell out by Thursday’s deadline and, therefore, be televised locally.

    Who the heck is the Raider’s Chief Executive?

  130. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Amy Trask

  131. morilla Says:

    Moore has a high ankle sprain.

  132. Captain Crunch Says:

    If Gannon didn’t throw five picks, we’d been OK, but it wasn’t his fault. Who was not so bright to not mix it up knowing former Raider Coach Gruden knew him better than Callahan?

    And why was Sapp released by Tampa Bay? Think about it.

  133. morilla Says:

    Moore, Ford, Dmac = high ankle sprains. Hey trainers, get your sh!t together.

  134. Macho Man Randy Savage Says:

    Chicago 17 Raiders 20… we eek another one with our running game. Chuky B is going to give up 17 to Caleb…

  135. silverback Says:

    I am confident that Hue will have the “next man” in a good position to make plays. One guys injury is another guys opportunity. We have seen that Palmer will put the ball on a receiver. The Raiders need to continue to play ball control on offense as we have seen the defense can be fragile. Limit turnovers and penalties and the Raiders are much more than capable of beating the Bears.

  136. r8eray Says:

    17-13 Raiders

    ;)

  137. r8eray Says:

    All I got to say is……I think we might be in trouble this week!

    We cannot afford to lose…no excuses!

  138. Gerard Says:

    19.LA to TheBay Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 3:42 pm
    Just releasing them isn’t enough?

    ———

    Not for guys like Sapp who have made it a point to clown the Raider at every opportunity and claim the Bucs as if they were the only team he ever played for.

    I don’t bet, but I would be willing to make an exception for a guy like Richard Seymour, bet being he reflects on his days as a Raider with fondness and recognizes the Raiders as being the team he retired with.

    And he was sent here in a blindside trade.

    Sapp SIGNED a contract.

    Sapp said on Inside the NFL last show “I played for the Oakland Raiders for many, many years”. Then went on to talk about the lack of gap discipline, but the point is i’ve never known him to dodge or act like he didn’t play much for them or disance himself from the experience, rather he seems to be critical of the schemes and the biggie he always talks about is “gap control”.

    I think he is a fat turd, but i agree with him on that point. Can any of us realistically and truthfully sit here and defend the Raider defense in regard to controlling/stopping the run in the last 10 plus yrs.?

  139. Gerard Says:

    19.LA to TheBay Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 3:42 pm
    Just releasing them isn’t enough?

    ———

    Not for guys like Sapp who have made it a point to clown the Raider at every opportunity and claim the Bucs as if they were the only team he ever played for.

    I don’t bet, but I would be willing to make an exception for a guy like Richard Seymour, bet being he reflects on his days as a Raider with fondness and recognizes the Raiders as being the team he retired with.

    And he was sent here in a blindside trade.

    Sapp SIGNED a contract.

    Sapp said on Inside the NFL last show “I played for the Oakland Raiders for many, many years”. Then went on to talk about the lack of gap discipline, but the point is i’ve never known him to dodge or act like he didn’t play much for them or distance himself from the experience, rather he seems to be critical of the schemes and the biggie he always talks about is “gap control”.

    I think he is a fat turd, but i agree with him on that point. Can any of us realistically and truthfully sit here and defend the Raider defense in regard to controlling/stopping the run in the last 10 plus yrs.?

  140. Gerard Says:

    As much as everyone here is hating on Sapp for his Raider “hate” Steeler fans hate this guy almost as much as we do.

    He said as recently as 3 wks. ago “The Steelers are DONE” He also said their defense is “old and tired”.

    He says a lot of stuff that get people mad. I think it bothers him that he’s getting all this hate from the Raider players or he wouldn’t be responding like this.

  141. GoodOle00 Says:

    BREAKING NEWS

    Raider Nation-Station
    HOT!~11-23-11: LAPTAD AND MANNLEY
    Why two dudes you never heard of could play a role in Sundays match up with the Bears…

    http://www.raidernationstation.com/ones_to_watch

  142. GoodOle00 Says:

    This sounds like it could be significant. Who knows?

  143. Raider guy Says:

    It is great that cutler is out but so is our #1 RB, #1 ,2, and 3 receivers; our #1 dt is hurting. If we win this week then we deserve some Fu€n props. And so does hue.

  144. GoodOle00 Says:

    141. “Patrick Mannley is the Dan Marino of Long Snappers. His replacent Laptad is Don Strock.”

    Manley’s bio is ridiculous.

    This could be a big deal.

  145. mcfadden20. Says:

    Code Black .. What time is it Raider nation? Oh yah , that’s right . It’s the fukjn Bears hunting time.. Let’s hunt them one by one ..

  146. mcfadden20. Says:

    Sapp is like Sandusky44 , the guy just doesn’t get it that he’s just embarrassing himself by opening his big mouth .. But the guy thinks he’s Hella cool or something

  147. Raiders for life Says:

    Raider guy Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 7:14 pm
    It is great that cutler is out but so is our #1 RB, #1 ,2, and 3 receivers; our #1 dt is hurting. If we win this week then we deserve some Fu€n props. And so does hue
    ####################################

    I miss Sho-nasty. Hope he comes back strong in 2012.

  148. mcfadden20. Says:

    Where’s everybody at? Sleeping already?

  149. mcfadden20. Says:

    Oh Yah that’s right not to forget Hiram Eugene one of the best special teams player in the NFL , that middle LB we lost he was challenging for a starting LB spot

  150. mcfadden20. Says:

    Shonasty is top 7 player on this team..

  151. Raiders for life Says:

    mcfadden20. Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 8:07 pm
    Code Black .. What time is it Raider nation? Oh yah , that’s right . It’s the fukjn Bears hunting time.. Let’s hunt them one by one
    ########################################

    Startin with Caleb Hanie. BAM.
    CODE BLACK 2011

  152. mcfadden20. Says:

    Oh don’t forget we also missed theX factor Marcel Reese

  153. mcfadden20. Says:

    Then Hester , Forte , peppers , urlacher , Briggs

  154. mcfadden20. Says:

    Yeah almost time .. I want packers to win tomorrow so we can beat them in the regular season and playoffs yea baby

  155. MikieG Says:

    Well I am glad Shane and Inare on the same page and see Hester in the same light. For some of you who are feeling the same hubris as Mitchell you just don’t understand…I live in Illinois kids. I have seen every Bear game all season long. The Bears DEPEND on this guy to work miracles for them, and 74% of the time he delivers hardcore or even takes one to the hizzy! The entire Bears team will be hanging thier heads and the next thing you know Devin Hester (who is rarely hurt by the way) lifts the entire team with a 60 yard return.
    Listen: Cutler has been taken out of the game by injury, we need to take Hester out of the game by directional and tactical kicking. It will then leave only 1 guy for this Raider D to focus on…54% of thier offense Matt Forte.. Shut him down and score soem points on one he’ll of a Bears Defense and we will win.
    Keep your eye on Johnny Knox tho, that ugly MF’er is a sneaky SOB…
    I am with Lechler on this. Don’t fall for the bait. The Bears are dying for us to kick to Devin so they can get a cheap dose of hope. Play smart and that hope is instantly dashed. Our focus needs to be elsewhere.
    Code Black.

  156. Raiders for life Says:

    Oh don’t forget we also missed theX factor Marcel Reese

    #####################

    Some say Reese is not a true FB because he can’t block.
    Some called for Myers head because he can’t catch.
    Marcel is a bad MO-FRO.
    Brandon Myers is making a name for himself.

  157. RaiderReggie Says:

    F**K Warren Sapp. PERIOD!

  158. big fan Says:

    Orton to the Chiefs

    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82466436/article/chiefs-claim-orton-from-broncos-boys-bears-eyed-qb-too?module=HP11_headline_stack

  159. Raider guy Says:

    Here is the haps. If you watched the first half of the bi-queens game our o was on fire. Jon gruden fire. tastemy pee tight ones ( tennasee titians) 45 points good. If we can do that all banged up against the bears…why then raider nation…we on on the verge of being one hell of a bully.

  160. Sullivan44 Says:

    When the Raiders signed Warren Sapp, I remember telling everyone at that Raider fans.net that Sapp would put Al and the organization on blast for the f’d up way they do EVERYTHING. Everyone told me to stop being negative, that Sapp was the next Alzado, we were going to win Super Bowls, blah blah. Well, here we are.

  161. Sullivan44 Says:

    Warren Sapp is basically the Joseph Vilachi of the post Gruden Raiders. He was the first player to really come out and debrief the outfit.

  162. Garbonzo Says:

    Sullivan44 Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 8:35 pm
    When the Raiders signed Warren Sapp, I remember telling everyone at that Raider fans.net that Sapp would put Al and the organization on blast for the f’d up way they do EVERYTHING. Everyone told me to stop being negative, that Sapp was the next Alzado, we were going to win Super Bowls, blah blah. Well, here we are.

    ===============================================

    You have a gift of foresight. Do not handle it foolishly, only wisely.

  163. RaiderReggie Says:

    Again, F**K Warren Sapp!

  164. qodrn Says:

    Thanks Plunk. I should have been able to figure that out. I am having a real bad allergy attack today. Bear with me..

    Sorry about the bear….

  165. Sullivan44 Says:

    F**k ignorant fans.

  166. Raider guy Says:

    162 that is super rad

  167. Sullivan44 Says:

    Really though,

    Bears 21, Raiders 13.

    Even good Raider teams play poorly against good defenses. We’re going to lose 3 more. This will be one of them. Sorry charlie.

  168. marader508 Says:

    Sandusky44, maybe you did say that…but you probaly spewed the same garbage, with all our veteren FA’s…for every Sapp,Moss,Walker,Collins….there is Seymour,Gannon,Garner,Palmer,Burgess…Sapp is a loser and we whiffed on him…but who cares he is an embarrassment to the NFL Network and Showtime…I order Showtime this time of year for Dexter, and i cant even watch one of my alltime favorite shows because of him…its not even the Raider hating…its his pure dumb stupidity that kills me

  169. big fan Says:

    the Bears announced they had agreed to terms with quarterback Josh McCown to back up Caleb Hanie, who’s now the starter with Cutler nursing a broken thumb.
    ************************************************
    Raiders 38
    Bears 9

  170. RaiderReggie Says:

    Sullivan44 is a New England Patriot fan posing as a Raider fan. Raider Nation, don’t let this guy fool you!

  171. Sullivan44 Says:

    marader508 Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    Blah blah I can’t handle my alcohol blah blah I drank too fast tonight blah blah now I’m just typing stupid crap thinking I’m funny and smart when I’m really just drunk and embarrassing myself blah blah blah

  172. marader508 Says:

    Sandusky44 is actually a 9er fan, he admits it.

  173. marader508 Says:

    #171

    Huh?

  174. Sullivan44 Says:

    Oh, now I’m a New England fan!

    Niner fan yesterday, Charger fan the day before that…

    This blog is just a fountain of wisdom, isn’t it?

  175. Sullivan44 Says:

    marader508 Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    #171

    Huh? Are you saying I’m drunk blah blah I’m not blah blah I’m funny and smart blah blah

  176. Sullivan44 Says:

    Niner fan, NE fan,

    Seriously nimrods, which is it?

  177. Sullivan44 Says:

    You guys are so f’n stupid it’s unreal.

  178. big fan Says:

    Even if Orton doesn’t take Palko’s place as the starter, he could pay dividends in Week 17. That’s when the Chiefs face the Broncos, whose offense Orton could reveal to his new team.
    ************************************************
    Sounds like KC means business. Pick a guy up so he can reveal a divisions rivals inside scoop cause the coaches can’t figure it out.

  179. marader508 Says:

    #174

    I like to call it bandwagon fan…no true loyalty…and a troll…you prob. dont even like football, i bet competetive eating is more your style.

  180. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Just ignore him.. do not respond.. he’ll go away

  181. Sullivan44 Says:

    Sure, maraider. You decide what a real fan is. Just because you’re dumb enough to support every single decision Al Davis ever made.

  182. Gilligan Says:

    Ya’ll know I filmed all those long nights on that deserted Isle with Maryann and the movie star and myself. They rocked.

  183. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Sully is a douch bag 49er fan.He keeps getting kicked out of dating services because they have to refund to girls money after they go on a date with him. His game is to ask for a BJ before the appetizers are served. He sits up late at night and drinks himself to sleep. So do I know who you are Sully?

    >>><>>><<

    This is still answered.. for that matter, avoided

  184. Gilligan Says:

    Its on u tube.

  185. Sullivan44 Says:

    PlunkforHOF Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    Just ignore him.. do not respond.. he’ll go away

    ……….

    Ironic.

    You know that’s what everyone says when an ignorant, drunk, blind homer Raider fan like maRaider walks into a bar or restaurant with his Raider garb on and starts being a smartass?

  186. Gilligan Says:

    Oakland 45
    DaHoneyBears 11

  187. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Answer the question

  188. marader508 Says:

    #182

    Not even close i very much so lost confidence in Al Davis since the Gruden years…Al Davis was an icon who did great things for this sport…but he lost a step or too last decade or so…I respected him but did not blindly follow him…

  189. Gilligan Says:

    PlunkforHOF Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 8:54 pm
    Answer the question

    ——————-

    So I can question the answer? I think not. But I will say the professor was NOT in on this.

  190. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Quiet sockpuppet.. Again, answer or take yourself and your Sockpuppet Army to Whiners board and trouble us no more… Do we know who you are?

  191. Mulligan Says:

    Man I got some mean ass hemroids cookin. WOW they hurt.

  192. Sullivan44 Says:

    PlunkforHOF Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    Answer the question

    …………..

    OR ELSE WHAT YOU IRRELEVANT F’N NOBODY?

  193. Hooligan Says:

    Can’t wait til Sunday at the O to be rockin.

    Raidahs 40
    DaBears 10

  194. marader508 Says:

    Raiders 21
    Da Bears 13

  195. PlunkforHOF Says:

    face the consequences..

  196. Sullivan44 Says:

    Hey Plunk4Brains,

    I have a better idea.

    How about I don’t answer your question, and I stay put?

    WHAT IN THE FUKC WOULD YOU DO ABOUT IT?

  197. Raiders for life Says:

    Wow, here come the pencil dick suckin tranny trolls again.

  198. Sullivan44 Says:

    BRING YOUR CONSEQUENCES ON YOU SACK OF SCHIT! WHO THE FUKC ARE YOU? YOU’RE NOTHING!

  199. Twinkle Says:

    Plunk…I read that in here the other night.Can’t figure out why our star whiner troll won’t answer you…must know something we don’t….keep pounding his azz dude!!!

  200. Mr. Bojangles and the Tambourine Parade Says:

    What is all the fuss about in here my Raider brothu’s?

  201. marader508 Says:

    Sandusky44,

    Why do you have to be such an oppasitional pr!ck?…have you nothing better to do?

  202. PlunkforHOF Says:

    He he he he… how easy was that meltdown to provoke?..

    Bottom line?.. A semi-pro has identified MR.. He is terrified about what that could entail…

  203. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Once again… Do we know who you are?

  204. qodrn Says:

    Happy Thanksgiving All.

  205. marader508 Says:

    Happy Thanksgiving Q, im brining the turkey as we speak…good stuff

  206. Twinkle Says:

    And now a belated entrance by the sockpuppet army’s minions…jeez man this blog is for Raider fans…The late AD fans (you know,a man of consequence…no of course not…you would have no idea of the meaning of that phrase) and for sure a lot of Silver and Black homers like myself.You are dragging the Niner franchise
    down the sewer pipe behind you.Go Away!!!

  207. Brother Dog Says:

    Put me on the board for:

    Raiders 24
    Bears 13

  208. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Happy Turkey Day Q..

  209. StayinBlack Says:

    Yooo Happy Thanksgiving Day Raider NATION!!!

  210. mcfadden20. Says:

    You are so right plunk .. The guy is a loser at every level … He’s just not worth talking to really .. I don’t understAnd how anybody talks to this guy .. Who’s obvious goal is to piss people of here..he might follow Raiders closely because he might have someone jn his family like the RAiders but the guy is not a true Raiders fan …

  211. marader508 Says:

    Put me on the board for:

    Raiders 21
    Bears 13

    This is my first prediction on this blog :)

  212. Cranberry Says:

    http://www.FreePriesttjNow.org

    Please sign the petition.

  213. PlunkforHOF Says:

    What game is everyone looking forward to tomorrw?

  214. marader508 Says:

    #211

    he just so easy to punk, its hard to not too…LoL

  215. marader508 Says:

    Ravens vs 9ners, the Harbaugh bowl

  216. mcfadden20. Says:

    Happy thanksgiving Raider nation .. Hope Chicagos new QB is in thanksgiving mode on Sunday n throws some picks 6’s

  217. katoomba Says:

    PlunkforHOF Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 9:14 pm
    What game is everyone looking forward to tomorrw?

    ….

    Turkey shoot.

  218. marader508 Says:

    Caleb Hanie throwing up some turduckens into the raider D?…hell yeah

  219. PlunkforHOF Says:

    CODE BLACK is loaded for bear…

  220. Method To My Madness Says:

    MR….care to address your phony accusations

  221. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Yeah, …. B@uce!!

  222. mcfadden20. Says:

    Code black

  223. Fizzio Malario Says:

    They say a broken clock is correct twice a day, but I say that is bulls**t. My broken clock is only right once a day. Figure it out.

  224. Method To My Madness Says:

    CODE BLACK=MR AND HIS ALIAS NAVY’S NIGHTMARE

  225. mcfadden20. Says:

    Code black — eliminate the haters

  226. Twinkle Says:

    McFadden20, I believe we bite coz we are Raiders…it’s easy to get a rise to the bait.My own take is that I admired a man who had the gonads to raise his middle finger to the established nfl richkids bs club and they shunned him and his team.He was worth more than the rest of em put together and knew more than most of their coaches.

  227. Raiders for life Says:

    I wonder if Hanie is nervous.

  228. PlunkforHOF Says:

    MR, the sequel… TERROR IN THE BASEMENT

  229. mcfadden20. Says:

    What’s up with these new trolls ?

  230. Twinkle Says:

    RFL if he ain’t we are probably in trouble

  231. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Twinkle Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 9:23 pm
    McFadden20, I believe we bite coz we are Raiders…it’s easy to get a rise to the bait.My own take is that I admired a man who had the gonads to raise his middle finger to the established nfl richkids bs club and they shunned him and his team.He was worth more than the rest of em put together and knew more than most of their coaches.

    ***************************************

    Plunk agrees with this post

  232. Crabs and Lice do not make me nice Says:

    Raiders for life Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 9:23 pm
    I wonder if Hanie is nervous.

    When he steps into the Black Hole he will piss his pants so badly and it will bother him all day long. The irritation that a wet sac will cause him will be to much to handle. He will be rendered useless.

  233. mcfadden20. Says:

    HANIE will b one scared bear out there On Sunday he will look everywhere but he will find out that he’s in the wrong territory and he must go down … N he will b going down hard on sunday

  234. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Sully is a douch bag 49er fan.He keeps getting kicked out of dating services because they have to refund to girls money after they go on a date with him. His game is to ask for a BJ before the appetizers are served. He sits up late at night and drinks himself to sleep. So do I know who you are Sully?

    >>>>><<

    This is still answered.. for that matter, avoided

    **********

    so easy

  235. Method To My Madness Says:

    CODE BLACK AINT A MOVEMENT ITS A WAY OF LIFE! A WINNING WAY AND THATS WHAT MR AND HIS ALIAS HOMO NAVY CANT COMPREHEND!

  236. mcfadden20. Says:

    34-13 Raiders

  237. PlunkforHOF Says:

    b@auce!

  238. Raiders for life Says:

    230.Twinkle Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 9:25 pm
    RFL if he ain’t we are probably in trouble

    ###############################

    I don’t know….I got a feeling that he’s gonna be hearing Wimbleys footsteps.

  239. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Alias Homo Navy… he he he

  240. Twinkle Says:

    #229 if you mean me…well I ain’t that new…just haven’t posted a lot.Takes too long to type a paragraph.
    “growing old ain’t for p@ssys.”

  241. Method To My Madness Says:

    Terror in the basement? Wow the poor family cat….more scared than Kyle Orton vs a raider pass rush

  242. mcfadden20. Says:

    I feel sad for Sandusky44 though hope his mother takes away his computer n do something productive for once …

  243. Method To My Madness Says:

    “Ooooh look at me Im MR I make up lies and pray there is a cure for the virus or better medicine than AZT or inteferon for my fellow niner phags”

  244. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Upstairs Mom is screaming, “What’s wrong down there? Stop that hollering! What do you mean they know who I am?’”

  245. mcfadden20. Says:

    No Twinkle, I’m not talkin about you. I have seen u post in here before .. I’m talking about those random name guys like crab and lice that post in here there’s always weird first timers posting here late at night for some reason saying nothing inportant

  246. mcfadden20. Says:

    Weird names

  247. Twinkle Says:

    RFL I agree…meant if he’s not nervous he’s not human.
    The dline and backers seem to be getting half a dozen sacks a game…..and they are all real big guys…no way in hell would I be in his shoes.Was it just me or were the vikes run blitzing a lot? Seemed to work out for em
    early on.

  248. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Mc20… its MR most of the time.. they’ll be pro-Raiders- especially when we’re administering a hellacious beatdown

  249. Method To My Madness Says:

    If MR’s mom takes away the comuter do u know how many SVU stories we will have in the 916 and 530?? The NBC dude would have a field day

  250. Bingohramiuscatoolia Says:

    Long time listener, first time caller. Just want to say hi to ya’ll, Hi. Go Raidahs!

  251. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Well Bri.. he’s turned tail again.. we’ll keep what we know for when we need it..

    Still trying to make the Bears, but have gigs possible.. I guarantee you will see the Plunk at a game again this year.

    CODE BLACK 2011

  252. Method To My Madness Says:

    Plunk….he wants a pacifier in his mouth….he is fiending for Glenn Dickey aka the number one Raider hater

  253. Raiders for life Says:

    Was it just me or were the vikes run blitzing a lot? Seemed to work out for em
    early on.

    ########################################

    If I understand the question correctly I would say no. M.Bush had a big day, the O-line was pretty solid. Palmer finished the day with minimal grass stains.
    Veldeer did a really good job. Run blocking was good and pass protection was solid also.

  254. Twinkle Says:

    Mcfadden20…what really irks is that a lot of bs that
    MR and friends spew takes away from my ability to just read what a lot of knowledgeable members here have to post.I’ve read and learned a hell of a lot on this blog over the years…and these jerks just distract some of the posters…(whine whine whine p@ss and moan).

  255. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Did you see the flaming meltdown above? I came within a half mile of feeling sorry for him.

  256. mcfadden20. Says:

    Code black : Need to be a definition on dictionary’s … I’m still thinking what should the definition b given for it … But something like A definition used by Raider nation on opponents … Its a line the use to say the opponent must b bullied , harrassed , defeated for 60 mjns

  257. Method To My Madness Says:

    Plunk…we got bears,lions, chargers and afc playoffs…just come mayne….66th mob is ran by a guy I knew in 94 that said Raiders would come back! U must meet this guy…the great Griz!

  258. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Re: Veldheer.. just came off a no-sack performance vs Allen, THE BEST pass rusher in the league.. this week vs Peppers an aging ex-star…

  259. 00raiders00 Says:

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    Hell Yeah! Code Black!

  260. PlunkforHOF Says:

    You know I’ll be in touch.. CODE MTHRFUKKIN BLACK!!

  261. Method To My Madness Says:

    Twinkle little star how we wonder what kind of loser can be MR…..he is a loser and his goal is to make Raider life miserable cuz he is scared we back!

  262. mcfadden20. Says:

    Twinkle Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 9:45 pm
    Mcfadden20…what really irks is that a lot of bs that
    MR and friends spew takes away from my ability to just read what a lot of knowledgeable members here have to post.I’ve read and learned a hell of a lot on this blog over the years…and these jerks just distract some of the posters…(whine whine whine p@ss and moan).


    Your right, he’s just jealous of us fans and really don’t want us to b enjoying anything Raiders … The guy always shows up during games when Raiders start playin bad like in the second half against Vikings .. He was like here comes Raiders meltdown .. N he even admitted he’s a miners fan and he hates the Raiders but next day he said he likes both …

  263. Method To My Madness Says:

    Anyways…im out had to ace MR AGAIN!

  264. 00raiders00 Says:

    ████████████████████████████████████████████████████
    █████████████ Raiders goin to initiate █████████████
    █████████████ a real code black beatin █████████████
    █████████████ on the bears at the O… █████████████
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  265. Twinkle Says:

    RFL you bet…Veldeer was awesome and the oline too with
    Satele out.My question was really what a run blitz is?
    Seems weird to run safeties into the gaps so they can get pulverized by a back the size of M bush.

  266. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Later b

  267. Raiders for life Says:

    Code black : Need to be a definition on dictionary’s

    ##################

    See post 235 from the originator himself.

  268. mcfadden20. Says:

    Code black go sho

  269. marader508 Says:

    I just want to know, why do you call him MR?…is taht MaddenRaider?..from a year or 2 ago?…

  270. PlunkforHOF Says:

    yes, RealMaddenRaider, which is itself an insult to us all..

  271. mcfadden20. Says:

    Nice … It’s not a movement .. It’s a way .. A winnin way kool

  272. PlunkforHOF Says:

    CODE BLACK 20, you got it

  273. Twinkle Says:

    Nite Plunk””Keep up whatever it is you are doing…Haven’t seen the bast@rd bale out like this before!

  274. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Just keepin it Raider

  275. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Did you order the CODE BLACK? DID YOU ORDER THE CODE BLACK!!??!?!

  276. Raiders for life Says:

    265.Twinkle Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 9:52 pm
    RFL you bet…Veldeer was awesome and the oline too with
    Satele out.My question was really what a run blitz is?
    Seems weird to run safeties into the gaps so they can get pulverized by a back the size of M bush.

    ################################

    Sorry Twinkle, I can’t answer that. I’m not a coach or a semi pro. Why do the Raiders only seem to blitz with DB’s?

  277. PlunkforHOF Says:

    You’re goddamn right I did…

  278. mcfadden20. Says:

    How much does CB cost

  279. mcfadden20. Says:

    CB = Code Black

  280. marader508 Says:

    I just started posting this year but have been reading comments for years and years now…i remember that idiot..i always wondered what happened to him?…I might be mistaken but wasnt there another guy who was a troll named ricochet?Like i said i might be wrong, but that name sticks out to me..

  281. mcfadden20. Says:

    Code blacks

  282. mcfadden20. Says:

    Ricochet was same sully guy

  283. marader508 Says:

    the treachery runs deep with that guy , jeez…LMAO

  284. marader508 Says:

    so Sandusky44 = RMR, Ricochet….lol

  285. Twinkle Says:

    RFL I can only guess that LB blitzes leave a gaping hole
    for a TE to release into.DB’s tend to be faster runners
    also.Blitz one and you still have three left to cover.
    No idea really…it’s why I read this blog a lot.

  286. marader508 Says:

    BTW…who thinks because of our depleted WR corps… we see Ausberry and Reece out wide in empty backfield sets?

  287. Hagar the Horrible Says:

    Marader508:

    Doesn’t take long to realize who the trolls and idiots are. You just got to learn to “not read” their comments and to move on to the next posting.

  288. marader508 Says:

    Yea , i think we blitz with DB’s because of the speed at the position…I remember a few weeks back Giordano came on a DB blitz and just blazed and crushed the QB…

  289. Raiders for life Says:

    How much does CB cost

    #########################

    CODE “MTHR FUKIN” BLACK is free to all of the RAIDER NATION

    Disclaimer: trolls must donate a $5 fee to the pencil dick suckin tranny association.

  290. marader508 Says:

    Yeah the trolls piss me off, thats what prevented me from posting all these years…i dont mind constructive critisim…i agree/disagree with the stuff we do, and thats ok…but some here are just obviously Raiderhaters…

  291. Raiders for life Says:

    Twinkle Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 at 10:17 pm
    RFL I can only guess that LB blitzes leave a gaping hole
    for a TE to release into.DB’s tend to be faster runners
    also.Blitz one and you still have three left to cover.
    No idea really…it’s why I read this blog a lot

    #################################

    Funny that you ask since you seem to know more about defensive schemes than I do.

  292. mcfadden20. Says:

    Last post before the phone dies Code black .. Night nation

  293. Raiders for life Says:

    Twinkle..I read the blog for the same reason. To learn a little from the semi’s in here.

  294. mcfadden20. Says:

    Still got 2% left on this iPhone … But I agree with u guys .. I use to only read too but obvious trolls made me mad So much that it wasnt even fun to read the comments sec sometimes but I’m glad that sandysky44 will b gone pretty soon

  295. mcfadden20. Says:

    Code muthFukin black .. I want someone with that sign on TV this Sunday

  296. Twinkle Says:

    The Cleveland game…helmet between the shoulder blades
    at full speed…ball flew right over my head about 20 ft
    up.Giordano catches quite a bit of in here but he has made some real big plays.

  297. mcfadden20. Says:

    If the gAme us on CBS .
    C: Code
    B: Black
    S: N Silver

  298. Raiders for life Says:

    Fkn sandusky44 owes 5 bucks to the PDSTA

  299. GoodOle00 Says:

    Who ever said we miss Sho nasty sho was right. Were gonna see bad things with Nasty and now Moss and possibly Houston out.

    Wombley was scorched by Tebow and Scott is a never was who has always been alarmingly bad at run stopping.

  300. Twinkle Says:

    Nite Mc20…Raiders!!!!!!!!!!!!Nite all.

  301. GoodOle00 Says:

    If we light up Chitown with our O it’ll bode well for a play off birth

  302. GoodOle00 Says:

    300.Peace owt!

  303. marader508 Says:

    298

    That would be awsome…but i think we are on fox because its a home game , last week at min.. we were CBS…

  304. Raider J Says:

    News flash: Dont kick to Hester.
    Congrats to the Raiders being on top of the AFC west going into week 12. Lets see if the Bears and Chiefs can bounce back after losing their starting QB like Campbell to Palmer. I can only imagine what the team will do with a full offseason together and hopefully, a healthy core group of backs. A consistently strong defense is much needed.

    Lechler will take care of Hester
    Most importantly STOP FORTE!

  305. marader508 Says:

    bUT WE COULD DO A SIGN THAT SAYS

    F- F*CK SULLIVAN44’s
    O- OVER PROTECTIVE
    X- XENOPHOBIC MOM

    If i see that on TV , i will sh!t myself…get it done people…

  306. GoodOle00 Says:

    304. Raider J, actually, the odds of a team bouncing back after losing their starter like Oakland did seem astronomical.

    Whats happening in Oakland is almost incomprehensible.

  307. GG Says:

    “There are going to be times you’re going to have to kick it to him, and there are going to be times you’re not going to have to kick it to him. So, we’ll come up with the right plan to fit this football team so it gives us the best opportunity to win.”

    —-

    Probably means we’re gonna run some fake FGs and Punts especially when around mid-field.

  308. Onius Says:

    I aint gonna watch the ravens vs whiners cuz I cant stand either of them. football not worth watching.

    Detroit and Dallas will be worth watchin, but not ballmore and whinemore. no fckng way. why would I even waste time watchin two teams that wanna make me puke.

    But after that, the count down to Raider football begins.

  309. RaiderRetribution Says:

    Mr. Boss, Mr. Myers, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Ausberry step up your game, Raiders will need to play two te sets every series.

  310. Gerard Says:

    Chicago radio was down on this game cuz of Hanie since yesterday afternoon, now they’ve talked themselves into the idea they can win this game.

    Lawrence Holmes on WSCR 670 AM Chi.: “When I heard Cutler was down I thought no way do we win this game in Oakland, but have you guys seen the Raiders injury report? No McFadden; Richard Seymour isn’t practicing, and i don’t even know if the Raiders are gonna be able to field a receiving corps.”

  311. Gerard Says:

    Last niight on “Bears All Access” on 670 Am Chi.:

    Zach Zademan speaking with Bears defensive back Tim Jennings:

    Zach: “Last time Bears were in Oakland was 2007. Tim, you’ve been there a few times. Whats it like coming out of that tunnel at the Black Hole”?

    Tim: “Yeah, I was there with Cincinnati and the Bears and…i don’t know. It’s scary man. They definitely don’t like you if you’re not the Raiders, but once you get on the field it’s 11 on 11 and we just gotta play our game. Caled ‘ill be allright.”

  312. Gerard Says:

    347.Sullivan44 Says:
    November 20th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
    Watching my Niners have a sloppy half, then regroup, and come back out a well oiled machine is why I love this game. ‘Arizona is just a kid spectating in a man’s game. Classy all the way. Head coach, the qb, the team, the organization. Just calling it as I see it.
    Go Niners.

  313. Gerard Says:

    Sullivan44 Says:
    November 6th, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    I am not a Raider fan anymore, and not sure I ever was one. I more enjoyed the idea the team might look good some day, but I can’t be associated with these losers. My Niner hat looks better and better. See you losers later.

  314. HairyBush Says:

    Happy Turkey day all. Go Raiders!

  315. fingers Says:

    Happy Thanksgiving ..1st place Oakland Raiders….

    Boot the Cubbies….

  316. fingers Says:

    And Yes!…. it’s a ” Code Black” thanksgiving….

  317. Just Fire Baby Says:

    Happy Turkey day to all the semi’s and aspiring semi’s out there!!!

  318. Just Fire Baby Says:

    Predictions:

    GB 37
    Det 24

    Mia 20
    Dal 17

    Bal 30
    SF 13

  319. fingers Says:

    Raiders 20…..Cubbies 17……

    Just Win…..!…

  320. BewareofRaiders Says:

    Happy turkeyday folks long time reader first time poster. Hope the raiders get a win this week its going to be tough with injuries though. Hope they come to play RAIDERS!!!!!!!!

  321. fingers Says:

    Thankful to be a member of the best…Raider Nation….

  322. neilb Says:

    Happy Holidays my friends!

    How many injuries? They’ll be playing iron-man before the end of the season.

  323. CanuckRaider Says:

    Happy Turkey Day to all of my brothers (and sisters) south of the border! It’s chicken rotis and doubles for us today. Want to spend my time watching the games and drinking instead of cooking.
    Enjoy!

  324. Hagar the Horrible Says:

    To all you Raiders loyalist, may you and your families and friends have an awesome Turkey day, and then cap
    it off on Sunday with a big win against the Bears = Great four day weekend. Raiders 27 – Bears 17.

  325. Hagar the Horrible Says:

    Bears can’t be too confident in their QB, as they were hoping to pickup Kyle Orton, but the Chiefs beat them to it. Orton was claimed off waivers on Wednesday and he is now a Chief.

  326. Carl Weathers Says:

    Happy thanksgiving!

    In the past 15 TG games, only 1 has been decided by 7 or less.

    I’m still goin:
    Det +7
    Miami +7
    Bal -3

  327. Carl Weathers Says:

    I’m thankful we have depth at WR.

  328. BewareofRaiders Says:

    Cant wait till Dmac comes back even though i do like what bush brings to the table. Wish Hue would start to feed taiwan the rock more. And also would be nice to see pryor in action also do alil end around or a wildcat. We can win out the rest of our games the broncos wont do sh.t. We will win the division the chargers are as good as done, the chiefs are done also and the broncos will tank screw tebow. Have confidence in the team. Hope moore and dhb are ablr to play even thoigh we finally got chaz healthy so he can play lights out. Housh and murph going to have to show up

  329. Hagar the Horrible Says:

    If you believe that after many losing years that our time has come, then it has to be this Sunday. I believe that Richard Seyour will be suited up and ready to give it all and that he’ll be motivating the defense to make this a statement day. Three losses in a row at home isn’t going to happen…injuries or not.

    I expect some marginal players, lingering at 90% or better…will step it up and play. This win is critical to winning our division, staying on top and making it to the promise land.

    I believe that down deep in the nooks and crannies of Palmers brain, he’s thinking to himself that there’s
    a good chance for this team, when at full strength, to
    go “deep” into the playoffs and once there, that chearished Super Bowl ring is up for grabs. From sitting on a couch four weeks ago…to directing a team with offensive “weapons of mass destruction,” there is a chance. Palmer, could be part of another
    “Jim Plunkett Run,” where he comes back an almost ending career…to the recipient of two Super Bowl rings and maybe even an MVP at one of them, like Jim Plunkett did. Hey, guys, it’s OK to dream once in a while, especially when that dream is actually possible.

    Raiders 27 – Bears 17

  330. Hagar the Horrible Says:

    Carl Weathers…post 327:

    Good point, it might be our saying grace this Sunday.

    Depth is good, but good depth like Chaz and the Murphy
    are better. Also, no reason why T.J. Housh can’t play, as he’s not injured, he’s a vetran and has had the time to learn the system.

  331. PlunkforHOF Says:

    Happy Thanksgiving Raider fans!

  332. Hagar the Horrible Says:

    After the bogus calls against the Vikes, we still managed to put up 24 points in the opening half of the game…on the road…against a strong defensive team when playing at home. Our second half production really sucked.

    No reason we can’t put up sufficient points at home against the Bears to win and move closer to our goal, winning our division and: “Onward Raiders soldiers, marching on to war, etc. etc.”

  333. Hagar the Horrible Says:

    PlunkforHOF:

    Love Jim Plunkett. He stepped up to win the Heisman and later in his career, after being demolished in NE and Al giving him a chance, he came off the bench as a backup QB to lead us to the promise land … TWICE.

    Two Super Bowl wins and MVP and he’s still not in the HOF. Figure that out, I can’t?

  334. ghostraiders Says:

    Happy Thanksgiving…to all.!!!…. I’m thankful that sully is not my next door neighbor…..

  335. ghostraiders Says:

    There will be 8 people attending sully’s Thanksgiving party today… but only one person sitting at the table!! Happy Thanksgiving to you too sully!!

  336. fingers Says:

    # 329…agree… I believe a Healthy Raider team can play with anybody……

    Go Raiders… Beat the Yogi’s

  337. fingers Says:

    And Yes….Jim Plunkett belongs in the HOF…..
    It’s a crime he’s not!

  338. VanHeathen Says:

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

    Plunkett not being in the Hall of Fame is ridiculous…
    Flores too, but no, the league isn’t biased against US.

    Raiders versus the World, same as it ever was….

  339. Goldie7 Says:

    Happy Thanksgiving to Jon, Steve, Jerry and everyone on this board along with ye families. Enjoy this great day with family. Eat up Men. Blessings

  340. Goldie7 Says:

    Thanks VanHeathen. Enjoy your Thanksgiving with ye family. blessings

  341. Goldie7 Says:

    Let’s defeat the Bears my Raiders. Just Win Baby!

  342. Just Fire Baby Says:

    I met Jim Plunkett at the Hilton in Vegas and he told me himself he doesn’t belong in the Hall.

    Never made a Pro Bowl, more INT’s than TD’s in his career, career losing record, etc. I compare him to Rober Horry, the basketball player who won a ton of titles and was huge in the postseason, but will never sniff the HOF.

    Cliff Branch is the one getting robbed.

  343. EMRaiders Says:

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU ALL!

    GOBBLE GOBBLE MOTHERFACKERS!!!

    GO RAIDERS!

    CHI 13 OAK 16

  344. Just Fire Baby Says:

    Plunkett’s career passer rating is 1 point higher than Bruce Gradkowski’s, lol.

    Branch and Guy are tops amongst the Raiders that are not in the Hall that should be.

    Than probably Stabler, Flores and Hayes.

    Plunkett is not at all in the picture. He is with guys like Mark Rypien and Doug Williams, who had solid careers, were Super Bowl MVP’s, but not HOF worthy.

  345. joetoronto Says:

    Raiders sign LB, TE, DE Aundray Bruce.

  346. Just Fire Baby Says:

    Scoring on the Bears will not be easy.

    That team is very clever in finding ways to win in spite of dreadful QB play.

    They went to the NFC championship game last year, and have a lot of guys with a ton of pride.

    This will be, a very, very physical tough game, and not only should we be hopeful with a win, but also if we don’t rack up so more injuries.

  347. joetoronto Says:

    Just Fire Baby:

    I remember when anything over a 50% completion rate was good.

    It was a different game back then, DB’s got away with murder, compared to now.

  348. Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:

    Branch > TBrown

    Cliff never signed an offer sheet from the Donks.

    If Tom gets in let him do it where he finished his too long career…as a Buc.

  349. Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:

    Tim…

  350. Method To My Madness Says:

    Fk u Bo….Timmy is a raider….he got old and Raiders cut him….shut up with your garbage and be fearful of Urban Meyer

  351. wasbanned Says:

    caplannfl Adam Caplan
    Asomugha suffered a left knee injury. Still being evaluated.

  352. Method To My Madness Says:

    Robert Horry easily a HOF….hell is VR TALKING ABOUT?

  353. Just Fire Baby Says:

    Horry will never make the HOF.

    NO chance what-so-ever.

  354. Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:

    Tim wanted to be a bronco B. If he signed with the niners u would know how I feel.

  355. Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:

    BTW, Bo is now in Cali. Lock up your womenfolk.

  356. Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:

    Horry will get in. NBA is more lenient.

  357. Method To My Madness Says:

    Plunkett a HOF easily because no player ever made a comeback like that! At qb nonetheless? His careeer was over….he was a beat up Joke! He led first ever WC team to title! He aced the so called greatest team ever in 83 SB IN LARGEST BLOOWOUT EVER AT THE TIME! From 80-85 Raiders were elite and Jimmy led the charge……stop with the devil’s advocate schit VR. plunkett did groundbreaking schit…..fk stats

  358. Method To My Madness Says:

    Tim always showed Al up and could do it! Whether you know it or not Al respected thats. Bo timmy took paycut after paycut for the raiders….shut ur mouth

  359. Method To My Madness Says:

    Bo in cali? Come down to the bay area saturday….Ill show you some women!

  360. Cervantes Says:

    This just in…Aso taken off practice field with knee injury…too bad for the brotha. Wish he would have done what it takes to stay.

  361. Method To My Madness Says:

    Horry should be in hall….he went above and beyond and did groundbreaking schit! Stats sometimes can be full of it and dont tell true story

  362. raideredoutL.A. Says:

    Good Morning and Happy Thanksgiving Nation!

  363. Method To My Madness Says:

    Fk nnamdi and his coneheaded hairdo….he fkin sux!

  364. Method To My Madness Says:

    Raideredout….you too….whats the grub looking like in LA today? No not the women lmao but the food

  365. Method To My Madness Says:

    Vegas but you will have your opinion on the matter you sorry SF Giant loving clown!

  366. raideredoutL.A. Says:

    Method To My Madness Says:
    November 24th, 2011 at 9:38 am
    Raideredout….you too….whats the grub looking like in LA today? No not the women lmao but the food
    ”””’

    LOL, smelling good in the Raider household right now, watching GB about to lose their first game.

  367. Method To My Madness Says:

    Football time! Yall have a great weekend….oh yeah anyone who rollin in town for game….66th mob tailgate going down and they partying friday thru sunday…plus Ricky’s will be a zoo too!

  368. Method To My Madness Says:

    Raideredout….yeah i got lions in upset….yes a Raider household….I like that…keep repppin in the Southland then….im outro….yall JUST WIN….Code Black

  369. raideredoutL.A. Says:

    Method To My Madness Says:
    November 24th, 2011 at 9:43 am
    Raideredout….yeah i got lions in upset….yes a Raider household….I like that…keep repppin in the Southland then….im outro….yall JUST WIN….Code Black
    ””

    u b good then. i’m bout to get me a drink already.

  370. qodrn Says:

    THE RAIDER PREDICTION BOARD

    Dedicated to the legacy of Al Davis
    Protected by the rally squirrel and Coliseum rodents

    2011 Raider Games

    First: Ghostraider (exact score) Raiders 23 Broncos 20
    Second: Sullivan44 Buffalo 38 Raiders 35
    Third: Pretty Rick Raiders 34 Jets 24
    Fourth: Sullivan44 Patriots 31 Raiders 14
    Fifth: Fingers Raiders 24 Browns 17
    Sixth: Zymurge Chiefs 28 Raiders 0 (WTF)
    Honorable Mention: LA for PAIN
    Seventh: Noone…at all. Broncos 38 Raiders 24
    Eighth: La Milicia Negra (exact score (sadly))
    Ninth: TheToozFan55 (exact score) Raiders 24 Bolts 17
    Tenth: TRIPLE TIE (Exact score) Raiders 27 Vikings 20
    R8eray + Just Fire Baby + The Big Banana

    8RaiderReign8 Raiders 26 Bears 10
    909RaiderLifer Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 RAIDERS–24 YOGI BEARS–20
    Albert Bigelow Paine Super Star Raiders 27, Bears 16
    baumraiders Raiders 23 – Bears 13
    big fan Raiders 38 Bears 9
    BLACK JACK SPARROW Raiders 31 Bears 10
    Blackmamba_20 Raiders 31, Bears 17
    Brother Dog Raiders 24 Bears 13
    CanuckRaider Raiders 27 – Bears 17
    Chris in NY Raiders 31, Teddies 17
    downsouthraider Raiders 24 Care Bears 10
    EMRaiders GO RAIDERS! CHI 13 OAK 16
    Fingers Raiders 20….. Bears..17..
    Gilligan Oakland 45 DaHoneyBears 11
    Hagar the Horrible Raiders 27 – Bears 17
    Hooligan Raidahs 40 DaBears 10
    jmcclain Raiders 24 bears 13
    Just Fire Baby Raiders 16 Bears 13
    Macho Man Randy Savage Chicago 17 Raiders 20…
    mcfadden20. 34-13 Raiders
    marader508 (a virgin) Raiders 21 Bears 13
    nwr8r Raiders – 27 Sully’s violated teddy bears – 16
    PlunkforHOF My beloved Oakland Raiders: 21 Teddys: 17
    r8eray 17-13 Raiders
    raidermarty RAIDERS 23 bears 13
    RaiderRetribution Raiders 21 Chicago 6
    RaiderRockstar Raiders 24 Cubs 10
    rob_raider raiders 30 bears 20

  371. raideredoutL.A. Says:

    need me my daily vitamin c w/ some champagne on it. 5000

  372. qodrn Says:

    Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha was carted off the field after suffering a left knee injury in practice Thursday, the team announced on its official Twitter page.

    The team did not elaborate further on the severity of the injury.

    The Eagles are already limited in the secondary for Sunday’s game against Tom Brady and the visiting New England Patriots. Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has a high-ankle sprain and is unlikely to play.

  373. MEX_GHOST Says:

    I´m gonna win this one:

    Bears 13 – Raiders 20

    Just here….. working!

    Maybe USA and México governments must try to have the same Hollidays. I can´t watch TG games.

  374. Just Fire Baby Says:

    Vegas but you will have your opinion on the matter you sorry SF Giant loving clown!

    **************************

    LOL

    And happy Turkey Day to you as well.

    BTW, stats for HOF voting, mean ALMOST EVERYTHING.

    Not saying it is right, just reporting the facts.

  375. 860Todd Christensen Says:

    Q…….Raiders 24……Chi-town 18….tia

  376. Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:

    Trade Jon Condo for a Turducken!

  377. John Tweedy Says:

    Qodrn Says:
    November 24th, 2011 at 9:48 am
    THE RAIDER PREDICTION BOARD

    Dedicated to the legacy of Al Davis
    Protected by the rally squirrel and Coliseum rodents

    2011 Raider Games

    First: Ghostraider (exact score) Raiders 23 Broncos 20
    Second: Sullivan44 Buffalo 38 Raiders 35
    Third: Pretty Rick Raiders 34 Jets 24
    Fourth: Sullivan44 Patriots 31 Raiders 14
    Fifth: Fingers Raiders 24 Browns 17
    Sixth: Zymurge Chiefs 28 Raiders 0 (WTF)
    Honorable Mention: LA for PAIN
    Seventh: Noone…at all. Broncos 38 Raiders 24
    Eighth: La Milicia Negra (exact score (sadly))
    Ninth: TheToozFan55 (exact score) Raiders 24 Bolts 17
    Tenth: TRIPLE TIE (Exact score) Raiders 27 Vikings 20
    R8eray + Just Fire Baby + The Big Banana

    8RaiderReign8 Raiders 26 Bears 10
    909RaiderLifer Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 RAIDERS–24 YOGI BEARS–20
    Albert Bigelow Paine Super Star Raiders 27, Bears 16
    baumraiders Raiders 23 – Bears 13
    big fan Raiders 38 Bears 9
    BLACK JACK SPARROW Raiders 31 Bears 10
    Blackmamba_20 Raiders 31, Bears 17
    Brother Dog Raiders 24 Bears 13
    CanuckRaider Raiders 27 – Bears 17
    Chris in NY Raiders 31, Teddies 17
    downsouthraider Raiders 24 Care Bears 10
    EMRaiders GO RAIDERS! CHI 13 OAK 16
    Fingers Raiders 20….. Bears..17..
    Gilligan Oakland 45 DaHoneyBears 11
    Hagar the Horrible Raiders 27 – Bears 17
    Hooligan Raidahs 40 DaBears 10
    jmcclain Raiders 24 bears 13
    Just Fire Baby Raiders 16 Bears 13
    Macho Man Randy Savage Chicago 17 Raiders 20…
    mcfadden20. 34-13 Raiders
    marader508 (a virgin) Raiders 21 Bears 13
    nwr8r Raiders – 27 Sully’s violated teddy bears – 16
    PlunkforHOF My beloved Oakland Raiders: 21 Teddys: 17
    r8eray 17-13 Raiders
    raidermarty RAIDERS 23 bears 13
    RaiderRetribution Raiders 21 Chicago 6
    RaiderRockstar Raiders 24 Cubs 10
    rob_raider raiders 30 bears 20

    Raiders-17
    Bears-20

    Sorry folks, Defence Wins in this one. We are WAY too injured on O, D, and ST. Haine is a running QB also. I’d love to be wrong.

  378. VanHeathen Says:

    Moore just now walking on field. No helmet and no walking boot … but he is moving slow

    11.24.2011 at 10:11 AM

    ——————————————————————————–
    Practice roll call: No McFadden, Ford or Jones; Heyward-Bey has helmet, looks like he’ll practice

    11.24.2011 at 10:11 AM

  379. RaiderRetribution Says:

    Mr. Asomugha carted off Philadelphia’s practice field on a cart, just read report on bleacher report.

  380. RaiderRetribution Says:

    knee injury, don’t know extent yet

  381. beach Says:

    If DHB and Moore play, we are in great shape. Happy Thanksgiving, Raider Nation!

  382. beach Says:

    Chicago’s defense is not very good. Defense will win this one, Tweedy. It’s the year of the Oakland Raiders, not the Chicago Bears without a QB.

  383. RedneckRaider Says:

    Raiders 17 Chicago 13

  384. Hagar the Horrible Says:

    Watching the Packers and Lions duke it out. The Packers don’t look so insurmountable. Ya, they’re good, as they’re undefeated todate, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be had. If we’re 100% healthy, we could put a damper on their season and another W for us in the win column. Ya, it’s a can do, but lets get pass the Bears and the Dolphins first.

    Enjoy the feasting today and the left overs, over the weekend.

  385. MattHenry Says:

    DON’T KICK IT TO HESTER.

  386. redshirt Says:

    here’s a *bleeping* idea – sign another kicker until Seabass’s hammy is completely healed. i can’t believe he’s out there when all he can do is lift his leg 1/3 the way of normal to try and kick a line drive chip shot. c’mon hue

    smfh

  387. qodrn Says:

    THE RAIDER PREDICTION BOARD

    Dedicated to the legacy of Al Davis
    Protected by the rally squirrel and Coliseum rodents

    2011 Raider Games

    First: Ghostraider (exact score) Raiders 23 Broncos 20
    Second: Sullivan44 Buffalo 38 Raiders 35
    Third: Pretty Rick Raiders 34 Jets 24
    Fourth: Sullivan44 Patriots 31 Raiders 14
    Fifth: Fingers Raiders 24 Browns 17
    Sixth: Zymurge Chiefs 28 Raiders 0 (WTF)
    Honorable Mention: LA for PAIN
    Seventh: Noone…at all. Broncos 38 Raiders 24
    Eighth: La Milicia Negra (exact score (sadly))
    Ninth: TheToozFan55 (exact score) Raiders 24 Bolts 17
    Tenth: TRIPLE TIE (Exact score) Raiders 27 Vikings 20
    R8eray + Just Fire Baby + The Big Banana

    8RaiderReign8 Raiders 26 Bears 10
    860Todd Christensen Q…….Raiders 24……Chi-town 18….tia
    909RaiderLifer Says:
    November 23rd, 2011 RAIDERS–24 YOGI BEARS–20
    Albert Bigelow Paine Super Star Raiders 27, Bears 16
    baumraiders Raiders 23 – Bears 13
    big fan Raiders 38 Bears 9
    BLACK JACK SPARROW Raiders 31 Bears 10
    Blackmamba_20 Raiders 31, Bears 17
    Brother Dog Raiders 24 Bears 13
    CanuckRaider Raiders 27 – Bears 17
    Chris in NY Raiders 31, Teddies 17
    downsouthraider Raiders 24 Care Bears 10
    EMRaiders GO RAIDERS! CHI 13 OAK 16
    Fingers Raiders 20….. Bears..17..
    Gilligan Oakland 45 DaHoneyBears 11
    Hagar the Horrible Raiders 27 – Bears 17
    Hooligan Raidahs 40 DaBears 10
    jmcclain Raiders 24 bears 13
    John Tweedy Raiders-17 Bears-20
    Just Fire Baby Raiders 16 Bears 13
    Macho Man Randy Savage Chicago 17 Raiders 20…
    mcfadden20. 34-13 Raiders
    marader508 (a virgin) Raiders 21 Bears 13
    MEX_GHOST Bears 13 – Raiders 20
    nwr8r Raiders – 27 Sully’s violated teddy bears – 16
    PlunkforHOF My beloved Oakland Raiders: 21 Teddys: 17
    r8eray 17-13 Raiders
    raidermarty RAIDERS 23 bears 13
    RaiderRetribution Raiders 21 Chicago 6
    RaiderRockstar Raiders 24 Cubs 10
    RedneckRaider Raiders 17 Chicago 13
    rob_raider raiders 30 bears 20
    Sullivan44 Bears 21, Raiders 13.

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