Janikowski finally makes it to Pro Bowl
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 7:24 pm in Oakland Raiders.
For the past 11 years, Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski needed a plane ticket and a game ticket if he wanted any part of the Pro Bowl. Not anymore.
Janikowski was one of three Raiders selected to the Pro Bowl, the league announced Tuesday afternoon. Punter Shane Lechler and defensive tackle Richardy Seymour were the two others.
“What a proud day for the Raiders,” coach Hue Jackson said in a team press release. “We’ve got three guys who exemplify exactly what we’re trying to become on this football team – Shane Lechler, Sebastian Janikowski and Richard Seymour. “We’re excited for them. Those guys will go over to Hawaii and represent us well.”
They might have company, too. Strong safety Tyvon Branch, defensive tackle Tommy Kelly, running back Darren McFadden and fullback Marcel Reece were named as alternates for the game that will be played Jan. 29, in Honolulu.
It’s quite commonplace for numerous players selected to bow out of the game, for one reason or other — injury, lack of interest, still in the playoffs, etc.
This is old hat for Lechler, who was selected for the seventh time in his 12 seasons. Hence, it isn’t surprising to hear that he is just as excited for close friend Janikowski, who has been bypassed before.
“[The selection is] just as exciting as the first time. As soon as I found out … I called (my wife) and told her, and she was
excited,” Lechler said. “I’m excited, and it never gets old because whenever you get voted in by your
peers, that’s the ultimate accomplishment.
“I’m so excited for [Janikowski]. It’s been so overdue for him, probably the best kicker in the league for at least the last five-six years and he’s hitting the ball so good this year. It’s going to be fun just to be able to be out there with him and his wife Laurie and kind of get away from the NFL life and go play an All-Star game.”
Seymour also was selected for the seventh time. He, too, seemed just as excited about the prospect of Janikowski being selected.
“It’s definitely a wonderful honor and I’m happy to go with my teammates who made it,” Seymour said. “I’m definitely
super excited for SeaBass. It’s been a long time coming for him; very deserving. I give my teammates and my coaches a lot of credit, they put me in the right position to make plays. I couldn’t be the player that I am without Tommy Kelly and the guys beside me. So, those guys are definitely deserving, as well, and their time is coming soon.”
Janikowski tied an NFL record with a 63-yard field goal in the regular-season opener. Later, he set a Raiders record with six field goals in one game.
One could make a case that Janikowski is having a career year. Even so, he has had other seasons when he merited a spot in the Pro Bowl,
“It feels great,” Janikowski said. “It took me awhile. I mean, only 12 years, but it feels great and it’s a great honor. I’m
happy to be there. I’m looking forward to it. I can’t do it without Jon Condo and Shane Lechler and the offensive line. They protected and did a great job and that’s what it takes.”
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December 27th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
December 27th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
B@uce!
December 27th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
138.Method To My Madness Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:20 pm
Armond…sup bruh
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the B@UCE MAYNE!!!! wattup youngin? dubs kicked that bulls azz last night. we deeper than we were last year and the defensive effort is better. we decided to get defensive minded players which forces other guys to play defense. so that means if the raiders wanna stop the run, get some damn run defenders. thats how u change a mindset. bring in players who already have it.
December 27th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
1st
December 27th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
I can’t do it without Jon Condo and Shane Lechler and the offensive line. They protected and did a great job and that’s what it takes.”
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Bo has a heart attack…please call paramedics
December 27th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
go seabass
December 27th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
method these are some straight batches. i tried sending u a shout and they deleted it. then i couldnt post. but check out my next post
December 27th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Armond Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
138.Method To My Madness Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:20 pm
Armond…sup bruh
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the B@UCE MAYNE!!!! wattup youngin? dubs kicked that bulls azz last night. we deeper than we were last year and the defensive effort is better. we decided to get defensive minded players which forces other guys to play defense. so that means if the raiders wanna stop the run, get some damn run defenders. thats how u change a mindset. bring in players who already have it.
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Yeah they shut D Rose down….4-17 from field…..will be many fun games this nba season up north. Mark Jackson said last night “we’re a no excuse team”……….
Well Hue Jackson better get that message across to his guys and get us into the postseason.
December 27th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
LOL Armond you always been a fool
December 27th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
No Raider practice today?
December 27th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
Nevermind I thought it was Wednesday….fk me
December 27th, 2011 at 7:39 pm
RFL….how ya doin man?
Yes practice…..I felt they should have had one today but this is a banged up team…so tomorrow I hope its the start of a sharp and crisp week for this franchise. It should be all business this week. All the laughing and joking has come to a halt.
December 27th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Congrats SeaBass!! Your my favorite fat man!
December 27th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
They protected and did a great job and that’s what it takes.”
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We need old school to smack this team, Hue, u in?
December 27th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
uhh .. the golden state warriors are utter garbage.. wil probably never play defense again . no discipline.
at least they dont have vince carter — the randy moss of the N.B.A. . al the talent , no heart lazy loser .
December 27th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
meth
it looked like mark jackson was mad last night even tho they dominated.i like what he brings to the table and yeah, huey better have his game tight on sunday. i expect a dominant performance. im not doin none of that party sh!t saturday evening. imma get some rest for BLACK SUNDAY. gon be off the chain. tell them beezies back off this weekend. like that old prince song, LETS WORK!!
December 27th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
i bet janokowski is somewhere drunk as heck wit a blonde like ” umm , pro bowl ? da fuh.. ? me want more vodka ” .
December 27th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
Doriangray Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
uhh .. the golden state warriors are utter garbage.. wil probably never play defense again . no discipline.
at least they dont have vince carter — the randy moss of the N.B.A. . al the talent , no heart lazy loser .
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Stupid idiotic post
Utter garbage? Wont play defense under Mark Jackson? Are you stupid? You havent seen both games obviously to see from a fundamental standpoint the Warriors are vastly improved on defense
December 27th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Doriangray Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
i bet janokowski is somewhere drunk as heck wit a blonde like ” umm , pro bowl ? da fuh.. ? me want more vodka ” .
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MR you jealous he is with a woman and you still fail to do as such?
December 27th, 2011 at 8:05 pm
Armond Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
meth
it looked like mark jackson was mad last night even tho they dominated.i like what he brings to the table and yeah, huey better have his game tight on sunday. i expect a dominant performance. im not doin none of that party sh!t saturday evening. imma get some rest for BLACK SUNDAY. gon be off the chain. tell them beezies back off this weekend. like that old prince song, LETS WORK!!
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Its like this family………I’m either at the house or I’m camping out by the Coliseum on New Year’s eve…..Its time to bring 2012 in with a major bang
December 27th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
“What a proud day for the Raiders,” coach Hue Jackson said in a team press release. “We’ve got three guys who exemplify exactly what we’re trying to become on this football team – Shane Lechler, Sebastian Janikowski and Richard Seymour. “We’re excited for them. Those guys will go over to Hawaii and represent us well.”
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I’d have preferred a reaction along the lines of:
“We’re honored and proud to have several players selected for the Pro Bowl, unfortunately they will not be participating, as they will be preparing for the Super Bowl.”
December 27th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Nnamdi is gone. He was a good cb here but he isn’t a Raider.
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And there’s Brien’s deep thought for the day. You see, Nnamdi “isn’t a Raider” because Al Davis didn’t sign him. You see, McFadden wouldn’t be a Raider either, if the Raiders hadn’t have drafted him. There is not one player on this team by choice. Every player on the Raiders’ roster was either drafted, or the Raiders were the highest bidder for that player between other teams. But if you want to think the Raiders are made up of 53 players that would play for the Raiders and no one else, suit yourself Brien. Just try not to watch your t.v. when these current loyal Raiders’ contracts are up. You might choke on the reality.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
well see how stupid it is when the seasons over and the warriors are 19 -47
December 27th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
BTW, where the Laker fans at? What happened last night?
December 27th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Nnamdi is gone. He was a good cb here but he isn’t a Raider.
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And there’s Brien’s deep thought for the day. You see, Nnamdi “isn’t a Raider” because Al Davis didn’t sign him. You see, McFadden wouldn’t be a Raider either, if the Raiders hadn’t have drafted him. There is not one player on this team by choice. Every player on the Raiders’ roster was either drafted, or the Raiders were the highest bidder for that player between other teams. But if you want to think the Raiders are made up of 53 players that would play for the Raiders and no one else, suit yourself Brien. Just try not to watch your t.v. when these current loyal Raiders’ contracts are up. You might choke on the reality.
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MR, my friend…no matter the blame on Al Davis or not…Nnamdi is gone and we got a big game to see if twe can get into the postseason. Nnamdi is not a factor. Let it go. There were guys I wanted to stay and Al didnt make it happen. Its done and they arent on the team. We play SD sunday…stay on topic please
December 27th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Hello everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Brien, how was your Kwanzaa?
December 27th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
First the divorce, then getting stomped out by the Kings, starting the season 0-2. Come on, Kobe. Hang in there. You too Laker Nation. Hold your chin up. Try not to pay attention to the Clippers and all the buzz around them, and the fact that they’ll be about 5 games ahead of you guys all year. Just stay focused. BWAHAHAAAA!!
December 27th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Brien, I’m not accepting your argument that Nnamdi is “gone”. He was not re-signed, when he should have been.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Kwanza is no less legitimate than Christmas. Unless someone wants to come up with an ounce of proof that Jesus Christ ever existed.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:29 pm
Happy Kwanza to everyone!
Frosty Farakhan
December 27th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Pro Bowl weekend is a total snatch-a-palooza for the Beech Dog.
Meaning, I get tons of tanned Hawaiian punnany non stop.
My hookup is tight for the Maui Wowie also, last time I smoked tough, then put down 6 mixed plates and a few shots of gravy on the side. Talk about the aloha spirit (coming out of my butt).
I’m hoping to hire Krappy as my personal valet for the trip, need an obedient old fool around to wax my board while I’m getting solid bjs from the local talent
GUESS THAT’S WHY THEY CALL IT THE BLUES
December 27th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
12.Method To My Madness Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:39 pm
RFL….how ya doin man?
Yes practice…..I felt they should have had one today but this is a banged up team…so tomorrow I hope its the start of a sharp and crisp week for this franchise. It should be all business this week. All the laughing and joking has come to a halt.
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I’m good B, thanks for asking and Hope all is good with you. I know you’ll be representing this Sunday.
CODE BLACK 2011
December 27th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Flyin up to Bay this weekend to watch us land our playoff birth. It will be my 3rd game this year. Opening day in Denver, then here in SD and now the trifecta.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Anyone read Badasses? I just got it for Christmas. It is a good read so far.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Beecham tosses shemales’ salads while listening to Madonna’s Get Into The Groove.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Most of these books written about the old Raiders just rehash tales already in all of the autobiographies, all of which I’ve already read. I guess a newer book about that team would work for someone who’s never read Stabler’s book, Tatum’s book, Madden’s books, etc. But if you’ve read those books, you’re not going to learn anything new from the newer ones. Be interesting of Padecky wrote a tell-all, though. Now that Al’s gone, it’ll be interesting to see what his former underlings have to say.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Sullivan, I read Dickey’s ‘Justin Win Baby’ years ago. I think I read the Matuzak book too.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Albert Puss did your mommy give you another Malibu Barbie for Christmas?
I’m sure you still have the runs from chugging all that non fat egg nog, but the diaper goes up your crack, not on your head.
WIZZLE
December 27th, 2011 at 8:43 pm
Raiders For Life Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
12.Method To My Madness Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:39 pm
RFL….how ya doin man?
Yes practice…..I felt they should have had one today but this is a banged up team…so tomorrow I hope its the start of a sharp and crisp week for this franchise. It should be all business this week. All the laughing and joking has come to a halt.
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I’m good B, thanks for asking and Hope all is good with you. I know you’ll be representing this Sunday.
CODE BLACK 2011
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I’m gonna try my best. I think all 60 plus K there will be wild and crazy…..the atmosphere needs to go above and beyond for this one. If your voice isnt messed after this one then you shouldnt come back.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Brien, I’m not accepting your argument that Nnamdi is “gone”. He was not re-signed, when he should have been.
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What argument? Nnamdi is gone. Whether traded, not resigned or released…he is lone gone and wont come back here. He had some PB years and made good money. Time to move on. I know he has….he shouldnt be a topic on this blog anymore
December 27th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
HueKnows Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Flyin up to Bay this weekend to watch us land our playoff birth. It will be my 3rd game this year. Opening day in Denver, then here in SD and now the trifecta.
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Now that is what the fk I’m talking about right there!
CODE BLACK!
December 27th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Congrats Seabass!!! Having some Grey Goose in your honor
Raiders 27
Powder Blue Punks 10
December 27th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Brian the Genital, be extra carefully bringing your grandpa Krappy to this game.
With all the excitement he’s liable to spray you into the upper lodge with a super charged pant crapping.
For all my Blog Followers – I’ll be debuting a few joints from my new solo album Wrecks N Effect at this years Pro Bowl.
Girls gettin loose, y’all, twizzle
December 27th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
HueKnows Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Flyin up to Bay this weekend to watch us land our playoff birth. It will be my 3rd game this year. Opening day in Denver, then here in SD and now the trifecta.
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Kell and his epic failures on the Kelly family…..my bloodline can never produce such garbage…thanks for your concern….I’m sure the back to back reach around sessions you had with the Bulls and Kings satisfied the situation. LA Live shall be LA Lame this year
December 27th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
anyhow…yall guys be solid…I’m outro
December 27th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
Looks like Albert Puss has ran off to the bedroom to admire Madden Retard’s “work”.
Get it – they’re the same person and he’s going to satisfy himself into oblivion.
December 27th, 2011 at 9:00 pm
Beeecham, how was your Christmas?
December 27th, 2011 at 9:01 pm
Brien, your argument that Nnamdi is gone is ignorant, doesn’t address my point, and is being flat out rejected.
December 27th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Puss I did adult things on Christmas, like party serious with drunk shorties, smoke mad doobies and wasted on margaritas from the PARTYDUDE 8000.
One day when you turn 15 I can go into more detail.
December 27th, 2011 at 9:04 pm
Stabler’s book’s probably the best, although he exaggerated an awful lot. The Tooz even took him to task for it live on radio. It’s just such a good read though that if even just half of it is true, it’s worth the time.
December 27th, 2011 at 9:05 pm
Brian the Genital had to run, time to put his Hardee’s chefs hat back on and fire up the curly fry machine
December 27th, 2011 at 9:32 pm
i just found out that when bobby kennedy was shot and killed by sirhan sirhan the man that grabbed him an took the gun from him was Rosey Grier of the rams fearsome foursome .
December 27th, 2011 at 9:34 pm
also i recieved a book called the good the bad and the ugly for christmas any reviews?
December 27th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
12 Years for Jano to finally get in the Pro Bowl. And he won’t even be able to participate in it because the game will be the week before the Super Bowl again.
December 27th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
Raiders 33 Chargers 30
See if I can get an exact score again and win the whole shebang for 2011.
December 27th, 2011 at 10:20 pm
1st prize is a shebang ?
i thought it was a henway
December 27th, 2011 at 10:22 pm
and 2nd prize was a matterdaddy
December 27th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
Lol @ imaguaman
December 27th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
q not g sorry
December 27th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
How in the world can we be one of the worst Run defense teams ever, and have two DT’s in the Pro Bowl?
December 27th, 2011 at 11:07 pm
Harbaugh inherited Singletarys’ defense and took it to the next level. Harbaugh gets on playes rump when he has to. They know they don’t want to get shat on by him, so the play for him outta respect and fear. Players know they’ll get a taste of Harbaughs’ ass if the screw it up with stupid penalties.
Hue should try and get Singletary for tour next D cord. Maybe if our players commit stupid penalties Mike can corn hole a few and stop that shat pretty quick. Has a team ever led the league in penalties and gone into the playoffs? Theres always new trails to blaze, so I guess anything is possible.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:09 pm
Niners blow, toss salads and fluff on the side. Makes you want to be a niner fan.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:11 pm
Fck u ass wipe.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:12 pm
Seymour? Did I read that right? What a joke. Really? Seymour and his 27 tackles and 2 games missed? Jano finally gets in! Bout time! Lechler rules! Seymour? Seriously?
December 27th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
Obviously…
December 27th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
You probably like your chicken raw, piece of sewage bag. I’ll bet you bathe in a septic tank. Wouldn’t know the smell of sh1t if you just pulled it out of the oven, dick head.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
Don’t take it so hard closet breath, tho I suppose you like it soft.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:16 pm
Bout time Jano got some RESPECT..
Bring on the chargers!
December 27th, 2011 at 11:17 pm
Kiss my ass Dumpster. I see you named yourself after your house, piece of trash b1tch!
December 27th, 2011 at 11:17 pm
post 60
no defensive line rotation
no line backers
no safety help
popularity vote
maybe their blowing smoke up our chimneys because the bully has arrived
or they could be getting props the same way nahmdi did because they run through other holes
or by comparison they miss less tackles …….nnnaahhh beats the hall out of me good point
December 27th, 2011 at 11:19 pm
I see you must have gone to the doctor today to help you with you jerkin off problem. When the doctor want a look see and laughed, that musta really sent you over the edge. My bad.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
Aint my fault your johnson can’t sing.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Who hear REALY thinks we win the west this week
December 27th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Hey dumpster, ever wake up with a woody only to find out you gotta pee? Yeah I thought so, story of you life.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:24 pm
Congrats, Seabass. Well deserved.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:26 pm
R8derdiehard Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Who hear REALY thinks we win the west this week
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I do, and who thinks the niners will bow out in their first game? I do, cause they suck. Got that nutty professor, they suck, like you.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:27 pm
Not so sure about SC’s take that the Chargers lay down this week. I would expect guys dealing with injury, like VJ, would sit out, but no reason to be so sure the guys who take the field won’t have fight. Hopefully the Raiders players aren’t of SC’s mindset. We’ve got a good chance to make it with a win.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:29 pm
60.The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
How in the world can we be one of the worst Run defense teams ever, and have two DT’s in the Pro Bowl?
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Good freakin’ question.
I’d love as many Raiders in there as possible; i’d just like them to deserve it.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:30 pm
i think we win our next game ,absolutely .
but we do need help so who knows .i also think we will get a complete team win in all 4 areas,off,def ,spt,and coaching
raiders 38
da homodiegos 3
December 27th, 2011 at 11:39 pm
I think TK and Seymour are very good players. I don’t pin the run D struggles on them. Can’t really pinpoint the problem there. Seems like we hold teams in check, then all of a sudden they break a 30, 50, 70 yard run. I guess it’s lack of discipline and effort on the whole at times.
Bottom Lin: I think this unit is capable of much better than its shown.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:41 pm
My preseason final four in the AFC was Pats, Texans, Raiders and Chargers. Here’s hoping I was 75% correct.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:41 pm
29.Sullivan44 Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Kwanza is no less legitimate than Christmas. Unless someone wants to come up with an ounce of proof that Jesus Christ ever existed.
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Denver Broncos Weeks 7,9,10,11,12,13,14.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:45 pm
Another possible thing the NFL could do is ‘rort’ the games so Bengals make it and Raiders make it. Setting up a possible mouth-watering match-up between the Bengals and Palmer!
Btw, if we stay with the 4-3 (there’s talk we could go 3-4 next year under Dennis Thurman) we would have to be favorites to land Spagnuolo. Re-uniting him with Wauffle. If we go 3-4 Wauffle would go.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:53 pm
Seymour was also named AFC special teams player of the week.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:54 pm
Never underestimate the Raiders ability to shoot themselves in the arse, with a Rifle.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:54 pm
How amazing is it that Orton can eliminate the Denver Broncos from the postseason while Palmer can supplant the Bengals. Wonder what all those Bengals fans mocking the Raiders for that trade would have to say then.
Funniest part is they would have to turn around and root for the Raiders to make the AFC Title game to make that second pik a number 1!
December 27th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Spats had deep ties to the NYG and Eags. Would be shocked if he doesn’t end up in the NFC East in 2013.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
*2012
December 28th, 2011 at 12:01 am
Kk up to his usual negative self..what a fricken loser you are man!!
December 28th, 2011 at 12:05 am
Ghostraiders Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:01 am
Kk up to his usual negative self..what a fricken loser you are man!!
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Probably the biggest and saddest losers are your parents.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:09 am
Being atheist during Christmas time must be the single most depressing time of the year for those guys…. they love to mock Christianity all year long and then feel completely left out and wallow with their sorry selves while most others celebrate the birth of Jesus.. our lord and saviour. ..I’ actually feel sorry for people who are lonely and feel left out during this time of year.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:11 am
Ghostraider post #91 is right up there with BrownStains on the stupidy scale.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:11 am
Wow..kk hits a new low.. talking about peoples parents… you my friend are a true dirt bag. . I’m glad I don’t know you personally. . A real idiot!!
December 28th, 2011 at 12:12 am
Kk.. the bitterness oozes outta you man.. I feel so sorry for you my man!!
December 28th, 2011 at 12:13 am
Lol.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:13 am
Humpster is a real dirt bag. Dude parents got him depends instead of diapers. dumpster the dirt bag.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:14 am
91… I take it you fit right in this category. .huh.. kk??
December 28th, 2011 at 12:16 am
Still up to your neck in trash nutty professor? Give it a rest girl, give it a rest. Your crotch rot is smellin the place up niner fan.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:18 am
look here dumpster, I made you meltdown on pft and I can make you meltdown here and anywhere dirtbag, so you try given it a rest, slime ball.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:19 am
What ever ass wipe, go eat your dog food before the rats get it, niner lover.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:20 am
The Nutty Professor has no balls, because if he did, he wouldn’t be a niner fan. Oh wait, your a niner fan cause you like balls, oh, my bad.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:20 am
Is that you Sully? ? .. a new sock puppet.. the professor. .?? .. man you must really get tired of yourself a lot man..
December 28th, 2011 at 12:21 am
73. I do. I didn’t anticipate Denver to lose in Buffalo. Kyle Orton has a message to give to John Elway, too. I would love to see Pittsburgh come to town with their statue for a QB now!
December 28th, 2011 at 12:22 am
Professor whack off, your niners suck, oh wait, you know that, my bad.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:23 am
Krappy, what are you doing trolling the blog this late?
I know KrappyWife and her Bowl Cut are either in bed or watching her Golden Girls reruns.
Anyway get your bowl of Golden Grahams and get back under the covers, old fool!
December 28th, 2011 at 12:24 am
Orton stinks but he’s better qb than tebow. . That’s for sure… I hope orton lights up the scoreboard in Denver this weekend. .
December 28th, 2011 at 12:24 am
Ghostraiders Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:20 am
Is that you Sully? ? .. a new sock puppet.. the professor. .?? .. man you must really get tired of yourself a lot man..
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You see Sully everywhere don’t you? Paranoid?
December 28th, 2011 at 12:24 am
91. Bill Maher sure made an a s s out of himself. What a low life! Atheists acting all smart is what is stupid! There is plenty of evidence that Jesus lived, but I guess some people don’t have the aptitude to understand it.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:25 am
Beecham
Get a life.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:25 am
Humpster lives in a dumpster and stalks people who bring out there garbage so he can rummage thru it for food. He has to beat off the alley cats and stray dogs who compete with him, thats why he looks so ragged all the time.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:27 am
Janikowski deserves the Pro Bowl bid. He should have at least made it twice in the past, too.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:27 am
Nutty Professor, stuff a butt plug in it, quit talkin outta your ass, dildo breath.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:30 am
There’s Buddhists, Jews, Hindu, Muslims, Sikhs, Rastas, and more. You have to be pretty stupid and racist to suggest only Christian’s are worthy.
I bet you people have never been out of the country, or familiar with other cultures.
Typical dumbass American’s
December 28th, 2011 at 12:30 am
Krappy my life is full of hot babes, killer bud and serious partying.
I eat a bag of Funyuns and take 2 champagne baths a day in my hot tub.
Now, who needs to get a life?
December 28th, 2011 at 12:32 am
Beecham
The only thing in your life is ME, and an active imagination. Lol.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:33 am
I am in a Raider blog, right?
Go Raiders?
December 28th, 2011 at 12:34 am
Shut up about the Warriors, fool. We’re talking, adults here, about Raider football. Clown, start your own blog.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:34 am
Typical dumbass American’s
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*Correction: Typical uneducated, low-class American’s.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:36 am
souldogdave Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:34 am
Shut up about the Warriors, fool. We’re talking, adults here, about Raider football. Clown, start your own blog.
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Who the hell can stand fckng basketball after that bullschit lockout/walkout and those million dollar babies, both owners and players. Warriors suck anyway.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:40 am
Krappy dont be a silly old fool. You’re the only senior citizen on the blog who gets an allowance from his wife.
btw When did she start busting out the Bowl Cut? That thing hasn’t been in style since Roosevelt was in office.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:41 am
I am not sure who suggested only Christians were worthy. I am just stating a fact that there is evidence that Jesus did live. P.S. Christians do live in other countries, KK.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:59 am
There is NO evidence Jesus lived.
December 28th, 2011 at 1:02 am
ghostraiders Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:09 am
they love to mock Christianity all year long and then feel completely left out and wallow with their sorry selves while most others celebrate the birth of Jesus..
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yeah, that’s what they’re doing at the malls. Celebrating the birth of jesus…
December 28th, 2011 at 1:04 am
I’d be willing to bet that less than 30% of Americans genuinely celebrate the birth of jesus this time of year. Many say they do, they really don’t. It’s just about exchanging gifts and eating.
December 28th, 2011 at 1:06 am
GG Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 11:45 pm
Another possible thing the NFL could do is ‘rort’ the games so Bengals make it and Raiders make it. Setting up a possible mouth-watering match-up between the Bengals and Palmer!
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Yeah, they’d rather have that than Tebow. Come on, GG.
December 28th, 2011 at 1:09 am
SD 28, Raiders 27
The purging of the hapless defense begins the following mon. morning. Bresh out. Plenty of cuts.
December 28th, 2011 at 1:09 am
I already posted that Broncos and Raiders making it is what the NFL wants.
Just throwing another option out there (the Bengals/Palmer thing).
Don’t “c’mon” me
December 28th, 2011 at 1:12 am
GG, the NFL couldn’t care less about the Raiders. They want Tebow, that’s for sure. The Raiders getting in is neither here nor there with them. The Raiders aren’t that much of a draw. Most sports fans are tired of any perceived Raider mystique. They think it’s silly. As long as the Raiders are in Oakland, the NFL will have them on the lowest priority. I think it sucks. I hate the way the business world is today, and am appalled at how pretentious sports fans have become. But it is what it is. Oakland= ghetto= gross. That’s just how the marketing leg of the NFL sees it.
December 28th, 2011 at 1:13 am
Goodell himself has said often “the raiders doing good is good for the NFL”.
Thank-you, come again
December 28th, 2011 at 1:17 am
The NFL marketing leg sees Tebow as wholesome and perfect. That’s what they’re looking for. Everything the Oakland Raiders represent, the NFL is against on a marketing level. They want to keep it swept as far under the rug as possible. That’s why Detroit and Oakland have been the two worst teams of the past decade. And make no mistake, Detroit’s not going to last. That’s why Suh’s thugging it up. He’s fed up with the lop sided officiating. So he’s just bringing it and letting the chips fall.
December 28th, 2011 at 1:18 am
Oh, Goodell said that? Guess that settles it, then. He’s as honest as anyone, isn’t he, GG? GG, I’m really surprised. Usually you get it
December 28th, 2011 at 1:20 am
And leaving Oakland wont’ do any good. As long as they have those uniforms, worn by every street gang in the country, the NFL is going to do everything they can to keep them losers.
December 28th, 2011 at 1:21 am
They’ll have to change their name, everything. We should just be happy with these scrappy, wild card potential seasons. It’s the best we’re going to do. We’ll never see the top tier of this league again.
December 28th, 2011 at 1:31 am
You have no idea Sullivan. For a guy who thinks he “gets it” you don’t. Every league, every great story, requires good and bad guys. While Tebow, New England, etc provide the Good, teams like the Ravens, Steelers, Raiders provide the Bad.
December 28th, 2011 at 1:32 am
The NFL playoffs is all about stories to drive the media interest. Rivalries, good vs bad, and also interesting back-stories like Bengals-Palmer, things like Cowher-Bettis retiring, Favre vs Packers, etc etc.
December 28th, 2011 at 1:35 am
As before, thank-you come again!
December 28th, 2011 at 1:41 am
Master Beeecham Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Pro Bowl weekend is a total snatch-a-palooza for the Beech Dog.
Meaning, I get tons of tanned Hawaiian punnany non stop.
My hookup is tight for the Maui Wowie also, last time I smoked tough, then put down 6 mixed plates and a few shots of gravy on the side. Talk about the aloha spirit (coming out of my butt).
I’m hoping to hire Krappy as my personal valet for the trip, need an obedient old fool around to wax my board while I’m getting solid bjs from the local talent
GUESS THAT’S WHY THEY CALL IT THE BLUES
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Haha you still watch `Fantasy Island` i like that show
December 28th, 2011 at 1:45 am
Wrong, GG. The bad guys are the “thug” players, on every team. The good guys are the wholesome Tim Tebows. That’s the formula they use, now. It’s not even about winning or losing anymore. It’s about Rodgers or Tebow having a great game.
“interesting” back stories like Bengals and Palmer? Nobody outside of Bengal and Raider fans care. I honestly don’t think Bengal fans even care. GG, you think that the NFL and the advertisers gush over the Raider mystique the way you do. They don’t.
December 28th, 2011 at 1:50 am
GG, I don’t think you’re ever outside of the Raider circle. I think you only associate with Raider fans for the most part. I think you should go to a sports bar, a non Raider bar, and just listen in on a conversation. Better yet, try bringing up the Raiders. Don’t wear any Raider gear. Pretend you’re just a fan of any old team, and bring up the Raiders. Watch the response you get. It would be as if you brought up Justin Bieber. Nobody would even want to talk about it. They’d just laugh. It’s not that people don’t like the Raiders. They’re just tired of the Raiders. Just like they’re tired of the gangsta thug image, that whole thing. There’s no compassion in this country anymore for the impoverished. That’s a permanent casualty of the Bush era.
December 28th, 2011 at 1:50 am
Sullivan…
There’s a difference between realism and grandstanding negativity/hate, Sullivan. There are realistic things all RaiderNation from time to time needs to be told, because we get ahead of ourselves or get caught up in fandom. There might be 20% of what your usual schtick is that serves that purpose, but then you lose credibility when you invest 80% after that in sheer Al/Raider hate and grandstanding, saying a lot of truly stupid things that you either don’t realize how wrong you are, or can’t admit it when you get pwned by someone.
Btw, forgot to mention a long time ago that Urban Dictionary accepted my Sullivan entry and it’s now risen to #3 definition. Check it out y’all.
December 28th, 2011 at 3:46 am
Raiders Team Report
USA Today
Is Michael Bush running out of gas?
It’s been a tough stretch for the fourth-year running back out of Louisville. Bush has shouldered the load as the Raiders’ primary — and only — threat on the ground since the loss of Darren McFadden back on Oct. 23.
Bush is still an important part of Oakland’s offense, the steady hammer that sets up the play-action passing of quarterback Carson Palmer.
That hammer was used extensively in the four games after McFadden suffered a severe mid-foot sprain, as Bush put up robust numbers culminating in back-to-back, 30-carry performances against San Diego and Minnesota — both Oakland wins.
Starting with the game McFadden was injured in the first quarter, Bush had 96 carries for 461 yards in four games — an average of 4.8 yards per carry. He had 30 carries for 157 yards against San Diego and a 30-carry, 109-yard performance against Minnesota.
In the five games that followed, Bush has carried 98 times for 312 yards — an average of 3.2 yards per carry.
He did some damage in the second halves of games against Detroit and Kansas City, but even coach Hue Jackson admitted the use has taken its toll on Bush.
“That young man went into this game battered and bruised,” Jackson said after the overtime victory against the Chiefs. “He had a sore shoulder and said, ‘Coach, just keep giving it to me.’ He didn’t blink. That’s what you love about Michael Bush. He does a tremendous job for our football team.”
Besides the physical beating Bush has taken, teams have zeroed in on him as well, mindful that they won’t have to adjust to a different style of back.
“I get frustrated sometimes, I feel like … something isn’t going right,” Bush said. “It’s tough with everybody in the box, but that’s the way the game is supposed to be played.”
—The Raiders kept hammering the middle of the Chiefs’ defensive front with Michael Bush on Saturday, even when it seemed to be futile. The reason became obvious on the first play of overtime.
Quarterback Carson Palmer play-faked an end-around, and the Chiefs bought it to the point where there was plenty of time to pass.
Palmer waited for Darrius Heyward-Bey to break free on a corner route, and the quarterback let fly with a long one. Heyward-Bey adjusted perfectly under the defense of Kendrick Lewis, caught the pass and tumbled to the ground with a 53-yard reception.
Two plays later, Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 36-yard field goal, and the Raiders had a 16-13 win that kept them alive for both the AFC West title as well as a wild-card playoff berth.
“Sometimes you keep a play in your back pocket,” Raiders coach Hue Jackson said. “We’d been running, running, running. We had a little motion, a little ghost fake, and Darrius kind of came up running under control and then hit on a corner route. It was a great throw by Carson.”
Heyward-Bey, who caught four passes for 70 yards, caught precisely the kind of pass he has had trouble with during the first two-plus years of his development.
With Jackson’s philosophy of putting players in position to do the things they do best, the Raiders have given opponents a heavy diet of quick slants and run-after-catch routes, enabling the 6-foot-2, 210-pound Heyward-Bey the chance to break tackles and get yards after the catch.
On the 53-yard pass, Heyward-Bey adjusted under a rainbow, precisely the sort of “uncommon” play as referred to by Jackson that will signal his arrival as an elite wide receiver once he starts doing it consistently.
“If you look early, you’re just thinking, ‘How am I going to catch this? What do I do?’” Heyward-Bey asid. “No. Just run. Look up and, ‘boop,’ the ball should be there.”
Bush, whose inside running paved the way for the big play, was happy for Heyward-Bey, who caught only 35 passes in his first two years and was having the term “bust” applied liberally by critics.
“Darrius has been through a lot, dropping balls, catching balls, and he made a big play,” Bush said. “That was big. It won the game. After that, my job was just to hold the ball, keep it in the middle of the field. I just knew (Janikowski) was going to make it as long as we were in the middle.”
NOTES, QUOTES
—Quarterback Rhett Bomar and wide receiver Jason Hill were among six players given tryouts by the Raiders on Tuesday.
Hill was a starting wide receiver for the Jaguars before being released after coach Jack Del Rio was fired earlier this month. Bomar is a one-time Oklahoma recruit who did’t make the Vikings’ roster out of training camp.
Oakland also worked out defensive end Hall Davis, fullback Rashawn Jackson and defensive backs Jack Ikegwuonu and Curtis Taylor.
—Following the emotional win over the Chiefs, coach Hue Jackson relayed a conversation he’d had with Al Davis not long before the team owner’s death on Oct. 8.
“The man told me, ‘Hue, we will win it in the end,’” Jackson said. “And I believe that. I don’t know how it’s going to happen, but I know this much: I truly believe in the guy who was my leader, who told me that before he passed.
“That’s what he told me. He said, ‘Hue, we will win in the end.’ I’ve shared that with the football team, and they played like that (Saturday).”
—Defensive tackle Richard Seymour, with a little help from linebackers Aaron Curry and Quentin Groves, got a hand on two Ryan Succop field goals to enable the Raiders to beat the Chiefs and remain alive in the playoff race.
The first came in the final seconds of the first half, the second on the last play of regulation.
“The coaches saw something, and they put the block in this week,” Seymour said. “I was just able to get a hand on the ball. It was a push — I had a linebacker pushing me, and I give both my linebackers credit. We had four guys pushing on two.”
Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel called it a “double-push technique,” and said, “They were coming over our left side, and our guys were trying to stay low so they wouldn’t get pushed. Seymour is a long, tall guy, and he used his length to get up and block the kicks.”
—Following Carson Palmer’s 53-yard pass to Darrius Heyward-Bey to set up the game-winning field goal, holder Shane Lechler had only one thought as the Raiders ran Michael Bush twice into the middle of the field for 5 yards before calling on kicker Sebastian Janikowski:
“What took you so long?”
Lechler wanted to kick it on first down, with Janikowski having a history of deadly accuracy at Arrowhead Stadium.
“I was wondering why we snapped it third down,” Lechler said. “We should have knocked it through on first down. When that guy lines up in Arrowhead, it’s like he’s going to make everything he hits.”
Janikowski has converted 25 of 29 field-goal attempts in his career at Arrowhead.
—The Raiders executed a trick play flawlessly for a 36-yard touchdown that would have put them up 10-3 — only to have it called back by a delay-of-game penalty. The ball was snapped a fraction of a second after the play clock ticked to zero.
On the play, now on film for all to see, Lechler took the snap as holder and threw a shovel pass to tight end Brandon Myers, who was running across the line from right to left. He turned the corner with a block from Richard Gordon and raced 36 yards for the apparent touchdown.
“It was exactly as we drew it up,” Myers said. “It was perfect. It’s good it didn’t come back to bite us in the end.”
Lechler said of the penalty, “Brutal. Just brutal. It was perfect, man. I mean, the guys executed to perfection.”
STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL
PLAYER NOTES
—QB Carson Palmer is tied for fifth in the NFL with Ben Roethlisberger and Drew Brees with an average of 8.2 yards per passing attempt.
—RB Michael Bush needs 89 more rushing yards to become the 11th running back in franchise history to gain 1,000 yards in a season.
—FB Marcel Reece has five runs from scrimmage (for 39 yards) and eight receptions (for 33 yards) in his last three games.
—WR Darrius Heyward-Bey needs 155 yards receiving in the season finale to become the first Raiders receiver to get 1,000 yards in a season since Randy Moss in 2005.
—WR Denarius Moore is third among NFL rookies who have 30 or more receptions with a yards-per-catch average of 17.2 yards.
—TE Kevin Boss has 25 receptions and will probably finish with his lowest reception total since catching nine passes as a New York Giants rookie in 2007.
—DE Richard Seymour lost what would have been his seventh sack of the season on a holding penalty against DB Stanford Routt.
—DE Trevor Scott has not had a sack in 15 games this season, with the last one coming on Nov. 21, 2010, against Pittsburgh, the day he tore his ACL.
—LB Aaron Curry had six tackles against the Chiefs, tying his season high, also recorded against Denver and San Diego.
—CB Stanford Routt has been called for holding or pass interference seven times in the past two games.
—WR Chaz Schilens has just three receptions for 28 yards in his last three games despite extensive playing time.
—DT John Henderson, out for the last two games with a knee injury, is walking with the help of a crutch and could miss his third straight game.
—FS Michael Huff, who missed the last two games with a hamstring strain, vowed to play against San Diego in the regular-season finale.
—WR Jacoby Ford, who has missed seven games this season and the last five in succession with a foot injury, said he was unsure of his status for the season finale.
—RB Darren McFadden (mid-foot sprain) hasn’t officially been ruled out of the San Diego finale but is unlikely to play.
—QB Jason Campbell has indicated he won’t play this season after sustaining a broken collarbone on Oct. 16. However, he is expected to remain on the 53-man roster.
—RB Taiwan Jones, out for the past five games with a hamstring strain, traveled to Kansas City but was a game-day scratch because he didn’t prove healthy enough to play.
—P Shane Lechler has put 27 punts inside the 20-yard line while recording only eight touchbacks.
REPORT CARD VS. CHIEFS
PASSING OFFENSE: B-minus — Quarterback Carson Palmer’s day mostly consisted of two big plays — a 61-yard touchdown pass to Denarius Moore and a 53-yard corner route to Darrius Heyward-Bey that set up the winning points in overtime. He had two interceptions. The Raiders had trouble converting on third down (3-for-11), but the big plays made the difference.
RUSHING OFFENSE: C — Another difficult week for Michael Bush (23 carries, 70 yards) who is beginning to show the effects of running against an eight-man box as well as the wear-and-tear of carrying the load in the absence of Darren McFadden. Bush did get more yards in the second half, however, and the constant pounding set up Oakland’s two big pass plays.
PASS DEFENSE: B-minus — If not for the effortless 80-yard, five-play drive engineered by Kyle Orton that enabled the Chiefs to put the game into overtime, and two pass plays that had Kansas City on the verge of victory in regulation, it was a pretty good effort. Matt Giordano had an end-zone interception, and Stanford Routt had a pick in Chiefs territory.
RUSH DEFENSE: C — The Chiefs didn’t run wild by any means (135 yards on 30 carries, seven first downs), but they got too much on first down, particularly when backed up at their own end. Jackie Battle had 14 carries for 56 yards, Thomas Jones 11 carries, 51 yards. Lamarr Houston stacked up Battle on fourth-and-1 to set up a field goal.
SPECIAL TEAMS: A-minus — The only issue was a delay-of-game penalty that wiped out a perfectly executed fake field goal attempt that went for a 36-yard touchdown on a shovel pass from Shane Lechler to Brandon Myers. Richard Seymour blocked two field goals, including the potential game-winner. Sebastian Janikowski kicked three field goals, including the overtime winner. Lechler was Lechler.
COACHING: B — Considering the Raiders were coming off three straight defeats — two blowout road losses and a crushing home loss to Detroit — it was a nice rebound to win a game they absolutely had to have to remain in the playoff race. Coach Hue Jackson insists the Raiders have heart, and they definitely showed some. Great call by Jackson on the 53-yard pass from Palmer to Heyward-Bey to open up the overtime.
December 28th, 2011 at 5:18 am
I hate to say it but Hue displays the classic symptoms of a megalomaniac. . .
December 28th, 2011 at 5:33 am
I take it Sully’s not a big fan of Bill Maher. . .
December 28th, 2011 at 5:54 am
116….Sometimes it’s a Raiders blog…Reading last nights posts makes ya wonder ..
December 28th, 2011 at 6:05 am
Ghostraiders Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:09 am
Being atheist during Christmas time must be the single most depressing time of the year for those guys…. they love to mock Christianity all year long and then feel completely left out and wallow with their sorry selves while most others celebrate the birth of Jesus.. our lord and saviour. ..I’ actually feel sorry for people who are lonely and feel left out during this time of year.
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Give me a break. Christmas stopped being about Jesus a long time ago. I may be an atheist, but I am also a capitalist. Christmas is all about giving and getting gifts. Besides, Jesus wasn’t born on Christmas anyways.
December 28th, 2011 at 6:07 am
One thing about relishing facing Rothelisburger; that egg he laid, as sedentary as it was (new use for the term “statuesque”) was against the 40whiners “D.” Don’t think the Raiders have that.
But we get ahead of ourselves. The playoff scenario is yet to be determines.
But I can envision it in the far midst. . .we will prevail in the end. . .gotta start making t-shirts. . .get out the tv evangelists. . .I believe. . .I believe. . .I believe. . .
December 28th, 2011 at 6:13 am
“Wow, Jesus just f***ed #TimTebow bad! And on Xmas Eve! Somewhere … Satan is tebowing, saying to Hitler “Hey, Buffalo’s killing them,” Maher tweeted.
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LOL
December 28th, 2011 at 6:18 am
Personally I don’t give a Fk about Tebows Religious nonsense….
He’s a Donkey… Period… I only want him to fail…. And I’m happy the donkeys are stuck with the imposter for a few yrs …
December 28th, 2011 at 6:26 am
Fingers Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:18 am
Personally I don’t give a Fk about Tebows Religious nonsense….
He’s a Donkey… Period… I only want him to fail…. And I’m happy the donkeys are stuck with the imposter for a few yrs …
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I don’t care about his religious views either. But, he needs to start keeping it to himself. I saw his post game interview the other day. After they got blown out, he was smiling and happy because he couldn’t wait to celebrate Jesus’ birthday. It’s a football game, talk about football not your savior.
December 28th, 2011 at 6:34 am
Albert… Tebows a nutcase… And a Donkey..
December 28th, 2011 at 6:34 am
And I’m happy the donkeys are stuck with the imposter for a few yrs …
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I’m not.
I mean, the Donkeys have been dreadful the last few years, and we beat them 4 times in a row.
Than Tebow stomped us by 20 in Oakland, and now they are right at the top of the division.
4 more years of Kyle Orton and 4-12 seasons would have been just fine by me.
December 28th, 2011 at 6:35 am
And I agree .. It’s about Football… Not his personal beliefs… I’m with ya on that..
December 28th, 2011 at 6:37 am
Just fire… Fine.. I’m still happy the donks are stuck with him… 1 game aginst the Raiders isn’t a career ..
December 28th, 2011 at 6:39 am
Tebow is the Pro Bowl 2nd alternate, meaning he was the 5th rated Pro Bowl QB.
Fan voting had him third, but that only makes up 1/3 of the voting.
That means the coaches and players IN THE NFL (which makes up the other 2/3rd) had him in the top 5-6 QB’s in the conference.
December 28th, 2011 at 6:41 am
Tebow beat the Raiders because our defense sucks.
December 28th, 2011 at 6:41 am
No , I don’t believe Tebow is gonna be a sucessful NFL qb in the long run… I also don’t believe he’s gonna keep inspiring the Donkeys to play over their heads … I believe the Tebow we saw the last 2 weeks is the real Tebow …
December 28th, 2011 at 6:45 am
A couple more loses and Tebow will be old news ..
December 28th, 2011 at 6:47 am
Albert… I agree with that……but.. Even a crappy defense can adjust to Tebow … Look at The Bills…. Tebows a flash in the pan…
December 28th, 2011 at 6:48 am
People are always way too quick to make a determination on a player.
It’s been like 8 games for Tebow, and people have either stated he is the greatest thing ever or he is a complete fraud.
Pretty good chance, he will be neither 4-5 years from now.
December 28th, 2011 at 6:52 am
Don’t forget… The Donkeys have a a history of winning in streaks , then falling off the face of the earth….. Even Orton had a six game winning streak with the donkeys… Then what happened….it’s gonna take more than 8 games to make Tebow the Real deal…
December 28th, 2011 at 6:52 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Ok…why the F are we talking about Tebow in here again? Seriously guys…
December 28th, 2011 at 6:53 am
“What a proud day for the Raiders,” coach Hue Jackson said in a team press release. “We’ve got three guys who exemplify exactly what we’re trying to become on this football team – Shane Lechler, Sebastian Janikowski and Richard Seymour. “We’re excited for them. Those guys will go over to Hawaii and represent us well.”
They might have company, too. Strong safety Tyvon Branch, defensive tackle Tommy Kelly, running back Darren McFadden and fullback Marcel Reece were named as alternates for the game that will be played Jan. 29, in Honolulu.
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will DMAC be healthy by 01/29/12 ???
Can you imagine Seymour & Kelly starting next to eachother for the AFC in the Pro Bowl?
Whoever the NFC rushers are, would rush for 300 yards and 4 TD’s
December 28th, 2011 at 6:54 am
Same thing with our players.
DHB was a bust, D-Mac a 3rd down back (guilty of that right here), we fleeced the Patriots with the Seymour trade and now Rolando is too slow and should be cut.
Let’s let things play out a little before writing the book on anybody.
I’m sure with an offseason in the offense, just like Carson Palmer, Tebow will improve next season.
I’m just thankful John Fox was such an idiot at the beginning of the year and allowed the Donkeys to wallow in a 1-4 start with Kyle Orton and didn’t pull the Tebow trigger earlier.
December 28th, 2011 at 6:56 am
Just fire… I agree with your last post…. It’s gonna take more time than 8 games… I’m just saying I haven’t bought into his game …I don’t believe the teams he’s faced we’re ready for the Option … Even though they knew it was coming …. But I believe NFL defenses will adjust to it… I think defenses are already adjusting …
December 28th, 2011 at 6:57 am
I couldn’t be the player that I am without Tommy Kelly and the guys beside me – Dick Seymour
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Little Richard is giving Tommy “Pants on the Ground” Kelly credit for him making the Pro Bowl?
Dang!
what did TK do for guys like Warren, Sands, Sapp & Joseph?
December 28th, 2011 at 6:59 am
I agree with JFB’s Tebow take.
Also agree with Hwnrdr that we should focus on the Dolts and hope Crennel’s Defense can find a way to git’r done this week
December 28th, 2011 at 7:00 am
They thought Orton was the best thing since Chunky peanut butter too when he was riding that winning streak a couple years ago …. Things have a way of reversing in the NFL…
December 28th, 2011 at 7:01 am
Rolando is too slow and should be cut.
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JFB,
in all fairness – he shouldn’t have been drafted in the first place.
I hope Kirk Morrison got my Christmas card
December 28th, 2011 at 7:02 am
Great to have pro bowl players, yet, what I want to see here from Nova Scotia is an excuse for them not to play….too tired from a successful playoff run.
2012 Starts Sunday what better way to start the new year off with the beginning of a five game winning streak
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE NATION, especially Justin, Nick ,and John from Hayward who invited me to tailgate with them in the preseason
December 28th, 2011 at 7:04 am
AFC West QB’s Orton, Rivers & Cassel have a history of struggling versus Oakland – even in a win.
If they beat us, it’s usually because they can run the ball AT WILL on us.
Tebow could possibly change things. Change isn’t always for the better imo
I predict we’re gonna smash on Rivers one more time. As always, STUFF THE RUN = WIN THE GAME
December 28th, 2011 at 7:04 am
Well, its like the players have been saying all along…focus on San Diego, the pieces will fall in place…
December 28th, 2011 at 7:05 am
2012 Starts Sunday what better way to start the new year off with the beginning of a five game winning streak
I agree! That would be a helluva way to start the New Year!
December 28th, 2011 at 7:05 am
I don’t believe the teams he’s faced we’re ready for the Option …
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Denver Post did their big Pro-Tebow thing, but interesting note was that the Bronco’s ran the option only 9% of Tebow’s plays.
So not like it an option offense.
He did well, because he didn’t turn it over in 5 straight games. Simple as that.
The last few weeks, he has turned it over a bunch and they have gotten pounded.
If the Chiefs win this weekend, it will be because of turnovers. Orton isn’t going to do anything special.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:06 am
Right on Chas… Raider tailgates are the best ..
December 28th, 2011 at 7:06 am
Jackson says his players understand what’s at stake. How they prepare this week counts for just as much, if not more, as how they play Sunday.
To that end, Jackson and his coaches are making sure that the players approach practice, film study and everything else in the proper manner.
“I don’t bring up the playoff stuff, I bring up preparation,” Jackson said. “How we prepare every week is what gives you a chance. How you practice and get ready for a game.”
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Hwnrdr, I like this!
December 28th, 2011 at 7:08 am
If the Chiefs win this weekend, it will be because of turnovers. Orton isn’t going to do anything special
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co-signed.
Orton will be starting for Miami next season, if he can beat out Chad Henne … either way they finish 6-10 at best next year under Sparano
December 28th, 2011 at 7:08 am
I agree, Rockstar! Unfortunately, there were 3 or 4 games that he didn’t get them prepared for…I hope they see the light waiting to blast their eyes at the end of the tunnell!
December 28th, 2011 at 7:09 am
Didn’t Sparano get fired?
December 28th, 2011 at 7:09 am
JFB is on fire this morning. He must have had one of those Randy Moss fruit smoothies for breakfast?
December 28th, 2011 at 7:10 am
Just fire… He turned it over because ” He had to pass” … And he’s not a good passing Qb… Is he rated lower than Jamarcus Russell….. Make Tebow pass and he turns the ball over
December 28th, 2011 at 7:11 am
Man did anybody hear cork on the chat yesterday? He is absolutely convinced the RAIDERS are gonna demolish the dolts Sunday. That would be a nice change though to win a laugher
RAIDERS 34
dolts 14
CODE BLACK
December 28th, 2011 at 7:12 am
not a passing QB?
LOL!
isn’t that like “not a running tailback” ???
December 28th, 2011 at 7:12 am
JFB is on fire this morning. He must have had one of those Randy Moss fruit smoothies for breakfast?
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I have a “champion” level confidence going right now, for some strange reason.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:12 am
The Donks defense was playing lights out during that win streak… I give them more credit than Tebow not turning the ball over…
December 28th, 2011 at 7:13 am
I wish the Dolts had something to play for quite honestly.
They play their worst ball when it matters most.
It would be typical San Diego and Norv, to ball out with nothing on the line.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:14 am
I’m looking at a closer game than Cork Sunday… But I think the Raiders take care of business …
December 28th, 2011 at 7:14 am
If Oakland loses to Sandy Eggo and Seattle beats Arizona …
Hue Jackson, Kevin Boss & Wiz II share the same W/L record as Tom Cable, Zach Miller & Robert Gallery
ya heard?
December 28th, 2011 at 7:15 am
The Donks defense was playing lights out during that win streak… I give them more credit than Tebow not turning the ball over…
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So do I, but I would not overlook that.
We have played two games against Tebow, and he has 4 TD’s and zero turnovers.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:18 am
Mathews & Tolbert have quietly rushed for more than 1500 yards & 13 TD’s this year.
Rivers has over 4300 passing yards & 24 TD’s.
They average almost 25 points per game, which is 6th in the NFL.
The Raiders can’t afford to overlook the Dolts just because Hue Jackson is 3-0 against them
December 28th, 2011 at 7:19 am
Orton will be starting for Miami next season, if he can beat out Chad Henne … either way they finish 6-10 at best next year under Sparano
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Orton may be starting for the Chiefs next year.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:20 am
Don’t forget, we also want the Jets to win this Sunday. A 4 way tie for the wild card gets the Raiders in the playoffs. A three way tie, and the Raiders are out.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:20 am
We have played two games against Tebow, and he has 4 TD’s and zero turnovers.
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Tebow is a matchup nightmare for the Raiders, no question. As long as he plays, he’ll give us fits.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:20 am
The Raiders can’t afford to overlook the Dolts just because Hue Jackson is 3-0 against them
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I agree; don’t know if you looked at the chat transcript yesterday, but Cork is predicting a 45-10 type blowout for the Raiders. Says the Chargers have quit. I’m not so sure.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:21 am
who is on Gates?
Huff, Branch, Giordano, Mitchell ???
please don’t say McClain!
December 28th, 2011 at 7:21 am
Can’t over look anything…. But theirs a good reason that Elway looked like he swallowed a mouthfull of sour milk everytime a tebow won…and still 4 tds in 2 games aginst the Raiders isn’t earth shattering …
December 28th, 2011 at 7:22 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:20 am
Don’t forget, we also want the Jets to win this Sunday. A 4 way tie for the wild card gets the Raiders in the playoffs. A three way tie, and the Raiders are out.
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I’ve never been a bigger Ravens and Jets fan than I am this week. Those two win and we’re in no matter what else happens (provided we beat San Diego obviously)
December 28th, 2011 at 7:23 am
Cork is predicting a 45-10 type blowout for the Raiders. Says the Chargers have quit
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PA,
how sick would we be if that happened and then Tebow beat the Chiefs by 3 in Overtime?
December 28th, 2011 at 7:23 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:21 am
who is on Gates?
Huff, Branch, Giordano, Mitchell ???
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Had better be Mitchell. The one thing he does really well is cover tight ends. Have to think Huff is going to be responsible for deep centerfield to help double VJax when he goes deep.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:24 am
I say this…the O is gonna be rockin’ and it will be louder if we are winning and they flash a Donkey melt down on the screen!
December 28th, 2011 at 7:24 am
Rivers isn’t gonna lay down…I don’t think the Raiders are gonna count on the chokers making it in ..they’ll come in to Oakland just like the Raiders went into Kc last year ….
December 28th, 2011 at 7:25 am
Think the Dolts owner will fire Norv Turner?
maybe just strip his play calling duties?
If you go 0-4 against Marshall & Bresnahan … you’re pretty bad imo
December 28th, 2011 at 7:25 am
Mailing it in..
December 28th, 2011 at 7:26 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:25 am
Think the Dolts owner will fire Norv Turner?
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Beyond question. He’s facing fan mutiny down there from what I understand and Turner looks to be the victim….not wholly undeserved.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:26 am
Actually PA, if the Baltimore wins, which I’m sure they will with #2 on the line, then we only need Houston to win also…we only need the Jets to win if Tennesse beats Houston…the easiest way in is to take care of our business and Orton and Crennels D gets it done in Denver!
December 28th, 2011 at 7:27 am
Rockstar… Listening to the Media , it sounds like a done deal that Norv’s being fired …
December 28th, 2011 at 7:29 am
hwnrdr Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:26 am
Actually PA, if the Baltimore wins, which I’m sure they will with #2 on the line, then we only need Houston to win also…we only need the Jets to win if Tennesse beats Houston…the easiest way in is to take care of our business and Orton and Crennels D gets it done in Denver
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True. A lot of things can get us into the wild card…but a lot of things can go wrong too.
As you say, best to just beat the Chargers and hope Orton takes his revenge on the Donks.
Then pray for a reasonably healthy McFadden and a still hobbled Roethlisberger since it looks like the Steelers would come to Oakland, provided the Ravens beat the Bengals, which they should
December 28th, 2011 at 7:30 am
We should findout today who’s practicing … And who has a good chance to play Sunday
December 28th, 2011 at 7:30 am
how sick would we be if that happened and then Tebow beat the Chiefs by 3 in Overtime?
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Would not be surprised if this happened. Because it would suck and I’ve come to expect that kind of thing.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:31 am
R.I.P. Cheetah. You outlived Tarzan. Chimp from Tarzan movies with Johnny Weismuller dies at 80.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:31 am
All in all…this is gonna be one crazy weekend!
December 28th, 2011 at 7:35 am
209…lmaooo..that’s one old a&& monkey…
December 28th, 2011 at 7:35 am
hwnrdr Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:31 am
All in all…this is gonna be one crazy weekend!
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No joke. Raiders/Chargers, Ravens/Bengals, Donks/Chiefs all go off at 4 EST/1 PST. Stressful 3 hours.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:35 am
Normally they live to 45.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:38 am
Denver Post did their big Pro-Tebow thing, but interesting note was that the Bronco’s ran the option only 9% of Tebow’s plays.
So not like it an option offense.
He did well, because he didn’t turn it over in 5 straight games. Simple as that.
The last few weeks, he has turned it over a bunch and they have gotten pounded.
If the Chiefs win this weekend, it will be because of turnovers. Orton isn’t going to do anything special.
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People to often confuse designed QB runs with the option and lump them together. Add in Tebow’s called runs, plus the option and you are closer to 50% of his plays. No question about it, the kid is an outstanding runner, not a great qb though. Easy to beat if you force him to pass. His 4 turnovers on Saturday ALL came in the 4th quarter after Buffalo made it 26-14 on the punt return.
Oh, also Tebow wasn’t the miraculous savior in beating us, Willis MacGahee and their special teams were.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:39 am
In one way, it will be good because no one will know going in who won and lost! But yeah, it will be a stressful 3 hours!
December 28th, 2011 at 7:40 am
Bill Williamson of ESPN argued that the Raiders would be better off getting the wildcard. They would play at the Texans rather than host the Steelers.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:41 am
Bcz…I agree with your take..
December 28th, 2011 at 7:41 am
It would be fun to see another Raiders and Steelers playoff game.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:42 am
And the fact that sometimes our defense couldn’t stop a team of girlscouts …
December 28th, 2011 at 7:42 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:40 am
Bill Williamson of ESPN argued that the Raiders would be better off getting the wildcard. They would play at the Texans rather than host the Steelers
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I argued that last week (and got called a pu$$y for it, by the by)….I still think that’s true, but I think it depends more now on Roethlisberger’s ankle. He was atrocious against the 49ers; I hope they play him against Cleveland and he re -tweaks it.
A home game + a Ben prone to mistakes because of injury = good chance of winning, particularly if DMac can play at all.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:43 am
Although, the thought of Chucky B’s Keystone Kops trying to defend Mike Wallace deep makes me cringe.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:44 am
Would you rather play an aging Steeler D, who of course, can still get things done…or a very good Houston D with Yates at QB…seems kind of a toss up…but I would think that Houston will be looking for some redemtion if we go there again!
December 28th, 2011 at 7:46 am
So the Bengals sold out their game against Baltimore…wow…their fans are worse than ours? Only with playoff implications on the line???
December 28th, 2011 at 7:47 am
hwnrdr Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:44 am
Would you rather play an aging Steeler D, who of course, can still get things done…or a very good Houston D with Yates at QB…seems kind of a toss up…but I would think that Houston will be looking for some redemtion if we go there again!
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Lots of things to consider. I think Palmer, if the offensive line can keep him upright, can pick the Texans’s secondary apart…aside from Jonathan Joseph, they are very mediocre. Whereas Troy Polamalu has been Palmer’s Achilles heel basically forever.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:49 am
I dont care who we playif we make the playoffs.
I just want to hang the 2011 AFC West Champion Banner and have a home game.
The more I see of RG3 the more impressed I am.
I wish we could find a way to draft him.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:49 am
What up Hwnrdr, SilverNBlackPA and Fingers!!
Regardless of who we might play and where, I will be PUMPED just to make it to the playoffs!! Its been a long time coming since we’ve had to endure years of futility with Japork-Ass and the bed & breakfast gang… Im so hyped for Sunday’s showdown, wish I could be in the O.co with all my Silver & Black brethren!!
December 28th, 2011 at 7:50 am
The next blog entry by Steve should read like this:
“McFadden practicing, Ready to Roll”…instead of “No sign of McFadden at practice”
There is no excuse for McFadden not to play, there is no structural damage on his foot, it should have healed by now. Grow a pair, take a shot and give it a go. Even if the Chargers appear to have checked out and Hue thinks he can win without him, he needs to earn his game check this sunday. Missing 8 games for a foot sprain is ridiculous, hell AP only missed 3 games with a high ankle sprain and came back. This is getting ridiculous, and I am not ready to give up on him yet even if he doesnt play this sunday, but I’d rather have 16 games from a Ray Rice type of back than 6 games from McFadden. I hope he turns it around, but if he misses more than 2 games next year, then I will officially call him Mcfragile and call for his head.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:52 am
Steve, I think you are smoking something thinking that the chargers will fold on sunday. If anything, they would like nothing better than to knock us out, even if Norv is a dead man walking, even if Vjack and Gates dont play, this is a dangerous game for us. This is the dolts superbowl and Phillis will be playing with a chip on his shoulder just like Orton will.
To say this game will be a blow out is plain ignorant.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:53 am
There is no excuse for McFadden not to play, there is no structural damage on his foot, it should have healed by now
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My worry is that there is structural damage and they’re not telling us.
DMac on painkillers was borderline useless, don’t forget.
Almost hoping he sits out this week…we SHOULD beat the Chargers without him and I’d rather have him another week healthier for the playoffs than risk him re-injuring himself.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:54 am
Missing 8 games for a foot sprain is ridiculous, hell AP only missed 3 games with a high ankle sprain and came back.
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Totally different injury. I think the Raiders medical staff did DMAC a disservice by even calling this a mild mid foot sprain. McFadden was a cvnt hair from needing season ending surgery, no one has ever had to have surgery to repair a sprained ankle.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:54 am
I don’t think the Chargers will lay down, but I do think they may not give a sh*t and can’t wait for Norv to be gone.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:55 am
If DMac is healthy enough I wouldn’t mind seeing him get 7-10 touches, as a tune up so to speak.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:55 am
The health of Huff and Ford are more important than McFadden this week.
December 28th, 2011 at 7:59 am
Kyle Orton is going to have 400 yards passing this weak.
Chiefs 27, Broncos 10
December 28th, 2011 at 8:00 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:55 am
The health of Huff and Ford are more important than McFadden this week.
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And Jones. If those 3 can play, let DMac sit unless he’s 90% minimum..
Win and he gets another week of rest and rehab before the playoffs. Lose and he has a whole off-season to heal. Either way, preserve him.
December 28th, 2011 at 8:01 am
DMAC better get bionics put in him…I wanna hear that noise that we all heard when the 6 million dollar man used to run or jump!
December 28th, 2011 at 8:02 am
Sorry, showing my age…
December 28th, 2011 at 8:09 am
The Dolts arent gonna just lay down.. If the situation was reversed, Oakland would play their hardest just to be the spoiler!!
December 28th, 2011 at 8:14 am
DMC hasn’t been seen in weeks. No reports that he’s ran or let alone can cut or plant. Correct me if i’m wrong but the last report i’ve seen he tried jogging a few weeks ago and nothing since.
Unless there’s something he’s doing in the facilities that we don’t know about, the dude isn’t going to come in and be the same back he was the start of the year. I wouldn’t be surprised that we don’t see him until OTA’s.
December 28th, 2011 at 8:16 am
229, remember that the doctor cleared him to play by saying the injury could not worsen if he plays and that he would have to get used to playing with pain, as far ad I’m concerned, he has been cleared medically to play
December 28th, 2011 at 8:17 am
Hey Qdrn we should do a tipping tie-breaker by using the Chiefs-Broncos game, fielding tips for those.
For the record, I have:
Raiders 33 Chargers 30
and I’ll go for the tiebreak…
Broncos 24 Chiefs 21
December 28th, 2011 at 8:17 am
I would rather have a 60% McFadden than Bush any day
December 28th, 2011 at 8:18 am
239.Deja vu Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:14 am
DMC hasn’t been seen in weeks. No reports that he’s ran or let alone can cut or plant. Correct me if i’m wrong but the last report i’ve seen he tried jogging a few weeks ago and nothing since.
Unless there’s something he’s doing in the facilities that we don’t know about, the dude isn’t going to come in and be the same back he was the start of the year. I wouldn’t be surprised that we don’t see him until OTA’s.
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He ‘practiced’ last Tuesday.
December 28th, 2011 at 8:21 am
Aww come on GG…don’t say that…
December 28th, 2011 at 8:22 am
He ‘practiced’ last Tuesday.
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My apologies, i must have missed that report.
Was he a full go? Still don’t see him lighting it up right away, he’ll have to get eased in.
December 28th, 2011 at 8:24 am
I read somewhere that he was jogging on it and was still sore…well…
December 28th, 2011 at 8:28 am
He was seen running around or jogging but he hasn’t put on pads and participated in practice with the team and we here talking about practice? Eff hue’s comment about needing to see players practice first, I guess he has a double standard with Seymour who hasn’t practiced more than half the year? He lost all cred with that
December 28th, 2011 at 8:29 am
If DMC has practiced than it’s basically up to him if he’s willing to take a shot for the soreness. Jerry stated that he’s not willing to do that, but maybe he’ll change his tune if we’re in the playoffs.
December 28th, 2011 at 8:29 am
Keep McFadden and Ford on the sidelines and let them get ready for 2012.
If we can’t win with Bush and Taiwan against the Dolts then we should be in the playoffs anyhow.
What we can’t afford is to start 2012 with McFadden and Ford still injured. 2012 is when this team can actually make some noise in the playoffs….well, 2013, but you know what I mean.
December 28th, 2011 at 8:31 am
boss01 Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:16 am
229, remember that the doctor cleared him to play by saying the injury could not worsen if he plays and that he would have to get used to playing with pain
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The DR did NOT say it couldnt get worse by playing. The dr just said that he COULD play if he could manage the pain.
December 28th, 2011 at 8:32 am
Correction: Steve stated DMC wasn’t willing to take the needle to play.
December 28th, 2011 at 8:33 am
He shouldn’t take the needle in his foot. It doesn’t just numb the pain, it numbs all feeling. He simply wont be the same player. He wont have that burst and explosion that he normally has. In other words, he will be a smaller Michael Bush…
December 28th, 2011 at 8:36 am
sore? cmon its sore? you gry sore frpm
lifting weights….man up dmc
December 28th, 2011 at 8:39 am
I don’t think we’ll need him (DMC) this week anyhow, i’d give him another week if he’s still sore. If we make the playoffs and he feels up to it, then great!
December 28th, 2011 at 8:39 am
250, he didnt say it would either, and so what if there is risk, the future is now, the biggest game is Sunday, I could care less about 2012, granted I have no faith in the defense stopping anybody in the playoffs, but I do think we can win out shootouts with McFadden and Ford back
December 28th, 2011 at 8:43 am
You guys telling DMAC to man up smh. Haven’t you ever seen him hit a defender? The dude is a beast plain and simple. Besides if he is such a puss why would you want him out there?
December 28th, 2011 at 8:46 am
Thinking you don’t need your star players in big games is what gets coaches fired if you miss the playoffs
December 28th, 2011 at 8:48 am
Hue ain’t getting fired and if he did it has nothing to do with DMAC not playing.
December 28th, 2011 at 8:57 am
That was a general statement but I will say this, no coincidence that his offensive scheme has crumbled and become mediocre without McFadden, so him getting fired would have a lot to do with McFadden, since he has been kind of exposed as a mediocre play caller and offensive mind wihout having a star running back, his success last year had a lot to do with McFadden’s versatility and this year without McFadden, there hasnt been one game over 30 points
December 28th, 2011 at 8:57 am
Source: Orlando wants Veteran players in exchange for Howard.
Well, the Lakers can give you Metta World Peace and Andrew Bynum….and Fisher, and Barnes, and Blake etc etc etc.
December 28th, 2011 at 9:00 am
LOL, come on Dakota…all of them for Howard?
Anyways…I hope at least Taiwan plays for that change of pace back that we have been missing…
December 28th, 2011 at 9:01 am
Mike Florio is such a biatch, constantly deleting my totally appropriate post because he’s a biatch
December 28th, 2011 at 9:05 am
hwnrdr Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:00 am
LOL, come on Dakota…all of them for Howard?
Anyways…I hope at least Taiwan plays for that change of pace back that we have been missing…
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Orlando can have anyone on the roster for Howard as long as they leave us with either Bynum or Gasol to go with Howard and Bryant.
We’ll even take Turkeylugueee.
December 28th, 2011 at 9:20 am
Dakota, Howard is going to the Bulls for CJ Watson, Ronnie Brewer, and that Turkish dude.
December 28th, 2011 at 9:29 am
Well if DMAC can play he should, help get him in shape for the playoffs. He’s going to need a game or two to get back into RB shape.
December 28th, 2011 at 9:32 am
Ive been saying that I’d rather be the 6 seed and play @ Houston.
And remember all the 6 seeds making deep playoff runs lately…
December 28th, 2011 at 9:38 am
Really Basketball in the middle of playoff hopes?
smh
December 28th, 2011 at 9:39 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:38 am
Really Basketball in the middle of playoff hopes?
smh
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I know how you love your NBA 666!
December 28th, 2011 at 9:39 am
“Mike Florio is such a biatch, constantly deleting my totally appropriate post because he’s a biatch”
Yeah I agree 100% and I am currently banned from PFT for using Modhasasandyvag as a moniker.
That stupid Mod deletes everything I write no matter the content.
December 28th, 2011 at 9:40 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:20 am
Dakota, Howard is going to the Bulls for CJ Watson, Ronnie Brewer, and that Turkish dude.
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If I were Dwight, I would be pushing for Chicago. But he has not named them as a team he would sign an extension with, so….
December 28th, 2011 at 9:40 am
“I know how you love your NBA 666!”
If I did love the NBA I think I would be a Warriors fan but I do prefer college hoops to pros because they actually play defense.
December 28th, 2011 at 9:44 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:40 am
“I know how you love your NBA 666!”
If I did love the NBA I think I would be a Warriors fan but I do prefer college hoops to pros because they actually play defense.
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College Hoops? Used to be decent, but now all the talent leaves after a year or two, so they never develop into a team. Pretty unwatchable now.
December 28th, 2011 at 9:45 am
Silverandblack666…
the mod surely is Florio, my post criticized his article on Associated Press voting, nothing i wrote was bad language, called him by name, etc,yet others are getting away with all that. simply because he didnt approve it firstly, and ive been reposting it every time he re-deletes it (now about 20 times) he keeps doing it, but then approves some other comment i make afterwards on another article.
Florio is a biatch every way you roll it. He gets so biatchy when people disagree with him.
That’s really messed up your banned from the site. What a joke.
December 28th, 2011 at 9:51 am
“Florio is a biatch every way you roll it. He gets so biatchy when people disagree with him.”
I have been thinking this exact same thing for a few years now.
I would also post several times and most would stick but it is exactly like you said if you show his faults in the article or disagree with him they will delete your post.
Weak sauce!
December 28th, 2011 at 9:52 am
McFadden needs to rest up to make sure he is available for the pro bowl.
December 28th, 2011 at 9:56 am
It’s a shame none of the Raiders will make it to the Pro Bowl, this year because they will be TOO BUSY WINNING THE SUPER BOWL!
December 28th, 2011 at 9:56 am
What team does Florio support. Is it the Niners? I have a feeling it is. That would say it all. Him and Sullivan, two peas in a pod.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:01 am
???? with all the top quarterbacks staying in school, and so many teams in need of a quaterback, do you think we could trade T. Pryor to say the Redskins for their #1 pick ???
December 28th, 2011 at 10:02 am
Lol, i tried sneaking the comment in on the article he already approved the other comment in, and he promptly deleted it. Douche.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:04 am
“What team does Florio support. Is it the Niners? I have a feeling it is. That would say it all. Him and Sullivan, two peas in a pod.”
Pretty sure its the Steeler’s
December 28th, 2011 at 10:07 am
He carries on like such a whiner and woman for a Steeler fan, then again, their fans have become like that, what happens from too much “entitlement” and being the darlings of the NFL.
RaiderNation urinates on that.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:09 am
278.R8ER MIKE Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:01 am
???? with all the top quarterbacks staying in school, and so many teams in need of a quaterback, do you think we could trade T. Pryor to say the Redskins for their #1 pick ???
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Not likely for a first. Maybe for the third we gave up for him. Interesting prospect though.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:10 am
GG Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:56 am
What team does Florio support. Is it the Niners? I have a feeling it is. That would say it all. Him and Sullivan, two peas in a pod.
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I always thought it was Pittsburgh, but you never know.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:10 am
GG
This is from Wiki:
Aside from his work on the website, Florio works as a lawyer. He resides in West Virginia. Before creating the site, Florio worked at ESPN.com for a week.[2] Florio is a life-long fan of the Minnesota Vikings.
Lets post all of the Vikings Super Bowl losses and the scores on those games every where on his stupid site!
BTW he is also a Tebow worshiper.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Kyle Orton is going to have 400 yards passing this weak
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ABP,
add to that 2 INT’s and sacked 4 times
It’s up to Jones, Battle & McCluster if something needs to get done on offense imo
Bowe will be doubled by Chump Bailey and whoever they got at safety (Dawkins?)
December 28th, 2011 at 10:15 am
Haha, thanks for the info Silverandblack666.
Btw, he did post a vikings related article recently.
I suggest we take silverandblack666 up on this and spam the hell out of his site about how the vikings super bowl losses, especially the raiders smashing them (he should remember that fondly)
December 28th, 2011 at 10:19 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:04 am
“What team does Florio support. Is it the Niners? I have a feeling it is. That would say it all. Him and Sullivan, two peas in a pod.”
Pretty sure its the Steeler’s
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…or SteAlers…
He carries on like such a whiner and woman for a Steeler fan, then again, their fans have become like that, what happens from too much “entitlement” and being the darlings of the NFL.
RaiderNation urinates on that.
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Hallelujah, brother!!
December 28th, 2011 at 10:29 am
Raiders will destroy the Chokers wheather they lay down or not
… The Chefs will knock off somemore of those Tebow bandwagoners…
The Chefs Defense will be Donkey hunters ….with Romanowskis butter knife ….
Raiders Baby… Just win!
December 28th, 2011 at 10:29 am
I’m trying to post this now in the JPP thread, but he’s put a hold on all my posts…
Did you know that the celebrated Jared Allen is a die-hard Raiders fan? It’s ironic. Just like how the Raiders only came into existence because the Vikings AFL team bolted to the NFL and then in Super Bowl XI the Raiders destroyed them 32-14.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:30 am
All those teams had a chance at Pryor and passed on him repeatedly for a reason. He’s not a good enough passer to be an NFL qb. He’s a Tebow clone without the leadership qualities.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:31 am
I’d take a 4th round pick for Pryor. No questions asked.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:32 am
We gotta get in first but IF we do, No Hendu vs Pitt, Balt or Houston = very bad news
December 28th, 2011 at 10:32 am
GG.. Yep.. Allen’s is from San Jose Ca…the cambrian neighborhood…
December 28th, 2011 at 10:32 am
alex7 Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:30 am
All those teams had a chance at Pryor and passed on him repeatedly for a reason. He’s not a good enough passer to be an NFL qb. He’s a Tebow clone without the leadership qualities.
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He can, you know…learn. He always was a project.
And who says Pryor isn’t a leader? Haven’t heard anything to say he’s not.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:35 am
Allen’s parents live in the San Jose area .. Jared is a Texan
December 28th, 2011 at 10:35 am
How did Pryor’s college stats compare to Cam Newton’s?? Seems like Newton had more people claiming he wasnt NFL material prior to the draft, now look.. Who’s to say Pryor couldnt make a similar leap??
December 28th, 2011 at 10:37 am
Pryor is a better runner than Cam, but is no where near the passer Cam was, IMO
December 28th, 2011 at 10:37 am
Code Black Season=CBS….should be a sign
December 28th, 2011 at 10:38 am
But Allen is a Raider fan……. Los Gatos high school ..
December 28th, 2011 at 10:38 am
Steve stated DMC wasn’t willing to take the needle to play
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Alzado and Romo would have, hope Romo gives him the pro’s of doing so
December 28th, 2011 at 10:39 am
Darren “part time” McFadden trade in his pizza and liters of soda for gallons of milk and real food yet?
We need part time in there for this week’s game. Make him pound a jug of milk before the game and hope for 2 quarters before pulling a hammy.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:40 am
“He’s a Tebow clone without the leadership qualities.”
Ouch!
December 28th, 2011 at 10:40 am
Inoneword….bet ya Hendu plays if we get in playoffs
December 28th, 2011 at 10:40 am
This is what I dislike. Someone like Pryor hasn’t even been given a chance yet to compete for the job, hasn’t had a training camp, has already got the playbook down, has a great work ethic, keeps fit, etc, and certain people who didn’t like Pryor in college will keep grinding that axe WITHOUT having seen him take a snap on the field or gotten feedback from scribes at training camp etc.
We can’t write-off or predict failure for any draftee until they’re given a shot on the field. Save that for the Rolando McClains. Give Pryor a chance. Don’t believe or disbelieve in him. Turn the page on prior (pun intended) biases.
Geez Louise.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:40 am
seems like with a year on an NFL roster, he(Pryor) is allready ahead of the rest of the rookies coming out of college.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:41 am
Would love to see a Raiders GM bring in Rich Gannon as a QB coach… Not sure if Rich was the greatest passer or runner, but seemed like one of the more sound decision makers.. kept a cool head under pressure.. Wouldnt be a bad thing to relay to ANY of the Raider QB prospects including Palmer!!
December 28th, 2011 at 10:41 am
Any news on ” Who’s ” practicing today?..
December 28th, 2011 at 10:44 am
not writeing off Pryor, just would like to gat back in the first round of the draft.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:45 am
Method To My Madness Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:40 am
Inoneword….bet ya Hendu plays if we get in playoffs
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arguably the most important guy on D versus good running teams
December 28th, 2011 at 10:45 am
I know we are depending on him to take it to the Broncos in a “revenge” game but this dude doesn’t look like the type to have that in him:
http://www.thesportsbank.net/core/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kyle_orton.jpg
December 28th, 2011 at 10:47 am
Would love to see a Raiders GM bring in Rich Gannon as a QB coach… Not sure if Rich was the greatest passer or runner, but seemed like one of the more sound decision maker
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don’t know how I feel about brining in a guy Al disliked
December 28th, 2011 at 10:48 am
“Pryor is a better runner than Cam, but is no where near the passer Cam was, IMO”
Cam has a really good pocket presence he also has great footwork and a quick release. He looks confident when he drops back not scared and he stands tall throws a nice spiral looks like he has been doing it for years.
It not often a QB comes into the NFL with those skill sets and that kind of confidence. To think that just because he is doing someone else can do it is just wrong.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:48 am
If we do get back into the first, we have to parlay that into either trading down for more picks and down again for more picks, then stock up on D players, or take a stud defensive player in the first round.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:48 am
I’m counting on the Chefs defense… Orton just need to ” not be Orton”…. Also, the donkeys are know to implode … Just look at 2008 and 09…they wiln games in bunches then turnaround and lose games in bunches
December 28th, 2011 at 10:49 am
don’t know how I feel about brining in a guy Al disliked
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why did Al dislike Gannon?? His best QB in the last 20 years…
December 28th, 2011 at 10:50 am
RNS says Oakland broke Jackie Battle. Dambit! If KC can establish the run with Jones / McCluster Orton can pick Denver aprt, especially if vet S Brian Dawkins is out with his neck injury.
KC playing to make interim HC Romeo Crennel permanent. Alot of players seem to want that.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:50 am
WTF is Orton up to in this picture? Man, between Teblow, Quinn and Orton, those must have been some interesting QB meetings in Dungver.
http://cdn.gunaxin.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Kyle-Orton-Blowjob-560×420.jpg
December 28th, 2011 at 10:51 am
“they wiln games in bunches then turnaround and lose games in bunches”
Sounds familiar…
December 28th, 2011 at 10:52 am
315. Gannon whined and talked smack after he left Oakland. Used to go visit Chuckies Buccaneers to hand out tips and help.
I can remember an article where Gannon whined about seeing his picture in the Bucs display case behind their Super bowl trophy. Buncha pics of him getting sacked and killed by the team hes there to help out.
wth?!
December 28th, 2011 at 10:52 am
Yes… And Kc has gone into Donktown before and knocked the mules outta the playoffss ..
We just need to take Care of our Raider Biz ..
December 28th, 2011 at 10:52 am
Raider-in-PA Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:49 am
don’t know how I feel about brining in a guy Al disliked
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why did Al dislike Gannon?? His best QB in the last 20 years…
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Did Gannon get too much credit like Gruden? Al didn’t like the fact that Gannon tried to put a stop to the tradition of the Raider teams getting drunk on the flight to away games?
Too much accountability under Gannon?
Oh well, Al is gone. Time to move on.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:54 am
Raider-in-PA Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:49 am
don’t know how I feel about brining in a guy Al disliked
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why did Al dislike Gannon?? His best QB in the last 20 years…
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Al didn’t want to allow him in the stadium when doin a CBS broadcast, who knows what he said to cross him
December 28th, 2011 at 10:54 am
Going out for some Gumbo and Greens.. See ya all later….
December 28th, 2011 at 10:54 am
So how much of a lead do we need to survive the Bresnahan 4th quarter collapse against a known 4th quarter team?
December 28th, 2011 at 10:55 am
I’m going with 24 points. Offense has their work cut out for them.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:57 am
Gannon whined and talked smack after he left Oakland. Used to go visit Chuckies Buccaneers to hand out tips and help.
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Didnt know that… I always thought he talked sh!t because he was disgusted (like we all were) that the Raiders were failing after he left… Sounds like he could get put in the same class with fat-a$$ Sapp…
December 28th, 2011 at 10:58 am
Raider Nation-Station
NOW!~ 12-28-11: DMC NOW OR NEVER?
Will Hue risk him after all this time or gamble on making the play offs?
http://www.raidernationstation.com/raider_war_room
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Save him?! I say if he can go you’ve gotta play him or at least make them plan for him. We’ll find out more wednesday
December 28th, 2011 at 10:59 am
Sounds like he could get put in the same class with fat-a$$ Sapp…
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Nah, he isn’t even close to Sapp. He is positive on us when warranted, which hasn’t been the case for much of the time after he left. Sapp goes out of his way to sh1t on us at every opportunity, even his fake ass comments about Al after he passed were nothing more than a smoke screen.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:02 am
I am all for honoring Al Davis, but that can be done by making the Raiders into a winning franchise once again. To do that, you have to ditch many of methods Al Davis used.
The last thing the Raiders need to do is to keep things running as usual.
Hire a GM and let him bring in a real D-coordinator, start exploring players’ backgrounds and work ethics before signing/drafting them, raise the budget for the HC position.
Al did leave a roster with some talent, so maybe his way was coming around again….but it had not worked for about 30 years…..
December 28th, 2011 at 11:03 am
Raider-in-PA Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:57 am
Gannon whined and talked smack after he left Oakland. Used to go visit Chuckies Buccaneers to hand out tips and help.
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Didnt know that… I always thought he talked sh!t because he was disgusted (like we all were) that the Raiders were failing after he left… Sounds like he could get put in the same class with fat-a$$ Sapp…
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Name one thing Gannon was wrong about the Raiders since he retire.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:04 am
**retired**
December 28th, 2011 at 11:04 am
321. Gannon get too much credit? He-llz no! Gannon WAS that team. GRUDEN got too much credit.
Gannon was extremely smart and focused. He literlly told guys in the hiddle how to do their jobs.
“This play means you go 10 yds, curl, You block down toward the A gap, TE stay in and block this time! Ready BREAK!”
He’d ride the team to do their work and steal the pool balls from the table so they’d study instead.
Thats one of the reasons why Callahna called Oakland the stupidest team in Pro sports.
Gannon was the brain.
Always felt bad for him. Carried that team. Got robbed and fans pretend like that era never existed because of the horrible way those campaigns ended in ultimate failure after being soooo dominant.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:05 am
Keep McFadden and Ford on the sidelines and let them get ready for 2012.
If we can’t win with Bush and Taiwan against the Dolts then we should be in the playoffs anyhow.
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co-signed Dakota’s post
December 28th, 2011 at 11:05 am
Fuk Gannon.
And Fuk you Dakotex.
Go Raiders!
December 28th, 2011 at 11:06 am
Rockstar,
If the Rams get the #1 pick and Gruden signs on with them as their HC, will you suddenly have a new second favorite NFL team?
December 28th, 2011 at 11:07 am
330. Gannon regularly criticised the Raiders saying “They should blow the buidling up and start over.”
He also ran afoul by talking smack about JaMarc-azz…
December 28th, 2011 at 11:12 am
329. Yes, Davis’ way is antiquated. Thats why 12 teams threw for over 4,000 yds last year. The longball is dead! Riiight.
Davis did put together a great team. This is the most talent laden roster I can remember in decades but A.D. Bresnahan started running the D his way with more blitzing and Zone and guess what? We’re getting killed on D.
Now maybe its because this D is built for man, I don;t know, but those hating on the davis way finally got theirs and its been no better.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Would love to see a Raiders GM bring in Rich Gannon as a QB coach… Not sure if Rich was the greatest passer or runner, but seemed like one of the more sound decision maker
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Rich would be great ! He would teach all the Qb’s how to throw 5 INTS in the biggest game of their lives .He could show them how to suck big b@lls in the superbowl!
December 28th, 2011 at 11:13 am
GoodOle00 Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:12 am
329. Yes, Davis’ way is antiquated. Thats why 12 teams threw for over 4,000 yds last year. The longball is dead! Riiight.
Davis did put together a great team. This is the most talent laden roster I can remember in decades but A.D. Bresnahan started running the D his way with more blitzing and Zone and guess what? We’re getting killed on D.
Now maybe its because this D is built for man, I don;t know, but those hating on the davis way finally got theirs and its been no better.
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Lol, oh, so an 8-8 or 9-7 season justifies the last 30 years?
too funny.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Have you guys seen this article?
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/45798342/ns/sports-nfl//
December 28th, 2011 at 11:19 am
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Jacoby Ford is practicing for the first time since he sprained foot against the Chargers on Nov. 10. He is running routes, catching passes.
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December 28th, 2011 at 11:19 am
337.GoodOle00 Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:12 am
329. Yes, Davis’ way is antiquated. Thats why 12 teams threw for over 4,000 yds last year. The longball is dead! Riiight.
Davis did put together a great team. This is the most talent laden roster I can remember in decades but A.D. Bresnahan started running the D his way with more blitzing and Zone and guess what? We’re getting killed on D.
Now maybe its because this D is built for man, I don;t know, but those hating on the davis way finally got theirs and its been no better.
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Al Davis was still alive when Buffalo went 5 for 5 on second half possesions and scored 35 points. This IS the defense AL built. They were trash when he was alive and trash after his death.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:19 am
Raider Nation-Station
BREAKING NEWS: WR/KR Jacoby A. Ford is practicing
December 28th, 2011 at 11:20 am
Ford V12
December 28th, 2011 at 11:20 am
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Darren McFadden is not practicing. He now has missed the past 66 days.
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December 28th, 2011 at 11:20 am
We’ll have Ford & Huffy back. I doubt DMC tho..
December 28th, 2011 at 11:21 am
Friday is the day to be looking for DMC..not today.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:22 am
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Free safety Michael Huff makes good on his promise. He is practicing and likely will play Sunday. He has missed past two games.
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December 28th, 2011 at 11:22 am
alex7 Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:30 am
All those teams had a chance at Pryor and passed on him repeatedly for a reason. He’s not a good enough passer to be an NFL qb.
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Since when did the draft status become an indicator of whether you will be successful or not. Last that I checked Blaine Gabbert, Jamarcus, Alex Smith, Tim Couch, Jason Campbell looked like shcyttt for their draft positions. Tom Brady wasnt drafted until the 6th round. Joe Montana wasnt drafted until the 3rd round. Yeah, those teams that passed on Tom and Joe sure knew they couldnt play huh? Stupid assessment and you should stop that stupid assessment based on draft status.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:22 am
FORD!!!!
December 28th, 2011 at 11:22 am
All good news so far…I gave up hope on DMAC coming back…I’ll let him surprise me already!
December 28th, 2011 at 11:22 am
HUFF!!!!
December 28th, 2011 at 11:23 am
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
No sign of Big John Henderson at practice. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him placed on injured reserve this week.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:23 am
353.inonewordraider Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:23 am
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
No sign of Big John Henderson at practice. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him placed on injured reserve this week.
That would not be good…
December 28th, 2011 at 11:24 am
349. Joe was the beneficiary of a revolutionary system that had Defenses scrambling to play cathc up for a few years. NO illusions, he was great in it. GREAT but he had a great team around him and the best WR ever to throw to.
Brady?
Well, those ****s*ckers cheated didn’t they?
December 28th, 2011 at 11:24 am
Boy people are ignorant on Gannon. How can you hate the only guy that has given us something to consistently cheer about in the last 25 years in Silver and Black? I’m hopeful for the future now with this yougn talented team. But the facts are that Gannon provided us 3 straight dominant division titles, 4 straight pro bowls at QB (that’s unheard of for Raider QBs!) and an NFL MVP. And the only team in my lifetime (I’m 27) that could consistently win and was nationally recognized as an NFL powerhouse, and not in just our own backyard. His QB skills led to all the victories, his decisionmaking. His brains.
All people choose to remember is the poor superbowl. ABSOLUTELY he was terrible in that game. But there were other circumstances involved in us losing that game: Barrett Robbins, playing against our coach who was our play designer. I blame Callaghan for not changing things up when he knew he was going to play Gruden, more than I blame Gannon.
But all of that doesnt change the fact that without him, we have had next to nothing to cheer for since 1983 as Raider fans. Bo Jackson and Marcus, Hostetler? Numerous 9-7, 8-8 and 7-9 seasons in the 1990s? lol…
December 28th, 2011 at 11:24 am
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Michael Bush full go at practice. Same goes for Taiwan Jones.
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December 28th, 2011 at 11:25 am
Didn’t we sign an NT from the practice squad? Is he worth anything?
December 28th, 2011 at 11:25 am
Raider-in-PA Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:35 am
How did Pryor’s college stats compare to Cam Newton’s?? Seems like Newton had more people claiming he wasnt NFL material prior to the draft, now look.. Who’s to say Pryor couldnt make a similar leap??
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I did the research and posted on here before. They were almost identical in terms of production of numbers. Cam had better passing numbers and Pryor had better rushing numbers. Pryor had better numbers against the same opponent Arkansas than Cam. Pryor’s game was in a bowl game too.
BTW, Pryor’s numbers blew away JC’s numbers in college as well. The very same idiot that blasted JC last year is now on here trying to say that Pryor can’t even do what JC did. That’s Alex7 for you. He hates black QBs while Mistic hates white QBs. Ebony and Ivory baby.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:26 am
357.inonewordraider Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:24 am
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Michael Bush full go at practice. Same goes for Taiwan Jones.
57 seconds ago
That is definitely good!
December 28th, 2011 at 11:27 am
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Jason Campbell still hasn’t been cleared to practice. Full steam ahead toward free agency. Raiders career effectively ended Oct. 16.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:28 am
The hate on Gannon is stupid. I agree.
Tampa knew all of Gannon’s plays and so I am not shocked at what happened at all. The Patriots used to win SBs when they knew the opposing teams defensive calls as well. Gannon’s criticisms of the organization was dead on during the Jamarcus era.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:29 am
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Richard Seymour not at practice today. He has been a regular at practice past few weeks. Not sure what’s up with him now.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:29 am
Ford back means we dont have to see Schilens or Murphy.
That’s a plus.
A silver lining from Fords injury is McCann he is solid!
Huff returning means less MM and no Boyd under any circumstances…
Sorry Norv but your last HC gig will end in defeat.
The end
December 28th, 2011 at 11:29 am
Having Ford and Huff back will be huge. Wonder if Megatron would have made those catches if it was Huff back there instead of Boyd and MM34.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:30 am
R Seymour had the best game of Oakland Raider career blocking 2 kicks he’s probably been givin the week off.
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inonewordraider Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:29 am
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Richard Seymour not at practice today. He has been a regular at practice past few weeks. Not sure what’s up with him now.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:31 am
hwnrdr Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:25 am
Didn’t we sign an NT from the practice squad? Is he worth anything?
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massive, hope he can get some run
December 28th, 2011 at 11:31 am
The Patriots used to win SBs when they knew the opposing teams defensive calls as well.
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The Patriots won Super Bowls when their DEFENSE was the best part about their team. After Pioli left, they got too offensively focused and decided to outscore teams instead stopping them. Which is fine in the regular season, but doesn’t work in the playoffs.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:31 am
8. Travis Ivey, Maryland
Ivey battled injuries throughout his career and wasn’t a full-time starter until his senior year. His tape isn’t impressive but there’s only so many guys out there who are 6’4″, 341 pounds. He’ll draw interest in the late rounds or as a free agent.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:31 am
Can’t believe Seymour made another Probowl.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:31 am
aig-raiders Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:25 am
Raider-in-PA Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:35 am
How did Pryor’s college stats compare to Cam Newton’s?? Seems like Newton had more people claiming he wasnt NFL material prior to the draft, now look.. Who’s to say Pryor couldnt make a similar leap??
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I did the research and posted on here before. They were almost identical in terms of production of numbers. Cam had better passing numbers and Pryor had better rushing numbers. Pryor had better numbers against the same opponent Arkansas than Cam. Pryor’s game was in a bowl game too.
BTW, Pryor’s numbers blew away JC’s numbers in college as well. The very same idiot that blasted JC last year is now on here trying to say that Pryor can’t even do what JC did. That’s Alex7 for you. He hates black QBs while Mistic hates white QBs. Ebony and Ivory baby.
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Great post.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:34 am
Just Win.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:34 am
Wimbley vs Gaither
Thats the big matchup this week.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:35 am
I watched a lot of Pryor’s games, and my major complaint would be that he DIDNT run enough when he had the chance. He always kept his eyes downfield, which is actually a good thing, but there were so many plays Id watch him stand behind that pocket, up to 7 seconds, no open WRs, wide open green in front of him, 4.3 speed, and more often than not, he didnt run for it. Thats the difference I see in how he and Cam play. Also, Cam is a lot thicker/stronger and harder to bring down, and you can see he plays with that confidence, like he KNOWS how hard he is to bring down. In all honesty, Cam is what I expected Jamarcus Russell to be. May even be what Al had in mind.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Man Gaither sure would look nice on the right side of our line..
December 28th, 2011 at 11:36 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Man Gaither sure would look nice on the right side of our line..
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Next season, watch. Woulda been nice here this season if he didnt fail that physical.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:36 am
329. Yes, Davis’ way is antiquated. Thats why 12 teams threw for over 4,000 yds last year. The longball is dead! Riiight.
Davis did put together a great team. This is the most talent laden roster I can remember in decades but A.D. Bresnahan started running the D his way with more blitzing and Zone and guess what? We’re getting killed on D.
Now maybe its because this D is built for man, I don;t know, but those hating on the davis way finally got theirs and its been no better.
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I see your point, I have been one of those who firmly believe Davis’ way is antiquated and is what has held this defense back for with namely the lack of run defense all these years.
Now we’re changing things up and we still stink.. I get it. My only gripe with that is that Bresnehan is not a real defensive coordinator. He is someone we reached for at the last minute off the scrap heap.
It does seem that this team was built for man to man defense and they cant miz in zone very effectively.
I will agree with you if more of the same is happening next season IF we have a good coordinator. If we bring in Mike Nolan or someone well respected who has proven to turn defenses around (Wade Phillips) and we still are having the same issues, THEN and only THEN will I finally back off and say maybe its some lack of talent. But I have watched the same old song for the past 9 years. Different, coaches, different players, same results and problems in defense.
Lets get a proven coordinator and a 21st century philosophy. Not Bresnehan’s 2001 defense. And if we still fail, then I will relent.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:40 am
If the Rams get the #1 pick and Gruden signs on with them as their HC, will you suddenly have a new second favorite NFL team?
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Dakota,
I only had a 2nd favorite football team once in life. I liked the Indy Colts with Jim Harbaugh at QB & Marshall Faulk at RB …
I like Jon Gruden, but I could never root for another NFL team besides my Raiders unless we’re talking playoffs and the Raiders are out of the picture (example: who didn’t love seeing the Giants end the Patriots undefeated season in the Super Bowl?)
December 28th, 2011 at 11:40 am
Silverandblack666
thanks for posting that good article: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/45798342/ns/sports-nfl//
Raiders Commitment to Resilience
December 28th, 2011 at 11:41 am
377. Fair do’s!
Bres has 2 go…Hue was pizzed bad at the end of the half when Bressy ran a 3 man prevent against a KC 3rd and 31. The 13 yd unopposed completion put them in FG range.
Seymour blocked. If he hadn’t…
December 28th, 2011 at 11:42 am
I think “Davis’ Way” is actually more of the single deep safety. Al has allowed Jon Gruden to run his own offense but AD has always insisted on man2man, 4-3, and single deep safety. While that scheme works, I prefer to have us mix it up and confuse the QB. Make the QB spend a few more seconds reading your D rather than allowing him to know ahead of time what you are deploying.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:42 am
370.
371.
Agreed.
Peace owt 4 now Nation. Lets get some more picks off of Rivers. Would love for us to put him ov er 20 for the yr…
December 28th, 2011 at 11:43 am
Travis Ivey went undrafted in 2010.
I think he spent some time on the practice squads for the Dolphins & Browns before landing on ours.
he’s young & massive. played college ball with King Darrius
December 28th, 2011 at 11:43 am
347.DeuceDeuce Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:21 am
Friday is the day to be looking for DMC..not today.
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Dude has been out 66 days. One friday practice and all of a sudden our O is great??
Having Ford back is big…
December 28th, 2011 at 11:43 am
2nd level D needs to remember to play the ball, not the man, once they’ve reached Zone depth.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:44 am
It must be a joke. Like when 0hbhama won the noble peace prize.
Some things you just can’t take seriously…
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aig-raiders Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:31 am
Can’t believe Seymour made another Probowl.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:46 am
MB,
Dude, fess up. You voted for Seymour didnt you?
December 28th, 2011 at 11:47 am
Listen up novices & fuktards
If DMAC is ready to go Sunday Hue will keep him out of practice and just turn him loose on the Bolts Sunday so they dont have any chance to prepare for him.
Hue is a guy that will do something like that to win a game. If DMAC is going to play we wont know it and either will SD.
The end
December 28th, 2011 at 11:49 am
Mr Brown,
thanks for successfully converting Seabass from zero to hero!
Congrats. Keep up the good work. Perhaps you can convince Seymour to show up again this week?
Those blocked FG’s were a thing of beauty, but you know he only shows up once every 4 games or so … so i’m a bit concerned for our Run Defense this week. Could be another game with no tackles, no sacks and 1 QB pressure. 200+ rushing yards allowed
December 28th, 2011 at 11:51 am
I think kelly had a btr yr than seymore, don’t know if anybody has already posted that but it’s true.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:53 am
TK had a very good year and much better than Seymour. But Seymour went on reputation.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:55 am
I’m glad JFORD is practicing, but I don’t really want him stealing reps from DHB, Moore, Murphy, Schilens or even Housh at this point.
Palmer needs to develop a chemistry with his wides and Ford has been in & out for much of the season.
As a receiver, Ford only has 17 catches & 1 TD in 7 games on the season. 2 fumbles and quite a few drops as well. shelf him!
December 28th, 2011 at 11:56 am
RRS,
It’s no trouble at all I enjoy the challenge, it’s very rewarding work. SeaPerch has been my best pupil by far!
Seymour is rather stubborn but I will keep my nose to the grind stone.
The sad thing is some of the nation was satisfied with Perch clanking balls off the uprights or sending them wide right. I have higher standards.
Regards,
Mista
December 28th, 2011 at 11:58 am
349. Joe was the beneficiary of a revolutionary system that had Defenses scrambling to play cathc up for a few years. NO illusions, he was great in it. GREAT but he had a great team around him and the best WR ever to throw to.
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Joe Montana was the sh!t . He played against great all-time defenses (BEARS,DALLAS,GIANTS,Vikings,Redskins)and won 4 super bowls still. He would have won 3 more if it was not for injury and that filthy morman duche Steve Young. Steve young only won 1 superbowl with ALLSTAR TEAMS!If Montana was still the QB they would have won atleast 3 more … ANd don’t give me the crap about playing with Jerry Rice because he had 2 superbowl rings before RICE was even drafted! Fck Steve Young and fck Rivers !
December 28th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Ford does something that Murphy, Schillens & DHB dont do.. Fight for the ball & make a play on it in the air.
Thats why Palmer trusts D.Moore & Ford. He knows he can just toss it in their direction.
December 28th, 2011 at 11:59 am
1st game back from a foot injury, you can bet Hue Jackson will run AT LEAST one reverse with Jacoby Ford.
maybe we should try one with Brandon Myers? Did you see that guy run?
for a blocking te, he’s lightning quick!
December 28th, 2011 at 11:59 am
I see a lot of future pro bowlers on our team curry, chekwa,Houston , romac, branch, dmac,Moore, veldheer, Reece, wisniewski, Ford, Palmer …….
December 28th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Fck Steve Young and fck Rivers !
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CODE BLACK!
December 28th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:59 am
1st game back from a foot injury, you can bet Hue Jackson will run AT LEAST one reverse with Jacoby Ford.
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You guys like to hate on Hue about them reverses… but they are pretty damn effective, I would argue we score on a higher percentage of them than any other team in the league.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
Thats why Palmer trusts D.Moore & Ford. He knows he can just toss it in their direction.
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DD,
Palmer needs to quit that and start throwing some accurate passes. who knows, they might not get picked ??
It’s nice to have a strong armed QB, but not if he’s gonna play like Favre in his 40’s – or Jeff George or JaMarcus!
I’d rather have an accurate dude with smarts and a noodle arm like Gannon or Pennington and some guy playing careless heave-ho football like one of us fans would.
Carson Palmer is my guy, but he needs to start thinking MORE and just tossing it up for grabs LESS.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
DEATHROW 55 Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:59 am
I see a lot of future pro bowlers on our team curry, chekwa,Houston , romac, branch, dmac,Moore, veldheer, Reece, wisniewski, Ford, Palmer …….
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doubtful, doubtful, maybe, doubtful, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes,yes, maybe, maybe.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
bcz24 Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 28th, 2011 at 11:59 am
1st game back from a foot injury, you can bet Hue Jackson will run AT LEAST one reverse with Jacoby Ford.
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You guys like to hate on Hue about them reverses… but they are pretty damn effective, I would argue we score on a higher percentage of them than any other team in the league.
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The playaction reverse won us the KC game.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
You guys like to hate on Hue about them reverses… but they are pretty damn effective, I would argue we score on a higher percentage of them than any other team in the league.
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BCZ gotta point!
Hue found a use for gator arms Murphy
December 28th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
new post kiddies!
December 28th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Carson Palmer is my guy, but he needs to start thinking MORE and just tossing it up for grabs LESS.
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Its true, that guy throws some WTF passes.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
I dont see this new post…
December 28th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
403. Nearly fell down.
December 28th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
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