CB Johnson shut down; rookie signed
By Steve Corkran
Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at 8:37 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders placed veteran cornerback Chris Johnson on the Reserve/Non-Football Illness List, no doubt the result of his struggles coping with the recent death of his sister and shooting of his mother.
Johnson told coach Hue Jackson that he wasn’t up to playing last Sunday against the Green Bay Packers because of what he is going through. He attended his sister’s funeral earlier this week and missed practice all week.
The Raiders signed undrafted rookie defensive end Mason Brodine from the practice squad and placed him on the 53-man roster to take Johnson’s place.
Brodine, 6-feet-7 and 255 pounds, played his collegiate ball at Nebraska-Kearney. The Raiders liked what they saw from him in training camp and signed him to their practice squad a day after they released him in the final roster cutdown.
It’s unclear if Brodine will see much, if any, playing time Sunday against the Detroit Lions or in any of the Raiders final three regular-season games.
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December 17th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
They should have signed the running back Miller from the practice squad.
December 17th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Mr vs Suh,classic battle. Bets,anyone?
December 17th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
Pitos
December 17th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Looks like Sammy Morris is working out for cowboys in short term
December 17th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
THEC,U STILL OUT THERE ? U GOING TO MAKE THE GAME 2MORROW ?
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Had my ticket as it was part of the package I bouht however, business is keeping me away so i sent my ticket up to someone who will Rep the NATION 100
December 17th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
We are gonna need Alot of help at RB.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
This can go one of two ways for CJ..he can come back as the best Corner on our team next year, or he will be garbage for the rest of his career and wont finish out next season.
I am sure his sister would want him to accomplish the former..It is a terrible tragedy he has undergone and I am sure..deep down..he is going to reach inside himself, and come out swinging next year..
December 17th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
cockran, late as usual…the blog knew this hours ago, and even conducted intel gathering on the signing…
Bring jerry back
cockran = major disapointment…
December 17th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
My dad passed away tragically and suddenly and I was devastated. I have still not gotten over it. My boss called me two days later wanting to know when i’d be back and EXPECTED me to be back quickly despite it.
I assure you “my heart wasn’t in it” one bit but I did what I had to do. My job is not as important, or as much at stake as an NFL players is i’m sure either.
I wonder if this had happened to Carson Palmer would they have told him to take the rest of the season off too?
I’m sorry for what happened to him as I know too well what it’s like.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:16 pm
Thec07 Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
THEC,U STILL OUT THERE ? U GOING TO MAKE THE GAME 2MORROW ?
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Had my ticket as it was part of the package I bouht however, business is keeping me away so i sent my ticket up to someone who will Rep the NATION 100
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Nicely Done Doctor..
December 17th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
I am sure his sister would want him to accomplish the former..
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Good words Brother, I too am hoping for the former, not for the Raiders sakes, but for his…
December 17th, 2011 at 9:18 pm
MikieG, how are you doing Bruh????Hope all is well with you.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Bring Brodine in to play MLB. We need someone there who has an idea of where he’s supposed to be.
Maybe he can tackle too. Bonus.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Gerard Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
My dad passed away tragically and suddenly and I was devastated. I have still not gotten over it. My boss called me two days later wanting to know when i’d be back and EXPECTED me to be back quickly despite it.
I assure you “my heart wasn’t in it” one bit but I did what I had to do. My job is not as important, or as much at stake as an NFL players is i’m sure either.
I wonder if this had happened to Carson Palmer would they have told him to take the rest of the season off too?
I’m sorry for what happened to him as I know too well what it’s like.
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Sorry man. I hear you..It is a dreamworld when something like that happens.
I remember getting fired from my job for similar reasons 20 years ago..I actually got fired, didn’t even realize it, and went back out and started working again…my boss’s boss had to come back out and get me because It didn’t even register that they had fired me 10 minutes ago…
So then I just went back to the hospital and hung out in the ICU for the next two weeks..
Life v Work isn’t even a comparison.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
I already have a pre-disposed attitude about NFL players and how I feel they have it easier than the rest of us.
I think they are ridiculously paid and overly glorified and having a similar thing happen to my family as it did with CJ, it’s hard for me to want to afford him more compassion and understanding than what was afforded me. Does he deserve all the compassion? Of course. He’s a human just like us.
I do think that giving a starting player 5 weeks off to grieve is something that is probably unprecedented.
Anyway, i’ll shut up cuz i know i’m coming off sounding like an insensitive jerk.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
@15
I know I wrote similar comments and felt I was being a jerk but the truth hurts sometimes
December 17th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
I wonder if Carson Palmer’s sister had passed away would everybody be so willing to let him take the rest of the year off?
Just sayin’.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
CJ, ya aint done nothing brah, except get torched or penalized for interference. Ya suck and ya know it: this will end your career since when the Raiders get blown up and rebuilt next season you won’t be around. No team will pick you up cause you are crap. Now ya know that whenever too many nig.as gather someone’s going to get shot and killed. Just cause ya sister got it from her baby’s daddy, ya Mommy is still alive, though she’ll end up getting shot again since she probably has a nose for trouble. Bottom line brah, is you should have play on Sunday instead of feeling sorry for yourself cause 2 hoes got capped. Just remember, a coupla years from now you’ll be living in a hood down south and probably will get capped too.
December 17th, 2011 at 10:05 pm
Gerard Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
I wonder if Carson Palmer’s sister had passed away would everybody be so willing to let him take the rest of the year off?
Just sayin’.
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That was kind of my point. I had a very close relative die very suddenly, and yes it’s a shock, and yes you have to make arrangements and all that, but no one cried for me. As a grown man with responsibilities you are expected to meet those responsibilities.
December 17th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
#18 = douche
December 17th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
We should of never given up on S. Moore
December 17th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
#21,
I think NE gave up on him recently as well didn’t they?
I kind of liked what I saw with him.
December 17th, 2011 at 11:10 pm
Release the krakken that is Mason Brodine!!!!!!
December 17th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
18,al shi- for brains,get the fugg out,piece of garbage.
December 17th, 2011 at 11:29 pm
Just as well CJ was a 4 game bust this year anyway. I guess he believes the Raiders won’t make the playoffs either. Why not bring in a RB? Why a DE? To spell Henderson or start for him? Don’t understand you Hue. Must be the chemicals from your mani pedis.
December 17th, 2011 at 11:38 pm
#18… You are one messed up person. How bad is your life anyway? Must really be effed up man… I feel sorry for you.
December 18th, 2011 at 12:26 am
Sorry about the Prediction Board. I am really sick with a fever, etc. If the meds don’t work soon, its the hospital for me.
Either way, I or my son will update the board in the morning.
So list your brave scores, and we will find them.
God Bless.
December 18th, 2011 at 12:29 am
Prediction:
If Raiders come to play – Raiders 27 Lions 21
If Raiders trend continues – Lions 41 Raiders 16
December 18th, 2011 at 12:29 am
Use the first one I guess.
December 18th, 2011 at 12:32 am
Gerard Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
My dad passed away tragically and suddenly and I was devastated. I have still not gotten over it. My boss called me two days later wanting to know when i’d be back and EXPECTED me to be back quickly despite it.
I assure you “my heart wasn’t in it” one bit but I did what I had to do. My job is not as important, or as much at stake as an NFL players is i’m sure either.
I wonder if this had happened to Carson Palmer would they have told him to take the rest of the season off too?
I’m sorry for what happened to him as I know too well what it’s like.
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1) Sorry for your loss.
2) Sounds like your boss was an a$$hole. I’d have a tough time ever working for someone like that if they pulled that tone on me at a time like that.
3) Not to downplay the tragedy of your loss, but unless your Dad was murdered and another family member nearly killed at that same time, it’s not quite the same situation. Don’t get me wrong, your boss is still incredibly uncool, but I doubt even the biggest jack@ss would give someone a hard time about being back to work a few days after an immediate family member was murdered.
December 18th, 2011 at 1:25 am
ARE PLAYOFFS START TOMORROW BOYS!!!
I felt this (Will Win) good feeling all week.
Raiders 30
Felions 24
December 18th, 2011 at 1:31 am
I am not sure what to expect tomorrow. One thing I will say: no excuses for Richard Seymour. Pain or no pain, beat the hell out of Stafford!
December 18th, 2011 at 1:33 am
To me, we’ve won every game we put solid pressure on the QB, and lost all of the other games. It all comes down to good defense, imo. Tbis defense owes us 3 big games, and if they come through, that will be 3 big victories!
December 18th, 2011 at 2:01 am
14.my prayers are with you as well CJ ,but imo nobody here or anywhere else has the right to decide how somebody should or shouldnt handle a death in the family you guys should be ashamed of your self.that is borderline of the most selfish thing i have heard anyone say ever .im sure you didnt want to say that, the way it sounded.people will do what they have to, to get through something like this,im glad to hear we may have a coach with a heart.every player knows when training camp starts there are no guarantee’s you have to make the team every year and every week and every day .sounds like CJ understands what is really important in life
December 18th, 2011 at 2:05 am
my mistake 14 im sorry .whoever posted the bs thats who i was talking too
December 18th, 2011 at 2:06 am
15
December 18th, 2011 at 2:12 am
18=punk….. what city grows punks like this little punk
December 18th, 2011 at 2:17 am
RaiderSam Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 11:10 pm
Release the krakken that is Mason Brodine!!!!!!
Body style he reminds he of the Mad Stork, let’s hope his game does as well.
December 18th, 2011 at 2:22 am
Touchdowns of course are the number one factor; after that I think the most inportant stats (in order of importannce) against Detroit will be:
1) TDs
FGs
2) turnovers
3) penalties
4) sacks
5) penalties
6) rushing yards
7) penalties
December 18th, 2011 at 2:25 am
Raiders need to score early and often
Raiders 21 points in the first half (21-7 AT HALFTIME);
Raiders 38 – Detroit 17
December 18th, 2011 at 2:49 am
Anyone know how to watch the game on a smartphone tomorrow? Got can obligations and gonna be at the x-mad fair and can’t watch on tv
December 18th, 2011 at 3:04 am
Looking for free or at least cheap way to watch game on the go. I could possibly do 1 day subscription for NFL network/Verizon for $3, but I’m not sure it’ll work for tomorrow’s raider game? Anybody have suggestions?
December 18th, 2011 at 3:11 am
Oh yeah. Go Raiders!
December 18th, 2011 at 3:13 am
Later. Go Raiders!
December 18th, 2011 at 4:09 am
Johnson, take the time you need to revaluate your life, see what’s most important, and be there for your family. But, realize you have a gift and you will always be welcome back next year when you’re ready in Silver & Black and dedicate what I’m sure will make your entire family proud and something to look forward to…you thriving on the field!
December 18th, 2011 at 4:17 am
Gerard Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Bring Brodine in to play MLB. We need someone there who has an idea of where he’s supposed to be.
Maybe he can tackle too. Bonus.
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Interestingly enough, Matt Millen started out as a DT at Penn St., then moved to MLB..with the Raiders , so there is a precedent…
December 18th, 2011 at 4:17 am
Our CBs better be ready to play cuz that is where this game has to be won. Their RB is hurt so they have to let it loose. If we mess up the secondary it curtains.
Raiders 26
Lions 24
December 18th, 2011 at 4:17 am
PS: what the hell was #18 thinking?
December 18th, 2011 at 4:18 am
Qodrn1 Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 12:26 am
Sorry about the Prediction Board. I am really sick with a fever, etc. If the meds don’t work soon, its the hospital for me.
Either way, I or my son will update the board in the morning.
So list your brave scores, and we will find them.
God Bless.
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God Bless and Raider on
December 18th, 2011 at 4:45 am
18.al d. davis Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
CJ, ya aint done nothing brah, except get torched or penalized for interference. Ya suck and ya know it: this will end your career since when the Raiders get blown up and rebuilt next season you won’t be around. No team will pick you up cause you are crap. Now ya know that whenever too many nig.as gather someone’s going to get shot and killed. Just cause ya sister got it from her baby’s daddy, ya Mommy is still alive, though she’ll end up getting shot again since she probably has a nose for trouble. Bottom line brah, is you should have play on Sunday instead of feeling sorry for yourself cause 2 hoes got capped. Just remember, a coupla years from now you’ll be living in a hood down south and probably will get capped too.
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Fuk’n moron.
December 18th, 2011 at 4:58 am
Life isn’t equal. I’ve given people that worked for me “all the time they needed” when faced with loss. And that was for death due to illness.
To be a young man, and lose your sister the way he did…AND have his mother shot and in recovery….and have to look at his niece without a mother and a father AND he’s probably the MAN and LEADER of his family…CJ get ALL THE TIME HE NEEDS….
At least he manned up and told the team he wasn’t focused and didnt hurt the team.
You all can’t know what goes on in another persons shoes.
You think CJ would RATHER sit it out, risk his position and at his age RISK HIS CAREER.
And just because you don’t get a benefit doesn’t mean its a luxury.
Its life.
Find another issue to go after these Raiders on…
This one ain’t it!
December 18th, 2011 at 5:01 am
Other issues that go beyond Chris Johnson and his absolute tradgedy…God bless him!
1. DHB — is he a legit #1 or not? If he’s just a nice possession receiver…then its time to renegotiate that contract.
2. Mcclain — NFL playbook just ripped him up. Said he wsa to slow to get to the spot and poor recognition. He better step up too…just about had it with his arm tackles and lack of hustle
3. Big Money Players — Will Wimbley, Routt, Seymour and Kelly ever win the Raider a game? Damm the scheme, time to come through
December 18th, 2011 at 5:40 am
Qodrn..hope you are feeling much better very soon….don’t worry bout the scoreboard , we just need a win…
December 18th, 2011 at 5:42 am
See you next year CJ God Bless
GO RAIDERS
December 18th, 2011 at 6:31 am
The move with CJ37 should have happened in week 5. Waste of a roster spot.
Why are we signing a DE who likely won’t even see the field when we need help at RB!?!??!?!?!
December 18th, 2011 at 6:32 am
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 5:01 am
Other issues that go beyond Chris Johnson and his absolute tradgedy…God bless him!
1. DHB — is he a legit #1 or not? If he’s just a nice possession receiver…then its time to renegotiate that contract.
2. Mcclain — NFL playbook just ripped him up. Said he wsa to slow to get to the spot and poor recognition. He better step up too…just about had it with his arm tackles and lack of hustle
3. Big Money Players — Will Wimbley, Routt, Seymour and Kelly ever win the Raider a game? Damm the scheme, time to come through
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Yup, yup, and yup.
December 18th, 2011 at 6:42 am
If Lions go up 14-0 early this thing is over..just like the previous two weeks…then what will Hue’s excuse be.
December 18th, 2011 at 7:09 am
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December 18th, 2011 at 7:11 am
Qodrn1
I pray you get well quick. You have done a fantastic job!!
December 18th, 2011 at 7:16 am
davidon Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 6:42 am
If Lions go up 14-0 early this thing is over..just like the previous two weeks…then what will Hue’s excuse be.
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The Raiders are going to go after the Lions and be the “hunters” here
I see the Raiders gettign up on the Lions and returning to the competitive spirit this team inexplicably lost earlier in the year.
December 18th, 2011 at 7:19 am
Every game from here on out is a ” must” win Game..
Our D front 4 must get to Stafford … Allday…… Offense
Ball control … No turnovers… Keep the penalties to a minimum ….
December 18th, 2011 at 7:21 am
Palmer…. If it isn’t there… Don’t force it..
December 18th, 2011 at 8:06 am
Fingers Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 7:21 am
Palmer…. If it isn’t there… Don’t force it..
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No way man. I force it in there all the time. If they aren’t giving it up for you, you take it. If you know what I mean.
December 18th, 2011 at 8:17 am
Playoffs begin today!
CODE BLACK!!!!!!!
Qodrn.. you feel better, you are an important contributor to this blog.
December 18th, 2011 at 8:26 am
Morning Nation!
Which team will show to play today? My guess is they’ve finally soaked in the reality of our situation and come out to put an entertaining game on for us.
The big uglies in the trenches need to step up and wreak havoc, both sides of the ball!
No more boneheaded penalties, no more butter fingered drops, and stay focused.
Everyone needs to step up and ride this momentum as far as it will take us! We lose today and we’re pretty much talking draft…umm what draft?
CJ take your time man, and sorry for your loss!
December 18th, 2011 at 8:29 am
The whole team needs to come to the table hungry an ready to eat for the rest of the season. Anymore losses from here on out an we done.
December 18th, 2011 at 8:32 am
Hope all is well CJ. Take your time man. Take care of family first.
My condolences.
December 18th, 2011 at 8:51 am
Everyone copes differently.
I think CJ37, maybe due to the injuries maybe, was not as enarmored with football prior to this happening, and this was the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back.
I always liked CJ37, and IMO, he was a big part of turning this thing around.
December 18th, 2011 at 8:53 am
Master Beeecham Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 8:06 am
Fingers Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 7:21 am
Palmer…. If it isn’t there… Don’t force it..
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No way man. I force it in there all the time. If they aren’t giving it up for you, you take it. If you know what I mean.
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“We don’t take what the defense gives us; we take whatever the hell we want.”
It’s time to roll, now or never. Let’s play some Raider ball.
December 18th, 2011 at 9:14 am
@cottovic Victor Cotto
Jason LaCanfora reports that Oakland #Raiders RB Darren McFadden will be done for the year.
December 18th, 2011 at 9:15 am
Just put a pretty penny on New England to cover -7.5. I don’t even think New England is a “great” team, definitely a good team though, but I think Brady is going to come out and make a statement about the fact that he’s being overshadowed by a 2nd year QB with a sub-50% completion percentage. And that it’s being billed as a “Tebow vs. Brady” game as much as it is Pats vs. Broncos.
I hope the Pats beat them 50-0 today for several reasons. One, it helps the Raiders. Two, to win some money. Three, to hopefully get a reprieve from the incessant “Tebow Time” “Tebowtastic” “Tebowing” catch phrases that are pounding my brain.
December 18th, 2011 at 9:26 am
The playoffs start today.
Just Win Baby.
December 18th, 2011 at 9:44 am
McFragile done for the year… Duh! Should have done that 7 weeks ago and signed a RB. More Hue B.S. Michael Irvin going with the Raiders all others Lions. “They wear that black for a reason” says Irvin. #1 and #2 teams in the NFL for personal fouls and total penalties/yards. This could be a brawlfest!
December 18th, 2011 at 9:45 am
Hey guys the point is the Raiders are nowhere close to where they need to be. When they play with heart and fight they are in every game. But most of the time we get worthless efforts that result in blowouts. I bleed silver and black, that’s why this hurts. The embarrassment pathetic ass whuppings we have been receiving leave us punked and a joke. Until we get someone with balls we blow and blow.
December 18th, 2011 at 9:47 am
YoungAmerican Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 9:14 am
@cottovic Victor Cotto
Jason LaCanfora reports that Oakland #Raiders RB Darren McFadden will be done for the year.
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T. Jones better get healthy fast. We need quickness and speed.rolling with just Bush isn’t going to get it done.
December 18th, 2011 at 9:51 am
When asked about the possibility of adding a backup to McFadden and Taiwan Jones, who have missed a combined nine games for Oakland, head coach Hue Jackson said it was too late in the season.
“… I felt like I was going to get these guys back,” Jackson said Wednesday. “Again, bringing somebody else in to be here for whatever time that is (remaining in the season)? No. Obviously, if I had known that Darren was going to be, you know, gone as long as he has been, maybe you go about it.”
Read more: Report: McFadden likely done for season
Tune to SportsNet Central at 6, 10:30 and midnight on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area for more on this story
December 18th, 2011 at 9:55 am
Has anyone even heard McFadden talk since the injury? I dont remember hearing anything from him. I could be wrong though.
Huge mistake on Hues part. I have a feeling that they knew this info a couple of weeks ago. Dumb move not to act on it.
December 18th, 2011 at 9:55 am
Lonyae Miller time?
Better to have another warm body than have to resort to Rock Cartwright when Bush gets winded.
December 18th, 2011 at 9:59 am
Shoot, move Reece to RB and Tonga at fullback. Reece is quicker and has more moves than Bush.
December 18th, 2011 at 10:01 am
Chis from NY, how much is a “pretty penny”?
December 18th, 2011 at 10:05 am
Can someone tell me how I can watch the game on my phone. I have some family obligations today and need to know. Anyone try NFL network via Verizon to watch Raiders games? Does it work?
Thanks in advance and as always- Go Raiders! Tame the Lions!
December 18th, 2011 at 10:11 am
I’m wondering if this foot injury to Mcfadden will be career ending. I know it’s a so called “minor mid foot sprain”, but we haven’t seen or heard from the dude in weeks. He’s had nothing but problems with his feet, is it worth the money we pay him to miss a ton of time every year?
December 18th, 2011 at 10:14 am
It’s like having a Ferrari with wooden square wheels. It seems to be a reoccurrence with him.
December 18th, 2011 at 10:20 am
There’s no doubt he opens up the offense and is a major difference maker but his next payday should be graded on amount of games he has given us.
December 18th, 2011 at 10:21 am
you guys need to simmer down on the bush cant get it done stuff.
If you notice how we are being played Defenses have gone back to stacking the box, this creates next to zero running lanes.
So why are teams stacking the box?????????
They do not believe we are a threat in the passing game due to our injuries in other words Chaz, DHB, and LMURPHY do not put fear in the DCO’s.
Lets go back in time when we had DMO, JFORD, and DHB on the field. Bush, had incredible running lanes as teams had to respect the passing game. The box could not be stacked as depending on who we played WR’s were pulling coverage …See DMO, JFORD, and DHB prior to injuries…
We start getting some of ours guys back, this will open up lanes for MBUSH…DMO and possible TJONES playing to day is crucial to this offense as it is built on speed and getting playmakers in space bo matter what we are doing from a route tree perspective.
Granted I do beleive we need someone to spell Bush however, to say he can’t get it done is not looking at what the defenses are currently doing.
December 18th, 2011 at 10:27 am
cockran, can you get becker to fix the time clock on the servers????
December 18th, 2011 at 10:28 am
No, I know what defenses are doing and Bush can’t get it done. He’s not quick enough and lacks the speed/moves to break runs when people are keying on it. People knew we were going to run with Dmac and they couldn’t do a thing about it because Dmac is Dmac. When the box is stacked you need to try and get your backs in space and on the edge. That’s not Bush’s specialty. I like him, but he’s not premier back.
December 18th, 2011 at 10:28 am
Spring forward fall back…
December 18th, 2011 at 10:32 am
Just put a pretty penny on New England to cover -7.5.
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Pats win but don’t cover. Been telling you guys for years the old Las Vegas sportsbook saying “Home Dogs Cover”.
Pats 23 Bronco’s 20
December 18th, 2011 at 10:33 am
How we doing this fine morning Thec07?
Actually blogging from my fancy new google TV thingy.
December 18th, 2011 at 10:33 am
# YoungAmerican Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 9:14 am
@cottovic Victor Cotto
Jason LaCanfora reports that Oakland #Raiders RB Darren McFadden will be done for the year.
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Cork you need to get on this.
December 18th, 2011 at 10:34 am
Raiders 31
kittens 24
December 18th, 2011 at 10:34 am
No, I know what defenses are doing and Bush can’t get it done. He’s not quick enough and lacks the speed/moves to break runs when people are keying on it. People knew we were going to run with Dmac and they couldn’t do a thing about it because Dmac is Dmac. When the box is stacked you need to try and get your backs in space and on the edge. That’s not Bush’s specialty. I like him, but he’s not premier back
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Uh no….When teams where stacking the box last year on DMAC he was not excelling. He had games similiar to what MBUSH has currenlty.
When MBUSH plays wit the injured playes he has great success as the run lanes are open. Granted that on most of those runs DMAC will house.
Its obvious that MBUSH does not have the speed and quickness of DMAC however, if Defenses say we are are going to remove the run game from your arsenal, and you see 8 man fronts, doesnt matter who you are you will get stopped speed or not.
December 18th, 2011 at 10:35 am
Expect to throw a mid-round pick at a RB next year.
Darren is forever “dinged”, Taiwan’s rookie year is wasting away (other than ST’s, where he has been a pleasant suprise), and Bush could walk this offseason.
Can we get LaMichael James at the end of the 3rd with our compensatory pick?
December 18th, 2011 at 10:36 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 10:33 am
How we doing this fine morning Thec07?
Actually blogging from my fancy new google TV thingy.
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All good man, you get that check?
December 18th, 2011 at 10:36 am
Bush is a good change of pace back, and a good late-game back.
Got to be cautious with over-spending on him this offseason. He isn’t great at anything, and has some miles on him.
December 18th, 2011 at 10:37 am
Haven’t checked the mail since Friday, but not yet.
December 18th, 2011 at 10:37 am
I’m so frustrated with McFadden, looked like he was going to have a superstar year, then the story of his NFL career-injuries. I’m starting to think that McFadden is going to be a guy that gives you 7-10 games a year and rush for 700-800 yards. Its a shame because the guy has talent. Have a quick recovery, hopefully T.Jones can pick up the slack.
December 18th, 2011 at 10:40 am
Its obvious that MBUSH does not have the speed and quickness of DMAC however, if Defenses say we are are going to remove the run game from your arsenal, and you see 8 man fronts, doesnt matter who you are you will get stopped speed or not.
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You see what Jacobs can do to an 8 man front?
I agree that missing the star receivers hurts, it hurts a lot and makes it extremely more difficult as far as what they expect and what we can run. But I’ve seen Dmac tear apart 8 man fronts this year. I liked that quote from Veldheer early in the year. He said the ball is snapped and a second later Dmac is already through to the second level. We need that again.
December 18th, 2011 at 10:43 am
So I have to root for Brady and Mike Vick today.
That, will not be easy, but I will do it for our squad.
December 18th, 2011 at 10:44 am
I liked that quote from Veldheer early in the year. He said the ball is snapped and a second later Dmac is already through to the second level. We need that again.
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DMAC is a rare talent no doubt…
December 18th, 2011 at 10:45 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 10:43 am
So I have to root for Brady and Mike Vick today.
That, will not be easy, but I will do it for our squad.
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Ah take one for the team, and enlarge the wallet tough task, you are a trooper…
December 18th, 2011 at 11:06 am
We should throw BIG money to Matt Forte in offseason…..isn’t he a free agent next year??
December 18th, 2011 at 11:11 am
THE RAIDER PREDICTION BOARD
Dedicated to the legacy of Al Davis
Protected by the rally squirrel and Coliseum rodents
2011 Raider Games
First: Ghostraider (exact score) Raiders 23 Broncos 20
Second: Sullivan44 Buffalo 38 Raiders 35
Third: Pretty Rick Raiders 34 Jets 24
Fourth: Sullivan44 Patriots 31 Raiders 14
Fifth: Fingers Raiders 24 Browns 17
Sixth: Zymurge Chiefs 28 Raiders 0 (WTF)
Honorable Mention: LA for PAIN
Seventh: Noone…at all. Broncos 38 Raiders 24
Eighth: La Milicia Negra (exact score (sadly))
Ninth: TheToozFan55 (exact score) Raiders 24 Bolts 17
Tenth: TRIPLE TIE (Exact score) Raiders 27 Vikings 20
R8eray + Just Fire Baby + The Big Banana
Eleventh: Beware of Raiders Raiders 25 Bears 20
Twelfth: Autopalm77 Dolphins 34 Raiders 14
Thirteenth: Sullivan44 Packers 43 Raiders 16
8RaiderReign8 Raiders 26 Lions 24
baumraiders Raiders 27 Lions 21
Blackmamba_20 Raiders 27 Thugs 17
downsouthraider Raiders 24 Motown Meows 14
ElkGRaider Oaktown 35 Nittany Lions (Sanduskys) 23
fingers Raiders 28…….Detroit 23….
Gilligan Oakland 41 Baked Loins 10
imaquaman rayduhs 273 leons 21
Lowdown_in_Beijing Raiders 36 Detroit 7
mcfadden20 Code Black 48 Doritos 6
Method To My Madness Raiders 27 Kitty Kats say Meow with 24
PlunkforHOF Raiders 30 Kittens 17
Raider2DaHeart Raiders 30 Felions 24
raiderdav Detroit 44 Oakland 13
raidermarty RAIDERS 31 lionesses 13
RaiderRetribution Raiders 38 – Detroit 27
RaiderRockstar Raiders 37 Lions 31
SilverAndBlackBleeder Raiders 33 Lions 20
slurp n burp Oakland Raiders 38 Detroit Lions 10
December 18th, 2011 at 11:17 am
Just Win Baby! My prayers are with thee my Raiders!
December 18th, 2011 at 11:21 am
Let’s go Colts!!!
December 18th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Torto34 Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 11:06 am
We should throw BIG money to Matt Forte in offseason…..isn’t he a free agent next year??
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DMAC is unreliable. I could support a move for Forte…not like there aren’t enough bloated contracts to be cut around here
December 18th, 2011 at 11:42 am
The fact that the Chiefs are beating the Packers 6-0 after one quarter just shows us how terrible the Raider defense is.
December 18th, 2011 at 11:44 am
Q – raiders 31 lions 24
December 18th, 2011 at 11:48 am
Matt Forte will get a huge deal, be great for one year, than become one of the most overpaid players in the NFL by the end of his contract.
F signing RB’s to big deals. You got guys like Fred Jackson and Arian Foster, undrafted, being the best at their position, making 350K a year.
RB are like the little hoppers on the Wire. You don’t pay them crap, milk everything you can out of them, and than shoot them in the alley once they get too big.
December 18th, 2011 at 11:49 am
Q, Raiders 42, Lions 21
December 18th, 2011 at 11:52 am
Not seeing thie news about dmac being out for the year anywhere. Must be bs…
by the way, I see some of you complain that you that cork doesn’t post breaking news stories fast enough here. Well, this isn’t the place for breaking news if that is what you want. Follow cork or or jerry or victor t on twitter if you want breaking news. Breaks there before it breaks here. I figure that this is more a place to talk about what’s going on after you here about it elsewhere. It’s a blog
December 18th, 2011 at 11:53 am
Oh My Gosh, the Chiefs are whooopin the Pack. Packers are gonna lose. WTH!
December 18th, 2011 at 11:59 am
So the Chiefs are making the Raiders look bad again…
December 18th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Raiders: 1000
Lions: ZER0
December 18th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
I think the Raiders should worry about winning the final 3 games and hope for Denver to lose 2 for us to win the division.
You have either Baltimore or the Steelers getting one wild card and Raiders, Jets, Titans and Bengals fighting for that last wild card.
Titans have the easier schedule, so imo they have the best shot at that last wild card.
Titans final 3 – Indy, Jags and Texans.
December 18th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Wow so far today could be termed upset sunday….
December 18th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Worth reposting . . .
RaidingTexas Says:
December 12th, 2011 at 9:30 am
Gerard Says:
Haley OUT at KC. Effective immediately.
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That’s actually kind of worrisome. Teams seem to go on win streaks when a coach is replced midseason. The Raiders face the Chiefs in two weeks. LOL
December 18th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
All of you butt kissing overly compassionate homers make me sick.
I live for this team and no other for 34 years. I love all of you like brothers but…get real.
I lost my big brother and best friend in the middle of my season when I was in college.
It was devastating, and I had a nervous breakdown on the ride back to school from the fueneral so bad, I had to go to a hospital in between Philadelphia and Syracuse. Probably a result of holding emotions in, to be strong for my family. Not a day goes by, where I don’t miss my brother…
That being said, I was still at practice on the following day. ear hurt, and now can’t play because of grief? Condolences, now get the f**k out.
December 18th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Gutierrez scoops Cork and Jerry Mac AGAIN: http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/news/Report-McFadden-likely-done-for-season?blockID=614448&feedID=2539
December 18th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
I have a lot of opinions for sure….
But one thing I never would question is how a person handles loss in their own way.
SMH
December 18th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Gutierrez scoops Cork and Jerry Mac AGAIN:
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cockran sucs…He has been scopped by the Semi’s pros on this blog a bazillion times…
December 18th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Thec07 Says:
cockran sucs…He has been scopped by the Semi’s pros on this blog a bazillion times…
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I doubt he reads this cesspool crap down here.
December 18th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
I doubt he reads this cesspool crap down here.
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He doesnt have to however, that has nothing to do with the Semi’s getting stories out to us before he does…
December 18th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
I doubt he reads this cesspool crap down here.
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BTW, Jerry was fat kid that use to post, so cockran may be posting as well, no one can say for certain that he does or does not read what goes on…
December 18th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Steve Cork is the dude! Leave him alone. Merry Christmas!
December 18th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Steve Cork is the dude! Leave him alone. Merry Christmas!
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cockran is the dude allright… has been famine since he took over for jerry… forget cockran…
December 18th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Stop picking at Jer Mac. Steve rock, Jerry rock.
December 18th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Thec07 Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Steve Cork is the dude! Leave him alone. Merry Christmas!
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cockran is the dude allright… has been famine since he took over for jerry… forget cockran…
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No complaints from me 07. Steve does his duty for the Raiders fans. Honestly.
December 18th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Goldie7 Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Stop picking at Jer Mac. Steve rock, Jerry rock.
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OK Gold, i will leave them alone…
December 18th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
lol 07. Well alrighty then. Cool.
December 18th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
Goldie7 Says:
December 18th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
lol 07. Well alrighty then. Cool.
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My christmas gift to you…lol
December 18th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Bengals and Denver MUST lose.
Tenn needs to lose but probably wont.
Jets need to lose, but its a toss up.
December 18th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Thanks 07. What a gift. lol Merry Christmas to ya!
December 18th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Go Philly, Colts and Rams….Dang it. It sounds like a parlay 3 team card for me.
December 18th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
I am too happy that the Chiefs are giving the HGH Packers a fit. I can’t stand those suckas.
December 18th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Raiders can win today. They just need to play good ball and hump up their game. When they can get some ass, they got to go for it.
December 18th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Why do so many of you give so much credit to the Titans?
They stink, and will be lucky to go 1-2 the rest of the way. Incredibly lucky to be where they are.
Some mope in here was telling me this week that they will go 2-1 or 3-0, no problem.
So far today, problem.
December 18th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Our defense stinks, but McFadden is the main reason this team may not make the playoffs.
December 18th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Scroodge Says:
Bengals and Denver MUST lose.
Tenn needs to lose but probably wont.
Jets need to lose, but its a toss up.
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I had hoped that Houston would take down Tennessee in week 17. Looks like the Colts might do us the favor instead.
Raiders already have the tiebreaker over Cincy. They aren’t a worry as long as the Raiders win. Jets are the main problem.
December 18th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
17-6 Colts. Go Colts.
December 18th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
Mcfadden out, damn!, Hue should put him in the IR a long time ago.
December 18th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
RAIDERS 31 cats 17
December 18th, 2011 at 6:18 pm
THE RAIDER PREDICTION BOARD
Dedicated to the legacy of Al Davis
Protected by the rally squirrel and Coliseum rodents
2011 Raider Games
First: Ghostraider (exact score) Raiders 23 Broncos 20
Second: Sullivan44 Buffalo 38 Raiders 35
Third: Pretty Rick Raiders 34 Jets 24
Fourth: Sullivan44 Patriots 31 Raiders 14
Fifth: Fingers Raiders 24 Browns 17
Sixth: Zymurge Chiefs 28 Raiders 0 (WTF)
Honorable Mention: LA for PAIN
Seventh: Noone…at all. Broncos 38 Raiders 24
Eighth: La Milicia Negra (exact score (sadly))
Ninth: TheToozFan55 (exact score) Raiders 24 Bolts 17
Tenth: TRIPLE TIE (Exact score) Raiders 27 Vikings 20
R8eray + Just Fire Baby + The Big Banana
Eleventh: Beware of Raiders Raiders 25 Bears 20
Twelfth: Autopalm77 Dolphins 34 Raiders 14
Thirteenth: Sullivan44 Packers 43 Raiders 16
8RaiderReign8 Raiders 26 Lions 24
Albert Bigelow Paine Raiders 42, Lions 21
baumraiders Raiders 27 Lions 21
Blackmamba_20 Raiders 27 Thugs 17
downsouthraider Raiders 24 Motown Meows 14
ElkGRaider Oaktown 35 Nittany Lions (Sanduskys) 23
fingers Raiders 28…….Detroit 23….
Gilligan Oakland 41 Baked Loins 10
imaquaman rayduhs 273 leons 21
Lowdown_in_Beijing Raiders 36 Detroit 7
mcfadden20 Code Black 48 Doritos 6
Method To My Madness Raiders 27 Kitty Kats say Meow with 24
mikedlopes Raiders: 1000 Lions: ZER0
No Mas Diamante raiders 31 lions 24
PlunkforHOF Raiders 30 Kittens 17
Raider2DaHeart Raiders 30 Felions 24
raiderdav Detroit 44 Oakland 13
Raiderjambo RAIDERS 31 cats 17
raidermarty RAIDERS 31 lionesses 13
RaiderRetribution Raiders 38 – Detroit 27
RaiderRockstar Raiders 37 Lions 31
SilverAndBlackBleeder Raiders 33 Lions 20
slurp n burp Oakland Raiders 38 Detroit Lions 10