Pre-practice notes
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, November 25th, 2011 at 11:57 am in Oakland Raiders.
Defensive tackle Richard Seymour joined his teammates for warmups and drills Friday, making it possible he could increase last week’s rule as an interior lineman in passing situations.
Defensive end Lamarr Houston was on the field for the second straight day, meaning Oakland could be in decent shape along the defensive line in terms of health.
As for the wounded corps of wide receivers, Denarius Moore and Jacoby Ford looked as if they were doing next to nothing. Moore spent the early part of the session doing some very low impact drills with trainer Rod Martin. Darrius Heyward-Bey is the most likely of the three to play, as he had his helmet on and was catching some passes during drills.
Brian McCann looks to be the primary punt returner, with T.J. Houshamdzadeh also getting some work in that area just in case.
Running back Darren McFadden wasn’t at practice and Taiwan Jones was a spectator.
When he is declared “out” later today, it means McFadden will have missed a quarter of the season. Even if he were to return to the practice field next week, he’d be a highly unlikely participant against Miami after missing so much time. Figure he’d need at least a week of practice to be ready to go in a game.
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November 25th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Just Heal Baaby!
November 25th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Bring your “Sign Bush!” signs to the game.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
DHB will go, he only got his bell rung last week. We need him on the outside to keep their corners from cheating.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
It didn’t get reported on the blog but Jano is near 100%
November 25th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
I understand Hue, not wanting to risj losing players longer to injury. But we also can’t afford to lose this game, anothe rhome loss would be awful blow to the locker room, fans, organization.
JUST WIN BABY!
Chaz will have a career game.
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.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
One more thing, under no circumstance should we kick it to hester.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
It’s a great Thanksgiving weekend to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?!
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Accept offers for DMC during the off-season?? Not without signing MBush29 to an extension before the end of the year.
Find the $$ figure to get it done…making MBush somewhere around the 10-15th highest paid RB in the league. He’s playing at a level to deserve it, and he’ll get it from some other team. Give him a much-deserved extension, and hope we don’t grind him into the ground.
DMC needs to get back…and the Raiders need to win with the best RB duo the NFL has seen in years. MBush’s and DMC’s careers can benefit from the other guy’s…and we fans can enjoy the ride while it lasts.
BUT…if MBush is signed longer-term, and some team came along with an offer of the above-mentioned #2 and #3-round picks for DMC?? Especially if the picks are in the early stages of those rounds, it’s a deal that must be considered, if not jumped at.
I used to watch the mind-boggling Bo Jackson play back in the day. He was going to be the greatest…right up until he wasn’t on the field anymore. DMC is special, when he’s on the field. On the sideline, he’s just another nice guy.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
chaz has a big opportunity here. same w/ murphy. if they get most of the reps, and w/ a legit qb like palmer, no complaining if u suck. step up and show ur the man. and don’t throw the stupid ball after u make ur only catch of the year and get a 15 yard penalty.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
trade dmc? stupidity defined.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
If Moore gets a PR touchdown at some point in seaosn to go along with whatever else he produces, he should garner some serious rookie of the year consideration.
#1 he is on a winning/playoff team
#2 4 rec TD, 1 rushing TD and throw in a ST touch?
from a rookie 5th rounder?
hugggge.
get healthy NOW
November 25th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
For college football/NFL draft fans, some prospects to watch as the college season comes to a close:
DT Tydreke Powell, UNC (3-4)
CB Leonard Johnson, Iowa State (3-4)
DE Jake Bequette, Arkansas (4-5)
LB Chris Galippo, USC (5-6)
RB Marc Tyler, USC (5-6)
S Harrison Smith, Notre Dame (5-6)
November 25th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
DHB plays…and he’s earned CP3’s trust, so he’ll get the ball plenty this week.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
cant trade DMAC. just cant.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
at post #12
pass on Marc Tyler.
i like harrison smith, he is a young giordano lol.
Galippo will go before we have a shot.
Powell would be nice.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
350.fingers Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 11:49 am
I expect Hanie to do some running Sunday …Hue has to have the defense prepared for that..
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Just read up on Hanie and I didn’t realize he can be pretty dangerous outside the pocket.
You’re right fingers….Hopefully Hue and the Raiders are done getting burned by running QB’s.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Why do some Raider fans say this game is gonna be an east win! NOT on this blog have I head that once…It make me cringe when people say that. I mean I’m a Diehard Raiders fan, but to say this game is gonna be an easy win is just dumb. I’m sure the Raider players are NOT going into this game thinking that.
Goooo Raiders beat dem Bears baby!!
November 25th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
F the draft tho.
Lets win now.
OAK has one of the best roster in the AFC when healthy.
Just get this win and welcome players back healthy moving forward and we can run the table.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
We’ve got to do a beter job of keeping hanie in the pocket and not letting him run free outside of it…
Last weeks game tape should help our Defense see this.
Got to clean up the Hankies too, these Personal Fouls are killing our D…
November 25th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
We just needa force turnovers. thats the key.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Newsflash:
The Raiders are ALREADY in the playoffs. Every game is just as important as a playoff game already, anyway. Only difference is it’s not sudden-death yet.
The last 2-weeks of the season (KC and SD) could be for the division title. And…we’ve been playing teams we may face down the road in the actual playoffs, so every edge in tie-breakers and home field advantage is ultra-important.
NE, Pitt, Baltimore…all teams I’d rather see play here in the playoffs. I’d also be glad to be playing any of them anywhere, as long as we’re in. But, here please.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
would LOVE to see Mikey Bush fraight train Urlacker,, ala Bo Jackson/ Brian Bosworth !!!
November 25th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
The bigger collision will be Briggs trying to lay the wood. He’s going to make his statement.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
17…No such thing as an easy Raiders game…. At least I can’t remember any easy game the last decade…this team will test your stamina …
November 25th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
There are people who want to lose out to get a better draft? My goodness. Like I said, it’s going to be years before we cleanse the Davis culture out of the Raiders and their fan base.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Post 24, the Denver game last year was easy………..but yeah, they will test fan hood
November 25th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
We need to find a way to keep both Bush and McFadden. 16 games is a long season for any 1 back to stay healthy.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Is it Sunday already. After all that football yesterday, I’m walking around the house not knowing what to do.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Darn, I’m a little nervous about our game against the Dolphins and we all know they played the Cowboys pretty well yesterday. Reggie Bush is sorta tricky and may be difficult to stop. However, one good hit against Reggie Bush and he will be quiet the rest of the game. I wish our WRs and DMAC were healthy. We need a healthy team. No doubt about it.
November 25th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
JWB — I totally agree. Having two #1-quality RB’s on roster is a bonus few teams will ever see. (Even better when they can both see the field!)
November 25th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
WE, as in W-E, my team, the Raiders, are going to lose 3 more games this year. I don’t mind one of them being to Chicago. If we win Sunday, cool. But I’m prepared for the likeliness of losing. After all, I’m not playing in the game. It’s on the players to prove me wrong.
Bears 21, Raiders 13
November 25th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
May hurt us down the line but I AM THRILLED TO THE BONE…the 49ERS and ALEX SMITH got their tails smashed. Man, what a super game even though I don’t like the Ravens or the 49ers. I felt sorry for Alex Smith because T-Sizzle(or whatever they call him) was bringing it to him. lol
November 25th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Harbaugh the genius was exposed yesterday. His QB can’t pick up blitzes.
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.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
We are in 1st place fighting for a play-off spot and position and YA wants to talk about next years roster and the draft.Get on board YA.We’ll worry about those things when it is time.And,anyone who claims we should trade McFadden is straight out nuts.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Dysentery is a disgruntled writer’s best friend.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
How is Jer anticipating trouble with McFadden?He is reporting on his status.If he didn’t say anything all of you people would be crying for an update.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
@27 & 30
Yep, just hope that the Raiders organization realizes this. They have to, it’s a no brainer.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
lefty12 Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
We are in 1st place fighting for a play-off spot and position and YA wants to talk about next years roster and the draft.Get on board YA.We’ll worry about those things when it is time.And,anyone who claims we should trade McFadden is straight out nuts.
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NFL teams never stop scouting players. The draft happens next year whether the Raiders win this year or not. For those interested in building for the future, there are some good players on the field today. Plenty of time to talk NFL on Sunday.
The Raiders need to be honest with themselves. If McFadden is healthy for 8 games a season, will they be re-signing him when his contract is up? If the answer to that question is no, it’s time to explore alternatives – ie re-signing Michael Bush, and getting something in return for McFadden before losing him without any chance of compensation.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
the Donkey fans are so delusional. Everywhere i read they think they are going to win the west and maybe even the superbowl.
Even if they did win the divison(i’d be suprised if they win 2 more games) they’d have to go through Pitsburgh New England and/or Baltimore. oh well it will all the more fun to watch when they go down in flames
November 25th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
What’s that got to do with John Denver?
November 25th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
lol its from super troopers
November 25th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Very true Lefty. Give Jer a break people. Sorta like I be damned if I do and I be damned if I don’t. lol
November 25th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Ahhh…Super Troopers. Outstanding bad movie.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
IMO I’m not sure how much longer the donks can sustain that type of offense. At some point tebow is gonna get clobbered.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
rob_raider Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
trade dmc? stupidity defined.
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Someone was bringing up the buy low sell high mentality with regards to Dmac. In other words his value may never be higher than it is right now. Problem with that logic is we paid an overall number 4 for him. Is anyone going to give us HIGHER than that? Like, Indy is going to give us their overall number one, Peyton Manning, Dwight Freeny AND next years lst rounder?? Not likely. Bill Polian is running their drafts not Mike Ditka.
One thing about McFadden I see none of you seem to mention is how he brings a mean physicality out there that our team sorely needs. McFadden is not above getting into scraps with the opponents, he is a devastating blocker and a hard physical runner. None of that shows up on a stat sheet. When you are trying to build a physical mean team, how much is that worth?
November 25th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
If McFadden got healthy on Saturday, I think Hue gives him snaps on Sunday.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Naw, we probably won’t see DMAC till wk14.
Hopefully he will be good 2 go by then.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Who cares about injuries right now. It’s about stacking the left hand column in the newspaper. Forget everything else right now.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
yep
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.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
[...] Pre-practice notes Defensive tackle Richard Seymour joined his teammates for warmups and drills Friday, making it possible he could increase last week’s rule as an interior lineman in passing situations. [...]
November 25th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
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.
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Still an incredible talent though.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Marshall Faulk is a HOFer, never missedmany games and was in the prime of his career and was traded for 1 second round pick.
Mcfadden MIGHT get us a 3rd rounder and i would rather just keep him and hope he doesn’t have Yao Ming feet.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Post#46… right on point!
I want DMac here until he’s done,
kid is a straight up BEAST!
CODE BLACK
November 25th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
No doubt when Mcfadden is “on” he is one of the best in the biz.
But right now he could have played 58 career games and has been “on” in about 12 of them.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
has dmac been hanging around chaz?
November 25th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
No doubt when Mcfadden is “on” he is one of the best in the biz.
But right now he could have played 58 career games and has been “on” in about 12 of them.
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Most unfortunate and very disappointing.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
DMC will retire as a Raider .. Print that sh!t
November 25th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
5 yards each carry, 10 yards for each catch.
Ya haters think ya can find that production around the corner?
Pluuuuuueeeease.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
Love McFadden just gotta accept that he has been injury prone. What is the average career length for a RB its like 4 yrs. All teams try to maintain depth at the position for good reason.
November 25th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
Jason La Canfora of NFL.com reports that Darren McFadden is expected to miss this week’s game and is not likely to play next week either.
Looks like Green Bay is when he comes back. We’re gonna need all the firepower we can in that game.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Last years leading rusher was undrafted. The last month the Nfls two leading rushers are two 4th rounders (Bush and rookie Murray). Last years postseasons leading rusher was also undrafted.
Not a knock on a Darren, but running backs are the most easily replaced and you can find guys in mid rounds like Forte or undrafted guys like Foster, Fred Jackson and Starks.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Last years leading rusher was undrafted. The last month the Nfls two leading rushers are two 4th rounders (Bush and rookie Murray). Last years postseasons leading rusher was also undrafted.
Not a knock on a Darren, but running backs are the most easily replaced and you can find guys in mid rounds like Forte or undrafted guys like Foster, Fred Jackson and Starks.
Dude, speak your piece, but that’s a double negative. Your opinion is a knock on Darren.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
There was zero opinion in my post, it was all stats and facts.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Love the star power and eye candy of McFaddens game. Early in his career many here wanted him lined up wide more. Maybe it would help him stay on the field more.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
No Suh and now Javid Best going to IR.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:14 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Last years leading rusher was undrafted. The last month the Nfls two leading rushers are two 4th rounders (Bush and rookie Murray). Last years postseasons leading rusher was also undrafted.
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Yes, but let’s be honest here. Guys like DeAngelo Williams, Adrian Peterson, Thomas Jones, Tomlinson were all high draft choices. And post season numbers are a bit skewed because starters have played 16-20 NFL games and are beaten up and then in comes some fresh back. Remember Timmy Smith in the Super Bowl versus Dungver? The guy had 200 yards in the Super Bowl and never played again. The Redskins must’ve found him in the parking lot and suited him up.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:14 pm
I dislike Bush sometimes because he leaves too many yards on the field, and never seems to run Angry, or “Plow” a pile. BUT, he is necessary to the long term success of this team. McFaddy/Bush/Jones and Moore, Ford, Bey, with Palmer = awesome Offense!
Sign Bush NOW!
November 25th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Mcfadden, to me, is a lot like Andrew Bynum.
When healthy they are unique talents who dominate often and are one of the best at their position.
But the notion of either playing every game in a season is a pipe dream.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:17 pm
Timmy Smith was a coke dealer lol.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:17 pm
Not a knock on a Darren, but running backs are the most easily replaced and you can find guys in mid rounds like Forte or undrafted guys like Foster, Fred Jackson and Starks.
Running backs are the most easily replaced. Opinion. Not fact. You can say that for Special Teams. Special Teams are the most easily replaceable.
Forte was drafted in the 2nd round. He wasn’t a mid-round pick, he was a high draft pick. That’s a fact. 44th overall.
Arian Foster is an outlier. A lot of undrafted Running Backs ride the bench.
Fred Jackson just broke his leg. Looks like someone has worse conditioning than DMC afterall? Hmmm
Starks is Ryan Grant’s backup.
How replaceable is Michael Turner on the Atlanta Falcons? Or Chris Johnson for the Titans? How about Ray Rice for Baltimore? Adrian Peterson for Minny? Frank Gore for 49ers?
I can keep goin, there’s a couple more. I happen to agree to disagree about the Running Back opinion. Much respect, to each his own.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:17 pm
And Bush NEVER should have been a 4th rounder. He was a guy who had the early lead in the Heisman going into his last collegiate season. His last game he had like 11 carries for 143 yards and 2 TD’s. In the lst half!!! I don’t know if any of you saw this, but in the Dungver game here, on a sweep left, Bush and the lead back see the Dungver LB Woodyard and plow into him, sending him out of the game. Woodyard was the KY LB that broke Mike’s leg.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Chris Johnson is looking very easily replaced. The year he ran for 2k they started 0-10.
Now that he is like 130th in the league in rushing they are fighting for a playoff spot.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
I LOVE it when you people are arguing actual football….
November 25th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Marcel Reece is about to speak on Around the League on NFL Network.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Ryan Grant is another great example.
What was he?
4th or 5th rounder I believe.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Not sure I’d trade DMC, but I would certainly lean towards signing Bush. Taiwan seems like a project and is awfully undersized for the NFL. Doesn’t really have a long durability track record either….
November 25th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
The RB question is both are correct. Plenty of greatness drafted high, plenty of greatness UFA. Fact.
Question is, durability. How long can a RB play at the high level DMAC is capable of? Does his injury rest prolong his career? Does he reward Huge/Raiders for keeping him off the field when he’s hurt now, when time comes to sign up again?
November 25th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
@JLofty
Yea, Taiwan is a project. He does have a Mewelde Moore, Kevin Faulk potential. Reliable third down back, 5 carries a game and a hard worker on special teams.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:34 pm
If CJ2K fades into the sunset, I’ll tip my hat to you and I’ll be the first to say you’re were right all along.
The Jury is still out on him. His line was disgruntled he held out and haven’t been controlling the gaps, the same gaps Johnson had last year. Part of it is on him for holding out and not being conditioned.
I’m giving Johnson another year before he’s written off, new coach, new offense, and Chris Johnson needs a better QB than Matt ‘talk a big game and choke on my own sputum’ Hasselback.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzpowxGfVFE
This is Chris Johnson’s QB afterall.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:34 pm
Look at the top 10 rb’s right now.
Couple 1st rounders, couple undrafted guys , two 2nd rounders and the rest 3rd,4th,5th rounders.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
JLofty Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
The RB question is both are correct. Plenty of greatness drafted high, plenty of greatness UFA. Fact.
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I think you can say that with any position tho. Peyton Manning and Jamarcus Russell: overall number one picks. Tom Brady 6th Rounder. Tony Romo and Matt Moore from yesterday’s game: Undrafted. Richard Seymour lst rounder. Tommie Kelly undrafted. Tony Gonzalez: lst Rounder. Antonio Gates undrafted.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Problem is…when DMAC comes back healthy then everyone will start questioning Bush’s abilities.
Keep em both and let T.Jones learn from them. Hopefully Jones bulks up a little and developes into another really good Raider RB.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Michael Turner was a 5th rounder, as well. Pierre Thomas was undrafted. Plenty of productive 2nd and 3rd-round RBs in the league as well.
For me 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.
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 2:42 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Ryan Grant is another great example.
What was he?
4th or 5th rounder I believe.
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Grant went undrafted. The NY Giants initially signed him.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
I wonder if McFadden is watching Arkansas v LSU? hehehehe.
November 25th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
LOL
November 25th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Damn if only we had a first round pick. I like the kid matteiu from Lsu
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
November 25th, 2011 at 3:15 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 3:18 pm
Mathieu is only a sophmore, I don’t think he’s coming out this year. And if he is good for him, he’s gonna have a long career.
November 25th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
I understand the reasoning for Hue not letting the press know whats wrong with his players but Now It has me going crazy about Dmac…
November 25th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
rob_raider Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
trade dmc? stupidity defined.
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Someone was bringing up the buy low sell high mentality with regards to Dmac. In other words his value may never be higher than it is right now. Problem with that logic is we paid an overall number 4 for him. Is anyone going to give us HIGHER than that? Like, Indy is going to give us their overall number one, Peyton Manning, Dwight Freeny AND next years lst rounder?? Not likely. Bill Polian is running their drafts not Mike Ditka.
One thing about McFadden I see none of you seem to mention is how he brings a mean physicality out there that our team sorely needs. McFadden is not above getting into scraps with the opponents, he is a devastating blocker and a hard physical runner. None of that shows up on a stat sheet. When you are trying to build a physical mean team, how much is that worth?
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Its worth a lot – but when that physicality is mixed with a durability issue, it negates DMC’s value to the team. You can’t be built like Fred Jackson, but run like Adrian Peterson. He has to realize his value and protect himself. His value would never be higher, and if we send him to an NFC team, say the Dallas Cowboys, what value do we get back? How about to Jacksonville? what value of packages could we get (maybe…Maurice Jones-Drew straight up? or a package of picks -) what could we get in the draft…could a number of players that have to learn the system, start and contribute right away replace a guy who is a touchdown every time he plays?
Its a risk-reward situation, and we don’t have a GM in place yet. We have to figure that part first.
November 26th, 2011 at 5:23 am
There are alot of good running backs in the league but only a couple of game changers. MCFADDEN is a game changer so you just got to take the bad with the good. When he finally gets healthy he’ll be back to dominate>
RAIDERS!!!!!
November 26th, 2011 at 11:20 am
Need to trade Dmac..He is a waste……………
November 26th, 2011 at 11:21 am
I hope they can get a 2nd rnd 2012 pick for his sorry A_ss
November 26th, 2011 at 11:27 am
You don’t have to take the good with the bad?????..You are a complete MORON.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:27 am
Nobody & I mean nobody is above the team..
November 27th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
way to just win baby. Go Raiders.