DHB most likely of injured WRs to play
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, November 25th, 2011 at 3:48 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Subbing for Steve Corkran today . . .
Although Darrius Heyward-Bey and Denarius Moore were both listed as questionable to face Chicago, visual evidence suggests Heyward-Bey is the more likely of the two players to get on the field Sunday.
Heyward-Bey (neck) was limited in practice and was seen running and catching passes. Moore (foot) was on the field with his teammates, but didn’t practice his movements were restricted.
There is no mystery regarding Jacoby Ford. He’s already listed as “out” with his foot injury.
That means plenty of snaps for Chaz Schilens and Louis Murphy, the latter the Raiders leading wide receiver over the past two seasons with just one catch for 23 yards in 2011. David Ausberry, a former wide receiver at USC, said he knows about (75 to 80 percent) of the plays for wide receivers and would be ready of called upon to play outside.
More likely, the Raiders would simply use more sets involving both tight ends, Brandon Myers and Kevin Boss, as well as putting fullback Marcel Reece in positions to be a downfield receiver.
More Raiders news and notes:
– Doesn’t sound as if defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan is inclined to throw the house at Bears starting quarterback Caleb Hanie in terms of blitzes.
Hanie has thrown 14 regular season NFL passes, although he was 13-for-20 and impressive off the bench in last year’s NFC championship game against Green Bay.
“I worry more about what we do than what the opponent does, so when you get in a situation like this, you have back off and do a few things well rather than do too much,” Bresnahan said. “Let’s do our stuff well and make this young guy beat us.”
– Bresnahan said last week’s game plan for Christian Ponder included ways to keep the rookie quarterback in the pocket and that they simply weren’t executed.
“We had two missed assignments in pressure packages where we should have had an extra guy there,” Bresnahan said.
Hanie, effective on rollouts, will be an issue for the Raiders defense in terms of breaking outside.
– Coach Hue Jackson conceded that since Darren McFadden, out of the Chicago game with a mid-foot sprain, will miss his fourth straight game, it’s going to take awhile to get him up and running once he returns to the practice field.
“It’s hard to come back when you’ve been gone that long to just hit the ground running and expect him to be exactly what he was before he left,” Jackson said. “We’ll have a plan to take care of that. We just want him back, that’s the most important thing. I want to get the player back out here at practice at some point in time.”
Keeping in mind how McFadden played when less than 100 percent his first two seasons, it would be better to have him for three or four games full strength at the regular season than have him at less than his explosive best for five or six.
– Brian McCann, who looks to be the kickoff and punt return specialist against Chicago, alarmed Jackson with his ball security fundamentals against Minnesota. McCann had fumbling issues as a member of the Dallas Cowboys.
“When he was returning a kick and I saw the ball being (held) loose, I said, `Hey, buddy, do me a favor. Make sure you take care of that ball for me,’ ” Jackson said. “He was switching the ball in the game.”
– It would take a four-game suspension from commissioner Roger Goodell for Ndamukong Suh to miss the Raiders game on Dec. 18, fewer if there’s an appeal or a delay to the suspension.
NOTE: As one e-mailer pointed out and doubtless many more have realized, it’s a three-game suspension because Suh has already played this week.
Suh is almost certainly facing a big penalty for stomping on an opposing lineman and then giving an incomprehensible explanation in rationalizing it afterward.
“Yeah, I know he’s on the schedule,” Jackson said. “Are you kidding me? Can we make sure he doesn’t play against us?”
Jackson made it clear Suh wasn’t his player and it wasn’t his business, but did say, “As I’ve said before with our personal fouls, I just don’t think there’s a place in the league for things where people can potentially be hurt.”
He doesn’t expect to see a similar foul by anyone on his team.
“I don’t have that issue on this team, I don’t,” Jackson said. “We’ve come close, but we don’t have that issue. We’re not going to do that. There’s some lines we’re not going to cross here at the Raiders.”
– Bears returns specialist Devin Hester (shin) didn’t practice for the second straight day but is listed as probable.
– Richard Seymour (knee) practiced for the first time since the San Diego game, was limited, but should play in some role. The same cannot be said for defensive end Jarvis Moss, listed as out with a hamstring injury. Defensive end Lamarr Houston (knee) practiced for the second straight day and will likely face Chicago.
– Bears running back Matt Forte has 1,960 yards receiving since 2008, trailing only Ray Rice (2,044) among NFL backs during that span. He’ll be a big challenge for linebackers Aaron Curry, Rolando McClain and Kamerion Wimbley (on first down), as well as safeties Tyvon Branch, Michael Huff and Mike Mitchell, when called upon.
Hanie, as a young quarterback, will look to Forte often when in trouble.
“They tie the screen game into it, they tie checkdowns into it,” Bresnahan said. “He is a true weapon and they want to get the ball into his hands as many times as possible.”
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November 25th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
1st< Go Raiders!!!!
November 25th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Hum…..
James Harrison was Undrafted
Tommy Kelly Undrafted
Arian Foster Undrafted
Kurt Warner was undrafted
Wes Welker undrafted
Antonio Gates was undrafted
Tom Brady was a 6th round pick
So you can find some gems at lower rounds or not being drafted at all.
So Tom Brady has 4 superbowl Wins, and Carson Palmer was the 1st overall pick and has 0 superbowls. Both have been injured. Should we get rid of him because you can always find replacements at lower round in the draft (just as an example, you can do this for every position).
November 25th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
I mean 3 super bowl wins
for Tom Brady
November 25th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Three is better than 2, but still less than we need.
November 25th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Spy Hester with Mitchell!
November 25th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
I meant Forte!
November 25th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
What about Seabass, Jerry?
VittorioTafur Janikowski on hamstring: “I’m ready, feeling good. It has gotten better every week. I can still feel it little bit when I’m stretching …
” … but I don’t think it will affect my kicking anymore.”
about 1 hour ago
Oh, nevermind Jer. Vittorio is on top of the subject…
November 25th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
– It would take a four-game suspension from commissioner Roger Goodell for Ndamukong Suh to miss the Raiders game on Dec. 18, fewer if there’s an appeal or a delay to the suspension.
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Emperor Goodell will bring the hammer down like Mighty Thor, on a boy named Suh…
November 25th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
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NEW!~ 11-25-11: KICK RETURNS IN QUESTION
Injuries and new additions on Special Teams could pose a problem for both squads when the Bears come to town on Sunday.
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November 25th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
The question isn’t whether McFadden is a good player or not, or whether the Raiders could immediately find someone anywhere near as dynamic. The questions are:
1) Do the Raiders think it’s reasonable to re-sign McFadden after his contract is done, assuming they’ll get +/- 8 games a season from him due to recurring injuries?
2) If the answer to #1 is no, is it a better move for the Raiders long-term to explore trade options to get A) salary cap relief and B) additional draft picks?
3) Can the Raiders find a RB capable of being a solid contributor to insert alongside Michael Bush for 12-16 games per season, rather than a dynamic (although not completely unstoppable) player for 6-10 games per season?
Best case scenario for the Raiders is McFadden re-structuring his contract. But as I’ve said before, given McFadden’s production when healthy, his track record of injury, and the already-short shelf life of NFL running backs, I’m not sure that’s going to be possible.
November 25th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
To Answer the question yes he is that good and no they couldn’t find a home run hitter like him.
November 25th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Wow Chuck is finally catching on, not throwing the house at Hanie is the right thing to do, this guy is going to take off and run after watching tebow and pobder something sunk in.
November 25th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Raiders will not let Dmac go. I think Jackson is smart, and after all the dnp’s you can make a case to let him go, but the smart money says he is going nowhere. Now how do we convince Bush to stay and guarantee playing time.
November 25th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
YoungAmerican –
To go along with your post, I was thinking about this the other day. And a thought crossed my mind. Maybe the Raiders are trying to keep McFadden as healthy as possible for two reasons. One, so that he can be of use later in the season and if we make it to the playoffs, and two, so that we can get really good value for him come the offseason. Why the second? Because the more we play Bush, and the more we see that he is a very capable and what seems like more durable back than McFadden, the more likely we are to test the market for Darren. Plus we have Taiwan, a McFadden like back, whose potential is still unknown. Then we draft a RB with our third (the pick we will get for losing Namdi, Miller, and Gallery) and we are set at RB for a cheaper and a longer period of time. Plus now that we seem to have developed a passing game, the running game is not as important. Not to say it isn’t, but we can do fine with backs like Bush, Taiwan, Reece, and whoever else we get. If not through the draft, than in the free agency.
I think IF we were to trade McFadden this offseason, we would probably get a first and a 3rd or first and 4th. Which would give us more picks this draft and free up some cap space like you said.
I don’t know if trading McFadden is the best thing to do, but it wouldn’t be the end of the world. I am not saying we should by any means, but it certainly is an intriguing scenario.
And for the record, I do like McFadden. A whole lot. And I know it’s a luxury and a must to have 2 really good backs in the NFL now a days. So I am not promoting the idea to trade him, just bringing up food for thought.
as always, GO RAIDERS!
November 25th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
i forgot Ausberry can play WR. Mane, this team has some serious depth.
no need to rush DHB back just hit em with alot of Murph,Chaz,Reece,Bossman,Houz,and Aussie
November 25th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
very interesting post14, i agree to keep DMC…interesting nontheless
November 25th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Not only that but HUE really knows how great Run Dmc is. He talks about it all the time even.
November 25th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
About this game coming up. This is Schillens and Muphy’s chance to show they still got the type of talent they showed the past couple of seasons. They better take this opportunity by the horns and make the most of it. If not, then I think we will be in for a long day. The Bears have a good D, and Bush alone I don’t think will be able to carry to team to victory. I guess a game and situation like this one makes a good argument to not ever trade McFadden huh?
Seriously though, I think that Chaz and Lou need to make this one count, because we will need all our weapons to beat this defense.
It will be a good and interesting game to watch for sure.
Will Taiwan finally get his first TD?
CHI 13 OAK 16
as always, GO RAIDERS!
November 25th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
If Taiwan Jones is out, it’ll be a bigger problem for the Raiders than Ford and/or Moore being out. Bush needs a change-of-pace guy to spell him, especially if he’s going to be up against guys like Urlacher and Briggs.
If Moore, Ford, AND DHB are out, it’s not going to be an easy day for the Raiders.
Boss and Myers are going to have to help Barnes. Chicago has been moving Peppers around quite a bit. He sees time at LDE and DT.
Raiders have to shut Forte down. He’s the kind of runner the Raider defense struggles against – shifty cutback runner who also excels in the passing game. Gap discipline is a must. If they overpursue, Forte will make them pay with big runs.
November 25th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Go Raiders!
November 25th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Next man up after Bush, or changeup guy, would be Rock Cartright?
November 25th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Sorry, Rock Cartwright.
November 25th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
I would assume so. No other RBs on the roster as far as I’m aware. Reece might see a few more carries than usual, as well.
I like Rock, but he’s not much of a change-of-pace back. Good for a few carries of 2 or 3 yards each, not very explosive at this point in his career. Better as a pure special teamer.
November 25th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
VittorioTafur Janikowski on hamstring: “I’m ready, feeling good. It has gotten better every week. I can still feel it little bit when I’m stretching …
” … but I don’t think it will affect my kicking anymore.”
about 1 hour ago
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and then Jano went on to add that his massage therapist has done a good job on his leg three to four times a day, and his happy endings have really been the key.
November 25th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Just want to drop in and say hi to everybody. Been a long time reader of your blog and its bout time I checked in to say hello. For all the latest and current news on the Raiders, from the fans and the writers, this is the place.
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders
November 25th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
I hope no body in here has gone thru the hell I have after eating some bad turkey. Nobody put the turkey in the fridge last night but I ate it anyway this morning. You do not want to know the details, just do not eat any turkey that has not been fridged.
November 25th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Feel your pain. I came down with stomach flu the day before Thanksgiving. I was leaking liquid evil from my a**hole well into the night. Terrible stuff.
November 25th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
My head was spinnin so bad, there were turkeys swirlin round and round. Hundreds of them. Laughing at me too. I wanted to go to the supermarket and find one just so I could beat the sh1t out of it. But I was pretty much one on one with the toilet and couldn’t get away. Feelin a little better now.
November 25th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
anybody know if MR ‘cracked the ice’ with his cousin? He was talkin bout it last week but haven’t read all the posts.
November 25th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Not sure you want to “really” know that Elvis….
November 25th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
The defense needs to play well and the O needs to not turn the ball over. Do that and not let Hester beet us on special teams and we should be able to come away with a hard fought victory.
November 25th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Captn Cracker, where do you live?
I put the turkey carcass in my garage since there is not room in any of the fridges currently. But it was not particularly cold last night here on the Cali/Neva stateline.
November 25th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
JLofty Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Captn Cracker, where do you live?
I put the turkey carcass in my garage since there is not room in any of the fridges currently. But it was not particularly cold last night here on the Cali/Neva stateline.
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Eastern Wash. Freezin over here, but the stoves were goin and the house was warm. Lots of people we didn’t want freezin, so we cranked up the heat. No one put the turkey away. Might of been bad stuffin too.
November 25th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Yeah, EW, that’s cold I understand. Not fun. I am the canary in the coal mine when it comes to food handling issues….
November 25th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
5.8RaiderReign8 Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Spy Hester with Mitchell!
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I was hopin that Mitchell would be spying on Hanie. MM34 might over pursue, but if he hits him….ouch.
November 25th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Albert Haynesworth was suspended for five games for stomping on the head of Dallas Cowboy Andre Gurode. Suh didn’t go for the head so that might make a difference, but I would expect some kind of multiple game suspention.
November 25th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
This cat might be suspended by the time we play.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d824760af/article/packers-lb-walden-to-remain-in-jail-over-the-weekend?module=HP11_headline_stack
November 25th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
It is very likely the Raiders will see Cincinnati in the first round of the playoffs.
November 25th, 2011 at 6:52 pm
When I hear these stories about ptomaine poisoning it reminds me of a restaurant owner who told me in a Brooklyn accent, “You’re takin’ your f’n life in your hands every time you go out to eat.”
November 25th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
Every week I think the injury situation will have to start getting better soon, and every week it seems to get worse. Murphy and Chaz need to really step it up, and Palmer is just getting use to Moore and DHB, and now he has to get his timing down with the other guys. Hopefully Houshmandzadeh can come through as well, and Reece, Boss, and Myers as well.
November 25th, 2011 at 7:18 pm
Wowo Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
silverback Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Rob_raider Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
yeah, love how jerry is trying to anticipate trouble here with dmc. give it a rest man. if he comes back for next week’s practice, he’ll play. it’s not preseason, idiot.
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McFadden probably won’t give Jerry the time of day and this is the way he extracts his revenge.
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Some people on this blog are so ignorant..
I’m sure Jerry has more of an idea about DMAC’s status then you two.
And I will definately put more faith in what Jerry says rateher than your unfounded opinions on DMAC’s health
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well, my friend, if u paid attention to this blog, you would know jerry and steve know just about as much as you. i, on the other hand, am right on most issues.
when dmc comes back, he will play right away. maybe not 25 touches but about 15.
and tonight, jerry, apparently having read my “idiot” remark fished for hue to confirm dmc would sit out. and of course hue said yeah, he would need time. duh. but notice jerry didn’t ask him if he would or wouldn’t. he tried to get the answer he wanted by saying “don’t u think he will need time?” what’s hue gonna say? no? but at least jerry is reading my posts. too bad he feels compelled to prove himself instead of knowing what he’s talking about to begin with.
November 25th, 2011 at 7:22 pm
I have a feeling Reece, Schilens, and Boss have big games for us.
November 25th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
Code black *****
November 25th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
So Chicago has a good screen game.
Rut Roh.
We don’t defend the screen well.
November 25th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
This parade of injuries is really wearing thin man. Just when we get a top-notch QB capable of leading this offense to new heights DMAC and our receivers start going down. It’s been like a tryout camp for poor Carson.
On a lighter note, one of the “spokesmen” for the Occupy camp up here got busted for skipping a court date for placing a hidden camera in a womens washroom. Perv…
November 25th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Hope MR doesn’t read that (#45)…It’ll give him an idea for his next dating club adventure.
November 25th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Slow in here tonight. Guess everyone’s all beer and turkeyed out. Being the professional I am, I was fully recovered by noon.
Later Nation…
November 25th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
I know I shouldn’t be but i’m ticked off at McFadden. It doesn;t make sense and it’s not his fault per se, but i’m sick of this guy only playing part of a season…EVERY season.
He’s fragile. He’s injury prone and at the end of the day he’s just a big tease.
I went thru this with Bo Jackson and now McFadden.
All we are left with is a bunch of You Tube clips and reminiscences of what coulda been.
Trade his broken azz.
November 25th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
51.Just Fire Baby Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Mcfadden has had more games in sweatpants than good games. The only reason we shouldn’t trade him is because we wouldn’t get shat for him.
——————————————————-more ignorant bullsh!t. u really need to give it a rest. u guys really dont value great players.
November 25th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
DMAC will come back…”at some point” as Hue says and he’ll play the first few games of next season and rush for 500 yards and score 8 td’s and then he’ll get tackled and a guy will fall on his foot and he’ll have another little sprain, and then we’ll be bullshooted by Hue and McFadden will never play again.
Or…they trade him and he’ll go to another team and get injured and we’ll all be happy we let him go.
November 25th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
49.armond Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
51.Just Fire Baby Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Mcfadden has had more games in sweatpants than good games. The only reason we shouldn’t trade him is because we wouldn’t get shat for him.
——————————————————-more ignorant bullsh!t. u really need to give it a rest. u guys really dont value great players.
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What good is a “great” player who never plays?
November 25th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
#41-Unbelievable.It is really unbelievable some of the crap you read on here.
November 25th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
No one is questioning DMAC’s “talent”. I question (rightly so) his durability.
He has proven he’s injury prone and cannot last a season.
Like I said; awesome you tube clips we can watch for years to come of some of his great runs.
“Beast”? NO. A beast suggests a tough, durable force.
He’s very talented no doubt, but at the end of the day what good is he on the sideline half the year… or more?
November 25th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Hey even the all time injured player chaz is healthy enough to play this year maybe dmac can stay healthy next year as well
November 25th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
all this trade dmc talk is stupid. fugg the draft and the dmc hate. i remember when people talked about trading bush when dmc was kickin azz. now its trade dmc time. yall can be so 2-faced. if he does get traded i hope he goes on to kick azz and puts up 250 yards and 5 tds against us to teach yall a lesson. this aint madden where u can play amateur gm. keep both rbs and if u choose 1 its dmc. i dont advocate getting rid of either 1 of them. dmc blows up lb’s in pass protection unlike bush. even frank gore goes heads up with them. bush is as big as a lb but dives at their feet. he is the reason for palmer having that int in SD and he blew some blocks last week. yall ever think of that?
November 25th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Great players don’t just fall out of trees.Even if a great player can only play 1/2 the games,wouldn’t you rather have him on your side than against you?
November 25th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
51.Gerard Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
49.armond Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
51.Just Fire Baby Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Mcfadden has had more games in sweatpants than good games. The only reason we shouldn’t trade him is because we wouldn’t get shat for him.
——————————————————-more ignorant bullsh!t. u really need to give it a rest. u guys really dont value great players.
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What good is a “great” player who never plays?
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this is the kind of stupid sh!t im talkin about. wtf do u mean he never plays? how does he play part of the season. the man has averaged 13 games a year the last 2 years and i believe 12 his rookie year. injuries happen man. fred jackson is done for the season now. peterson is hurt again. foster has been hurt this year. vick is hurt again. the list goes on and on of good and great players who get hurt. it doesnt stop cuz U want it 2. also, u ever think how dmc feels about this? are u stupid enuff to think that u are more pissed off about this than him. its his career he has to deal with. u on the other will gravitate to the next hot player until he ticks u off for some reason. typical fans in here.
November 25th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Trading McFadden is out of the question. What would we get for him. Nobody is going to give up much for a player with his injury history. We would not get any more than a third for him. Better to keep him and get a few great games out of him.
November 25th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
lefty, these people dont get it. they want what they want now like a bunch of spoiled children. we are having our best season in a decade yet they wanna talk about trading our best player and the draft. they wanna trade dmc for picks that they will go on to biotch about for years. they hate our 1rst round picks but then want to acquire more of them for proven players. people talked sh!t about charles woodson and now look at him. he’s been healthy and used much better in GB and he is a first ballot HOFr. dmc is 24 years old and has his whole career in front of him no matter what some indignant prognosticators(JFB) in here say. what we say doesnt mean sh1t in the long run. i swear more people care about being right than wanting whats best for the team. whats best is that we get healthy and prove how deeply talented we are.
November 25th, 2011 at 8:48 pm
Well I tend to think that the key to our running game is our Oline. If Bush had a little more speed, he’d have at least 3 TDs off of those big runs. On those runs, and a lot of DMac’s big runs, they get to the seccond level untouched.
DMac is great player. No question about it.
Bush is outta here at the end of the season. We’ve all known this for the past few years. We’ll get some type of compensatory pick for the guy, I guess.
November 25th, 2011 at 8:58 pm
Post 59 is On Point…
DMac is the man,
can’t wait for him to get back…
November 25th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
jhill
i would like to keep them both but what u said is why u dont give up on dmc so easily. those runs bush doesnt finish off for tds can be the difference in the game. he isnt a game breaker and his pass blocking sucks. i thought he was better than that. he also makes me sick not running big as much as he should. truth be told dmc runs much bigger and tougher than bush. i see dmc take on defenders while bush lays into them cuz he is so big. i still say we find a way to keep both of them.
November 25th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
whats best is that we get healthy and prove how deeply talented we are.
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Truth
November 25th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
Of course i’d rather have DMAC for just a few games WITH us than against us. There is no doubt this guy is a potential game breaker and could be a legend, but…as noted above you have to agree that there aren’t any teams out there who would even give us that much back for him in a trade. What does that say? It says we have a very talented player who is injury prone.
Missing 3 and 4 games a year, every year..and this year maybe 6 or more is not an insignificant thing.
I am not necessarily questioning his toughness; i don’t know how he feels. We never hear him talk. I saw Emmitt Smith carry his team with a seperated shoulder.
This was described as a “mid foot sprain”. Six weeks out?
He’s a great highlight reel. What else can u say? That he’s durable? A workhorse?
I admit I am pretty crabby and being a bit unreasonable maybe. It’s just frustrating that’s all.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:00 pm
Dakota needs to come back in and start a Rue the day DMAC list again…
November 25th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
I would expect a deal would try to get done with Mike Bush in the offseason. Something could be worked out, at a price both parties would think fair. Costly any way ya slice the pie.
In the event nothing happens, ya franchise Mike for one season and re-evaluate everything again. That’s the least of what’s goin to happen. Michael will get Franchised. Which means you’re looking at 8.1 million.
There’s a myriad of things that have to happen in the offseason. Tvon has to get extended. Hope Bush, Curry needs a 2 year deal. We’ll have cash to spend alright.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
We got rid of a guy named charles woodson cause he had foot problems……hows he been doin…hhhmmmmmmmm! You dont get rid of you best player
November 25th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Who would you rather face 2 times a year, DMAC, or MBUSH?
November 25th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Tyvon.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:05 pm
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November 25th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Bottom line is we need to take care of business with the guys who suit up on sunday.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Why do you want to keep someone who makes you sick?
Bush is going to be an everydown back for someone next year. How can anyone deny that he doesn’t want to be the unquestioned starter somewhere?
Taiwan Jones will be the backup next year, and we’ll pick up a FA as our #3 guy.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
No need to worry about all the injuries. Palmer will step up everyones game on offense, and the D will love it.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
When it was reported he had a mid foot sprain it was also reported it could take 6-8 weeks to heal.What is the problem?
November 25th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
We got rid of Woodson because of his agents.
Very similar situation to Nnamdi.
Don’t forget the Polstons signing that franchise offer instead of negotiaiong a long term deal.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:10 pm
lefty12 Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
When it was reported he had a mid foot sprain it was also reported it could take 6-8 weeks to heal.What is the problem?
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Man if DMAC can come back at the latter part of the season healthy, we goin deep into the playoffs!
November 25th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Not worried about next year, and the off season.
go to the NFL website, te have an area called playoff picture, that forcast based on today who is in the playoffs, and the seeding.
It’s week 12, lo and behold the Raiders led the west.
Futhermore, we are in a fight to maintain that lead.
This team if it can pull togather even with the inuries, have the capabilites to do some damage.
Hopefully before playoff time we get back all our wounded. They play some games right before we make our historic playoff run…
I will guarantee you that no one will want to pla a full strength Raider team…
So right now I am going to focus on Sunday..
chicago bears are the enemy….
November 25th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
68.Thec07 Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Who would you rather face 2 times a year, DMAC, or MBUSH?
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bush cuz his azz wont block curry on a blitz.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
Actually we let Woodson go because he wasn’t putting in the necessary work to fulfill his potential and was out partying all the time.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:16 pm
Hanie must be made to sit in a quickly collapsing pocket and suffer.
He must pay for his actions for being the bears starting qb.
As Coach Davis said the qb must go down and must go down hard…
November 25th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
armond Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
68.Thec07 Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Who would you rather face 2 times a year, DMAC, or MBUSH?
bush cuz his azz wont block curry on a blitz.
hahhahahaha…Truth
November 25th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
we need to focus on who’s playing now and let the walking wounded heal up. u guys dont even see that we are in the same position the packers were in last year. hella injuries allowed their backups to develope into quality players.we’ve dealt with major injuries and the death of Al Davis yet we are in 1rst place this late in the season. we havent played our best ball and we might get cj dmc ford and jones back the final month of the season when we need them the most.
wouldnt surprise me if that happens. if it does the afc better watch out. we dont even know how good we really are just yet.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Since when did Davis care about his players partying?
I remember it being a pretty big deal that the Polston’s got Woodson to sign that franchise tender and take up all that salary cap space. The Raiders were NOT expecting that to happen. They were expecting to negotiate a long term deal. All that happend around the combine. They were talking about it non stop.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Money ball guys on the D, need to play sound diciplined football. No bone head stunts, gap control, play your role…
Money ball guys also need to make plays…
Routt Wimbley, Seymo, huff, TK …
All you guys need to earn it this week…
November 25th, 2011 at 9:22 pm
I hope we are fully healthy for the GB game.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
A healthy Raider team, going into the playoffs will be a team no one, in the AFC will want to face…
November 25th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Raiders are going to beat gb.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
It is amazing.Early in the season people on here were talking about McFadden being the best RB in the league.Now because he has been injured a few weeks they want to get rid of him.For what?Somebody with half his talent who might play a couple more games a year?And why while we are middle of the play-off hunt are you even discussing trading him next year?We still have a minimum of 6 games left THIS year.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:28 pm
Due to CWoods night life,the old man wouldn’t commit to him.It had just as much to do with him leaving as the contract.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:29 pm
We gotta take care of the bears..
We need to beat them soundly…
Protect home field advantage…
Protect our AFC west lead…
November 25th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
Its agreat thing we have solid depth at WR. I look for big games from our Wr’s…
Also look for us to run some 2 TE formations…
Meyers, Bosss, and Reece will get plenty of consideration…
Ausberry knows 85% of the WR playbook, he may even get some run…
November 25th, 2011 at 9:34 pm
I want the Packers to still be undefeated when we play them so we can give them their first loss
November 25th, 2011 at 9:36 pm
DHB,Chaz,Murray,TJ.Unless someone gets injured,I doubt Ausberry will see any time at WR.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
92.18yearsold18yearfan Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 9:34 pm
I want the Packers to still be undefeated when we play them so we can give them their first loss
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now this is the kind of sh!t we should be talking. yes thec07 we will beat GB. unlike detroit we can and will run the ball. actually kevin smith ran well and then he got hurt.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
I want to win this week,then next week before we even think about GB.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:41 pm
86.Thec07 Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
A healthy Raider team, going into the playoffs will be a team no one, in the AFC will want to face…
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Very true. I don’t know if we’ll ever be fully healthy, but even so, we see it week in week out that the only team beating the Raiders are the Raiders.
It’s taken them all week but Chicago radio has finally convinced themselves they will win with Hanie at QB. Tonight, they were really emphasizing the Raider injuries. Not so much DMAC. They respect Bush but they feel Raiders don’t have any receivers for Carson to throw to.
The guy said tonight “In the Raider passing game get ready for the Carson Palmer TJ Houshmanzadeh show cuz that’s all they’ve got”.
Obviously a bit misinformed. Typical for Chicago sports radio,
November 25th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
i believe all of this adversity will make us strong in the long run. it may be a blessing that this team has had to overcome so much. we have been beaten so much over the years we now have to really earn our respect. this team has been required to be much tougher mentally
than its ever been. this is why i dont believe we will crack down the strecth. the whiners have had it easy this year. they peaked 2 soon and now have 2 prove they can deal with success and adversity the rest of the way. wouldnt be surprised to see them lose 3 more games this year. its not easy to play that good for so long without the complete talent 2 match that record.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
The guy said tonight “In the Raider passing game get ready for the Carson Palmer TJ Houshmanzadeh show cuz that’s all they’ve got”.
Obviously a bit misinformed. Typical for Chicago sports radio,
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Sounds like the typical media when t comes to the Raiders.
Lmurphy was our leading WR last year and was injuried.
Chaz is a stud when healthy.
DHB is a force.
TJ is the vet.
We have a little bit more than they know however, let them convince themselves that they will win, clearly they have not done any homework…
November 25th, 2011 at 9:50 pm
I am out guys however, we will win this sunday. We will
have a 2 game lead in the AFC west at 7-4 with 5 games
to go…
1 NATION…
November 25th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Our offense doesn’t worry me too much as long as #3 is ok.As usual the game will rest on the defense and whether or not we slow down their running game.
November 25th, 2011 at 9:59 pm
I know Thec. I will say that Chi. media has actually been pretty respectful of the Raiders this week. They think highly of the Bears D (rightfully so). It’s just like on here when we all started out thinking we were toast when we knew Boller was gonna start, then by the end of the week we had convinced ourselves that “Hey. This Boller guy can get it done for us after all”.
November 25th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
beat the Bears baby
November 25th, 2011 at 10:27 pm
Code black
November 25th, 2011 at 10:27 pm
56.lefty12 Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Great players don’t just fall out of trees.Even if a great player can only play 1/2 the games,wouldn’t you rather have him on your side than against you?
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This is a great point. I remember coach Davis going out of his way to secure a player that he KNEW was only going to play half a season, whether he was hurt or not. I forgot the name…..BO something or other.
November 25th, 2011 at 10:34 pm
Armond,whats up young fella?Post 97,spot on,these guys are primed to whup ass,one game at a time,the only team/game in GB will be a challenge,the possible snow,chill factor,etc Im sure Palmer has played in snow games,get Dmac back,bring it on!Get healthy,RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 25th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Code black bear killa
November 26th, 2011 at 12:46 am
How doin ya’ll. Just droppin in to say how do.
November 26th, 2011 at 1:38 am
Can’t help but love the way things are coming together. Leading the division without ever being completely healthy and still flying under the radar. I laugh at the “trade McFadden” cries. If it was up to most of you, Darryl Blackstock would be our starting MLB right now.
November 26th, 2011 at 2:56 am
Oakland HQ…
sign FA Armond Smith for RB depth.
he has blazing speed, and is tough between the tackles.
November 26th, 2011 at 2:57 am
Raiders 24 Bears 16
November 26th, 2011 at 4:00 am
You don’t trade away great players. You trade for them.
Despite durability concerns, DMAC when healthy is a great player.
Additionally, I think the value of a game breaking RB tends to be under appreciated and the ability to find one grossly exaggerated.
In my opinion, DMAC is the most complete RB in the NFL. His combination of break away speed, hands and blocking is unmatched by any other RB in the game today. He can finesse you and he can also punish you.
Can’t wait til he gets back.
November 26th, 2011 at 4:03 am
Raiders 20….. Boo Boo’s 17…..
Defensive game…..
November 26th, 2011 at 4:06 am
True… When McFadden gets healthy .. Watch out!!… Were in position for a playoff run…
It’s smart not to push McFadden into playing before he’s 100 %…
November 26th, 2011 at 4:13 am
Suh?… His excuse and explanation are almost as bad as his dirty play…
Just man up… Admitt it….take your punishment and move on…
November 26th, 2011 at 4:26 am
Fingers you still trippin on Suh’s “apology” LMAO!
November 26th, 2011 at 4:28 am
I’m real worried about this game. McCann better not put the rock on the ground or he’ll find himself taking the local bus to the airport before the games over.
November 26th, 2011 at 4:58 am
Carl… Lets just hope Hue got the message across to McCann …. Hang on to the rock….!!..
November 26th, 2011 at 5:03 am
We might even see a Hanie Fumble or int Sunday…..
November 26th, 2011 at 5:31 am
The D will step up, I do believe. A couple of turnovers and prevent, no I hate that word, ELIMINATE the big plays we have been notorious for giving up and we win.
November 26th, 2011 at 6:08 am
Over here Sky have the Raiders as the game of the week tomorrow night.
November 26th, 2011 at 6:11 am
Turnovers,gap control,ints,sacks.Whatever the Raiders do tomorrow night just please – no more penalties.
November 26th, 2011 at 6:17 am
While I’m here…..
20-10 Raiders.
November 26th, 2011 at 7:14 am
Raiders 20 Bears 17
November 26th, 2011 at 7:20 am
Fingers Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 4:06 am
True… When McFadden gets healthy .. Watch out!!… Were in position for a playoff run…
It’s smart not to push McFadden into playing before he’s 100 %…
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yes keep him out get him 1000%
an watch him tear thru the playoffs. Would rather that then have a less than healthy DMC goin in to the playoffs.
Anyone notice Jerrys tweet about DMC needs to be ready for the final 4games an a playoff.
Notice how he didn’t go plural when using playoff(s)
does that mean he thinks were one an done??
November 26th, 2011 at 7:21 am
Armond,
Did you read my posts? I never said we SHOULD trade Darren, I was just making fun of those in here thinking we would get like 1st, 2nd and 4th round picks for him.
Like I referenced, Marshall Faulk in his prime was traded for a 2nd round pick, so I doubt we would even get that for McFadden. Obviously I would much rather keep him than get that.
But history shows that most RB’s, even the Pro Bowl level ones like Darren, are pretty much done after 6-7 years and around 1200-1400 carries.
Darren is at year 4 and close to 600 carries, so he is about halfway done. Bush is an unrestricted FA at the end of the year.
We need to have plan B’s and C’s, in case Bush walks and McFadden is a 10 game a year player.
November 26th, 2011 at 7:27 am
Raider Nation – East checking in…Good Morning Nation!
Black Friday,I headed up north(thru Philly & Jersey)…I had on my Raider T shirt and I could here was,” They look good this year”…”Good luck for the rest of the yr”…”Palmer looks great!”
At my final destination in a Record Store in Princeton an older gentleman was talking to me about the Raiders of the 70’s and he is glad they are back!
Even on the EAST COAST,the Silver & Black is a buzzzz!!!
November 26th, 2011 at 7:31 am
Post126
especially in jersey. They have a booster club there.
November 26th, 2011 at 7:41 am
Was reading the Chicago papers last night and all the stressed were the injuries to DMC,Ford & Moore…I hope they sleep on the healthy receivers.
Now we all had high hopes for the future of Lou Murphy.Obviously Coach hasn’t given up on Murph or he wouldv’e been axed.Let’s hope the Murphy from the last 2 years show up tomorrow! We know Chaz has a huge “upside” and has been productive at critical times this yr(houston & minny). Let’s hope the Bears are reading into what the Chicago media is putting out there.DHB possibly may go…at least suit up…Boss is a weapon that will be used tomorrow.And Myers has been doing a good job.I’d like to see Ausberry in the mix….can we forget about the “matchup nightmare”? Reece. No worries about the offense-it’s all on the O Line.You have to spread this Bears dee out…throw to set up the run.
If anyone saw the Chi/SD game,actually the disChargers played well against them but the turnovers killed SD.
And in closing,I am not buying into this Caleb Hanie crap.They caught lightning in a bottle last year with the guy…trmw that game will prove to have been a fluke!!!
November 26th, 2011 at 7:42 am
We need to have plan B’s and C’s, in case Bush walks and McFadden is a 10 game a year player.
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Plan B is Taiwan Jones.
Plan C will be acquired with our compensatory 3rd rd pick.
November 26th, 2011 at 7:45 am
NFL NETWORK
Baldinger,Theisman,Sharpe all picked Bears
Millen picks Raiders
November 26th, 2011 at 7:47 am
I am not buying into this Caleb Hanie crap
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It’s a legit point since we lost against scrub backup QB Tebow, and almost let Ponder come back.
Our defense SHOULD be able to hold this offense to 10 pts or less. I think that is the type of progression we are all looking for.
November 26th, 2011 at 7:50 am
Our defense SHOULD be able to hold this offense to 10 pts or less. I think that is the type of progression we are all looking for.
ABSOLUTE TRUTH!!!
November 26th, 2011 at 8:17 am
Ravenaider Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 7:50 am
Our defense SHOULD be able to hold this offense to 10 pts or less. I think that is the type of progression we are all looking for.
ABSOLUTE TRUTH!!!
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Why would you think that? Couldn’t hold Ponder and Tebow to that. I don’t think Chuckie B could stop the bed and breakfast offense from scoring 2 TDs.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:20 am
McFootInjury is a poor influence on the young guns on offense. Jacoby and Denarius and Taiwan see McFootInjury dogging it for months with his walking boot and they want in on that action.
Defense is another matter. Huff takes his walking boot off and plays in games. Same with McClain. Seymour just straps it on and goes.
Who’d a thunk that Chaz would be ambulatory this late in the year?
November 26th, 2011 at 8:22 am
Whatever happened to Lil’ Nicky?
November 26th, 2011 at 8:32 am
Mornin nation,
All this talk about trading dmac is silly! Only place dmac is going is downfield. Best way to keep him healthy is to share touches with bush. Let bush pound the D for awhile to soften them up them unleash the lightning!!!
November 26th, 2011 at 8:37 am
vegas
i did read your posts and maybe i didnt get that u were making fun of guys saying we could get a 1rst 2nd or 3rd for him. my bad. i do however think u play the statistics game 2 much when u talk about rb’s being undrafted or late round picks. the average year for a rb may be short but i dont look at it that way. my problem is dmc isnt an ordinary back even if he plays 13 games a year. i also hate when people say he misses half the season when thats far from the truth. a statistician such as yourself would agree with me on that right?
November 26th, 2011 at 8:39 am
111.RAIDERMAN99 Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 4:00 am
You don’t trade away great players. You trade for them.
Despite durability concerns, DMAC when healthy is a great player.
Additionally, I think the value of a game breaking RB tends to be under appreciated and the ability to find one grossly exaggerated.
In my opinion, DMAC is the most complete RB in the NFL. His combination of break away speed, hands and blocking is unmatched by any other RB in the game today. He can finesse you and he can also punish you.
Can’t wait til he gets back.
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exactly
November 26th, 2011 at 8:41 am
It’s a legit point since we lost against scrub backup QB Tebow, and almost let Ponder come back.
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Hanie isn’t even in the same class as Ponder and Tebow.
Your talking about two guys who started for years at FSU and Florida and were 1st round picks, to a guy who started at Colorado State and was a late round pick.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:42 am
Sheesh guyd are really buying what hanie is selling. Im not sayong he is bad but not eceryone is as good as last year…see vick but the kid could do damage our D jus has to show up
November 26th, 2011 at 8:44 am
my problem is dmc isnt an ordinary back even if he plays 13 games a year. i also hate when people say he misses half the season when thats far from the truth. a statistician such as yourself would agree with me on that right?
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13 games of a 2010-2011 Darren McFadden would be great!!!
Tough to get 16 games from a top flight, 25 touches a game RB in today’s NFL, but I am concerned (not worried but concerned) that his injury history is piling up a little.
This year will be the least amount of games he has played so far, so it seems like it is getting worse not better.
Like I said weeks ago, I would be very suprised if 4-5 years from now, Bush and McFadden were Raiders.
RB’s run in cycles, even Pro Bowl ones. HOF ones are different, and I don’t think either are HOFers.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:49 am
ravenaider Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 7:45 am
NFL NETWORK
Baldinger,Theisman,Sharpe all picked Bears
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YES!!! When it comes to picking close ones these clowns are wrong more often than not.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:53 am
Hanie isn’t even in the same class as Ponder and Tebow.
Your talking about two guys who started for years at FSU and Florida and were 1st round picks, to a guy who started at Colorado State and was a late round pick.
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This from the guy that keeps posting about how frequently “gems can be found” in the later rounds of the draft.
Best I can rememeber Caleb Hanie acquitted himself pretty well against the Packers in the NFC championship game a year ago. Christian Ponder hasn’t even played a full season as an NFL starter, and Tebow is as one-dimensional as any QB that’s ever played in the NFL.
To say that Hanie is not in the same class as those two guys is absurd.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:53 am
JFB is right. Not many RB’s last more than 6 years.
I think we should sign Bush to a starter’s value contract and have him split time with DMC. Darren can’t handle 25 touches a game, obviously. Give them each 15 or so a game.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:53 am
140.BewareofRaiders Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 8:42 am
Sheesh guyd are really buying what hanie is selling. Im not sayong he is bad but not eceryone is as good as last year…see vick but the kid could do damage our D jus has to show up
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One would think with all the running Qb’s we have been burned by this season they would have plenty on film of what not to do. Lets hope they have learned from the past and shut this clown down.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:55 am
History has shown that if anyone can make a backup QB look all-pro it’s the Raider D.
November 26th, 2011 at 9:04 am
M Lonetree Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 8:20 am
McFootInjury dogging it for months
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Man, I hope this is sarcasm. Dogging it? Really?
November 26th, 2011 at 9:13 am
This from the guy that keeps posting about how frequently “gems can be found” in the later rounds of the draft.
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When it comes to RB’s and O-lineman, absolutely.
Not QB’s and pass-rushers as much. Look at the top sack leaders and QB rating guys.
Mostly all 1st round picks, very few late-round guys.
Hanie played well for about a quarter in the playoff game, than threw 2 picks and iced the game.
Ponder and Tebow will be starting NFL games 4 years from now. Hanie will be back in Fort Collins peddling life insurance.
November 26th, 2011 at 9:15 am
YES dogging it. Well said Lonetree.
DMAC is simply not a man.
Every year with the feet injuries? Cmon Nancy!
November 26th, 2011 at 9:19 am
If you want to put a positive spin on things. We have had a chance to see how well our back ups are in a lot of positions. Not to mention getting these guys real time playing experience. Not the prescribe way to evaluate players but we know where we are.
November 26th, 2011 at 9:23 am
Ponder and Tebow will be starting NFL games 4 years from now. Hanie will be back in Fort Collins peddling life insurance.
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We’re talking this Sunday JFB, not four years from now. Hanie has been in Martz’ system longer than Ponder’s been in the NFL. That counts. Tebow can’t throw the ball as an NFL quarterback right now. That counts, too.
November 26th, 2011 at 9:23 am
Don’t remember McFoot having these issues in college. I remember something about wearing different shoes in the nfl his first year when he had the turf toe issues. Did he ever change back?
November 26th, 2011 at 9:24 am
149.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 9:15 am
YES dogging it. Well said Lonetree.
DMAC is simply not a man.
Every year with the feet injuries? Cmon Nancy!
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let the stupid bullsh!t begin.
November 26th, 2011 at 9:31 am
This OSU QB can’t hit the side of a damn barn.
November 26th, 2011 at 9:34 am
Well this Sunday, I am not at all concerned with Hanie. I would be suprised if they had him throw more than 17 passes. He has also never started an NFL game, and we will rattle him and wouldn’t be suprised if we knocked him out of the game.
I am worried about the Bears defense. Someone posted that they are the 30th “ranked” pass defense, but that is a stat that is based off yards per game. I like to look at QB rating against, and they are 9th in the league in that category.
They need to change the passing defense “rankings” away from yards allowed per game.
As an example, this past weekend Cam Newton threw for 350 yards, 0 TD’s, 4 INT’s and had a 50-ish QB rating.
If an opposing defense got that every game, the team would probably go 16-0, lead the NFL in turnover difference and opposing QB rating and…….have the last “ranked” pass defense due to the yardage, lol.
November 26th, 2011 at 9:41 am
Hanie is definitely a step down from Cutler, but he knows Martz’ system and has been preparing all week to be the starter.
I just hope our defense takes him more seriously than you do, JFB. Underestimating guys like that can get you beat, especially when he plays for a team that can run the ball and that plays good defense.
November 26th, 2011 at 9:45 am
The Bears were interested inacquiring Orton, but Orton fell to the Chiefs because of their record position.
The Bears went to plan B, which was signing Josh McCown
to a one year contract.
Thus, the reality of the Bears situation is easy to see: “It’s desperation, pure and simple!” They’re stuck with Hanie and their backup in an unprepared Josh McCown is as bad as it can get.
We need TJ Housh to get up and earn the bucks he’s been paid. He was given the time to see the birth of his new child, now he has to come here and produce like the vetran they clain he is and show the chemistry
that he’s suppose to have with Palmer. Fine, show it and contribute it, this Sunday against the Bears.
Pressure and a few hard hits on Hanie and maybe we’ll
see the Josh, McCown, that is. (smile) Either way, the QB is the most important player to a teams ability to win, and the Bears going with Hanie isn’t a good position to be in. We’ll be OK, even with many injuries and we’ll win.
Raiders 27 – Bears 17
November 26th, 2011 at 9:50 am
Edward Teach Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 9:41 am
Hanie is definitely a step down from Cutler, but he knows Martz’ system and has been preparing all week to be the starter.
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Isn’t Martz the guy that turned a grocery clerk into an all-pro and world champ.
November 26th, 2011 at 9:55 am
Theo07…post 77 & 90:
I fully agree with your statement that…no team will want to face a “full strength Raiders.” However, that’s contingent on a Raiders team that continues to win. Without winning the next two games, no one will fear us. Therefore, we must and we have to win against the Bears without Cutler and the Dolphins who have a losing record. Big game tomorrow. A win is critical and it maintains our grip on the division lead.
I expect Denver to start losing as defenses start to concentrate on stopping the run and containing Tebow.
Make Tebow beat you with his arm.
November 26th, 2011 at 9:57 am
– Bresnahan said last week’s game plan for Christian Ponder included ways to keep the rookie quarterback in the pocket and that they simply weren’t executed.
“We had two missed assignments in pressure packages where we should have had an extra guy there,” Bresnahan said.
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Clean up this type of foolishness MM34, and we won’t have to worry about teams with backup QBs playing.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:00 am
DMAC = malingerer
November 26th, 2011 at 10:03 am
Silverback…post #158:
No, he isn’t. You’re giving too much credit to Martz.
Martz was fortunate enough to have a great passer like
Kurt Warner and the receivers to compliment him. What has Martz done since…fade into the sunset like the rat, Sha-na-rat. If Martz was that good, tell me what he’s done lately. Nothing. He’s over rated, in my humble opinion.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:09 am
Hagar,
I’m pretty sure defenses were keying on Tebow and stopping the run every week this year.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:13 am
J Hill Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 9:57 am
Clean up this type of foolishness MM34, and we won’t have to worry about teams with backup QBs playing.
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Truth. When I drink the kool-aid I see the defense getting of the field and becoming dominant.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:15 am
Martz helped the Bears win the NFC North and a playoff game last year, despite a terrible O-line.
Martz has made productive receivers out of 5th rounder Johnny Knox, 3rd rounder Earl Bennett, and fake WR Devin Hester.
That is something, right?
November 26th, 2011 at 10:29 am
Listening is an art some on here haven’t mastered. Let me try again.
MICHAEL BUSH WILL BE FRANCHISED BY THE OAKLAND RAIDERS FOR THE 2012 SEASON. HE’S NOT SIGNING WITH ANYONE TO A LONG-TERM DEAL IN THE FUTURE UNLESS IT’S WITH THE RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 26th, 2011 at 10:33 am
This is yet another one of those ‘get over the hump’ games that the Raids have faced in the last 2 seasons and haven’t had much success with.
If you bust your tail and put yourself in a position to take control of the division, then dammit, seize the moment and do it.
Raids should have already done so. The KC game (despite Boller at QB) was an opportunity that got away. The Denver loss was another effort from a team not ready to ’seal the deal’.
Listen, if you can march into Houston and SD and come away with vital wins, then you sure as hell should be able to beat Tim Tebow and the Mules in your own house. Serious contenders must not let games like that get away. Well, the Raids did, but they’re still in prime position and control their own fate.
Time to stop wasting golden opportunities. What could have been a cake walk with wins over KC and Denver has turned into a precarious nail biter with no room for error.
Beat the freaking Bears.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:33 am
I’ve always said that suh was a dirty asss player Ans some knuckle heads even here continue to defend him.. I wish we had him.. but he’s definitely not much of a good Guy… hope he gets suspended and we don’t face him..
November 26th, 2011 at 10:39 am
Anyone with common sense shouldn’t defend stomping. That’s ridiculous.
He’s a force to be reckoned with when he’s not intentionally trying to severely injure people.
Dude, we think this guy’s bad. I’m waiting on Vontaze Burfict. Who’s got anger issues himself. May become the first player to actually kill on the field.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:48 am
It is pretty much guaranteed that Hanie will have a great game tomorrow. That is what the Raiders do.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:05 am
Burfict is so incredibly overrated by some in here.
Both the sporting news and local AZ paper reported he has been the 3rd best LB on his own team this year.
Burfict=Andy Katzenmoyer
All hype and YouTube clips
November 26th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Oh I’m not ready 2 comment on his talent, but his anger is his detriment.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Raiders 38-10
November 26th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Palmer lights up Chitowns dinged up secondary
November 26th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Wasn’t saying it was you Sean, but there are some on here that think he is great.
He is not.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:17 am
@Just Fire Baby
I don’t anything 2 2 special there, Just, maybe I’m not looking at the whole picture.
Guy has marginal intangibles. Specifically his anger, he’s good for at least 15 yards every game.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:20 am
Post 166,
You think bush is worth top 5 runnIng back money? They won’t use the tag on him to rent him for a year at that price. It’s a contract or out for him.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:21 am
Just google his name and overrated and read all the articles.
Mark May, az papers, they clown him.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:26 am
He would make 7.7 mil for one year. Average of the highest paid player of his position over the last 5 years. That’s a ton for a #2.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:27 am
The last two games we won came with a 100 yard rusher. I don’t see Bush ripping the Bears D for a hundred. We’re so much better now. But still have a lot of work to do. I said we’d lose 3 more games this season. I can’t see why the Bears won’t be one of them, considering I don’t think we’re quite good enough yet to best good defensive teams.
Bears 21, Raiders 13.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:29 am
The transition tag is morelikely for Bush .
Can’t see the franchise for him and honestly he might not sign it anyways.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:32 am
This Raider team reminds me of the ‘99 team. All the wheels in place. Yet still just missing a gear. Next year will be like the 2000 team. Hopefully we don’t face a defense as good as the ‘00 Ravens in the playoffs, though.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:34 am
Dmac was leading the NFL in rushing before he Injured his foot… I Like bush and wish he would stay.. But our offensive line opens gaping holes for him as well..its not all bush..
November 26th, 2011 at 11:37 am
He’s worth the Franchise tag for one year if ya can’t reach a deal. In the post, it should be inferred the Franchise is contigency based only
@nwr8
Call me Sean.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:40 am
Tyvon won’t be franchised. Or Shouldn’t be franchised.
Need to sign a lineman or two.
Need a solid #2 cornerback (Cortland Finnegan my personal choice)
Have to spend the money carefully.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:41 am
Raidersean,
Also with the new cba, you can’t use both the franchise and the transition tag in the same year. It’s one or the other.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:44 am
Raidersean,
Contingent on what?
November 26th, 2011 at 11:47 am
If you franchise Bush your looking at giving him a 7 million payraise. That would definately cost us a player or two and impact depth.
I don’t think he would get a huge contract on the open market. Teams are getting waaaaay too much production from guys like Forte, Foster and Jackson at around 500K a year.
3 years at 3.5 per year should get the job done.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:51 am
What if Mark winds up being like DeBartolo? Just throws Hue the checkbook, “sign who you can”, with someone making sure we stay out of cap trouble, Trask, I guess. That would be awesome. We might be on the cusp of the team of this decade. And the league will have no reason to sabotage us anymore because Al’s gone.
November 26th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Bush is history. Someone will over pay him.
Great guy, like him and under used by Oakland. Great hans, can throw and one of the better blocers though hes struggled man on man blocking last 2 games.
November 26th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
189. The League will continue to sabotage us because,m Al or no, we’re still the Raiders
November 26th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Franchise Bush?????
First of all, I’m tired of franchising guys and getting locked into overpaying to keep them. From Nnamdi to Wimbley, and even Woodson.
The main issue with Bush is, HAS TO BE, playing time.
Do you guys really think this cat wants to be a backup?????
He will certainly get a chance to start for someone next year.
November 26th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Branch isn’t going anywhere, and it won’t get anywhere near needing to franchise him.
He’ll be starting for us your years to come.
November 26th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
So we get to see a lot of Lou Murphy and Chaz this weekend, eh?
November 26th, 2011 at 12:28 pm
Yeah stoked to see murph back out ther remember he was our best wr the last few years and our qb play wasnt that good
November 26th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
bottom line-you either keep bush OR Mcfadden . I keep bush-he fits the bully and mcfragile out too much-develop tj
November 26th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
I tried telling people who thought once al was gone.. what makes you think the league will start liking us.. its apparent after last weeks game.. the league still has it in for the raiders..they always will.. they don’t like what the organization stands for.. and they despise Raiders fans.. but you still have the same mindless idiots that think that because davis is gone things are going to miraculously change for the better.. complete wishful thinking….or being naive. .
November 26th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
I would never give up dmac for bush… that’s complete crazy talk…
November 26th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
If we get productivity from the vetran T.J. Houshmanzadel, who is suppose to be in sink with Palmer, and if Murphy can take advantage of the opportunity to redeem himself, after an excellent year, last year…and if the Chaz plays to ability…then throw in Boss and a Marcel Reese out of the backfield…hey, we’re good to go. I see no problem with our wide receivers. Maybe even DHB will play and contribute.
The game will be decided on our defense containing Hanie and forcing him to win the game. And, that’s doubtful that he can do, win the game.
PS: Footnote: It’s great to see that the Rat, Sha-na-rat is losing and that his skins are @ 3 – 7. Serves the rat…he’s where he belongs.
November 26th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
I need 2 #1s for DMac.
Anything short of that is wasted conversation.
November 26th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
GoodOle00 Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
189. The League will continue to sabotage us because,m Al or no, we’re still the Raiders
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Why would the league sabotage us just for being the Raiders? Does the league not like the colors silver and black? Are they not fans of pirates?
November 26th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
hue wont pay 2 RB’s starting salaries when only one plays-he’s not that stupid
November 26th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
GhostRaiders, you said the league doesn’t like what the Raiders stand for. Elaborate on that. What do they Raiders stand for?
November 26th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
The game will be decided on our defense containing Hanie and forcing him to win the game. And, that’s doubtful that he can do, win the game.
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CONTAINMENT CONTAINMENT CONTAINMENT should be plastered on the lockeroom wall.
Usually most QB’s will roll to their strongside.The DE has to not be overly aggressive on the edge during the pass rush.I know everybody wants to take the QB’s head off but someone has to lay in wait for the guy if he should allude the rush.This takes a disciplined and unselfish player to make this happen.
C’mon Raider coaches,we been burned by Tebow and Ponder…let’s not have it happen a 3rd time
November 26th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
With Moss out will that mean more Bryant or more Trevor Scott.
Does Trevor Scott have anything left?
November 26th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
McFadden needs to be ready for the Dolphins, just for maybe 10 to 15 carries, a warm up for the Greenbay game.
If we win Sunday and the next against the Dolphins on the road, and if we’re healthy with Darius, Jacoby and our defensive backs running in full tilt, we can go into Greenbay with a chance to win. We, the freaking Raiders, could breakup their win streak run and make up for the azz wiping they gave us when Farve’s father died and Bret torched us on Monday night football. I still hate that memory.
November 26th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
C’mon Raider coaches,we been burned by Tebow and Ponder…let’s not have it happen a 3rd time
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Each time, the coaches had the right play called but certain players lacked to discipline to just execute THEIR assignment.
November 26th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
just saw auburn player bite on flea flicker and go help the run. lack of discipline TD =nice. i was at texans game and raiders didnt look that good at all ,BUT what they did do was stay in assignments and WON !
November 26th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Latest from the Cap’n
pt.2 of “A level playing field”
Have we been f’ed by refs?
A compelling case to be made…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/raider_huddle
November 26th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
207. True. Moss was the culprit several times. Hes out. Means Scott will see more time and hes worse than Moss at contain and edge setting YIKES
November 26th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
206.Hagar the Horrible Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
McFadden needs to be ready for the Dolphins, just for maybe 10 to 15 carries, a warm up for the Greenbay game.
If we win Sunday and the next against the Dolphins on the road, and if we’re healthy with Darius, Jacoby and our defensive backs running in full tilt, we can go into Greenbay with a chance to win. We, the freaking Raiders, could breakup their win streak run and make up for the azz wiping they gave us when Farve’s father died and Bret torched us on Monday night football. I still hate that memory.
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Ford an MOore are the two guys on this team who actually attack the ball in flight. They track it and go and get it.
Thats all Favre’s WRs did that game. He aired it out and they hunted it down.
Man we’ve lacked that for a long long time.
November 26th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
206.Hagar the Horrible Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
McFadden needs to be ready for the Dolphins, just for maybe 10 to 15 carries, a warm up for the Greenbay game.
If we win Sunday and the next against the Dolphins on the road, and if we’re healthy with Darius, Jacoby and our defensive backs running in full tilt, we can go into Greenbay with a chance to win. We, the freaking Raiders, could breakup their win streak run and make up for the azz wiping they gave us when Farve’s father died and Bret torched us on Monday night football. I still hate that memory.
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My wifes picture is in Bret’s book from that game. Full page pic of her on pg 32 or 34.
November 26th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
I wonder what’s going through the mind of Rod Woodson.
He waited seven years before giving coaching a try. Many teams have seeked his services over the years, though he was untested as a coach. Apparently, the thought was that if he could coach half as good as he played, his coaching skills would be up there fairly high.
Our secondary, with many rookies, have progressed from pre-season to a well rounded group who have managed to produce fairly well…injuries or not. Yes, I would think that Woodson is a natural at coaching…he’s a players coach, I would believe.
He must have seen some positive things during his stay with us, as he chose the Raiders. Glad he did. He’s a likeable guy who had a tremendous football career, choosing to end it with us, the Silver and Black.
November 26th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Hanie is nowhere near the athlete and scrambler as Tebow and Ponder.
Yes we need to contain, but not at the expense of a pass rush. The guy isn’t going to be racking off 20 yard runs like Tebow and Ponder.
Effective scrambler, potentially. Exceptional athlete and runner (like Tebow/Ponder), not at all.
November 26th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
I watched the Favre replay a few months ago from that Monday night game.
Funniest part was after Philip Buchanan was roasted the whole first half, Callahan told the sideline reporter he needed to give Phil some help in the second half.
His help? He was benched and didn’t see the field, lol.
November 26th, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Favre was one of many QBs to dice Al’s man defense to shreds.
November 26th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
post 212 DonManoukian:
That’s great. Hope it’s a good picture of her, congrads.
November 26th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
I think the league’s grudge with the Raiders is officially over now that Al’s gone. Refs still screwing us? Just like a mafia war. Some of the soldiers out there on the mattresses haven’t gotten the word yet. The NFL has no reason to hate the Raiders now. I see Mark being more like an Eddie Debartolo, where football operations are concerned (hopefully not away from football, as well, lol). The Raiders are on the cusp of something big, and the league’s going to let it be. After all, they’re going to profit off of it, too.
November 26th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Yeah Hagar it is.
November 26th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Woodson always wanted to play for the Raiders. According to him anyway.
November 26th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
I certainly think we should try to sign Bush to a long term contract, and franchising him might make some sence, but with the contracts Johnson and Peterson got, and Forte may be next, it may be unaffordable. Still, if we could keep him around for next year, and then at the end of next year we would probably have to make a choice between him and McFadden, but if McFadden has another injury riddled year and Bush is solid again, maybe Bush would make more sence. I don’t really like how Bush runs in short yardage situations sometimes though. He hesitates and looks for a hole when sometimes he should pick a small crease and put his head down and go.
November 26th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
[...] DHB most likely of injured WRs to play Subbing for Steve Corkran today . . . Although Darrius Heyward-Bey and Denarius Moore were both listed as questionable to face Chicago, visual evidence suggests Heyward-Bey is the more likely of the two players to get on the field Sunday. [...]
November 26th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Said it before and I’ll say it again. If Bush wants a Championship he will say here. We are young and primed to make a run. If he wants money he will go to who ever will pay him.
I wonder if Aso is rethinking what he really wanted. I think he thought he was going to get both.
November 26th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
DonMoukians…you’re right about Aso probably thinking he would get both. Aso made so much money with us, I was foolish enough to think he would restructure with us and stay the course. Perhaps he didn’t see the potential we had? I wonder if he regrets the move. Nothing beats California living. Maybe he gets to see Rocky looking for Adrian?
November 26th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
The difference between the two is that Nnamdi made more money last year PER GAME (around 800K) than Bush will make this whole season (around 600K). Hell Bush is barely making more money than Taiwan Jones.
Can’t blame Bush if he goes for the dough. This is his one big opportunity to secure his financial future. Rarely do NFL RB’s get a 3rd contract (outside of maybe a 1 or 2 year deal) and since he didn’t hit it big in the draft, this is about it for him this offseason.
Wouldn’t be suprised at all if he went to the highest bidder, even if it were an Arizona or St. Louis that gave him the offer.
November 26th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
The only thing Nnamdi is regretting is saddling his future with Vick. Philly is so screwed with both Nnamdi’s and Vick’s ridiculous contracts.
Now Mccoy and Desean want their payday and the Eagles don’t have the cap space.
November 26th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
About this same time tomorrow, we’ll know if we’re going to win or if it’s going to be an all out slug fest. Bring it on Palmer, your first win before our home crowd.
November 26th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Hagar The Horrible Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Bring it on Palmer, your first win before our home crowd.
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Unless you count at San Diego.
November 26th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Hagar the Horrible Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
About this same time tomorrow, we’ll know if we’re going to win or if it’s going to be an all out slug fest. Bring it on Palmer, your first win before our home crowd.
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About this time tomorrow the teams will be heading into the tunnel for halftime. Normally NFL games are decided in the 2nd half, and our 2nd halves have not been very good at all this year. Hold on to your hats, this one will probably be decided late in the game. Altho a good old fashioned ass kicking by the Raiders could certainly be a possibility. Just DO NOT let Forte and/or Hester beat you.
November 26th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
I think the league’s grudge with the Raiders is officially over now that Al’s gone. Refs still screwing us? Just like a mafia war. Some of the soldiers out there on the mattresses haven’t gotten the word yet. The NFL has no reason to hate the Raiders now. I see Mark being more like an Eddie Debartolo, where football operations are concerned (hopefully not away from football, as well, lol). The Raiders are on the cusp of something big, and the league’s going to let it be. After all, they’re going to profit off of it, too.
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That’s the first post you’ve ever had that I semi agree with, but I still think you’re full of it.
November 26th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
Stop Forte!!!
November 26th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Not concern right now about next year/franchise tags/comp picks/future of Dmac…we need to take care of the care bears tomorrow, then on to Miami for the fish fry!!
November 26th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
[...] Raiders defense isn’t going to do things much differently because they are facing a first-time starting [...]
November 26th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Yea i agree we should trade DMAC, he’s too injury prone. Kinda like that RB on the VIkings that no one wanted to draft because he was ” injury Prone”
In fact the Texans should cut Arian Foster too, He missed WAY to many games to be a #1 RB in the NFL…
i completely agree with the geniuses on this blog
November 26th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
225.Just Fire Baby Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
The difference between the two is that Nnamdi made more money last year PER GAME (around 800K) than Bush will make this whole season (around 600K).
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Bush signed a 1 yr contract 8/6/11 for $2.6 mill
November 26th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
pft is right. Pffft!
November 26th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
DaTruth91 Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Yea i agree we should trade DMAC, he’s too injury prone. Kinda like that RB on the VIkings that no one wanted to draft because he was ” injury Prone”
In fact the Texans should cut Arian Foster too, He missed WAY to many games to be a #1 RB in the NFL…
i completely agree with the geniuses on this blog
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There are some “amazing” opinions on this board. Thank the good Lord that 99.999% of those opinions will never have any influence on anything near a professional football field.
November 26th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Bush is not without his flaws. Hes blown a couple of protection assignments. Remmber tha Palmer pick against SD that helped blow his 158. whatever passer rating?
Hes done that a couple of times diving at shoelaces.
He has a fumble history too and that one against the Vikes was a momentum shifter.
If they’d had Peterson? we’d have lost that game.
Oakland faces a real test in Forte. It looked like they were gonna get killed by Peterson if I’m honest.
Thinking Curry should spy him. When you get the pit locked onto something hes going to bite it. Hard.
Curry can blow up screens.
November 26th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
downsouthraider Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Not concern right now about next year/franchise tags/comp picks/future of Dmac…we need to take care of the care bears tomorrow, then on to Miami for the fish fry!!
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Exactly. Next year will take of itself. Right now we have a motivated 7-3 team coming into our crib. I can guarantee you that Bear team will want to prove to the world that they can win with or without Cuntler.
November 26th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Raiders D will be okay as long as they all communicatge. This is what i see, this dudes hurt, where do I go? ect.
All good if they stay home and do their individual jobs.
November 26th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Key to beating the Bears is not to surrender quick or explosive TDs to them.
They don’t seem to be a team adept at making extended, lengthy drives. They had some extended drives against the Eagle defense, but this was an exception to the rule. Now they’re minus Cutler, so it’s even less likely to happen.
Forte is capable of ripping off large chunks of yardage in a single play. Anyone else remember him absolutely CLOWNING Mike Huff in the preseason a few years ago ? Hester will break your back and provide field position.
Their defense is opportunistic and very capable of putting up points. (The TWO pick sixes they had against Detroit in the 3rd quarter destroyed my second half Under bet in that game)
I don’t think they’re likely to beat the Raids playing a time of possession game – but with this Raider defense, who knows ? There have been times the defense just doesn’t seem capable of getting off the field.
Before the Cutler injury, I thought the Bears were really coming on and probably were the second best squad in the NFC. I’m glad they’re minus Cutler but I’d also have liked to see how we’d stack up against them at full strength.
November 26th, 2011 at 4:01 pm
Alabama deserves a rematch with LSU for the national title.
Auburn’s McCalleb would be an Al draft pick.
November 26th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
you guys with unlimited $ and no salary caps r real geniuses-let’s buy half the top players in the nFL
November 26th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
I’m glad they’re minus Cutler but I’d also have liked to see how we’d stack up against them at full strength.
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Well, in all honesty the Raiders starting QB has been out for 5 wks. Plus a bunch of starters that are either IR’d, out or questionable. So it’s a fair game.
The Bears are on a 5 game winning streak and I think they lead the NFL in INT’s
This game is going down to the wire and will be a nail biter. Just gotta hope the Raiders D has a solid performance.
November 26th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
Even when we Win the Raiders leave my stomach twisted into knots,
Tomorrow will be no diffrent….
Raiders 20…….Boo Boo’s 17……
November 26th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Kind of funny, last season I could care less if DHB got waived or found a new team on his own.
This season…I sure hope he plays tomorrow.
Now I know what crow tastes like.
November 26th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Whats up Raider fans and others!
big Big BIG game tomorrow.. Contain Mr Green Acres.. C3P0 has a big game, along with DHB. Stifle stupid penalties= WIN!
CODE BLACK remains in effect.
November 26th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Tomorrow is going to come down to who plays smarter football and who wants it more. I can’t say who that is going to be just yet, but based on our history of disgusting penalties I say the advantage goes to the Bears, so again….Who wants it more. Both teams have ALOT on the line. The Raiders need to take advantage of the Home Field…so we need to bring it on every play as fans and remind the Team: WE WANT IT MORE!!
November 26th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
When u think about it we should win this game easy. Cutler is out so all we need to do is follow forte all over the field, punt the ball OUT OF BOUNDS. The bears D is not so great against the pass and now that we have CP3 we should be able to move the chains by dinking an dunking on there cover two as their Lbs like to get deep in their drops I saw the saints carve them up earlier this year and I think we can do the same. An of course stay away from the dumb penalties. If we execute this gameplan we win easy with our crowd making it hard for them to do anything.
November 26th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Everybody is scared of Matt Forte. Let me tell you guys something …
Bears average 117 rush yards per game. Raiders average 157 rush yards per game
Mike Bush gets going and Raiders stuff the run?
GAME OVER and it’s not even close
November 26th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
We arrive at 9:30 AM then straight to some tailgating then into the Black Hole. Going to be a hell of a game. I’ll try to log in and give some half arsed observations from the stands.
RAIDERS!!!!
November 26th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
Raiders are allowing 132 rush yards per game, 26th in the NFL
gotta be better than that if we want to win tomorrow
Shouldn’t be a problem with Jay Cutler out.
We know what their game plan is, to establish the run & play good defense.
We have one mission and I’m sure Chuck B is saying all the right things and has 150 ways to make Forte look average. Can we execute? will we continue to shoot ourselves in the foot with stupid penalties?
the Bears are a bully. If Hue wants the Raiders to be a bully, we need to out muscle these teams that pride themselves on being physical or “smash mouth”
November 26th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
I won’t be logging on during the game. 12th Man will be in the rookie QB head! I will be there, along with 60,000 other Raider fans! BEAT THE BEARS!!!
November 26th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
the Vikings actually have a better run defense than the Bears. Bush & Reece had their way with them last Sunday
Let’s see what happens versus Chicago. I want to see Wiz II get to the second level and pancake Brian Urlacher.
yeah … I said it
November 26th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
I’ll try to log in and give some half arsed observations from the stands.
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Isn’t that what Jerry, and Steve do from the pressbox?
November 26th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
I think we will be playing conservative on offense, just like the Bears. No Jacoby Ford or Moore just stinks!
November 26th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
The bottom line is the Raiders and the fans want the game more than the Bears. Loud and proud, RAIDER NATION!
November 26th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
Heyward-Bey (neck) was limited in practice and was seen running and catching passes.
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King Darrius is gonna make Charles Tillman look silly, like a clown!
November 26th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
If I don’t speak from my heart and speak realistic LSU an AL deserve to play for the BCS title. But I wanna see Luck against an SEC.D. We need a playoff in the worst way. And what the hell has happen to the cal bears since Aaron Rodgers and Desean Jackson and Marshawn lynch. Guess tedford can’t hang with USC and Oregon when it comes to recruiting.
November 26th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
Jay Cutler had 2319 yards & 13 TD’s
a QB Rating of 85.7
Jason Campbell & Carson Palmer have a (combined) 2081 yards & 12 TD’s, QB Rating around 82
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them giving the keys to Caleb Hanie is like us turning to Kyle Boller or Terrelle Pryor
November 26th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
This will be my first game of the season. I waited cuz I knew we were gonna be in the playoff race. If we win I might not make it out the stadium.
November 26th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
You gotta worry about forte he is the bears offense even with cutler
November 26th, 2011 at 5:27 pm
I think we will be playing conservative on offense, just like the Bears.
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no way!
plenty of weapons on offense, starting with Carson Palmer.
Bush & Reece running the rock
DHB, Murphy, Schilens & Housh at WR. perhaps even Ausberry
Boss & Myers at TE.
whats wrong with the offense ???
Injuries are a part of the game. same as penalties. gotta be able to overcome them – only difference is, penalties you have control over
November 26th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
* tap tap tap *
is this thing on ???
November 26th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Those Stanford uniforms are godawful. Somebody should tell Nike that different isn’t necessarily better.
I shudder to think what could happen when they get the NFL gig (I think) next year.
November 26th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
Dhb is not that good yet he has made some catches on loose coverage but still not a playmaker in the dez bryant andre johnson larry fitz brandon marshall mold and he is just a big an fast as those guys but doesn’t seem to have the athleticism.
November 26th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
Oregon unis the best hands down
November 26th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Lets Gooooo Raiders!!!! Im guessing a close game 24-20 RAIDERS!!! Ausberry going to get a run at WR? smart move. He is a big guy too and you realize Lito sheppard could have had two ints in the last two games since he started he just got stone hands
November 26th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Anybody know of any great DT on the market this FA season
November 26th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
DHB doesn’t have the athleticism ???
LOL!
East Oak Bears Fan, put the crack pipe down … thanks
November 26th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Anybody know of any great DT on the market this FA season
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Seymour, Kelly & Henderson all under contract
Desmond Bryant too (I think?)
November 26th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
@266
DHB has played timid in the past.
Seems like when he hears those footsteps he curls up.
Last week either cured him of that or the hit ruined him.
I’m hoping that 1st of all he plays, 2nd he comes out and plays like he is indestructible.
November 26th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
What great plays does he make beside the one TD he scored against the texans. Have you seen these other wr play dez brandon marshall larry fitz andre johnson those guys are athletic dhb seems stiff straight line runner. You make me doubt your football knowledge raiderrockstar. And I’m one of die hard raider fans on this blog.
November 26th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
Bring back B. Davis II. Maybe he can make my cold better.
I have rotting tires, a broken dishwasher, no money and two couped up sons who are enjoying fighting with each other. Sent them out to play with the football.
November 26th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
Hester limited?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=nfp-20111126_bears_could_hold_devin_hester_out_on_offense_again
November 26th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
We need a runstuffing Dt all of our DT are pass rushing DT except john henderson
November 26th, 2011 at 6:07 pm
What’s up Nation!
About this DMAC injury situation. I think is he does miss 2 more games that is not necessarily a bad thing. If Hue is on point and he is 100% when he does come back we should be in great shape.
Look at how this season has gone. Look at all the KEY players teams are losing week after week. In 2 weeks there will be more key players lost for the season on other teams (hopefully none ours).
We get a strong DMAC back in 2 weeks this team will be the one all the media types will be saying “Nobody wants to play the Raiders right now.” We will be the team to beat and we don’t even need home field advantage.
November 26th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
DHB might play? What’s the good news?
November 26th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
Tomorrows game between Den and SD is almost as important to The Raiders as there own game. If Denvers looses then The Raiders not only mantain there divisoin lead win or loose against Chicago, but The Raiders can also win a possible tie breaker against Den. by beating KC and SD the last two games of the season. If Denver wins then they are in good shape in the event that a tie breaker comes into play.
November 26th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
I agree we need DMC for the greenbay game we can beat MIA without him
November 26th, 2011 at 6:13 pm
And about this get rid of DMAC and sign Bush to a boatload nonsense:
We all know there are RB bargains out there in the draft and FAs. In that case you keep the game changer (McFadden) and find a mid to late rnd gem for depth. If Bush’s price is too high let him walk. If not, re-sign him and keep it moving.
Bush has more carries than DMAC but still less yards. There were all kinds of non-Raider fans telling me after the San Diego game that Bush had a good game BUT there were a few runs that if it were DMAC it woulda went for TDs. Plus we all know how great of a blocker Bush is.
November 26th, 2011 at 6:17 pm
I think SD wins the game Tebow time is over SD has decent LBs to shut down the option read game. Rivers will finally bounce back
November 26th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
#237=post of the day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 26th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
I think SD will win also. But they shouldnt get their hopes up about winning the west(even though the media is on their sack) because they will fall to the raiders last game
November 26th, 2011 at 6:25 pm
A Raider win and Denver loss and The Raiders are in great shape. Two games up 5 to go. SD still has Baltimore and Det. on their schedule, while The Raiders still have GB and Det. on theirs. Den. will also be two down with Chic. and N.E. still to go on their schedule.
November 26th, 2011 at 6:35 pm
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
Cranberry Raiders 38 Bears 17
DonManoukiansNeighbor Raiders 28 Bears 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
neilb 20-10 Raiders.
nwr8r Raiders – 27 Sully’s violated teddy bears – 16
PlunkforHOF My beloved Oakland Raiders: 21 Teddys: 17
r8dercain Raiders 20 Bears 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.
November 26th, 2011 at 6:42 pm
Qodrn Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 6:35 pm
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
Cranberry Raiders 38 Bears 17
DonManoukiansNeighbor Raiders 28 Bears 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
neilb 20-10 Raiders.
nwr8r Raiders – 27 Sully’s violated teddy bears – 16
PlunkforHOF My beloved Oakland Raiders: 21 Teddys: 17
r8dercain Raiders 20 Bears 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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Al Davis’ Raiders – 24
Chi Cubs – 17
November 26th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
Raiders 23 Bears 16
November 26th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
Raiders 24 Bears 20
November 26th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
Raiders 24 Bears 13
November 26th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Inside slant:The Bears will want to run more than ever now, and have to wonder if all the touches are catching up to Matt Forte. He’s averaged just 3.18 yards per carry the past two weeks. The Raiders have kept up their running prowess even with Darren McFadden out.
per Jason La Canfora
November 26th, 2011 at 6:51 pm
Preasure Hainy but don’t loose containment. With the exeption of the debacle against Denver, The Raiders run defense has done well against running backs since the Houston game. Qb’s running with the ball has been a problem though.
November 26th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
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November 26th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
How much is priest paying this tool anyway??
November 26th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
I already apologized to Cranberry Priest. Unnecessary
November 26th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Raiders 20… Carebears…16
November 26th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
If priest wants to go dont let the door hit you on the way out… who the F’ does he think he is anyway..??
November 26th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
Sully is such an idiot.. he tells everyone the raiders are now better off the great al d is dead.. yet the jack asss still picks the opposing team to win all the time.. hes a complete fraud..
November 26th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
Howdy ya’ll. Gonna listen to my first raider gome on the radio when they pla the bears. always ben readin bout them, now i get to listen on the radio. hot damn dog.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
whats good Raider Nation?
November 26th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Mcf20.. whats going on bro.. you hit any parlays on thur??.. i lost with detroit… gb rolled them..
November 26th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
whats up ghost ? how them parlays going for u?
November 26th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
not good man.. last week i went 3/4.. this week i went 2/3 like always.. missing by 1..lol
November 26th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
nah man, i didnt do much good.. i could have won $208 earlier had FC Barcelona -600 beaten this one team… lolz but lets hope tomorrow is better ..
November 26th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Raiders 34
Bears 10
November 26th, 2011 at 8:09 pm
yah man its always that one freaking game … mines most of the time is in the end no matter how much their favorite by..
November 26th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
lol…thats funny man.. you bet euro soccer too.. im sure la milicia negra would like that..lol
November 26th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
I thought that detroit would win.. they screwed me man..that was my sure pick..lol
November 26th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
yah i bet on whatever game i can find lolz but i just added those games to earn some extra cash cuz -600 is like a lock , almost wished i had not picked them lol
November 26th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
i knew dallas would win a close game.. and i knew ravens would beat the phoney 9ers too..
November 26th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
i didnt even bet on those games but i would have picked GB, Miami, and Ravens to cover
November 26th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
im hearing there will be an awesome day of boxing next week dec 3.. cotto vs margarito.. and one of the best undercars in a long time .. apparently every fight is suppose to be top notch!! you know anything about it..??
November 26th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
Hi Everyone. Lovely site. Thought I’d pop in to say greetings people. I am so buzzin right now for the game with the Bears that I’m going to stay up all night because I am so excited. I want to see more than a Raider win, I want to see the Raiders completely and utterly destroy the Bears so bad they won’t even remember why they came to Oakland. I want a lopsided college score, something like 67-3. How sweet would that be.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
ronaldo.. you going to the game??.. im never comfortable befoe any game bro… even if we win tomorrow.. i will be worried about the miami dolphins..lol.. you know??
November 26th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
ghostraiders Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
im hearing there will be an awesome day of boxing next week dec 3.. cotto vs margarito.. and one of the best undercars in a long time .. apparently every fight is suppose to be top notch!! you know anything about it..??
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I don’t follow boxing as much.. its Football , Basketball, baseball or hockey for me lol
November 26th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
i thought you followed boxing?? brandon rios i hear is a beast in the ring..
November 26th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
ghostraiders Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
ronaldo.. you going to the game??.. im never comfortable befoe any game bro… even if we win tomorrow.. i will be worried about the miami dolphins..lol.. you know??
I wish. I think a lopsided score would balance out all the built up adrenaline that has festered in over the years.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
ronaldo… i just want one blowout… just one.. i thought we might have one last week, but i was wrong..lol
November 26th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
It would be nice sometime to have a game where The Raiders get out to a big lead and then cruise to an easy victory. It hasn’t happened this year. I am worried about tomorrow. I am worried about Miami. If we win both I think I won’t worry so much about Green Bay. We will be playing with house money.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
Lol that was just one boxing pick i made.. but i don;t follow boxing or ufc lolz
November 26th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
alright im out ghost… later
November 26th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Penn State got smoked today. Wonder if they will get aced out the T25? Crazy how a man can build an empire and have a perv in your ranks, then that said perv just rips your lifes work apart. Or the image a man had created so clean to cover up such a dirty act. Maybe JoePa worked so hard to build a squeaky clean facade because he knew the dirt was polluted? Or maybe it just blew his mind. JoePa is an enigma to me right now, an ambiguous man whos’ nightmare probably started long ago. A man who has had to carry demons and has had to carry the pervs’ demons as well.
Head Coach–Your lifes carreer——–Bam!!!! Its gone.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
mcf20.. lol.. i thought you knew the boxing game.. ok.. your a gambling man.. thats what you arew..lol
November 26th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
later on mcf20..take care man..
November 26th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
I’ve been saying the last few months my biggest concern with RGIII is that he doesn’t seem to absorb hits very well. I have watched a ton of him the last 5-6 games and while his talents and intelligence are off the charts, when he gets hit he looks like he is a kid playing against men.
Tonight those concerns came to fruition. Not really sure how you practice absorbing hits by defenders but he needs it.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Go Rebels!!!
Taking it to the number one ranked team.
November 26th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
raideron.. when sandusky was diddling with these young boys.. the nittany lions had a record of 5 wins and six losses… if the scandal would have came out back then.. it would have been easy to dispose of the entire coaching staff.. including old man paterno.. there was a definitite cover up in my opinion.. those guys all have to got to their death thinking about the countless kids that would have been saved by that monster.. sandusky.. you figure paterno would have been more aggresive to press charges if those abused kids were his own gran kids..
November 26th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
Oh sh!t UnC is going down to rebels . Lmfao Loy of top teams been falling to sucky teams in this basketball tournament.. Whats up with that
November 26th, 2011 at 9:10 pm
Still alot of time left in that game lol
November 26th, 2011 at 9:11 pm
Ghost u picking Raiders -4?
November 26th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Eastoaklandraider Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
If I don’t speak from my heart and speak realistic LSU an AL deserve to play for the BCS title. But I wanna see Luck against an SEC.D. We need a playoff in the worst way. And what the hell has happen to the cal bears since Aaron Rodgers and Desean Jackson and Marshawn lynch. Guess tedford can’t hang with USC and Oregon when it comes to recruiting.
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Cant hang in Recruiting. Cant hang in game management.
November 26th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
QODRN -
Raiders 20
Bears 13
November 26th, 2011 at 9:22 pm
QODRN -
Raiders 20
Bears 13
and thanks for the voodoo that only you do so well…
November 26th, 2011 at 9:22 pm
Code black–all day– every day
November 26th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
and heres to the rally squirrel and Coliseum rodents
November 26th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Qodrn,Raiders27-Walter 24 Raiders!!!!!!
November 26th, 2011 at 9:39 pm
NFLN reporting McFadden could miss a few more games
November 26th, 2011 at 9:40 pm
Sure hope Taiwan can go soon.
November 26th, 2011 at 9:40 pm
Sully has worked a total of 14 months in the last three years and believes he has the right, or any other degenerative loser in here, to criticize a man who created a billion dollar commercial sports franchise that has donated more in a month than he will earn in a lifetime….Imagine the audacity of any human being to think that their worthless, ill informed and meaningless opinion about such a great man even matters…The totality of there insignificance is truelly amazing….But that’s what you get for your free speech you pathetic irrelevant imbecile….Men have actually given their last breath, bleeding profusely and died so that someone so totally insignificant in his own life or anyone else’s, can express what he wants……Imagine……
November 26th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Bears must go down tomorrow n they must go down hard..
November 26th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
339,well said,and I could not have said it as well,period!One Question,are you sure mr got in 14 months?Perhaps 14 weeks?????
November 26th, 2011 at 10:00 pm
Dmac could miss a few more SEASONS with this hangnail….
November 26th, 2011 at 10:02 pm
Didn’t the team have a practice or walk through today?If Jer doesn’t ’sub’ for Corkran,we never get any updates.You are doing a stand up job there,Steve.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
If the Raiders miss the playoffs it will be 100% Darren McPansies fault…
November 26th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
lefty12 Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 10:02 pm
Didn’t the team have a practice or walk through today?If Jer doesn’t ’sub’ for Corkran,we never get any updates.You are doing a stand up job there,Steve.
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Hey take it easy there Lefty. You might wake Corkran up from his nap. The one he started on Thanksgiving afternoon that obviously hasn’t ended yet….
November 26th, 2011 at 10:20 pm
Wasn’t one of the main reasons some didn’t want to draft McFadden was because they said he couldn’t take the beating he’d get in the NFL?His talent wasn’t questioned,it was his durability.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:22 pm
Code black all day every day
November 26th, 2011 at 10:25 pm
The good thing is RB is one of the easiest positions to fill so if/when Bush leaves after this year,we should be able to fill the backup/emergency starter role fairly easily.The way our line is playing,a superstar replacement isn’t necessary.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:27 pm
“You might wake Corkran up from his nap.”
Seriously. The day before a game and it has been over 24 hours without an update. I come in from a 12 hour shift hoping for something, anything, to read to start getting jazzed for tomorrow.
Wake up Steve, We know you’ve got something good for us.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
The FACTS are that Darren McFadden is a RB that can be realistically, truthfully, and accurately be referred to as “injury prone” when compared to other runners in the league.
Some guys here wanna say it’s overreacting etc. to put that label on him, or say “every running back gets injured” or suggest that he’s no more out of games than anyone else.
Let’s compare to some others of various talent level and list the # of games missed during their careers due to injury:
-Willis McGahee: 7 seasons- 3 games.
-Adrian Peterson: 5 seasons- 3 games
-LaDainian Tomlinson: 11 seasons- 4 games
-Darren McFadden: 4 seasons- 13 games (14 this weekend).
These are just some random guys I looked up.
McFadden is freaking awesome WHEN HE PLAYS but i think we should hold off on calling people “idiots” and that they “know nothing about football” when they suggest he is a runner who is injured an inordinate amount of the time.
It’s not his fault necessarily and the natural reaction is to wanna blame somebody, but it is what it is, and that is frustrating as a fan who wants to see him kick some you know what.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:36 pm
We will need McFadden fully healthy for playoffs
November 26th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Most of the blog GMs wanted Chaz cut before and during this pre-season because of his injury history yet many of these same people do nothing but proclaim how valuable McFadden is.Another example of the double standards many have.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
It could b a blessing that’s he’s hurt n we might get him couple or 3 weeks before the playoffs start n he’s fresher than other RB’s
November 26th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
If we make the play-offs.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
A defense for DMAC on the injury front could be made IF the missed games were due to ONE injury that knocked him out for ONE significant stretch but that can’t be said here.
His injuries have been 3 one yr., 3 the next, 4 the year after, and now this yr.
Adding to the dilemna is the fact that none of these injuries were due to anything breaking. First year it was a toe injury and this yr. the infamous midfoot sprain, but no breaks.
Jason Campbell broke his collarbone and he may be back sooner than DMAC this year.
It’s frustrating for him too i’m sure, buit this is a problem that is occuring every year and the lifespan of an NFL RB is short as it is (for most).
November 26th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
Gerard,good point about Dmac and games played,etc That said,if you were Hue,wouldnt you sit him out until hes 100%,last few games and then the playoffs?I mean,no hurry,Bush is kickin arse,soon it will be Dmacs
November 26th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
We better hope the dumb money is on the Bears. The spread has gone from 4 down to 3. The Raiders are 5-2 as underdogs, and 1-2 as favorites. That’s probably the explanation of why the betting public is taking the Bears. I think the home crowd gives the Raiders a 7 point advantage, IMO. We need a strong showing by Seabass and Lechler.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:41 pm
Tomorrow’s game is a tough one to size up. The Bears have been real hot lately, but in comes their backup QB. We’ve won two in a row, but are without just about all of our most explosive playmakers. In the end, it’ll come down to three things:
1) How good/bad Hanie plays
2) How well our D plays
3) Can Carson Palmer make bigtime throws while maintaining ball security.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:42 pm
There are 6 games to go, guys. No reason at all to be overconfident. Do I think the Raiders will win tomorrow? Yes, I am cautiously optimistic. NOTHING has come easy so far. I can’t expect it to tomorrow.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
The home crowd hasn’t seemed to give them any advantage so far this year as they’ve laid eggs more home games than away games.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:47 pm
Code black fo sho
November 26th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Last Monday night Ditka mentioned that he thought the Bears would miss Cutler more than most people believe.He said he has made some fantastic plays and was playing as good as any QB.We should win tomorrow,but the way this team has sucked at home,especially their last 2 games,makes this game more questionable.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
I do think we’ll give Green Bay their toughest test this season, especially if we have McFadden back by then.
We are capable of going point for point with them with our offense. We are also capable of keeping the ball away from Rodgers and their offense. Plus our pass D has been very solid this season. Capable of getting pressure with 4. Good secondary. Wouldn’t write that game off by any stretch of the imagination.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
The way this season is playing out the best thing about the GB game is it is in GB.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
Hendu, definitely. Thank goodness we have Bush as our backup and if this injury means we get a fresh DMAC for the playoff push and beyond it will turn out to be a blessing in disguise for sure.
I just miss the guy temendously; seeing him run all over the field and being our true stud, elite rb.
It just sucks not to see him out there.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
I only see one game: Beat the Bears. Outcoach Lovie Smith, Hue. Controlled fury by the defense! Good Raider Nation.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
Mcfadden has proved to be injury prone but I still wouldn’t trade him
November 26th, 2011 at 10:58 pm
Code black ^* code Black
November 26th, 2011 at 10:59 pm
Bears D is very opportunistic. Urlacher especially. Bears will bring the heat, but our O line is one of the best in the biz imo.
Lame, upstart QB’s have a way of making us look bad, and that worries me, but……we can win this tomorrow.
November 26th, 2011 at 10:59 pm
I want to beat Gb during season and beat them in superbowl as well
November 26th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
You can’t trade the guy,he is too damn good when he does play.You never know,all the sudden he could get healthy and stay that way for a long time although history says that is unlikely.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Lefty12,youre Right,the Raiders should come out in all White tomorrow,a warm day,kick the Cubs arse,etc RAIDERS!!!!
November 26th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
I wanna see Raiders play smart. Don’t have to prove their manhood by kicking to Hester.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:07 pm
We need to resign Bush ASAP. Hate to say it but there is no way we go into GB and get a win. Pass D has NOT been good this year and they go about 4 deep at wr plus finley. Only chance to win the game is if we can get to rodgers often and sack him cuz he is just as dangerous outside pocket. And play ball control and keep him off the field.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
Code black for win***
November 26th, 2011 at 11:12 pm
lefty12 Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
You can’t trade the guy,he is too damn good when he does play.You never know,all the sudden he could get healthy and stay that way for a long time although history says that is unlikely.
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True. You never know. I remember Fred Taylyr of was often hurt early in his career with the Jags, but ended up being very durable after that and playing a long time in the league. Adrien Peterson was often hurt in college at Oklahoma and that was the big knock on him coming into the league but, last week’s injury aside, he has been very durable so far in his NFL career.
McFadden didn’t have much of an injury history in college but has been nicked here and there throughout his pro career thus far. Luckily, none of those injuries has been anything that should affect his ability at all long-term. Definitely frustrating considering we thought he’d be back in time for the Chargers game and now not only did he miss that one but he’s missing at least the next 2 and possibly 3 or even more games after that.
Still, I’m very excited to see him in this offense with Carson Palmer down the stretch and hopefully into the playoffs. Raiders are going to be tough to beat with McFadden in the fold.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
Concerning Palmer’s ball security issues.I believe the concerns are being blown out of proportion because a couple of people on here made a big deal about it.Take away the first half he played when he shouldn’t have been on the field(KC),and put the Denver game in perspective -it was essentially his 1st practice game-and he doesn’t have any issues.Any good QB who makes the throws he attempts and makes will throw a pick every once in a while.It is something you live with for all the positives he brings.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:16 pm
We also need run stuffing DT Hendu is the only one on our roster anybody have any ideas. I wanted haloti ngata so bad I’d trade mcfadden for that beast straight up
November 26th, 2011 at 11:17 pm
Still torn about who I want to see lose more in the Broncos-Chargers game. Earlier in the week I was thinking Chargers, since I think the whole Tebow thing will implode sooner or later. Now I’m thinking best case scenario would be and Oakland win combined with SD laying a humiliating loss on Denver. That would give us 2 games over the division and plant that seed of doubt in Denver’s defense about their boy Tebow being able to take them somewhere.
I would love to see Denver get in the playoffs as a No. 6 seed. If we end up the 3, there’s no team I’d rather face than that one-trick pony.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:18 pm
Watching the 49ers oline fall apart on T-day helped me realized just hoow far we have come in a short time.
We have a real stud at LT Vdeer can handle anyone.
This team reminds me of great Oakland teams of the past. Very solid oline and now a very good QB
The defense just needs to bet better.
The running game is very good.
Coop C got a lot of crap on this blog over the past years, but watch him now, best I have ever seen him play. And he is the weak link.
Not sure why the WRs are hurt. I dont ever remember Branch or Belitnicoff hurt that much.
Now the MLB just needs to learn to hit
November 26th, 2011 at 11:25 pm
Chris,I’d love to see the donkeys get their a$$es kicked.It would give us a 2 game lead if we take care of businessThey have a fairly easy schedule so any bad seed and doubt implanted in their heads would be great.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
eastoaklandraider Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 11:07 pm
We need to resign Bush ASAP. Hate to say it but there is no way we go into GB and get a win. Pass D has NOT been good this year and they go about 4 deep at wr plus finley. Only chance to win the game is if we can get to rodgers often and sack him cuz he is just as dangerous outside pocket. And play ball control and keep him off the field.
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Pass D has been very solid. Allowing barely more than 50% completions against (second best in the league in that category). Top 10 in sacks as well. Were just 1 sack behind Baltimore for the season before they hung 9 on Alex Smith the other night.
We are allowing just under 6.1 yards per pass attempt to opposing QBs this season. Which is about what Curtis Painter is putting up in Indy.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
Thank god for veldeer if he handles peppers he should get some pro bowl consideration. What ever happen with jared Gaither I know he went to chiefs I guess it was a blessing in disguise we didn’t acquire him.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:29 pm
Many want a Ray Lewis or Patrick Willis type hitter at MLB.I’d settle for someone who made the correct reads,positioned others where they belong and just made plays.He doesn’t have to knock people out,although I wouldn’t mind that.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:33 pm
Gaithers is another perfect example of the expert GMs on here talking out of their pie holes.They all sat here day after day begging for him while the coaches knew we didn’t need him.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:35 pm
McClain can b that guy but I will the guy was 3-4 ILb in college so a switch to 3-4 with a mammoth DT would b a perfect fit for him .. N the more I think about I think Shonasty , Houston , Kelly make up perfect DE n Seymour was a 3-4 De in new england
November 26th, 2011 at 11:36 pm
Tomorrow’s game could be a loss just as much as it could be a win.
Murphy and Chaz need to step up and play like this is the last game of their careers. Hopefully DHB will be able to play, but if not, then Housh needs to create some magic as well.
I think it’s going to be really tough to run on this D. And we might see a lot of screens and play-actions. But anything we do will be tough to execute. I really hope Hue has not under estimated the Bears D.
Their offense will only be a threat through the running game, which happens to be our weakness as well on D. But if we can play solid run D like we have in a few couple games this season, we should be able to win this battle. Hanie will not beat us with the pass. Our Dline will give him problems, that is given they perform at the level we have seen recently.
They variable to me is in the return game. This will be a close game that will be won on FGs. But if Hester takes one to the house, that will give the Bears a quick score and that is something that can be the difference in a game like this.
If we lose this one, it won’t be the end of the world. SD will beat Denver, and we would still be one game ahead. And even if SD loses, being tied with Denver is not that bad.
It is true what they say, the Raiders hold their future in their hands. It is entirely up to them to make the playoffs. And if they don’t, it won’t be anybody’s fault but their own.
So we have a good game tomorrow. One that will in the very least tell a lot about this team’s depth and will to win.
CHI 13 OAK 16
November 26th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
Great stats chris but how good are we on third down?
Haloti Ngata Anyone? For Mcfadden Straight up
November 26th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
Thinking Hue’s saving our best for GB and then the playoffs, but putting just enough so that we keep winning.
It’s more than a game plan-it’s the Championship Plan.
Go Raiders.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:38 pm
Let wimbley rush the pasher from outside
November 26th, 2011 at 11:38 pm
We have many good D-linemen but we barely have 3 decent LBers.Why would we switch to the 3-4?
November 26th, 2011 at 11:42 pm
Let’s cheer like crazy tomorrow
November 26th, 2011 at 11:42 pm
Wimbley should be full time DE IMO
November 26th, 2011 at 11:43 pm
We can sign more Lb’ers
November 26th, 2011 at 11:43 pm
No way we should trade McFadden for Ngata.McFadden,when healthy,can win games on his own.Ngata is a piece of a puzzle.Not saying I wouldn’t want him,just wouldn’t make that trade.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:44 pm
Just saying cuz McClain was a3/4 lb n he looks lost out there
November 26th, 2011 at 11:49 pm
He doesn’t look lost.If anything due to his injuries he looks a step or two slow,but not lost.
East-I agree,I’d rather see Wimbley at DE also.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
A piece? Ngata would instantly solve our run d woes. If he left Bal their D wouldn’t be as dominant up front. Name a DT better than him.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:52 pm
Can’t.As I said,it isn’t that I wouldn’t want him,I just wouldn’t make that trade.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:54 pm
Ngata is immovable object and he can rush the passer
November 26th, 2011 at 11:55 pm
And he is also someone Balt wouldn’t let go,so why even talk about it?
November 26th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
I would NOT trade DMac for anybody,period!Understand wanting him on the field,a no-brainer,missing a few games each year may PRO LONG his career,and thats a GOOD thing,as long as hes a RAIDER!
November 26th, 2011 at 11:59 pm
He would instantly be the best player on our D and he just looks like a raider. I know this is wishful thinking but I’d make that trade yesterday. Ask CP3 about ngata
November 27th, 2011 at 12:00 am
Code Black. Go Raiders
November 27th, 2011 at 12:06 am
Yeah lefty your right they would be dumb to trade him but I just think we need a runstuffing DT so badly. Like when we had sam adams or parrela. Hendu is good but that’s all we have
November 27th, 2011 at 12:09 am
403,Yesterdays Gone,will look at trades NEXT year,and a fun topic for us all!
November 27th, 2011 at 12:13 am
In the future we better start looking at DTs because ours are getting up there in age,and you are correct,Hendu is our best and only real run stuffer.If something happens to him I hate to think what could happen.
November 27th, 2011 at 12:18 am
Mr. Desmond Bryant is the future of our DTs.
We could also see Mr. Houston moving inside, so that gives us flexibility to either go after a DE or DT.
November 27th, 2011 at 12:19 am
When you look at the age of our different positions,DTs are the only place where we don’t have young talent,except for Bryant,and he has been playing end a lot with Shonasty out.
November 27th, 2011 at 12:20 am
Mr. Palmer is now on the opening frame of the Raiders official website (Mr. Seymour is still on their).
November 27th, 2011 at 12:20 am
wrong there
November 27th, 2011 at 12:22 am
DT should now be main focus this upcoming season. Have to I’ve been disappointed in mcclain as well.
November 27th, 2011 at 12:22 am
Very true Ret,forgot about that.Then Wimbley could possibly move to end and we could get LB help.More options than I thought about.
November 27th, 2011 at 12:28 am
Houston is passrushing DT and I’m not sold on mr bryant
November 27th, 2011 at 12:34 am
Well,they are what we have this year,right now ,which is what I concerned about.I’ll worry about who we can and should get after the season or after we are eliminated from the play-off hunt.
November 27th, 2011 at 12:51 am
Good talking to someone on here who knows there football
November 27th, 2011 at 12:53 am
383.eastoaklandraider Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
Thank god for veldeer if he handles peppers he should get some pro bowl consideration. What ever happen with jared Gaither I know he went to chiefs I guess it was a blessing in disguise we didn’t acquire him.
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Gaither failed his physical with Oakland. KC didn’t pay atrtention and signed him. He had back surgery within 2 weeks I think
November 27th, 2011 at 12:58 am
Wow didn’t kwow he had surgery
November 27th, 2011 at 12:59 am
413.lefty12 Says:
November 27th, 2011 at 12:22 am
Very true Ret,forgot about that.Then Wimbley could possibly move to end and we could get LB help.More options than I thought about.
414.eastoaklandraider Says:
November 27th, 2011 at 12:28 am
Houston is passrushing DT and I’m not sold on mr bryant
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Wimbley was miscast in that role with Cleveland. His shift in Oakland back towhat he did best in college is the reason for his and most of the Raider reclamation project success.
We have Wimbley, McClain, Curry but probably could use more depth at LB.
Very few draft picks next year even with supplementals.
Houstons playing DE but surprsises with his power and hands when the undersized 300 pounder does slip in to DT.
The 290 lb Bryant was miscast as a DT. Hes been looking really good filling for IR’ed Matt Shaughnessy at RDE.
Had 2 big sacks last week against the Vikes and looked good.
November 27th, 2011 at 1:11 am
418. Nope, you’;re right. No back surgery. He sat out 2010 saying surgery wasn;t an option on his back.
Been with practice squad and promoted nov 6th or so when Albert hurt his wrist
November 27th, 2011 at 1:17 am
Not sold on Mcclain either
November 27th, 2011 at 1:28 am
Defense needs more attention this offseason and we need to fire bresnahan for the second time and this time for good
November 27th, 2011 at 3:46 am
ok RaiderNation.
here’s another shot @ winning three in a row.
i cant remember when this happened last here.
that said, i believe a three game winning streak will have a huge positiv psycholigical effect on this injury-riddled team in itself, their bench/rotation AND the staff/scheme under the circumstances… just @ the right time of the season @ that.
if we ever get the guys we are missing on the field and peak from here on out, we have a good chance of building the ultra-important momentum, believe, for the post season
and i’m very optimistic this time around w/ facing da Beers @ home having 2have2 go w/ their backup-QB, a nicked up Hester and imo a weak O-Line. not 2 forget CP’s success vs their cover-2 scheme…
we need this 1….BAADD!
GO RAIDERS!! OPEN UPP THE FLOODGATES!!! BE LOUD&PROUD NATION!!!!
November 27th, 2011 at 5:03 am
Raiders 20……. Boo Boo’s 17…
Tough game…. Hanie throws a pick….
Just win!…
November 27th, 2011 at 5:56 am
Don’t know if anyone here knows who Gary Speed is – just shocking news.
R.i.p. Gary.
November 27th, 2011 at 6:01 am
I miss shonasty at DE. But bryant and moss has held there own since he went down. Is moss out too?
November 27th, 2011 at 6:05 am
Sapp will talk raiders on NFLN in a couple mins wonder what the fat sob has to say
November 27th, 2011 at 6:07 am
Sapp’s a fool.
November 27th, 2011 at 6:10 am
Sapp will never miss a chance to slam the Raiders… He’s s toad
November 27th, 2011 at 6:15 am
Raiders can throw outta the backfield too….
Raiders 20…… Boo boo bears 17…
Raiders win this one….
November 27th, 2011 at 6:21 am
Also something on carson palmer on espn
November 27th, 2011 at 6:23 am
Sapp’s a foolish fat toad.
November 27th, 2011 at 6:24 am
Fox is supposed to do a segment on the Raiders and Palmer today…
November 27th, 2011 at 6:27 am
… A win today will get us some much needed momentum …..the Raiders need to put some wins together…
November 27th, 2011 at 6:27 am
Cant wait for the game!! The match up I am most looking forward to…our O-line vs the Bears D-line.
The young Wis has to be in the rookie of the year running, his execution on the second level has been awesome.
You gotta luv this team, we’re winning in the trenches, O-line and D-line are really becoming our strengths.
I just cant wait to see us put it all together for 60 min!
When we finally get healthy this is one of the best, well rounded Raiders team I can remember. And I believe they’re are few teams that stack up to what we can do when we execute.
HueJax…I am lovin the no-huddle, keep it going! It just seems to pick up the pace, like a pitcher in baseball that has a quick tempo to keep the fielders heads in the game, the no huddle for us seems to eliminate penalties on the offense!
GO RAIDERS!
November 27th, 2011 at 6:33 am
Whatever the game plan is – just please stop the penalties.Free 1st downs are driving me nuts.
November 27th, 2011 at 6:33 am
Big gamea for our WRs today get to get a look at auaberry at wr
November 27th, 2011 at 6:41 am
Steve seems to be sleeping, so here’s something from Vittorio Tafur, in case you missed it;
http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2011/11/26/saunders-loaded-for-bears/
November 27th, 2011 at 6:43 am
lefty12 Says:
November 26th, 2011 at 11:33 pm
Gaithers is another perfect example of the expert GMs on here talking out of their pie holes.They all sat here day after day begging for him while the coaches knew we didn’t need him.
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LOL…..Lefty killing people last night.
November 27th, 2011 at 6:56 am
Oakland Raiders 30
Windy City Weasels 17
CP will carve them up like an electric knife on a stick of butter.
November 27th, 2011 at 7:25 am
Going to be a lot of pressure on our DT’s and especially Rolando today.
Bears favorite running play is that quick trap right up the middle, and it has been giving pretty much the whole league fits.
Throw in the screen game that they are very successful at, and it is really going to be a huge challenge for McClain.
I hope he is up for it.
November 27th, 2011 at 7:32 am
Sapp predicts 7 sacks and 2 INTS for raiders D
November 27th, 2011 at 7:32 am
All you whiny kunts that worry about what W Sapp has to say might as well know he predicted 7 sacks and 2 Int’s for the def.
November 27th, 2011 at 7:33 am
True Vegas, but Hanie is not likely to execute those screens like Cutler. Hanie on rollouts will be the challenge. Tice knows his line is porous and they cannot afford to let Hanie go down.
Forte will get 35 carries unless we own the clock or go up big.
November 27th, 2011 at 7:36 am
Ah, the hate speaker got up early today.
You a Sapp fan now? Or just like calling people whiny kunts to boost that self esteem?
November 27th, 2011 at 7:37 am
Hanie won’t execute the screens as well, because defenses aren’t going to fear his ability to stretch the field like Cutler does.
I watched Hanie a lot in college, living in Mountain West country, and I think his mobility is being overexaggerated in here this week. He is mobile, for a QB, because he isn’t going to gash us for big gains like Ponder and Tebow.
His best strength, IMO, is his arm strength. Got a pretty strong arm, but decision-making and accuracy are iffy.
Plus, he has rarely played in the NFL in 4 years. Going to Oakland and playing Seymour, Houston and Wimbley, is a lot tougher than to go to Albuqueque and playing against 245 pound Lobo DT’s.
November 27th, 2011 at 7:38 am
L Murphy & C Schilens are our go-to guys for the day.
May G0d help us.
November 27th, 2011 at 7:42 am
My weekly bold prediction:
Colts beat the Panthers
November 27th, 2011 at 7:44 am
TJ will be our WR leader.
November 27th, 2011 at 7:48 am
448. No way
November 27th, 2011 at 8:01 am
I guess our reporters took a couple days off.Friday @
3.48pm and its now Sunday 8.00am.Way to go fellers.Tell
us you have our backs.We are about to slice and dice some
bear and you can’t get your fat a$$es away from the turkey leftovers.To be totally honest we haven’t really
missed much.FAYAll….RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 27th, 2011 at 8:05 am
I hope KBoss goes off. No reason he has been ignored by Hue.
November 27th, 2011 at 8:08 am
Trade Jon Condo for a new post!
November 27th, 2011 at 8:08 am
In case any of you are concerned about our receiving corps….forgetaboutit…we are now in the possession of
a real live QB!!!!Only been 30 years…but good things come to all that wait!!!!!!!!!!!RAIDERS!!!!!!
November 27th, 2011 at 8:14 am
Really wish BSPN and NFL Network could get on the same page.
NFL Network starts the obligatory Tebow story. Rolling my eyes, I change the channel only to see BSPN running a Tebow story at the same time.
Please, guys. Don’t run your Tebow stories at the same time. A great many NFL fans just don’t want to see or hear about it any more. Enough already.
November 27th, 2011 at 8:15 am
With all due respect Bo…whatever the hell did Condo do
earn your wrath?From my simpleton view…he just has to hit Lechler in the hands every time and any thing else is a bonus.Look at the Bears problem at long snap this last week.It may be a game turner today….just curious!
November 27th, 2011 at 8:18 am
A pregame haiku:
O.Co lot filling
Fans are grilling and swilling
Dmac STILL chilling
November 27th, 2011 at 8:19 am
ET…you mean that the whole world is not concerned about
the worthless burro’s.Damn …some should tell WTF Suh
that tebow has been fooling around with his mother…
that would probably do the job!!!
November 27th, 2011 at 8:19 am
@Edward Tech i did the samething its getting annoying thats why im rooting for SD today. To shut this tebowmania down.
November 27th, 2011 at 8:23 am
Twink,
Condo wastes a roster spot. Can’t backup anyone and is a poor ST tackler.
Treu was just as good at throwing a ball through his legs and could still play a real position too.
November 27th, 2011 at 8:24 am
Rather have Dmac healthy in December than playing hobbled
in November.Doesn’t appear to be any drop off with his backup…enjoy M.Bush folks…barring miracles he won’t
be in the S&B next year.
November 27th, 2011 at 8:31 am
Bo you are right on with Mr Treu…an awesome Raider for
many years but guys like him are as rear as hen’s teeth.
Arguably we won against the vikes due to a bad snap.In my
own tinybrained opinion…Condo please just keep hitting Shane in the hands and I’ll be ecstatic.
November 27th, 2011 at 8:31 am
I went to Vegas for Tday. I have the Raiders -4.5 and the over 41.5..
and Seaturds minus 4 bills + 8.5 and mules plus 6.5
Dont ask why as to any of my picks. They just looked better then the other bets out there.
November 27th, 2011 at 8:35 am
In all fairness Adam Treu couldn’t hold 00’s jockstrap…
but then again nor can any one else!!!
November 27th, 2011 at 8:37 am
Suh suprised me. The NFL and their media lackeys did a great job of selling him and what a great man he was. Ive seen him kick out at the end of plenty of plays that were never shown or talked about.
I predict he wont be able to control the urge and will become Albert Ndamukong Haynesworth The Second
November 27th, 2011 at 8:40 am
No bueno Plunk….good luck, though!
November 27th, 2011 at 8:41 am
Watch Condo today on coverage. Makes me miss Sam Williams.
November 27th, 2011 at 8:43 am
Cross my fingers for you Plunk….btw did you read Jenkin’s bit in the Comical about Hester’s HOFs credentials…hate the a$$hole…but props given to props
due…he said “yeah after they put Guy in there first”.
No sockpuppets today.RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!
November 27th, 2011 at 8:44 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 27th, 2011 at 7:42 am
My weekly bold prediction:
Colts beat the Panthers
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My weekly BOLD prediction:
Bears beat the Raiders
November 27th, 2011 at 8:50 am
Bo…Sam was a damn good hand but he couldn’t long snap.
My good buddy is a family friend of the William’s folk.
It really sucked when he was let go.It’s a sh!tty business in that aspect…..Condo can hit Lechler all day
long….he’s got a job until someone else can do the same thing.
November 27th, 2011 at 8:53 am
#468……….I’m a dumbass…..cos I just got #469 for my trouble.Jeez …Us……..Wept!!!
November 27th, 2011 at 9:03 am
Guess I’ll leave to you MR.I’ll be back later when the RAIDER fans are here.BTW your whiners looked real good yesterday.Lucky that Mr R.Lewis wasn’t on board or your
QB would be a wooden cross somewhere in Utah.Out….
RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 27th, 2011 at 9:05 am
Raiders 20…. Bears 17……
Hanie throws at least 1 pick…
November 27th, 2011 at 9:06 am
I only spent thirty bucks total. I just had to throw some money away at the dollar sluts. I was up two bills and did not walk.
November 27th, 2011 at 9:11 am
WHats good Nation whats all the fuss about trading COndo? I would only do that for 2 1sts and a 2nd ? what you guys think?
November 27th, 2011 at 9:12 am
PLunket all your picks look solid except for mules +6.5 im sorry i think they are going to be blown out today bro
November 27th, 2011 at 9:12 am
Fox is getting ready to do a Raiders segment for any of you interested…pregame show
November 27th, 2011 at 9:13 am
CODE BLACK ***
November 27th, 2011 at 9:16 am
Sapp looks shell shocked on NFL N
November 27th, 2011 at 9:18 am
“Raider Love Fest” on Fox
November 27th, 2011 at 9:19 am
Who’s callin the game?
November 27th, 2011 at 9:23 am
I guess I missed it….I seen the Andrew Luck parody!
November 27th, 2011 at 9:27 am
I’ll give you guys my picks…as soon as I get back from the sportsbook!
November 27th, 2011 at 9:27 am
COde black***
November 27th, 2011 at 9:28 am
Let’s Go Raiders! Let’s beat them Bears! Just Win Baby! please just win. To our D….please show up today like hungry angry men about to lose your paychecks . Michael Bush pound the rock for the Silver and Black….baby and no fumbling. Let’s chop chop Raiders! Yeah baby!
November 27th, 2011 at 9:29 am
481.davidon Says:
November 27th, 2011 at 9:19 am
Who’s callin the game?
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Kenny Albert, Moose Johnston and Fat Tony Siragusa.
November 27th, 2011 at 9:37 am
I strongly dislike Siragusa. Ever since he hyper extended Gannon’s elbow.
Anyone remember that play?? Honestly as I look back that play was the beginning of what should now be referred to as the “dark ages”
Go Raiders
November 27th, 2011 at 9:41 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 27th, 2011 at 7:42 am
My weekly bold prediction:
Colts beat the Panthers
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My Weekly Bold Perdiction:
Sully blows his load while giving his mother her weekly sponge bath. over/under 2 1/2 mins in
November 27th, 2011 at 9:41 am
FUKK Siragusa.. that fat slob.. jaba hut guy
November 27th, 2011 at 9:42 am
Under 2 1/2 mins
November 27th, 2011 at 9:42 am
I remember it, despise his fat ass for it. Won’t even watch the man cave show.
November 27th, 2011 at 9:43 am
Plunk,
Worried about your Bills and over in our game.
But, you can make it all back by going and firing on the Tebow’s ML!!!
November 27th, 2011 at 9:44 am
Ray,
3 team Round Robin:
Colts ML
Mules ML
Jets – whatever it is
Your welcome, lol
November 27th, 2011 at 9:46 am
That was like the 1st or 2nd game of the 2003 season… and the worst part is that it was one of the dirtier plays we’ve seen, and the networks try to make that sob look like santa-saprano.
November 27th, 2011 at 9:47 am
We need the Dolts to win, but I have zero faith in PHilisha and Norv.
November 27th, 2011 at 9:47 am
# 487…I remember it well , you could hear the air leave the stadium when Goose flopped on Gannon….my girlfriend and I were sitting behind the South goal post , right about the play… We never got in that game after that
November 27th, 2011 at 9:53 am
Revenge ‘84 , Hanie receives lacerated liver.
November 27th, 2011 at 9:53 am
Code Black guys .. Code Black …
November 27th, 2011 at 9:56 am
Norv’s creator faced head is on the chopping block.
November 27th, 2011 at 9:56 am
fingers Says:
November 27th, 2011 at 9:47 am
# 487…I remember it well , you could hear the air leave the stadium when Goose flopped on Gannon….my girlfriend and I were sitting behind the South goal post , right about the play… We never got in that game after that
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
You saw the end of the Gannon era.
I really do think we’ve got a new era beginning. Really if you look at the supporting cast and how they’ve stepped up:
Routt – OMG did anyone think he would be this good, (besides Al)
Veldheer – He’s having a ProBowl type year. Seriously watch for him out there, the guy is lighting people up
Wisnewski – Seriously our 2ND ROUND PICK!!!! I absolutely love watching the slo mo replays of our screen plays, the beatings this guy has been throwing on lb’s and db’s is awesome to watch
(And Sho-nasty has been out for most of the season)
Wimbley – this guy is lightning coming off the edge, his dip move is one of the best in football.
Branch – Yeah the funny thing is we’ve always known branch was a baller.
Now look at the young recieving core! Each week a new star…. last week B Myers (a TE I know, but what a game he had) the week before D Moore, before that J Ford, and don’t forget the Houston Game and DHB!!!
Sooo many great players on this team, and now we have a QB that can hit the windows!!
And a Run GAME!!!
GO RAIDERS!
November 27th, 2011 at 9:57 am
It was a 2000 playoff game when Siragusa flopped on Gannon, and cost The Raiders a chance in that game. The 2003 injury which ended Gannon’s carreer came in game 3 against Tampa Bay and fractured a vertibate in Gannon’s neck when he put his head down and took on a linebacker.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:00 am
3 Hours till code black. yeah baby..
November 27th, 2011 at 10:01 am
This is a game that Lochness Campbell HAS TO BE active for.
Can’t have guys like D. Moore active, with no intent of playing, while Bruce Campbell is inactive and healthy enough to play.
And if he is active, for the love of Pete can we trot him out for at least a few plays? Let him get out on a screen, or block on PAT’s OR SOMETHING.
Time to shat or get off the pot with this guy.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:02 am
raiderkoolaid Says:
November 27th, 2011 at 9:57 am
It was a 2000 playoff game when Siragusa flopped on Gannon, and cost The Raiders a chance in that game. The 2003 injury which ended Gannon’s carreer came in game 3 against Tampa Bay and fractured a vertibate in Gannon’s neck when he put his head down and took on a linebacker.
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Yeah I think you”re right, but did we replay Tampa on his last game? I’d forgoten, but on the Fat Tony play you’re right, because it felt like 3 jobs in a row in the playoffs (well 2 and 1 nightmare)
November 27th, 2011 at 10:06 am
Correct…. It was the 2000 playoff game( Ravens)… Goose just flatout bellyflopped Gannon…that Ravens D was lightsout ..
November 27th, 2011 at 10:07 am
I am rooting for The Bills. I would like to see them get it going again because they still have games against Denver and San Diego on their schedule.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:07 am
486
Bad luck..hate to say it but Bears win in a sqeaker
November 27th, 2011 at 10:12 am
Plunk morning parley picks:
Bills +8 1/2
Bengals un 37 1/2
Panthers -3 1/2
Titans -3 1/2
Falcons un 44 1/2
November 27th, 2011 at 10:16 am
Did you see Nick Miller? Wow, he never did that for the Silver & Black.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:16 am
Nick Miller the DB killer just ran a punt back for 6 points
November 27th, 2011 at 10:16 am
Nick Miller sighting, 88yd TD on a punt return…
November 27th, 2011 at 10:16 am
Yeah…when did Nicky’s skills come up?
November 27th, 2011 at 10:16 am
In other news .. Nick “the roster spot killer” Miller returned a punt for TD for Rams…
November 27th, 2011 at 10:17 am
and by the way…Good to see him do well…he might be a good contributor for that team.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:20 am
I had never made a football bet in my life other than maybe a 5 dollar bet with a friend or something, and I looked in the newspaper one time and looked at the odds, and picked 6 games against the spread that I liked the lines on and figured if I were to pick a 6 game parlay, that would be it, so I wrote them downn but didn’t actually make a bet. I hit all six, and figured this is pretty easy, so I started betting. I have never picked a parlay correctly again.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:23 am
The broncos are idiots for trading brandon lloyd
November 27th, 2011 at 10:35 am
I hope this is the start to the Bills getting their mojo back. I would like to see them beat the donkeys and dolts later in the year.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:35 am
Haven’t had much time to follow the board this weekend [coaching my son's team in a Thanksgiving Weekend hockey tournament] but must get in on the Raiders Prediction Board.
Raiders – 30, Cubs – 13
Hanie struggles badly to find breathing room, and Forte is contained. Palmer goes a bit more conservative with his limited receiving corp, and Bush keeps pounding. Seabass shows his improving hammy with 3 kicks from distance.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:48 am
Great pre-game post and listing of inactive players,Steve.Oh,wait,never mind.
Subbing for Steve Corkran today-nobody.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:49 am
Raiders 31 Bears 18.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:50 am
When do they anounce the inactives? I thought it wasn’t until like 45 minutes before gametime.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:50 am
Yeah, no lead-in story? What’s up with that?
November 27th, 2011 at 10:52 am
Before the season a lot of people wanted us to try and get M.Lewis,TE from Jacksonville.Sure glad it never happened.I’ve seen that guy drop more passes this year than Murphy and DHB did combined in their rookie years.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:57 am
lefty its funny how corkran insists that dhb is the raiders 6th best wr. whats funny is u could say good old corky is the raiders 6th best blogger if that.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:57 am
That Lewis drop in the end zone was laughable.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:58 am
Well laughable, unless your Blaine Gabbert.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:05 am
It is becoming more obvious that this site is just an afterthought to Corkran.It used to be this place was a good spot for keeping updated and getting info about the team.Not anymore.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:05 am
Ok JFB
Give us the pre game run down with who is playing and who is out. Someone has to do it.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:07 am
Well, BSJ’s head might just explode.
Something happened to the Vikings long-snapper, and Jared Allen is set to take over the duties.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:08 am
Leinart 9/10 60 yards and a TD. See what you can do when your not balls deep in super models. I would be a sub par QB.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:09 am
Don,
Someone with the local radio broadcast will probably pick it up and post here shortly.
Than Steve will come in and tell us about his stupid chat.
Notice that Jerry’s live chats used to have McDonalds sponsor it. Steve’s, are sponsor-less.
Corky = hack
November 27th, 2011 at 11:10 am
Tough game today bears defense will want to carry the team to victory but raiders are on the rise and are feeling confident even with injuries!! We are taking the afc west!!!!!
Raiders: 24
Da Bears: 17
November 27th, 2011 at 11:10 am
CODE BLACK in 2 hours… Corkran having a lengthy breakfast
November 27th, 2011 at 11:10 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
#1 Raider Fan Raiders 34 Bears 10
8RaiderReign8 Raiders 26 Bears 10
504 Raider Raiders 23 Bears 16
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
BewareofRaiders Raiders 24 Bears 20
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
Cranberry Raiders 38 Bears 17
DonManoukiansNeighbor Raiders 28 Bears 17
downsouthraider Raiders 24 Care Bears 10
EMRaiders GO RAIDERS! CHI 13 OAK 16
Fingers Raiders 20….. Bears..17..
ghostraiders Raiders 20… Carebears…16
Gilligan Oakland 45 DaHoneyBears 11
Hagar the Horrible Raiders 27 – Bears 17
hendu Raiders27-Walter 24 Raiders!!!!!!
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
neilb 20-10 Raiders.
No Mas Diamante Raiders 20 Bears 13
nwr8r Raiders – 27 Sully’s violated teddy bears – 16
PlunkforHOF My beloved Oakland Raiders: 21 Teddys: 17
r8dercain Raiders 20 Bears 17
r8eray 17-13 Raiders
raiderkoolaid Raiders 24 Bears 13
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
StayinBlack Raiders 31 Bears 18.
Sullivan44 Bears 21, Raiders 13.
The Realist Dirty Raccoon Al Davis’ Raiders – 24
Chi Cubs – 17
November 27th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Cork is still at Denny’s eating his sunny side up eggs and beacon.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Hey Manouk.. whats up.. notice how everyone least favorite troll has been somewhat absent lately?
November 27th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Big list this week,,, nice work as always Q
November 27th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Qodrn
Nice work as always.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Stevie johnson abusing revis island
November 27th, 2011 at 11:13 am
Jesus Christ, no updates since Friday?
November 27th, 2011 at 11:13 am
I notice you keep saying everything im typing. Whats up with that? Great minds think alike i guess.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:13 am
Wow, even Q was able to get an updated prediction board before Steve had a post up.
Seriously, where’s the updates and/or biased columns???
November 27th, 2011 at 11:14 am
And let me add, Q has been sick and has little kids!!!
November 27th, 2011 at 11:14 am
WOW….Stevie Johnson is my new favorite player.
Not only did he just beat Revis for a TD, but watch his TD celebration.
He acts like he is dancing with his fingers like guns, than pretends to shoot himself in the leg.
Absolutely awesome!!!!!
November 27th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Psychic vortex over Northern Nevada
November 27th, 2011 at 11:16 am
544. LOL He was doing the Plex???
November 27th, 2011 at 11:17 am
@just fire baby he did that? Damn i missed it cause right when he scored i turned the channelha but stevie became my favorite player because he is killing revis today
November 27th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Bet lloyd likes catching balls from Bradford alot better than Teblows
November 27th, 2011 at 11:19 am
Next he can do the OJ and run to the Jets sideline and try and decapitate Rex.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:20 am
Players ignore the writers, writers ignore the blog.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:21 am
For those who wanted to keep Raynor until Jano is 100% healthy,hope you saw his KO in the Buff/NYJ game-laughable.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:21 am
Mark sanchez still sucks
November 27th, 2011 at 11:23 am
Why are Raider fans rooting for Buffalo over the Jets.We beat the Jets and own the tie-breaker over them.Buffalo owns the tie-breaker over us.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:24 am
How many hours is it in Calif. before we can file a missing persons report on Cork?
November 27th, 2011 at 11:24 am
Activate Campbell and let him lead block for Bush.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:25 am
The Corky one liners are good. Funny time killer until game time….
tick tock
November 27th, 2011 at 11:26 am
48hrs plunk
November 27th, 2011 at 11:26 am
Maybe we one of the 49er guys was supposed to cover the game and he forgot. Is there a blog this week?
November 27th, 2011 at 11:26 am
Corks in the bottol. His wife left him again.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:27 am
Bottle*
November 27th, 2011 at 11:27 am
Does Van Dyck get a pick today? His Mojo has been going, I could see him snagging one….
And what about Giordano? Is this guy becoming a leader on this d? Good to see a blue collar like Giordano get his…he could be good for a pick today, maybe even a pick six.
One theme I’d like to see from our d today, take-aways.
Go Raiders/
November 27th, 2011 at 11:28 am
First, lets check the jails and hospitals..
November 27th, 2011 at 11:28 am
oops Van Dyke
November 27th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Looks like DHB will play and Moore won’t.Ausberry is working with WRs not TEs.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:29 am
I would like to see the bills get is back together before they play Den. and S.D.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:30 am
I want in on the prediction board
Raiders 37
Bears 27
November 27th, 2011 at 11:30 am
Ausberry will be a beast blocking downfield. And if he has the speed to get off the line, could be a funny “game of life” type of scenario
November 27th, 2011 at 11:30 am
I want the Raiders to score in the 4th qtr
November 27th, 2011 at 11:31 am
Nick Miller took a punt 88 yards to the house for st louis. good to see him find some success
November 27th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Can Lito get a pick today as well…could’ve had 2 the past two games
November 27th, 2011 at 11:33 am
Who is Hanies’ backup in case Wimbley knocks him out?
November 27th, 2011 at 11:33 am
Ha Lito! The one that hit him in the hands against SD was a hilarious play.
It was almost the play of the game if SD would have come back.
But Lito looked like a deer in the headlights, the only thing I kept thinking is, that’s why Lito is a DB and not a WR.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:34 am
What we really need to do is root for the Jags to beat the Texans.
We have the tiebreaker over Houston, and that could potentially be the difference in the #3 or #4 seed.
#3 seed is going to host probably either the Steelers or Ravens (whoever doesn’t win the division).
#4 seed will host Bengals, Titans or maybe the Bills/Jets.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Whoops….meant the #4 seed hosts Steelers/Ravens and vice versa.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:36 am
SPECIAL REPORT: William “The Refridgerator” Perry was signed to back up Hanie, Chicago media thinks its a bold strategic move by Luvie Smith.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Short notice….Best information I could get…6 Raiders inactive for week 12…Campbell. Ford, Jones, McFadden, Moore and Moss…All 47 other Raiders are active….
November 27th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Raiders-34 Bears-16
Let’s Go!
November 27th, 2011 at 11:37 am
JFB, so we probably want the #4 seed? Since we almost beat the Bills, and we did the Jets.
I think we can take the bengals, specially with Carson as QB, he will know every play they run. And the Titans would be a favorable game as well.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:37 am
Yeah Rock Cartwright.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:38 am
JFB – Ok, so switch it up for me too please, seed 3 vs 4.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:42 am
Still alive on my moening parlay… Late picks:
Raiders -5 1/2
Raiders un 41 1/2
Skins +4 1/2
Pats -3 1/2
Saints -6 1/2
November 27th, 2011 at 11:42 am
Cartwright has a 40 yard screen pass to the 1 today, Bush finishes with a TD dive,….yeah we all know our man Rock is going to get caught from behind but not before the goal line, but it’s going to be a great play! Watch for it, HueJax dials it up!
November 27th, 2011 at 11:42 am
* morning
November 27th, 2011 at 11:42 am
I have noticed since Steve took this over fewer people post in here as well.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:43 am
and Cartwright is WAY better than MBush in pass protection, watch for Palmer to be airing it out because Rock gives him the time.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:43 am
Sorry for the curve ball EM……
Moss a suprise inactive.
And with no Taiwan, I would anticipate Reece getting a few more of those trap runs as well.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:44 am
Speaking of people no longer posting in here, there is the Priest.
Where he can tell us that Jarvis Moss is an elite pass-rusher, Ausberry will lead the team in TD receptions and Taiwan Jones is the next CJ2K.
And that was just in the last few months, lol.
I miss that guy.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:45 am
Also can throw in that Terrell Pryor is better than Cam Newton.
November 27th, 2011 at 11:46 am
Archive Terrell Owens’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said there is one team that is “very interested” in his client.
Owens
However, that team is sensitive about being publicly mentioned and so Rosenhaus preferred not to identify it.
Still, it continues to keep alive the notion that Owens could find work before the season is through.
But the clock is running. Owens is coming off knee surgery in April and turns 38 years old on Dec. 7.
He played 14 games for the Cincinnati Bengals last season, making 72 receptions and scoring nine touchdowns.
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NNNNnnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
November 27th, 2011 at 11:46 am
Texans down to their third string qb
November 27th, 2011 at 11:48 am
Don’t know if anyone else posted this, but Nick Miller ran a kickoff back for a TD. i guess he plays for the rams now. Today’s game going to be exciting! GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!
November 27th, 2011 at 11:48 am
How can you not be a bad ass with a name like Rock Cartwright?
November 27th, 2011 at 11:49 am
What up Nation. Who has AT&T U-Verse ?? Why is the game not showing up at the 1:00 mark??? Please help this could ruin my day!!!
November 27th, 2011 at 11:49 am
And my prediction –
Raiders – 17 (cuz WR’s injured)
Bears – 10
November 27th, 2011 at 11:52 am
DOES ANYONE HAVE U-VERSE AND THE GAME IS NOT SHOWING UP AT 1:00??
November 27th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
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
#1 Raider Fan Raiders 34 Bears 10
8RaiderReign8 Raiders 26 Bears 10
504 Raider Raiders 23 Bears 16
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
BewareofRaiders Raiders 24 Bears 20
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
Cranberry Raiders 38 Bears 17
DonManoukiansNeighbor Raiders 28 Bears 17
downsouthraider Raiders 24 Care Bears 10
EMRaiders GO RAIDERS! CHI 13 OAK 16
Fingers Raiders 20….. Bears..17..
ghostraiders Raiders 20… Carebears…16
Gilligan Oakland 45 DaHoneyBears 11
Hagar the Horrible Raiders 27 – Bears 17
hendu Raiders27-Walter 24 Raiders!!!!!!
HitManMorris Raiders 37 Bears 27
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
neilb 20-10 Raiders.
No Mas Diamante Raiders 20 Bears 13
nwr8r Raiders – 27 Sully’s violated teddy bears – 16
PlunkforHOF My beloved Oakland Raiders: 21 Teddys: 17
Pretty Rick Raiders-34 Bears-16
qodrn Raiders 21 Chicago 20
r8dercain Raiders 20 Bears 17
r8eray 17-13 Raiders
raiderkoolaid Raiders 24 Bears 13
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
StayinBlack Raiders 31 Bears 18.
Sullivan44 Bears 21, Raiders 13.
The Realist Dirty Raccoon Al Davis’ Raiders – 24
Chi Cubs – 17
TheToozFan55 Raiders – 17 (cuz WR’s injured) Bears – 10
November 27th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Uverse is showing the Raider game. They listed the game that they expected to show since Oakland never sells out here. Sorry Uverse!
January 14th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
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