Ford, Jones, Huff ready to roll; McFadden on ice
By Steve Corkran
Thursday, December 29th, 2011 at 11:54 am in Oakland Raiders.
Wide receiver Jacoby Ford, running back Taiwan Jones and free safety Michael Huff are practicing today, which makes it two straight days for all three and increases the likelihood of their playing Sunday against the San Diego Chargers.
The same can’t be said of running back Darren McFadden, who still isn’t healthy enough to practice and has missed the past 67 days with a midfoot sprain.
Coach Hue Jackson said he isn’t fond of using players in a game if they aren’t able to practice at all the week beforehand. In McFadden’s case, he might need a whole week’s worth of practice just to shake off the rust and get back into game shape.
Therefore, it’s almost a foregone conclusion that McFadden won’t play against the Chargers. It’s about the time when the focus should shift to whether McFadden would be able to play again if the Raiders qualify for the AFC Playoffs.
Even that seems like a long-shot, given the Raiders wouldn’t get a first-round bye and their first-round game would be either Jan. 7 or 8.
Defensive tackle Richard Seymour is back at practice after missing one day because of an illness. Fellow tackle John Henderson (knee) still isn’t healthy enough to practice. Henderson has to be very doubtful for Sunday’s game, at this rate.
Ford, Huff and Jones don’t appear to be experiencing any lingering effects from injuries that sidelined them for multiple games. In Ford’s case, he missed the past six games.
The only question is, will Ford be healthy enough to add kick-return duties to his workload. Jackson said Wednesday that he isn’t sold on that idea just yet.
We’ll check with Ford today to see how he feels about pulling double duty after being sidelined since Nov. 10.
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December 29th, 2011 at 11:55 am
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December 29th, 2011 at 11:55 am
Raider Nation-Station
12-29-11: RETURN OF THE MAC?
Even if DMC makes Fridays practice Hue may not use him Sunday. Heres why…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/raider_war_room
December 29th, 2011 at 11:56 am
The answer to that question according to Steve is NO.
December 29th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Looks like we’ll get all our other speed weapons back though.
Jones will give us the change of pace perimeter back we’ve lacked and Ford / Moore will keep Safeties from crowding the box, keying on Bush
December 29th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Got Dammit DMAC!
Jones and Bush will get us a win and DMAC better have his wheels on for the playoffs.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
McCann will probably handle return duties again
December 29th, 2011 at 12:00 pm
McCann will do just fine on returns.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
“McCann will do just fine on returns.”
He sure did look good last week.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
I like McCann ALOT!
So far no fumblidus…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
KC and Orton have the small ball West Coastian game that can defeat Denver Von-ted pass rush.
Plus, Dawkins has a neck injury
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Ole,
I hope you’re right. If i’m Romeo Crennel and I want to save my job … I’m telling Tamba Hali & Derrick Johnson to hit Tim Tebow in the mouth after every snap. whether it’s a pass or run play
I honestly think KC will mail it in though. They have nothing to play for and their fans at this point are just hoping for a HC not named Romeo and a higher draft pick. I should know – I have about 50 Cheifs fans for either friends or family
Denver will run the football at will (again). Tebow will have 2 scores and no turnovers (again). You might as well rewatch the last time these two teams played eachother and Orton aint any better than Cassel or Palko imo
December 29th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
I’d rather Dmac be ready to come back full strength and durable for next season at this point.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Hayes and you are such a dumb punk…go to Kell’s job? Why go up to anyone’s job to confront them? That’s fkin retarded! All he will do is call the cops. You think people enjoy being arrested? That’s why, just.like Kell did in 08, I set a place to meet. Noooooo but then you get on Mista and fly lame and false accusations as if you were a distraught high school btch! You defend a known racist who bragged to us about his white wife. He got personal first and got slammed for it. You two are like the kid in school who starts a fight and gets his ass whooped but tattle tells still!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Don’t worry McFadden will be ready for the pro bowl!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
I walk this fkin Earth with no fear to talk to anyone even if we don’t agree on all things. Kell had that chance and if you could hear the phone convo you could hear what kind of a chump he was….but you advocate cowardice because you’re a fkin coward too. Sure Kell knows football but its overshadowed by his bitterness and pure hate for Al…..speaking of which you defend someone who lives to dog our leader? Who side are you on? Hayes hardly anyone likes you and when you don’t post for a while no one even cares. You are insignificant with your hey its Great day to be a pom pom gal posts. Hopefully your new year doesn’t ever start…..now I’m done with it…I’ve proved my point as evidenced by Kell backing down again…now on to Raider football
December 29th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
“Don’t worry McFadden will be ready for the pro bowl!
That’s pretty funny.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
It’s amazing to me that DMAC could be selected to the Pro Bowl based off of the 6 games he was healthy all season and only 2 of those he rushed for over 100 yards!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
“Routt leads NFL with 16 penalties,”
Is this scheme or does he get burned that much that he has to hold so often?
How much are we paying this guy again….too much.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Routt is a liability any time the ball is in the air.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Pro-bowl is a practice in name recognition. Not actual performance. It should only be the coaches and gm’s voting.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Routt gets a lot BS calls because he covers so well. Do you watch the games, he has made some awesome saves.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Routt is the man
December 29th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
17.Silverandblack666 Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
“Routt leads NFL with 16 penalties,”
Is this scheme or does he get burned that much that he has to hold so often?
How much are we paying this guy again….too much.
18.Dakota Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Routt is a liability any time the ball is in the air.
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That’s the spirit!!!
Start the McClain bashing too so they can both come out and have big games AGAIN this weekend.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
McFadden is by far our best player. U guys need to can it and be thankful that we have such a great player. One of the few things al has gotten right over the past decade.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
routt has 10 penalties…at least 5 are bullschit…Routt is a good cb…its hard to play db in this flawed ass league today
December 29th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 11:47 am
No Vincent Jackson Sunday. That is good
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is he injured or just pouting again?
any other injured DOLTS we need to know about ???
who missed practice @ SD yesterday & today?
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Matthews missed as did Tolbert.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
McClain had a big game last week? Guess knocking down one pass is a big game for him these days lol.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Routt makes plays and gets bs calls all year…if we get in playoffs watch how he put the clamps on WRs and makes some bigtime ints!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Dakota Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
McFadden is by far our best player.
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It’s about the name on the front of the jersey!
If Jones balls throughout this playoff run, no denying that a Bush/Jones combo can be effective with the WRs and QB we have.
Have to give up something to get something and we need draft picks. Don’t have the Marc Davis syndrome where you fall in love with a player and can’t trade him.
Bye McFadden, Kelly, and ShoNasty.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
exactly. We need Jones perimter change of pace running and pass catching on screens.
Ford should not be used on kickoffs. If anything he should be used as a decoy and perhaps run a reverse with Ford and McCann and some fake reverses.
It will keep the Charger special teams off balance.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
AFC Pro Bowl starters:
Ray Rice, Baltimore
Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
Arian Foster, Houston
is DMAC the 1st or 2nd alternate ???
December 29th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
25.Dstomp Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 11:47 am
No Vincent Jackson Sunday. That is good
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is he injured or just pouting again?
any other injured DOLTS we need to know about ???
who missed practice @ SD yesterday & today?
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Matthews missed as did Tolbert.
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Matthews and Tolbert did not practice today?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Well at least you didn’t question Routt having a big game.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Jhill….dmac not leaving….no way bruh is that going down
December 29th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Matthews missed as did Tolbert
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U kidding me ???
December 29th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
DKnight007 Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
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Matthews missed as did Tolbert.
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Matthews and Tolbert did not practice today?
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haven’t for today yet, both didn’t practice yesterday though
December 29th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
^^^ haven’t HEARD for today yet
December 29th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
What up Nation?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
“Coach Hue Jackson said he isn’t fond of using players in a game if they aren’t able to practice at all the week beforehand.”
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Alright Steve… we got it! you don’t have to keep copy and pasting this same line in every article you write about dmc, we get it. Hue doesn’t like playing guys who don’t practice – we’ve heard this at least 100 times by now.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
490.RaiderRockstar Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Fk all Laker fans except Hwn
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co-signed Mr Brown’s comment
the Lakers and their fans are trash with Hwnrdr (and a few other semi pro bloggers like Dakota) being the rare exception
Thanks Mista and Rockstar! Sorry, but growing up in Hawaii, I never knew where Golden State was..but much appreciated!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
What’s up Thec?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
jhill….I’ve always liked Routt…sure we overpaid but I’m glad he is on our team
December 29th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
When I watch the games it seems like Routt is our best defender and he plays great, I was asking you folks about the penalties and is he worth Nnamdi money?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Thw disc WR you need to worry about i not VJ as he can get his when his head is in the game. The Wr that is the most dangerous is floyd…Also gates has been playing well as of late…
KC needs a kick in the azz for letting gaither go to sd for a cup of coffee
December 29th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Hoping McFadden is moving around enough so that he can make a go of it as long as we make the playoffs. Would be tough to come back after two months of doing nothing and not have lost a step or immediately pull a hammy or something.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Too bad CBs are judged by the Tds they give up and the penalties they get. Otherwise routt would be great lol
December 29th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
DKnight007 Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
exactly. We need Jones perimter change of pace running and pass catching on screens.
Ford should not be used on kickoffs. If anything he should be used as a decoy and perhaps run a reverse with Ford and McCann and some fake reverses.
It will keep the Charger special teams off balance.
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Tell me again why you think McCann would be playing offense? Or even on the field with the O for that matter?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Routt does get the most PI’s called on him, but you have to admit, most of them are BS. Also, when he does make plays, they are very good!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:28 pm
“jhill….I’ve always liked Routt…sure we overpaid but I’m glad he is on our team”
Pretty much how I feel as well.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:28 pm
Like i said about DHB his game would open up with the return of DMO. Now that JFORD is back look for them ALL to pick up where they left off when we played the disc this year.
disc is going to get smashed…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Hwnrdr= the man period no matter who his nba team is….but Lakers shall get tails whipped by the Dubs this weekend
December 29th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
All CBs are overpaid.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
I still prefer College hoops they play defense in college.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
“All CBs are overpaid.”
I buy into that!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
50.Method To My Madness Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Hwnrdr= the man period no matter who his nba team is….but Lakers shall get tails whipped by the Dubs this weekend
Hey, the way they played and stupidly handled their offseason…I woudln’t doubt it! But you know its gonna be a good game! Most of the time, it is!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
What’s good R.Nation…..
I love McFadden as much as the next man; and when I say this; please know that it has nothing to do with my fondness for Bush, but if we make the playoffs and McFadden doesn’t come back to play; I say we trade the guy for picks too. Yea, he’s our best player when healthy; but this is getting ridiculous. We can probably get at least 3 early picks for dude if we act now. One more foot or toe injury from now and the price goes drastically down. Lord knows I truly want to be wrong and McFadden stays healthy after this, but Lisfranc ain’t nothing to play with….the worst thing is the overcompensation he might put on the other foot…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
KC needs a kick in the azz for letting gaither go to sd for a cup of coffee
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Thec,
why? we could have had Gaither for 1 year at the vet minimum, but Hue Jax passed in favor of guys like Barnes, Heyer, Barksdale & Campbell.
Are ANY of those guys better than Jared Gaither?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
33.Method To My Madness Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Jhill….dmac not leaving….no way bruh is that going down
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Today, that is a very true statement.
Post season, with Taiwan Jones putting some good work in?
Might be a different conversation.
Have to start thinking about the salaries too. Palmer is making a lot of bread. How much will DMac want?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Jhill….Dubs are terrible? Back to back games shutting down all star players….Mark Jackson bring D to Oakland! Hand down man down….jhill you’re better than that
December 29th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Forgot about my man TJ..He is going to add another dimension to the smashing of the disc. They have not mailed it in however, they cannot cover our WR’s…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Come on guys u sound like niner fans who think butt humping wrs whole the ball is in the air is okay.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
jhill….I’ve always liked Routt…sure we overpaid but I’m glad he is on our team
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Ditto!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
“immediately pull a hammy” – that’s funny but true!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Laker and W’s games always good no doubt….lakers need more athletes for sure…ebanks is a good athlete…I say trade bynum and pao to orlando…get howard…try to sneak in Ryan Anderson who is a very good player….current guys can’t compete for a title and you need to find a pg bad
December 29th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Thec,
why? we could have had Gaither for 1 year at the vet minimum, but Hue Jax passed in favor of guys like Barnes, Heyer, Barksdale & Campbell.
Are ANY of those guys better than Jared Gaither?
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i cannot stand banes…
The young guys have promise and could be better however i dont like him in the west as he has looked really good. rivers doesnt get hit from the blind side…
oh yeah fk rivers…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Too bad CBs are judged by the Tds they give up and the penalties they get. Otherwise routt would be great
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LOL @ Dakota
what are MLB’s judged by that make 99% of Raider Nation think McClain is a stud?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Hopefully we actually use TJ for once though. I think there was only one game this season when he had meaningful touches. With Bush slowing down though, it would seem more likely Hue Jackman dials up his number this week.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
63.Method To My Madness Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Laker and W’s games always good no doubt….lakers need more athletes for sure…ebanks is a good athlete…I say trade bynum and pao to orlando…get howard…try to sneak in Ryan Anderson who is a very good player….current guys can’t compete for a title and you need to find a pg bad
I couldn’t agree more…but this is what the Lakers have needed in a long time, a point guard!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Bleeder
Don’t be silly. U would trade McFadden for a fifth rounder? Cuz that is what a rb coming off an injury would bring in.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
B,
I’ll hold off further comment on the Ws until I see them play a whole game.
Just watched some of the replay of last night Knicks game, and they actually looked decent because of Curry being outta the lineup.
But we all know your starting backcourt is Curry and Monta which just won’t get it done.
Trade Curry for a low post player and I think you might be on to something.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
J Hill Says:
Have to start thinking about the salaries too. Palmer is making a lot of bread. How much will DMac want?
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He’s scheduled to make a little less than 6M next year. Great price for his value whether we keep him or not; but we can surely get a lot for him especially at that price. If anything though; the last year of his deal is 2013, so I’m sure we’ll keep him another year (can’t knock that); but I would just hate to see him get hurt again next year and his value goes waaaaay down.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
But I will say I think it’s funny how you want to bring up Marc Jackson bringing defense to the Ws but won’t acknowledge Brown doing the same for the Lakers.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Dakota…miss me with the butt humpin thing…this is football and you know those ticky tack calls are lame….Routt can cover well and makes plays while having no pass rushing DEs…ever thought bout that?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
I don’t think The W’s will trade Curry…that could be stupid!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
I can tell you this when we get to the tournament, nobody will want to play us with our guys coming back…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
anyone watch the Lechler interview on raiders dot com? Ol’ Shane looks like he’s ripped out or something…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
46.raiderjhawk Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
DKnight007 Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
exactly. We need Jones perimter change of pace running and pass catching on screens.
Ford should not be used on kickoffs. If anything he should be used as a decoy and perhaps run a reverse with Ford and McCann and some fake reverses.
It will keep the Charger special teams off balance.
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Tell me again why you think McCann would be playing offense? Or even on the field with the O for that matter?
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Don’t know what your talking about.
Ford can be used with McCann on kickoffs, but Ford would be mostly used as a decoy. I don’t think he should be running kickoffs back at this point. He needs to be used primarily as a WR and coming out the the backfield on those little quick screens where Ford busts to the outside and out runs everybody.
Put both Ford and McCann on kickoffs and do some reverses and fake reverses. Keeps the Charger special teams off balance and they won’t be ready for it when it comes to giving them different looks and and something else to think about.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
Dakota Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Bleeder
Don’t be silly. U would trade McFadden for a fifth rounder? Cuz that is what a rb coming off an injury would bring in.
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McFadden’s salary is so cheap the next two years, I actually think we can get a lot for him. I can see a couple teams taking the big risk for him. His contract peaked this year with him making over 8 this year, but he’s in the 5’s the next two years, and everyone in the league still knows his ceiling is ridiculously high… I see a couple 2’s and a 3, maybe even a 1 and a 3 (draft pick wise) if we ship him out this off-season.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
I say trade bynum and pao to orlando
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Hell to the naw!!!!
We just need a younger PG.
Dallas’ #1 pick might be #1 overall.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
74.Thec07 Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
I can tell you this when we get to the tournament, nobody will want to play us with our guys coming back…
I agree! And I believe someone in the NFLN has said that also…that no one would want to face The Raiders in the playoffs!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
The person who is going to benifit the most with our guys coming back is MBUSH. The running lanes will go back to being full open as you can not stack the box with DMO DHB and JFORD playing….
December 29th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
McClain is a stud, he just needs to be coached up better. Most of the time he gives up huge runs is because he is trying to shoot the gap too soon. He needs to learn to wait just a few seconds longer. On pass plays, he only covers when the safety is supposed to help. It usually comes late or its just Calvin Johnson is awesome.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Put both Ford and McCann on kickoffs and do some reverses and fake reverses. Keeps the Charger special teams off balance and they won’t be ready for it when it comes to giving them different looks and and something else to think about.
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That’s what’s UP…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Jhill…trade a pg with mark jackson as coach? You realize Mark Jackson was a top 10 pg all time right? Curry won’t be traded…Monta will be tho…I bet for Rudy Gay or Andre Igoudalia…but we have our post guys now
December 29th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
And with Bush only needing 89 yards to reach his first 1,000 yard season…watch out for the Bush man!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
82.Thec07 Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Put both Ford and McCann on kickoffs and do some reverses and fake reverses. Keeps the Charger special teams off balance and they won’t be ready for it when it comes to giving them different looks and and something else to think about.
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That’s what’s UP…
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Save that for the playoffs!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
hwnrdr, whats good bruh? The league has yet to see the Raids put on a complete game. I beleive the tournament will provide that opportunity.
I will say this with our O, we will not be 1 and done…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Thec07 Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
I can tell you this when we get to the tournament, nobody will want to play us with our guys coming back…
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I’ve been saying that all along. If we get McFadden back close to the level he was at earlier in the year — and I still contend the defense is not playing to the level of the sum of its parts and has the potential to step up in a big way — then yeah, we can go a long way and I’d have absolutely no fear of the Ravens, Pats, Steelers, Texans … nobody.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
I’d have absolutely no fear of the Ravens, Pats, Steelers, Texans … nobody.
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Truth
December 29th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
jhill I got an excellent young pg for Lakers next year……he plays at Mizzou now. He has greant handles and floor vision plus he can create his own shot. Has pro quickness and is a great teammate
December 29th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson, RBs Ryan Mathews and Mike Tolbert and DE Travis LaBoy missed practice Wednesday. All questionable for Sunday.
9 minutes ago
December 29th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
It’s up to you guys who you trade, B.
All I know is they both can’t start for you in the backcourt if you want to be a contender.
I think Monta is he better player though. His speed is ridiculous. Curry is a worse defender than D Fish, lol.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Save that for the playoffs!
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Can’t argue that…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Paradise…..sd don’t wanna play Sunday. It may be an ass whipping ofall ass whippings
December 29th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Yeah, little cuzzo in purple and gold would be hilarious for YOU.
How would that work?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Jhill you ain’t seen curry d on rose the other nite then…don’t say a statement with no backing my friend…rose vs la then up in oakland next nite shows otherwise…monta not a pg…u don’t know this?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
86.Thec07 Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
hwnrdr, whats good bruh? The league has yet to see the Raids put on a complete game. I beleive the tournament will provide that opportunity.
I will say this with our O, we will not be 1 and done…
to take a page out of your book, THE TRUTH!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Paradise…..sd don’t wanna play Sunday. It may be an ass whipping ofall ass whippings
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sure hope, was with my brother & sister n law over x-mas, she a x- SD cheerleader, family is split hahahaa
sprolles and sciffres and kaeding were at the wedding….
sciffers told me janikowski is a fall-down drunk.
we already know that lol
I see a big win, just hop orton steps up
December 29th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
Meth – Maaan, my boys got caught up last night against Georgetown looking forward to that Kentucky game this Saturday. I’m sure Pitino tried to keep ‘em focused; but it’s impossible for those kids to walk around the city and not get their ears filled with all that UK/Louisville hype being that’s the biggest DAY in the state year in, year out.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
I am banking on the DHB, FORD, MOORE wr sets will intimidate defenses and get Bush/0-line back rolling around 100 ypg
December 29th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
jhill….fk u mean how does that work? Easy he gets drafted and plays for Lakers! U think I won’t wear his jersey? Puhleeze I’m at the Fakeppl center…u want tix?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
i dont like him in the west as he has looked really good. rivers doesnt get hit from the blind side…
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until he meets Kam Wimbley (again)
December 29th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
anyone got a link to that Mike guy that makes youtube highlights of game?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Bleeder….big east always is tough…don’t sweat loss…louisville and uconn for big east title in madison square in march…without a doubt…marquette maybe too
December 29th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson, RBs Ryan Mathews and Mike Tolbert and DE Travis LaBoy missed practice Wednesday. All questionable for Sunday.
9 minutes ago
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Out of all those questions marks Laboy is the biggest as they have very little depth, and he has been playing good…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Jano a fall down drunk? So am I! I dig jano! Jano fall down drunk hitting 60 yarders
December 29th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Bleeder….big east always is tough…don’t sweat loss…louisville and uconn for big east title in madison square in march…without a doubt…marquette maybe too
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Even though we owned ‘em the last 7 games, I gotta admit the Cuse is the real deal this year. Only thing that might stop them is karma for all that foul off the court ish…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
I am banking on the DHB, FORD, MOORE wr sets will intimidate defenses
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That is a nightmare for a DCO. Only thing you can do is try to play some goofy cover 2,or zone BS CP will exploit.
Try going mano e mano against this trio…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
I’M BUYING BEERS AT PLAYOFF GAME..
December 29th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
I drink, I fall down…what’s the problem?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Puhleeze I’m at the Fakeppl center…u want tix?
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LOL!
Will fasho take the ticket hookup though.
Dem shidds ain’t cheap!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
UCONN if we talking college basketball.
drummond, lamd, napier, boatright, roscoe smith, on and on and on…..
back to back
UNC cant play defense.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
RRS…what will King Darrius bring for his loyal subjects this Sunday?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
anybody got that guys SN on youtube for raider highlights?
December 29th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
HWNDR,BEEN A TAD INIBREIATED A TIME OR 2,BUT NEVER FELL DOWN..
December 29th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
85.J Hill Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
82.Thec07 Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Put both Ford and McCann on kickoffs and do some reverses and fake reverses. Keeps the Charger special teams off balance and they won’t be ready for it when it comes to giving them different looks and and something else to think about.
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That’s what’s UP…
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Save that for the playoffs!
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This last game versus the Dis-Chokers IS a PLAYOFF GAME brotha!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Bleeder….why you think I don’t mention Cuse? Fk that program! Kids? Wives knew? Wife was a sex object as right of passage? Sick!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Wouldn’t be surprised if Vincent Jackson sits this one out as his final “F U” to AJ Smith……
December 29th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Maybe 170 yards and him and Bush goes over the Century mark!
December 29th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
And no I didn’t see D Rose against the Ws the other night.
D Fish “held” Rose to zero points for most of he first half. I think he hit at least 4 3 pointers for 12 of his 22.
His 3 wasn’t falling against the Ws so Curry “held” him?
Yeah, ok.
Monta is a shoot first PG like Rose and Westbrook. I’d take him over Curry. Tomayto … tomahto.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
114.DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
HWNDR,BEEN A TAD INIBREIATED A TIME OR 2,BUT NEVER FELL DOWN..
LOL…I don’t anymore…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Thec,
why? we could have had Gaither for 1 year at the vet minimum, but Hue Jax passed in favor of guys like Barnes, Heyer, Barksdale & Campbell.
Are ANY of those guys better than Jared Gaither?
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Way to conveniently neglect the fact that he failed his physical for us…
December 29th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
floyd is the guy tht torrched us last year, cannot let him have a game…Need to hit rivers in the mouth a ton, and often..
December 29th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
Bleeder….why you think I don’t mention Cuse? Fk that program! Kids? Wives knew? Wife was a sex object as right of passage? Sick!
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yea, that is some sick ish; and karma will come around for them eventually; but I’m sure fate won’t punish the kids currently in that situation who had nothing to do with it. The program and personnel surrounding will get whats coming to ‘em but those kids they got now are balling out….
When does Mizzu play Baylor? That should be a good one.
December 29th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
DIRT LOT is right near a perfect beer stand as well….never fell down ol DIRT? Damn you got great gravity my friend. Bears game I fell a few times lmao
December 29th, 2011 at 12:59 pm
During the game on sunday against the disc ALL of you doubters that come on the blog need to take a day off from the blog that game.
the KC game was pathetic example of the woe is mentality that pervades the Raider NATION…
December 29th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
jhill…monta isn’t a pg at all! Curry is the better player….monta will be gone
December 29th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
GREAT GRAVITY BAT MAN…
December 29th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
U GOING 2 MAKE THE GAME THEC
December 29th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Looking back, it seems fitting that the season is coming down to the final game. We need to win, and get some help. 9-7 would be a decent record after the last 8 seasons. I hope Sunday at 4:15 I am not wondering again how we lost to Detroit!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
?
December 29th, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Hey, the last game (Detroit) us fans did our part! This Sunday, hey better do their part as well (looking at you Chuck B!)
December 29th, 2011 at 1:08 pm
Thec…its exactly why I didn’t post that day….Dell told me at halftime we were destined to win…how many would have believed that at 11:30am PST on Saturday?
December 29th, 2011 at 1:08 pm
sdutChargers S.D. U-T Chargers
Vincent Jackson and Mike Tolbert still out … Ryan Mathews back to practice.
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December 29th, 2011 at 1:08 pm
131, I was cursing like a drunk sailor at the end of that Detroit game, staring in disbelief at the field!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Who’s going to the game?
December 29th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Defense Raiders, defense!!!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
I prefer matthews playing…he fumbles…I can go for a fumble or three
December 29th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
Jlofty…b auce,DIRT LOT,Hwnrdr,707raiders,Dell, among others. Norco Bob always!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
Out of all those questions marks Laboy is the biggest as they have very little depth, and he has been playing good…
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Thec,
the only Raider scared of Travis LaBoy is Jason Campbell and i’m pretty sure he ain’t playing …
December 29th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
Vincent Jackson and Mike Tolbert still out … Ryan Mathews back to practice.
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sweet!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
RRs ouch…I still cringe at that shot he put on JC
December 29th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
what will King Darrius bring for his loyal subjects this Sunday?
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ROG,
7 catches for 160 yards and 1 TD
December 29th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
those of you at game are blessed.
I putting $$$$ together for a playoff game in OAK, can stay with my sis in SF to afford it, take the BART to game. Need tik tho.
just win baby!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Like I said, there will be 14 of us on Sunday! Can’t wait to get back to the O!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Beach…I was speechless…you’re a stronger man than me…but Detroit game isn’t important now cuz its gone and past….but no excuse for a loss sunday
December 29th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
SD 3rd down coversion allowed defense is worse than ours at 49% !!!!
wow.
we just need to force a few turnovers and get up on this team and watch them piss on themselves in a blowout loss.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Paradise….if they get in….you better get on the phone and hit up all ticketmasters! A playoff game is what we all need no matter when u reside…been too long
December 29th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
RRS…if dhb get 7 rec 160 yds and 1 td this Sunday…I’m getting his jersey!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
yeah, I needa drop loot for that game.
But ha, yeah DHB get a grand recieving, I think the league and fans will give him Most Improved Player in the league.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
I think if we get up early on SD they officially quit…..I wanna see us go down and score tds on first couple of possessions…go up 14-0 and watch rivers just air it out and ignore run game. We were built by Al to beat SD
December 29th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
1 MORE TIME..THE O-LINE GIVES PALMER THE TIME,DHB WILL BE HUGE..FORD ALSO
December 29th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Who in hear has the balls to admit they were wrong about DHB? Remember training camp post? Wasnt Hagan supposed to start over everyone or else Hue was gonna hear it?
December 29th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
U GOING 2 MAKE THE GAME THEC
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Wont be able to make it however, the following Sunday I will make.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Alexis Smith or King Darrius should win Most Improved…no other two guys stunk like they did…but dhb I give it to cuz folks laughed at him…even the b auce
December 29th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 1:08 pm
Thec…its exactly why I didn’t post that day….Dell told me at halftime we were destined to win…how many would have believed that at 11:30am PST on Saturday?
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I beleived however, 99% of the blog had fell off the bus…
December 29th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
We need to do something different this game and use our T.E for a change. Should be open all day with our WR’s speeding down the field.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Thec…playoff game may be Saturday but more than likely Sunday cuz Warriors play Saturday vs jazz…but for selfish reasons I want it Saturday cuz Oakland would smack too hard that nite….all of the bzies and bzies
December 29th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
LOOKING 4WARD TO SEE’N BOTH OUTSIDE WEAPONS AVAILABLE 4 #3.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
….Dell told me at halftime we were destined to win…how many would have believed that at 11:30am PST on Saturday?
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I told Thec and Lefty the same thing at halftime and didn’t post again until the game was well over.
I blame myself for us losing to Detroit. Didn’t believe Chuck B would get it done and said so right after Curry walked into the endzone.
Sent bad karma that week. Wasn’t going to do it again last week.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
I agree with the idea of using our TE…palmer never reaally be big on passing to TEs but Myers and Boss can make plays…we got almost all hands on deck and its up to Hue and staff to get em prepared this Sunday…this is it! No more excuses..we are not an excuse team…we got enuff to win
December 29th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
148.Method To My Madness Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
RRS…if dhb get 7 rec 160 yds and 1 td this Sunday…I’m getting his jersey!
you and me both!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Vincent Jackson (groin) was held out of practice again on Thursday.
The always reliable San Diego Union-Tribune expects V-Jax to sit out against the Raiders, which should lead to more snaps for rookie Vincent Brown. Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter Dec 29 – 3:16 PMPlayer Outlook
Game Log
Career Stats
Draft Advice
Mike Tolbert – RB – Chargers Mike Tolbert (hamstring) missed practice again on Thursday.
Tolbert is falling behind Ryan Mathews (calf), who returned to the field today. Check back Friday afternoon for an update on Tolbert’s status for the Raiders game. Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter Dec 29 – 3:14 PMPlayer Outlook
Game Log
Career Stats
Draft Advice
Ryan Mathews – RB – Chargers Ryan Mathews (calf) returned to practice on Thursday.
It looks like his absence Wednesday was precautionary. Barring a setback, the explosive second-year back should be active for Sunday’s game versus the Raiders. Mike Tolbert remains sidelined by a hamstring injury.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Great to see some of you come around on DHB.
The way this kid works his arsse off sold me from day 1.
DHBeast!!!!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:29 pm
Jhill! What! You were reason I got sadly drunk after lions loss? No laker tix for u if lil cuz plays there!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
The Raiders will Roll the Chokers….also don’t give a Fk what the media says..
The Chefs will beat the Donks…. Donks always fold under pressure…
Donks Defense?.. Missing in action the last two weeks…
December 29th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
SHOULD HAVE THROWN #17 IN THERE AS WELL..
December 29th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
I can say with ease that DHB isn’t a natural WR.
But he plays hard, tough football and plays with an edge and uses his raw athelticism and speed to make plays.
Being that he played 1 year of high school football and 2 years of college, he is getting better every week at 22 yrs old.
Great story.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
if dhb get 7 rec 160 yds and 1 td this Sunday…I’m getting his jersey!
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ROG,
the Dolts will focus on Moore, Ford, Bush and getting pressure on Palmer.
that should lead to big games from Reece, DHB and possibly one of Boss, Murphy or Schilens.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
jhill you were sold…I wasnt
December 29th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
you mean jersey? Heading to Concord after work to see if the Image has one!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
As I said last month…and dummies from NFLN now agree…a raider team in playoffs is not what you want….battle tested and ready for war
December 29th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Does DHB go back to the bench with Ford and Moore both healthy?
December 29th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
I have DHB as MUP. Never lost the faith.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
MMM, I don’t keep the anger inside. I guess that’s why I don’t have an ulcer.
I am feeling confident that things are going to go our way Sunday, and the Oakland Raiders will find a way into the playoffs!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
So I’m wondering guys…we came out last time vs sd power running…does hue do that again or go with his 3 wr sets? Obviously I want tonga lead blocking because I don’t think they can stop us. But I can see Hue going for the kill with big plays with dmoore and some nice plays to reece
December 29th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
The Raiders will be a nightmare for the Nfl…
Good…
December 29th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
I get what you were saying about producing based on where he was drafted.
I just got past that long ago and knew the guy would be a “contributor”.
I’d like to see him used in the slot with Moore and Ford back.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
speaking of NBA ..
Go Heat!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
Beach I hear ya…I don’t think it was a function of holding it in…I was confused as to how we could blow that…but its all minor to a major…water under the bridge
December 29th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
does hue do that again or go with his 3 wr sets?
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LOL!
I think we all know what type of offense Hue prefers. I expect to see plenty of Moore, Ford, and DHB early. If we get up 2 scores in the 2nd half, we’ll probably see Tonga.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
I can admit that I considered DHB our # 4 or # 5 receiver. The same can be said about Bush being # 2. These 2 guys have avoided the injury bug and are stepping up when needed. You have to love that!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
Does DHB go back to the bench with Ford and Moore both healthy?
I’d like to see him used in the slot with Moore and Ford back
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Wiggle,
King Darrius isn’t sitting on the bench for a smurf with 17 catches who hasn’t played in over a month!
child please
December 29th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
RRS….Heats vs Bulls part 2 in May for sure…NY needs a real pg…Douglas is a lead guard
December 29th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
I have DHB as MUP.
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Forgot about the MUP trophy.
How’s that race going?
I thought Lefty and I were the only 2 guys who picked DHB?
December 29th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
J Hill Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Does DHB go back to the bench with Ford and Moore both healthy?
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I doubt it. It seems like Ford would be coming off the bench.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Method… I think it’s all gonna work…. Norv will have that ” what happened” look on his ignorant face …
December 29th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Shane Battier & Norris Cole, baby!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Bush is a steady RB, but he does lack those big plays, hopefully taiwan can gash a couple long ones. SD run D is about as bad as ours. We should be fine.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
ROCKSTAR,WILL U GET THE KC-DENVER GAME IN PODUNK ?
December 29th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
child please
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Really ?????????
I know you don’t talk like that.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
NORV TURNER=BITTER BEER FACE
December 29th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Last I checked….Dmoore is far ahead of everyone on the MUP list
December 29th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
I can admit that I considered DHB our # 4 or # 5 receiver.
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Same here.
Had him #4 starting the season.
Didn’t want him cut though. Knew he could contribute.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Even with the time he missed B?
December 29th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Did Glass Schillens play last week? what happened is he nicked again or is he now in the dog house for not catching the game winner?
December 29th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Moore… Ford….DHB…. Bush….. Jones…….
Yikes…. To much for the Chokers….. Palmers said last night….. This is what it’s all about…. Big games…
December 29th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
I am a big Michael Bush fan, but he needs to kick it back in high gear this Sunday! We need him to get 100 + yards from scrimmage.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
WILL U GET THE KC-DENVER GAME IN PODUNK ?
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Yup
I’ll probably get Jets/Dolphins or Titans/Texans early along with the usual worthless Rams game.
Then it’ll be KC/DEN late. Doubtful Fox network goes double header to televise Bucs/Falcons or Cards/Seahawks
December 29th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Ok guys MR aka Alberta is here…no time for his nonsense… catch ya a lil later….CODE BLACK
December 29th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Anyone think Hue will call another fake punt or field goal this week?
December 29th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
By Method! I love you too!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
I am a big Michael Bush fan, but he needs to kick it back in high gear this Sunday! We need him to get 100 + yards from scrimmage.
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I see Bush getting 95 on the ground and maybe 15-20 receiving
December 29th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
We’re scoring Td’s this week…. Won’t need any fake schidt
December 29th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
I say run the same Fake FG. why not?
December 29th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Of course it’s all going to come down to Veldheer-Wiz-Satele-Carlisle-Barnes kicking some royal arsse!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
If the Raiders make the playoffs, it won’t be the wildcard …
If we win and Denver loses, who do we play at home?
Patriots, Ravens, Steelers, Texans or Bengals (yes, they will win) ?
all of those are TOUGH games!
December 29th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
who is the class of the NFC?
I see the G-Men handling Dallas with Romo banged up.
Packers, Lions, Saints, Falcons, 49ers or Giants ???
December 29th, 2011 at 1:56 pm
OAk win and Den loss =
hosting the steelers.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Gonna be a tough game… But I see the Ravens getting by the Bungles by 3…
December 29th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
LET JANO SWEEP RIGHT..MAN HAS GOT RAIDER SPEED..LMFAO
December 29th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
I think Dalton and Tebow are both going to crack under the pressure this week.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
SAINTS
December 29th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Hosting the Steelers, unless the Ravens lose to Bengals. Then, it would be Ravens.
December 29th, 2011 at 1:58 pm
LET JANO SWEEP RIGHT..MAN HAS GOT RAIDER SPEED
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LOL!
I’d rather try to Lechler fake punt pass to Rock Cartwright …
December 29th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Raiders would whip the Steelers with Carson Palmer at the helm.
I hope we get to play them at home. You know Little Richard wants another peice of Roethlisberger!
December 29th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
The Ravens want that seeding….they don’t wanna go into the playoffs with a loss to the Bungles….. And Tebows over rated and media hype… And other assorted tebow leg humpers …
December 29th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
and yet another sell out… nice work Amy and Mark. NFL exec of the year has got to be Amy Trask.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
the Steelers can probably beat the Browns without Big Ben, like they shut out the Rams last week.
Do you think they’ll try with a Home playoff game at stake?
That would be funny if the Ravens lost to Cincy and the Steelers won with Charlie Batch and we got to host Baltimore in RD1
December 29th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
who is the class of the NFC?
I see the G-Men handling Dallas with Romo banged up.
Packers, Lions, Saints, Falcons, 49ers or Giants ???
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Giants-Cowboys is a near impossible game to pick. That game could be a nail-biter, or won by either team by 28. Cowboys definitely should’ve won the last one, but I guess I think the Giants will win this one based on homefield advantage.
Packers and Saints are clearly the class of the conference, IMO. Niners have the best D, but I just don’t see them being able to score with those teams. I think a team like the Lions could give the Niners all they could handle.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
NFL exec of the year has got to be Amy Trask.
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no kidding!
solid hire by Al
December 29th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
I still want the Jets to win the early game, so we have 2 teams to hope for in the afternoon: Chiefs and/or Ravens.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
With Ford, Jones, Moore, and Bush, Palmer has some weapons to work with.
I like our chances on Sunday.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Lol…Big Ben went down like a wet sack of crap when Seymour smacked him….
December 29th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Amy Trask would make a great GM.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
If Amy really wants be executive of the year, she will bring back Gruden and Bill Callahan.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Big Ben went down like a wet sack of crap when Seymour smacked him….
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maybe Seymour should pretend Ryan Mathews is a r@pist on Sunday?
December 29th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
I loved that smack by Seymour. rapelisburger is a big dude… by the way, i work part time where the alleged rape took place and every employeee that has been there for a while, and there are many, said it was a rape and there is a cover-up. The pres of Harrahs / harveys is a real scum.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
If Amy really wants be executive of the year, she will bring back Gruden and Bill Callahan
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what about Marc Trestman & Rich Gannon?
December 29th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Huff’s return is huge for this game. River’s most reliable target is Gates. He’ll still get his, but Huff should be able to contain him and prevent him from getting deep. Take away that bread and butter option, and then Rivers needs to rely on his WRs to stretch the field. Routt is a good matchup for VJ, so I like the Raiders chances here to cover tight enough to get consistent pressure on Rivers. When that happens, it’s choke time for Phillip!
December 29th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Get some Wheaties and milk for Part Time, get him healthy just in time for the playoffs and run the effin’ table! Yayah!!
The Kool-Aid is pouring, btches! Want some?
December 29th, 2011 at 2:10 pm
The pres of Harrahs / harveys is a real scum
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it’s a casino, man.
at the end of the day, money always wins out
Vegas & Tahoe ain’t known for manners, morals or ethics
December 29th, 2011 at 2:10 pm
what about Marc Trestman & Rich Gannon?
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Maybe Gannon could replace Tom Flores on the radio broadcasts.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:10 pm
beach Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
I still want the Jets to win the early game, so we have 2 teams to hope for in the afternoon: Chiefs and/or Ravens.
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After a huge loss (Giants) two ways a team can respond fold or furious thought for sure the Jets had the pride to beat down Miami. However an ESPN “insider” on ESPN radio this morning said Ryan and team seemed deflated
December 29th, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Jets still have a chance to make playoffs, right?
December 29th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
So we sold out? Who would have thought that? Wasn’t it said on here that we won’t sell out another game after the Bills loss?
December 29th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Rivers will throw a couple picks Sunday…
December 29th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Routt is a good matchup for VJ
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VJ likely out so Routt vs Floyd or Brown
December 29th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
I would rather face TJ Yates in the playoffs on the road rather than Rapelisburger limpin at home…plus I was at the Texans game this year when we beat them with Schaub, and there were plenty of Raider fans in attendance including myself
Most thrilling and enjoyable game I have ever been to in my life and I will be on the phone as soon as the clock strikes double zero once we get the wildcard..
Easy W
December 29th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Yep… Jets have slime chance …
December 29th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Jets would need the Raiders to lose…. That ain’t gonna happen ..
December 29th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Tebow can not prevail. The AFC West championship is our destiny. It is in the cards. The fact that Kyle Orton is playing against the Broncos is a sign from the football gods. Tebow’s time is over. This is the year of Al Davis not Timothy Tebow.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Fk Tebow… And the Donks …
December 29th, 2011 at 2:17 pm
…or another possibility. Tebow and the Broncos win the Super Bowl. During the post game ceremony, the rapture comes and the world ends just like the Mayans predicted.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:17 pm
The Donks will fold…
December 29th, 2011 at 2:17 pm
Don’t count KC out. Many players want Crennel to come back and Orton definitely would like to put a hurt on Denver.
Hes got the weapons to do it. They beat a dinged up Green Bay. They can handle the Donks.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
just like the Mayans predicted.
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I thought it was supposed to go down in December?
December 29th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Good…true..kc has lots to play for…. Most of all aginst an Afc west for…
December 29th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Been a while since we’ve been in the post season hunt…
December 29th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
I think the Jets can get in if the Bengals lose, so they can’t be that deflated!
December 29th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Jhill..next dec 21st…2012
December 29th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
ABP, One thing is certain: Tebow will never win a Super Bowl!
December 29th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
What a dumb move it was by horseface to let Orton go if he beats them…and all for saving 2 mil?
2 mil is not worth trading your playoff hopes for, horseface sucks as gm and he sucked in big games as a qb contrary to what people give him credit for…it should be terrel davis and oline who should get the credit for those superbowls…not ratface or horseface
December 29th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
Suggs, Ngata, Lewis are going to eat the Bengals. Id actually like to see it but Im going to be too busy dissecting how the Raiders destroy SD. This is going to be a very fun game to watch. Weapons flying all over the field on offense. Our defense may not even matter because the O may very well put up 40. The way we smashed Denver last season is how expect this game to turn out. Call it what you want, but SD is done.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Will Ray Ray be ballin on sunday?
December 29th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Ok, I’ve seen it on a Raider fan page, but is it official? Are we sold out for Sunday?
December 29th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
http://www.youtube.com/user/RaiderMikevideomaker#p/a/u/0/ahjvhbdY0gw
December 29th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
inonewordraider Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Routt is a good matchup for VJ
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VJ likely out so Routt vs Floyd or Brown
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Routt will shut down either, whichever of the two he is covering. Expect a pick by Routt.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
hwnrdr Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Ok, I’ve seen it on a Raider fan page, but is it official? Are we sold out for Sunday?
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Yes, it’s official
December 29th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Chargers ain’t laying down. I expect a good ol fashioned AFC West Slugfest.
Same thing in Denver.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Boss… Yer right… I think the Donks thought the Bears were gonna get Orton…
December 29th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
I hope we destroy San Diego. But, I have yet to gain any confidence in the idea that the Raiders can take care of business when it counts. I guess we will see.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:25 pm
When Orton was released Elway and Fox admitted they granted Orton what he was asked. Guess they never thought the playoffs would come down to playing against Orton?! Crazy.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:25 pm
And I think Orton thought he was gonna be a Bear again…..fates a funny thing
December 29th, 2011 at 2:25 pm
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
#Raiders game vs. Chargers on Sunday is sold out, and it will be televised locally. That makes 8-for-8 in terms of home sellouts this season
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December 29th, 2011 at 2:27 pm
259…agree…no Afc west team will lay down aginst another Afc west team…
December 29th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Albert… The Raiders took care of business aginst The chokers once already…gonna do it again Sunday ..
December 29th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
fingers Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 2:27 pm
259…agree…no Afc west team will lay down aginst another Afc west team…
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I get that but … VJax is out, Tolbert is out and Matthews wont be 100%.
Bush has career days agianst SD all the time.
Healthiest team has been in months.
OAK is they play the right game on D, can have their first BIG lopsisded win IMO.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Rivers will be throwing anything, pulling trigger nothing to lose. Therefore that could be good or bad. Sunday will tell.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
I don’t think the Chokers will lay down…. I think the Raiders are gonna ” beat them down”…
December 29th, 2011 at 2:33 pm
Thanks for the highlights Raider Mike!
December 29th, 2011 at 2:33 pm
Jets do still have a chance, but they need a lot of help. Not inconceivable though. I would expect them to come out and play hard in this one. Not sure if they’re a better team than Miami at this point though.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
raiderinparadise Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Rivers will be throwing anything, pulling trigger nothing to lose. Therefore that could be good or bad. Sunday will tell.
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That’s the one thing that scares me this week. Norv is probably gone either way and will land a coordinator job pretty much no matter what, so he might just throw every crazy thing he can think of out there and let Rivers air it out 60 times.
I think the key to him not doing that will be to batter Rivers. Norv isn’t going to do something irresponsible to risk the guy’s health.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
fingers Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
I don’t think the Chokers will lay down…. I think the Raiders are gonna ” beat them down”…
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+1
December 29th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
I expect both Palmer and Rivers to be over 300 yds, possibly 400 yds…the difference will be the picks and the running game. Bush needs to man up, TJ a sorely needed welcome addition, needs to be used in space to spell Bush.
Chokers with a banged up Matthews and Gates, no Vjack will be one dimensional, that will open the door for rivers to throw multiple picks, I predict 3-4 minimum, and on the sideline we will get to see Norv’s stunned clueless look on his face one last time for old time’s sake.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Screens to Jones..
December 29th, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Jets do still have a chance, but they need a lot of help. Not inconceivable though. I would expect them to come out and play hard in this one. Not sure if they’re a better team than Miami at this point though.
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Jake Long being out gives them a heck of a chance
December 29th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
You can bet the Raiders D front is going after Rivers…. Allday long..
December 29th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
SD is not going to be ready for the plays Hue is going to pull out of his @ss this week. I know he and Saunders are chefing uo some marvelous sh!t to keep our mouths waterin.
On the other hand, If its Friday, and I know my boss is gettin fired before I come back to work Monday, do I really give a sh!t? Not likely. Rivers is going to be on his back, doing that pose he always does when he gets up, crying with his arms in the air, ALL GAME.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Norv is too conservative down the stretch. Thats why they always lose in the playoffs. He isn’t going to stray too much from the norm on Sunday.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Just Win Baby Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Norv is too conservative down the stretch. Thats why they always lose in the playoffs. He isn’t going to stray too much from the norm on Sunday.
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Exactly. Norv is already thinking about where hes gonna be OC next season.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Norv really has nothing to lose though. He may just go out there and have fun, unless his heart’s just not in it anymore and the team is mentally on vacation already.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
If the Raiders come to play this week and can play at least 3.5 quarters on defense (would be an improvement!) then the only team that can beat them on the field will be the guys in stripes. I have a scary feeling that every time a defensive player runs within 2 feet of Rivers that a roughing the passer flag will be flying, and if they don’t get near him, there will be some phantom defensive holding call on the opposite side of the field coming out of nowhere.
This game will tell whether the NFL really wants to keep the Raiders out of the playoffs or not.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Key to this one will be the defensive line applying consistent pressure on Rivers. To me that is the No. 1 factor. I expect the offense to get its 24 to 30 points. But I don’t want to get into a wild shootout in this game. I want to just overwhelm them with our intensity and physicality on both sides of the ball. If we can do that, I think we’ll be OK.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Just Win Baby Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Norv is too conservative down the stretch. Thats why they always lose in the playoffs. He isn’t going to stray too much from the norm on Sunday.
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Agreed, But never underestimate the Raiders ability to shoot themselves in the arse with a Rifle.
December 29th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Yep…the D line will be going after Rivers bigtime…
December 29th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
The Raiders are usually the Raiders biggest problem.
December 29th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
I’m expecting a big day from Palmer..
December 29th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Palmer is going to have a HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUge day.
December 29th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Raiders win this game big, IMO. The refs will give the donks the game against the Queefs. The NFL wants Teblow in the playoffs.
December 29th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Screen passes to Reece Lighting all day, The SD Super Chokers cant stop the screen game. A screen pass to Reece Lighting is 15 yards minimum.
December 29th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
I say the first play on offence we throw the wild cat at them ,tp the qb, tj/ Ford in backfield with dwow in motion and dhb on a double reverse. All 4.2 & 4.3 speed . Pull the trigger hujack
December 29th, 2011 at 3:47 pm
boss01 Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
I expect both Palmer and Rivers to be over 300 yds, possibly 400 yds…the difference will be the picks and the running game. Bush needs to man up, TJ a sorely needed welcome addition, needs to be used in space to spell Bush.
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TJ a sorely needed welcome addition ?????
Such a love for Taiwan Jones on this site, what exactly are his statitics this year.???
Once a player is pronounced the fastest guy on the team he gets this mystical power on this blog.
For all the team speed we have, why do I see the other team run for long touchdowns, or interceptions or returns against our great speed?
Heck I saw a 0line tackle run 80 yards and make a tackle on the other team in another game I was watching.
December 29th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Norv has gone one-and-out in the playoffs once.
He’s started off the playoffs with a win 3 out of the 4 times he’s been there.
Not sure where the “Norv folds” theory came about.
December 29th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
Taiwan has speed but he has short field burst and amazing quickness. Always falling forward for yds rarely tackled for a loss.
Only decent hands, amazing vision and patience to read blocks but wstruggles mightily in protection duties.
Reminds me of how DMC used to be when he was a rook.
Yikes!
December 29th, 2011 at 5:50 pm
L.A. Raider Dave Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Routt gets a lot BS calls because he covers so well. Do you watch the games, he has made some awesome saves.
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In most circles the name Routt is synonymous with “burnt toast”!!! The guy couldn’t cover my mother and she’s been dead four years!!!!
December 30th, 2011 at 1:41 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
NFL exec of the year has got to be Amy Trask.
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no kidding!
solid hire by Al
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Only after she’s hoisting the Lombardi Trophy above her head…..
December 30th, 2011 at 1:42 am
Alex7 Says:
December 29th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Norv has gone one-and-out in the playoffs once.
He’s started off the playoffs with a win 3 out of the 4 times he’s been there.
Not sure where the “Norv folds” theory came about.
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Norv’s ok. It isnt his fault L.T. tapped out, yet Rivers went on even limping v. the Pats in 08 in the. AFC Title game up in Foxboro