Raiders live chat Tuesday at noon
By Jon Becker
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 6:30 am in Oakland Raiders.
Bay Area News Group writer Steve Corkran answers your questions and provides insight on the team during a live chat Tuesday at noon.
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December 27th, 2011 at 6:35 am
WOOOO HOOOO FIRST !!!!
December 27th, 2011 at 6:44 am
If we had only held on an beat the Lions:
We would be 9-6 and only need a win against the
Chargers to win the division. Instead we also
have to hope the Broncos lose to the Chiefs.
In the wild card we would be tied with the
Bengals. We wouldn’t have to also hope that
the Bengals lose because we win the tie breaker
with them based on stength of victory I believe.
December 27th, 2011 at 6:46 am
Just beat the ” Chokers”…. Bye , Bye Norv, send him off with a good Whoopin
December 27th, 2011 at 6:47 am
Correctamundo
December 27th, 2011 at 6:47 am
@ #2
December 27th, 2011 at 6:51 am
Kc has a good shot at beating the Donks…. Remember , the Donks are known for losing games in bunches… Especially choking … Kc went into Denver 2 yrs ago with a 3 & 12 records and knocked the donkeys outta the playoffs…..
December 27th, 2011 at 6:53 am
We aren’t losers anymore
-Hue Jackson
December 27th, 2011 at 6:56 am
the Raiders need to win or tie the San Diego Chargers AND have the Broncos lose to the Chiefs next Sunday for them to win the AFC West
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Why are we even talking about KC & DEN?
We should focus on slapping down Sandy Eggo and let the chips fall where they may imo
December 27th, 2011 at 6:59 am
The Raiders won despite two interceptions thrown by quarterback Carson Palmer, 15 penalties for 92 yards, 435 yards allowed by the defense and a Chiefs kicker missing two field goals after making 22 straight since late September
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God’s favor shifted from Tebow to the Thugs of Oaktown?
December 27th, 2011 at 7:01 am
The NFL records are 158 for 1,304 yards by the 1998 Chiefs. The Raiders break both records with four penalties and 11 yards against the Chargers
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Go Raiders! You can do it!!!
break both records, smash the Dolts and win the AFC West
December 27th, 2011 at 7:03 am
Running back Taiwan Jones and free safety Michael Huff said Monday that they intend to play Sunday against the San Diego Chargers, given the magnitude of the game as the Raiders challenge for a playoff spot
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Attn: Qodrn
Raiders 30
Chargers 17
December 27th, 2011 at 7:04 am
That should be taken care of on 1st drive…
December 27th, 2011 at 7:05 am
GOOD MORNING SPORTS,S FAN,S
December 27th, 2011 at 7:07 am
Good Morning Nation!
Hope you all had a great Christmas weekend! now back to reality, back to work…lol
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:03 am
Running back Taiwan Jones and free safety Michael Huff said Monday that they intend to play Sunday against the San Diego Chargers, given the magnitude of the game as the Raiders challenge for a playoff spot
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That’s nice to hear…what’s up with D Mac?
December 27th, 2011 at 7:09 am
LET ME GUESS,DMAC NOT PRACTICING..
December 27th, 2011 at 7:12 am
Good Morning Dirt Lot…I’m gonna say…no! LOL…He’s D-Quack right now!
December 27th, 2011 at 7:19 am
BLOCKED FIELD-GOAL ATTEMPTS PLANNED
Those blocked field-goal attempts by defensive tackle Richard Seymour were more than luck or chance. Several players said they were by design.
Linebacker Aaron Curry said special teams coordinator John Fassel and long-snapper Jon Condo spotted a weakness in the Chiefs’ protection during tape study the week before the game
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where is DMAC?
can I get a “CODE CONDO SUCKAS” ???
December 27th, 2011 at 7:20 am
HOW LONG WOULD IT TAKE DMAC TO BE READY GAME READY ..CAN’T JUST STEP OFF TH BENCH AND BE 100%
December 27th, 2011 at 7:20 am
Condo said, take your two biggest guys and push them through and tell them to get a hand up,” Curry said. “And that’s we did. Same thing on both blocks. We took a plan and believed in it
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Condo = asst ST Coach?
isn’t he a FA this offseason?
pay the man, Mark!
December 27th, 2011 at 7:28 am
I just looked at the stats it be criminal if Jano does not make the Pro Bowl today. Lechler will go to I guess he has a high gross avg but a disappointing net average because I guess he outkicks his coverage. One thing Lechler doesn’t do is get a lot of fair cathes by the returners for some reason.
I don’t know who else deserves to go on the Raiders. It is tough to pick a d-man considering how rancid their d has been this season.
December 27th, 2011 at 7:33 am
Good Morning Nation!
Hope you all had a great Christmas weekend! now back to reality, back to work
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Hwnrdr, you too bro. thank you
Merry belated Christmas
December 27th, 2011 at 7:40 am
We know we have to go out there and handle our business this week and everything will take care of itself – Mike Huff
it doesn’t matter who wins the other games if we don’t take care of ours – Stan Routt
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We’ll be ready to face Rivers!
December 27th, 2011 at 8:04 am
—”Linebacker Aaron Curry said special teams coordinator John Fassel and long-snapper Jon Condo spotted a weakness in the Chiefs’ protection during tape study the week before the game”—
If BSJ had his way, we most likely would have lost the KC game..
December 27th, 2011 at 8:09 am
The Pro Bowl selections will be announced Tuesday. The Raiders have several players with a realistic shot at making the team — Janikowski, Lechler, Condo, strong safety Tyvon Branch head the list
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what about King Darrius !?!?!
December 27th, 2011 at 8:12 am
Makes sense that the long-snapper would know what is harder to block than others.
If your rifling in new long-snappers every couple years, than you don’t get these tricks of the trade.
Give the man a pay-raise!!!
December 27th, 2011 at 8:20 am
Seems strange the the Bungholes HAVE to lose for us to make the playoffs if we don’t win the division.
Whatever. I think the Ravens still have something to play for don’t they?
December 27th, 2011 at 8:22 am
Just keep McFadden and Ford on the shelf for next year. We could have something special next year, but we need to be healthy.
No use risking those players against the Chargers. If we can’t beat the Chargers without them, then we don’t deserve to be in the playoffs anyhow.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:24 am
Seems strange the the Bungholes HAVE to lose for us to make the playoffs if we don’t win the division.
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What’s strange about that?
If they win, they will have 10 wins on the year.
Baltimore has the #2 seed to play for, so they will be going all out.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:25 am
The Ravens have a lot to play for. They will win.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:30 am
Ravens-Bengals will be a close game though.
Ravens won the last game at home by only a TD, and this one is in Cincy.
Chances are, at halftime (since the Bengals and Donkeys game is at the same time) we will still be unsure if a win will get us in, unless the Donkeys are getting run out of Invesco at the half.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:30 am
28.Just Fire Baby Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:24 am
Seems strange the the Bungholes HAVE to lose for us to make the playoffs if we don’t win the division.
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What’s strange about that?
If they win, they will have 10 wins on the year.
Baltimore has the #2 seed to play for, so they will be going all out.
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Vegas, Sorry, I was thinking there were two wild card spots up for grabs between the Bungholes, Titans, Jets and Raiders…..I forgot that the Steelers already have one, and was confused as to why the Bungholes taking one would affect the race between the Raiders, Jets and Titans.
I am in a sugar haze from the holidays.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:31 am
Get off the field and celebrate all you want on the sideline.
Want to stop the nonsense Hue ?
That’s how you start.
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???, even the great Hoodie allows his players to celebrate.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:35 am
No worries Dakota, just glad we resolved that today so you weren’t heading into the weekend massively confused, lol.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:36 am
Next Chargers HC?
“Jon Gruden is leaning towards returning to coaching, two sources close to the situation confirmed to me.
The San Diego Union-Tribune first reported that Gruden had decided to return to coaching next season.
However, two sources said late Monday night that while Gruden is indeed leaning towards returning, it’s not certain. But some of this might be semantics. I’m told Gruden wants to see what positions he could possibly get before making a 100 percent final decision and that he hasn’t officially made one yet because of the uncertainty.
(I was also told Gruden didn’t expect this news to get out so soon.)
But again, semantics. He wants to come back. That’s the important part of this story. And while I fully expect Gruden to issue a statement with some sort of non-denial/denial saying he’s happy at ESPN, he’s eyeing a return.
Gruden wants to coach again as soon as possible. That part is fact.
“He’s ready to leave television,” said one source, “but only if the right job is out there.”
And that job, as the Union-Tribune reported, could be the St. Louis Rams.”
December 27th, 2011 at 8:37 am
33.Just Fire Baby Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:35 am
No worries Dakota, just glad we resolved that today so you weren’t heading into the weekend massively confused, lol.
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Well, that is still a distinct possibility….
December 27th, 2011 at 8:38 am
Dakota Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:36 am
Next Chargers HC?
“Jon Gruden is leaning towards returning to coaching, two sources close to the situation confirmed to me.
The San Diego Union-Tribune first reported that Gruden had decided to return to coaching next season.
However, two sources said late Monday night that while Gruden is indeed leaning towards returning, it’s not certain. But some of this might be semantics. I’m told Gruden wants to see what positions he could possibly get before making a 100 percent final decision and that he hasn’t officially made one yet because of the uncertainty.
(I was also told Gruden didn’t expect this news to get out so soon.)
But again, semantics. He wants to come back. That’s the important part of this story. And while I fully expect Gruden to issue a statement with some sort of non-denial/denial saying he’s happy at ESPN, he’s eyeing a return.
Gruden wants to coach again as soon as possible. That part is fact.
“He’s ready to leave television,” said one source, “but only if the right job is out there.”
And that job, as the Union-Tribune reported, could be the St. Louis Rams.”
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Its the Rams, not the Chargers. He knows better than that.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:41 am
Hmmm, why would anyone take the Rams job over the Chargers job?
St. Louis vs San Diego……that would take about one second for me to choose.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:43 am
Fix
Or
Repair
Daily
Get healthy for S.D. game, Thanks sincerly Raider Nation,
December 27th, 2011 at 8:44 am
Don’t trust those reports or sources. A lot of the times it’s the team that is interested that will leak someone’s name as I they did themselves. It’s to draw hub bub in the media.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:45 am
I don’t like the thought of Gruden back in the AFC West with Philip Rivers and the Chargers.
Hope he goes to the Rams.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:46 am
Hey, when is the NBA lottery? I have high hopes for the Lakers and the #1 pick!
December 27th, 2011 at 8:54 am
Braylon Edwards released by 49ers.
December 27th, 2011 at 8:56 am
41.Dakota Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:46 am
Hey, when is the NBA lottery? I have high hopes for the Lakers and the #1 pick!
The way it looked this weekend…
December 27th, 2011 at 8:57 am
“Wide receiver Steve Breaston said he’s not necessarily trying to play spoiler against the Broncos, even though a few players quietly admitted that they would like nothing more than to knock Tim Tebow’s team out of the playoffs, even if it means helping out the rival Raiders.”
That’s right you Queefs!
December 27th, 2011 at 8:59 am
I think Kyle Orton hs something to say about that…
Unless, like JFB mentioned this weekend about The Chiefs starting Stanzi, or whatever his name is…
December 27th, 2011 at 9:00 am
Dakota Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:57 am
“Wide receiver Steve Breaston said he’s not necessarily trying to play spoiler against the Broncos, even though a few players quietly admitted that they would like nothing more than to knock Tim Tebow’s team out of the playoffs, even if it means helping out the rival Raiders.”
That’s right you Queefs!
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Beautiful.
December 27th, 2011 at 9:00 am
hwnrdr,
Oh we just have to wait for Bynum right? Cuz he is so dependable!
Did you read that article with that tool Jim Buss? Here, let me find it for you….the guy is a delusional fuktard and will destroy the Lakers:
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/dec/24/sports/la-sp-simers-20111225
December 27th, 2011 at 9:08 am
The chargers will come here ready to play spoiler an f’k with our playoff chances. We better come easy to play this week.
Huff an giordono will have big games this week
an expect DHB to have a big game as well. They will probably double team Moore all game. Also look for big plays from the TE position this week too.
raiders 30
chargers 20
December 27th, 2011 at 9:09 am
Sorry spell check. Easy should be ready
December 27th, 2011 at 9:14 am
47.Dakota Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 9:00 am
hwnrdr,
Oh we just have to wait for Bynum right? Cuz he is so dependable!
Did you read that article with that tool Jim Buss? Here, let me find it for you….the guy is a delusional fuktard and will destroy the Lakers:
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/dec/24/sports/la-sp-simers-20111225
GEEZ!
December 27th, 2011 at 9:21 am
My conspiracy theorist side of me thinks this…
The NFL wants the Raiders and Broncos in the playoffs, for the networks and media attention.
They’ll rort the games as much as possible to allow the Bengals to lose, the Raiders to win, the Broncos to win, and then really punish the Titans hard to ensure they don’t win. They wont interfere with the Jets-Dolphins game because that doesn’t matter, just ensuring Titans lose for the Raiders to win tie-breaker.
Btw, I have a wild conspiracy theory that Chris Polian elevates to GM role in Indy, Bill moves on to GM Rams, and there’s a handshake deal in place where Bradford is traded to Colts and Rams draft Luck.
December 27th, 2011 at 9:26 am
You know GG, that may be right…in that scenario, we will head back to Houston, and Broncos getting Pittsburg, possibly without Big Ben.
December 27th, 2011 at 9:30 am
Yep, blockbuster games those…
Houston-Oakland rematch (the game when Al passed away)
Steelers-Broncos (tebow golden boy and media cashcow to get rid of the unlawful Steelers who irritate Goodell and call him bad names, ride the Tebow wagon thru to the divisionals).
December 27th, 2011 at 9:41 am
Yes sir!! Oaktown. Just need to punk Phylis Rivers to get in??
Side note: How bout my Kangs last night? Thortons a stud…
December 27th, 2011 at 9:42 am
Also…if DMAC gives in a go he should have been able to play last week…like Hue said in his presser
December 27th, 2011 at 9:50 am
Hey, when is the NBA lottery? I have high hopes for the Lakers and the #1 pick!
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That Mav’s pick has a shot at #1 too!
And the draft is ridiculously deep.
December 27th, 2011 at 9:54 am
This makes no sense.
If he is able to go this week he should have been ready lastweek?
WTF
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ElkGRaider Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 9:42 am
Also…if DMAC gives in a go he should have been able to play last week…like Hue said in his presser
December 27th, 2011 at 9:56 am
Dakota,
What part of that Buss interview did you have a problem with?
You think he should give up Gasoft and Bynum for Howard?
You think he should have said this team is a lottery team instead of a championship contender?
You think we should have taken the players instead of the draft picks for Laymar?
December 27th, 2011 at 10:00 am
Meaning he shouldnt just suit up because its a big game…
December 27th, 2011 at 10:04 am
You guys do realize that we are knocking on the door to be a playoff team for the first time in 9 years and you dorks are talking Basketball?
basketball really?
December 27th, 2011 at 10:07 am
Did you guys like the special teams play on Sunday ?
I knew my scheme would help us WIN the GAME !
December 27th, 2011 at 10:09 am
Raider players gna be hung over from New Years celebrations?
December 27th, 2011 at 10:10 am
LOL…didnt believe in Code Condo until now…
DMoore for ROY?? Man is he a difference maker. Future All-Pro…
December 27th, 2011 at 10:10 am
The NFL records are 158 for 1,304 yards by the 1998 Chiefs. The Raiders break both records with four penalties and 11 yards against the Chargers
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We’re #1, We’re #1!
December 27th, 2011 at 10:11 am
Raiders Baby… Just Win….
Beat the Doltz….
December 27th, 2011 at 10:11 am
Side note:
I got 99 problems but my Kangs aint one…If youre havin team problems I feel bad for you son…I got 99 problems but my Kangs aint one…Hit me!!
LAKESHOW DYNASTY IS OVER
December 27th, 2011 at 10:11 am
inonewordraider Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 10:09 am
Raider players gna be hung over from New Years celebrations?
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They need to wait a day, win that game, then party.
December 27th, 2011 at 10:13 am
D.WOW for ROY and another pro-bowl for this long snapping special teams MVP !
December 27th, 2011 at 10:16 am
63.ElkGRaider Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 10:10 am
LOL…didnt believe in Code Condo until now…
DMoore for ROY?? Man is he a difference maker. Future All-Pro…
It may swing towards Cam Newton…
December 27th, 2011 at 10:18 am
Agree Hwnrdr.
Can’t see how Cam doesn’t get that trophy.
December 27th, 2011 at 10:20 am
69.hwnrdr Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 10:16 am
63.ElkGRaider Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 10:10 am
LOL…didnt believe in Code Condo until now…
DMoore for ROY?? Man is he a difference maker. Future All-Pro…
It may swing towards Cam Newton…
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Yeah…I know…but the kid needs somethin. All-rookie team??
December 27th, 2011 at 10:21 am
They need to wait a day, win that game, then party.
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lot of temptation bein in your hometown knowing where to go a lot of these guys are single and they are the Raiders after all. Hope it doesn’t come down to a FG
December 27th, 2011 at 10:22 am
Getting D Moore and Ford with late round draft picks is an example of why I don’t understand all the doom and gloom about us not having a pick until the 3rd rd.
December 27th, 2011 at 10:23 am
I agree ElkG
December 27th, 2011 at 10:23 am
Working on some new special teams schemes for this week . Any ideas ? Fake punt ? Fake FG long snap into a Flea flicker ? How bout a blocked punt this week ? I’ll come up with something …
December 27th, 2011 at 10:24 am
Hey Palmer!!!!
Watch film of Glo …
Mix in some damn check
December 27th, 2011 at 10:24 am
C’mon, man. Corkran still talking about McFadden and his injury is a waste of time. Dude has missed 8 weeks. He isn’t coming back this season. Period.
December 27th, 2011 at 10:32 am
Who is this Darren McFadden player you guys keep talking about?
December 27th, 2011 at 10:38 am
Just somethin to talk about JWB. These writers like making a coach look silly when they say a player is “nicked” but really out for the season.
J Hill
I’m starting to appreciate those check downs a little more. Only prob is we dont get that play to DMoore with Glo…
December 27th, 2011 at 10:40 am
Not much left to say after such a roller coaster ride of a season.
One question left to ask.
Will the Raiders finally play and coach a full game?
All season long the Raiders have not played a full four quarters, one half of greatness, a second half of meltdowns.
Has it been more mental than physical? or is it that not being physically prepared makes them mentally soft?
December 27th, 2011 at 10:42 am
I’m more than fine with Palmer at QB, Elk.
Just think he needs to realize what a weapon his backs and TEs can be underneath.
Seems like outside of a screen, he is ALWAYS looking for the WRs.
December 27th, 2011 at 10:49 am
http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2011/12/26/condo-helped-design-seymours-season-saving-field-goal-blocks/
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Your WELCOME !
December 27th, 2011 at 10:50 am
Huff24 Says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:09 pm
ESPN.com – Jeffri Chadiha
Whats next for the non-playoff teams?
Oakland Raiders (4-12)
2008 playoff potential: Please What they need to do to get there: First, they have to make sure rookie quarterback JaMarcus Russell spends an entire offseason at the team’s complex so he can be ready to start next season. They also need to re-sign Justin Fargas, the team’s leading rusher this season, and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, who could capture a nice payday on the open market once he voids the final year of his contract. Finding a way to address a defense that dropped back to the bottom of the NFL this season would be a nice step as well.
The reality, however, is that none of these moves would ensure the Raiders a chance of moving up in the NFL ranks. They don’t have enough talent or direction, and that will always be their undoing. It’s too bad, really, because head coach Lane Kiffin really believes he can make a difference in that franchise. Eventually, like most of his predecessors, he’ll realize he can’t.
(Ouch. No Love from ESPN)
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Some of you guys need a reminder were the Raides were a few years back. Playing for the playoffs is here, enjoy the week and hope all had a Merry Christmas and this year we start out 2012 with a VICTORY!!!
Whatever happen to Huff24, article says it all about this team for the last ten years.
December 27th, 2011 at 10:50 am
81.J Hill Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 10:42 am
I’m more than fine with Palmer at QB, Elk.
Just think he needs to realize what a weapon his backs and TEs can be underneath.
Seems like outside of a screen, he is ALWAYS looking for the WRs.
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This is one thing I dont get. Why are our TE’s not involved in the offense??
December 27th, 2011 at 10:53 am
Elk,
We have a QB that is cutting it loose mayne.
TEs and RBs are not part of the cut it loose mentality.
December 27th, 2011 at 10:56 am
Hey Chuck B!!!
Thanks for not having Boyd on the backend of the defense last week!
Feel free to play DVD, Lito, and Routt at the same time instead of playing a S as your nickle corner.
December 27th, 2011 at 10:59 am
Could we get all those anti Routt and anti McClain posters up already???
We need them to bash the hell outta those guys this week so they can come out and once again be impact players.
Get the Wimbley and Seymour haters up while your’re at it.
DHBrs too.
December 27th, 2011 at 10:59 am
Raider Dell Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Brien
Too much purple smoke, what GM wants the players in your comment above.
The draft is four months away.
Enjoy the win and exhale once in awhile.
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Another golden oldie.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:02 am
Brien(The Young Guys huh? Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Dell the purple smoke is fine…………..at least you admitted Grove sucks lol
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December 27th, 2011 at 11:02 am
Happy New Year Dell!
December 27th, 2011 at 11:06 am
Dakota Says:
December 28th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Approx.
52 days until the combine!
61 days until free agency!
118 days until the draft!
3 days until Tom Cable and Rob Ryan are sent packing!
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Dakota is such a visionary, how can you never believe in him?
December 27th, 2011 at 11:08 am
Happy New Year JHILL.
Lost to JFB, in the FFL Championship. You created quite a rumble this year. Many frustrated FFL managers, quite interesting year.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:13 am
Raiders sole focus needs to be on beating the Dis-Chargers.
Try to play disciplined smart, physical football!
Huey needs to pound Bush and Jones and use play action roll outs to buy Palmer time outside the pocket. Use screens.
The defense needs to pressure Cry Me a Rivers up the middle and in front of him to get him to move left….when he moves left he can’t do anything and hopefully when he is flushed left, he will run into Wimbley again!
Do not allow the Chargers to run the football! They will try to run it more in this game, compared to what they tried to do the first game!
December 27th, 2011 at 11:16 am
On July 27, 2011, the Oakland Raiders resigned condo to a 3 year deal.(Wickepedia) Big Al strikes again.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:16 am
SD has nothing to lose at this point either.
This game will be their entire season.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:18 am
It is time for Bush to let them have it. A long pass play set up by his intense running attack.
A few plays with Reece and Taiwan Jones lined in the back field with options wide open.
The Raiders tightend sneeking out and the Chargers knowing after a big catch from the tightend they must guard the middle leaving one on one coverages with our speedy receivers.
The Raiders Defensive backs running with the chargers receivers with a purpose influencing them to run right into the next layer of zone coverage for a pick.
Lets get it done !!!
The Raiders did protect the middle of the field much better the last game than they did all year long, in my opinion.
Go Raiders!!!!!!
December 27th, 2011 at 11:19 am
75.JON CONDO Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 10:23 am
Working on some new special teams schemes for this week . Any ideas ? Fake punt ? Fake FG long snap into a Flea flicker ? How bout a blocked punt this week ? I’ll come up with something …
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Fake punt would be nice versus the Chargers. It almost worked last game. The problem was, they should not have gone deep with Ford. Ford should have just ran a 10-15 yard comback route for Lechler and and Ford would have been wide open because would think Ford or Moore would be going deep.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:21 am
This last game will be a battle.
The Raiders need to WIN the special teams battle and turnover battle, MIX up the offensive play calling….run reverses, fake reverses….throw backfield screens to Moore or Ford or Jones.
Defense needs to step the hell up for this damn game and do NOT make stupid penalties!
December 27th, 2011 at 11:24 am
30.Just Fire Baby Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 8:30 am
Ravens-Bengals will be a close game though.
Ravens won the last game at home by only a TD, and this one is in Cincy.
Chances are, at halftime (since the Bengals and Donkeys game is at the same time) we will still be unsure if a win will get us in, unless the Donkeys are getting run out of Invesco at the half.
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Ravens are playing for the Division. They shoould be putting pressure on rookie Dalton all game long!
Raiders need to play smart, disciplined, physical football and play within themselves and get that home crowd a WIN to end the season!!
December 27th, 2011 at 11:24 am
As bad as he’s been at times this season, Rivers is the kind of QB who can at any second find his groove and absolutely shred a secondary….particularly one like ours, which has done a pretty solid Keystone Kops impersonation for much of the year.
I’m confident, but cautious. You know Turner would like nothing better (at this point) than to put a capstone on his head coaching career with the Chargers than to knock the Raiders out of the playoffs. He’s going to be gameplanning like a mofo for this one.
Raiders 27
Chargers 23
Palmer leads a game winning 2 minute TD drive.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:25 am
POUND that BUSH !
December 27th, 2011 at 11:27 am
Oh yes, the hitch plays may be there all game long until the chargers try to press so take it. An easy 5 to 7 yards a catch is as good as a run.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:28 am
2romes Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 11:27 am
Oh yes, the hitch plays may be there all game long until the chargers try to press so take it. An easy 5 to 7 yards a catch is as good as a run.
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Particularly to guys like DHB & Moore who, if they break that first tackle, are threats to take it to the house.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:41 am
Hey Hue… If Ya try any trick plays… Watch the Damn play clock…
December 27th, 2011 at 11:52 am
shaun phillips didn’t play last game…
December 27th, 2011 at 11:55 am
Odds that players play:
Jones?
Huff?
Ford?
DMAC?
Henderson?
December 27th, 2011 at 11:56 am
Jones 75%
Huff 99%
Ford 20%
DMAC 1%
Henderson 0%
December 27th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Huff and Jones are the 2 most important players on that list, imo.
Jones gives us an edge threat from the RB position and Huff ensures that Boyd doesn’t see the field.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Inonewordraider,
Here’s my guesses:
Huff – 98%
Jones – 85%
Ford – 50%
DMac – 5%
Henderson – 0%
December 27th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Huff ensures that Boyd doesn’t see the field.
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This cannot be overstated.
Michael Huff at 75% is at least as good as Jerome Boyd at 100% plus has veteran savvy to help make up for being a little hobbled.
December 27th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Those deep passes to DHB and Moore last week will open things up for Bush going forward.
December 27th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
What’s up Raider Nation?
December 27th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
For all of those league observers who thought the Raiders were mailing it in the rest of the year, think again. Oakland blew a late lead against the playoff-bound Lions in Week 15, but certainly showed up in that game. On Saturday, the Raiders beat a fired up Chiefs club and crowd fresh off of one of the biggest upsets in recent years. Oakland needs a Denver loss and a win at home versus the Chargers to win the AFC West.
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LOL!
December 27th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Okay, Nation, here’s my official playoff predctions
This week the AFC sees Raiders over Chargers, Chiefs over Broncos, Texans over Titans, Jets over Dolphins, Ravens over Bengals
Then we get these matchups:
1st seed: New England (bye)
2nd seed: Baltimore (bye)
3rd seed: Houston
4th seed: Oakland
5th seed: Pittsburgh
6th seed: New York Jets
It’d be Pittsburgh at Oakland and the Jets at Houston.
In the NFC, by the by, I’ve got:
1st seed: Packers (bye)
2nd seed: 49ers (bye)
3rd seed: New Orleans
4th seed: Dallas
5th seed: Atlanta
6th seed: Detroit
First round matchups would be Atlanta at Dallas and Detroit at New Orleans
December 27th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
What would the Raiders record be this year if they had only an average amount of penalties?
December 27th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
RAIDER MF NATION!!!
RAIDERS MOUNT UP!!!
COO COO COO COO COO COO !!!
December 27th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
RAIDER MF NATION!!!
RAIDERS MOUNT UP!!!
COO COO COO COO COO COO !!!
December 27th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Funny is that my brother predicted back in September that the Raiders will sneak in the playoffs, and then end up playing the Pats in Foxborough for AFC Championship! He did not say who would win, but funny how this may all come true now…
Raiders gave me a heart attack, but a good Christmas gift by winning…let’s start the year off with a bang and get this Division Championship!!!
December 27th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Even more funny than that…he’s a Ram’s fan!
December 27th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Jerryburger = KK Munster
December 27th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Is there any tension or bad blood created in the locker room by certain players like Huff guaranteeing they’ll play hurt and players like Ford and DMAC opting not to? I am pretty sure that would rub me the wrong way.
December 27th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
121.eddie2323 Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Is there any tension or bad blood created in the locker room by certain players like Huff guaranteeing they’ll play hurt and players like Ford and DMAC opting not to? I am pretty sure that would rub me the wrong way.
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Eddie…now dont be startin trouble. There are some diehards on here that dont want to hear about guys playing in pain. They would rather they sit out…they call them “smart”.
December 27th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Hwnrdr…
I want to get excited but fact is we need help to get in (even if we win). If we faced NE for the AFC championship?? Al would wake from the grave…
December 27th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
123.ElkGRaider Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Hwnrdr…
I want to get excited but fact is we need help to get in (even if we win). If we faced NE for the AFC championship?? Al would wake from the grave…
I know…maybe prematurely throwing it out there…
Who knows if they would be able to find Al again if that happens!
December 27th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
ALL U CAN DO IS BEAT THE TEAM IN FRONT OF U.THE RAIDERS HAVE HAD ENOUGH TROUBLE DOING THAT LATELY..
December 27th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
No trouble here… i am excited that Huff and possibly Jones will play. I realize DMAC is very unlikely to even suit up.
December 27th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Gio for two piks against SD. Mark it down.
December 27th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
This is just what I expected. Our season comes down to the last game against the Dolts. I love it!
December 27th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Giordano is one of those players that you hate because as a safety he cant tackle a running back, but he gets picks, so its like you cant be mad at him to much. Its a catch 22.
December 27th, 2011 at 12:59 pm
HOW MANY PENALTYS ON #26 THIS WEEK ?
December 27th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Just heard Bolden won’t be playing for the Ravens this weekend. That sucks! Flacco could have a long day.
December 27th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Did anybody else see L Murphy sitting behind the W’s bench?
Go hit the film room Murph you derelict!
December 27th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
90.ghostraiders Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 7:40 pm
The way the Raiders have been losing home games this season. ..I’m not sure if we were better off plating this game in San Diego. .. its pretty pathetic when a team has a losing record at Home. .. there was a time in my life when I knew That we had the game sealed if we played at home in front of the greatest fans in football. .sadly those days are gone!!
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Holy Schitt!! Ghost is actually criticizinng the Raiders? The geek must’ve run out of Koolaid this weekend or something.
Ghostraiders = Sheep in sheep’s clothing
December 27th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
MistaBrown Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Jerryburger = KK Munster
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I don’t cross-post, never have, you paranoid psycho.
December 27th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
BrownStains, did you have ANYBODY to spend X-mas with?
December 27th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
I know Tuesday is usually players’ day off, but I thought because of Saturday game, they already had Sunday off….. but I take it there is no practice today.
December 27th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Despite not doing well at home, we should be able to knock off San Diego and benefit from our ability on the road in the playoffs.
December 27th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
That is if Denver doesn’t choke. But, in that case our home status will have gone up from beating SD and help us in the first round as AFC West champs
December 27th, 2011 at 2:17 pm
Kyle Orton sucks. I have little faith in this guy to beat his former team.
Our hopes rest on Crennel’s Defense being able to shut down Tim Tebow & Willis McGahee
December 27th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
ALL U CAN DO IS BEAT THE TEAM IN FRONT OF U.THE RAIDERS HAVE HAD ENOUGH TROUBLE DOING THAT LATELY..
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truth
KC played terrible and we barely beat them. We tried to give the game away several times. Most teams would let us beat ourselves, but not Kansas Pity
all I have to say is, thanks for the opportunity Squaws, but the Raiders must play better if we want to sweep SD a week after they got embarrassed by Detroit
December 27th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
later gents – hope you all had a Merry Christmas!
December 27th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
btw,
if the Chiefs lose, they’ll most likely get a Top 10 draft choice and will NOT be stuck with Romeo Crennel as Head Coach in 2012
Right?
something to think about …
December 27th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Top to bottom talentwise.
Raiders
Chiefs
Chargers
Broncos
December 27th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
KK Munster,
Christmas been over since 2 days ago. What are you a mental retard?
Rhetorical question, old man, rhetorical…
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KoolKell Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
BrownStains, did you have ANYBODY to spend X-mas with?
December 27th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Any words out of the Dolts camp?
December 27th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Am I bored enough to go through the live chat playback?
December 27th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
9.RaiderRockstar Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 6:59 am
The Raiders won despite two interceptions thrown by quarterback Carson Palmer, 15 penalties for 92 yards, 435 yards allowed by the defense and a Chiefs kicker missing two field goals after making 22 straight since late September
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God’s favor shifted from Tebow to the Thugs of Oaktown?
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RR, Al’s got the man’s ear…….
December 27th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Cork seems to think the Chokers will just lay down…. But we went into Kc last year at game 17 much the same as San Diego… Remember what we did to a Kc team headed to the playoffs….I think Rivers always has some fight in him… The Raiders may or may not blow them out.. But I always expect a fight outta an Afc west team ..ain’t taking them lightly …
December 27th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Game 16… Week 17
December 27th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
If the Raiders want to beat the Chargers this week, they should really find a way to get the ball into Marcel Reese’s hands. Why, if Hue Jackson is such an offensive guru, hasn’t he found a way to do this more? The guy is a big play waiting to happen every time he catches a swing pass. Hue is an idiot.
December 27th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
Any words out of the Dolts camp?
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Their Chokers and fck Rivers …
December 27th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
On the 5th day of Xmas Kell’s true love gave to him….5 viagra pilllllllllls…4 packs of Vapor Rub….3 safeway coupons….2 new sets ofdentures a brand new Prada diapppppppppeeeerrrrr!
December 27th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Come on Kell with more Holiday classics….”wifey refused the sex ya now Kell is sittting on commode bowels moving bettttterrrrr….this xmas….on his backside late at nite….he’s crappin in thru the niiiittttteeee and this xmas will be a very schitty xmas for Kellllllll uggggh”….dun dun dun duh dun dun dunna dun
December 27th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Kell was it a very “brown” xmas for ya?
December 27th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
130.DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 12:59 pm
HOW MANY PENALTYS ON #26 THIS WEEK ?
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I say we shoot the load, 26 penalties, regain what is rightfully ours, and still kick the snot out of em, RAIDER STYLE!
December 27th, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Tell me what do y’all think will be a bigger drop on New Year’s….the Times Square ball or the drop at the Kelly’s household bathroom?
December 27th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Routt only gets one flag this week and plays stellar vs the Unchargeables
December 27th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
B, that’s a toughy, but ya got me thinkin!
December 27th, 2011 at 3:46 pm
I’m out for a while, got to pick up the lady from work……….Raider On!!! Troops!!!
December 27th, 2011 at 3:47 pm
Over/Under on when we set penalty record set at 10 min into 1st quarter.
December 27th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Kell..just joking my man…hope u enjoyed your loved ones and your bowels were kept in check…..lord knows the last few years the youngins didn’t like ya leaving your own dairy queen chocolate mikshake at the dinner seat
December 27th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
I say we shoot the load, 26 penalties, regain what is rightfully ours, and still kick the snot out of em, RAIDER STYLE!
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LOL.
If we win, I will not care one bit.
December 27th, 2011 at 3:50 pm
860TC…stop lying….none of us have women unless we are cool. Like MR and Kell!
December 27th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
none of us have women unless we are cool. Like MR
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Inflatable don’t count.
December 27th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Anyhow….B@uce will be back later
December 27th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
peace.
December 27th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
LA….kell’s wife is fine as hell….according to him…..too bad he hasn’t been intimate with her since Bobby Brown was in New Edition….instead he is making his own version of Sees Candy
December 27th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Hey Bootlicker, you have a nice x-mas?
December 27th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Firebaby! Congratulations on joining the prestigious Al Davis Cup winner club.
Next week I will teach you the secret handshake
December 27th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
fingers Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Cork seems to think the Chokers will just lay down
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he also thinks DHB is our 6th best receiver and said Boss would lead our team in receptions
December 27th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
People, I like Hue Jackson and his daring ways, even though they don’t always work. However, he is either stubborn to a fault or stupid. How can you go for bombs when a 1st down results in the same thing (i.e. a win. the risk/reward is not there at the end of the game when a 1st down wins it. It is even more apparent when he goes for a PAT instead of 2 points at that time in the game agaisnt Detroit. The extra point is no better than not getting an extra point in that situation with that little time to go in the game against Detroit. Finaly, how does he not call time out when KC is going to kick the field goal with 39 seconds and running. If he makes it, you have a little time left to get into FG range. If it gets blocked, like it did, you are already in FG range. these calls and non-calls tell me Hue is not very smart. I am yeeling out of my chair and I’m no football genius. If his footbal IQ doesn’t change next year he needs to go.
December 27th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
I remember that day in SD when we lost to Tampa Gay , I could not wait till next year to watch the Raideers try and get back to the superbowl. It’s been 10 long years since then and I can’t be more excited to watch this team on sunday ! CODE BLACK b!tches !!!!
December 27th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
Rivers will be going down, more often than a hooker on fleet week this Sunday…..Book it Dano….
December 27th, 2011 at 4:51 pm
In guessing lechler condo and jano makes probowl anyone else?
December 27th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
I think Tommy Kelly should get more ProBowl consideration than Seymour for this season…I havent heard much on that front though.
December 27th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
174..if they don’t it’s a crime
December 27th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
I agree on tommy rick ross kelly should get some love for probowl
December 27th, 2011 at 5:00 pm
Wow phillip rivers made it? Damn shame
December 27th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Congrads richard seymour
December 27th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
And sebass!!!!!!!
December 27th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
sup nation.got a question if we switched to 3-4 defense now who plays what.i thinking from left to right kelly henderson seymour and wimbley curry mcclain groves.
December 27th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
4got hend inj
December 27th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Raiders have three in the pro-bowl:
Mr. Seymour,
Mr. Lechler, & Mr. Janokowski!
December 27th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
How in the hell did rivers make it sad
December 27th, 2011 at 5:13 pm
3-4 Alignment
D-Line (L to R): Seymour, [Nose Tackle to be acquired], Kelly
Linebackers (S to W): Wimbley, McClain, Goethel, Curry.
Trevor Scott becomes the primary OLB backup.
Houston skates up and down the defensive line, creating mismatches.
December 27th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
How in the hell did rivers make it sad
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He gives Roger Goodell BJ’s and tossed salads ???
December 27th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Wow, a little surprised Seymour made it.
December 27th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Somebody tell Cork to get off his backside.
We shouldn’t be finding out about this from Twitter…
December 27th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
So Seymour, Lechler and SeaBass makes the Pro-Bowl…nice!
December 27th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
mcskinnnylegs Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
sup nation.got a question if we switched to 3-4 defense now who plays what.i thinking from left to right kelly henderson seymour and wimbley curry mcclain groves.
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I almost agree, although I actually think Curry is best suited at one of the OLBs, not interior. The less thinking for that guy, the better.
So I would say from left to right:
Front:Kelly (or Houston), Henderson (and newcomer NT), Seymour
Linebackers: Wimbley, New ILB (wish we still had Thomas Howard for this reason: COVERAGE!), McClain, Curry
Groves not a factor, and I think you have to do much better than Henderson at NT. He’s a cool guy, but way too old at this point.
So in conclusion, to go to a 3-4, the raiders have 5 of the 7 front starters, IMO. They would need a NT and a second ILB to partner with McClain.
And at DE they would have depth with Kelly, Seymour, Houston and Desmond Bryant.
What would you do with Shaughnessy though? He doesnt fit thaty scheme unless we force him as a situational pass rusher like Houston Texans tried with Mario Williams this season. They have similar body styles. Perfect 4-3 DEs. Does he have trade value?
December 27th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Seymour belongs in the Pro Bowl of idiots.
How many critical personal fouls and ejections has he had in the last two years?
December 27th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
I also think Kelly could be traded if we switch to 3-4 also. He likes to get upfield and might not be very good at being patient and eating up blockers at DE. Does he have any trade value, or is he a little too old now?
December 27th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Just read that Spagnolo is set (or so they say) to become Philly’s DC…funny, has he been fired yet? I hope that ain’t true and we somehow pick him up…would be a nice Spags/Waufle reunion!
December 27th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
My defensive coordinator wishlist is:
(1) Mike Nolan (if we go to 3-4)
(2) Spagnulo(if we stay as 4-3)
(3) Jack Del Rio (4-3 also).
December 27th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Big Rich Seymour a pro-bowler, that’s a joke, right?
Another example of living-high on past hogs.
Janiko, finally, well deserved, Lechler and Guy HOFs.
December 27th, 2011 at 5:27 pm
The probowl is total BS is Phillis Rivers is on the ROSTER. His 86.6 Qb rating and 19 INTS are Probowl material ? If that’s the case Palmer should be in too since he has like A 77.6 RATING with 16 INts … Fck Rivers !
December 27th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Alright Big Rich, I don’t know how any Defensive Tackle, involved in giving up 5.1 ypc, makes the Pro Bowl. But congratulations.
December 27th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
(2) Spagnulo(if we stay as 4-3)
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I like Spagnulo , and if he were to team up w/Waufle again it would be fn awesome ! He could solve our run d quickly…
December 27th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
I agree, Mayne!
Where is Nolan these days?
December 27th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
So Branch, Kelly, DMAC and Reece have been named Pro Bowl Alternates…
December 27th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
Chiefs to start starters vs. Broncos…
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7392249/romeo-crennel-kansas-city-chiefs-lay-vs-denver-broncos
December 27th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Now that Rivers made the Probowl he definitely wont care about Sunday.
December 27th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
draider and duck thanks for the response.you guys are right henderson cant get it done bu would be nice rotation guy.AND CURRY TO YEA I AGREE SOMEWHAT BUT i dont think hell sniff out screens and what not on the edge
December 27th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
bgi Rich gets the reputation pick. perhaps other players were afraid he would pinch ‘em out. . .
December 27th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Asomugha not only sits home for the playoffs but misses pro bowl too, plus he has to spend time in Philly.
There’s the trifecta of suckage.
December 27th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
8RaiderReign8 Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Now that Rivers made the Probowl he definitely wont care about Sunday.
Hey what’s up Reign? I don’t know about that…would be nice if he just chills and don’t want to get hurt before his Hawaii trip…but…
December 27th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Branch should be starting ! What about my boy Jon da killer Condo is he back at his status of pro-bowl long snap guy ?
December 27th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Wassup Hwnrdr. I was suprised we got 3, but Im more surprised about the alternates.
December 27th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
o and i would rotate shonasty with houston heck i’d even throw them at olb every now and again
December 27th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
I know, right? Maybe Kelly and Branch, heck all of them will play lights out for getting snubbed! Well, except for DMAC…
December 27th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
I know Tyvon Branch was hoping to get in.
I can see why Routt doesn’t make it cuz when they show most of the highlights of the receivers that DID make it you see # 26 chasing them into the endzone.
December 27th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Didn’t really look, but did Zach make it?
December 27th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Hey what’s up Reign? I don’t know about that…would be nice if he just chills and don’t want to get hurt before his Hawaii trip…but…
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Yea…lets hope he’s working on planning the family trip to Hawaii.
December 27th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Zach didnt make it!
December 27th, 2011 at 5:56 pm
Seymour is a Raider and he has my support. I want him to do well of course, but……him getting in just shows what a joke the whole thing really is.
Nobody in their right mind could honestly say he had a pro bowl year.
The two fg blocks were huge and it merits our appreciation, but not not enough to merit a pro bowl selection.
December 27th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
’sup fellas.
Congrats to Sebastion Janikowski. It’s an honor long overdue. This should probably have been his 3rd or 4th of these by now.
He struggled to live up to the hype of being a 1st rd pick early in his career. Plus he had other issues both on and off the field.
However, he’s been one of the best in the league for several years now, and I’m glad he’s finally getting recognized for it. Jano is a weapon.
Hopefully, this becomes an annual event as he keeps hitting big kicks for the Silver and Black for years to come.
December 27th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Bet you Nnamdi is the best CB in the game again by midway next season. He’s been playing man coverage for the past decade. Phily knows this, too. They’re going to give him time. They knew he was basically going to be a no-show this year. They weren’t going to change their entire system for him, so instead they just sacrificed a year to get him broken in. He’s playing a position he hasn’t played since Cal. Watch him start racking up the INTs next season.
December 27th, 2011 at 6:05 pm
If Matt Giordano were on New England or Phily, he’d be in. Print that.
December 27th, 2011 at 6:07 pm
I don’t know when the final votes were tallied, but I’m guessing Seymour’s game last week didn’t hurt him.
December 27th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Our new GM should cut everyone on our defense except for Giordano, and start over. He probably will too.
December 27th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
194.daraider09 Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
My defensive coordinator wishlist is:
(1) Mike Nolan (if we go to 3-4)
(2) Spagnulo(if we stay as 4-3)
(3) Jack Del Rio (4-3 also).
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I would also put current Raven LB coach and former Pats DC Dean Pees on that list also, if the new GM and Huey want to switch to a 3-4 scheme.
December 27th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
Tyvon Branch should have made it ahead of Eric Weddle??
Give me a break and how the heck did Cry Me a Rivers make the team? It’s a down year for him!
December 27th, 2011 at 6:28 pm
139.RaiderRockstar Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 2:17 pm
Kyle Orton sucks. I have little faith in this guy to beat his former team.
Our hopes rest on Crennel’s Defense being able to shut down Tim Tebow & Willis McGahee
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I agree.
The Queefs D needs to show up big and Battle and Jones need to run the rock hard. Orton can’t turn the ball over.
December 27th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Pound the Bush and get the ball to Reece as well!
The DisChargers D has no answer for Reece, Bush and D Moore!
Get the ball to the Boss as well!! Throw screens to T Jones and throw comeback routes to DHB and Murphy!
December 27th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
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2011 Raider Games
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Fourth: Sullivan44 Patriots 31 Raiders 14
Fifth: Fingers Raiders 24 Browns 17
Sixth: Zymurge Chiefs 28 Raiders 0 (WTF)
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December 27th, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Let DHB and Moore to some double moves to beat their man for long ballzz!
December 27th, 2011 at 6:33 pm
yay! SeaBass!
finally!
hating on Al as so many of you have done for his first round status is over.
Da Man!
December 27th, 2011 at 6:35 pm
Richard Seymour in the Pro-Bowl??? You have to be joking. How about: “Richard Seymour Should Be Slapped Upside the Head With an Ax-Handle Bowl” ??
That “Bowl” seems much more appropriate considering how Seymour played, and was constantly penalized!
December 27th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
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December 27th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
Sullivan44, # 217:
You, as well as most others have fallen for the “Nnamdi, shut down corner” myth. He has only 12 Int’s in 9 seasons. Lester Hays had 39 in the same time period. Matt Giordiano has had 3 this season. Rod Woodson had 73 Int’s, doing “pick 6’s” with 14 of those Int’s. This year “Nnamdi” fell to pieces and looked like a stooge.
Namdi is a slug and slouch, and needs to be slapped with an ax-handle, upside the head, just like Richard Seymour.
Am soooo sick of pretenders.
December 27th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
Gio has four Int’s, same with Routt I think.
December 27th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
Raiders 38 chokers 17
December 27th, 2011 at 6:52 pm
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Raiders 27 SD Not-so-Super Chargers 17
December 27th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Pro Bowl is blah…careless….I’m concerned with Jan 1st
December 27th, 2011 at 6:56 pm
al d. davis Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
Sullivan44, # 217:
You, as well as most others have fallen for the “Nnamdi, shut down corner” myth.
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And you’ve fallen for Al Davis’s excuse for not re-signing him. Those passing on the “myth” of Nnamdi being a shut down corner have far more credibility than Al Davis did. It’s only common knowledge.
December 27th, 2011 at 6:57 pm
I like Routt……most don’t but I do…..believes he makes big play
December 27th, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Nnamdi is gone. He was a good cb here but he isn’t a Raider. We can’t spend time on that topic anymore
December 27th, 2011 at 7:09 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. We can’t spend time on that topic anymore
Thank you! life moved on…
December 27th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
oh yeah ? stop talkin bout nnamdi huh ? these dufuses will stop talkin bout nnamdi when they stop talkin bout jruss and gruden and kiffin .
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same dudes tellin me not to bring up jim brown cus ” this is a raiders blog” stop talkin bout politics and racism then
December 27th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
Hey Qodrn -
raids 31
overchargers – 13
December 27th, 2011 at 7:10 pm
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Oakland 42
Chokers 17
December 27th, 2011 at 7:10 pm
I think the dischargers may be looking for some redemption for the past 3 meetings. They hate the Raiders and their fans hate the Raiders…I’m not sure that the chokes will just lay down.
On the other hand, KC hates the Raiders and might just lay an egg to let the donks win.
Yep, another conspiracy theory against the Raiders.
December 27th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
& yeah , u gotta like routt . wut many fans dont understand is ,, who else u gonna get thats better ? i mean, look around the league, we aint fina get revis. routt is very good. the TEAM needs defensive ends that cause pressure and tougher safeties. but we do need at least one more above average corner added to the roster
December 27th, 2011 at 7:16 pm
kansas city chiefs fans are saying get rid of dwayne bowe. that shows u how sensitively stupid fans are. that guy is a very good reciever , not perfect , not great , but who they think their gonna get to replace him ? i mean at least keep him and get another very good reciever opposite him.
thats how dumb raider fans act too , ” cut d.h.b. cut blah blah blah. ” naah we need to strategically replace average & useless guys like housh and huff & get rid of cancers like seymour & chris johnson .
December 27th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
AFC
Offense
Position
Player(s)
Quarterback
* Tom Brady, New England
Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh
Philip Rivers, San Diego
Running back
* Ray Rice, Baltimore
Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
Arian Foster, Houston
Fullback
* Vonta Leach, Baltimore
Wide receiver
* Wes Welker, New England
* Mike Wallace, Pittsburgh
A.J. Green, Cincinnati
Brandon Marshall, Miami
Tight end
* Rob Gronkowski, New England
Antonio Gates, San Diego
Tackle
* Joe Thomas, Cleveland
* Jake Long, Miami
D’Brickashaw Ferguson, N.Y. Jets
Guard
* Logan Mankins, New England
* Brian Waters, New England
Marshal Yanda, Baltimore
Center
* Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh
Nick Mangold, N.Y. Jets
Defense
Position
Player(s)
Defensive end
* Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis
* Andre Carter, New England
Elvis Dumervil, Denver
Interior linemen
* Haloti Ngata, Baltimore
* Vince Wilfork, New England
Richard Seymour, Oakland
Outside linebacker
* Terrell Suggs, Baltimore
* Von Miller, Denver
Tamba Hali, Kansas City
Inside/midde linebacker
* Ray Lewis, Baltimore
Derrick Johnson, Kansas City
Cornerback
* Darrelle Revis, N.Y. Jets
* Champ Bailey, Denver
Johnathan Joseph, Houston
Free safety
* Ed Reed, Baltimore
Eric Weddle, San Diego
Strong safety
* Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh
Special teams
Position
Player(s)
Punter
Shane Lechler, Oakland
Placekicker
Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland
Kick returner
Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh
Special teamer
Matthew Slater, New England
NFC
Offense
Position
Player(s)
Quarterback
* Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay
Drew Brees, New Orleans
Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants
Running back
* LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia
Matt Forte, Chicago
Frank Gore, San Francisco
Fullback
* John Kuhn, Green Bay
Wide receiver
* Calvin Johnson, Detroit
* Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
Steve Smith, Carolina
Greg Jennings, Green Bay
Tight end
* Jimmy Graham, New Orleans
Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta
Tackle
* Jason Peters, Philadelphia
* Joe Staley, San Francisco
Jermon Bushrod, New Orleans
Guard
* Jahri Evans, New Orleans
* Carl Nicks, New Orleans
Davin Joseph, Tampa Bay
Center
* Ryan Kalil, Carolina
Scott Wells, Green Bay
Defense
Position
Player(s)
Defensive end
* Jared Allen, Minnesota
* Jason Babin, Philadelphia
Jason Pierre-Paul, N.Y. Giants
Interior linemen
* Justin Smith, San Francisco
* Jay Ratliff, Dallas
B.J. Raji, Green Bay
Outside linebacker
* DeMarcus Ware, Dallas
* Clay Matthews, Green Bay
Lance Briggs, Chicago
Inside/midde linebacker
* Patrick Willis, San Francisco
Brian Urlacher, Chicago
Cornerback
* Charles Woodson, Green Bay
* Carlos Rogers, San Francisco
Charles Tillman, Chicago
Free safety
* Earl Thomas, Seattle
Dashon Goldson, San Francisco
Strong safety
* Adrian Wilson, Arizona
Special teams
Position
Player(s)
Punter
Andy Lee, San Francisco
Placekicker
David Akers, San Francisco
Kick returner
Patrick Peterson, Arizona
Special teamer
Corey Graham, Chicago
Rosters by team
* Asterisk denotes starter
AFC
Team
Player(s)
Balimore (7)
* Vonta Leach, fullback
* Ray Lewis, inside/middle linebacker
* Haloti Ngata, interior lineman
* Ed Reed, free safety
* Ray Rice, running back
* Terrell Suggs, outside linebacker
Marshal Yanda, guard
Cincinnati (1)
A.J. Green, wide receiver
Cleveland (1)
* Joe Thomas, tackle
Denver (3)
* Champ Bailey, cornerback
Elvis Dumervil, defensive end
* Von Miller, outside linebacker
Houston (2)
Arian Foster, running back
Johnathan Joseph, cornerback
Indianapolis (1)
* Dwight Freeney, defensive end
Jacksonville (1)
Maurice Jones-Drew, running back
Kansas City (2)
Tamba Hali, outside linebacker
Derrick Johnson, inside/middle linebacker
Miami (2)
* Jake Long, tackle
Brandon Marshall, wide receiver
New England (8)
* Tom Brady, quarterback
* Andre Carter, defensive end
* Rob Gronkowski, tight end
* Logan Mankins, guard
Matthew Slater, special teamer
* Brian Waters, guard
* Wes Welker, wide receiver
* Vince Wilfork, interior lineman
N.Y. Jets (3)
D’Brickashaw Ferguson, tackle
Nick Mangold, center
* Darrelle Revis, cornerback
Oakland (3)
Sebastian Janikowski, placekicker
Shane Lechler, punter
Richard Seymour, interior lineman
Pittsburgh (5)
Antonio Brown, kick returner
* Troy Polamalu, strong safety
* Maurkice Pouncey, center
Ben Roethlisberger, quarterback
* Mike Wallace, wide receiver
San Diego (3)
Antonio Gates, tight end
Philip Rivers, quarterback
Eric Weddle, free safety
NFC
Team
Player(s)
Arizona (3)
* Larry Fitzgerald, wide receiver
Patrick Peterson, kick returner
* Adrian Wilson, strong safety
Atlanta (1)
Tony Gonzalez, tight end
Carolina (2)
* Ryan Kalil, center
Steve Smith, wide receiver
Chicago (5)
Lance Briggs, outside linebacker
Matt Forte, running back
Corey Graham, special teamer
Charles Tillman, cornerback
Brian Urlacher, inside/middle linebacker
Dallas (2)
* Jay Ratliff, interior lineman
* DeMarcus Ware, outside linebacker
Detroit (1)
* Calvin Johnson, wide receiver
Green Bay (7)
Greg Jennings, wide receiver
* John Kuhn, fullback
* Clay Matthews, outside linebacker
B.J. Raji, interior lineman
* Aaron Rodgers, quarterback
Scott Wells, center
* Charles Woodson, cornerback
Minnesota (1)
* Jared Allen, defensive end
New Orleans (5)
Drew Brees, quarterback
Jermon Bushrod, tackle
* Jahri Evans, guard
* Jimmy Graham, tight end
* Carl Nicks, guard
N.Y. Giants (2)
Eli Manning, quarterback
Jason Pierre-Paul, defensive end
Philadelphia (3)
* Jason Babin, defensive end
* LeSean McCoy, running back
* Jason Peters, tackle
San Francisco (8)
David Akers, placekicker
Dashon Goldson, free safety
Frank Gore, running back
Andy Lee, punter
* Carlos Rogers, cornerback
* Justin Smith, interior lineman
* Joe Staley, tackle
* Patrick Willis, inside/middle linebacker
Seattle (1)
* Earl Thomas, free safety
Tampa Bay (1)
Davin Joseph, guard
December 27th, 2011 at 7:18 pm
Id love Bowe, hes a pro bowl caliber guy
December 27th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
Raiders. 31. Chargers. 23…. final! !
December 27th, 2011 at 7:22 pm
Lechler was drafted because we have a lot of 3 and outs and need a good punter.
Janikowski was drafted cause we need field goals cause we cant get to the red zone. 50 yard line in Jano range.
December 27th, 2011 at 7:22 pm
I’d take Bowe anyday over Murphy or TJ.
Hopefully #18 decides to show up again though.
December 27th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
go raiders
December 27th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
doesnt lebron james look so fresh and focused this season ? how do the lakers and kobe look ? hmm .. lol
. i mean , even u west coast king james haters gotta admit that while kobe is fallin off that lebron looks way better than him .
December 27th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
248.Flatulance Abundance Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:22 pm
Lechler was drafted because we have a lot of 3 and outs and need a good punter.
Janikowski was drafted cause we need field goals cause we cant get to the red zone. 50 yard line in Jano range.
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Jano was drafted becuz the prior year our kicker blew like 3 games by missing easy kicks in the final moments.
Al thought the kicker was actually costing us games and he was right.
I can’t recall who it was though. Cole Ford? Joe Nedney?
December 27th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Was it Jeff Jaeger?
December 27th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
why does it take a must win game for huff and t jones to want to play thru pain tho ?
December 28th, 2011 at 12:03 am
Sullivan44, #235
I hear ya Sully, but don’t feel you. On what basis of fact does your opinion arise that Nnamdi is a shut down corner ? I just never saw it the games he played, nor his stats taken historically.
Also, we are maybe in concert that AL D’s judgment was totally skewered in the latter years (same as many very elderly men), AL being totally responsible for the Raiders state of mediocrity since 1983, the Gruden years notwithstanding.
December 28th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
ghostraiders Says:
December 27th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
Raiders. 31. Chargers. 23…. final! !
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