Post-practice notes from Wednesday (11-30-11)
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 at 6:42 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Spent the better part of the day working on the Chester McGlockton obituary for the paper. Thanks for your patience and understanding, and may God bless McGlockton, his wife Zina and two daughters.
With that said, here are some tidbits from today’s proceedings, the first full practice for the Raiders in preparation for their game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
INJURY LIST NOT SHRINKING
Kicker Sebastian Janikowski is back on the injury report, joining the list of usual occupants. Coach Hue Jackson doesn’t seem too concerned about Janikowski’s left hamstring.
Why should he? Janikowski is fresh from a game in which he set a franchise record by converting all six of his field-goal attempts against the Chicago Bears in a 25-20 victory and being named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
“Maybe he kicked too many field goals,” Jackson said. “You never know. He did an excellent job. Hopefully we’ll get him back out here soon. He’ll be fine. I told you, I’m always going to be cautious with these players. We got some big games down the stretch here.”
Add wide receiver Denarius Moore and defensive end Jarvis Moss to the long list of players who missed practice but weren’t mentioned in an earlier post.
Moore was in full uniform at practice this morning. However, he was deemed not healthy enough to participate, Jackson said. Moss still is recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered against the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 20.
For the record, it’s an ankle that is botherin Moore and not his foot, as Jackson initially reported. Hey, cut Jackson some slack trying to keep track of all the injuries and their corresponding body parts.
Moore said he was on the field Wednesday on a fact-finding misson.
“It was just to really see where I was standing at, as far as this week,” Moore said. “And so we’re still taking it day by day, see how it’s going to go.”
T.J. Houshmandzadeh fielded punts in Moore’s absence.
LOCKER ROOM SCENE
Curious what it was like in the Raiders locker room after they beat the Bears? Here’s a snippet from Jackson singlin out Janikowski and Shane Lechler for their heroics.
Jackson: “We all know they’re the highest-paid kickers in football, But listen to me, listen to me. Truth be told, guys, here’s the deal: the last time this place was 7-4, these two men were here (Janikowski says under his breath, “That’s a long time).” These two men were here and these two guys, today, helped this team get to where (it) needed to be.”
Lechler: “It’s a good deal to be 7-4. Everybody’s happy, but guess what — we’ve got a lot of football to play, men. We’ve got a whole lot of football to play. Some tough games coming up. Let’s keep on the grind. I’m telling you, we’ve got keep on the grind. If you want to keep this feeling, keep grinding…”
Quarterback Carson Palmer said he can’t recall a punter being asked to address the team after a victory. Then again, he added, Lechler is unlike any other punter in the league.
“No, there might not be another one in the league,” Palmer said. “He’s definitely the best punter in the league, but as far as a teammate, a leader, a veteran, a professional, he does everything right. He says the right things. He doesn’t act like a kicker. I wouldn’t put him in that mold. He is just a great teammate.”
Veteran defensive tackle Richard Seymour played for a New England Patriots team that held kicker Adam Vinatieri in high regard.
Seymour said he and his Raiders teammates feel the same way toward Lechler and Janikowski, in large part because they walk the walk.
“Well, obviously, with him being the best punter in the league, that helps,” Seymour said. “Guys listen to guys who get it done. And he’s a combination of both, where he’s a veteran leader and also he’s a great player.”
FOURTH-QUARTER BLUES FELT BY ALL
Palmer wasn’t even with the Raiders when their five-game scoring drought in the fourth quarter started. Yet, he was just as aware of the the ignominious streak.
“I was definitely aware of it,” Palmer said of a streak that ended when running back Michael Bush scored a 3-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Bears. “Especially in that game, we needed that score. But we need more, and we need to find ways to generate more points in the red zone, but also just in the fourth quarter in general.
“At this point in the year, especially with some of the games we have coming up, we have to generate more points in the second half.”
JOHNSON MIGHT PLAY SUNDAY
Cornerback Chris Johnson showed progress by returning to practice last week and being active against the Bears. However, he failed to set foot on the field once the game started.
“He just wanted me to put the pads back on, just in case,” Johnson said of coach Jackson. “I was the emergency guy last week. I just went along with what coach wanted me to do.”
This week?
“I’m getting back in the mix this week,” Johnson said.
CLOSE GAMES A BENEFIT FOR RAIDERS
None of the Raiders seven victories has been by more than 10 points and the difference in those games is only 43 points.
Jackson said the short-term pain of battling through so many tension-filled games will benefit the Raiders in the long run.
“It’s very important because, as you go down the stretch here these games are going to be close, going to be tough,” Jackson said. “We all wish we had those blowouts where you’re sitting in the fourth quarter smiling. But that’s not the way it is in the NFL. Hopefully we’ll have one here soon at some point in time.”
The other benefit is that close games are the kind of affairs that build confidence and character. Jackson said. Maybe so, he added, but it still would be nice to be a part of a laugher.
“Nothing is going to be given to us,” Jackson said. “We understand that. We know it’s going to be tough. This team kind of likes it that way. I don’t like it that way. They’re OK with it as long as it (leads to) wins and wins.”
BUSH HOLDING UP WELL
Bush has averaged 28 carries the past three games as he absorbs the workload in Darren McFadden’s absence. You would be hard pressed to know Bush has been used so much, though.
“He’s been awesome,” Jackson said. “I’ve been around guys that carry the ball like that and then they come to Wednesday practice and they can’t move. Regardless of whether you gave them victory Monday off or not, because physically, it’s tough. He hasn’t batted an eye.”
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November 30th, 2011 at 6:42 pm
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November 30th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
FCK YES MY LIFES COMPLETE..KURT COBAN TIME
November 30th, 2011 at 6:48 pm
inonewordraider Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
By Steve Svekis
Sun Sentinel
5:11 p.m. EST, November 30, 2011
Dolphins running game vs. Raiders run defense:Both Reggie Bush and rookie Daniel Thomas ran hard against the Cowboys, as the backs averaged 3.9 yards per run. In Thomas’ case, his 4.2 yards a carry was his highest since his NFL debut almost three months ago. If the Dolphins can get four yards per rush with both backs contributing, that should be more than enough to keep defenses honest and open up passing lanes. Last year, the Dolphins piled up 186 yards on the ground in their game against Oakland, by far their largest output of 2010. Things haven’t improved for the silver and black as their run defense has been a black hole this year, too, with an NFL-worst 5.3 yards allowed per carry on average. EDGE: Dolphins
Dolphins passing game vs. Raiders pass defense:Matt Moore had a bit more of a Jekyll-and-Hyde performance against Dallas (the miss of Charles Clay at the Dallas 5 was cringeworthy), but he has made himself a ton of money for the next contract he signs, piling up a cumulative 112.7 passer rating in the month of November as the Dolphins, 0-7 through Halloween, went 3-1. The one area not accounted for in passer rating is sacks, and Moore continues to take bad sacks after having plenty of time to unload a ball out of bounds. However, he has shown that he can make the NFL’s most difficult throws. Brandon Marshall’s 20.6-yard reception average against the Cowboys was his highest in over two years. EDGE: Dolphins
Raiders running game vs. Dolphins run defense:The Dolphins held emerging Dallas superstar DeMarco Murray to under four yards a carry on the ground, and in the past five games have yielded a sparkling per-rush average of 3.14 yards. Paul Soliai and company must be salivating at the thought of Oakland roling into town. Boasting the same primary backs as they do this season (Darren McFadden, Michael Bush and Marcel Reece), the Raiders’ backs ran 10 times and gained a single yard in late November last year. While Carson Palmer dictates more back-end respect for the Raider passing game, this matchup, especially with McFadden extremely questionable, is a good one for Mike Nolan’s crew. EDGE: Dolphins
Raiders passing game vs. Dolphins pass defense: If only Carson Palmer had been the Dallas quarterback. With the pass rush the Dolphins were applying on Thanksgiving, he would have been sacked at least a half-dozen times. Cameron Wake and Jason Taylor can be confident that Palmer will drop back seven steps and, decidedly unlike Tony Romo, not move from his spot. The key, though, is getting there as the 6-foot-5 gunslinger can still kill you with the deep ball to athletic wideouts such as Darrius Heyward-Bey and Louis Murphy. Sean Smith logged his second career interception last week. His first came against Palmer in Cincinnati last season. EDGE: Dolphins
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Dolphins special teams vs. Raiders special teams: The Raiders bring the league’s best kicker-punter duo into the game in Sebastian Janikowski and Shane Lechler. Last week against the Bears, Janikowski pounded through six field goals in the 25-20 Oakland victory, while Lechler piled up a net average of 49.2 yards against superstar Devin Hester and company, with one punt going 80 yards for a touchback. It’s no accident that this duo represents the entirety of the holdovers from Oakland’s 2002 AFC champion team. On the Dolphins’ side, Shayne Graham missed a 47-yard field goal attempt which loomed large in Arlington, but now Dan Carpenter is back. EDGE: Raiders
Intangibles:The gave away the store (two first-round picks) for Palmer, and since the bye week, the move has paid dividends, with Oakland on a three-game win streak and improbably on top of the AFC West, one game up on the Denver Tebows. The Dolphins, meanwhile, have scored more points than they have allowed, and, gulp, are on a two-game home win streak after ending a seven-game skid at Sun Life Stadium. EDGE: Dolphins
Prediction: Dolphins 33, Raiders 13
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If we lose this game we don’t deserve to win the AFC West
November 30th, 2011 at 6:56 pm
#3
R8eray Says:
Sounds to me the guy who wrote that column is on some SHERM!!
Dolphins on every category???? WTF!!!
Steve…show this this idiot(Svekis)how it’s done!
November 30th, 2011 at 6:57 pm
Check this video out…it’s freakin hilarious!!!!
Kyle Orton has something to say!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8_buda5vWo
November 30th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Super juiced for Sunday. This week cannot go fast enough.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
@6 Agreed, lets get this dang thing going
November 30th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
R8eray Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 6:56 pm
#3
R8eray Says:
Sounds to me the guy who wrote that column is on some SHERM!!
Dolphins on every category???? WTF!!!
Steve…show this this idiot(Svekis)how it’s done!
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Whats’s even funnier is that the writer thinks we’ll only run the ball 10 times again. Really! He doesn’t explain how we still win games with our pourous run d.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:14 pm
Yep. Mikes been a beast and he doesn’t fumble. We Reallllly need to resign him. Hey, there is nothing wrong with being the highest paid 2nd string RB in the league. He’ll he should get 20 carries a fame and McFadden 15…who cares who walks on the field for the first series.
Dmac needs to prove that he can stay healthy. He has been the most injured back over the past 4 years with the lightest workload. We all know he is good, there is no denying that, but what good is it to have a Ferrari in your garage that breaks down every time you drive it down the street?
You don’t get rid of it, it’s nice to have, but it’s a luxury that is essentially useless. Bush is really, really proving his worth here folks. Tough call for sure…glad I don’t have to make it.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
I think Bush realizes he is in a pretty good situation. I know he’s doing pretty good, but I personally think if he was the only rb on a team he wouldnt be at a probowl level…just my opinion.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
What the close margin of victory says to me is that the Raiders still need to learn to close teams out. Too many times we have had big leads only to let the other team back into the ballgame.
Hue can talk all he wants about the close games being a benefit when the playoffs come around. The underlying issue is letting teams come back to make those games close, and that needs to be addressed.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
Lets leave them shaking their heads in the same manner the bears were. 7-4 vs 3-8 and the 3-8 team is better in almost every facet of the game. Sounds like a homless guy did the evals. Cool I hope the dolphins use this as a scouting report.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
Raider area code check
504
Wut up my RaiderBrothern
November 30th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
Alright Scotty, I’m here eating a Hot Dog, and Drinkin a Red Bull and Vodka. Where you at?
November 30th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
That guy who wrote the article haven’t met code black yet once he does he will want to join the dark side .. That’s truth ..
November 30th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Just watched the replay….
To hell with the Seymour haters-he had me pumped up! Then reading the above transcript…what punter can address the team?
We talk and blow lots of hot air on this blog but the truth of the matter is that these Raiders know the time and what must be done!!!!
November 30th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Just saw the line has Miami by 3. We’re getting no love this week. We really gotta spank Miami to show the whole league what we’re working with.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
Miami being favored could have something to do with us nearly choking 3 weeks straight. Some of you are acting as if we just blew out our 3 previous opponents. We could have. But we let all 3 back in the game. That’s why the oddsmakers are picking Miami. The Raiders are bound to pis one away.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
No love needed8RaiderReign8. They can disrespect us into Feb as long as were playing
November 30th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
Endeavor to persevere.
CODE BLACK 2011
November 30th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
Romanowski put it best, regarding whether or not someone had a good game. We shouldn’t have to look for you. We shouldn’t have to watch game tape deciphering your every nuance and grading them. You should be in every play. Where has Seymour been? He’s not here to show solid technique against his matchups. He’s here to make plays. Period.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Honestly the bears were never in it. Yeah they tried to come back at the end, but they had no time. Looking at the replay, Hue literally takes off his headset after we score the td.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
The Bears were never in it…except for the end when they were down 5 pts, kicking an onside. Good grief. What is the matter with you?
November 30th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
The Raiders are winning with a seriously banged up football team and that’s commendable. But that D still has choke disease.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Code black ^^
November 30th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
CODE SILVER…..
November 30th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
coach jackson needs to replay the raiders -chiefs last game of last year ,the way they were playing was amazing .if we were going into the playoffs ,,,,well those of you who saw the game you know what im talking about .we need to bring that every week from here on out and we will have superbowl win number 4 with out question…total domination!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 30th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
We can’t b perfect , let’s keep winning ugly games n keep getting better n better each n every game to heck with how they win ..once we make the playoffs ..anything can happen from there
November 30th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
We’re not perfect. That’s why Vegas has Miami by 3. #duh
November 30th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Come on mr, get down here. This place is NASTY! Smells like my Hotel Bathroom the day after my Bachelor party.
This place used ti be cool when Linx ran it.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
New blogger poster. Hope all you all are doin fine. Love the blog man. Unreal sch1t goin on in here. Sometimes I bust a gut laughin so hard and other times I feel like I need to shower cuz the filth is pretty thick.
Heres hopin the Raiders can pork the fins so far up the ass they wont be able to take a duece for a week.
Rrrrraaaaaaaaaiiiiiiddddddddeeeeeeeeeerrrrs 48
phonyphins 10
November 30th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Honestly, if we’re ever to be a 12 win team and/or go deep into the playoffs, Hue needs cull the Al scholarships out of that D. They nearly blew each of those 3 past wins. And I think Seymour is one of them. As Romanowski said…we shouldn’t have to look for you. You should be in the middle of our screens.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
Come down where, Raccoon?
November 30th, 2011 at 7:57 pm
15.mcfadden20. Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
That guy who wrote the article haven’t met code black yet once he does he will want to join the dark side .. That’s truth ..
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Talk about a homer…jeez. If he wants to criticize the Raiders fine but my gosh Miami is 3-8. He needs to get over himself. He talks as if Miami is Green Bay or something. What a doofus.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
My cat ate a rat and sat on a stool that was made of wool. When he awoke and took a toke, he shat a brick about nine inches thick. We wrapped it in foil and buried in the soil, til he dug it up and had it for sup.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
Honestly, with our D, anyone can beat us any given Sunday. Especially a Sporano coached Dolhpin team at home, their record noted.
November 30th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
Pine Cove Tavern
502 29th St
Sacramento, CA 95816
November 30th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Pine Cove’s a sheriffs bar.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Honestly, if we’re ever to be a 12 win team and/or go deep into the playoffs, Hue needs cull the Al scholarships out of that D. They nearly blew each of those 3 past wins. And I think Seymour is one of them. As Romanowski said…we shouldn’t have to look for you. You should be in the middle of our screens.
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Soooo let me get this straight…it’s Seymour’s fault we rushed 3 the last drive? Its Seymour’s fault for the long completion to Knox? Dude watch the games and don’t blame one arbitrary person. Honestly, the safeties and Chucky B have waaaay more share of te blame. Why you say? What did Forte do on Sunday? Nada!
November 30th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
I love it!!! Lmao. .. Miami -3 favorites vs al Davis’s great Raiders. ..this team always plays better when were underdogs….we. have a 5-1 record vs the spread as underdogs..our only blemish was vs the patriots. .. LOL… fcuck the haters… fcuckem all!!
November 30th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Hi everybody..
Raiders 28
Doltins 7
November 30th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
Honestly, with our D, anyone can beat us any given Sunday. Especially a Sporano coached Dolhpin team at home, their record noted.
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Duh! Any team can win any Sunday. What you just said has no value.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
If the itch persists, quit scratchin it.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Sully… eat sh!t and die… you stupid fool.. I can’t believe we have won three in a row.. and this ignorant raider hater still has the gull to post his idiotic statements… next week he will be talking of how bad we will lose to greenbay. .. gtfo..!!
November 30th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
It’s Seymour’s fault he’s nowhere to be found. I don’t care if you’re rushing 3. Make a play. The great players always shine, win or lose, no matter the scheme.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Dolphins are not as tough as fruitcake. Raiders will spit shine their asses.
Oaktown 34
Whats their faces 6
November 30th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Sh!t for brains44… picked the raiders to win on Monday. .. and
Now is already going back on what he said… so which is it? K
Jackass. .win or loss… ??
November 30th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Ghost Raider is a typical retard that thinks 3 wins equals a Lombardi trophy. Let the adults talk.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Pine Cove’s a sheriffs bar.
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WAS a Sheriff bar.
Now get yet silly self down here, I’m getting bored.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
GhostRaider,
It’s impressive you’re able to type on blogs and what not with downs syndrome. but please stfu.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
I’d rather drink with John Herrera than drink with you, Raccoon.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
It’s Seymour’s fault he’s nowhere to be found. I don’t care if you’re rushing 3. Make a play. The great players always shine, win or lose, no matter the scheme.
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Jared Allen had no sacks against the Raiders…guess he sux?
November 30th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
You never give credit because your a raider hater.. you Lunatic….. now get your asss back in your basement and stfu!! Your embarrassing yourself.. you jackass..
November 30th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
It’s Seymour’s fault he’s nowhere to be found. I don’t care if you’re rushing 3. Make a play. The great players always shine, win or lose, no matter the scheme.
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Forte had < 100 yrds from scrimmage…guess he sux?
November 30th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
Jared Allen has made far more plays this year than Richard SeeLess.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
Now, its just a dive that smells so bad from stale beer thats been in the carpet for 5 years….
November 30th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
GhostRaider,
They used to put people like you in the back room and lock the door. behave yourself.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
It’s Seymour’s fault he’s nowhere to be found. I don’t care if you’re rushing 3. Make a play. The great players always shine, win or lose, no matter the scheme.
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Urlacher didnt get a pick or fumble…guess he sux?
November 30th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
Pine Cove has a reputation in Sac for being a cop bar. Never cared much for it. Probably because I don’t care much for cops.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Wasn’t Gilligan a new addition to the Muppet show?? ..
November 30th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Like I said, you idiot. urlacher has been in plays this year far more than SeeLess. SeeLess has only set us backward with penalties. He blew the Denver game.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Ghost, not sure if you saw the earlier post i left for you regarding Raiders replay, NFLN has another replay at 9:30 Pacific, my remote guide didn’t say if wwas a Raider replay, check it out….
November 30th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Yea.. sully. .we all know you like tranny bars. .you Sicko…
November 30th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Lay off Seymour. He’s been nicked all year and playing injured i.e. Not hurt, injured, still recorded a sack against da bears….daaaaaaaa bears
November 30th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Wasn’t waiting for your review of the bar……Waiting for you…….That was your designated address…..
November 30th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Autopalmm
..thanks bro.. I will… ill watch a great raider victory over the carebears.. like and celebrate again.. yea baby!!
November 30th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Didn’t you just watch the game 3 days ago? It’s not a Super Bowl.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
GhostRaider, your dad liked tranny bars. Or, your mom. Whatever you want to call “it”.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Like I said, you idiot. urlacher has been in plays this year far more than SeeLess. SeeLess has only set us backward with penalties. He blew the Denver game.
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Oooohhhh…I get it. So irrelevant games from the past are used in your completely subjective analysis. Cool
Well in that case if I look at Seymour’s completely irrelevant games, than yeah, he’s a great player!
November 30th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Oh, I see. My clone challenged you guys to a fight at Pine Cove, and you were dumb enough to believe it. Well, hopefully he shows, whoever he is.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Look at the dolphin logo. I love that it looks like he is wearing a safety helmet to protect his retarded ass from. So for the rest of the week we will call them the Miami tards
November 30th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Reign, it’s not that difficult. Urlacher and Allen have been in on far more plays this year than Richard SeeLess.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Sully…. are you getting upset because were happy our raiders are doing well?? You stupid fruitcake… if you don’t like it… dissapear… I don’t think anyone will miss you.. you raider hater..
November 30th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
It’s Seymour’s fault he’s nowhere to be found. I don’t care if you’re rushing 3. Make a play. The great players always shine, win or lose, no matter the scheme.
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Wait a minute. Seymour also got a sack in the Bears game? So Sully’s comments are even less realistic?
Go figure…
November 30th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
As far as Urlacher and Allen having poor games against us? Well, thank you, Hue and Carson.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
I’d rather drink with John Herrera than drink with you, Raccoon.
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So yer not gonna show?
I am not suprised mr, you are a COWARD East Sac BOY!
November 30th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
GhostRaider, 3 straight victories doesn’t even get a t-shirt. Have your caretaker towel off your mid-section.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:29 pm
Raccoon, I’m sorry you’re stupid enough to fall for my clone every time he gets you going. Hope you didn’t run too high of a tab at pine cove. Idiot.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Reign, it’s not that difficult. Urlacher and Allen have been in on far more plays this year than Richard SeeLess.
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Soo by comparing two great players on different teams to another great player you mean to destroy any attempt at a logical argument?
November 30th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
No problem….Left something for you at the popcorn machine…….
November 30th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
Reign, great defensive players are ever present. It’s like SeeLess retired.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
The raiders are 7-4 .. you idiiot… first place in afc west.. first time in a while at this juncture of the season.. you imbecile. . But I guess you couldn’t possibly be proud of our team.. because you never liked them.. your just here to antagonize. . That’s all You’re good at.. you worthless piece of sh!t…
November 30th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
you hang out at bars with pop corn machines. I’m impressed, Autopalm. Are they playing the “pumped up kicks” song on the juke box?
November 30th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
You are also a liar mr. You do NOT have a clone, I can guarantee that.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
Reign, great defensive players are ever present. It’s like SeeLess retired.
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However, Urlacher, your player example, was nowhere to be found. I love your logic.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Big f’n deal, GhostRaiders. I’ve been a fan of this team since you were in diapers and I’ve seen them choke away more promising seasons than this. As long as there’s Davis scholarships on the roster (like Richard SeeLess), there’s always cause for concern. He blew the Denver game single handedly with his facemask. The f’n idiot.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
Sullivan44, I have been trying to grasp your mind state as it relates to this here very forum. All you do is trashtalk the Raiders, other posters, etc. The only logical conclusion I can come to is that you are very lonely man/woman whose sole existence revolves around this very board. Get it together man, you are pretty pathetic, I can only imagine what you look like do in real life.
On another note, we are finding ways to win when we do not play our best football, a sign of a good team. We need to keep grinding games out, get some key pieces back on the field and make our Superbowl push. This team is primed for a run, In Hue I trust!
RRAAIIDDEERRSS!
November 30th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
Another Davis homer/shrink. yawn.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:37 pm
Yeah, I am nothing of the sorts. Try again.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Raccoon, are you and Autopalm listening to Foster the People, with your polkadot small hoodies and your tight jeans? Go grab some more pop corn.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
Another Davis homer/shrink. yawn.
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Oh what was that? You have no rebuttal. Typi-cal
November 30th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Yeah, I know you’re nothing of the sorts, genius. It’s called sarcasm. You sound like another dumb Davis worshiper trying to sound smart. The worst kind.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
Have no rebuttal? I didn’t even read it. As soon as I see a Davis homer trying to go philosophical, I keep scrolling.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:43 pm
An individual that sits on an internet blog all day and chastises people all day every day only points towards one thing buckaroo. It isn’t our fault you didn’t amount to much in this life.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
What about an individual who goes to football blogs and tries to seem smart? I’m pretty sure there’s a disorder for that, Isaac Newton. It’s a sports blog. Seriously.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
Correct me if I’m wrong here. Chester was pretty good with us. But didnt he went over to the Chiefs sideline asking them to take it easy on him during 1 game because he wants to be a Chiefs in the offseason? Was a big fan of his until I heard that story during those years and felt he was a quitter and betrayer.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
So what would a person with a made up internet persona be considered?
November 30th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Honestly, if we’re ever to be a 12 win team and/or go deep into the playoffs, Hue needs cull the Al scholarships out of that D. They nearly blew each of those 3 past wins. And I think Seymour is one of them. As Romanowski said…we shouldn’t have to look for you. You should be in the middle of our screens.
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Sully MIGHT have a point. however, do consider that Seymour is not 100 percent with his knee and he only plays on third downs and that for the most part is why he hasn’t been ’seen’. Unless you are strictly referring to the plays he is actually in. Perhaps he is becoming a liability and thus to save face, coach reports it as injury related than as an actual demotion possibly? In the least, he can be effective on third down as we go down the stretch of the season and beyond. worst case scenario, Seymour is really deep down inside loyal to the patriots and is on a secret payroll to sabotage.. thats why the bonehead penalties when we played the Pats.. it was a total freeby to Tom that set the momentum of that game. an unnecessary roughness penalty without being rough! i am kidding about the latter scenario you should all know. i would so hate that if were to have any truth though.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:55 pm
lol. Now Seymour’s banged up. The wheel of excuses. Your spin, Reign.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
Seriously, Raccoon, did you really think I would show? Why would I? I just wanted to see who’s dumb enough to actually chase their tail. No, don’t want to drink with you, and honestly, I’m too old to get into fights. Still funny you took the bait though.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
i also think Seymour may play smart and to the best of his aging physical capabilities and thus is able to be effective in setting up those around him to make plays. sort of like an aging pitcher who learns how to use finesse once his fastball is no longer 95 miles an hour
November 30th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
Seymour has been around long enough to feign injury to avoid practice, and mysteriously heal by game time.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
I usually think Romanowski’s a wind bag. But one thing he knows is aggressive defensive play. He put it best: We shouldn’t have to look for you. We have to look for Seymour every week. It’s getting old.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
jmeds Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
So what would a person with a made up internet persona be considered?
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Joe Schmo
November 30th, 2011 at 8:58 pm
and his role has changed to a relief role… we will have to wait and see if he gets to 100 percent and how much he plays
November 30th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
Raccoon? I thought you were going to pick up MrBrown and Brien? What happened? Drinks were on me. Don’t tell me they backed down?
November 30th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
So why do you guys even waste a second of your time, reading anything Sullivan has to say? It’s like bread crumbs on my morning newspaper, just brush the crap aside and continue reading the interesting things…
November 30th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
And what, Azkaban, would be considered interesting reading, to you?
November 30th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Ok lets get this straight Sullivan the Raiders are 7-3 n in 1st place so does that matter to you ? If your a Raiders fan ..which nobody here believe but I you are , what r u butt hurt about , seriously ? It took Palmer a few weeks to adjust or we would have beat both KC and Denver too , so what’s the problems .. ? Why r u not happy with where our team is , and where it’s heading … We know why … But since u tell everyone your a Raiders fan .. Shouldnt you be happy .. ? Wether it’s u or your clone same attitude towards the team every single week ..
November 30th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
What’s good ghost?
November 30th, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Win-Loss column:
EDGE: RAIDERS
November 30th, 2011 at 9:44 pm
The world of the delusional….
1. The only thing I like about our military is that dumb rednecks go there to die……
2. I’ll be at the pine cove tonight at 9pm. Any of you homos want to meet me there, I’m game. But not for any freaky schit you guys are into. But of course neither of you punks will show…..
3. I GUARANTEE YOU WILL HAVE AN EXCUSE WHY YOU DIDN’T SHOW. I’ll ever bring my camcorder and record me screaming out and post it online, on youtube, to prove it. Start the excuses……
4. Let’s settle this, once and for all, you cowards. I’ll be there. Will you? Save the ‘I didn’t really think it was you’ copout, because I’m tired of you mouths sprouting off where it’s safe. Show up, or back the hell off, because I named the time and place, and all you have to do is show up……
5. Pine Cove Tavern
502 29th St
Sacramento, CA 95816
Cross St is E St….. Any questions?……
6. You won’t be there autopalm, so show up……
7. I’m here to call out the spineless who are all talk……
All talk and zero substance……….
November 30th, 2011 at 9:45 pm
I thought you were headed to the pine cove tonight sully??
November 30th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
CODE BLACK!!!
November 30th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
LOL…didnt even look at the other posts
November 30th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Sully really stick 2 his guns. I give yo azz that much,but I’m sitting here wondering how can u say Sey single handedly lost the game???
Like how cld Big Rich be responsible 4 da dive and be responsible for the QB on the keep???
Because I’m pretty sure the failure to stop the zone read along with 3 int had just a pinch in us losing to Denver
But I’ve been wrong before
Shrugz
November 30th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
Why in the world anyone here responds to the troll is beyond me..
November 30th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
Good ??????
November 30th, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Sully is a douch bag 49er fan.He keeps getting kicked out of dating services because they have to refund to girls money after they go on a date with him. His game is to ask for a BJ before the appetizers are served. He sits up late at night and drinks himself to sleep. So do I know who you are Sully?
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This is still unanswered.. for that matter, avoided
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Well?
November 30th, 2011 at 10:01 pm
The question is whether we will decide to post the info here, or supply it backdoor to Brien, Mista, Autopalm, Elkg, and the growing list of people who would like to show up at his door.
November 30th, 2011 at 10:05 pm
Code black
November 30th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
Plunk what’s good man , what’s the secret how goes that guy disappears when you come here ?
November 30th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Code Black ***
November 30th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
This team needs to keep that sense of urgency every single week and keep the eye on the prize…which is winning the division!
Keep mixing it up on offense versus the Fins and keep their defense off balance by utilizing all the weapons on offense. Use play action, roll Palmer out a bit to buy him time and never forget to utilize the outside screens and even middle screens.
Both lines need to continue to play lower and not too high! Win the leverage battle.
Miami will try and throw screens of their own and do mis direction to try and confuse the Raider D.
I would like to see some disguised play action TE drag routes, where Boss and Myers get open on the opposite side of the field.
Raiders need to do all they can to resign Bush!
Raiders should learn from the mistakes off other teams who do not have two good RB’s!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:31 pm
Pay Bush like a starter or a semi starter! It’s worth it!
Then if necessary they can always try and trade him if teams come calling for him.
November 30th, 2011 at 10:32 pm
The threat of being exposed.
November 30th, 2011 at 10:33 pm
It needs to be said one more time and that is:
WTF was Chuch Bresnahan doing in the last three minutes of our game against the Bears…”RUSHING THREE
FREAKING PLAYERS?” Is he out of his mind? If Al was still around I would blame him (may he RIP) as Al always dictated our defensive schemes. But, Al is long gone to a better place, hopefully.
Hue, if he wasn’t involved himself, needs to take control of our coaches and be ready to shut them down when they freak out and insert systems into our game plans that can lose the game. If the Bears get the on-side kickoff and they almost did…they could have won the game. All because fuzk face was rushing three men.
Please, call the Governor, call the posse comitatus, call Sonny Corleone, call someone who will stop this shzt. We’re too close to blow it all away now.
November 30th, 2011 at 10:35 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
Why in the world anyone here responds to the troll is beyond me..
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Post of the night!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Chuck B needs to learn how to blitz when they are 10-14 points up with 5 minutes left games!
Bring the heat Chuck B!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Code muthaphukkin black
November 30th, 2011 at 10:38 pm
CODE BLACK remains in effect
November 30th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
post 128…I agree. You need to know who the trolls are and just pass them by. No need to even read their posting. I never do.
November 30th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
ravenaider Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 6:48 pm
inonewordraider Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
By Steve Svekis
Sun Sentinel
5:11 p.m. EST, November 30, 2011
Dolphins running game vs. Raiders run defense:Both Reggie Bush and rookie Daniel Thomas ran hard against the Cowboys, as the backs averaged 3.9 yards per run. In Thomas’ case, his 4.2 yards a carry was his highest since his NFL debut almost three months ago. If the Dolphins can get four yards per rush with both backs contributing, that should be more than enough to keep defenses honest and open up passing lanes. Last year, the Dolphins piled up 186 yards on the ground in their game against Oakland, by far their largest output of 2010. Things haven’t improved for the silver and black as their run defense has been a black hole this year, too, with an NFL-worst 5.3 yards allowed per carry on average. EDGE: Dolphins
Dolphins passing game vs. Raiders pass defense:Matt Moore had a bit more of a Jekyll-and-Hyde performance against Dallas (the miss of Charles Clay at the Dallas 5 was cringeworthy), but he has made himself a ton of money for the next contract he signs, piling up a cumulative 112.7 passer rating in the month of November as the Dolphins, 0-7 through Halloween, went 3-1. The one area not accounted for in passer rating is sacks, and Moore continues to take bad sacks after having plenty of time to unload a ball out of bounds. However, he has shown that he can make the NFL’s most difficult throws. Brandon Marshall’s 20.6-yard reception average against the Cowboys was his highest in over two years. EDGE: Dolphins
Raiders running game vs. Dolphins run defense:The Dolphins held emerging Dallas superstar DeMarco Murray to under four yards a carry on the ground, and in the past five games have yielded a sparkling per-rush average of 3.14 yards. Paul Soliai and company must be salivating at the thought of Oakland roling into town. Boasting the same primary backs as they do this season (Darren McFadden, Michael Bush and Marcel Reece), the Raiders’ backs ran 10 times and gained a single yard in late November last year. While Carson Palmer dictates more back-end respect for the Raider passing game, this matchup, especially with McFadden extremely questionable, is a good one for Mike Nolan’s crew. EDGE: Dolphins
Raiders passing game vs. Dolphins pass defense: If only Carson Palmer had been the Dallas quarterback. With the pass rush the Dolphins were applying on Thanksgiving, he would have been sacked at least a half-dozen times. Cameron Wake and Jason Taylor can be confident that Palmer will drop back seven steps and, decidedly unlike Tony Romo, not move from his spot. The key, though, is getting there as the 6-foot-5 gunslinger can still kill you with the deep ball to athletic wideouts such as Darrius Heyward-Bey and Louis Murphy. Sean Smith logged his second career interception last week. His first came against Palmer in Cincinnati last season. EDGE: Dolphins
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Dolphins special teams vs. Raiders special teams: The Raiders bring the league’s best kicker-punter duo into the game in Sebastian Janikowski and Shane Lechler. Last week against the Bears, Janikowski pounded through six field goals in the 25-20 Oakland victory, while Lechler piled up a net average of 49.2 yards against superstar Devin Hester and company, with one punt going 80 yards for a touchback. It’s no accident that this duo represents the entirety of the holdovers from Oakland’s 2002 AFC champion team. On the Dolphins’ side, Shayne Graham missed a 47-yard field goal attempt which loomed large in Arlington, but now Dan Carpenter is back. EDGE: Raiders
Intangibles:The gave away the store (two first-round picks) for Palmer, and since the bye week, the move has paid dividends, with Oakland on a three-game win streak and improbably on top of the AFC West, one game up on the Denver Tebows. The Dolphins, meanwhile, have scored more points than they have allowed, and, gulp, are on a two-game home win streak after ending a seven-game skid at Sun Life Stadium. EDGE: Dolphins
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This is Horsesh!t…
Whoever wrote this garbage needs to have his f’n head examined.
I have heard and read a lot of homer sh!t before but this takes the cake.
RAIDERS ROLL!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:45 pm
http://www.freepriesttjnow.org
Seriously people, has this or has this not gone to the dogs without Tj? There are some good Raider fans here, I can tell. But Tj is like the godfather of this blog, and B is the leuitenant. We’re missing our blog leader and it is not the same.
You cannot deny this: Tj is all Raider.
Please people, stop the purse swinging. The cat fights must stop. Clean up or get out. Tj will be back when peace has been restored.
My nine point “Clean This Place Up, Trolls Be Gone Agenda’ will appear soon.
Oh what the hell, here it is now:
1) This is a Raider blog. Some people have other thoughts of bein haters. They must cease and desist and never return. They are to depart this blog immediately.
2) If you do not love the Raiders, why are you here? The Raiders are who they are. Love it or leave it. Long Live Al Davis.
3) There are other blog sites more in favor of purse swinging and cat fights. This is a Raider blog and all things not Raider shall cease to exist.
4) Tj deserves respect. When he returns, show him respect for his true faithfullness to all things Raider.
5) Certain people who do not talk all things Raider shall be ignored. The new blog design will have filters and security to keep anti-Raider talk away from the comment section.
6) Under no circumstances will comments go beyond what is Raider. Non-Raider banter is pointless and useless. It has no place here.
7) The Raiders are having a carreer season and should be treated as such.
9) Al Davis put this together. Al Davis still is with the Raiders. To be a Raider fan is to be a Al Davis fan and to be a Al Davis fan is to be a Raider fan. It can be no other way.
These nine points are non-negotiable. Tj has to return to this blog. Any negative treatment towards his return shall be looked down upon and any body who engages in badger bantering shall have there membership reviewed.
This is a Raider blog people. Lets get it together and pull for our team. No more ass baiting and mud slinging. Raider Nation is in your skin and that is why you are here. Treat it as such.
Now get ready with anticipation for the Raider/Miami game and know the Raiders will beat the livin schitt out of them and further unite Raider Nation. Miami will take it so far up the ass they will actually enjoy the humiliation. Strange I know, don’t ask me why, but they will most definately enjoy it.
Oakland Raiders 55
Miami Dolphins 9
November 30th, 2011 at 10:48 pm
Raiders 35 – Miami 0
Shut out
Mr. Bush will rush for over 160 yards
Raiders D will have a pick six
Mr. Cartwright will block a punt, special teams will recover in end zone for TD!
November 30th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Some Raider fans get way too far ahead of themselves. We almost choked these past 3 wins. Now we’re traveling to Miami to play a team hungry as hell for any kind of identity. And some of you are actually offended people are predicting us to lose. As if we’re Green Bay. Learn to be a fan with some kind of perspective.
November 30th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
I really can’t wait for Sunday , n win n b more closer to the playoffs .
November 30th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
I hope all the other teams lose n we keep n get atleast #2 sees n first week bye
November 30th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
priest is the Marlon Brando of the godfathers of this blog & Jon Condo is Al Pacino.
November 30th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
Hate my iPhone sometimes …
November 30th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
Code black I’m out , gnite guys
November 30th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
RaiderRetribution Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
priest is the Marlon Brando of the godfathers of this blog & Jon Condo is Al Pacino.
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Spoken like a true Raider fan!
Positive comments shall not go unrecognized.
November 30th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
This blog has always been full of trolls (or 1 or 2 guys who post as 50 different people)and always will be.
nothing can be done about it.
Just post your thoughts and ignore the BS.
November 30th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Some Raider fans get way too far ahead of themselves. We almost choked these past 3 wins. Now we’re traveling to Miami to play a team hungry as hell for any kind of identity. And some of you are actually offended people are predicting us to lose. As if we’re Green Bay. Learn to be a fan with some kind of perspective.
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But they hung on for the win. I doubt Miami will be hungry. They will still be stuffed with turkey and stuffing and cornbread. Carson Palmer is the real deal and Denarius Moore is legit. So is Lechler and Seabass. And I am sure HueJax has pimp handed the stupidity out of the D co-ordinator, so I am not worried about the Dolphins game at all.
November 30th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
I really can’t wait for Sunday , n win n b more closer to the playoffs .
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More positive. Sweet.
November 30th, 2011 at 11:12 pm
Take the raiders straight up to win… don’t need the points… this team is positioning itself for the playoffs…yea baby.. raiders, ,27.. fish..17…. broncos lose to Minnesota. .and we are 2 games ahead with 4 to go….
November 30th, 2011 at 11:20 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Really though,
Bears 21, Raiders 13.
Even good Raider teams play poorly against good defenses. We’re going to lose 3 more. This will be one of them. Sorry charlie.
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The Harold Camping of the blog has failed once again.
It’s unbelievable that any of you still take this fraud seriously.
November 30th, 2011 at 11:20 pm
Post #3 gave me a good laugh. Biased, perhaps? lol. What a goon.
Thanks Ravenaider.
November 30th, 2011 at 11:22 pm
I hope the Raiders destroy the Fins so we can see that clown from the Sun Sentinel give our Raiders no credit whatsoever for the win and instead disparage the Fins for losing to the lowly division-leading Raiders. lol.
November 30th, 2011 at 11:28 pm
Miami rush defense giving up 97.5 yards per game…
Guess who is right behind them?
Bears and Vikings
Raiders rushed for 162 against Vikings and
70 against Bears (Despite a huge drop in passing game)
Plus Miami’s rush defense is helped by the fact that teams are airing it out on their defense. Dolphins giving up 248 yards per game.
Raiders will move the ball on this team.
December 1st, 2011 at 12:00 am
Can we please just get a complete victory this Sunday? I got exam week coming up and I need something to energize me heading into that gauntlet.
December 1st, 2011 at 12:01 am
I think we can put up major point on the phins, 4 touchdowns…its all about stoping there O and a reborn matt moore, and no reggie bush runaways, i dont rate him but he is the type tht we snuff snuff snuff and then bang big gain….
December 1st, 2011 at 12:03 am
Yea cuzi, full game ..no late comeback no stupid penalties costing us points and just start well and finish and we be good… That would make for a drunk sunday , an sick day monday
Nation!!!!!!
December 1st, 2011 at 12:06 am
GTF-outtaHere with that “respect TJ when he returns”. That ahole had zero respect for anyone. At all. If you disagreed with him, and his idiot rantings, he insulted you nonstop. If you got upset about something the team did, he insulted you nonstop. He’s a clown, and an old coot, to boot. He respects no one, and deserves respect from no one. The man would make outlandish guarantees, then when they fell flat he would refuse to accept the fact he even stated it. He’s a liar, a cross poster, and a loon, and is welcome back only so I can continue to expose his lies.
December 1st, 2011 at 12:11 am
Tell em sully !!!!
December 1st, 2011 at 12:21 am
Guess all you yanks in bed right….
Imma prey for a darren recovery tonight.. just watched the jets game highlights and bush is good but its just not the same, and that lead me to the jaxsonville game last year and it was confirmed, darren where for out thou !!!!
December 1st, 2011 at 12:32 am
Sullivan44 Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
Seriously, Raccoon, did you really think I would show? Why would I? I just wanted to see who’s dumb enough to actually chase their tail. No, don’t want to drink with you, and honestly, I’m too old to get into fights. Still funny you took the bait though.
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Another lie. You are just a scared lil Boy. You wanna talk, er “chat” I think is what you Gals call it, but no WALK.
Coward.
December 1st, 2011 at 12:40 am
Seems covert that the Raiders seem to play teams, along the middle of the season, comin outta a bye week or a thurs night game. Convenient they go to miami who had ample rest after T-day. I think it is just another sneak attempt by the league to advantage the opposition. If they wanted to be fair, the dolphins would be comin to Oakland. Parity is only for the few that need it. Raiders will roll with the BS.
December 1st, 2011 at 12:45 am
http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2011/11/30/reggie-bush-says-dolphins-much-better-than-3-8/
Reggie Bush says Dolphins much better than 3-8
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Somebody tell Reggie if they were better than 3-8, they wouldn’t be 3-8.
December 1st, 2011 at 1:52 am
Fact:
Not one team has won a game this year that had to cross two-time-zones and they were coming off a short week.
The league could have scheduled our short week game at home, but they chose the latter, obviously. Then they have us traveling pass two time-zones the following week for Green Bay.
Also, if you track our games closely, on key out of bounds plays, we’re always losing a few seconds, like the Bears game, right before the half ended, our runner when out of bounds with 8 (almost 9) seconds left, but they ran the clock down to five seconds. That forced us to kick a field goal. Etc., etc., etc.
It’s not sour grapes, just like the penalties that are called much more frequently on us than most other teams.
It’s facts, facts and more facts. Fzck Roger Godell the fzck-stick commisioner in his fat azz.
Go Raiders, be the first to break the cycle and win this Sunday. And, please “chuckie” stop rushing three freaking line men. Prevent…prevents you from winning for freaking fool.
December 1st, 2011 at 3:49 am
Good Morning Raiders…..Afc West leading Raiders ….
December 1st, 2011 at 4:57 am
Morning Nation:
Hue was just on Mike & Mike a few minutes ago. You can replay up to three hours here if you want to listen to it:
http://espn.go.com/espnradio/dallas/play
Rewind to about 6:47:30 AM.
December 1st, 2011 at 5:02 am
Thanks Texas …
December 1st, 2011 at 5:07 am
Brothers:
Any Real Raiders Fan: if you can get to Miami, I have an extra ticket for FREE.
50 yard line, 5th Row right behind our (Raiders) bench.
I would prefer if the person can meet me at 8am at the field for tailgating, so I am not forced to get drunk by myself.
Call or text me if interested. (407) 325-7944. Josh
December 1st, 2011 at 5:13 am
Hagar,
The person in charge of the clock for Bears home games is an Alameda county employee. Yes we were screwed, but screwed by one of our own.
West Coast teams have a winning record playing 10am East Coast road games this season (4-3 by my count). 49ers are 2-0 (beat Det, Philly), Seattle beat the Giants, and AZ also beat Philly.
December 1st, 2011 at 5:20 am
Good morning, I didn’t get to say who I was and someone yesterday was bothered by it and a comment I made saying don’t pay attention to MR so we could all talk raider football and saying I was a jackass ( I guess he thinks I am MR as well, LOL). I live in Mexico, I am 25 years old, I have been a raiders fan since I was little.
I guess some people think they are the owners of this blog, I just want to talk raider football (long time reader of this blog).
December 1st, 2011 at 5:32 am
All full-time Oracle Arena and O.co coliseum employees, are employed by the Oakland-Alameda county coliseum authority, pay into CALPERS and are backed by SEIU local 1677.
You got beef with the clock situation in the Bears game, which I did as well, take it up with the local.
December 1st, 2011 at 5:37 am
Gerard Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 7:57 pm
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Talk about a homer…jeez. If he wants to criticize the Raiders fine but my gosh Miami is 3-8. He needs to get over himself. He talks as if Miami is Green Bay or something. What a doofus.
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HEY GERARD, BENVENEDOS A MIAMI!
I live here..and yep going to the game…look for me in a cowboy hat with skulls and crossbones with a raider poncho…going for ridiculous! section 415 if anyone else is going….
BTW this miami media is insane…HOMER city…and NEVER critical…even when u are 3-8 (coming from 0-7!)
that review was par for their (delusional) course!
still, it wont be a cake walk….never is when a team travels 5000km east!
Go OAK!!!
December 1st, 2011 at 6:22 am
Hagar, how is it that we have a short week?
December 1st, 2011 at 6:22 am
Not one team has won a game this year that had to cross two-time-zones and they were coming off a short week.
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Its a good thing we aren’t on a short week
December 1st, 2011 at 6:25 am
I WAS TRY’N 2 FIGURE THAT OUT MY SELF BCZ.GOOD DAY 2 ALL
December 1st, 2011 at 6:26 am
Sup there DL
December 1st, 2011 at 6:28 am
Good Morning Nation!!!!
A little late this morning….month end reporting, but oh well..
Bz24, Dirt Lot, Tuckrule…what’s up fellas? This is friggen December already…
Let’s GO RAIDERS!!!
December 1st, 2011 at 6:29 am
NATION!
What a morning.
Proud to announce that yesterday my wife informed me we will be welcoming the newest Nation member into the world sometime next July.
December 1st, 2011 at 6:31 am
AAHH,NOT MUCH.TEAM HAS 2 PLAY 8 GAMES ON THE ROAD EVERY YEAR.U CAN BITTCH OR PLAY…
December 1st, 2011 at 6:33 am
SNB,NICE WORK MAN..HOPE MOM IS HEALTHY AND ALL STAY’S GOOD.
December 1st, 2011 at 6:34 am
174.SilverNBlackPA Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 6:29 am
NATION!
What a morning.
Proud to announce that yesterday my wife informed me we will be welcoming the newest Nation member into the world sometime next July.
CONGRATS PA!!!! From all of us, THE NATION!!!
December 1st, 2011 at 6:42 am
Thanks Dirt-Lot, Hwnrdr!
Alternating between excitement and pants-sh!tting fear right now if I’m gonna be honest.
December 1st, 2011 at 6:42 am
Congrats PA!!!
Put that baby in silver in black ASAP!!!!!
Bless your new baby man, keep Mom happy! : )
December 1st, 2011 at 6:44 am
CJ Legend,
This is gonna be my first purchase! http://www.raiderimage.com/303501010000.html
And thanks for the congrats!
December 1st, 2011 at 6:46 am
GET ALL THE SLEEP U CAN NOW !!! BOY’S MIDDLE NAME WILL BE “DIRT-LOT” RIGHT ? LOL
December 1st, 2011 at 6:48 am
Mornin Nation
Congrats PA!!!! Best wishes to yo bro!
December 1st, 2011 at 6:57 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 6:29 am
NATION!
What a morning.
Proud to announce that yesterday my wife informed me we will be welcoming the newest Nation member into the world sometime next July
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Thats hilarious dude, we musta been on the same schedule cause I just found out too..what are you guys about 7-8 weeks preg?
December 1st, 2011 at 6:57 am
IF DOLPHINS R SO DAMN SMART..HOW COME THEY KEEP GETTING CAUGHT UP IN TUNA NETS ?
December 1st, 2011 at 7:04 am
Good question, Dirt Lot! LOL
December 1st, 2011 at 7:04 am
And Congrats to you, Mikie!
December 1st, 2011 at 7:08 am
Anyone re watch the game last nite on replay. Saw rod woodson very active with his players. Looks like he gonna be a great coach. Biekert as well
December 1st, 2011 at 7:08 am
Dolphins should lose 3 points to the bookmakers just b/c of Sparano’s glasses.
December 1st, 2011 at 7:12 am
Rest in Peace Chester McGlockton.
As Wisniewski said, he was a force when he wanted to be, think of an Albert Haynesworth during his Titans days in terms of skill and come think of it, Chet was a liitle bit of a head case as well.
December 1st, 2011 at 7:13 am
Meaningful games in dec. Wow this feels good
Raiders 30 Dolphins 10
mbush will get his hundred yds.
CP gets 300yds 3td
defense shuts down the run
no big pass plays. There 10pts come jn garbage time.
Go Raiders.
December 1st, 2011 at 7:20 am
Anyone see the Peebowing stunt in San Diego?
http://k1047.radio.com/2011/11/29/nfl-kicker-takes-bathroom-break-on-field/
Funny shiat.
December 1st, 2011 at 7:23 am
IF U READ THAT SVEKIS GUYS EVALUATION OD MIAMI-DALLAS GAME,IT WAS ALL ONE SIDED IN FAVER OF MIAMI ALSO…HOMER.
December 1st, 2011 at 7:28 am
Mikie,
Congrats! I think we’re 6 or 7 weeks along. Crazy.
December 1st, 2011 at 7:31 am
I’ve watched this Dolphin team play about 4 times this year and there is no way they even remotely stack up to the Raiders. That is a complete joke. The Raiders should come out and handle them with no problem.
The only way the lose is if they beat themselves. There is no excuse for them losing to that sorry team.
December 1st, 2011 at 7:47 am
Raiders at Dolphins
Florio’s take: The Dolphins played well enough to beat the Cowboys in Dallas. The Dolphins will play well enough to beat the Raiders in Oakland. And the Raiders, still banged up, are due for a stumble. Tony Sparano may not save his job, but he’ll definitely throw a wrench into the franchise’s plans to draft a quarterback in the top ten.
Florio’s pick: Dolphins 24, Raiders 21.
Rosenthal’s take: Miami is favored by three partly because Oakland misses its big play threats. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Chaz Schilens, and Louis Murphy make too many mistakes. Michael Bush is playing well, but he’s no Darren McFadden. It’s a credit to Hue Jackson and Carson Palmer this team keeps winning. (And will keep winning.)
Rosenthal’s pick: Raiders 28, Dolphins 24.
December 1st, 2011 at 7:47 am
The time is now! We have to go to 8-4…
But, rewatching the Bears game last night…there were a few throws that almost got intercepted! When the Dolphins went on that 3-0 streak, and even in the Dallas game, the DBs were the ones that improved! Palmer better be thinking…just saying…
December 1st, 2011 at 7:50 am
Good Morning A.M. Crew!!!!
December 1st, 2011 at 7:51 am
What’s up Ray?
December 1st, 2011 at 7:52 am
Allen and Co. will also have their way with baby Jesus. The Broncos lose their next three.
December 1st, 2011 at 7:55 am
GM Hwnrdr….is it me or is this week dragging??
I’m ready for this game!!!
So ready I’m having tuna fish for lunch today!!
December 1st, 2011 at 7:55 am
Best Trade of the season…..
Aaron Curry for a 7th round draft pick!!
December 1st, 2011 at 8:03 am
For some reason, this week is flying by for me, especially since this is the first 5 day work week I’ve had to do since October…but yeah, I am itching for Sunday!
Roch, I agree (post 201)
December 1st, 2011 at 8:03 am
Who cares which team the “experts” pick? How many of them go undefeated in their picks? It’s a waste of brain activity to worry about it.
What others think of the Raiders should have no effect on their ability to win or lose. In the end, all that matters is who actually wins the game, not who was picked to win.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:11 am
Jason Hill (WR) was released by the Jaguars this morning, he ran a 4.32 at the combine (Al speed) is 6′-1″ and is only 26 years old.
We should kick the tires on him to see what he’s got….we’re a little thin on that position.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:13 am
McClain is not as bad at coverage as most people believe. He ranks 2nd among LBs for most pass deflected with 12. First being the guy across the bay, Patrick Willis with 13. Brian Urlacher is 3rd with 10.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:14 am
http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?seasonType=REG&d-447263-n=1&d-447263-o=2&d-447263-p=1&statisticPositionCategory=LINEBACKER&d-447263-s=DEFENSIVE_PASSES_INT_DEFENSED&tabSeq=1&season=2011&experience=null&Submit=Go&archive=false&conference=null&qualified=true
You have to check McClain’s page for some reason to see his PDs.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:27 am
Bcz24 …post 169:
My bad…you’re so right…oops!
But, I’m right about “rushing three linemen” in the last 3 minutes of the game is going to get us killed.
If the Bears recover the on-side kick, and they almost did, they would have been in a position to possibly score on us. Especially using a prevent defense that only prevents you from winning. Chuck B. needs to stop that shzt and Hue’s responsible for allowing it.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:28 am
196.hwnrdr Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 7:47 am
The time is now! We have to go to 8-4…
But, rewatching the Bears game last night…there were a few throws that almost got intercepted! When the Dolphins went on that 3-0 streak, and even in the Dallas game, the DBs were the ones that improved! Palmer better be thinking…just saying…
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Agree 100pct
December 1st, 2011 at 8:33 am
Good Morning B!
December 1st, 2011 at 8:38 am
If the Bears recover the on-side kick, and they almost did, they would have been in a position to possibly score on us. Especially using a prevent defense that only prevents you from winning. Chuck B. needs to stop that shzt and Hue’s responsible for allowing it.
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…and IF we come up with 1 stop in the second half of the bills game we are 8-3 and tied for the conferance best record. If’s are meaningless brother.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:42 am
Curry finding his groove in Oakland
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While much of the post-trade attention in Oakland has been focused on how quarterback Carson Palmer is adjusting to being a Raider, the addition of linebacker Aaron Curry shouldn’t be overlooked.
Curry has elevated his game since being traded to the Raiders from Seattle last month. Curry was a major disappointment after the Seahawks took him No. 4 overall in 2009. He was inconsistent, didn’t show good instincts and underachieved as a Seahawk. However, Curry has been a solid, hard-nosed player for Oakland.
He made several big plays in the Raiders’ victory over the Bears on Sunday. Curry has 27 tackles in six games with Oakland; he had 22 tackles in five games with Seattle this season.
The best part of the deal for Oakland is it didn’t cost it much at all. Seattle took on much of Curry’s remaining salary. All Oakland owes Seattle is a 2012 seventh-round choice and a conditional 2013 fifth-rounder.
I checked in with Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. to get his thoughts on Curry. Williamson said Curry has been productive for Oakland, especially at the price tag. Here are some of Williamson’s thoughts: “The key is that Oakland didn’t give much up for him. So this is all gravy. He has fit in well and seems to be getting better. … I wouldn’t say that he looks like a linebacker that was a top-five should look. But I do think he is probably playing the best football of his career and is now a legitimate starting linebacker.”
December 1st, 2011 at 8:43 am
We were in the “Red-Zone” too many times in that Bears game and because of Seabass we were able to win the game. Three points is better than a zippo.
We need to at least convert 50% of those red-zones into touchdowns, minimum. Final score against the Bears should have been 37 to 13 as I’m not giving the Bears credit for their last score against us. That’s strictly on Bresnahan and his 3 man rush.
If those 3 pointers were all touchdowns, we win 49 to 13. In that senario, we’re untouchable and even Green Bay would be running for cover.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:46 am
Although I do believe one of those red zone trips maybe could have been a TD, if the clock read 8 seconds instead of 5…maybe! We have the best kicking duo in the league right now and has been for awhile…but I agree on one aspect…no matter how could Jano has become, I rather only see him on extra points!
December 1st, 2011 at 8:48 am
Bcz24…Ya, can’t argue with you about “if’s”…but I can make my point that many situations don’t have to happen again if proper changes are made, especially that 3 man rush. You can’t count the number of games we lost over the pass years when we loss leads and loss
the games as well because of the prevent garbage.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:48 am
We’ll have another chance to see exactly how far this Oakland team has come this weekend. This is yet another game that Raider teams in previous years would find a way to lose.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:49 am
I agree! We should NEVER go into prevent!
December 1st, 2011 at 8:50 am
Routt is developing a habit of having really solid games in terms of completion percentage and YPA, but still allowing one easy TD per game. Frustrating.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:52 am
Hagar The Horrible Says:
In that senario, we’re untouchable and even Green Bay would be running for cover.
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I think Green Bay looks at the game film and sees a Raiders team that scored seven times against a very good Bears defense.
Green Bay wins on the strength of its offense, not its defense. They are terrible at tackling. There’s some good video out there proving it.
There’s every reason to believe that game could be a shootout, especially if we get DMac and the WRs back.
December 1st, 2011 at 8:55 am
Roch R Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 7:55 am
Best Trade of the season…..
Aaron Curry for a 7th round draft pick!!
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Thanks Coach Pete!
December 1st, 2011 at 8:55 am
Routt is an outstanding CB, but for some reason he struggles mightily on the quick slant. Look at his TDs this year and see how many of them are on the quick slant. I bet 80%
December 1st, 2011 at 8:56 am
Obviously
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Roch R Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 7:55 am
Best Trade of the season…..
Aaron Curry for a 7th round draft pick!!
December 1st, 2011 at 8:57 am
Earlier in the game Bresh blitzed and we gave up an easy TD on 3rd and long.
Later in the game, he rushes 3 and get burnt deep to Knox on a 3rd and long.
Seems to me the coach is trying different things AND THE PLAYERS ARE FAILING IN BOTH instances.
Not on the coach, IMO, that is on the guys on the field. Plus that deep ball to Knox was a helluva toss, that a sub 4.4 guy (Knox) snagged with one-hand.
Not sure how you defense that.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:00 am
YoungAmerican Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 8:50 am
Routt is developing a habit of having really solid games in terms of completion percentage and YPA, but still allowing one easy TD per game. Frustrating.
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Agree, but it seems like most of the blown TDs are due to assignment issues, which he needs to recognize better, but he’ll get better, as he already has improved over the season. But in terms of just one on one coverage, Stan is having a great year. I love watching how hard it is for WRs to get separation against him at the line of scrimmage.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:00 am
Our run defense is better than it looks statistically.
It’s a few long runs that we let get away from us, just like the 80 yard pass bomb in the closing minutes
makes our pass defense look less effective. Ya, I know, long runs and passes are part of the game. But, on the other hand some of those are so unnecessary.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:01 am
There was an article in SI last week about how overrated defense rankings are, due to them being based off yards per game.
I think 5 of the last 7 super Bowl winning teams had a team defense ranked 23rd or worst. Saints were 29th, Colts 31st, Patriots in the mid 20’s.
It broke down that the Packers defense gives up 35% more yards in the 4th quarter than any other quarter, when teams are playing catchup and racking up meaningless yards.
They lead the NFL in INT’s, turnovers, top 10 in ypc allowed, middle of the pack in points per game, and yet are the “worst” ranked defense due to ypg rankings.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:01 am
If we can win this Sunday… beat the dolphins… we will be in position to end the season at 11-5… we need to take care of business vs Miami. .. we will be playing with house money in gb. … too bad we didn’t play Miami 6 weeks ago when they were in the suck for luck sweepstakes.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:03 am
post 222…don’t rush 3 men.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:04 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 8:57 am
Earlier in the game Bresh blitzed and we gave up an easy TD on 3rd and long.
Later in the game, he rushes 3 and get burnt deep to Knox on a 3rd and long.
Seems to me the coach is trying different things AND THE PLAYERS ARE FAILING IN BOTH instances.
Not on the coach, IMO, that is on the guys on the field. Plus that deep ball to Knox was a helluva toss, that a sub 4.4 guy (Knox) snagged with one-hand.
Not sure how you defense that.
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First TD was a result of Bears running game. Late TD was a fluke.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:05 am
To be fair to Routt, “one easy TD per game” is overstated. He’s given up 5 TDs this season while his completion percentage and YPA is lower than Revis, Nnamdi, and Woodson.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:06 am
Reading the article now.
Best stat to look for Super Bowl champion is point differential.
“15 of the last 20 Super Bowl champions, have either finished 1st or 2nd in point differential”.
Last year, the Pack were ranked #2, this year #1.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:06 am
That 81 yard catch and run by Knox was a helluva play by Knox and Caleb…that TD after, Branch was a step late!
December 1st, 2011 at 9:08 am
I think we could have rushed 5 guys, and if Henie can still get the ball there and Knox catching it with one hand, it wouldn’t have mattered.
Instead of blaming the coach, how about the guys who were deep in coverage and still let him get over the top on him?
What’s their excuse?
December 1st, 2011 at 9:09 am
Bottom line is all the Nnamdi knuckleheads that thought our def was going to be sorry without him have been silenced. You dont even hear from those chumps anymore, in fact I cant even remember who they are.
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YoungAmerican Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:05 am
To be fair to Routt, “one easy TD per game” is overstated. He’s given up 5 TDs this season while his completion percentage and YPA is lower than Revis, Nnamdi, and Woodson.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:09 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:01 am
There was an article in SI last week about how overrated defense rankings are, due to them being based off yards per game.
I think 5 of the last 7 super Bowl winning teams had a team defense ranked 23rd or worst. Saints were 29th, Colts 31st, Patriots in the mid 20’s.
It broke down that the Packers defense gives up 35% more yards in the 4th quarter than any other quarter, when teams are playing catchup and racking up meaningless yards.
They lead the NFL in INT’s, turnovers, top 10 in ypc allowed, middle of the pack in points per game, and yet are the “worst” ranked defense due to ypg rankings.
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Passing yards can be deceptive in garbage time. Rushing yards don’t lie.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:09 am
We still have a lot of work to do…I heard CJ is healthy enough to play this week…not sure if that matters or not, but does he rotate in and out with Sheppard?
December 1st, 2011 at 9:13 am
Routt is by far one of our best players and one of the most under rated players in the league, altogether. Stats are nice, but I actually ENJOY watching Stan match up against WRs, and how aggressive he is in coverage, which does result in the occasional PI, but hey, I’ll take it. When a WR beats Routt in zone, Im not that surprised. He used to be horible in zone, so at least hes greatly improved. But for a WR to beat him in straight up man to man coverage is always impressive, cause Stan is one of the best out there. Just watch the top CBs and watch how they cover, their aggression, their tendencies. Routts coverage skills, and speed, is just good football to watch.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:14 am
Hwn did you notice B looks a little bit like Routt?
December 1st, 2011 at 9:15 am
It’s easy to criticize the coach on the sideline…Watch how far Routt is off of Knox on the slant play when he is man on man with both Branch and Giordano blazing from each end of the line of scrimmage…The receivers didn’t cross as no screening was necessary…He should have at the very least been jamming at the LOS….He is 8 yards off of him when the ball is snapped…There is zero help deep and the entire middle of the field is wide open….TD
December 1st, 2011 at 9:16 am
237.MistaBrown Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:14 am
Hwn did you notice B looks a little bit like Routt?
LOL, no I haven’t really paid attention…
December 1st, 2011 at 9:17 am
Yards per carry is what should be used, yards per game means nothing.
Unfortunately, we suck bad in yards per carry.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:18 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:01 am
There was an article in SI last week about how overrated defense rankings are, due to them being based off yards per game.
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JFB check out Gridironrank.com MUCH better offensive and defensive rankings.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:19 am
Question: Since Boyd’s been brought back, has he been playing?
December 1st, 2011 at 9:19 am
Routt is a damn good DB.
Even top-flight, HOF level CB’s give up TD’s and yards.
Nobody is pitching shut-outs out there, week-to-week.
He should be a Pro Bowler this season, IMO.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:20 am
Autopalm77 Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:15 am
It’s easy to criticize the coach on the sideline…Watch how far Routt is off of Knox on the slant play when he is man on man with both Branch and Giordano blazing from each end of the line of scrimmage…The receivers didn’t cross as no screening was necessary…He should have at the very least been jamming at the LOS….He is 8 yards off of him when the ball is snapped…There is zero help deep and the entire middle of the field is wide open….TD
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Bears had the right play called or saw the pre-snap, guessed correctly and checked into it.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:22 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 8:57 am
Earlier in the game Bresh blitzed and we gave up an easy TD on 3rd and long.
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That was a mistake.
If the Bears can come out on 3rd and long and make a helluva one handed catch for a first down, then you take your hat off to them.
But know way you make it easy for that scrub QB by calling a blitz with soft coverage behind it. Especially the same damn blitz you run all the time. AND, when the QBsees it coming for about 6 seconds before he snaps the ball.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:22 am
YPC is good, also rushing TD’s allowed.
For pass defense, look at QB rating allowed or QBR.
Raiders are #5 in the league in QB rating allowed, and in the mid 20’s in ypg.
Which means we give up yards, but at a rate much higher than the majority of the league, we generate turnovers in the passing game.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:22 am
Just Fire baby…post 232:
If you look at the tape again you’ll see that Hanie had forever and forever in those last plays when we were rushing three men. Even Kyle Boller would have looked good making those throws with that much time.
This isn’t a one time problem, it happened over and over when (Al, RIP) dictated the defense schemes over the years.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:23 am
MistaBrown Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:09 am
Bottom line is all the Nnamdi knuckleheads that thought our def was going to be sorry without him have been silenced. You dont even hear from those chumps anymore, in fact I cant even remember who they are.
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YoungAmerican Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:05 am
To be fair to Routt, “one easy TD per game” is overstated. He’s given up 5 TDs this season while his completion percentage and YPA is lower than Revis, Nnamdi, and Woodson.
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I think it’s impossible to say what Nnamdi’s impact would have been on this team. If Al was still around? This defense would be far better with Nnamdi. In Oakland, playing Al’s defense, he’d rarely be challenged. Although with Al around he likely still wouldn’t be allowed to shadow the #1 WR.
The Eagles are flat-out using him wrong. Not taking advantage of what he’s good at. Terrible FA signing on their part. They paid him without understanding how to utilize him. They’re trying to use him the way the Packers use Woodson, and the fact is that Nnamdi is just not the same kind of player that Woodson is.
Still, there’s no way to tell that in Oakland, sans-Davis defense, Nnamdi would be used the same way he was for years here. Would he be allowed to stick on the #1 WR in man coverage all day? They’re using FAR more zone coverage than they ever have, and blitzing at a higher rate than they ever have – though that might be the product of not having Nnamdi.
The changes in the defense, however, have benefited the defense as a whole. The Raiders are playing their best defense in years. If they can be a little more consistent against the run, especially against mobile QBs, they are capable of playing at a championship level. Just need to take that next step.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:23 am
Especially the same damn blitz you run all the time.
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J Hill = not a fan of the two safety blitz.
Been hammering away at it for years
December 1st, 2011 at 9:23 am
Interesting site, Bcz24:
Team Record: 07-4
Team Productivity Stat (TEAM PS): -10.13
Offensive Productivity Stat (OPS): 19.1
Defensive Productivity Stat (DPS): -28.07
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December 1st, 2011 at 9:25 am
Even Kyle Boller would have looked good making those throws with that much time.
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Slow down cowboy.
Kyle Boller hasn’t looked good as a QB in about 10 years.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:25 am
Morning peoples!
December 1st, 2011 at 9:26 am
DMAC! Good Morning!
December 1st, 2011 at 9:27 am
Silverback….I agree 100%….Curiously though. I would think if you know your the only one covering Knox you wouldn’t be giving up 8 yards in concession before the ball is even snapped…Again, I hate the hypothetical and the if scenarios, disrupting that play by second with a jam on the line makes the outcome of that singular play totally different…
December 1st, 2011 at 9:28 am
Somebody tell DMAC g’morn before he cuss’s us all out.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:30 am
Whats up bruh
December 1st, 2011 at 9:30 am
Autopalm77 Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:27 am
Silverback….I agree 100%….Curiously though. I would think if you know your the only one covering Knox you wouldn’t be giving up 8 yards in concession before the ball is even snapped…Again, I hate the hypothetical and the if scenarios, disrupting that play by second with a jam on the line makes the outcome of that singular play totally different…
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Considering Knox doesn’t have blazing speed this is probably true.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:30 am
I remember on that 3rd and 18 play where Hanie ran for the first down, I had just told my little guy “We better not be in Man defense again” and sure enough, Man defense and he runs for the 1st down.
At that point in the game, a blind man would have known to play zone because Hanie ran for 1st downs prior to that.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:30 am
Team Record: 07-4
Team Productivity Stat (TEAM PS): -10.13 17th in NFL
Offensive Productivity Stat (OPS): 19.1 12th in NFL
Defensive Productivity Stat (DPS): -28.07 25th in NFL
December 1st, 2011 at 9:30 am
I think people look to place blame too much on things.
The teams and players get paid and are in the NFL too. They are going to do things, that even if we have the right play-call and get good execution, the other teams execution might be just a bit better.
Granted, some things look way too easy at times (like the 1st half Knox TD) but the bomb to Knox late in the game was just flawless execution from the Bears.
Not a whole helluva lot you can do about that.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:30 am
Oh you know…waiting for Sunday 10AM
December 1st, 2011 at 9:30 am
Hey, I’m a polite guy.
If someone says wassup or hey or good morning, I respond.
Thats all.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:33 am
Considering Knox doesn’t have blazing speed this is probably true.
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What????
Since 2008, only 3 players ran a faster 40 combine than Knox did (4.34) at any position.
DVD, DHB and Mike Wallace.
http://www.nfl.com/combine/top-performers#workout=FORTY_YARD_DASH&year=2009-2011&position=QB-RB-WR-TE-S-DL-LB-CB-OL-SPEC
December 1st, 2011 at 9:33 am
Granted, some things look way too easy at times (like the 1st half Knox TD) but the bomb to Knox late in the game was just flawless execution from the Bears.
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BUUHHHLLLSHHHIIIDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In that situation, there is NO WAY IN HELL you can let a WR, ANY WR get on top of, let alone BEHIND YOU!
Gio had a brain fart and was obviously still thinking about it when that onside kick was coming his way.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:34 am
Whats up DMAC
December 1st, 2011 at 9:34 am
Wassup
December 1st, 2011 at 9:34 am
Autopalm77 Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:15 am
It’s easy to criticize the coach on the sideline…Watch how far Routt is off of Knox on the slant play when he is man on man with both Branch and Giordano blazing from each end of the line of scrimmage…The receivers didn’t cross as no screening was necessary…He should have at the very least been jamming at the LOS….He is 8 yards off of him when the ball is snapped…There is zero help deep and the entire middle of the field is wide open….TD
Is there any rule that says the DB can’t knock a receiver off his feet at the LOS..almost like a tackle dummy drill?
December 1st, 2011 at 9:34 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:30 am
I think people look to place blame too much on things.
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Sometimes fans want superstars and can’t accept that great players are not perfect.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:34 am
Wassup to errrr’body!!!!!!
December 1st, 2011 at 9:35 am
Good afternoon….DMAC…..Hope your well…Today…..
December 1st, 2011 at 9:35 am
If they’re not injured, we’ll be able to see Zack Miller and Robert Gallery in tonights game. Paul McQuistan, as well, if (2006 thru 2009) counts.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:35 am
Knox is one of the fastest guys in the league.
He GETS on top of defenses, EVERY F’KN WEEK!!!!!!
December 1st, 2011 at 9:36 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:33 am
Considering Knox doesn’t have blazing speed this is probably true.
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What????
Since 2008, only 3 players ran a faster 40 combine than Knox did (4.34) at any position.
DVD, DHB and Mike Wallace.
http://www.nfl.com/combine/top-performers#workout=FORTY_YARD_DASH&year=2009-2011&position=QB-RB-WR-TE-S-DL-LB-CB-OL-SPEC
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My mistake.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:36 am
N Miller on roids.
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Just Fire Baby Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:35 am
Knox is one of the fastest guys in the league.
He GETS on top of defenses, EVERY F’KN WEEK!!!!!
December 1st, 2011 at 9:36 am
What-up to all my Raider Nation bros!!!!
It’s a beautiful windy morning in the O-A-K
Blessed to be alive
December 1st, 2011 at 9:37 am
267….He has that 5yard window to disrupt….No blows to the head or holding…He must release after 5 yards….Can he be leveled……YES…..
December 1st, 2011 at 9:38 am
Windy is an understatement! LOL
I’m in San Ramon and it looks like the tress are gonna crash into the windows…
December 1st, 2011 at 9:38 am
The TD catch by Knox, was just a stupid azz call by Bres.
The Long bomb was just executed perfect.
Nuff said.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:38 am
JFB,
Gio is a smart guy. If YOU know Knox is one of the fastest guys in the league, HE should’ve known that too.
Play a little deeper, start your back pedal faster, take a better angle, trip the guy …. but there is no way you can let that guy get over the top of you.
He just phugged up.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:39 am
When considering the impact of what Nnamdi would or wouldn’t have had with us if he had stayed, you must take into account the money we would have had to pay.
That added money may have prevented us from picking up some players that we did and who have been productive.
Nnamdi was going to be too expensive to keep.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:39 am
yeah that comment was stupid about know not having blazing speed lol. like really?
Knox is a really good player.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:39 am
Everyone’s talking about Curry, but Wimbley has played exceptionally well all season (the Denver game being the only exception, where the entire defense played horribly). 5th most pressures in the league, has steadily improved against the run, and is making big plays for the defense.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:40 am
And only in Curry pushed that tackle a little further…Wimbley would have had a pick 6
December 1st, 2011 at 9:41 am
That added money may have prevented us from picking up some players that we did and who have been productive.
Nnamdi was going to be too expensive to keep.
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In the end he settled for a contract that pays him only about $1 million more a year than Stan Routt.
Personally, I would have preferred Johnathan Joseph to either of them.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:41 am
It’s a beautiful windy morning in the O-A-K
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Wind is vicious in the IE.
Trucks flipped over on the highway.
Tree blown over in my neighbor’s front yard.
Trash cans blown all over the place.
Streets full of miscellaneous debris.
It’s rough out there mayne!
December 1st, 2011 at 9:42 am
J Hill Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:38 am
JFB,
Gio is a smart guy. If YOU know Knox is one of the fastest guys in the league, HE should’ve known that too.
Play a little deeper, start your back pedal faster, take a better angle, trip the guy …. but there is no way you can let that guy get over the top of you.
He just phugged up.
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Ok J
You win on this one (play), but don’t forget Gio still has more ints. than Mr. Huff who’s getting payed. Dude was signed to be a back-up and has been playing pretty well. Nothing spectacular, but pretty solid, w/ the exception of his tackling.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:42 am
This is the greatest Monday morning quarterbacking forum in the world…..RIGHT….Once the play has been run the only thing you can do is discuss the results…..I am not on the field of…..play….
December 1st, 2011 at 9:43 am
Everyone’s talking about Curry, but Wimbley has played exceptionally well all season (the Denver game being the only exception, where the entire defense played horribly). 5th most pressures in the league, has steadily improved against the run, and is making big plays for the defense.
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JFB,
Thoughts????
December 1st, 2011 at 9:46 am
You win on this one (play),
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LOL!
Gio is a keeper.
Really like his football IQ.
My criticism of him now comes from my expectation level rising. I expect him to be smart enough to not get beat on plays like that. The player I thought he was early on gets beat on plays like that, not the player he has proven to be. Feel me???
December 1st, 2011 at 9:46 am
He just phugged up.
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If Knox can’t reel it in with one-hand, or Hanie’s throw is a foot or two here and there, than it is not an issue.
Wait…..didn’t you start this debate by saying we should tip our cap,lol??
December 1st, 2011 at 9:47 am
Yes sir
December 1st, 2011 at 9:47 am
JFB,
Thoughts????
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Kamerion is a fringe Pro Bowl player who gets paid like a HOF.
Not changing off this, although he has been awesome the last month.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:48 am
Winds expected up to 55MPH here in the ‘Burque.
May even get some snow tonight or tomorrow morning.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:48 am
Non Raider newz….
So Mike Leach is headed to Washington St
December 1st, 2011 at 9:49 am
Raiderinparadise Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:39 am
yeah that comment was stupid about know not having blazing speed lol. like really?
Knox is a really good player.
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Stuck my beak where it didn’t belong at it got chopped off.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:50 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:48 am
Winds expected up to 55MPH here in the ‘Burque.
May even get some snow tonight or tomorrow morning.
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You no what that means….
Its time to cuddle in dem covers w/ ur wifey/GF/honey etc
December 1st, 2011 at 9:52 am
“Lay your head on my pilloooooow” and “just relax, relax”
December 1st, 2011 at 9:54 am
REAL TALK (honestly)
Do you guys think Tebow and the Donks are a factor?
December 1st, 2011 at 9:55 am
unsustainable.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:55 am
Nothing like a double RR reference early in the morning!!!
December 1st, 2011 at 9:58 am
Do you guys think Tebow and the Donks are a factor?
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I think they will go 9-7 to finish the year, and probably be 1 game out of the playoffs.
The NFL live guys were on the Herd, and said Von Miller might win defensive MVP this year (will definately be in the top 3) and may be a top 15 players at any position in the NFL.
Tebow has started 6 games this year, and in 5 of them he didn’t turn it over.
Ball-control with a great defense, and they will be in every game.
December 1st, 2011 at 9:58 am
DMAC, 298…No, I don’t think so, but its kinda good for the team…keep focused and win out!
December 1st, 2011 at 9:58 am
Bears and Patriots will stop the Broncos from being too much of a factor, but the Raiders have to take care of their own business. Can’t lose more than two games in the home stretch of the season, and even losing two games would be cutting it too close for comfort.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:00 am
303.YoungAmerican Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 9:58 am
Bears and Patriots will stop the Broncos from being too much of a factor, but the Raiders have to take care of their own business. Can’t lose more than two games in the home stretch of the season, and even losing two games would be cutting it too close for comfort.
I’m telling you…like I said after that Donkey loss…we have to go 7-1, 6-2 at best, but yeah, that will be cutting it close!
December 1st, 2011 at 10:01 am
So why haven’t teams loaded the box and forced Tebow to beat you w/ his arm and not legs?
December 1st, 2011 at 10:03 am
We’ll see…like its good for the Pack to stay on their game because of SF right behind them, it will be good for us with FN Teblow on our a**!
December 1st, 2011 at 10:03 am
Kamerion is a fringe Pro Bowl player who gets paid like a HOF.
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What if he plaed for a DC like Wade Phillips, John Fox, LeBeau, or some guy who would actually design some mismatches for him?
December 1st, 2011 at 10:04 am
You have to load the box with 9 people against Tebow, to get the same effect as loading it with 8, and DC’s just don’t want to do that.
In regular rushing offenses, the QB just hands it off and doesn’t do anything.
With Tebow rumbling around, it allows for an extra blocker.
Pretty tricky, and somewhat sustainable if your a healthy 23 year old dude. Not sure it will work when he is 27 or has a bum ankle, but for now, it ain’t stopping.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:05 am
Minnesota beats Denver this week….Period…..
December 1st, 2011 at 10:05 am
Ha, well Gio has been great for this team … he made a mistake and will learn from it, so in the future we won’t have to get hurt by that type of play in that situation when it really matters (playoffs).
MIA is excited to play us, I guarantee you that … Moore is productive and can make every throw in this league, he just hasn’t been on the right team/talent pool … but the fins have nice targets and compliments to him.
We have to hit him. force turnovers, because our patchwork offense is going ot hit a wall on the road, thats my gut. unless moore is back healthy and Taiwan, we really are askig a lot of Bush again.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:05 am
307.J Hill Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 10:03 am
Kamerion is a fringe Pro Bowl player who gets paid like a HOF.
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What if he plaed for a DC like Wade Phillips, John Fox, LeBeau, or some guy who would actually design some mismatches for him?
Or possibly Spags?
December 1st, 2011 at 10:05 am
305.DMAC Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 10:01 am
So why haven’t teams loaded the box and forced Tebow to beat you w/ his arm and not legs?
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They pretty much do for most of the game….Denver’s D keeps ‘em in it though, and then if it’s a one score game, and Denver has the ball in the 4th; all it takes is one lapse, and one person who has outside containment has consistently blown their assigment in pinches in too far and Tebow reads it perfectly. It’s happened at critical junctions (red zone, 3rd or 4th and long) in all of Denver’s wins…….well, that and/or divine intervention taking place literally in front of all our eyes is the key to the Broncs getting some Ws…Lol…but that should all stop soon….God loves the Raiders just as much and something’s gotta give!
December 1st, 2011 at 10:05 am
Do you guys think Tebow and the Donks are a factor?
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Not at all.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:06 am
What if he plaed for a DC like Wade Phillips, John Fox, LeBeau, or some guy who would actually design some mismatches for him?
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Good point.
Fox and Von Miller teamed up was a bad break for us.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:06 am
DMAC…
They are/will be a factor. Teams take games week to week. It takes more than one week to prepare against that style. Of course teams will adjust next year but it was a perfect storm. Totally new offense…guy fit perfect for it…and offense started during the year. Like the wildcat a couple years ago. Plus their D is playing great. Wish we played em again…
December 1st, 2011 at 10:06 am
If Tebow never accomplishes another thing, at least he contributed to the firing of Norv Turner. Of course, then, the Spanos family may be too stupid to fire Turner. They might keep him at the end of the season.
I’m glad they fired Marty Schollenheimer, as Marty always had our number, always found a way to beat us…from KC to SD. Glad he’s gone.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:07 am
Tebow will struggle against an opportunistic Bears defense who excel at keeping the play in front of them.
The Broncos can’t match the points the Pats will put up on their defense, even with a great combo like Miller and Dumervil.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:07 am
305.DMAC Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 10:01 am
So why haven’t teams loaded the box and forced Tebow to beat you w/ his arm and not legs?
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Hes not a TOTAL failure passing the ball. Hes just not pro caliber…
December 1st, 2011 at 10:08 am
Tebow’s pass attempts to INT is best in the NFL.
Part of that is because he throws a helluva of a split-finger, but still can’t overlook that.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:09 am
Tebow will struggle against an opportunistic Bears defense who excel at keeping the play in front of them.
The Broncos can’t match the points the Pats will put up on their defense, even with a great combo like Miller and Dumervil.
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This is also true. The donkeys havent played to top yet…and the Jets dont count
December 1st, 2011 at 10:09 am
ElkGRaider Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 10:06 am
DMAC…
They are/will be a factor. Teams take games week to week. It takes more than one week to prepare against that style. Of course teams will adjust next year but it was a perfect storm.
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I totally agree.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:10 am
Tebow’s ball has more late action than a Mariano Rivera cutter.
He actually has had quite a few drops, including two bad ones last week.
That crap is hard to catch on a sunny day in San Diego, can you imagine when it is cold in Denver???
December 1st, 2011 at 10:12 am
And lets not give Tebow too much credit….Don’t forget (which I’m sure no one has) that we gave away the Denver game and we were up 10 chucking the ball down the middle of field recklessly instead of running it down their throats…..
Love how we stayed with the run against Chicago even though the yardage wasn’t there like we hoped….shows a physical toughness that a lot of teams don’t have…
December 1st, 2011 at 10:12 am
I love coach Jackson, but still can’t understand why he doesn’t utilize Boss in the red zone? Dude is a huge target and has great hands. Use his services Hue!
December 1st, 2011 at 10:17 am
Anybody hear that Rolono McClain was involved in another shooting in Decatur ?..
December 1st, 2011 at 10:17 am
nope
December 1st, 2011 at 10:18 am
324.DMAC Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 10:12 am
I love coach Jackson, but still can’t understand why he doesn’t utilize Boss in the red zone? Dude is a huge target and has great hands. Use his services Hue!
He did on one play and it almost got INT
December 1st, 2011 at 10:18 am
Nope!
December 1st, 2011 at 10:18 am
http://www.wsfa.com/story/16164879/raiders-linebacker-mcclain-at-scene-of-decatur-shooting
December 1st, 2011 at 10:20 am
Well, good news is that he wasn’t charged with anything!
December 1st, 2011 at 10:21 am
How the hell is he in Decatur?
Even though he may not have practiced yesterday (not sure if he did or not) he would have been present.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:22 am
I’m just wondering why McClain isn’t with the team… Hue needs to straighten his a&& out…. Were in a playoff drive ..
December 1st, 2011 at 10:22 am
He wasn’t at practice yesterday. Interesting.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:22 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 10:21 am
How the hell is he in Decatur?
Even though he may not have practiced yesterday (not sure if he did or not) he would have been present.
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Yeah, WTF?
December 1st, 2011 at 10:23 am
Thanks for the link.
This pisses me off, Rolando needs to stay outta Decatur. If he thinks he’s that gangster than he should play like it on the field.
He is only what 23? Needs to get a grip right quick.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:23 am
good grief…what the hell is he doing flying home during the week? No wonder he isn’t practicing Wednesday; he’s too busy kicking it Tuesday night!!!
December 1st, 2011 at 10:23 am
Whether he was actually there or not, dude needs to stay out of Decatur apparently.
Fighting and getting shot at is no way to spend any day when you got millions in the bank.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:24 am
Just the distratction we didn’t need.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:24 am
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Darren McFadden and Jacoby Ford are not practicing, either.
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CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
No sign of Denarius Moore at practice. He was on the field Wednesday but didn’t practice.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:24 am
How about Silverback making an error in a post and then making amends for it….WOW…How many guys in here would do that…!!!!
December 1st, 2011 at 10:24 am
Romac needs to be smarter and stay away from his thug homies in public.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:24 am
I’m guessing he flys back to Oakland Wednesday; and if it’s going back for some family ish; coo….but when news gets leaked your at a friend’s house and shooting pops off; muthaf%*ka you are in the NFL…why are you around that?!
December 1st, 2011 at 10:25 am
Baby Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 10:21 am
How the hell is he in Decatur?
Even though he may not have practiced yesterday (not sure if he did or not) he would have been present.
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Bye week?
December 1st, 2011 at 10:26 am
Autopalm77 Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 10:24 am
How about Silverback making an error in a post and then making amends for it….WOW…How many guys in here would do that…!!!!
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I have a small E-Peen
December 1st, 2011 at 10:26 am
343.silverback Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 10:25 am
Baby Says:
December 1st, 2011 at 10:21 am
How the hell is he in Decatur?
Even though he may not have practiced yesterday (not sure if he did or not) he would have been present.
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Bye week?
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nope, happened just this Tuesday….why are you in Alabama if you have practice in Oakland on Wednesday??!!
December 1st, 2011 at 10:27 am
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Richard Seymour and Jarvis Moss miss practice for the second straight day.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:27 am
No excuse for missing practice at this point in the season. The Raiders are a better team with McClain on the field, but this is something they don’t need from the “defensive quarterback”.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:27 am
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Sebastian Janikowski is at practice, with helmet on, but he isn’t kicking anything other than air.
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December 1st, 2011 at 10:27 am
The Huntsville times said the incident happened Wednesday night… Last night
December 1st, 2011 at 10:27 am
even if Moore Ford and Dmac back next week, they won’t have the chemistry neccessary against GB
December 1st, 2011 at 10:28 am
McClain should be home resting that foot and watching film to learn how to anticipate and taking better angles!!!
He’s running out of time in becoming legit!
December 1st, 2011 at 10:29 am
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Rolando McClain, obviously, not at practice. Not sure why he was allowed to go home to Alabama.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:29 am
McClain should be Rehabing that foot…. Not banging..
December 1st, 2011 at 10:29 am
Maybe Hue gave him an extra day off to fly back and be with the family before checking in with the team on Friday.
Great way to thank your coach for giving you a break ,huh?
December 1st, 2011 at 10:30 am
Shoot people on Wednesday, rough up RB’s on Sunday.
The Raider way!!!!!
December 1st, 2011 at 10:30 am
JDJohnDickinson John Dickinson
Denarius Moore is off to the side w/DHB & Louis Murphy working on routes. DHB & Murphy working, Moore watching #Raiders @957thegame
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December 1st, 2011 at 10:30 am
Even if it happened on Monday, why are you in Alabama and not in Oakland during a game week? The only way the story flies is if he was home for some personal family biz and got the pardon to go from the team…he’s gotta be more professional than that…hopefully; it’s all just hearsay though and it winds up being reported he was in Oakland all of this week and those were just a lot of people in his social circle. I’ll keep my fingers crossed, but right now there’s a whole lotta smh-ing….
December 1st, 2011 at 10:32 am
I have been a big mcclain hater as many of you know. That was purely in his play/lack of effort and physicality.
He is great at getting guys in place before the snap, then he just plays flat75% of the time. The MLB in a 4-3 scheme like ours is the biggest key to stopping the run. He fails misrably at covering RB/TE.
Now he is a 23yr old millionaire thug sorting out gangster drama claiming he has “family issues”. He just wants to kick it with the gansgsters and pay for everyting to get respect.
He is kinda like Russell.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:33 am
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Silverback Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Baumraiders Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Mclain is very important indeed but for an 8th overall pick lets not fool ourselves, he needs to be better. improvement is nice and all, but next year he need to make the pro bowl. 8th overall pick, think about it.
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I get the feeling that McClain is not totally dedicated to his craft.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:33 am
If I were rich it’d be hard to keep me away from the riff raff just how it is but when ppl are getting shot gotta get away from that circle
December 1st, 2011 at 10:34 am
i thought he just played x-box all the time?
December 1st, 2011 at 10:35 am
you can certainlty cue the bronco.chief/charger fans to be callign raiders players thugs again lol
December 1st, 2011 at 10:37 am
Sounds as if Hue is being too easy on guys not wanting to practice. As a first year Head Coach, maybe Hue is trying to be their buddy and their coach at the same time.
Big mistake. Hue you don’t have to be their friend.
Focus on coaching and earning their respect…in the end, they’ll love you just as much. Conditioning wins games in the 4th quarter and maybe that’s why we suck during that part of the game.
December 1st, 2011 at 10:41 am
The Tebow thing is evidence of absurdly bad football by opposing defense…
IT IS ASSIGNMENT BASED DEFENSE…
I have said it a million times. We ran this exact same offense at my High School..
We were VERY successful with it because high school kids play undisciplined Defense, and when you run into a school that does, you gotta go to the air with it…which is why is surprises the HELL out of me that NFL caliber defenses are playing so undisciplined with this thing and not forcing Tebow to throw…
Raiders did it, Jets Did it, Chargers did it..they all did the same thing..individual players lost their discipline, disregarded what their assignment had been the entire game and had been working, jumped out of their ‘House’, and tried to help their neighbor…
THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THE TEBOW OFFENSE DOES, IT WAITS FOR YOU TO GET BORED, FRUSTRATED, DOING SOMETHING STUPID, AND BAM, HE’S GOT YOU…Just like ICE MAN in Top Gun..dude, stay with your assignment..
Think of it like having 3 spies..
One guy has the dive back
One guy has the Quarterback
One guy has the pitch back (if there is one on any given play)…
That is it, I swear to GOD..If those guys just glove up to their guy, no matter WHAT HAPPENS, EVERY TIME, EVERY DOWN…This Tebow thing will be over and sent back to whence it came…HIGH SCHOOL..where it belongs.
That is why Denver is barely putting points on the board with this Offense, NFL defenses ARE disciplined till they aren’t 1 or 2 times, and it costs em 7 points, and Denvers D doesn’t suck, so they don’t need many points for a win. Just blows my mind that an NFL defense can’t stay disciplined for 60 full minutes, every play, to stop this Tebow nonsense…
I can only imagine what the film study is like after these teams lose games to that offense..some of the Linebackers, D Ends, and Safeties have to be just hiding under their desks when they see what they have done, and how easy it would have been to stop, had they just stuck to what they were doing instead of trying to “HELP” a teammate..do you f’n job, every single down.
That’s it, there is no mystery to the Tebow Offense, no divine intervention, no touched by the hand of God..Tebow is not beating anyone, DEFENSES ARE BEATING THEMSELVES…
My last post for the rest of my life on the efficacy of the Tim Tebow Sacred Heart Griffin High School Offense circa 1995….
December 1st, 2011 at 10:42 am
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