Allen was on a fast track to HC job
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at 9:34 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Spent a lot of time the last two days digging into the background of Dennis Allen, the choice of Reggie McKenzie to be the next coach of the Raiders.
Talked with Allen’s high school coach, Tim Edwards, (Allen played for the L.D. Bell Blue Raiders in high school) as well as his college coach at Texas A&M, R.C. Slocum. Reached a pair of his former college teammates and former NFL Players in Terry Mickens and Hunter Goodwin, as well as Allen’s father Grady, a former NFL player with the Atlanta Falcons.
“He’s always been ahead of the game,” Slocum said. “He’s mature beyond his years.”
Slocum said Allen, who was under consideration for the St. Louis Rams job that went to Jeff Fisher, had three different job offers when he left the Atlanta Falcons for the New Orleans Saints. According to Grady Allen, his son’s mentor while with the Falcons was longtime defensive coordiantor and defensive backs coach Emmitt Thomas.
Said Grady Allen: “He’s always had a knack for being around the ball, making plays, and he probably played at a level maybe one or two steps above what his athletic ability would lead you to believe that he could play because he’s such a student of the game.”
Click here for a link to the story which runs in Thursday’s Bay Area News Group papers.
Raiders punter Shane Lechler, another part of the Texas A&M family, was a redshirt in 1995 during Dennis Allen’s senior year at Texas A&M and was the Aggies’ punter when Allen served as a graduate assistant coach.
Lechler told reporters at the Pro Bowl he was intrigued to see what Allen can do as a head coach.
Near the end of our conversation, Slocum relayed the story about how the East Bernard High School standout switched from quarterback to punter.
“I got him one day and said, you know, you can hang around here for a few years and probably play some quarterback, because you’re a good athlete. But if you work on your kicking you can kick for a long, long time and make a living doing it,” Slocum said. “I told him, what I want you to do is go over there every day with the deep snappers and work every day on your punting and you’ll be the best punter in college football. Next time you see him tell him he owes coach Slocum.”
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January 25th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
Go Raiders
January 25th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
lefty12 Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
The HC isn’t going to run the defense.His coordinator will.He may want a certain system,but the DC will run it.That is what Maddens interview points out.
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Exactly. This also goes for Hue as it applied to offense. Hue should have let Saunders call the plays so he could be the HC instead of the OC that he actually was. If he was acting as the HC, he would have had more time to stay on top of Bresnahan’s a$$. Like Madden says, the HC needs to act like the HC and let the coordinators do their own jobs. Hue acted like the OC and that’s one main reason he’s no longer here.
January 25th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Jerry good job with the post….
January 25th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
#1,ditto,Raiders!!!!!!!!!!
January 25th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Like Madden says, the HC needs to act like the HC and let the coordinators do their own jobs.
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Seems like he was talking to Jackson with that last comment he made…
January 25th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Thec,it is the best case for Pryor and the Raiders.EVERYONE said he wasn’t ready to be an NFL QB,if he could even do it.This way he can learn and work on all the flaws he might have.I see no positives in rushing him,except satisfying some of the fans.
January 25th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
John Tweedy Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
All good here Thec.
We need to Dub it the McClain Claus.
Real talk Dirty Nig gar why not cut the Baloney Raccoon, what ya really saying is to call it the BLACK Claus or da NiggaClaus Or a combo and go McNigga Claus
Hey how bout the politicaly correct way a use The African American Claus
January 25th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Thec Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Like Madden says, the HC needs to act like the HC and let the coordinators do their own jobs.
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Seems like he was talking to Jackson with that last comment he made…
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It was just good advice but fit for Hue & DA. Maybe Hue will learn from his mistake. Hue’s biggest problem was that he tried to do everything, except defense, by himself. He simply had too much on his plate. He did a lot of good things but there were some mistakes that went along with the good.
January 25th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Hey Mystic,which QBS are in the SB?Lets see,Brady and Manning,two guys that run around alot,Right?Kind of remind me of Palmer,pocket passers,period.
January 25th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Lefty12 Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Thec,it is the best case for Pryor and the Raiders.EVERYONE said he wasn’t ready to be an NFL QB,if he could even do it.This way he can learn and work on all the flaws he might have.I see no positives in rushing him,except satisfying some of the fans.
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Truth…No need to rush him…
January 25th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Now that is some reporting!
Jerry=heads and shoulders above corkran
January 25th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
Jerry out doing reporting. Steve at home on the coach eating cookies and ice cream.
Thanks Jer
January 25th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Not sure why the keys to the blog were ever turned over to cockran….
January 25th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
11-12,funny stuff
January 25th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
Dam NyQuil! “Couch”
January 25th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
I hope he puts all of that into leading the team back to greatness!
January 25th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
“I got him one day and said, you know, you can hang around here for a few years and probably play some quarterback, because you’re a good athlete. But if you work on your kicking you can kick for a long, long time and make a living doing it,” Slocum said. “I told him, what I want you to do is go over there every day with the deep snappers and work every day on your punting and you’ll be the best punter in college football. Next time you see him tell him he owes coach Slocum.”
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Nice! Now that Allen is our HC I will break down some of RC Slocum’s Wreaking Crew Defense for you guys. I would have done it earlier, but why if Allen is not our guy?
January 25th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
17,Waiting,Oakglenn?
January 25th, 2012 at 10:02 pm
The more I hear and read,the better I like him.And the same can be said for Reggie.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:02 pm
Metta!
January 25th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
NEW YORK — Now that the NFL has labor peace for the next decade, commissioner Roger Goodell has job security through the 2018 season.
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This is not good news for the league. We need someone that is more about the game then how many punks they can make millionaires out of. By 2018 it we won’t recognize the game anymore.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
Lefty,
I agree. Never a guarantee, but I like what Reggie is putting together.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
All of us want wins and to be able to feel those playoff wins. DA help make that happen!
January 25th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
hendu Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
17,Waiting,Oakglenn?
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Whoah, tough crowd.
RC Slocum had 12 aspects to success on defense. Here is number one: Believe that big defense wins big games. Timing, weather conditions can really affect your offense, but if you have a sound defensive philosophy, it is reasonable to expect the defense to show up week after week and play steady consistent defense. You ALWAYS have to coach your defensive team that they are the ones that actually win ballgames.
You want me to continue??
January 25th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
Please continue.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
Bring it,yup
January 25th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
I didnt like starting over with a new coach. But thats water under the bridge now. Will wait and see and hope he is the next Madden.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:12 pm
Poor Kobe, must suck being homeless.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
LAKER FANS STAND UP N REPRESENT
Yo yo yo I’m keeping it real in the Lexus box, getting an undercover strokey-stroke from this drunk A&R babe from Interscope.
Dem oversized jugs ain’t no joke, whut
This box is about half the size of my box at Farmer’s Field, where I’ll be witnessing the return of the LA Raiders while busting chipotle buffalo wings
SIDE ORDER OF RANCH IN THE HOUSE Y’ALL
January 25th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
Dennis will do it. He doesn’t needs me to do this. But here since you asked:
#2 Set High Standards. Know what good defense is. Before you can be good, you must have high standards for your defense and not be satisfied until you reach those standards.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
I will let Allen brief you guys on the other ten aspects of sound defense. We got a REALLY REALLY solid guy here. Respect him.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Accountability.He will demand it.Hopefully when some of those knuckleheads make those stupid false starts and offside penalties,not only will they get reamed,but benched and then eventually they will be replaced on the roster.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
So,MrBush,we should seek the defense of the 85Bears,or the 76 Raiders,or the 83 Raiders,Right?Thank You for youre input and time,Raiders!!!!!!!!
January 25th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Seymour Bush, #32
Who is arguing Seymour ?? Anything is better than AL Davis and Hue the Pimpin Magnificient.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
I will let Allen brief you guys on the other ten aspects of sound defense. We got a REALLY REALLY solid guy here. Respect him.
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Really really solid? Sorry, a rookie coordinator being promoted to rookie head coach, by a rookie gm, who was picked by a rookie owner seems far from really really solid.
Wait and see. No facts to suggest this guy is the real deal. A lot of fluff from people who would never say anything bad about the guy in the first place.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
Don wasn’t happy that Hue got canned, but he is an optimistic Raider fan and prefers to take a glass half full approach on this one.
Dennis Allen is looking good to him from what he sees.
He definitely hopes Hue lands on his feet and is given a chance. A REAL chance to succeed somewhere, but Allen is the HC now and he’s got Don’s full support.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:30 pm
Wait and see.
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I can’t disagree. A group dynamic takes on its own life. You can take a Hall of Famer like Singletary and everything goes to pieces. Then along comes this other guy and they are playing for a World Championship. Wait and see.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:30 pm
al d. davis Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
Also, under the 1st Amendment and freedom of speech in an open and public forum such as this content of an individual’s speech is protected unless same person advocates illegality or such speech instigates “a clear and present danger” of violent behavior.
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Yes the 1st Amendment allows you to spew whatever foul thought your tiny mind can come up with. God bless America. It also exposes you as the dregs of humanity, unworthy to be listened to and a disgrace to the Raider Nation.
Now piss up a rope.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Madden,Herock,and Wolfe all endorsed Reggie.Why would they endorse him if they didn’t think highly of him.Allen was almost hired as a HC earlier this off-season and is thought of highly by everyone who is asked.He was highly sought after last year as an assistant.As Dakota said,there are no guarantees,but all signs say it is an excellent hire and suggest this guy is the real deal.Give one solid reason why this doesn’t seem like a good hire.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
PlunkforHOF, #39,
Thanks for the recommendation HOF. Who are you, anyway, Archie Bunker of the Politically Correct Blog Police?
January 25th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
lefty12, #40,
seems like a good hire to me, Lefty.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
A double whammy to Denver would be if we picked up Del Rio for DC.
Ohhhhh, they would really hate us then.
So let’s do it.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
PlunkforHOF,mr/mrs is looking for the rope,trying to figure out the UP part.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
There is one guy who doesn’t like it and that’s Hub Arkush of PFW.
He pointed to the fact NE posted two 40 burgers on his D within a month span.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
Lefty12 Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Madden,Herock,and Wolfe all endorsed Reggie.Why would they endorse him if they didn’t think highly of him.Allen was almost hired as a HC earlier this off-season and is thought of highly by everyone who is asked.He was highly sought after last year as an assistant.As Dakota said,there are no guarantees,but all signs say it is an excellent hire and suggest this guy is the real deal.Give one solid reason why this doesn’t seem like a good hire.
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It could be. I hope, really really hope that it is. But remember things take time, and based on our history with coaches, if Dennis Allen doesn’t take the Raiders to the playoffs next year, I wouldn’t be surprised to see another new, up-and-coming coach getting the job in 2013.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:49 pm
45,fair point,but,who doesnt NE put big numbers on?
January 25th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
What up nation brothers.
Good pick up with a coach having a defensive mind. We have to wait an see what hes about with a whole off season an all. Id prefer to pick up a new D-coord, one that runs a D like Allen.
Yall think Allen will keek chuck b. and just tweak the system to his liking?
RAIDER FAHQIN NATION!
January 25th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
You can’t compare how this coach will be treated by looking at how coaches were treated in the past-Al Davis isn’t here any longer.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
47,dont have a CLUE what youre talkin about,anyone?
January 25th, 2012 at 10:56 pm
Lefty12 Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
You can’t compare how this coach will be treated by looking at how coaches were treated in the past-Al Davis isn’t here any longer.
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It’s about performance. If he doesn’t take the Raiders to the playoffs next year can we honestly say it was a good hire?
January 25th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
48.hendu Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 10:49 pm
45,fair point,but,who doesnt NE put big numbers on?
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I agree. Hub Arkush is a little Gallagher lookin’ dweeb.
He’s based out of Chicago and his Pro Football Weekly show is nothing but ex-Bears.
He’s always on Chicago radio as the resident “expert” on the Bears.
He’s rarely right on his predictions anyway.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Al D. Davis Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
PlunkforHOF, #39,
Thanks for the recommendation HOF. Who are you, anyway, Archie Bunker of the Politically Correct Blog Police?
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He is just someone who sees an ignorant dumbass like yourself and is disgusted that you call yourself a Raider fan. Do us a favor an get lost.
January 25th, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Tweedy #50,
It’s all that, Tweedy. Well said: excellent post.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:01 pm
STR,been awhile,whats up my Raider BROTHER? Bit of drama in here,what else is new?So how is life in Texas tonight,work,jobs,energy,etc?
January 25th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Bplatvoet, #55,
Bplatvoet, who are you, 2nd coming of a white Fred Sanford ?
Thanks for the moral advice.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Funny how former and current players coached by Allen have been Tweeting and posting comments on Raiders blogs about how good Allen is and congratulations to Oakland on a great hire. I don’t recall that happening much before and definitely not with Hue. Allen appears to have credibility around the league.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Al D. Davis Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Tweedy #50,
It’s all that, Tweedy. Well said: excellent post.
Thanks Sullivan44
January 25th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
504-you thought HJ was a great hire and he didn’t get us to the playoffs in 2 years.It might take more than 1 year to clean the crap off the roster.There are times when progress must be made but the w/l record won’t show it.I know you are all butt hurt because Jackson was rightfully fired,but get over it,he isn’t coming back.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
This appears to be a good start for the Mark Davis regime. Bring in a GM in Reggie McKenzie, who apparently knows talent and has a blue collar mentality. Reggie goes for a defense minded Head Coach, who is young and believes in discipline. I think Al Saunders would be fine as our OC in 2012. He loves Carson Palmer, and has a year under his belt with a potentially great offense. Now the job is to get some free agents on defense to believe in this new era in Oakland!
January 25th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Man it sure has been awhile, chime in her every now an then, but havent had much time to sit an chat. Lol, no schit on that drama, like a soap opera show, its always on. Tonight im just relaxin, thinking about fishing, weather is always good down here. Fishing under the light with a lure will bait in some good salt water trout
January 25th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
510-it could take a couple of years before we see the results.I realize you are all b#tt hurt because Jackson was rightfully fired,but get over it,he isn’t coming back.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
SouthTexasRaider, #63
Salt water trout? I did’t know such trout existed.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:18 pm
63,now youre pissin me OFF!Trout for breakfast,lunch,AND dinner?Best way to cook em is?
January 25th, 2012 at 11:18 pm
More I hear about Allen the more I like him.
Smart smash-mouth football.
Sounds good to me.
Enough with all the whining and racism.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
67,couldnt agree more,Raiders
January 25th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Davis had his time but now that he’s gone players will come who avoided the Raiders because of what was said about AD.
Gonna be plenty of quality players who will want to wear Silver and Black and play for a coach who is so well thought of around the league.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:24 pm
Weaselbit, true enough. Also, the Raiders will now attract quality staff persons.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Awe man theres saltwater trout, sand and rainbow trout, red fish, alligator gar, drum, flounder….man alot of good fish eatin down here in south texas. We fish the gulf of mexico water which is salty and usually warm. Good shrimping also
January 25th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
SouthTexasRaider, #71,
Do you have a boat ?
January 25th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Back in the day, players who were told they were too old but still had game would join the Raiders with a chip on their shoulder and wreak havoc on those who said they couldn’t play.
Alzado, Romanowski, Plunkett…
I remember one time Romanowski hitting a Denver QB so hard he had blood running out of the inside of his helmet.
They wanted to play in Oakland ’cause the Raiders were bad-ass.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:30 pm
Just cut’em in chunks a fry’em, theres always plenty when we make it. Some times gut them, cut’em in half an throw it on the grill, scale side down always.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:30 pm
STR,Dont mind Mr,hes hungry and JEALOUS,a bad combo!The Sand Trout,whats that like?
January 25th, 2012 at 11:33 pm
Fishing in the Gulf at night and blogging with your Raider Nation brothers. What a world we live in. Sounds freaking awesome SouthTexas.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
Nawe sure dont, wish I did. my brother and buddy do, thats how I get to fish in the gulf. but we have over night piers to fish off of with huge spot lights.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
76,Yup,now Im Jealous,6 months from retirement,goin call STR
January 25th, 2012 at 11:39 pm
Man it sure is Weaselbit, a brother thats a chief, nephew thats a donkey, a colt fan and 2 cowboys, lol, football conversations get intense fishin an drinking, lol
January 25th, 2012 at 11:42 pm
Jerry’s doing that thing. what the heck do they call it? I don’t know…the thing b4 hacks and Bleacher report came out?
OH YEAH!
Reporting…
You’re the best Mr. Mc D.
Enjoy the week end!
January 25th, 2012 at 11:43 pm
Jerry start your own blog ..I’ll pay for it. I don’t want to insult Cockran but your post are just more informative and create better discussions on the board.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:43 pm
Enjoy the night Nation!~
January 25th, 2012 at 11:51 pm
Allen’s the man until he tumbles then you’ll see the same who ring his praises hang him out to dry quicker then you can say “Obviously”….
January 25th, 2012 at 11:58 pm
Fijiraider Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 11:51 pm
Allen’s the man until he tumbles then you’ll see the same who ring his praises hang him out to dry quicker then you can say “Obviously”….
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This may be true but isn’t it better than those that want to hang him out before he even signs his contract.
January 25th, 2012 at 11:58 pm
Jer – Om my God. Are you a reporter? Nice work – you might make national after all…
January 26th, 2012 at 12:00 am
.. so he could have been a good punter???
ummhumm…
January 26th, 2012 at 12:05 am
He was talking about Lecher and not the new coach in that last paragraph.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:25 am
Tex A&M has always been known as a defensive school. Fast, hard hitting secondary and LBs. If Mark really opens up the checkbook and lets Allen get us some players, expect our D to look something like Tampa’s a decade ago.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:36 am
Allen is too young and inexperienced to coach the Raiders with a lot of young players in the squad. He will need the squad’s veteran group’s help to assist him. Guess we’ll just have to wait it out and see. Dont see any major changes cept for the defensive side of things as he would want to ride the successes of an 8-8 season jus like Calahan did with Grudens squad in 02. Best guess the Raiders finish nex season 10-6 and make the playoffs.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:45 am
we got some pretty good fishing in the south valley too ,the mighty Kern river has plenty brown trout,rainbow trout ,some natives some planters .they only thing is once you catch them they die .catch and release is not really an option .but the bass and catfish theres lots of them
January 26th, 2012 at 1:20 am
Morning nation, Im late but have read many bloggers on here. I also am so excited to have a dream of mine a defensive minded head coach. I just wanna say we have to let this guy pick his own whoever he wants as coordinators and the past is the past. The raiders are moving on and have a chance to build upon there once greatest team of the decades. I have waited and watched like so many on here other teams win many superbowls and past our count of trophies. Let these men make there mark and teh raiders grow and become the best nfl team ever again. It stinks to see people on here use racial tones for people in our raiders organization. I am enjoying watching all of this. Im 40 and its been a long time coming. Rest in peace AL never to be forgotten and the future of the raiders is in the ?
January 26th, 2012 at 2:24 am
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January 26th, 2012 at 4:35 am
92..the Raiders aren’t going anywhere….. The team who’ll be in LA are the Rams and Chargers …
January 26th, 2012 at 5:01 am
Dennis Allen could be the best Raider to come out of Texas A&M since Patrick Bates.
January 26th, 2012 at 5:28 am
Just Win Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 5:01 am
Dennis Allen could be the best Raider to come out of Texas A&M since Patrick Bates.
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What about Lechler? Much better than Bates.
January 26th, 2012 at 5:33 am
After reading someone mentioning Mclmaes mug shot I thought I’d google it to see it for myself.
Well did you guys see the photo of him being put into the cop car?? This guy is a fvcking goof!
http://withleather.uproxx.com/2011/12/rolando-mcclains-arrest-photo-is-epic-awful
January 26th, 2012 at 5:37 am
Morning fellas
January 26th, 2012 at 5:45 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Bcz24, Carl, Texguy…what’s up fellas?
January 26th, 2012 at 5:56 am
I got Pat Kirwan’s book yesterday called ‘Take Your Eye of the Ball’. Very interesting stuff. I can’t wait to start charting our games (and our opponents). I an excited.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:00 am
Good morning nation! I got a bad cold this week, at least there is some good news and lots of blog action to keep me entertained!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:02 am
Rolando McClain was ordered to stand trial May 17
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too bad this couldn’t happen BEFORE the draft!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:02 am
Bcz24, I bet that is a good read. I love listening to PK.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:06 am
Bengals secondary coach Kevin Coyle sounds like a strong candidate for the Dolphins DC job (4-3 Defense)
Todd Bowles is not expected to return
-PFT
January 26th, 2012 at 6:08 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/26/vincent-jackson-wants-a-long-term-deal-in-san-diego/
V-Jax now wants to stay in SD?
happy with Spanos, Smith & Turner ???
January 26th, 2012 at 6:13 am
LONG LIVE SMITH & TURNER IN SD..
January 26th, 2012 at 6:13 am
Rolando McClain was ordered to stand trial May 17
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too bad this couldn’t happen BEFORE the draft!
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What difference does it make ?
January 26th, 2012 at 6:17 am
99,
it’s bad enough he sucks as a football player.. if we find out he sucks as a person, I’d say it’s time to part ways and move on – the sooner, the better!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:18 am
Rolando = 2012 Most Improved Raider
Book it!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:20 am
What’s up Rockstar, Dirt Lot?
January 26th, 2012 at 6:21 am
109.Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 6:18 am
Rolando = 2012 Most Improved Raider
Book it!
Hopefully not only most improved, but become an impact player!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:25 am
I guess there are going to be a few of you that are pretty disappointed come training camp.
Wimbley, Curry, AND McClain will ALL be back and starting for your Oakland Raiders.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:26 am
Although, I may have put the JFB jersery curse on double-nickle.
My last jersey purchases (no BS) are:
-Rolando McClain
-Jamarcus Russell
-Warren Sapp
-Randy Moss
-Charles Woodson (happy with that one)
-Jeff George
I did get a Snake throwback somewhere in there.
And I bought the wifey, a D Moore jersey (her favorite player) for X-mas.
Let’s hope the jinx is not transferable to purhcases for others.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:26 am
Rolando = 2012 Most Improved Raider
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improved to what exactly?
4 tackles for a loss & 2 forced fumbles on the season ???
January 26th, 2012 at 6:27 am
J,
Pau roughing people up yesterday?
On the front lines of intimidation?
Who knew??
January 26th, 2012 at 6:27 am
THE DENVER DEFENSE IMPROOVED MUCH IN THE ONE YEAR ALLEN WAS IN CHARGE.IT MOST LIKLEY WOULD HAVE CONTINUED TO IMPROOVE.NOT A LOCK,BUT IT TAKES TIME TO BUILD A GOOD D.GET A STAFF IN PLACE AND LETS SEE.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:29 am
Under Cable’s steady hand, Rolando had no issues and looked decent his rookie year. Effort never seemed to be much of an issue.
Under the wobbly hand of Hue Jackoff, Rolando started screwing off, displayed a lack of effort and was never disciplined.
Allen will bring Rolando back to the good old days of Nick Saban.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:33 am
Jfb
I have only Charles woodson jersey
I will not wear the jersey of players on a losing team
oh an Cliff Branch an Howe Long throwbacks I own also
Barrett Robbins an Steve wiz
January 26th, 2012 at 6:35 am
I remember years ago thinking, I should just get a Shane or Seabass jersey.
Should have done it.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:35 am
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 6:25 am
I guess there are going to be a few of you that are pretty disappointed come training camp.
Wimbley, Curry, AND McClain will ALL be back and starting for your Oakland Raiders.
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what makes u so sure contracts??
January 26th, 2012 at 6:36 am
WEAR AN AUTHENTIC 00 HOME BLACK TO GAMES.ONLY JERSEY I HAVE EVER WORN.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:36 am
Too bad this didn’t happen before the Raids drafted him.
Might have prevented the Raids from blowing the pick.
Although I’m pretty sure Slowlando did have some legal problems previous to being drafted.
Wasn’t there an incident involving a traffic accident and an assault ?
And then of course there was the incident when his SUV was shot at before last season.
Remarkably, Slowlando is only charged with some misdemeanors as a result of his latest stupidity. The chances he’s going to get locked up are slim and none. Roger and the NFL might step in and suspend him if he’s found guilty, but besides that Slowlando will be entirely free to continue on his merry gangsta way.
Of course, it’s impossible to build a defense around a clown like Slowlando – besides his lamentable immaturity and lack of commitment, it’s fairly obvious he can’t play anyway – but because of his draft status misguided Raider fans will cling to the belief that this turkey can still be salvaged.
Not gonna happen.
Here’s hoping that the new Raider administration cuts ties with Slowlando as soon as possible.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:37 am
I don’t know J Hill…if McClain is found guilty, which I do doubt because that whole story was very shaky to me…would he be on the team! Rockstar kinda said it best when he said that too bad it couldn’t be before draft day!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:38 am
121.DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 6:36 am
WEAR AN AUTHENTIC 00 HOME BLACK TO GAMES.ONLY JERSEY I HAVE EVER WORN.
Yup, and that jersey is bad ass!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:40 am
The only top 10 draft pick I could find over the last decade, who was booted out of town after only two years, was Aaron Curry.
We seem to be pretty happy with how that worked out.
2012 = the rebirth of Slowlando McLazy
January 26th, 2012 at 6:40 am
I have a bunch of jerseys…some I don’t wear anymore!
I still wear the Woodson one, Lester, and most of the time, McFadden…I don’t wear my Asomugha, and Howie! And I believe the Tyrone Wheatley got lost in the mix somewhere…
January 26th, 2012 at 6:41 am
First instance under the personel conduct policy, and facing only misdeamenors, if found guilty, I think he would get between 1-3 game suspension.
Although Mike Bush got a DUI and got nothing.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:42 am
hwnrdr Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 6:37 am
I don’t know J Hill…if McClain is found guilty, which I do doubt because that whole story was very shaky to me
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If McClain has a good lawyer, and I have no doubt he will, I find it very difficult to believe he won’t be able to poke enough holes in the accuser’s story to avoid conviction. In an accused crime of this sort, is there any physical evidence at all? It could basically end up being this guy’s word vs. RoMac’s and that leaves more than enough room for reasonable doubt.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:42 am
121.DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 6:36 am
WEAR AN AUTHENTIC 00 HOME BLACK TO GAMES.ONLY JERSEY I HAVE EVER WORN.
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DUDE
Where can I get that?!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:43 am
128.SilverNBlackPA Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 6:42 am
hwnrdr Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 6:37 am
I don’t know J Hill…if McClain is found guilty, which I do doubt because that whole story was very shaky to me
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If McClain has a good lawyer, and I have no doubt he will, I find it very difficult to believe he won’t be able to poke enough holes in the accuser’s story to avoid conviction. In an accused crime of this sort, is there any physical evidence at all? It could basically end up being this guy’s word vs. RoMac’s and that leaves more than enough room for reasonable doubt.
That is true!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:43 am
119.Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 6:35 am
I remember years ago thinking, I should just get a Shane or Seabass jersey.
Should have done it.
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What about the curse?
January 26th, 2012 at 6:43 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 6:40 am
The only top 10 draft pick I could find over the last decade, who was booted out of town after only two years, was Aaron Curry.
We seem to be pretty happy with how that worked out.
2012 = the rebirth of Slowlando McLazy
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Allen seems like the type who can turn him around if anyone can.
I’m willing to give just about anyone a second chance now that the team’s turned the page into a new era.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:43 am
My uncle goes to every game with a T-shirt that says Remember the Tooz, lol.
If you see a goofy, skinny looking dude drifting around Mt. Davis with that shirt on, that’s my fam.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:43 am
I think Raider Image still sells them…check online at raiders.com!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:46 am
133.Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 6:43 am
My uncle goes to every game with a T-shirt that says Remember the Tooz, lol.
If you see a goofy, skinny looking dude drifting around Mt. Davis with that shirt on, that’s my fam.
I see that shirt every home game too…not sure if its the same guy that wears it though…by the time I see that shirt, I’m usually pretty liquered up…lol!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:46 am
He tailgates with my other uncle (Alameda county sheriff) in the RV lot.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:47 am
Sh!t, no Otto jerseys at Raider Image online.
Grumble.
Which is a disgrace, by the way. The dude is the #1 Raider of all time.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:47 am
Rolando should be suspended for this photo alone:
http://withleather.uproxx.com/2011/12/rolando-mcclains-arrest-photo-is-epic-awful
He did show signs of becoming a good one his first year but I think he did fvck all during the lockout and lost a step last year. Hue’s swear jar did nothing to detour the team from gaining the most penalties and yards EVER! For this reason alone I’m glad he’s gone. ZERO DISCIPLINE!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:50 am
I hope they make the Allen hire official soon so they can get this nonsense off the front page at Raiders.com: http://www.raiders.com/news/blogs/article-1/Annas-Pro-Bowl-Blog/4c651375-dea3-4bda-a549-a96b0ee53246
Hunter S. Thompson she is not.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:50 am
SNBPA,HAVE HAD MINE 4 MANY YEARS.CAN SPECIAL ORDER CUSTOM JERSEYS FROM RAIDER IMAGE I BELIEVE..
January 26th, 2012 at 6:53 am
140.DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 6:50 am
SNBPA,HAVE HAD MINE 4 MANY YEARS.CAN SPECIAL ORDER CUSTOM JERSEYS FROM RAIDER IMAGE I BELIEVE..
That’s what they told me last off season when I wanted to get a Boss jersey…I believe its because of the Nike takeover they said!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:54 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 6:50 am
SNBPA,HAVE HAD MINE 4 MANY YEARS.CAN SPECIAL ORDER CUSTOM JERSEYS FROM RAIDER IMAGE I BELIEVE..
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Cool, thanks!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:57 am
You can special order gameday jerseys too.
Actual game jerseys used by current players.
Get them from raider image
January 26th, 2012 at 6:59 am
Honestly, regardless of Slowlando’s legal problems and character issues I can’t understand why any Raider fan would want him back anyway.
He’s a flat out SCRUB.
He’s a BUST.
How can any Raider fan forget him JOGGING after Fred Jax in Buffalo ? One of the worst examples of not hustling I’ve ever seen. Embarrassing and intolerable.
Then of course, there’s the one play on defense that more than any other flat out cost the Raiders a win and kept them out of the playoffs. I’m talking about the WHIFF on Stafford. I challenge any McClain supporter to watch that play again and explain to me WTF Slowlando was doing on that travesty.
The cat can’t play. Period.
Time to move on.
Forget about transitioning to a 3-4 and hoping he can play in that scheme. Forget about moving him outside and hoping he’s better suited there.
He’s a turd that isn’t worthy of wearing the Silver and Black. The sooner the Raids move past Slowlando, the sooner the Nation will be a step closer to building a defense we can be proud of.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:02 am
How can any Raider fan forget him JOGGING after Fred Jax in Buffalo ? One of the worst examples of not hustling I’ve ever seen. Embarrassing and intolerable.
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I have some sympathy there because McClain was basically playing on one leg that whole game. Whether he should’ve been playing at all is the question.
But, yeah, the whiff on Stafford is inexcusable for any reason.
More disturbing to me his is CONSTANTLY hitting the wrong the gap. How can one guy guess wrong so many times? I thought he liked to watch film; you’d think he know which gap the RB was going to use at least once a damn game.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:11 am
Hopefully with Reggie in the war room…he can find those guys needed in the late rounds!
January 26th, 2012 at 7:13 am
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 6:25 am
I guess there are going to be a few of you that are pretty disappointed come training camp.
Wimbley, Curry, AND McClain will ALL be back and starting for your Oakland Raiders.
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Outstanding.
Would love to see what those guys look like with a real coach. Front 7 has big time potential. Need to add a few pieces though
January 26th, 2012 at 7:16 am
hwnrdr Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 7:11 am
Hopefully with Reggie in the war room…he can find those guys needed in the late rounds!
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I don’t want him to dismantle our scouting dept. at all. Think Al had his say on rounds 1, 2, and maybe 3 occasionally despite any outside advice whatsoever, but we’ve found gems in the later rounds the past several years anyway.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:17 am
I think the draft is being talked a bit much. Bet on some contracts being redone to allow some space for some solid (though maybe not necessarily big name) free agents.
There will be plenty of good ones.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:17 am
McClain down played the transfer from college to pros when first asked when he was a rookie. Alls I remember is that fool actin all high and mighty cuz he’s from bama and was coached by Sabin. Made it seem like he was so football savy and dicsected film like a veteran already cause Sabin molded him in to some stud MLB. When I saw his production on the field and heard he blows off fans is when I said trade him. Actually the stannford whiff was what really did it. I knew that was going to happen to cus lions spreaded everybody out and every offensive coordinator knows McClainis our biggest slacker and took advantage. I tell u what if that was teeblow in a lions Jersey he would of ran over McClain no doubt about it.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:18 am
I have some sympathy there because McClain was basically playing on one leg that whole game. Whether he should’ve been playing at all is the question.
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To the best of my knowledge Slowlando wasn’t injured or playing on one leg in Buffalo.
I do recall his injured ankle in Houston, and I give him credit for playing through that.
However, it’s necessary to keep in mind that instead of rehabbing the ankle, studying film and being a professional – this idiot is busy hanging with the homies and getting busted – when he’s supposed to be in mourning and attending a funeral.
Inexcusable. Indefensible. Couldn’t care less if he’s convicted or not. That’s immaterial.
For crying out loud, get a defensive captain that’s professional, committed and cares.
That’s NOT Slowlando.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Reggie isn’t a ‘free agency’ kind of guy. At least not top tier free agents. Sure, there will be the middle of the road guys, but I just don’t see a big name aquisition in our future. Especially not with our cap situation.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:20 am
Under Cable’s steady hand, Rolando had no issues and looked decent his rookie year. Effort never seemed to be much of an issue.
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JFB,
Tom Cable for 2012 LB Coach ???
January 26th, 2012 at 7:26 am
However, it’s necessary to keep in mind that instead of rehabbing the ankle, studying film and being a professional – this idiot is busy hanging with the homies
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The guy was at his house, lol!
Hangin with the homies?
Doesn’t really matter. We all know McClain will be a Raider next year.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:26 am
Seems like a smart guy. The thing that worries me is that we promote a guy who was literally bottom 10 on defense in the NFL in almost every category. Yards allowed, run stopping, points allowed etc. So somehow all this “smarts” didn’t turn out a whole lot (and it was with a defensive minded head coach also).
Someone like Chuck Pagano was a smart choice. He ALWAYS excelled at the position he was incharge of. Here we had teh #1 pass defense in the NFL when he was our secondary coach. Baltimore is top 5 each year he’s there. He obviously moves up the totem pole and the area he’s responsible for becomes successful.
Maybe with a good D-Coordinator and a good O-Coordinator it doesn’t matter…but there will probably be growing pains as this guys is very new as a coach and he hasn’t been the most successful as far as products. But he’s loved and maybe he can motivate and with good, SMART scheming and game planning for each area.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:26 am
153.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 7:20 am
Under Cable’s steady hand, Rolando had no issues and looked decent his rookie year. Effort never seemed to be much of an issue.
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JFB,
Tom Cable for 2012 LB Coach ???
LOL
January 26th, 2012 at 7:27 am
JFB,
LOL @ Chris Paul trying to “pick on” our softess player.
Same ole JV team!
January 26th, 2012 at 7:31 am
Is Big Mac back from Alabama?
January 26th, 2012 at 7:33 am
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January 26th, 2012 at 7:33 am
I tell u what if that was teeblow in a lions Jersey he would of ran over McClain no doubt about it
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DR55,
I’m sure Tebow could take a hit from McClain and get an extra yard or three. Maybe his juke him outta his cleats.
Doubtful Tebow is gonna flat out TRUCK any defensive player though, unless you’re talking about a skinny DB … remember when Kordell Stewart played for the Bears and trucked Charles Woodson?
that was hilarious – but I think we lost the game
January 26th, 2012 at 7:34 am
I think Reggie will make the right call on McClain. If he can look Reggie in the eye and explain why he is getting into trouble off the field, and why he can’t keep himself in top physical condition, and why he quits on plays and is always out of position, and why he is worth his contract……
…..then Reggie will have to decide. I hope he turns things around and starts taking his profession seriously. Not holding my breath though.
There is hope, DHB elevated himself from a worthless WR to a slightly above average WR last year!
January 26th, 2012 at 7:36 am
….but DHB has a good work ethic.
Same can’t be said of McClain. You can never be a pudgy NFL LBer and claim you have good work ethic.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:36 am
The donkeys will be going on 7 defensive coordinators in the last 7 years!
Bailey is gettin old, Dawkins will probably retire, the future is looking good in horse town!
January 26th, 2012 at 7:37 am
J.F.B. stoped buying jerseys becaues of the curse too !! lol lol
your collection sounds like mine
Gallery
Moss
Porter
Russell
Sapp
Woodson
scared to buy another one !!
January 26th, 2012 at 7:38 am
Colts hired former Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano as head coach.
Pagano’s 2011 Ravens defense ranked third in the NFL in yards allowed, fourth against the pass, and second versus the run. Pagano runs a hybrid 4-3/3-4 and is likely to remake Indianapolis’ defense. He’ll likely look to hire a quarterback-focused offensive coordinator to work with Andrew Luck. It’s perhaps worth noting that Hue Jackson was on Baltimore’s staff with Pagano in 2008 and 2009.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:41 am
DHB elevated himself from a worthless WR to a slightly above average WR last year!
….but DHB has a good work ethic.
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LOL @ Dakota!
January 26th, 2012 at 7:42 am
raiderzmaverick,
I see you seem to be a little stuck on Pagano. Maybe you don’t know what he said about the Raiders when he left here? Here is what he said about the Raiders: “I had a two year sentence out there and it was long enough” and “Hue Jackson deserves the job and he’ll earn every cent out there but it won’t be much”
Look, he was probably right, but once he says something like that publicly it eliminates him from being a candidate for a job here.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:43 am
161.Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 7:34 am
I think Reggie will make the right call on McClain. If he can look Reggie in the eye and explain why he is getting into trouble off the field, and why he can’t keep himself in top physical condition, and why he quits on plays and is always out of position, and why he is worth his contract……
…..then Reggie will have to decide. I hope he turns things around and starts taking his profession seriously. Not holding my breath though.
There is hope, DHB elevated himself from a worthless WR to a slightly above average WR last year!
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Dakota, DHB and Romac are two very different personalities.
If you wanna look for a promising comparison, Ray Lewis was up on murder charges early in his career. He’s gotten himself outta the news ever since and has become a model of what a LB should be.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:45 am
Rolando is a slug … no pun intended
January 26th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Allen is like the Giordano of coaches!
We’re in good hands.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:50 am
Hopefully we get the confirmation and see who Allen brings in as his coordinators…
January 26th, 2012 at 7:50 am
168.Carl Weathers Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 7:43 am
161.Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 7:34 am
I think Reggie will make the right call on McClain. If he can look Reggie in the eye and explain why he is getting into trouble off the field, and why he can’t keep himself in top physical condition, and why he quits on plays and is always out of position, and why he is worth his contract……
…..then Reggie will have to decide. I hope he turns things around and starts taking his profession seriously. Not holding my breath though.
There is hope, DHB elevated himself from a worthless WR to a slightly above average WR last year!
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Dakota, DHB and Romac are two very different personalities.
If you wanna look for a promising comparison, Ray Lewis was up on murder charges early in his career. He’s gotten himself outta the news ever since and has become a model of what a LB should be.
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Yes, DHB and McClain do have different personalities….one takes his job seriously and works hard at his craft, the other lets his body get out of shape and discharges weapons inches from people’s heads….allegedly lol.
If McClain was as talented as Ray Lewis, I wouldn’t have a problem with his shooting at people.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:54 am
My cuz is a dumb azz,titan fan, so when I went to go watch games I would see his games too, titans MLB is a bad mo fo McCarthy is his name. He blows up blocks, fd hard hittin MLB that is around the ball every play. Those are the type of linebackers I would like to draft. Oh he took Barrett rudds spot real quick.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:56 am
If McClain was as talented as Ray Lewis, I wouldn’t have a problem with his shooting at people.
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LMAO! Ya, I could see looking the other way if that were the case.
January 26th, 2012 at 7:56 am
If you wanna look for a promising comparison, Ray Lewis was up on murder charges early in his career. He’s gotten himself outta the news ever since and has become a model of what a LB should be.
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CW,
McClain went overall. Lewis went 26th
Lewis was a Pro Bowler in year #2. McClain looked like a sack of crap
January 26th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Gawd! This is gonna be a long offseason!
January 26th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Who’s our FA’s this year?
January 26th, 2012 at 8:06 am
Never mind…
Jason Campbell
Tyvon Branch
Samson Sateele
Barnes
Chaz Schilens
Michael Bush
January 26th, 2012 at 8:09 am
No
Yes
Maybe
No
Why not
Yes
January 26th, 2012 at 8:10 am
That is all I could find…is there any one else? How about the RFAs?
January 26th, 2012 at 8:10 am
Ello Govna’!!
Hue Jackson get a job yet? OBVIOUSLY.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:10 am
175.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 7:56 am
If you wanna look for a promising comparison, Ray Lewis was up on murder charges early in his career. He’s gotten himself outta the news ever since and has become a model of what a LB should be.
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CW,
McClain went overall. Lewis went 26th
Lewis was a Pro Bowler in year #2. McClain looked like a sack of crap
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Do you honestly think I’m comparing the 2?
January 26th, 2012 at 8:12 am
“Rolando is a slug … no pun intended”
Yes he jogs towards the play instead of running.
Sometimes he jogs away from the play so he may be stupid as well as super slow.
I would like to see who would win in a 40 yard dash…Peyton Manning or McClain?
January 26th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:12 am
“Rolando is a slug … no pun intended”
Yes he jogs towards the play instead of running.
Sometimes he jogs away from the play so he may be stupid as well as super slow.
I would like to see who would win in a 40 yard dash…Peyton Manning or McClain?
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More like Archie Manning.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:14 am
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 7:26 am
However, it’s necessary to keep in mind that instead of rehabbing the ankle, studying film and being a professional – this idiot is busy hanging with the homies
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The guy was at his house, lol!
Hangin with the homies?
Doesn’t really matter. We all know McClain will be a Raider next year.
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I think it’s 50/50. He’s not making a ton of money against the cap, probably not much trade value and is still young so he may stick.
On the other hand, new regime doesn’t have any allegiance to him, will probably want to go with a 4-3 and it’s not clear RoMac is capable of playing MLB in a 4-3, and may want to make a statement by sacking a high profile player who often shows a lack of effort and poor fundamentals on the field.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:16 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:10 am
Ello Govna’!!
Hue Jackson get a job yet? OBVIOUSLY.
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Will prob be entrusted to usher Andrew Luck into the NFL in Indy.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Chris in NY Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:16 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:10 am
Ello Govna’!!
Hue Jackson get a job yet? OBVIOUSLY.
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Will prob be entrusted to usher Andrew Luck into the NFL in Indy.
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You should probably substitute the word Hired for entrusted.
Trust & Hue Jackson dont exactly mesh.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:19 am
I dissagree with those saying a Head Coach shouldn’t call plays.
What about:
-John Gruden (SB winner)
-Mike McCarthy (SB winner)
-Sean Payton (SB Winner)
-Bill Belichick (has called plays in past seasons)
-Rex Ryan
-Andy Reid
Raiders fans, stop being so quick to jump on bangwagons on something John Madden says.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Why is no one addressing the fact that no matter what happens to Mc-Lame legally. The NFL could sack his ass. We need a backup plan
January 26th, 2012 at 8:22 am
RaiderYYZ Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:19 am
I dissagree with those saying a Head Coach shouldn’t call plays.
What about:
-John Gruden (SB winner)
-Mike McCarthy (SB winner)
-Sean Payton (SB Winner)
-Bill Belichick (has called plays in past seasons)
-Rex Ryan
-Andy Reid
Raiders fans, stop being so quick to jump on bangwagons on something John Madden says.
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That’s your big argument.
So because 3% of the coaches who have won a Super Bowl call their own plays?..
Im not for or against. Im just saying that’s a pretty weak case.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:23 am
jesusraiderjim Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Why is no one addressing the fact that no matter what happens to Mc-Lame legally. The NFL could sack his ass. We need a backup plan
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I think if he’s found guilty he gets cut anyway.
If he’s not guilty the league wont touch him. Outside of MAYBE a fine.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:25 am
RaiderYYZ Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:19 am
I dissagree with those saying a Head Coach shouldn’t call plays.
What about:
-John Gruden (SB winner)
-Mike McCarthy (SB winner)
-Sean Payton (SB Winner)
-Bill Belichick (has called plays in past seasons)
-Rex Ryan
-Andy Reid
Raiders fans, stop being so quick to jump on bangwagons on something John Madden says.
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Yeah. A head coach who doesn’t call plays is kind of like a baseball manager. What’s he even doing there on Sundays other than managing the timeouts, throwing the challenge flag (when the boys upstairs tell him to), and answering reporters’ questions?
If you’re going to be the top coach you should probably have enough skills on one side of the ball to be able to call the plays and manage those other tasks as well.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Even if the guilty charges are just misdameanor/ I will check the particulars on how the league treated Plexico.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:25 am
It’s always nice to see the grown up posts with the morning crew as opposed to the racist silly sh/t that takes place with the evening and night owl posters. I post a lot less because of it. Anyways I’m anxious to see if we’re gona run some kinda hybrid 3-4 D. I’m glad we have a disciplinarian rather than a players coach that will allow foolishness to exist on the field. I remember when Mike McCarthy and Mike Tomlin were unsexy hires that nobody heard of. They turned out pretty ok too.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:26 am
“We need a backup plan”
Its called the draft and free agency.
The guy will not be here once camp starts.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:29 am
I remember when Mike McCarthy and Mike Tomlin were unsexy hires that nobody heard of. They turned out pretty ok too.
And they both met in last years SB!
January 26th, 2012 at 8:31 am
jesusraiderjim Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Even if the guilty charges are just misdameanor/ I will check the particulars on how the league treated Plexico.
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Plaxico = Felony.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Dennis Allen was a defensive back in high school. He played safety for Texas A&M.
He’s a former Super Bowl champion DB coach.
the Raiders secondary gave up 60 TD’s the past 2 years
31 TD’s last year with CJ37, Chekwa & Eugene injured. DVD being a rookie. Sheppard signed off the street
29 TD’s with Nnamdi Asomugha
I think some wholesale changes could be coming. I’m sure Dennis Allen either has or will shortly review some film & stats and throw up a few times
I’m not talking about minor changes like purging vets CJ37 & Sheppard, then bringing in a few undrafted guys for competition, either!
I think Routt and/or Huff could find themselves on the trade block. Branch is not a lock to be re-signed. Eugene, Mitchell, Chekwa & DVD may not even make the team (Giordano will, obviously)
January 26th, 2012 at 8:32 am
If Reggie stays true to his word – which I believe he will – He’s going to bring some one in to push CP, why on God’s green Earth wouldn’t he bring some one in to push Rolondo? I believe this will happen and I believe that Allen will know if Rolondo is some one who can actually play the game at the level he needs to.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:34 am
Rockstar, throw up a few times? I wanted to throw up many times! LOL
January 26th, 2012 at 8:35 am
What if Mc-Lame trys hard like Giordano?
January 26th, 2012 at 8:35 am
That was just wrong I admit it
January 26th, 2012 at 8:35 am
I would like to see who would win in a 40 yard dash…Peyton Manning or McClain?
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Come on, man!
Peyton with a bent neck could run circles around JaLando. Pretty sure Peyton’s pregnant wife could power walk faster than McBust!
January 26th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Might wana keep an eye on AJ Hawk. I have a feeling GB is going to cut ties with him.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Chris in NY, wanted to ask you a question.
You’ve been really outspoken about Chubby Checker making a mistake in firing Hue.
If you had to give Hue a grade for his performance as HC last year, what would it be ?
Do you think keeping or dismissing Hue was a clear cut decision ? Or was it a close call ?
January 26th, 2012 at 8:39 am
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That would be a great move for us but I aint gettin my hopes up . I knoe Reg is gonna do some good things and I am much more excited about the draft and our future than I was a month ago
January 26th, 2012 at 8:39 am
“I believe this will happen and I believe that Allen will know if Rolondo is some one who can actually play the game at the level he needs to.”
There are some things you can teach like how to properly tackle or gap assignment or how to shed blocks etc.
The one thing you cannot teach is “DESIRE” and that is the one thing McClain lacks.
He is gone!
January 26th, 2012 at 8:39 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:22 am
That’s your big argument.
So because 3% of the coaches who have won a Super Bowl call their own plays?..
Im not for or against. Im just saying that’s a pretty weak case.
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Weak case? That’s 5 Superbowls over the last 10 years (Pats x 3, Bucs, Saints)? That’s 50% of the SB’s since 2002. I thought of those guys in 30 seconds, there are many more who have been successfull…
Andy Reid took the Eagles to teh SB in 2005. Mike Holmgren took the SeaHawks to the SB in 2006.
I think this is enough of a sample size of success, no? If you are a good play-caller, call the plays. You can still be a good head coach.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:45 am
Working on income tax (darn mortgage company)
check blog – no coach
working on FASFAs for college
check blog – no coach
working on bubble sort for Raiders Prediction Board
check blog – no coach
return from ER after asthma attack
check blog – Raiders may have hired Allen.
Why did the Raiders hire the A’s first baseman?
Waiting for press conference
Back to so-called writing career.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:47 am
I would give mm#34 another yr since we all agree on 3 yr pass and he didn’t really play his rookie yr. Should of kept s. Moore and s. Brown too they are young and always around the ball. Like chekwa as cb but routte kills me dude just needs to turn his head, can’t believe rod wood couldn’t coach him up on that. DVD looks like a routte Jr too. Cj,boyd and lito need to bounce
January 26th, 2012 at 8:48 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 6:18 am
Rolando = 2012 Most Improved Raider
Book it!
Real Talk Fire Baby McNigga is gonna be in Prison with the rest of them next year Real Talk The only thing RoJigO is gonna improve is his Cock Rush move, and his Swallow technic Real Talk
McTypicalNigga = Biggest B!tchAs$ Raider of all time Real Talk
January 26th, 2012 at 8:49 am
I prefer a coach that delegates the play calling to his coordinators.
Agree 100% with Joh Madden’s take.
Most of the HC’s work should be done Monday-Saturday. Game plan for offense, defense, and STs. Roster moves, coaching the coaches, etc.
Sunday SHOULD be a day of managing ALL facets of the teams performance. How can the play caller really be thinking about STs or the other side of the ball if he is focused on his sequence of plays he wants to call?
Trust the coordinators you hire to be able to coach you scheme!
January 26th, 2012 at 8:49 am
RaiderYYZ Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:39 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:22 am
That’s your big argument.
So because 3% of the coaches who have won a Super Bowl call their own plays?..
Im not for or against. Im just saying that’s a pretty weak case.
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Weak case? That’s 5 Superbowls over the last 10 years (Pats x 3, Bucs, Saints)? That’s 50% of the SB’s since 2002. I thought of those guys in 30 seconds, there are many more who have been successfull…
Andy Reid took the Eagles to teh SB in 2005. Mike Holmgren took the SeaHawks to the SB in 2006.
I think this is enough of a sample size of success, no? If you are a good play-caller, call the plays. You can still be a good head coach.
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Well Bill the Hoodie only called plays 1 year.
But I dont see the big deal in a HC calling plays.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:51 am
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:49 am
I prefer a coach that delegates the play calling to his coordinators.
Agree 100% with Joh Madden’s take.
Most of the HC’s work should be done Monday-Saturday. Game plan for offense, defense, and STs. Roster moves, coaching the coaches, etc.
Sunday SHOULD be a day of managing ALL facets of the teams performance. How can the play caller really be thinking about STs or the other side of the ball if he is focused on his sequence of plays he wants to call?
Trust the coordinators you hire to be able to coach you scheme!
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Very excellent points. And also true.
Swaying me towards that side of the debate.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Trust the coordinators you hire to be able to coach you scheme!
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Very excellent points. And also true.
Swaying me towards that side of the debate.
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I’m open to both as well. I’m just tired of the bandwagon jumping that goes on here. Ya, i’m not sure on the specific years Belisweater has and hasn’t called plays. But if you take out 2 of the 3 SB’s, I didn’t include teh Packers SB last season so we are still talking about 4 of the last 10 SB winning coaches called plays.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:56 am
So a defensive coach like Allen is going to come in here and not want to coach a CLEAR 1st rd prospect like McClain?
Give up on our young player? For who????
When have you ever heard a coach of teammate say this guy isn’t a hard worker?
The assumption is because he was AT HIS HOUSE in Alabama and got into an incident that took what, all of 10 minutes???? That he was hanging with his homies instead of watching film?
Where do these wild stories come from?
Some of you cats take things way too personally.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:58 am
RaiderBuck, McKenzie is going to bring people in to motivate Palmer and Rolando? What level is this?
January 26th, 2012 at 8:58 am
RaiderYYZ Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Trust the coordinators you hire to be able to coach you scheme!
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Very excellent points. And also true.
Swaying me towards that side of the debate.
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I’m open to both as well. I’m just tired of the bandwagon jumping that goes on here. Ya, i’m not sure on the specific years Belisweater has and hasn’t called plays. But if you take out 2 of the 3 SB’s, I didn’t include teh Packers SB last season so we are still talking about 4 of the last 10 SB winning coaches called plays.
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Well regardless, I dont believe it to be something that can be applied and examined to each team.
Different teams have different make ups, talent etc..
January 26th, 2012 at 8:59 am
Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:58 am
RaiderBuck, McKenzie is going to bring people in to motivate Palmer and Rolando? What level is this?
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Oh, get out of here with your crap.
That happens on a lot of teams. Players get brought in to push others to play harder & better.
Too early for your crap.
January 26th, 2012 at 8:59 am
MM34 doesn’t have the football IQ we need as a starting SS.
Tyvon Branch should be our starting SS for the next 5 years, minimum.
If MM34 wants to stay around as a STs player and backup SS, then fine. His days of playing ANY type of LB should be OH VEE E ARE!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:02 am
JHill, do you really think Rolando is going to trial because he was just visiting his family and minding his own business?
January 26th, 2012 at 9:02 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:58 am
Well regardless, I dont believe it to be something that can be applied and examined to each team.
Different teams have different make ups, talent etc..
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Yes exactly… That’s my point. Since Hue Jackson called plays in 2011, and since the Raiders didn’t make the playoffs in 2011, Head Coaches shouldn’t call plays.
If all of a sudden Mike McCarthy and Sean Payton come out and say they aren’t calling plays next year so they can make sure they are spending more time in other areas I will change my mind.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Your wrong JHill he was NOT at his own house he was partying with friends when the incident happened.
Also it was premeditated as he renewed his gun permit hours before brandishing the weapon. He was planning on pulling his gun out and made sure he was legal to carry it first.
So while he was planning on playing gangster the rest of the team was working their butts off at practice preparing for Miami.
Hue excused him for a funeral and instead of taking care of his family during that rough time he was planning a fight with a gun.
He was not focused on Miami he was focused on being a thug with his home boys.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:03 am
I wonder who New England brought in to motivate Brady.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Now I will agree with the notion that Palmer and McClain to improve A LOT to meet our level of expectations.
Those are supposed to be the 2 QBs of the team, and they are far from Tom Brady and Ray Lewis, so to speak.
I happen to believe that the coaching changes are going to benefit these guys and they WILL be the leaders we need them to be.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Oh, Palmer and McClain WILL be leaders, only after we get some leaders in to motivate them.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Palmer’s an 8 year veteran, btw. Needs a motivator. OK.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:05 am
My bad 666,
I thought I read that McClain and one of his friends were at his house and the victim came over.
Said he was ambushed.
Said he was sitting in McClain’s living room, and McClain came in and told him to some outside they were going to fight.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Ambushed. lol.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:07 am
Palmer is fine stop babbling about him. He will work hard this off season with his WR’s and when next season starts he will in great shape he does not need anyone to motivate him as he is a professional.
McClain is a selfish thug who has no desire to play football except to collect a check.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:07 am
CSN saying Allen will be HC/DC.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:09 am
666,
I think you are making a few assumptions.
How do you know that he registered the gun with the intent to use it later that day? You can’t possibly know that to be true.
You’re also saying that he didn’t go to the funeral? That was all a lie?
His whole point for leaving the team wasn’t to go to his grandfather’s funeral, but to beat up one of his FRIENDS????
I don’t know about that.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:09 am
224.Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:03 am
I wonder who New England brought in to motivate Brady.
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They didn’t bring anyone in, they already had Bledsoe.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Good morning Nation!~ Hope U all have a really great day!
Sully, not sure McClain will stay. Not sure he should. Of course after having said that he’ll pro bowl next season…:)
January 26th, 2012 at 9:10 am
JHill, do you really think Rolando is going to trial because he was just visiting his family and minding his own business?
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No.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:10 am
233. They cheated like h*ll to get that 6th rounder looking so good.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Tex A&M has a rep for nasty defense. Quick secondaries that will knock your dikc in the dirt. Mark isn’t stingy with the purse strings? McKenzie and Allen could wind up building a defense that looked like Tampa’s a decade ago.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:12 am
Between renewing his permit, buying a gun, and then almost murdering a man in cold blood, where did McClain find the time to attend his grandfather’s funeral?
For that matter, was there even a “dead grandfather” to begin with?
January 26th, 2012 at 9:12 am
McClain is a selfish thug who has no desire to play football except to collect a check.
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I think him playing injured would say something different.
Played on one leg, hurt in further in a home game, went in took a shot, and was right back on the field.
Collecting a check???
January 26th, 2012 at 9:12 am
Breaking News:
Carson Palmer has rented the top floor of a local luxury hotel for one month this offseason so he could train with wide receivers Denarious Moore, Jacoby Ford and Darrius Heyward-Bay and tight end Kevin Boss.
Meanwhile, Rolando McClain has rented out a local Alabama Golden Corral so he and teammate Tommy Kelly and former teammate Jamarcus Russell can get their munch on all offseason while counting their money.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:12 am
lol. Brady would be nobody without Bledsoe. Got ya. lmfao.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:12 am
I am not making assumptions its a well known fact that hours before he brandished the firearm he went downtown to renew his gun permit.
Its a public record not me making up stories.
WHY would you renew your gun permit when you are supposed to be with your family during trying times such as a death in the family unless you planned on using it.
Come on man!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:12 am
If McClain gets found guilty of all 3 charges, he still won’t face much of a suspension, outside of a game or 3.
You have to know the history of the personel conduct policy and suspension.
NOBODY, outside of Big Ben, has been suspended without any convictions, and NOBODY, has had any harsh suspensions for misdeamenors.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:14 am
At least McCLain didn’t hurt himself with the gun play.
Josh Freeman, was off shooting guns, and broke his thumb!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:15 am
Writers on the show Southland had a field day with Russell in recent episode.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:16 am
How can we expect to replace so many guys when we have so few resources?
Maybe Reggie can trade the trademarks to Al’s slogans for draft picks. You know the ones that stand for the exact opposite type of play shown for most of the past 25 years.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:16 am
I don’t know, Duck.
Just an interesting theory that I hadn’t heard before.
Grandfather’s funeral was just a sham to go back and handle some business with his FRIEND????
Didn’t actually attend the funeral???
Hmmmm….
I would think it would be pretty simple for the Raiders to verify if the guy didn’t go to the funeral. I REALLY doubt he would still be a Raiders if it were to that level of BS.
Cmon guys, REALLY??????
January 26th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Southland should be on HBO or something.
First 2 episodes were pretty violent.
LOVE that show!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:18 am
“Played on one leg, hurt in further in a home game, went in took a shot, and was right back on the field.”
What exactly was his injury? He had a bruise?
There was no structure damage or it would have been reported. I saw Hue more than once during the season reprimand McClian for coming off the field during a game. The next play he was back in there. His injury was not serious he was acting hurt to get out of playing. He has no HEART!
If you do not believe me all you have to do is go back and look at the film.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:20 am
Heart really is Mc-Lames biggest downfall from what I have seen. He is not very mature or smart either
January 26th, 2012 at 9:23 am
“Didn’t actually attend the funeral???”
It only takes a couple of hours to attend a funeral the rest of the time he should have spent with his family supporting them or studying Miami’s offense.
BUT he did not he wanted to play thug in the streets.
How can you not see that!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:23 am
“He wasn’t great at any one thing, but he was good at a lot of things,” Mickens said. “He was very consistent and confident. If I didn’t know one of the coverages, he’d remind me what it was. He was a guy who studied and knew not only his job, but everyone else’s job.”
Hunter Goodwin, another college teammate who played eight years with the Vikings and Dolphins, believes Allen will “instill a culture of accountability” that will be crucial for a team that set NFL records for penalties and penalty yardage.
“The Raiders have a history of recklessness, and in my opinion you’ve got to change the culture,” Goodwin said. “They’ve tended to go after lower-character, lower-integrity, high-skill level guys, but if you don’t have a good moral compass and some integrity to buy into the team concept, they’re ultimately going to fail you.
“He’s got to go in and overhaul that culture, and I think he’ll go about it in a workmanlike manner. I think he’ll make a great head coach. I’d love to play for him.”
Or as Slocum put it, “You win with character, not characters. Dennis is going to be a class guy, do things the right way, and get people around him to do that as well.”
Talking to reporters at the Pro Bowl in Hawaii, Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey thinks Allen will put his stamp on the Raiders immediately.
“I know what type of team he’s going to have,” Bailey said. “Very intense, hard-nosed. Tough. That’s the way he is. That’s what I expect his team to be.”
Count me in
January 26th, 2012 at 9:24 am
I wonder who New England brought in to motivate Brady
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another super model from Victoria’s Secret?
January 26th, 2012 at 9:24 am
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:16 am
I don’t know, Duck.
Just an interesting theory that I hadn’t heard before.
Grandfather’s funeral was just a sham to go back and handle some business with his FRIEND????
Didn’t actually attend the funeral???
Hmmmm….
I would think it would be pretty simple for the Raiders to verify if the guy didn’t go to the funeral. I REALLY doubt he would still be a Raiders if it were to that level of BS.
Cmon guys, REALLY??????
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No, I’m saying he used the pretext of a “dead grandfather” to go home and goof off for a few days.
Think about it: if you’re wracked with grief over a close relative dying, your first inclination is unlikely to be “Hey, I know! I’ll buy a gun and act like I’m going to kill someone I knew in High School!”
January 26th, 2012 at 9:24 am
McClain is a slacker, just like his father!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:24 am
Its a public record not me making up stories.
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I didn’t say you made anything up, did I?
My bad if I implied that.
I’m saying that you are assuming facts not in evidence.
There could be a 1000 scenarios why he renewed gun permit.
What was the premeditation? To “use a gun”? Do you think he was going to kill him, or just fire off a shot?
Keep in mind, they were friends, not some rival or something. Something happened involving McClain’s sister, right?
More likely scenario is McClain simply sticking up for his sister. Might have gotten out of control, but I don’t see the thuggin it up angle.
RRS and his crew stay heated. I bet you if you said something about one his crew family members, you might get a round fired off in your direction. Are they thugs???
January 26th, 2012 at 9:25 am
JHill, that episode last week was really good. Was shocked when the guy killed himself. He was just joking around, looked like Woody Allen. Then leaped for it. Freaky. They have some good writers. But they overdo it with the gore. That’s just hollywood today though.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:25 am
While McKenzie and Dennis Allen have not worked together, McKenzie apparently
had been watching from afar as Allen went from Texas A&M to Tulsa, the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints and then to Denver.
“I heard Reggie had been following him for a few years, watching his progression through the coaching ranks,” Grady Allen said. “Evidently he’s been on somebody’s radar.”
Big Mac puttin in work
January 26th, 2012 at 9:27 am
Oh, and that scene last week where the cop tries to give those gang bangers a lecture about rules in the hood was cringe worthy. they would have rushed his ass.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:30 am
The assumption is because he was AT HIS HOUSE in Alabama and got into an incident that took what, all of 10 minutes???? That he was hanging with his homies instead of watching film?
Where do these wild stories come from?
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First off, I thought this incident occurred at a friend’s apartment.
However, whether this occurred at a friend’s place or at Slowlando’s home is really of little or no consequence.
I doubt you believe that Slow and Ja were doing some film study and a fight broke out over what was being studied. Someone got his azz kicked and a shot was fired. And Slowlando was involved in some capacity. To what extent, we don’t know, but he WAS there and so were his buddies.
Sorry, Slowlando WAS hanging with the homies.
That’s not a wild story. That’s a fact.
The only wild story is that Slowlando needed to take an entire week off of practice and be away from the team in order to attend a funeral.
Played Hue like a piano, but wound up exposing himself for the fool that he is. You’d think that after the shooting incident during the off-season Slowlando would have the brains to stay as far away from potential trouble as possible. Nope. What a moron.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:32 am
What was McClain supposed to do, just let his permit expire?
The McClain siblings, get in shootouts fairly frequently, letting your gun permit expire is not an opion.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:32 am
“After he shot the gun, he put the gun in my face and said, ‘I’ll shoot you in the face.’ He said, ‘Show me that knife you got.’ I said, ‘All I’ve got is money.’ And he just laughed.”
Tapscott told The Times he did have a knife with him during the incident. “But I told him I wasn’t fighting any more,” he said.
According to Tapscott, McClain was angry because he thought Tapscott tried to steal McClain’s brother’s television in Tuscaloosa. Tapscott, who said he is in the process of moving back to Decatur from Tuscaloosa, said he was suspected of trying to steal the TV only because he was in Tuscaloosa last weekend.
“That made it the reason why they got to fight with me,” Tapscott said.
Court records showed Tapscott was served an eviction notice from his Tuscaloosa apartment in September.
Tapscott said he went to the Skyview Street house in Decatur where the incident took place to play video games. But once he arrived, Tapscott said McClain and Willingham wanted to fight.
That scene contrasted with the longtime relationship Tapscott said he had with McClain. They were basketball teammates at Decatur High.
“He used to live with me in high school, with me and my family,” Tapscott said. “He moved out with his mom and asked if he could move in with my family. I asked my family and they agreed. He stayed for about 3 or 4 months.”
http://blog.al.com/breaking/2011/12/rolando_mcclain_assault_victim.html
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So this “victim” shows up to the house to play video game with McClain and ONE other friend, AND has a knife?
Where’s the gangster stuff again?
January 26th, 2012 at 9:33 am
I still got your back Slowlando McLazy!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:12 am
I am not making assumptions its a well known fact that hours before he brandished the firearm he went downtown to renew his gun permit.
Its a public record not me making up stories.
WHY would you renew your gun permit when you are supposed to be with your family during trying times such as a death in the family unless you planned on using it.
Come on man!
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Why renew your gun permit?!
Because last time he was in town the police pulled bullets out of his truck. U should read the story.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:34 am
I’m saying that you are assuming facts not in evidence.
There could be a 1000 scenarios why he renewed gun permit.
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Exactly, this guy could actually be an Al Queda sleeper agent and McClain was actually stopping a terrorist attack and due to national security interests there was a cover story made up and McClain took the fall.
Proof is in the picture, look how happy he is, plus isn’t obvious he is working undercover, as he is dressed as a guy protitute…It is like Diehard 5? McClain should be getting a medal, you people should be ashamed of yourselves…
January 26th, 2012 at 9:34 am
What’s up DMAC?
January 26th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Sorry, Slowlando WAS hanging with the homies.
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He was hanging out with ONE friend.
The idea that he should be in his playbook 24/7 is crazy, 99.
Show me ONE report of his coaches or teamates, or anyone for that matter, implying that McClain is a slacker from a preparation standpoint?
January 26th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Hmmmm. Raider’s website is blank under coaches.
Don’t see Reggie there anywhere either, like under GM.
The Raiders are still different.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:35 am
“While McKenzie and Dennis Allen have not worked together, McKenzie apparently
had been watching from afar as Allen went from Texas A&M to Tulsa, the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints and then to Denver.
“I heard Reggie had been following him for a few years, watching his progression through the coaching ranks,” Grady Allen said. “Evidently he’s been on somebody’s radar.”
Which means Reggie got “His Guy”
And that is exactly what he said to us was he wanted “His Guy”
January 26th, 2012 at 9:36 am
comment # 252 courtesy of inonewordraider sounds like the opposite of McDummy!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Anything about McClain’s incident is pure speculation. I can think of MILLION$ of reasons why someone would lie or exagerate about McClain “shooting” at them.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:36 am
269. Has been for days
January 26th, 2012 at 9:36 am
McClain will be fine. He is 22.
You People…
January 26th, 2012 at 9:38 am
I just wished he wasn’t shooting people in skinny jeans.
That’s my issue.
Why is our MLB wearing skinny jeans and desinger belts!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Mark just took over the team a few months ago. Reggie just got on board a couple of weeks ago. New management is just digging their feet in. So, the website, and the overall p.r., is likely run by the old guard. It’s not rocket science as to why they’re downplaying changes.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Preppie,
Condo is a FA. Do you think R McKenzie will resign him?
January 26th, 2012 at 9:39 am
“Why renew your gun permit?!
Because last time he was in town the police pulled bullets out of his truck. U should read the story.”
Then he is even stupider than previously thought for going back into that neighborhood.
This isn’t the wild west where you get shot at and you go buy a gun to shoot back. What kind of twisted logic is that?
You might want to think that there is probably a reason he was shot at in the first place.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:42 am
I still got your back Slowlando McLazy!!!
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I do too!
At least until AJ Hawk becomes available.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:42 am
“Anything about McClain’s incident is pure speculation. I can think of MILLION$ of reasons why someone would lie or exagerate about McClain “shooting” at them.”
Try thinking of a “Million$” reasons why he should smile so big for the camera while being arrested.
Its called “keeping it real” for his hommies!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:42 am
I think the McClain’s, Rolando, Tequilla and Mychal, should have a reality show.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:43 am
I don’t care what my MLB wears when he is not playing. He could wear a toga for all I care.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Why is our MLB wearing skinny jeans and desinger belts!!!
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That’s not an Oakland thing?
January 26th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Aside from the shooting incident(s), Mclazy sucked on the field. I’ll give him this year, if he’s even on the team, to prove he’s not who we think he is.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Although Allen is somewhat of an unknown to the average fan, he has clearly been one of the guys that Big mack has kept tabs on over the years, reminds me of how davis used to follow coaches progress through the league. So if Big mack likes him im excited to see what he can do.
At the very least i will give big mack credit for going after a guy that fits what the team seems to need most at this point. A coach that can overhaul our dead defense, and instill the discipline and professionalism, that quickly disappeared last season when the team lost its leader and starting qb jc.
Curious who he will bring in to run the offense and defense as coordinators, as i read an article that said he is looking to hire for both sides of the ball.
I have a sneaking suspicion that he may want a more spread out passing offense, like he saw when he coached for the saints. Im all for it, we only need the right trigger man for that style. 2013 please bring us geno smith
January 26th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Didn’t AJ Hawk sign a new contract after they won the SB? He is not leaving GB.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:46 am
That’s not an Oakland thing?
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I was told yesterday that the young “thugs” today wear skinny jeans and pink puffy coats (Cam’Ron????)
Not in the ‘Burque. They are behind the times I guess, still neck tattoo’s, dickies and Ben Davis gear.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:46 am
What up J heezy!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:46 am
McClain is a lazy thug who is robbing us of money and a roster space just like Jamarcus Russell.
Anyone who tries to justify his actions is about as brainless as he is.
You are a professional its your job to know Miami’s offense when you are a MLB. He was not doing his job plain and simple. Just like Hue Jackson was doing his nails in a ESPN article instead of spending time with Palmer going over the game plan.
Its a 24/7 job for 4 or 5 months out of the year the other 7 months you can play gang banger and video games.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:46 am
Now that DHB is on track, I can focus my effort on reminding some of you guys that McClain will be a good contributor to our team!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:46 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:46 am
That’s not an Oakland thing?
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I was told yesterday that the young “thugs” today wear skinny jeans and pink puffy coats (Cam’Ron????)
Not in the ‘Burque. They are behind the times I guess, still neck tattoo’s, dickies and Ben Davis gear.
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What about duck tails?
January 26th, 2012 at 9:47 am
Toga Party!!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:47 am
I thought McClain played fairly well in the Miami game.
At least, by his standards.
Routt was torched, and our D-line and pass rush was non-existant.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:48 am
FK AJ Hawk, we should of went for Urlacher when he was available.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:48 am
What about duck tails?
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I have seen the shaved heads, with the long duck tails around.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:49 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:48 am
What about duck tails?
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I have seen the shaved heads, with the long duck tails around.
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ever given it any thought J?
January 26th, 2012 at 9:49 am
Possibly a new look
lol
January 26th, 2012 at 9:49 am
I wonder where jameis winston will go fsu or bama? Im guessing fsu, bama hasnt had a black qb play in a game since andrew zow
January 26th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Given the fact that Curry is set to make $5 million in 2012, it wouldn’t be surprising to me if he were cut in February to dodge his contract.
McClain’s salary really isn’t that much over the next couple years, all things considered. Unless the Raiders can find a mid-round pick in exchange for him, McClain will stick. But the Raiders would be smart to find a player who can push him, either in the draft or free agency. Bobby Wagner and Audie Cole would be options in the draft, and Dan Conner would be a prudent acquisition in FA – he’s filled in well on the Panthers at both WLB and MLB.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:50 am
What it DMAC!
AJ is a Buckeye, and he would be the best WLB we had in years!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:50 am
You ever see Any Reid or McCarthy or Bellichick during the week, they look like sloppy, hair all messy, wearing a sweatshirt haven’t showered in a while and red eyes like they have been up all night sleeping in the film room eating pizza and delivery for a week.
That’s what good coaches do for 5 months out of the year they work 24/7.
There will be time for getting your nails done during the off season.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:50 am
RRS and his crew stay heated. I bet you if you said something about one his crew family members, you might get a round fired off in your direction. Are they thugs???
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Jhill,
I own a 22 for small game (rabbits, squirrels, stray dogs – shhhh!)
I own a muzzle loader (black powder) for deer season
I own a 12GA shotgun for turkey hunting
I own a 9mm for personal protection. I have a conceal & carry permit, but I usually don’t carry and I certainly don’t keep it in my vehicle. If somebody breaks into my house and I’m not home, my wife knows how to use it and she won’t hesitate to do so.
Please don’t compare me to Rolando McClain or his family. Never heard any rumors about them being Podunkers!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:52 am
Stray dogs?!?!?!
That’s sick!!!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:52 am
So McClain just happened to renew his gun permit on the day that he and a friend lured the victim to the home under the false pretense of hanging out and playing some video games and then proceeded to attack him and threaten him with a deadly weapon…..over a stolen TV.
Yeah, I am sure it is just a coincidence.
And besides, wouldn’t want to just call the cops and let them handle it now would we, I mean you have a giant contract and a team and fans to be responsible for, but don’t let that stop you from lying in wait for an unsuspecting victim to come over so you can attack him and discharge your newly permitted gun inches from his head…..allegedly lol.
McClain has his poop in a group baby!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:52 am
RR,
No Cats?!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:52 am
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:32 am
“After he shot the gun, he put the gun in my face and said, ‘I’ll shoot you in the face.’ He said, ‘Show me that knife you got.’ I said, ‘All I’ve got is money.’ And he just laughed.”
Tapscott told The Times he did have a knife with him during the incident. “But I told him I wasn’t fighting any more,” he said.
According to Tapscott, McClain was angry because he thought Tapscott tried to steal McClain’s brother’s television in Tuscaloosa. Tapscott, who said he is in the process of moving back to Decatur from Tuscaloosa, said he was suspected of trying to steal the TV only because he was in Tuscaloosa last weekend.
“That made it the reason why they got to fight with me,” Tapscott said.
Court records showed Tapscott was served an eviction notice from his Tuscaloosa apartment in September.
Tapscott said he went to the Skyview Street house in Decatur where the incident took place to play video games. But once he arrived, Tapscott said McClain and Willingham wanted to fight.
That scene contrasted with the longtime relationship Tapscott said he had with McClain. They were basketball teammates at Decatur High.
“He used to live with me in high school, with me and my family,” Tapscott said. “He moved out with his mom and asked if he could move in with my family. I asked my family and they agreed. He stayed for about 3 or 4 months.”
http://blog.al.com/breaking/2011/12/rolando_mcclain_assault_victim.html
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So this “victim” shows up to the house to play video game with McClain and ONE other friend, AND has a knife?
Where’s the gangster stuff again?
There is no ” Gangster” stuff, this is just typical Nigg er nonsense
January 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
I would like to see russel wilson taken in the late rounds or signed as ufa by the raiders. he could fit in very well with a spread attack like they use in n.o. In fact i would compare wilson favorably to brees, very accurate, very smart with the ball, only far better athleticism and a much much bigger arm.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Raider O Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:50 am
What it DMAC!
AJ is a Buckeye, and he would be the best WLB we had in years!
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We already have a Buckeye that we don’t utilize.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:54 am
@RaiderRockstar
Admit it Rockstar! Tell the truth!
You wear skinny jeans and white belts!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
I did some crazy dumb things when I was 22.
Ray Lewis was charged with Murder!!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
I keep that 45 under the bed for possible intruders.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Wassup DMac!
Just trying to understand some of this McClain bashing.
Where’s the history?
Seems like because he comes from a bad southern neighborhood, sticks up for his family, and defends himself against a guy carrying a knife, he’s a gangster.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am
he and a friend lured the victim to the home
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Objection!
Assumes facts not in evidence!
January 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
DMAC,
That’s Why Hue was fired!! He had another great QB from The Ohio State University, and he didn’t utilize him.
Sad. Really sad.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Condo is a FA. Do you think R McKenzie will resign him?
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No, he isn’t!
7/29/2011: Signed an undisclosed contract. – per Roto
Raiders agreed to terms with LS Jon Condo.
Condo made $1.68 million last season to be the Raiders’ long snapper. The former Pro Bowler is clearly a priority for Oakland.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Wassup DMac!
Just trying to understand some of this McClain bashing.
Where’s the history?
Seems like because he comes from a bad southern neighborhood, sticks up for his family, and defends himself against a guy carrying a knife, he’s a gangster.
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I don’t think he’s a gangster.
He’s just young and gots some learning to do.
If he doesn’t learn from his mistakes, than that’s a real problem.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
get on the Allen train, or you’ll be left behind.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:58 am
a spread passing attack would be very good for our team, it would ensure that moore ford and dhb are on the field together on many snaps, and put extreme pressure on the defense. then you have dmac or jones or bush in a single back set and the qb in shotgun. the defense would be forced into base coverages and be torched by our speed.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:58 am
Raider O Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
DMAC,
That’s Why Hue was fired!! He had another great QB from The Ohio State University, and he didn’t utilize him.
Sad. Really sad.
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I agree.
lol
January 26th, 2012 at 9:58 am
then proceeded to attack him and threaten him with a deadly weapon…..
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Objection!
This has not been established.
Knife carrying “victim”’s side of the story.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:59 am
LOL at Mistic still pushing this nonsense.
Dude, Russell Wilson IS NOT an NFL prospect, and comparing him to Drew Brees is beyond ridiculous. Strong arm??? The guy is a second baseman in baseball, lol.
Russell Wilson’s best bet is MLB just like Pat White.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:59 am
jraider Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
get on the Allen train, or you’ll be left behind.
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I’m already on board brother.
January 26th, 2012 at 9:59 am
Ray Lewis was charged with Murder!!!!
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Thank You, O!
No hope for our guy though.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:00 am
If he renewed his permit the day in question, he was intending on at least flashing it. FVCK him I hope he pulls a Plaxico this offseason.
Guns are for pussies.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:00 am
ANDREW GOUDELOCK !!!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 10:00 am
311.DMAC Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:55 am
I keep that 45 under the bed for possible intruders.
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My .45 is about 8 inches from this keyboard under my desk…..but I have not even brandished it at my monitor at one of you mtherfkers….yet. Don’t push me though!
lol
January 26th, 2012 at 10:01 am
Whether or not the off-the-field problems will continue for McClain, I’d really like to see him work on lowering his pad level and aggressively attacking the LOS, instead of standing flat-footed 7 yards behind the LOS and waiting for a blocker to engage him.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:01 am
a spread passing attack would be very good for our team, it would ensure that moore ford and dhb are on the field together on many snaps, and put extreme pressure on the defense. then you have dmac or jones or bush in a single back set and the qb in shotgun. the defense would be forced into base coverages and be torched by our speed.
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Also, how about no huddle? With Reece and McFadden you can go 5 wide?
January 26th, 2012 at 10:01 am
Really strange that we still have no OFFICIAL confirmation from Raiders on Allen and also when the PR will be? It’s almost two days now.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:01 am
YoungAmerican Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Given the fact that Curry is set to make $5 million in 2012, it wouldn’t be surprising to me if he were cut in February to dodge his contract.
McClain’s salary really isn’t that much over the next couple years, all things considered. Unless the Raiders can find a mid-round pick in exchange for him, McClain will stick. But the Raiders would be smart to find a player who can push him, either in the draft or free agency. Bobby Wagner and Audie Cole would be options in the draft, and Dan Conner would be a prudent acquisition in FA – he’s filled in well on the Panthers at both WLB and MLB.
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i watched plenty of panther football this year (couldnt miss my boy cam pound the daylights out of the haters) Dan conner has nothing left. His heart and mind are in it, but his body is shot. he would be targeted by offenses as soon as he hits the field.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:01 am
Dude, Russell Wilson IS NOT an NFL prospect, and comparing him to Drew Brees is beyond ridiculous. Strong arm??? The guy is a second baseman in baseball, lol.
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What you trying to say?
I balled for 3 years in high school at second base and batted .310
(I do got a weak ass arm though, but I got stupid D)
lol
January 26th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Carl Weathers Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:00 am
If he renewed his permit the day in question, he was intending on at least flashing it. FVCK him I hope he pulls a Plaxico this offseason.
Guns are for pussies.
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And people who defend your right to be on the computer safely.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:02 am
@RaiderRockstar
Admit it Rockstar! Tell the truth!
You wear skinny jeans and white belts!
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@Dutch
do they come in green/brown/black/tan Camouflage ???
nah, j/k
my wife has a cousin that wears them and let’s just say I’ve only spoken to that guy twice in the 5 years we’ve been married!
January 26th, 2012 at 10:03 am
320.J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:58 am
then proceeded to attack him and threaten him with a deadly weapon…..
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Objection!
This has not been established.
Knife carrying “victim”’s side of the story.
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Objections overruled. This is the COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION, not some Alabama courthouse. You have 30 days to appeal to the COURT OF NO EXCUSES .
January 26th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Let’s look at the top and most consistent head coaches around the league. Before they got hired they were the best always at what they did.
They knew the x’s and o’s. They worked out and change their “tactics” to fit in with what they have and the changing times.
Bellicheck was a great defensive coordinator and was very innovative. It still rolls over to how his offense etc. schemes, and the type of guys he gets. Andy Ried was a top offensive coach. Bill Coher and now Tomlin were top defensive minds. Always top 5-10 in defense.
Even if you look at the SFO head coach was the best in college (well took a team from nowhere to up at the top). His brother in Baltimore was the top Special Teams coordinator.
Our guy is a bottom 10 defensive coordinator. He has good vision. He has the right ideas of the way should be. He’s hard-nosed. But can he game plan and integrate new ideas in the field to adapt and win against the various opponents. His defense crumbled against the opponents (look at the NE game). And he has some very good players on that defense. That’s the only thing that worries me. He talks a good talk. He has the right idea as far as his vision. Can he carry it out and be ’smarter’ than the opponent?
I think the Colts have a good guy in Chuck Pagano. I was beating the drum to get him interviewed here. He always had a top 5 in where he worked (even here in Oakland had the #1 pass defense when he coached secondary). That shows he gets his guys to PRODUCE.
So..I guess time will tell. Hope this turns out well with Allen. He seems a agressive type guy with a good vision. But…obviously that vision didn’t turn out great results in Denver.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Preppie,
RR is right. Condo is staying and he made 1.7 million last year.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Loved watching all those Carolina wins,huh.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:05 am
We don’t care if McCalin is guilty or not!
That is not even the question.
Its called focus either your head is in the game or it is NOT! His head was not in the game he smelled trouble and instead of taking off and running from trouble, he went straight towards trouble. Then posed for the camera with a big smile not ashamed of what he had done or the potential problems he just caused for his entire team.
Selfish!!
January 26th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Pagano has a top 5 defense because he coached for the Ravens. If he coached the Broncos he would be in the bottom half too.
Get real.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:05 am
DMAC, you got a 45 under your bed for intruders? Read the news. Those intruders these days are likely to be cops. They don’t even need a warrant anymore. They’ll have guns, too. Soon as you reach for yours, it’s a wrap.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Giordano’s gonna cost us at least 12 million a year.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:06 am
He was hanging out with ONE friend.
The idea that he should be in his playbook 24/7 is crazy, 99.
Show me ONE report of his coaches or teamates, or anyone for that matter, implying that McClain is a slacker from a preparation standpoint?
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Hanging with one friend. Another coming over to supposedly play video games. Someone’s got a blade. Someone’s got a gun. There’s a fight. A shot is fired.
And this is going down when he’s been excused for an ENTIRE week, to attend a FUNERAL ?
I don’t expect him to be in his playbook 24/7.
But I do expect him to stay the heck out of this sort of moronic trouble – especially when he’s getting paid MILLIONS to be the Raid MLB – and was excused to attend a funeral.
Guy is an azzclown and frankly, I’m shocked anyone is trying to defend his behavior or explain it away…
Except for my man JFB, whose twisted humor reveals that even the biggest Slowlando supporters know he’s a clusterfk.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:07 am
I think the Colts have a good guy in Chuck Pagano. I was beating the drum to get him interviewed here. He always had a top 5 in where he worked (even here in Oakland had the #1 pass defense when he coached secondary). That shows he gets his guys to PRODUCE.
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Maverick,
you have yet to address the disrespect Pagano gave the Raiders when he left here…..in light of his comments why would you expect the Raiders to give him a job?
January 26th, 2012 at 10:07 am
I have a conceal & carry permit, but I usually don’t carry and I certainly don’t keep it in my vehicle. If somebody breaks into my house and I’m not home, my wife knows how to use it and she won’t hesitate to do so.
Please don’t compare me to Rolando McClain or his family
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Ok, so your permit is about to expire this weekend.
You run down to the local spot to renew it.
Stop by your brother’s house on the way home for a couple cold glasses of skim milk and some turkey jerky.
Your “old friend” who you THINK stole something from you stops by your brother’s house to shoot the breeze.
Words are exchanged, you notice he has a knife, you go get your gun ….
I see a lot of hypothetical fill in the blank stuff that can certainly match the stuff you guys are coming up with for McClain.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Deuce Deuce, it’s actually computer geeks that have fought for our right to be on the internet today. We haven’t truly defended our freedom in ground or air combat in nearly a half century. The wars we’re in now are mostly fought technologically. Go thank your nearest nerd. Soldiers are obsolete.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:08 am
332.DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Carl Weathers Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:00 am
If he renewed his permit the day in question, he was intending on at least flashing it. FVCK him I hope he pulls a Plaxico this offseason.
Guns are for pussies.
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And people who defend your right to be on the computer safely.
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I should have been more specific, guys that flash em or use to intimidate are pussies.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:09 am
“I think the Colts have a good guy in Chuck Pagano. I was beating the drum to get him interviewed here. He always had a top 5 in where he worked (even here in Oakland had the #1 pass defense when he coached secondary). That shows he gets his guys to PRODUCE.”
You do know what Pagano said about our organization don’t you? He hates Oakland he claims his time here was similar to a jail sentence. No way he would interview for the job.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:09 am
J,
The kid is 22. He didn’t play as bad as people say he did. He got in trouble, but that’s not enough to give up on my 1st rd draft pick.
Look at DHB, and we all know McClain was a better prospect at LB than DHB was at WR.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:10 am
Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Deuce Deuce, it’s actually computer geeks that have fought for our right to be on the internet today. We haven’t truly defended our freedom in ground or air combat in nearly a half century. The wars we’re in now are mostly fought technologically. Go thank your nearest nerd. Soldiers are obsolete.
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The computers & drones are being controlled by someone.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:10 am
” Read the news. Those intruders these days are likely to be cops. They don’t even need a warrant anymore.”
WOW MR and I are on the same page here!
January 26th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Deuce Duece, do you really think some jar heads out in the s#it would figure out how to use that technology if it wasn’t for tech geeks? You’re in denial.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:12 am
NO ONE CARES IS MCCALIN IS GUILTY OR INNOCENT!!!
He lost focus and selfishly threw his team under the bus for his own BS!
THE END!!
January 26th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Morning 666, Carl W, Dakota, JHill, Lefty, O, Raider NATION Brothers!
What’s the good word on Tracy Porter? he played for Allen in NO.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:14 am
We got a presser schedule yet?
How bout them Mighty Midget Warriors baby!!!!
They had Curry, Monte, and Robinson on the floor at the same time last nite. Too effin funny.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Deuce Duece, do you really think some jar heads out in the s#it would figure out how to use that technology if it wasn’t for tech geeks? You’re in denial.
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Who said Jarheads?
USAF Veteran here.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:14 am
666, this new warantless entry thing is scary. It’s a license to kill. Almost everyone in poor areas has a gun in their home. Police kick the door down at 3am, the resident reaches for their gun, having no idea who just kicked their door down…bang bang bang. That’s it.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:14 am
I’m shocked anyone is trying to defend his behavior or explain it away…
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I don’t see anyone defending his behavior.
I’m trying to understand all the conclusions YOU guys are coming up with.
Let’s say that your version of the events that day are true.
It was one mistake. We have a new coach and GM who from all accounts are pretty good at what they do. I doubt they just get rid of a 1st rd draft pick because of one mistake.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Darren Sharper out of retirement to play for Dennis Allen.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:17 am
I’m with Carl on this one. The fact that Roland brandished a gun is weak sauce as it is. The fact that he brandished one with a bunch of homies backing him up is grade A punk sissy status. Tells you a lot about the guy’s character.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Doesn’t matter if he is innocent???
Really???
The whole thing could be crap, and it really doesn’t matter.
Got it.
Your mind is made up, you don’t like the kid and want him gone.
I’ll just say that if we do get rid of him, I hope we get someone better. Or heck at least as good as him.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:59 am
LOL at Mistic still pushing this nonsense.
Dude, Russell Wilson IS NOT an NFL prospect, and comparing him to Drew Brees is beyond ridiculous. Strong arm??? The guy is a second baseman in baseball, lol.
Russell Wilson’s best bet is MLB just like Pat White.
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spoken like a guy that doesnt know anything about him other than what you have read. i watched him play tons the last few years and he is an incredible qb, his deep ball is on par with anybody and he can make every throw. Arm strength is not an issue it is one of his best attributes. He plays 2nd base because he is nimble and quick in tight spaces and very athletic, not because he cant throw.
Im not the only one that compares him to drew brees, and it isnt just due to his size being similar they are both in that 5′10 6′0 range. I heard matt millen make the same comparison this year during a game.
If drew brees can do it (remember they said he was too short and lacked arm strength) and jeff garcia could do it, there is no reason to think wilson cant do it. hell even colt mcoy and seneca wallace have gotten snifs in the nfl, wilson would also fit into a west coast offense.
Unless of course you just dont have a clue about qb, as in your case. The guy that told me cam newton couldnt play in the nfl, and geno smith was “garbage”, is not some one I would ever listen to, when it comes to qb.
peep this
11720 yards, 109 td, 30 ints, lowest rating of his career was freshman year 133.9, this season rating 191.8!!!!!
He did it in the accc and the big 10!!!
JFB shut the fugg up
January 26th, 2012 at 10:19 am
“666, this new warantless entry thing is scary. It’s a license to kill. Almost everyone in poor areas has a gun in their home. Police kick the door down at 3am, the resident reaches for their gun, having no idea who just kicked their door down…bang bang bang. That’s it.”
In the early 1980’s Judge Rehnquist and Ronald Reagan because of their war on drugs stole our 4th amendment right away from us. It used to be that law enforcement needed a warrant to search any part of your property even your car. The judge and president thought this tied the hands of law enforcement while fighting the war on drugs. So they wiped their ass with the constitution and stole our civil liberties.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:19 am
I heard matt millen make the same comparison this year during a game.
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Then it MUST be correct!
January 26th, 2012 at 10:19 am
bunch of homies backing him up
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No need to add extras to it, BBB.
There was ONE other guy there and the victim was carrying a knife.
Amazing to me that the other guy CARRYING A KNIFE means nothing.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Whether or not the off-the-field problems will continue for McClain, I’d really like to see him work on lowering his pad level and aggressively attacking the LOS, instead of standing flat-footed 7 yards behind the LOS and waiting for a blocker to engage him.
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LOL!
YA on point, as usual
January 26th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Sorry,
I’m not one of these MMA cats.
I’m pulling heat too, if I for a second think your pulling a blade.
Not trying to get cut.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Dirty Raccoon,
Good morning bro. T Porter is a great idea, if the Saints don’t resign/ Tag him.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Could have been stress that helped Rolando flip out. And playing in an organization as chaotic as the Raiders probably didn’t help. He wouldn’t be the first unstable person that the Raiders’ environment sent right over the edge.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Well I’m pretty sure Allen will know exactly what we have in Van Dyke and Chimdi pretty quick. Will be interesting to see how they come along.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Mistic,
Care to bet on how many career TD passes Russell Wilson throws?
I will put the over/under at 9.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:23 am
DMAC Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:59 am
jraider Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:57 am
get on the Allen train, or you’ll be left behind.
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I’m already on board brother.
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my man
January 26th, 2012 at 10:24 am
lefty12 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Loved watching all those Carolina wins,huh.
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im not a panther fan, just a newton fan. i loved watching him spank you clowns week after week. he is the greatest rookie passer in the history of the nfl!!!! that doesnt even consider his running ability or running stats.
i told you he would change the way qb is played and viewed in the nfl, and he is doing exactly that.
Sorry folks there is a new day at hand, and cam newton is THE WAVE OF THE FUTURE
January 26th, 2012 at 10:24 am
Shoot first!
Talk later!
January 26th, 2012 at 10:24 am
So JFB …
What do you think Allen’s plan will be for Wimbley and Curry?
January 26th, 2012 at 10:25 am
He shouldn’t have gotten involved in the first place J, but I see your point with the knife.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Unless of course you just dont have a clue about qb, as in your case. The guy that told me cam newton couldnt play in the nfl, and geno smith was “garbage”, is not some one I would ever listen to, when it comes to qb.
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Yup you really nailed that Soup call. And Hue Jackson. And Stevie Brown. And Bruce Campbell.And Jerrod Johnson.And Alex Smith. And Tim Tebow.
Now your telling us EJ Manuel and Russell Wilson will be good, maybe Drew Brees-eque.
LMAO.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:26 am
I like Cam too. I think TP is our Cam. Cam is a better passer, but TP is a better athlete.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:26 am
How was Cam’s play any different that Rogers or Brady?
More teams are going with the spread offense due to the passing friendly rules, so passing records are going to fall left and right.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:27 am
The Raiders are like the military…
Hurry up and wait!…Wait…
January 26th, 2012 at 10:27 am
What do you think Allen’s plan will be for Wimbley and Curry?
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First they need to make it through the Reggie McKenzie ringer.
I don’t think both will be on the roster week 1, I really don’t.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Mistic,
Care to bet on how many career TD passes Russell Wilson throws?
I will put the over/under at 9.
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senseless waste of time, none of that matters. he posted outstanding numbers in his career is a leader, and has the talent to play in the nfl. Will he get the same love as brees, probably not, but he deserves a shot.
Bottom line is you said he isnt an nfl prospect and he is. you think he cant throw and he can, you dont know anything about him, so sit back and learn from the guy that has seen him play at least 6-7 times every year since he was a freshman.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Raider O Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Dirty Raccoon,
Good morning bro. T Porter is a great idea, if the Saints don’t resign/ Tag him.
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Tag him a? He’s that good?
Cortland Finnegan is a FA also.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:29 am
Like I said before the season – DVD will take time to develop. But as a prospect, he’s better than any of the young CBs the Raiders have brought in since Asomugha, Routt included.
DVD is a fluid athlete who has field speed, not just straight-line speed. Loose hips, doesn’t have a problem sticking with the receiver.
He needs to improve on two things – first, he needs to put on a little weight (mostly in the form of muscle) so he can be a more effective tackler when necessary.
Secondly, he needs to learn to look for the ball. This is something all the Raider CBs seem to have a problem with. But with DVD it’s frustrating watching him be perfectly in position but have no idea where the ball is.
If he can work on those two things, we’re looking at a guy who can start in this league for a long time. I’m very interested to see what Dennis Allen (and possibly Emmitt Thomas?) can do for the kid.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:29 am
I agree that he shouldn’t have been involved, BBB.
It was a scar on him and the team. Never denied that.
One mistake is all I’m saying, and I disagree with this being a so called pattern of thug behavior.
I just think our new defensive coach will be able to make him a solid contributor.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:29 am
if russel wilson was 6′4 he would be a better prospect than andrew luck, and it isnt even close
January 26th, 2012 at 10:29 am
Good to know you support state sanctioned murder, Raider O. F’n Nazi.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Wimbley is out best pass rusher, so I don’t think he is leaving.
Curry loves football, he is fast, athletic, and R McKenzie said that is exactly what he is looking for.
Both stay IMO.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:05 am
DMAC, you got a 45 under your bed for intruders? Read the news. Those intruders these days are likely to be cops. They don’t even need a warrant anymore. They’ll have guns, too. Soon as you reach for yours, it’s a wrap.
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We’ll settle it in court.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:31 am
I’ll say this though. Roland needs to work on his public image if he wants this to go away. He needs to grant more interviews and give fans access to who Rolando McClain really is. The not talking thing is fine when your nose is clean and your handling your business. Not acceptable any more though. Tell us your story. Why should we get behind you, etc.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Yes, what does it matter where he was drafted, how he plays in the NFL and what the NFL thinks of him.
You watched him play, and you are right, everyone else be damned.
Gotcha.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:31 am
I wonder if McKenzie talked to Allen about Saunders in his first interview?
Might have something to do with why he is still under contract.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Raccoon,
He is good, but I don’t think he is great. Saints would tag him due to to him being the best CB on their roster, and they don’t want to lose him in FA.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Ok, so your permit is about to expire this weekend.
You run down to the local spot to renew it.
Stop by your brother’s house on the way home for a couple cold glasses of skim milk and some turkey jerky.
Your “old friend” who you THINK stole something from you stops by your brother’s house to shoot the breeze.
Words are exchanged, you notice he has a knife, you go get your gun ….
I see a lot of hypothetical fill in the blank stuff that can certainly match the stuff you guys are coming up with for McClain.
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#1 you don’t need to bring your gun in, when you have your permit renewed
#2 skim milk and turkey jerky ??? try root beer & bbq lays
#3 why do you need a gun at your brothers house? and so what if some punk there has a knife?
#4 your “friend” just got beat up. what excuse do you have for popping off a few shots as he’s trying to crawl to his vehicle? Sounds like ROMAC was an idiot trying to make a statement. Trying to act tough. He didn’t have to do what he did – he chose to, which eliminates SELF DEFENSE.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:32 am
good morning Raccoon
What about Curtis Lofton he is a FA as well.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:34 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:32 am
good morning Raccoon
What about Curtis Lofton he is a FA as well.
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Great player, but VERY important to the Falcons’ defense. They don’t have many impact guys, so they’re going to do whatever it takes to retain Lofton.
Would be a perfect fit here, for what it’s worth.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:34 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Darren Sharper out of retirement to play for Dennis Allen.
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Make sure you bring that extra duck tape for them bum azz knees.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:36 am
DMAC Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:34 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Darren Sharper out of retirement to play for Dennis Allen.
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Make sure you bring that extra duck tape for them bum azz knees.
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We have enough left over from the supply we used to keep Giordano together.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Unless of course you just dont have a clue about qb, as in your case. The guy that told me cam newton couldnt play in the nfl, and geno smith was “garbage”, is not some one I would ever listen to, when it comes to qb.
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Yup you really nailed that Soup call. And Hue Jackson. And Stevie Brown. And Bruce Campbell.And Jerrod Johnson.And Alex Smith. And Tim Tebow.
Now your telling us EJ Manuel and Russell Wilson will be good, maybe Drew Brees-eque.
LMAO.
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what an idiot. i did call the jc thing, and i was right, he played well and had us poised for a play off run. we will never know, but the team drastically changed for the worse as soon as his collar bone snapped.
jerrod johnson was a top prospect but a torn labrum derailed his career. he had surgery and tried to play through but you cant throw a football with a torn labrum. you didnt know anything about him at the time, you only found out after i mentioned him during his injury plauged season. he was the kid that forced rayn tannyhill to play wr to see the field, because he was head and shoulders better.
i made no claims about alex smith, i dont think tebow is a good passer, and he hasnt proven that he is yet.
when it comes to qb, try watching these guys play then form an opinion, instead of blindly following what you read on the internet.
I compared wilson to brees, i didnt compare manual to anyone
you are a joke
January 26th, 2012 at 10:38 am
@JHill
Remember also, that a lot of people on here are from Cali, you do not carry guns around. People who carry guns around in their cars are “BAD GUYS.” I know that in other states this is more common and doesn’t mean they are a thug/gangster.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:38 am
353.The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Morning 666, Carl W, Dakota, JHill, Lefty, O, Raider NATION Brothers!
What’s the good word on Tracy Porter? he played for Allen in NO.
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I think we’ll probably make a run for him. Him or Richard Marshall who a lot of us were hoping to bring in last season. He had a pretty good year in Arz and is a FA again.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:41 am
Silverandblack666 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:32 am
good morning Raccoon
What about Curtis Lofton he is a FA as well.
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Yeah, Lofton would be a huge upgrade too.
Who knows, we may be running a Cover 2 next year as a base.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:41 am
Who has a list of FA?
Anyone?
I’ll send you your autographed pic later.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Grimes would be great here, but we might have to dish out some $$$.
I’ll settle for Marshall.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Help Keep the Raiders IN Oakland! Vote NO in LA Times poll asking if the Oakland Raiders should move to LA!
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/should-mark-davis-move-the-oakland-raiders-back-to-la-poll.html
January 26th, 2012 at 10:44 am
Who has a list of FA?
Anyone?
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Big Mac is supposed to be a great evaluator of talent? So does that mean we are actually not going to bring in big names, but goes flying just under the the traditional Raid-dar?
January 26th, 2012 at 10:45 am
I know we prob arnt gonna be big spenders in FA but Mario Williams…
January 26th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Porter and Marshall would be ideal FA targets. Carr would be pricey, but if the Raiders bring in Emmitt Thomas as defensive coordinator, it’s not completely out of the question. Carr has the talent to be a true #1 CB.
Connor and Ruud should be on the Raiders’ radar. They’ll likely take a look at Wesley Woodyard from Denver.
They should primarily be looking at Williams and Avril, though. Both would allow the Raiders to move Houston to the inside. With Williams, Shaughnessy and Bryant would platoon at LDE. With Avril, Shaughnessy would be the starting RDE.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:47 am
DVD’s on my schit list after posting on twitter that he couldn’t wait to get to his Christmas party after the tough lost to Detroit.
FK him!
January 26th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Yes, what does it matter where he was drafted, how he plays in the NFL and what the NFL thinks of him.
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the nfl is an old boys network, and the outdated thinking is still in. Brothas still get a quick hook, or dont get to play at all or are forced to switch postioins.
Do you know why rgIII ended up at baylor? he was recruited by big schools and major programs but they wanted him to play db, or wr and return kicks?!?!? The texas longhorns for example were one of the culprits
Art briles coached at houston and was the only school to offer him a chance to play qb, when briles left for baylor rg3 followed, the rest is history.
Think about that for a second, one of the greatest seasons in the history of college football, and one of the greatest stories of triumph almost never happened.
let the brothas play, qb will never be the same
January 26th, 2012 at 10:48 am
DMac -
http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/39667/59/nfl-free-agent-master-list
January 26th, 2012 at 10:48 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:44 am
Who has a list of FA?
Anyone?
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Big Mac is supposed to be a great evaluator of talent? So does that mean we are actually not going to bring in big names, but goes flying just under the the traditional Raid-dar?
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I don’t think Reg has any choice with all the embarassingly huge contracts on the team.
There are a lot of good middle tier FA’s out there:
http://www.footballsfuture.com/freeagents.html
January 26th, 2012 at 10:48 am
I know we prob arnt gonna be big spenders in FA but Mario Williams…
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Thing that intrigues me is that why would the Texans franchise him or try to resign him for big money? His backup (too lazy to look up his name) played very well and is a starting material? If Mario walks, won’t the Texans mostly likely get the best comp pick the next year?
January 26th, 2012 at 10:48 am
YA,
I thought Rudd signed a fat deal not 2 long ago?
January 26th, 2012 at 10:48 am
DMAC Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:47 am
DVD’s on my schit list after posting on twitter that he couldn’t wait to get to his Christmas party after the tough lost to Detroit.
FK him!
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Oh geeze.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Thanx carl
January 26th, 2012 at 10:49 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:48 am
I know we prob arnt gonna be big spenders in FA but Mario Williams…
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Thing that intrigues me is that why would the Texans franchise him or try to resign him for big money? His backup (too lazy to look up his name) played very well and is a starting material? If Mario walks, won’t the Texans mostly likely get the best comp pick the next year?
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They would get a 3rd. Like were gonna get for Nnamdi.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:49 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:48 am
DMAC Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:47 am
DVD’s on my schit list after posting on twitter that he couldn’t wait to get to his Christmas party after the tough lost to Detroit.
FK him!
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Oh geeze.
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Whats so geeze about it?
January 26th, 2012 at 10:49 am
The Bucs have their man: Rutgers coach Greg Schiano has agreed to a five-year contract with Tampa Bay to be their next head coach, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Schiano has NFL experience and his teams are marked by discipline and conservative play. He worked under Dave Wannstedt in Chicago and has an admirer in Patriots coach Bill Belichick.
Schiano is a defensive-minded coach, so his offensive coordinator hire will be crucial to the future of Josh Freeman. The Bucs passed on Mike Sherman, Rob Chudzinski, and Brad Childress as potential head coach options.
-PFT
January 26th, 2012 at 10:49 am
DMAC Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:48 am
YA,
I thought Rudd signed a fat deal not 2 long ago?
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Nope, one-year deal.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:50 am
I like rudd
January 26th, 2012 at 10:50 am
@YoungAmerican
Look up Carr, he HATES the raiders and felt he got a raw deal and was not given a chance to be a CB….
January 26th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Your talking about Carr from KC right YA?
January 26th, 2012 at 10:51 am
There’s a chance – granted, it’s only a chance – that the Texans let Williams walk. His replacements played VERY well, and it would be a lot to pay for a guy who might not be an ideal system fit. But if anyone is worth a franchise tag, Williams is.
I’m sure there are at least 20 teams in the league closely monitoring how that plays out.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:52 am
DMAC Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Your talking about Carr from KC right YA?
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Yep.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Lots of good DB’s in FA
January 26th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Per Bill Williamson:
Don’t be surprised if the Oakland Raiders continue to pick from the AFC West as they add to their coaching staff.
One name to keep an eye on for Oakland’s defensive coordinator job is Kansas City defensive backs coach Emmitt Thomas. The former Chiefs star defensive back is very close with new Oakland coach Dennis Allen. They worked together for several years in Atlanta and Thomas served as Allen’s mentor.
Thomas, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has been a defensive coordinator for three different teams. Thomas, 68, was last a coordinator in Minnesota, in 2001. He has been the Chiefs’ secondary coach since 2010.
Thomas also has ties to new Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie. Thomas was Green Bay’s defensive coordinator in 1999 when McKenzie was an executive. Allen, who was hired by the Raiders this week after being Denver’s defensive coordinator in 2011, will likely have a major role in the Raiders’ defense. However, he will want a trusted assistant to run the defense and Thomas could be that man.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Russell Wilson = Kellen Moore
Great college QB, great kid, not NFL talent.
Both will be out of the league shortly.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:54 am
YA,
I think Aaron Ross could be a nice signing at a cheaper price possibly.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Brandon Carr.
Not Chris.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Wassup Raccoon!
January 26th, 2012 at 10:55 am
is ther anything more worthless than the probowl? i put it on the same level as the nba allstar weekend. It may still be an honor to be named as a player and kick in some contract bonuses, but it is painful to watch.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:55 am
From today’s piece by Jerry:
“Hunter Goodwin, another college teammate who played eight years with the Vikings and Dolphins, believes Allen will “instill a culture of accountability” that will be crucial for a team that set NFL records for penalties and penalty yardage.
“The Raiders have a history of recklessness, and in my opinion you’ve got to change the culture,” Goodwin said. “They’ve tended to go after lower-character, lower-integrity, high-skill level guys, but if you don’t have a good moral compass and some integrity to buy into the team concept, they’re ultimately going to fail you.
“He’s got to go in and overhaul that culture, and I think he’ll go about it in a workmanlike manner. I think he’ll make a great head coach. I’d love to play for him.”
Or as Slocum put it, “You win with character, not characters. Dennis is going to be a class guy, do things the right way, and get people around him to do that as well.”
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Finally, sanity has encroached on this woebegone franchise. We’re going to see a complete repudiation of the Al Davis way of doing things.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:55 am
I like Kellen Moore.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:55 am
i did call the jc thing, and i was right, he played well and had us poised for a play off run. we will never know,
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Actually we do know, it is this thing called the Real World.
He was given two years, and he failed to make the playoffs and was only healthy enough to play half the time.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Reasons Hue why Hue deserved to get canned:
Throwing 30 yard passes on 3rd and 3, late in a game when getting a first down was the primary consideration.
Refusing to kick a FG when up by 14 with 4:30 to go against Cleveland.
Kicking an extra point to go up by 13 with 5 mins left against Detroit instead of going for 2.
Getting absolutely BLOWN OUT and HUMILIATED against Miami and GB in the most crucial stretch of the season.
Going on an apparent power crazed rant after getting embarrassed in the finale. It was obvious that Mark Davis was going to bring in a GM. Hue’s final rant couldn’t be condoned and had to have been considered a clear sign that he could be a problem in formulating the new organizational hierarchy.
Reasons for Hue to continue as Raider HC:
Revitalized the Raider offense. Managed to do this even with the slug Jason Campbell.
Pulled off some of the best fake punts and FGs ever.
OVERALL, I’d give HJ a D- for the year if I had to grade him.
Despite all his shortcomings I’d have given him another year and hoped he could do a better job managing the clock and avoiding ‘no show’ weeks.
While I think Hue overpaid for Palmer and laugh at his ‘greatest trade’ assertion -
I will forever be grateful to Huey for recognizing that Jason Campbell was a bum and virtually eliminating the possibility that JC will ever take a snap as the Raider QB again.
NEXT MAN UP.
WELCOME COACH ALLEN.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Yeah, Ross has played well for the Giants.
I’m thinking Porter and Carr would be the most likely candidates, since the coaching staff will likely have ties to both players. Marshall and Ross would not be bad signings at all, though.
Still, I think the Raiders need to look at impact players for their front seven.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Brandon Carr.
Not Chris.
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Thanks for clearling that up.
I like our young corners DVD and Chekwa.
Going to be interesting to see what Allen has in mind for Huff.
Corner was his best position at Texas.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:58 am
let the brothas play, qb will never be the same
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Thank you!!!
It is obivous this is your agenda, quit trying to hide behind the whole “athletic QB” thing.
You see because last year you were doing this nonsense, and when I asked you about white athletic QB’s (Tebow, Smith, Locker) you hated them all, and they couldn’t play.
Well a year later, Smith and Tebow played VERY WELL in playoff wins.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:58 am
So when is Allen going to sign?
I want to see who he’s going to bring in.
January 26th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Imagine this:
A defensive package designed specifically for 3rd downs!!!
*Bart Scott voice* “CAIT WAIT!!!”
January 26th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Dolphins making a push to land Mike Sherman as OC.
should the Raiders get involved?
should we go after Brad Childress?
should we retain Al Saunders as OC?
*** he’s under contract. technically, we could make him the QB Coach (or just dump him?) if Allen wants somebody else running the offense ***
January 26th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Rudd sucks and he will be available since he lost his spot to a rookie, they put it was a injury that ended his season but he really got outplayed ask any titan fan. Rudd=Morrison.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:00 am
CANT*
January 26th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Russell Wilson = Kellen Moore
Great college QB, great kid, not NFL talent.
Both will be out of the league shortly.
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JFB, just admit you didnt watch much of wilson at all. Nobody in their right mind would ever compare these two players.
The similarities stop once you get past their height!
kellen moore played weak competition most of his career and feasted, save a couple of bowl match ups. Wilson played in the big ten and the acc far superior to the wac.
Wilson has incredible arm strength and athleticism.
Moore is a weakling and plays like he is stuck in cmemet.
moore is tim rattay
Wilson is more like drew brees.
You would be better off if you didnt try to contradict me without having proper knowledge on the players that i have touted. belief is inferior to knowledge
January 26th, 2012 at 11:01 am
DEATHROW 55 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Rudd sucks and he will be available since he lost his spot to a rookie, they put it was a injury that ended his season but he really got outplayed ask any titan fan. Rudd=Morrison.
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If that’s the case, then I pass. I thought he looked promising in Tampa. I guess dude regressed.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:02 am
Huff to CB would be an enormous mistake. Especially considering the complete lack of depth at FS. FS is a hard position to find – would rather have a serviceable (if way, way overpaid) veteran back there than try to make him a CB (where there are a ton of options in FA and the draft this year, as well as on the roster) and then scramble for options at FS.
Chekwa will likely be see more time at safety, though. But he’s definitely not ready to be a starting FS.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:02 am
I “CAIT WAIT” for Gio to make the call.
lol
January 26th, 2012 at 11:02 am
I like Kellen Moore.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:03 am
DEATHROW 55 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Rudd sucks and he will be available since he lost his spot to a rookie, they put it was a injury that ended his season but he really got outplayed ask any titan fan. Rudd=Morrison.
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Ruud played pretty well, but yes, McCarthy outplayed him. McCarthy looks like a player the Titans can build their defense around.
Ruud is a serviceable veteran who excels in all the areas McClain doesn’t. Not an exceptional player, but a low-risk, low-money signing who can give the Raiders far more at the position than what they currently have on the roster.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Emmitt Thomas @ DC?
I like it!
If we snag him and keep Saunders, I think it’s safe to safe we have the OLDEST coordinators in the league
bed & breakfast, anyone?
January 26th, 2012 at 11:05 am
We need no FS.
Huffy should be healthy and ready to go. (and we have the best back-up in the game at FS)
Bring in a DB to compete w/ the youngsters.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:05 am
450.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Emmitt Thomas @ DC?
I like it!
If we snag him and keep Saunders, I think it’s safe to safe we have the OLDEST coordinators in the league
bed & breakfast, anyone?
Oldest coordinators that can be the HCs dad!
January 26th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Ruud is a serviceable veteran who excels in all the areas McClain doesn’t. Not an exceptional player, but a low-risk, low-money signing who can give the Raiders far more at the position than what they currently have on the roster.
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Ruud would be better depth than Daryl f-ing Blackstock, so sign me up.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Huff to CB would be an enormous mistake
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Hue Jackson probably figured he’d fair better in coverage using the sideline as his friend, like Stan Routt. Remember what Routt looked like in the slot?
Toast!
January 26th, 2012 at 11:07 am
I think Wilson will get drafted ahead of Moore, but it will be close.
This weekend in the Senior Bowl will dictate that somewhat.
Word is, that both are impressing with their “intangibles” while struggling in practice.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Normally, I’d kinda hate the idea of Emmitt Thomas as DC, but in this situation it just might work since the defense is going to be Allen’s baby regardless.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Remember Huffy trying to cover J Hill in Jax.?
Toast!
Please keep Huffy at FS.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Bring in a DB to compete w/ the youngsters.
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DMAC,
Jerome Boyd is the “Rolando McClain” of safeties
give him some more time
January 26th, 2012 at 11:08 am
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:26 am
How was Cam’s play any different that Rogers or Brady?
More teams are going with the spread offense due to the passing friendly rules, so passing records are going to fall left and right.
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you cant be serious?
Newton set the all time passing yardage record for rookie qbs!!! think of that for a second, ahead of marino elway manning fouts or any other big time passer you want to throw out there. Brady and rodgers didnt get off the bench in their rookie years.
NEWTON THREW 21 TD PASSESS AND RUSHED FOR 14 MORE!!! Brady and rodgers couldnt run for 14 td’s if their lives depended on it.
Rodgers is athletic but he isnt on the same planet as cam in that department.
Nope cam represents a new wave of qb fellas, and it is long over due
January 26th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Anyone would be better than Blackstock!
January 26th, 2012 at 11:09 am
DMAC Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:02 am
I “CAIT WAIT” for Gio to make the call.
lol
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January 26th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Word is, that both are impressing with their “intangibles” while struggling in practice.
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The only thing worse than reading about a young kid’s “intangibles” is reading about some old azz veteran’s “locker room presence” and “leadership.”
Both are generally polite covers to mask the fact that a guy can’t actually play football/baseball/hockey/basketball…you hear it in all sports.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:09 am
YA,
Huff was playing A LOT of nickle corner for us last year and looked pretty good at it. He was arguably our best player on defense before the ankle injury and he played very little FS.
I think the issue of getting a better tackler back there with Branch is a valid concern.
Not against him returning to S. Just interested to see how Allen will use him.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:10 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Bring in a DB to compete w/ the youngsters.
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DMAC,
Jerome Boyd is the “Rolando McClain” of safeties
give him some more time
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Yeah, he might become a star one day in the UFL.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:10 am
453.SilverNBlackPA Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Ruud is a serviceable veteran who excels in all the areas McClain doesn’t. Not an exceptional player, but a low-risk, low-money signing who can give the Raiders far more at the position than what they currently have on the roster.
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Ruud would be better depth than Daryl f-ing Blackstock, so sign me up.
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I hear RickY Brown is coming along very well and ahead of schedule from his injury
January 26th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Anyone would be better than Blackstock!
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even #55 Black Ricky Brown?
January 26th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:55 am
i did call the jc thing, and i was right, he played well and had us poised for a play off run. we will never know,
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Actually we do know, it is this thing called the Real World.
He was given two years, and he failed to make the playoffs and was only healthy enough to play half the time.
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over simplification, he got injured, then was sand bagged by hu jack.
he played well here, and we didnt stand a chance after he went down. He left with a 12-7 record, and 4-2 this year and a firm grasp of first place in our division.
hate all you want but it is recorded history
January 26th, 2012 at 11:12 am
466.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Anyone would be better than Blackstock!
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even #55 Black Ricky Brown?
LOL…sorry, back up! Unless Rolando gets thrown deep in the depth chart…
January 26th, 2012 at 11:12 am
he might become a star one day in the UFL.
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McClain??
you serious?
January 26th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Marshall got the best outta Huffy.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:12 am
DMac,
I do remember the Jags game. Got toasted on one deep throw deep, but I bet there should have been a safety in the middle of the field on that play.
And that 2nd TD was NOT a TD. Dude was OOB, but our HC had used all of his challenges by then. And Huff had real good coverage on that play.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Huff doesnt have the hips to play CB. End of story.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:13 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:12 am
he might become a star one day in the UFL.
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McClain??
you serious?
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No.
Just Boyd.
I’ll Give McDummy another year.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:13 am
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:09 am
YA,
Huff was playing A LOT of nickle corner for us last year and looked pretty good at it. He was arguably our best player on defense before the ankle injury and he played very little FS.
I think the issue of getting a better tackler back there with Branch is a valid concern.
Not against him returning to S. Just interested to see how Allen will use him.
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I think you and I disagree here. Huff looked pretty bad at Nickel CB. Burned multiple times on quick slants, stiff in man coverage… did not look promising.
Mostly, I just think it would be best to see if he can repeat his 2010 performance at FS, where the Raiders currently have no better options.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:14 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Huff doesnt have the hips to play CB. End of story.
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Thank you!
January 26th, 2012 at 11:14 am
over simplification
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I understand that simplistic facts don’t jive with your rhetoric.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:14 am
I’ll Give McDummy another year.
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DMAC,
why don’t you just tell Mike Mitchell to add 10 lbs this offseason?
same results …
January 26th, 2012 at 11:16 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:14 am
I’ll Give McDummy another year.
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DMAC,
why don’t you just tell Mike Mitchell to add 10 lbs this offseason?
same results …
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I was a fan of MM, but I think reality hit me.
It’s time for us to move on w/ out him.
Was hoping to see that big hit, but it never happened.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:17 am
I was a fan of MM, but I think reality hit me.
It’s time for us to move on w/ out him.
Was hoping to see that big hit, but it never happened.
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MM34 + 10 lbs = Rolando McClain
January 26th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:58 am
let the brothas play, qb will never be the same
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Thank you!!!
It is obivous this is your agenda, quit trying to hide behind the whole “athletic QB” thing.
You see because last year you were doing this nonsense, and when I asked you about white athletic QB’s (Tebow, Smith, Locker) you hated them all, and they couldn’t play.
Well a year later, Smith and Tebow played VERY WELL in playoff wins.
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Weak sauce.
I dont “hide behind the athletic qb thing”, i freely admit that i like athletic qbs. Only you and few other idiots here are so obssesed with race that you cant see past skin color, and are threatened some how by a black man that doesnt worship white heroes. i know this because the first thing you do when i post is look for the racial make up of the guys i like. i garuntee if i posted a list of all white qbs’ nobody would make an issue, including you.
Like I said , let the brothaz play qb will never be the same
Smith and tebow, played better than i thought they would. i still dont think they are very god passers, but both showed big time improvement. Locker sucks
January 26th, 2012 at 11:18 am
jerrod johnson was a top prospect but a torn labrum derailed his career. he had surgery and tried to play through but you cant throw a football with a torn labrum. you didnt know anything about him at the time, you only found out after i mentioned him during his injury plauged season. he was the kid that forced rayn tannyhill to play wr to see the field, because he was head and shoulders better.
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I read a story on SI about Jerrod Johnson a few years ago, he was supposed to have the arm of Russell, but he actually had heart and work ethic and was reportedly very smart.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:20 am
It is great if you get a Cam Newton, a Warren Moon, a Vick, or even a McNabb. Then again you could end up with another JaMarka$$.
Brothas get a chance, but some of them $uck too.
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Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:47 am
the nfl is an old boys network, and the outdated thinking is still in. Brothas still get a quick hook, or dont get to play at all or are forced to switch postioins.
Do you know why rgIII ended up at baylor? he was recruited by big schools and major programs but they wanted him to play db, or wr and return kicks?!?!? The texas longhorns for example were one of the culprits
Art briles coached at houston and was the only school to offer him a chance to play qb, when briles left for baylor rg3 followed, the rest is history.
Think about that for a second, one of the greatest seasons in the history of college football, and one of the greatest stories of triumph almost never happened.
let the brothas play, qb will never be the same
January 26th, 2012 at 11:21 am
I’d like to have even just two or three players in the back seven of the defense who have instincts, ability, AND work ethic. Not one out of the three.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Oakland: Cortland Finnegan, cornerback, Tennessee. Another franchise-tag candidate. But I think this is Oakland’s greatest area of immediate need and Finnegan would be an excellent fit. He is tough and brash and would go a long way in reconstructing this defense. A more realistic, and cheaper, option could be New Orleans’ Tracy Porter. He played for new Oakland coach Dennis Allen when Allen was was the Saints’ secondary coach, but Finnegan would be the dream pick.
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/39242/free-agency-dream-signing
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Plus Finnegan played well in the slot last year!
January 26th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:14 am
over simplification
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I understand that simplistic facts don’t jive with your rhetoric.
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no rhetoric needed, its actual documented history, and your dislike of him will never change the facts.
he won more than he lost was responsible for more tds, than turn overs, and was in first place when he went down. he was the best qb in the division before he was injured, helped win our first home opener in years, and beat two playoff teams this year.
LOL i know this truth hurts you, but he owned you
January 26th, 2012 at 11:24 am
read the story. so, why the hell was he on the fastrack to be a HC? my reading comprehension must be lacking.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:25 am
JC was the best QB in the division? when did Rivers get traded out of SD?
January 26th, 2012 at 11:26 am
JR Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:20 am
It is great if you get a Cam Newton, a Warren Moon, a Vick, or even a McNabb. Then again you could end up with another JaMarka$$.
Brothas get a chance, but some of them $uck too.
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this is why i was so heart broken by jamarcuss. it wasnt his failure on the filed as much as his failure as a man that lends credence to some of the old thinking where black qbs are concerned.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:26 am
So. I hope we find some LBs and CBs and DEs and DTs and Ss…wow, our D sucks!
January 26th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Mistic1=Racist scumbag.
Accept the fact that you are a loser (ir)regardless of your color.
It’s you.
It’s not whitey.
It’s not the establishment.
No one is holding you down.
You are the first to run the racecard, then you quickly run the who me, card.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Steph was lightning it up last night!
January 26th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:25 am
JC was the best QB in the division? when did Rivers get traded out of SD?
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its true bra, rivers was having a poor season, tebow had yet to get started, and cassel wasnt playing very well.
At the time i posted numbers for every qb in the afc west and jc was out performing all of them.
i wanted to be sure that he was getting credit here for what he was doing. he was playing the best in our division at the time i posted it leading into week 5
January 26th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:26 am
JR Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:20 am
It is great if you get a Cam Newton, a Warren Moon, a Vick, or even a McNabb. Then again you could end up with another JaMarka$$.
Brothas get a chance, but some of them $uck too.
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this is why i was so heart broken by jamarcuss. it wasnt his failure on the filed as much as his failure as a man that lends credence to some of the old thinking where black qbs are concerned.
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PERFECT EXAMPLE TO WHAT I JUST POSTED.
Old school thinking?
You mean YOUR OLD SCHOOL THINKING ON HOW BLACKS (YOU) are perceived.
You are one sad bitter beaten down sorry excuse for a man, aren’t you, Mistic?
January 26th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:24 am
read the story. so, why the hell was he on the fastrack to be a HC? my reading comprehension must be lacking.
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LMAO! This article is as much about Lechler as it is Allen. I think Jer started with the headline and then got distracted bye his man crush on Lechler!
January 26th, 2012 at 11:30 am
how many games the McClain get suspended for (if convicted)?
over/under 2
January 26th, 2012 at 11:30 am
I’d like to have even just two or three players in the back seven of the defense who have instincts, ability, AND work ethic. Not one out of the three.
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YA,
with DEFENSIVE guys like McKenzie & Allen in charge I think one or two things will happen:
1) potential will lead to production
2) guys who fail to meet potential will be replaced by guys who produce
January 26th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Put some hot sauce on my burrito baby!
January 26th, 2012 at 11:33 am
FormerlyGoodOle00 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Mistic1=Racist scumbag.
Accept the fact that you are a loser (ir)regardless of your color.
It’s you.
It’s not whitey.
It’s not the establishment.
No one is holding you down.
You are the first to run the racecard, then you quickly run the who me, card.
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what race card? Stop hiding your head in the sand or (up your azz), racism still exist in sports. How is my saying that black qbs dont always get a fair shot being racist.
Also black people in amerikkka could never be racist dumb ass. racism is a system of oppression based on skin color, my people dont have the power to oppress an entire race of poeple in this country. In fact we are the ones victimized by racism.
Educate yourself
January 26th, 2012 at 11:34 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Pagano has a top 5 defense because he coached for the Ravens. If he coached the Broncos he would be in the bottom half too.
Get real.
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Nah, look at his record. He’s always had his area near the top. He was our secondary coach and had the #1 pass defense in the NFL. It got worse right after he left. I guess just “luck” and “magic”.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:34 am
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/should-mark-davis-move-the-oakland-raiders-back-to-la-poll.html
Vote NO In LA Times POLL asking if the Raiders Should Move to LA. Help keep the Raiders In Oakland or At least the Bay!
January 26th, 2012 at 11:35 am
FormerlyGoodOle00 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Mistic1=Racist scumbag.
Accept the fact that you are a loser (ir)regardless of your color.
It’s you.
It’s not whitey.
It’s not the establishment.
No one is holding you down.
You are the first to run the racecard, then you quickly run the who me, card.
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Douchebag.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:36 am
I am not going to tell a lie crew. I hate our entire defense. I wish we could trade all of them. They all look overated in their positions to me.
A 100% turn over would be great. They don’t play smart, they don’t play aggressive, they’re not consistant.
If we won more than 8 games this year I would be surprised.
I am not a negative fan, I am just being honest.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:38 am
496.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:30 am
I’d like to have even just two or three players in the back seven of the defense who have instincts, ability, AND work ethic. Not one out of the three.
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YA,
with DEFENSIVE guys like McKenzie & Allen in charge I think one or two things will happen:
1) potential will lead to production
2) guys who fail to meet potential will be replaced by guys who produce
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You’re right RR they all failed. 100% turn over – new defense.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:39 am
FormerlyGoodOle00 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:26 am
JR Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:20 am
It is great if you get a Cam Newton, a Warren Moon, a Vick, or even a McNabb. Then again you could end up with another JaMarka$$.
Brothas get a chance, but some of them $uck too.
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this is why i was so heart broken by jamarcuss. it wasnt his failure on the filed as much as his failure as a man that lends credence to some of the old thinking where black qbs are concerned.
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PERFECT EXAMPLE TO WHAT I JUST POSTED.
Old school thinking?
You mean YOUR OLD SCHOOL THINKING ON HOW BLACKS (YOU) are perceived.
You are one sad bitter beaten down sorry excuse for a man, aren’t you, Mistic?
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You dont believe it, but that doesnt make it untrue.
Racism exist where ever there is a white power structure, sports is no different. The nfl is a white power structure dumb ass, football as a whole is also. this is why you see comparatively very few black head coaches, and office executives, or owners.
Im not making that up, look it up yourself.
Then form an intelligent opinion based in truth, and set aside your pathetic emotional auto response.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:39 am
raiderzmaverick Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:34 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Pagano has a top 5 defense because he coached for the Ravens. If he coached the Broncos he would be in the bottom half too.
Get real.
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Nah, look at his record. He’s always had his area near the top. He was our secondary coach and had the #1 pass defense in the NFL. It got worse right after he left. I guess just “luck” and “magic”.
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And we had arguably the best CB & factually the worst run defense.
My statement was in regards to talent, not luck or magic.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:42 am
name one player on the defense who is a sold football player?
I got one…..NOBODY!
January 26th, 2012 at 11:45 am
506.CJ Legend 34 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:42 am
name one player on the defense who is a sold football player?
I got one…..NOBODY!
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John Henderson maybe? Sadly, I otherwise come up with a blank on that one.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:46 am
how about so-nasty ?
January 26th, 2012 at 11:46 am
Now that I’m thinking of it.
We might of lost our best overall defender for the year last season.
That’s says a lot. (not taking anything away from Shonasty, but C’mon. We don’t much talent on the D)
January 26th, 2012 at 11:48 am
100% turn over – new defense
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CJL,
we can’t afford to replace EVERYBODY on defense. cap hits would eat us alive.
Reggie will cut the dead weight and trim the fat
January 26th, 2012 at 11:51 am
no such thing as reverse racism…
January 26th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Raider prime time tussles.
Dennis Allen v. Donkeys
Carson Palmer v. The Red Rifle
January 26th, 2012 at 11:52 am
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Does the “Black Citizens Council” make you sit in the back of the bus?
no.. they wont let me on the bus !!
January 26th, 2012 at 11:52 am
495.jraider Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:30 am
how many games the McClain get suspended for (if convicted)?
over/under 2
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His charges are misdemeanors. 1 game max suspension IMO, but he will be in ‘the club’ (Goodells watch list) and will find that any future events will get him serious suspensions.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:54 am
we can’t afford to replace EVERYBODY on defense. cap hits would eat us alive.
Reggie will cut the dead weight and trim the fat
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There will be less cuts than you think. Reggie is going to have to ride with these guys for a year and hope better coaching will get some production out of them. I’m sure 1 or 2 guys will get cut, but the others will restructure when the see Reggie means business, because most of them know the #s Reggie offers will be pretty close to what anyone else will offer.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:56 am
I’m thinking Reggie get’s rid of McClain. Sounds like the Raiders will be veering towards character guys.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:56 am
I do not think we can replace our entire defense since we have few picks and little cap room. you can cut some of those guys, but their pro-rated signing bonuses still count against the salary cap. So I assume we might cut one big name to make an example out of him (Huff, Routt, McClain, Seymour?) and then see how the rest of them respond to the new regime and decent coaching.
2013 might be a different story if they don’t get their act together on that side of the ball.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:57 am
name one player on the defense who is a sold football player?
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Houston
ShoNasty
Wimbley
Branch
Routt
McClain
Huff
Seymour
Kelly
DVD
Chekwa
January 26th, 2012 at 11:57 am
The 2 best things that can happen to the raiders next season – 1. Norv Turner coaching the Chargers, 2. Tim Teblow starting for the mules.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:58 am
Dakota,
2013?
Might want to survive 2012 first.
January 26th, 2012 at 11:59 am
520.J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:57 am
name one player on the defense who is a sold football player?
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Houston
ShoNasty
Wimbley
Branch
Routt
McClain
Huff
Seymour
Kelly
DVD
Chekwa
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Name one commentator in here that has his silver and black colored glasses on full blast regarding the Raider Defensive players: Jhill!
lol
January 26th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
MAYBE,JUST MAYBE WITH NEW BRASS,BOTH OF WHOM SEEM 2 B NO BS GUY’S,THE ENTIRE ROSTER WILL PLAY BETTER WITH FEAR OF LOSING THERE JOBS.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
BTW, the President of the United States is black, you can never play the race card again. That is the highest office on earth. The precedent is set. Shut the phuck up.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
How about that game sealing sequence of plays from THE Andrew Bynum, Dakota??!!??
January 26th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
522.M Lonetree Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:58 am
Dakota,
2013?
Might want to survive 2012 first.
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That’s right, the end of the world as we know it is coming this year…..I think I am going to sell my house and use the proceeds to put up signs to warn people of our pending doom!
Are you with me M?
January 26th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Raiders met with Vanderbilt CB Casey Hayward.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
What up Nation?? Anyone hearing any buzz about offensive and defensive canidates or favorites?? To me that will be just as interesting as the head coach search…
January 26th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
You mean the “Food Stamp President”?
January 26th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
511.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:48 am
100% turn over – new defense
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CJL,
we can’t afford to replace EVERYBODY on defense. cap hits would eat us alive.
Reggie will cut the dead weight and trim the fat
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Wouldn’t cutting the dead weight and trimming the fat be replacing EVERYBODY?
Isn’t that what is called an oxymoron?
January 26th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
526.J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
How about that game sealing sequence of plays from THE Andrew Bynum, Dakota??!!??
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That was very nice! And don’t forget Metta’s contributions!
Wow, how low have we sunk that we are celebrating a win over the Clippers?
January 26th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Just bustin your balls RRS, I hear ya man
January 26th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
532.Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
526.J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
How about that game sealing sequence of plays from THE Andrew Bynum, Dakota??!!??
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That was very nice! And don’t forget Metta’s contributions!
Wow, how low have we sunk that we are celebrating a win over the Clippers?
Right? Thank David Stern and Buss!
January 26th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
I don’t think it’s sinking to a new low at all, Dakota.
The Clippers have never been good enough to even think they could stick there chest us and so called challenge the Lakers for anything.
Slapping them around AGAIN after all this propoganda was definitely NICE.
And I like the way Pau put little Chris in his place, lol!
January 26th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
the President of the United States is black
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so is Hue Jackson. they both suck
whats your point?
Johnnie Lee Higgins & Kirk Morrison are awesome.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
511.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 11:48 am
100% turn over – new defense
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CJL,
we can’t afford to replace EVERYBODY on defense. cap hits would eat us alive.
Reggie will cut the dead weight and trim the fat
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RR – I know we can’t replace everybody, but if we could blow it up and start over I actually would.
Houston
DVD (maybe)
Chekwa (maybe)
Sho-nasty (maybe)
Other guys just don’t play up to their price tag to me. Maybe wrong scheme, wrong something but the bone haead mistakes and penalties make me ill.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
529.Raider-in-PA Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
What up Nation?? Anyone hearing any buzz about offensive and defensive canidates or favorites?? To me that will be just as interesting as the head coach search…
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I hear two names keep poping up as Offensive Cordinator – Hue Jackson and Tom Cable.
LMAO!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Hillary Clinton just stepped down as Secretary of Defense. Maybe she will get an interview for the defensive coordinator position.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
CJL, CW & BCZ:
the guys being paid BIG MONEY that aren’t living up to their contracts on defense are Seymour, Kelly, Henderson, McClain, Wimbley, Curry, Routt & Huff
Even Hiram Eugene is overpaid!
ShoNasty, Houston, Bryant, CJ37 and the reserves are the only guys making peanuts.
I’m pretty sure CJ37, Sheppard, Groves & Scott already have their bags packed …
so what would be the cap hits ???
and who would agree to restructure?
January 26th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
One name being floated out there as our OC I do not want is Sherman. We need that guy like we need Bresnahan to be kept as our DC.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
THOUGHT HILLARY WAS SEC. OF STATE..
January 26th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Help the Raiders stay in Oakland or at least the bay!
Vote No in LA Times poll asking if the Raiders should move to LA, designed by the LA Times & ESPN LA to lower the Raiders to LA.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/should-mark-davis-move-the-oakland-raiders-back-to-la-poll.html
January 26th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
I stand corrected – Secretary of State.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
and who would agree to restructure?
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Obviously this will be key to who is on the roster come July.
Wimbley, Curry, McClazy, Routt, Huff are all guys that are still relatively young and have shown signs of being starter material. Houston, Bryant a healthy Shonasty, resign Moss and pickup a DT and we could let seymour and Kelly walk(if the top 5 restructure and/or these 2 don’t want to)
CJ, Eugene & sheppard have already been replaced with the young guys(DVD, Chekwa, MM34, Gio)
We have Goethel to replace Groves, or maybe even someone else…
I don’t see more than 3 new faces on the defense next year. I hope I’m wrong.
It’s gonna be a fun off season though.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Just Win Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
BTW, the President of the United States is black, you can never play the race card again. That is the highest office on earth. The precedent is set. Shut the phuck up.
Yo Real Talk If the President was not half White he would have never been smart enough to make it, and White folks woulda never voted for the Boy Real Ralk
Yes the precedent has been set Even if you only got a little bit of White in you, you got a chance.
For the 100% Afro Americans YOU GOT NO CHANCE ya know what I’m sayin nigg ahs
January 26th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
I know all of the focus is on D right now and rightfully so…but who do you guys think needs replacing on the O side?
January 26th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
“That’s right, the end of the world as we know it is coming this year…..I think I am going to sell my house and use the proceeds to put up signs to warn people of our pending.”
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I’m envious. You must live somewhere where houses are actually selling. We’d love to get out of CA where the taxes are manageable, but….too many empty houses.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Im hearing Allen himself is the lead candidate to be DC…
January 26th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
fWIW: I am fine with getting rid of McClain, if for no other reason than establishing this “new culture.”
I can wonder if, even assume for argument’s sake, that he played hurt this year.
However, when a runner is coming right at you, having taken only one step through the line, and you don’t even show you have the hands to get off the block, much less the footwork to do so, there’s a problem with skill level.
Further, when the same runner comes at you while you don’t have to fight off a block, and you show no ability to “stick ‘em” as they say, something is lacking in your skill set.
I think this guy was rated highly and was drafted for his film-watching and presumable his ability to call defensive signals. There has been no indication, this year or last, that he has the physical skills you want in a good linebacker, much less a great one.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Shannon Sharpe says he hears Richard Smith might be following Allen to be the DC.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
1023ESPN
Shannon Sharpe told Les & Jojo he’s hearing Richard Smith could follow Dennis Allen to #Raiders to be their new DC. #Broncos
Smith’s record as a DC is not good, but that’s irrelevant since it’ll be Allen’s defense all the way.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
January 26th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
we could let seymour and Kelly walk(if the top 5 restructure and/or these 2 don’t want to)
I don’t see more than 3 new faces on the defense next year. I hope I’m wrong.
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CW,
so you’d start Houston & Bryant at DT with Big John Henderson and maybe a rookie late rounder (or Travis Ivey) as depth ??
assume Wimbley or Moss would start at DE opposite ShoNasty.
I’m cool with that. Our run defense would be about the same and we’d have just as much pressure on the QB imo
chopping Seymour & Kelly only makes sense if it saves us some coin though and I’m not sure what cap hits we’d take?
January 26th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/should-mark-davis-move-the-oakland-raiders-back-to-la-poll.html
Vote NO in a Poll that LA Times & Eapn LA is using to try to bring The OAKLAND Raiders to LA. Vote NOOOO to the LA Raiders
January 26th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
come on guys only 444 more posts untill we get a new story !!!
January 26th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Cfrylopez Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/should-mark-davis-move-the-oakland-raiders-back-to-la-poll.html
Vote NO in a Poll that LA Times & Eapn LA is using to try to bring The OAKLAND Raiders to LA. Vote NOOOO to the LA Raiders
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I also like cubing Spam and mixing it with noodles. Lotsa protein there.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
550.bcz24 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Im hearing Allen himself is the lead candidate to be DC…
I heard that too…or Richard Smith
January 26th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Just Win Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
BTW, the President of the United States is black, you can never play the race card again. That is the highest office on earth. The precedent is set. Shut the phuk up
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Is this sarcasm, if so it would be funny.
So amerikkka has one black president in it whole history and suddenly racism magically disappears?!?!? Too funny.
besides everybody knows the president doesnt call any shoTs, he is told what to do like all politicians. His being in office is a dog and pony show designed to sell the ideal of amerikkka being a true colorless society, and redeem its badly tarnished image after the bush administration. It means very little in the grand scheme of things.
“just be because a cat has kittens in an oven, that dont make them biscuits”- MALCOLM X
January 26th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Also, Bowles looks like he won’t be retained in Miami…since Reggie interviewed him…could he tell Allen to take a look?
January 26th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
I kind of like the idea of Allen not having a DC. Why pay some guy for installing your defense. Hire good assistants and leave it at that.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
who do you guys think needs replacing on the O side?
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Hwnrdr,
Schilens & Housh are gone. I think Ausberry converts back to WR, but will be a longshot to make the team
Mike Bush should be re-signed, unless he wants “starter money”. I’ll agree to pay him an average of what the Top Five #2 RB’s are making
Are Satele, Carlisle & Barnes still starter quality players? not likely. Bob Wylie milked them for all they were worth though, didn’t he? I can see a few of these guys re-signed for depth. If there aren’t upgrades available in free agency, thats a sad FA crop!
Bruce Campbell’s scholarship term’d unless he switches to FB or something..
We’ll need a #3 QB to back up Palmer & Pryor, but those guys are dime a dozen
January 26th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
If Allen were to go w/o a DC, it’d be more likely that he’d keep Saunders on and just let him run the offense.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Shannon Sharpe says he hears Richard Smith might be following Allen to be the DC.
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YA reported that like 2 weeks ago, didn’t he?
some semi pros never miss!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Lefty12 Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
510-it could take a couple of years before we see the results.I realize you are all b#tt hurt because Jackson was rightfully fired,but get over it,he isn’t coming back.
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Nice try Lefty. It’s not about Hue Jackson. It’s about results and if Allen can’t take the Raiders to the playoffs next year he is a failure. Period.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
hwnrdr Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Also, Bowles looks like he won’t be retained in Miami…since Reggie interviewed him…could he tell Allen to take a look?
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Rumor is Miami isnt letting any of the old staff out of their contracts right now, in essence holding them hostage.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Im hearing Allen himself is the lead candidate to be DC
I kind of like the idea of Allen not having a DC
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recipe for disaster. count me among those AGAINST this!
Dennis Allen needs to hire a DC and oversee the entire team. I don’t want the HC wearing too many hats – especially a Rookie HC who ain’t even 40 years old yet
January 26th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
567.DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
hwnrdr Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Also, Bowles looks like he won’t be retained in Miami…since Reggie interviewed him…could he tell Allen to take a look?
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Rumor is Miami isnt letting any of the old staff out of their contracts right now, in essence holding them hostage.
LOL, did Al resurrect in Miami?
January 26th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
And as far as all the racism talk on here, racism is alive and well in America. It is an every day fact of life in this country and until it is addressed honestly for what it is, then it will never be solved. And I would say the powers that be want it that way.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Rumor is Miami isnt letting any of the old staff out of their contracts right now, in essence holding them hostage.
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they are keeping all the 3-4 coaches who worked under Nolan and forcing them on the new DC who’ll run a 4-3 Defense?
Miami = dysfunctional!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Shannon Sharpe says he hears Richard Smith might be following Allen to be the DC.
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YA reported that like 2 weeks ago, didn’t he?
some semi pros never miss!
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YA might have suggested that, yes. LOL.
Impossible for anyone on here to actually ‘report’ anything.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Rumor is Miami isnt letting any of the old staff out of their contracts right now, in essence holding them hostage.
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they are keeping all the 3-4 coaches who worked under Nolan and forcing them on the new DC who’ll run a 4-3 Defense?
Miami = dysfunctional!
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No.
As in not letting them pursue other jobs and improve another team.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Hwnrdr Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
I know all of the focus is on D right now and rightfully so…but who do you guys think needs replacing on the O side?
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Line: Barnes can go. Satele can stay if he’s OK with backing up Baby Wiz at C. Heyer can move to LG. Barksdale and Campbell should get long looks at RG & RT. This is Campbell’s chance to show he belongs in the NFL. If not, we can squeeze one more year out of Carlisle.
TE: We don’t need 4. Gordon is the backup blocking TE, so the winner of Ausberry/Myers gets the job as the primary pass-catching backup.
WR: DHB, Moore and Ford will evenly split the snaps. Whoever to back them up. Good backup WR’s are a dime a dozen.
RB: If DMAC is traded for a first-rounder, then we need to Franchise Bush, so we either get him or the picks. Taiwan should be an important piece this year (whether McFadden stays or goes), and Rock is a key ST guy.
FB: Reece, backed up by Tonga. Don’t need to change anything.
QB: Carson is the starter, obviously. Pryor should get some packages, but we need a solid #2. Boller ain’t it.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
562.Twocents Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
I kind of like the idea of Allen not having a DC. Why pay some guy for installing your defense. Hire good assistants and leave it at that.
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I don’t agree. If Allen has to spend all of his time on the defense, without anyone to help him, then he will be slacking in other areas.
We would basically be without a head coach.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/26/casey-hampton-will-undergo-acl-surgery/
the Steelers run defense just took a nose dive!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Mistic
We live in an era where 2 people have been convicted of manslaughter and still play in the NFL.
HGH runs rampant through the league but the commissioner and the owners turn a blind eye to it because of how high of ratings the NFL is getting right now.
You are trying to sell us on the idea that a black man is being held back in the NFL because he is black?
That has to be the single most untrue thing I have ever heard it is outrageous to make these kinds of claims in today’s world.
If you are a purple 4 armed alien and you could throw for 400 yards a game they would let you play.
What your claiming might have been true 30 or 40 years ago but this is today’s NFL your accusations no longer valid sorry man try finding another place to play victim!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Rumor is Miami isnt letting any of the old staff out of their contracts right now, in essence holding them hostage.
***
they are keeping all the 3-4 coaches who worked under Nolan and forcing them on the new DC who’ll run a 4-3 Defense?
Miami = dysfunctional!
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No.
As in not letting them pursue other jobs and improve another team.
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Well, their assistant’s salaries are guaranteed for next year anyway, so might as well let them scout for the year. Problem is that treating people that way makes it harder to get good assistants to go there in the first place.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
As in not letting them pursue other jobs and improve another team
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DD,
what are they gonna do with those guys?
re-assign them to the scouting dept?
January 26th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
As in not letting them pursue other jobs and improve another team
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DD,
what are they gonna do with those guys?
re-assign them to the scouting dept?
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Wait til there are no positions to pursue then release them..?
January 26th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
lame duck coaches re-assigned to the scouting dept leads to JaMarcus Russell’s & Rolando McClain’s being drafted!
BAD idea …
January 26th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
576.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/26/casey-hampton-will-undergo-acl-surgery/
the Steelers run defense just took a nose dive!
And Chris Hoke retired too…OUCH!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Thanks Vegas,
I just told someone Hilary was stepping down….that’s what I get for trusting something I read on the blog lol.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
If you are going to let murderers, rapists and drug addicts play in the NFL I hardly doubt a persons skin color amounts to much in that environment.
Sure there is racism in the corporate world or other parts of society but not in the NFL those days are gone man.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
hwnrdr Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
I know all of the focus is on D right now and rightfully so…but who do you guys think needs replacing on the O side?
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Satele, Carlisle & Barnes need to be replaced. All three could be used as BU. As far as who takes their place I’d say that depends on if we can get Carl Nicks OG (NO) in FA. If yes then move Wiz to center, Nicks to LG, Heyer to RG & Barksdale to RT. If Nicks is not acquired then Wiz to center, Heyer to LG Barksdale to RT and either BCampbell (if he’s ready to play) or some other FA to RG.
Bush will be gone so I’d go after Marshawn Lynch on FA. Right now Bush makes twice what Lynch is getting ($1M). My big acquisition would be DeSean Jackson WR (Phi). This, with a healthy DMAC,Reece & Boss, would be a killer offensive lineup.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Hwnrdr,
would the Steelers plug in Ziggy Hood at NT and trade for Richard Seymour to “fix” the D-Line ???
January 26th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Who won the Heisman Trophy this year America’s favorite white athlete Andre Luck or was it the player that deserved it RGIII?
January 26th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
My big acquisition would be DeSean Jackson WR (Phi)
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JB,
you’re gonna throw half of our free agent money at a WR when we have DHB, Moore, Ford & Murphy all under contract at modest salaries ???
strongly dislike.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
I thought the Seymour trade would be good for us based simply on the fact that he was a proven winner and could raise the level of play of our defense with his leadership.
Was I wrong there or what?
Nothing changed with him coming on board.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Mistic
We live in an era where 2 people have been convicted of manslaughter and still play in the NFL.
HGH runs rampant through the league but the commissioner and the owners turn a blind eye to it because of how high of ratings the NFL is getting right now.
You are trying to sell us on the idea that a black man is being held back in the NFL because he is black?
That has to be the single most untrue thing I have ever heard it is outrageous to make these kinds of claims in today’s world.
If you are a purple 4 armed alien and you could throw for 400 yards a game they would let you play.
What your claiming might have been true 30 or 40 years ago but this is today’s NFL your accusations no longer valid sorry man try finding another place to play victim!
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nope you have it all wrong, im saying black qbs seldom get the same opportunity as their whit counterparts, only rcently have we see atrend changing slightly. The class of 1999 was the turning point. Mcnabb, culpepper, brooks were in that class. 1999 was not 30 years ago.
There are very few black head coaches in sports, evn fewer black front office executives, and fewer still black owners, YET THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF PLAYERS ARE BLACK!!!
Pointing this out isnt ‘playing victim” or “playing a race card” it isnt a game nor is it anything to play with. this is a simple reality in many industries, and sport is no different.
Question with all of the outstanding option qbs that have played football over the years, why i tebow the only modern era qb to have this offense installed for him?
Why didnt they do a similar thing with other guys( and i can name a bunch)?
Face it black qbs play against a stacked deck. You dont like it may not see it, but as a black man it is very important to keep your head on a swivel before it ends up on the chopping block
January 26th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
I thought the Seymour trade would be good for us based simply on the fact that he was a proven winner and could raise the level of play of our defense with his leadership.
Was I wrong there or what?
Nothing changed with him coming on board.
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Leadership can only do so much when the scheme is that bad & outdated.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
If Allen were to go w/o a DC, it’d be more likely that he’d keep Saunders on and just let him run the offense.
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John Madden says the Head Coach, has to be the Head Coach, not an coordinator. I agree.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Would still like to see Seymour playing with a real 1-tech gap plugger next to him. Let Seymour do what he does best – penetrate and make plays in the backfield.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Heidi Klum just killed Seal.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Dakota,
Dick Seymour takes plays off just as much as anyone. the Run Defense sure didn’t improve. He’s committed quite a few boneheaded penalties as well. Add in his injury issues, age and the amount of money he’s scheduled to earn … terrible!
Leadership = riding the bus with a bunch of rookies and setting up a camp during the lockout? fine. How about leading by example with your play on the field, instead?
January 26th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
If you are going to let murderers, rapists and drug addicts play in the NFL I hardly doubt a persons skin color amounts to much in that environment.
Sure there is racism in the corporate world or other parts of society but not in the NFL those days are gone man.
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hmmm lets see, several guys from warren moon, to kordell stewart to jason campbell strongly disagree with your take. black men that played qb in the nfl im afraid have far more credibility and inside knowledge where there is concerned than you or i. ill take their word for it
January 26th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
John Madden says the Head Coach, has to be the Head Coach, not an coordinator. I agree.
Hue Jackson was simply the Offensive Coordinator
January 26th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
I would say that racism towards people from the Middle East is far stronger today than that towards African Americans or Mexican Americans.
We do have an owner from the Middle East(Pakistan)all 31 owners voted him in.
Its because $$$$$$$
Everything revolves around money it always has and it always will.
Poor people do not get fair trials in court because they get shlt lawyers. Rich people can afford good lawyers no matter what color they are.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
586.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Hwnrdr,
would the Steelers plug in Ziggy Hood at NT and trade for Richard Seymour to “fix” the D-Line ???
For who or what, though? I mean, you’re right in a sense…can’t see Pitt without a D!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
594.Just Win Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Heidi Klum just killed Seal.
++++++++++++
I’d marry that killer.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
So what are the Jets Super Bowl odds after they get Peyton Manning?..
January 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
You can’t say there are very few black head coaches in the NFL with a straight face, can you?
January 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
600.Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
594.Just Win Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Heidi Klum just killed Seal.
++++++++++++
I’d marry that killer.
Is it true though?
January 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Still no press conference announcement from the Raiders? Anyone else starting to get Sean Payton flashbacks? What’s the holdup?!!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Sure there is racism in the corporate world or other parts of society but not in the NFL those days are gone man.
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1. sport is corporate why should it be different/?
2. the same people that control sports control other industries and aspects fo our society as well, again why would sport be any different?
January 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
So the Colts already had there presser for there new headcoach and we haven’t even confirmed if Dennis Allen is our headcoach? Whats the hold up? The senior bowl can’t be an excuse cause it didn’t stop the Colts.
I guess they could be waiting tell DA decides who he will keep on the current staff or something
January 26th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Kordell Stewart was a below average QB that Bill Cower stayed with for way too long.
You just disproved your own theory there Mistic.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
603.hwnrdr Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
600.Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
594.Just Win Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Heidi Klum just killed Seal.
++++++++++++
I’d marry that killer.
Is it true though?
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If Vegas said it, it must be!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
I meant she clubbed a seal, and I am not Vegas. Sorry to disappoint on both counts.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
R8drinOK Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Still no press conference announcement from the Raiders? Anyone else starting to get Sean Payton flashbacks? What’s the holdup?!!
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nah, Raiders always take thier own sweet time and don’t announce somethings at all.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Problem is, that wasn’t Vegas that said it…
January 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Not sure if this is already reported. Richard Smith, former DC with Houston and Carolina and currently the LB coach of Denver, will be our DC per Shannon Sharpe.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
“again why would sport be any different?”
Because coaches and owners will let anyone play that will help them sell tickets or win games no matter what their background or lifestyle.
Guys convicted of manslaughter, rape or taking steroids can still play….why would they draw the line at color before drawing the line at murder or rape please explain that to me I need to know why?
January 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
I bet Reggie McKenzie is sick of all the cold McDonalds cheeseburgers & KFC slaw served by John Herrera during all those HC interviews …
ya think?
rumor has it McCoy in Dungver is a vegetarian. He declined the interview once he found out the menu
January 26th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
how many black kickers, huh? racsism in the NFL Im telling you!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Not sure if this is already reported. Richard Smith, former DC with Houston and Carolina and currently the LB coach of Denver, will be our DC per Shannon Sharpe.
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Adding on I see..
He reported that he “heard” Richard Smith might follow Allen.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
609.Just Win Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
I meant she clubbed a seal, and I am not Vegas. Sorry to disappoint on both counts.
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OOOOOps. tricky……
January 26th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
http://news.yahoo.com/us-arrested-iranian-scientist-200722532.html Probably anti-muslim racism.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
612.aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Not sure if this is already reported. Richard Smith, former DC with Houston and Carolina and currently the LB coach of Denver, will be our DC per Shannon Sharpe.
Does Sharpe’s words hold any weight though? And I hope not!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
Hey he could have doubled up on the slaw…
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now you know why Reggie was pi$$ed!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
So. who gets in the HOF first: Ray Guy or Reggie Roby?
If you said Guy you are a ra…
January 26th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
NATION !!!! JUST WATCHED AFC PRACTICE !!!!
LECHLER PUNTING DARTS ALL OVER.
SEABASS DID NOTHING LOL
CONDO A FEW SNAPS LOL
AND SEYMOUR WAS THE BIGGEST PERSON ON THE WHOLE AFC ROSTER
January 26th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
If Allen were to go w/o a DC, it’d be more likely that he’d keep Saunders on and just let him run the offense.
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Pretty sure saunders stays at least thru his contract up at the nd of next season. SOME continuity especially with an O thats been producing finally for the last 2 seasons.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
MISSED AUTOGRPAHS BY ABOUT 15 FEET. THEY BLEW THE HORN FOR NFC PRACTICE TO START! DAMN
January 26th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
JWB just wants to see how many office employees he can get fired when they google search “Heidi Klum”
January 26th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Al Saunders has been re-assigned to the scouting dept!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Continuity with Saunders?
Didnt call plays. So where is his vital importance?
January 26th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
621.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
Hey he could have doubled up on the slaw…
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now you know why Reggie was pi$$ed!
LMAO!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Howard say: “I’d listen to the Celtics”
FK YOU HOWARD!!!! YOU POS!!!!!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Al Saunders has been re-assigned to the scouting dept
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Continuity in the scouting department no doubt.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
hwnrdr Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
612.aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Not sure if this is already reported. Richard Smith, former DC with Houston and Carolina and currently the LB coach of Denver, will be our DC per Shannon Sharpe.
Does Sharpe’s words hold any weight though? And I hope not!!!
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Bro, Sharpe has the ins with Denver. I’d like to think he knows what’s going on.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Just Win Baby Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
You can’t say there are very few black head coaches in the NFL with a straight face, can you?
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i dont understand the genisis of your denial or why this is such a sore spot for you and others to accept, but it is true.
as recently as 2009 65% of nfl players were black men, im guessing it isnt much different 3 years later yet only a couple of black head coaches are employed today.
tomlin,frazier, smith, lewis, 4 out of 32?!?!?!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Reggie McKenzie just fired a black HC and hired a white one. Obvious racism in the NFL – except Reggie’s black. Spin that. Maybe people get jobs because of their qualifications rather than filling an imposed quota. I can’t think of a more deliberate insult than affirmative action.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Howard say: “I’d listen to the Celtics”
FK YOU HOWARD!!!! YOU POS!!!!!!!
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I agree.
We need to dump this clown already.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
621.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
Hey he could have doubled up on the slaw…
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Double up on the slaw? If Reggie is listening to his gut on loads of double slaw who knows who he might hire!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
hwnrdr Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
612.aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Not sure if this is already reported. Richard Smith, former DC with Houston and Carolina and currently the LB coach of Denver, will be our DC per Shannon Sharpe.
Does Sharpe’s words hold any weight though? And I hope not!!!
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Bro, Sharpe has the ins with Denver. I’d like to think he knows what’s going on.
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But you added wording to the report. You cant assume anything.
Or maybe you read wrong or something. BUt what you types wasnt what was reported.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
gotta love seymour, that guy is massive in person.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Holy shycttt…you guys are killing me. Here is the tweet. Read it for what it’s worth.
1023ESPN @1023ESPN
Shannon Sharpe told Les & Jojo he’s hearing Richard Smith could follow Dennis Allen to #Raiders to be their new DC. #Broncos
January 26th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
65% of NFL players are black? what about the asians and the latinos, raw deal if you ask me…
And why would a good player make a good coach? coaching is different from playing.
why so few black QBs? I dont know. why so few black kickers and punters? why so few white RBs? why, why, why?
January 26th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
“again why would sport be any different?”
Because coaches and owners will let anyone play that will help them sell tickets or win games no matter what their background or lifestyle.
Guys convicted of manslaughter, rape or taking steroids can still play….why would they draw the line at color before drawing the line at murder or rape please explain that to me I need to know why?
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for the same reason they dont draw the line at rape and murder when they enslave my people , after all who will entertain the masters, err masses?
Why do non blacks try to convince black people that everything is honkey dory?
“i have freed thousands of slaves, and i would have freed thousands more, if they had only known that they were slaves” – harriet tubman
January 26th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
LOL. For what its worth? Or what it actually says?
That tweet was quoted on here hours ago. And it was implied correctly.
You stated it as if it was factually happening.
Anytime the word “could” is in a statement, dont imply it as IS.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Actually, it is currently 5 of 32. Not counting the ones who have been fired. Plenty have been given chances, and failed. Hell, Art Shell got it twice. The one’s who keep their jobs are the ones who win. Tomlin is good. Jim Caldwell – not so much. Performance dictates who gets fired. As it should be.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
is it true saunders is out??!?!/
UH OH PALMER IS ON NOTICE MR. STOP GAP BETTER COME OUT OF THE GATE ON FIRE OR HE WILL BE GONE IN 2013!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Shannao Sharp said… how the hell can you tell what that horse faced fuktard said, i can never understand a damn thing he says. tihnk its too funny that he looks like the donkey on Denvers helment thou.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
“for the same reason they dont draw the line at rape and murder when they enslave my people , after all who will entertain the masters, err masses?
Why do non blacks try to convince black people that everything is honkey dory?”
So you are claiming that some people are enslaving others today? I am sure the media would have a field day if that were true please provide a link?
January 26th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
632.aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
hwnrdr Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
612.aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Not sure if this is already reported. Richard Smith, former DC with Houston and Carolina and currently the LB coach of Denver, will be our DC per Shannon Sharpe.
Does Sharpe’s words hold any weight though? And I hope not!!!
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Bro, Sharpe has the ins with Denver. I’d like to think he knows what’s going on.
You do have a point! Keep forgetting he was a Donkey!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
And why would a good player make a good coach? coaching is different from playing.
why so few black QBs? I dont know. why so few black kickers and punters?
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1. I heard once that a star player doesn’t make for a good coach. They had talent and will be frustrated with coaching inferior talent. On the other hand, a journeyman player will make for a better coach because they had to over achieve to make it.
2. IMHO, because coaches utilize black QB’s athleticisms too much in highschool and college. They dont allow them to develop the basic fundamental QB requirements. Put RGIII in a pro style offense in college and he’d be drafted higher than Luck if his production held up.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
645.R8ER MIKE Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Shannao Sharp said… how the hell can you tell what that horse faced fuktard said, i can never understand a damn thing he says. tihnk its too funny that he looks like the donkey on Denvers helment thou.
LOL, now that is a good one!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
“why so few black QBs? I dont know. why so few black kickers and punters? why so few white RBs? why, why, why?”
why does it matter what color a player is at any position. So what if most kickers are white and most RB’s are black. You don’t hear young white kids saying we need more white RB’s. At least I have never heard that.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
What are the biggest needs on our roster?
I got:
LB
CB
Backup QB
CB
January 26th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
LOL. For what its worth? Or what it actually says?
That tweet was quoted on here hours ago. And it was implied correctly.
You stated it as if it was factually happening.
Anytime the word “could” is in a statement, dont imply it as IS.
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Dude, please tell me you got more important things in your day then to go nit pick on this blog. Holy cow. My twitter account says 1023ESPN tweeted that 1 hour ago if you really insist.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
649.hwnrdr Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
645.R8ER MIKE Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Shannao Sharp said… how the hell can you tell what that horse faced fuktard said, i can never understand a damn thing he says. tihnk its too funny that he looks like the donkey on Denvers helment thou.
LOL, now that is a good one!
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Yeah, Sharpe looks like the Donkey, and Pau Gasol looks lika a Llama, and Sam Cassell looks like E.T.
Its all good.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
You dont hear Dat Nguyen say he opened the doors for asians to play linebacker in the NFL
January 26th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Luck isn’t going #1 so much due to his athletic ability.He is going #1 because of his understanding of the game,recognition,and preparation.Just as Payton and Brady aren’t the most gifted QBs in the game,but they have been the best for the last 10 years for those very reasons.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
You dont hear Dat Nguyen say he opened the doors for asians to play linebacker in the NFL
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ah man. I miss that dude. Repping the Asians. Way undersized for his position though.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Aig-Raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
2. IMHO, because coaches utilize black QB’s athleticisms too much in highschool and college. They dont allow them to develop the basic fundamental QB requirements. Put RGIII in a pro style offense in college and he’d be drafted higher than Luck if his production held up.
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Interesting point.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
There are certainly not very many Mexican Americans or Asian Americans playing in the NFL.
Why don’t we make a quota that each team now needs to employ at least 2 of each?
I will tell you why because in the NFL if you are good enough you will play even if you kill rape or bet on dog fights!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
“2. IMHO, because coaches utilize black QB’s athleticisms too much in highschool and college. They dont allow them to develop the basic fundamental QB requirements. Put RGIII in a pro style offense in college and he’d be drafted higher than Luck if his production held up.
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Interesting point.”
That actually makes sense.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Surprised Al never tried to draft a Sumo Wrestler in the 7th round to play d-line.
This guy could occuppy the C and G…..
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kxPG6y8Qctk/S74Uotamo7I/AAAAAAAAZpY/dO9yXKHEoYE/s400/Sumo+Wrestler’s+Photos+(11).jpg
January 26th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Patrick Chung…wanted the Raiders to draft that dude when he came out of…Oregon???
January 26th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
So than Urban Meyer stunted Tebow’s growth as an NFL QB?
I don’t think you could get Tebow to say that.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
“So than Urban Meyer stunted Tebow’s growth as an NFL QB?”
Yes he did!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
638.raiderinparadise Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
gotta love seymour, that guy is massive in person.
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Where was Seymour when Stafford was driving the ball 98 yds. with the game..I mean SEASON was on the line?
Where was he when Phillip Rivers did the same with 991/2 yds.?
He was being single blocked.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
663.Silverandblack666 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
“So than Urban Meyer stunted Tebow’s growth as an NFL QB?”
Yes he did!
And Alex Smith!
January 26th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
666
January 26th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
“And Alex Smith!”
Alex ran a spread offense at Utah he would throw the ball 40 plus times a game in his college days. Not so being a 49er.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
I actually agreed with Jimmy The Greek.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
“for the same reason they dont draw the line at rape and murder when they enslave my people , after all who will entertain the masters, err masses?
Why do non blacks try to convince black people that everything is honkey dory?”
So you are claiming that some people are enslaving others today? I am sure the media would have a field day if that were true please provide a link?
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sudan, india, haiti
here are three examples of countries were you can still buy black people as slaves, belly warmers, breeders, servants and so on.
It isnt widely reported in main stream media as they want to sell the idea of the great melting pot, but failure to report is actually creating more of a melting plot?
January 26th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
“sudan, india, haiti
here are three examples of countries were you can still buy black people as slaves, belly warmers, breeders, servants and so on.”
And who is selling the slaves……your own people that’s who.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Dat Nguyen used to call out the opposing team’s plays before it happened. Dude used to coach the Cowboys LB crew. He is now back at Texas A&M. It would be so cool if Allen brought him here with him.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
My big acquisition would be DeSean Jackson WR (Phi)
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JB,
you’re gonna throw half of our free agent money at a WR when we have DHB, Moore, Ford & Murphy all under contract at modest salaries ???
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As we saw last year, players get hurt. Often, multiple players get hurt.
as far as eating up all the FA money, that’s not going to happen. First we won’t be paying for a 1st & 2nd round draft choice, Second, the following players are likely to have her contract reworked and receive a base pay cut:
• McClain
• Huff
• Kelly
• Curry
• Wimbley
• Routt
• Palmer
• DMac
• DHB
The following salaries will be gone:
• JCampbell – FA
• Bush – FA
• Schilens – FA
• Henderson – FA
• Murphy – traded
• Scott – released
• Boller – released
• Boyd – released
• Houshmandzadeh – released
• Blackstock – released
• Mitchell – released
• McCann – released
I see the WR lineup to be:
• Jackson – from FA
• Moore
• Ford
• DHB
• Ausberry – move from TE
• FA or draft pick
I see the RB/FB as:
• DMac
• Lynch – from FA
• TJones – RB/ST/KOR
• Cartwright – RB/ST
• Reece – FB
• Tonga – FB
January 26th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
I think people from Haiti would saw off their own leg and sell it to you if they could.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
I would be all for Nguyen on the staff.
I was bummed when we lost Lal.
We need more egg-heads on the staff, and less meatheads.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
I am done with the racial arguments I like you Misitc1 even though we disagree you do have a good insight into the game and some valid points when I read your posts.
We have come along way since the 1950’s here in America and I will continue to focus on the good things and improvements we have made even though we still have along ways to go.
In my opinion its the poor who get f@cked over in today’s society no matter what color.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Why do non blacks try to convince black people that everything is honkey dory?”
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LOL!
January 26th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
LOL. For what its worth? Or what it actually says?
That tweet was quoted on here hours ago. And it was implied correctly.
You stated it as if it was factually happening.
Anytime the word “could” is in a statement, dont imply it as IS.
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Dude, please tell me you got more important things in your day then to go nit pick on this blog. Holy cow. My twitter account says 1023ESPN tweeted that 1 hour ago if you really insist.
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Yet you nitpick my accuracy on the time…
So you see my point on being accurate. Your welcome.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
“sudan, india, haiti
here are three examples of countries were you can still buy black people as slaves, belly warmers, breeders, servants and so on.”
And who is selling the slaves……your own people that’s who.
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sorry bra, but the traitors are only pawns, and serve to cover the hidden hand that is at work, and it isnt black folks. No different than a black man that reported to the over seer on plantations in the willie lynch era.
Cmon bra, you study and read im surprised you are unaware of this
January 26th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
JB,
BigMac got Jones, Jennings, Nelson and Finley for 2nd and 3rd rounds. I doubt he’d pay Jackson for FA. I think Big Mac will go after DB’s in this draft. DVD is no longer on scholarship. I think DVD, MM34, and Boyd are the ones with the biggest risk of being cut in that backfield.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
J,
Any feedback for me for TEmecula Creek?
Nudies near by? Good course (looks nice online)?
I am heading out late April, you are an early morning golfer right?
January 26th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Yet you nitpick my accuracy on the time…
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I did that as part of my sarcasm in response to your nitpick because your timing was way off. When you nitpick someone make sure you arent doing the same crap yourself…I guess that flew right over you.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
I strongly disagree about DVD being in danger of being cut.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
i hope after coach d allen is fired after this season we hire biran billick or jeff tedford .
January 26th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
im email coach d allen and tell him not to buy a house , just stay in a weekly or beter yet sleep in his office . cus after this seasons over raiders will most definitely fire him .
im wondering if rolando mclain goes to jail do the raiders have to pay any more money to him & does it count against them in the salary cap ?
January 26th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
i agree with you on this poor whites get played too, they have been fooled into believing they are a part of the power structure here and it isnt so at all.
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They really get played by the Republican Party.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Yet you nitpick my accuracy on the time…
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I did that as part of my sarcasm in response to your nitpick because your timing was way off. When you nitpick someone make sure you arent doing the same crap yourself…I guess that flew right over you.
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Oh you didnt sense my sarcasm when I said hours ago?..
cool.man.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
“sorry bra, but the traitors are only pawns, and serve to cover the hidden hand that is at work, and it isnt black folks. No different than a black man that reported to the over seer on plantations in the willie lynch era.
Cmon bra, you study and read im surprised you are unaware of this”
Yes I am with you on this I just think it’s F@cked up how some people can sell out their own.
Again its all about money always has been always will be. Sad.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Jeff Tedford? Hmmm….not sure who would want him!
January 26th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Jimmy the Greek. Haven’t heard that name in a long time.
“Take Chicago to cover. They have more blacks. They’re stronger and faster”
January 26th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
i agree with you on this poor whites get played too, they have been fooled into believing they are a part of the power structure here and it isnt so at all.
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They really get played by the Republican Party.
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The Southern Strategy – authored by Lee Atwater. Works everytime….. but Ron Paul is cutting into that gigantic cloud of ignorance and myopia, thats why they had to put the “racist” card on him…
January 26th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Jimmy the Greek basically said that black people are physically superior to white people. He’s probably right. Of course it’s likely that black people are mentally superior to white people too. That’s what people don’t want to think about.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Has anyone in the history of this blog, when confronted about being wrong, said…ya know what..My bad. I was wrong thanks for pointing that out.
WOW..lol
January 26th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
It always turns into a 3 hour back & forth..
January 26th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Lots of times Deuce, though not for awhile!
January 26th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
There are certainly not very many Mexican Americans or Asian Americans playing in the NFL.
Why don’t we make a quota that each team now needs to employ at least 2 of each?
Great idea Let’s give jobs to people just because of their Color or Race. Yep nig gas that is how you build a solid team/workforce give jobs to those that have not worked/earned them and wonder why the Blacks feel entitled to Welfare FoodStamps and Affirmative action and good jobs. But I guess you have to do something to give them Help, god knows they would never make it on their own without “Assistance”. Heck we wouldn’t have the president we have now if it wern’t for the ” give a Black a Job program”
Real Talk me’s wonder how many Blacks really understand they get jobs because if forced regulations not because of Skill, Abilty or Work Ethic Real Talk
January 26th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
dennis allen is hella skinny . that denver defense was at least tough . kept the score down in several games,
January 26th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
“They really get played by the Republican Party.”
This is a very interesting point….how can anyone who makes less than 60K a year vote republican they are basically shooting themselves in the foot.
I have never understood this.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
deuce deuce when was the last time u were wrong ?
January 26th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Temecula Creek sounds good to me, JFB.
Earlier the better.
Nudies????
myredbook.com, bruh.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
DonManoukiansNeighbor Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
NEW YORK — Now that the NFL has labor peace for the next decade, commissioner Roger Goodell has job security through the 2018 season.
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This is not good news for the league. We need someone that is more about the game then how many punks they can make millionaires out of. By 2018 it we won’t recognize the game anymore.
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By 2018, Disney will have bought the NFL…just like they bought ABC, ESPN and Marvel Studios
January 26th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
post 693;
what Jimmy the Greek said that got him fired [paraphrased];
Black Americans were bred/sold during the slave trade era to be a stronger work force; thereby creating more physically gifted athletes.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
JB,
BigMac got Jones, Jennings, Nelson and Finley for 2nd and 3rd rounds. I doubt he’d pay Jackson for FA. I think Big Mac will go after DB’s in this draft. DVD is no longer on scholarship. I think DVD, MM34, and Boyd are the ones with the biggest risk of being cut in that backfield.
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AIG, Not really sure of what point you are making in first sentence. We don’t have a 1st, second or third round pick this upcoming draft. We’ll probably get 2 comp. 3rd round & one 5th round comp. picks for Nnamdi, Gallery & ZMiller.
I agree on MM34 & Boyd. DVD really needs to bulk up if he intends to play at this level. Little fast guys are not all that great on today’s big WR’s.
Draft pick wise we should end up with 3C, 3C, 5th, 5C, 6th, 6T (Murphy).
January 26th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Allen better bring Dat Nguyen to NorCal as the LB coach. They’d sell more seats for sure…..per wiki
Texas A&M
Nguyen helped cement linebacker Von Miller’s status in Texas A&M history by coaching him in the 2010 season which led to Miller being awarded the 2010 Butkus Award.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
From 1964 to 2000 open white supremacy at least was pushed into the fringes. Karl Rove brought it back in late 2000 to energize Bush’s base.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
http://www.sockshare.com/file/E12BC21B677D3D12#
movie time !!
January 26th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Along with Howard Cossel’s “Look at the little monkey go…”
January 26th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
JB,
What I meant was that BigMac will believe he can get good WRs in the draft vs overpaying for a FA like Jackson. That’s what I meant. Based on what they did in GB at that position, I have a hard time believing he’d pay a premium in the market for a WR.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Jimmy the Greek basically said that black people are physically superior to white people. He’s probably right. Of course it’s likely that black people are mentally superior to white people too. That’s what people don’t want to think about.
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After watching that Vernon Davis penalty for jumping on the camera platform, i kinda doubt it. I will say that whites “mentally outmaneuver” racial groups for resources of countries through questionable treaties and created laws favoring investment groups.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
doriangray Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
deuce deuce when was the last time u were wrong ?
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What year are we in?
JK.. I actually dont keep track, but I know there have been instances.
I know I have never been wrong when relaying a rumor or anything of that nature in regards to what was said.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Has anyone in the history of this blog, when confronted about being wrong, said…ya know what..My bad. I was wrong thanks for pointing that out.
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Yup.
I was wrong once a couple of years ago about Russell being cut.
Didn’t think there was a chance in heck of Davis cutting his project.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Doriangray, should head coach candidates be considered based upon how much they can bench press?
January 26th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
705.aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Allen better bring Dat Nguyen to NorCal as the LB coach. They’d sell more seats for sure…..per wiki
Texas A&M
Nguyen helped cement linebacker Von Miller’s status in Texas A&M history by coaching him in the 2010 season which led to Miller being awarded the 2010 Butkus Award.
That would be good! SOmeone that can coach up Von Miller, wonder if he can coach up McClain? Worth a shot!
January 26th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
i agree AIG .. what weve been missing is a real linebackers coach
January 26th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Sam, so what you’re saying is that white people are better at deception and manipulation than black people.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Why do non blacks try to convince black people that everything is honkey dory?”
Yeah why real talk cuz if you are black everything is not Honkey dory
January 26th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
sullivan44 , u raiders traitor, and borderline 49er fan . a footba;ll coach shouldnt be a wimpy weakling i believe . dennis allen must be a vegetarian .
January 26th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Id prefer actual talented LBs over a good LB coach.
Just saying.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Doriangray, how much do you think Bill Walsh was able to bench press in his prime?
January 26th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Mike Singletary was pretty built.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Al D. Davis Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
McClain fits right into certain sterotypes and will be the cause of his own demise for engaging in nig.ar nonsense. But it is all on him.
JaMarcus was the same way. Couldn’t even speak standard English, but instead substituted ghetto slang was lazy and fat and enjoyed purple drank more than lasting fame and fortune.
Because these boys don’t grown up with a daddy to whip their azz’s for bad behavior, they feel entitled as high-profile college athletes.
Then it all goes away, and rather quickly at that, and they wonder why? Look at TO who earned $80M during his career and is now dead broke and in arrears for $500k to his babies mamas: 4 kids by 4 different women, all as big as refrigerators.
Also, under the 1st Amendment and freedom of speech in an open and public forum such as this content of an individual’s speech is protected unless same person advocates illegality or such speech instigates “a clear and present danger” of violent behavior.
A person’s thoughts and speech are his own. Thank God for the U.S. Constitution.
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Disturbing aspect was that the Raiders couldn’t have flagged McClain’s behavior/off field demeanor after what happened with JaMarcus Russell…McKenzie will hopefully look for those weaknesses when they consider taking a first round pick.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
From 1964 to 2000 open white supremacy at least was pushed into the fringes.
Good thing Karl Rove brought it back in late 2000 to energize Bush’s base.
Real talk SullivanNigga why is that a good thing
January 26th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
RaiderRetribution Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
post 693;
what Jimmy the Greek said that got him fired [paraphrased];
Black Americans were bred/sold during the slave trade era to be a stronger work force; thereby creating more physically gifted athletes
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one of the all time ignorant statements ever uttered on air.
True slave masters tried to employ a breeding program based on willie lynchism, but that had little to do with the athletic ability of black people.
It implies that we are only successful because whites through their wisdom and gracious hearts made us that way.
When the truth is our genes go back to the beginning of time and we as the original human were given the best by our creator. This doesnt make us better than anyone else, only qualifies us for the unique title of original man. The fact that we have been blessed with some genetic advantages only made it possible for other men to exist, after all if the original man was to be destroyed so would all human life be made impossible from that point.
Jimmy the greek is an idiot
January 26th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Has to be weird for the away team when the Lakers and Clippers play. You’re at home, but the entire arena is rooting against you.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
bill walsh ? my god im so tired of raider fans talkin bout years between 1965 – 1989 …. i tell ya. i know one thing , john madden coulda kicked bill walsh`s azz .
January 26th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Front page of SI.com
Dennis Allen, Raiders: Either this will be a savvy and successful move or a colossal setback — it’s hard to see any room in between. Allen is the first coach with a defensive background hired to be Oakland’s head man since John Madden. He comes from Denver, one of the Raiders’ biggest rivals, and at 39, will be the NFL’s youngest head coach.
But aside from one year as coordinator of Denver’s defense, where are the head coaching credentials on this resume? Three years as the Saints’ secondary coach? Four years as a defensive assistant in Atlanta? The ceiling might be high on this move, but the floor is pretty low. GRADE: C-
January 26th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
I was wrong once a couple of years ago
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LOL!!
Once???
BTW, I am a backpage guy.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Sam, since Rove made white supremacy mainstream again, our country has only gotten worse and worse.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
And I’ve already been scouting the talent…..
January 26th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Cuttin out early today fellars.
Gotta go feed some homeless people.
OUT.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
JB,
What I meant was that BigMac will believe he can get good WRs in the draft vs overpaying for a FA like Jackson. That’s what I meant. Based on what they did in GB at that position, I have a hard time believing he’d pay a premium in the market for a WR.
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That’s a sound valid point. Unfortunately we need help now & not in 2013. The only way we get a dynamic WR this upcoming year is via FA or trade. We will have the $’s & cap space and Jackson is a proven talent who wants out of Phi. He’s from our neighborhood so why not bring him back home. He could pair up with his Cal FA buddy Marshawn Lynch.
I’m just picturing Jackson & Moore at wideouts, Ford in the slot, Reece at FB, Boss @ TE and Palmer ready to hit the open guy. The problem we may have 5 open guys with that group – decisions, decisions, hmmm. In reserve for when somebody needs a blow, DHB, Ausberry & DMac. Simply put, a killer offense.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Please tell me these will not be the new uniforms Nike has planned for 2012
although some look interesting….the Patriots ones look like some Superheroes….
there wont be this dramatic a modification….
http://jockpost.com/nfl-nike-uniforms-2012-real-fake/
January 26th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
daringantt Darin Gantt by VittorioTafur
Here’s a blast from the past. Appalachian State hires Alvis Whitted as its WR coach. Only his hands kept him from being a Pro Bowler.
21 hours ago
January 26th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
but Ron Paul is cutting into that gigantic cloud of ignorance and myopia, thats why they had to put the “racist” card on him…
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Ron Paul played himself.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
“Cuttin out early today fellars.
Gotta go feed some homeless people.
OUT.”
Hurry up my soup was cold last time!
January 26th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
JB,
I like Jackson too. Just dont think wBigMac would pull the trigger on him. Jackson and Beast Mode Lynch would be great additions. I’d love to swap Bush for Lynch.
On another note, Marcel should be playing the TE position. Dude would be a beast there.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
RaiderSam Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Please tell me these will not be the new uniforms Nike has planned for 2012
although some look interesting….the Patriots ones look like some Superheroes….
there wont be this dramatic a modification….
http://jockpost.com/nfl-nike-uniforms-2012-real-fake/
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Those really are BUTT-UGLY!
January 26th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Hurry up my soup was cold last time!
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too funny
January 26th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
RaiderRetribution Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
post 693;
what Jimmy the Greek said that got him fired [paraphrased];
Black Americans were bred/sold during the slave trade era to be a stronger work force; thereby creating more physically gifted athletes
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one of the all time ignorant statements ever uttered on air.
True slave masters tried to employ a breeding program based on willie lynchism, but that had little to do with the athletic ability of black people.
It implies that we are only successful because whites through their wisdom and gracious hearts made us that way.
When the truth is our genes go back to the beginning of time and we as the original human were given the best by our creator. This doesnt make us better than anyone else, only qualifies us for the unique title of original man. The fact that we have been blessed with some genetic advantages only made it possible for other men to exist, after all if the original man was to be destroyed so would all human life be made impossible from that point.
Jimmy the greek is an idiot
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Disagree. Slave Holders bred their strongest Bucks, with their strongest women.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
they did make Oregon’s bowl unis look awesome though. They better not touch the Raiders.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Gingrich is using the phrase “food stamp president” to lure those Ron Paul racists who are about to be without a candidate when he drops out.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Disagree. Slave Holders bred their strongest Bucks, with their strongest women.
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Agreed KK. Add to that only the strong genes survived the slave ships and journey.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
JB,
I like Jackson too. Just dont think wBigMac would pull the trigger on him. Jackson and Beast Mode Lynch would be great additions. I’d love to swap Bush for Lynch.
On another note, Marcel should be playing the TE position. Dude would be a beast there.
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Couple of thoughts here: Reece from the FB position is a real everytime mismatch when he’s in the pattern. The Today’s TE’s really need to be big & tall like Boss. Hue didn’t use the TE’s to our advantage last year IMO. Reece is a bigger threat to the opposition when lining up at FB, again IMO.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
yeah. what could they possibly do with the raiders simple uniforms? raiders need 2 go with the all gray unis next season. it rocks on madden 12
January 26th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Groves,wimbley, curry are olb that still have hope , I think coach can put them in the right place and light I fire under their aszzz so we can get the same kind of production Miller & dumerville had..Bring in lofton as mlb/ ilb w/ romac. Draft the dirtiest meanest biggest fattest strongest dt/nt. Let’s het it done.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Now that Al’s gone I wonder if we will wear alt unis more. I wonder what other changes there will be. If training camps will be open, etc. Al did a lot of stuff that made no sense at all. I don’t think “spies” are relevant anymore in the age of twitter.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
JB Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
RaiderSam Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Please tell me these will not be the new uniforms Nike has planned for 2012
although some look interesting….the Patriots ones look like some Superheroes….
there wont be this dramatic a modification….
http://jockpost.com/nfl-nike-uniforms-2012-real-fake/
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Those really are BUTT-UGLY!
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I hate most of those. But, some are an improvement on the teams’ actual uniforms. I think the Titans and Seahawks uniforms look better.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
I’m not just saying this because I’m from Sacramento, but the Raiders should move their training camp to Rocklin, where the Niners used to train. I think it was when the Niners left that their dynasty started to crumble. It’s 100 degrees every day in August but I think that’s what made it so effective, it was almost like a reward heading back to the cooler temperature bay area. Go through hell before you get to heaven philosophy. Worked for the Niners for years.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
When the truth is our genes go back to the beginning of time and we as the original human were given the best by our creator. This doesnt make us better than anyone else, only qualifies us for the unique title of original man. The fact that we have been blessed with some genetic advantages only made it possible for other men to exist, after all if the original man was to be destroyed so would all human life be made impossible from that point.
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Racist.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
sullivan do u beat yur meat in yur 49ers tights ? like really dude .
January 26th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Highly doubt Del Rio would work under Allen and vice versa. Allen would probably be too intimidated by Del Rio trying to take control.
Out of the group listed below, I’m hoping Bowles or Donatell wind up being Allens’ choices as the DC here.
http://raidernationtimes.com/2012/oakland-raiders-potential-defensive-coordinators-for-dennis-allen/
January 26th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
But really though, Raiders should move training camp to more populous, diverse venue. Fremont or something. Anything to help ticket sales. I mean, Napa? WTF? Ever since the Raiders started training there it didn’t make sense. Napa has got to be the most un-Raider place in the world. And let’s face it, our time there hasn’t exactly transcended into success. Let’s open our training camp to the public and make it more blue collar.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
I’m not just saying this because I’m from Sacramento, but the Raiders should move their training camp to Rocklin, where the Niners used to train. I think it was when the Niners left that their dynasty started to crumble. It’s 100 degrees every day in August but I think that’s what made it so effective, it was almost like a reward heading back to the cooler temperature bay area. Go through hell before you get to heaven philosophy. Worked for the Niners for years.
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I always thought training in Napa wine country was soft.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Vote NO! Help Keep our Raiders in the Bay! Like Old Willie Brown Shut Down the LA Times & ESPN’s attempt to take the Raiders away from the Oakland & the Bay! Vote NO in LA Times Poll! Should the Raiders move to LA No!http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/should-mark-davis-move-the-oakland-raiders-back-to-la-poll.html
January 26th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/should-mark-davis-move-the-oakland-raiders-back-to-la-poll.html
VOTE NO
January 26th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Now that Al’s gone I wonder if we will wear alt unis more. I wonder what other changes there will be. If training camps will be open, etc. Al did a lot of stuff that made no sense at all. I don’t think “spies” are relevant anymore in the age of twitter.
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They offer some perks now for paying for your season tickets before Jan 1st – Group of four allowed to visit training camp. So, it’s not closed just metered for certain people. I do recall in the old days, late 60’s, camp was open and anybody could visit on certain designated fan days. I remember meeting Stabler, Banazak, Ben Davidson, Tom Keating, HDixon, Wells, Branch & some others who’s names escape me right now.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Disagree. Slave Holders bred their strongest Bucks, with their strongest women.
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Agreed KK. Add to that only the strong genes survived the slave ships and journey.
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sorry guys, it is true that there was a willie lynch breeding system in place.
HOWEVER BLACK PEOPLE WERE BIG AND STRONG AND FAST LONG BEFORE SLAVERY AND REMAIN SO LONG AFTER.
The genetic condition of my people can not be attributed to willie lynchism
January 26th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
I always thought training in Napa wine country was soft.
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Me too.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
I’m not just saying this because I’m from Sacramento, but the Raiders should move their training camp to Rocklin, where the Niners used to train. I think it was when the Niners left that their dynasty started to crumble. It’s 100 degrees every day in August but I think that’s what made it so effective, it was almost like a reward heading back to the cooler temperature bay area. Go through hell before you get to heaven philosophy. Worked for the Niners for years.
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Believe me when I tell you Napa is NOT cool in the summer time. It’s just as hot there as in Rocklin.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
When the truth is our genes go back to the beginning of time and we as the original human were given the best by our creator. This doesnt make us better than anyone else, only qualifies us for the unique title of original man. The fact that we have been blessed with some genetic advantages only made it possible for other men to exist, after all if the original man was to be destroyed so would all human life be made impossible from that point.
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Racist.
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not racist its reality.
If the original man had not survived then there would be no human life. he had to be given the best i order to survive, this cleared the way for human life to diversify and populate the entire earth.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Fremont would be perfect for Raiders training camp. It’s in the east bay, and close to San Jose, which has a lot of Raider fans. Make all practices open to the public. Huge for public relations. Would help season ticket sales.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Now the mental condition of my people can be directly attributed to willie lynchism, see rolando maclain
January 26th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Inside Source… Through the Mill… New Post Raider Nation….. http://raiderchaos.blogspot.com/2012/01/searching-through-rumor-mill.html
January 26th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
floyd mayweather sr and jr. prime eaxmple of willie lynch’s devious genius
January 26th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Willie Lynch’s letter does not preclude Slave Holders from breeding their strongest slaves.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
floyd mayweather gonna annihilate manny p . i cant wait .
January 26th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
HOWEVER BLACK PEOPLE WERE BIG AND STRONG AND FAST LONG BEFORE SLAVERY AND REMAIN SO LONG AFTER.
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Yes, imagine if there was a system where only the big and strong survived out of that big and strong group already. That’s the point Mistic.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
“Now the mental condition of my people can be directly attributed to willie lynchism, see rolando maclain”
His problem may be that he was raised in the poor southern state of Alabama by a single mother probably never had a father figure had to fight a lot growing up and developed an attitude.
Just guessing
January 26th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
If the original man had not survived then there would be no human life. he had to be given the best i order to survive, this cleared the way for human life to diversify and populate the entire earth.
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White racists rationalize their racism, too.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
not racist its reality.
If the original man had not survived then there would be no human life. he had to be given the best i order to survive, this cleared the way for human life to diversify and populate the entire earth.
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Sure but you do realize that Nazi’s believed in this concept too. They just take it further and say that they evolved more than the original man. That’s what the Nazis believed in. You can’t have it both ways man.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
It should be Mark, Amy, and Reggie’s goal* to lock up as much of San Jose as possible, and even a good chunk of Watsonville and Salinas. A lot of Raider fans down there. Yet those places from a marketing standpoint are Niner country. The central valley as well. This is because Al never believed in selling. Raiders have to reach out. Have to sell. You won’t make it in today’s business world if you don’t, and this plays a huge factor in getting a stadium.
*John Herrera left out intentionally
January 26th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Dang KK. You beat me to it.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
rolando mcclains problem is that he didnt grow up like i did.. with mr rogers & sesame street . he had to endure friggin barney & the fruity wiggles. and now he listens to soulja boy & lil wayne. he wears tight pants and colorful shoes . many 80s babies have crack head parents so their minds are warped.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
When Houston Oilers bolted for Tennessee, Jerry Jones put his next year’s training camp in Houston, to lock up that market. You have to think that way.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
It should be Mark, Amy, and Reggie’s goal* to lock up as much of San Jose as possible, and even a good chunk of Watsonville and Salinas. A lot of Raider fans down there. Yet those places from a marketing standpoint are Niner country. The central valley as well. This is because Al never believed in selling. Raiders have to reach out. Have to sell. You won’t make it in today’s business world if you don’t, and this plays a huge factor in getting a stadium.
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Very good point.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
What do you mean,youre people,my people,etc?This is a RAIDER BLOG,you IDIOT!!!Go take youre PEOPLE,to another blog,moron,imo
January 26th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
I think someone is trolling Mistic.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
True Dorian. I saw that first hand in the South for 3 yrs.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
I want a Mexican for President.
GOOOOO MITT ROMNEY!!!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
If I’m Reggie I’m sending star players to the malls in Salinas, Watsonville, Fresno, Modesto, all of those central coast and central valley towns that have a ton of Raider fans. As many sports bar appearances, radio shows, etc., as possible.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
if rolando woulda grew uop with decent shows like we did.. fraggle rock and captain kangaroo he wouldnt be so screwed up . his generation had cell phones at 8 and had sex at 11 and been on myspace for years .
January 26th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
@KLongworthCSN Kate Longworth
Sources close to #DennisAllen tell me he has ‘officially’ reached agreement with the @RAIDERS on a 4yr deal. Press Conf will take place Mon
January 26th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
4-year deal = front office now hiring coaches for real
For as much as people saw Hue Jackson as “the chosen one” in the wake of Al’s death, even he only got a 2-year “prove it” deal.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Hendu Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
What do you mean,youre people,my people,etc?This is a RAIDER BLOG,you IDIOT!!!Go take youre PEOPLE,to another blog,moron,imo
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How about all the Laker talk? There’s all kind of convo in here, all the time.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Can’t we get any news? Anything!
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ANDREW GOUDELOCK!!!!!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
785,YUP,need SOMEONE to stand UP,for this country,period.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
KLongworthCSN Kate Longworth
Sources close to #DennisAllen tell me he has ‘officially’ reached agreement with the @RAIDERS on a 4yr deal. Press Conf will take place Mon
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January 26th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
755.Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
But really though, Raiders should move training camp to more populous, diverse venue. Fremont or something. Anything to help ticket sales. I mean, Napa? WTF? Ever since the Raiders started training there it didn’t make sense. Napa has got to be the most un-Raider place in the world. And let’s face it, our time there hasn’t exactly transcended into success. Let’s open our training camp to the public and make it more blue collar.
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I agree. I expect McK to open up more practices to the fans and public. It’s time for this team to be more fan friendly.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
doriangray Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
if rolando woulda grew uop with decent shows like we did.. fraggle rock and captain kangaroo he wouldnt be so screwed up . his generation had cell phones at 8 and had sex at 11 and been on myspace for years .
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Have you ever spent time in the South? Put simply, people there are just different with different surrounding environments. If you don’t believe me just watch Redneck vacation on CMT or Bayou Billionaires. From a West coaster’s view, those people are different that those here. That goes for BOTH blacks & whites.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
All of those central valley and central coast towns, nothing but a 2-3 hour drive to Oakland. You go there, they’ll come here. Consumer engagement always works.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Willie Lynch’s letter does not preclude Slave Holders from breeding their strongest slaves.
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aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
HOWEVER BLACK PEOPLE WERE BIG AND STRONG AND FAST LONG BEFORE SLAVERY AND REMAIN SO LONG AFTER.
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Yes, imagine if there was a system where only the big and strong survived out of that big and strong group already. That’s the point Mistic.
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You are both right, there was an actual breeding system installed and employed by slave holders.
You are both wrong, that has little to do with the the genetic condition of black people in America or anywhere else.
Black people have always been big strong fast athletic and intelligent, slavery was a very short period of time, compared to the thousands of years we have been on this planet, and had zero impact on our genetics.
We have always produced every color, and every size and stature.
Also keep in mind that a very small percentage of black people were made slaves or born slaves. Therefore the Frankenstein theroy of slavery bred athletic prowess dosnt hold water. How than do you explain the genetic make up of black people that were never conquered take ghana for instance.
It may be comfortable for some to say we are only god at sports because of slave breeding but that is thier problem, it simply isnt true.
who can pinpoint the reason for our genetic gifts? I would say it has more to do with being the original the anchor point and progenitor of all human kind more than anything else. A circumstance, happen stance, and a unique privilege, in the grand design.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
792.J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Can’t we get any news? Anything!
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ANDREW GOUDELOCK!!!!!!!
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Yeah, that was nice.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
790,Does not COMPUTE,Laker talk vs RACIST CRAP,NOPE!!!!!!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
WTF is #791. Someone got carried away with the paste function.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
789.YoungAmerican Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
4-year deal = front office now hiring coaches for real
For as much as people saw Hue Jackson as “the chosen one” in the wake of Al’s death, even he only got a 2-year “prove it” deal.
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Hey Young,
Who are you hoping to see Allen hire as his DC?
I’m hoping he hires Bowles or Donatell as his DC.
I think Thomas is too comfortable being a Queef and he is 70 years old. He may not want the added stress of being a DC.
I’m not a fan of Richard Smith either.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
From a West coaster’s view, those people are different that those here. That goes for BOTH blacks & whites.
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100% Fact. They hate Californians too. They think we soft.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Reggie should look into Amtrak specials, airline specials, and “party” buses for Southern California Raider fans..oh, talk about a fan base. Engage, engage, engage. Get out there.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Anyone watching the Senior Bow practices?
Who do you think is someone we might get with our 3rd rd comp pick(s)?
January 26th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
I agree with Mystic1….that is why Angola, Kenya, Cameroon and the Congo dominate the Olympics!
January 26th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Dakota Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
I want a Mexican for President.
GOOOOO MITT ROMNEY!!!!!
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Hehe.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Anyone watching the Senior Bow practices?
Who do you think is someone we might get with our 3rd rd comp pick(s)?
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Emmanuel Acho or Kendall Reyes.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
So Pagano gets A+ and Allen gets a D?
LOL. Some things will never change.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
DKnight007 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
755.Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
But really though, Raiders should move training camp to more populous, diverse venue. Fremont or something. Anything to help ticket sales. I mean, Napa? WTF? Ever since the Raiders started training there it didn’t make sense. Napa has got to be the most un-Raider place in the world. And let’s face it, our time there hasn’t exactly transcended into success. Let’s open our training camp to the public and make it more blue collar.
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I agree. I expect McK to open up more practices to the fans and public. It’s time for this team to be more fan friendly
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Adam Schefter said there are plans for it to be in an East LA parking lot, open to the public.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
From a West coaster’s view, those people are different that those here. That goes for BOTH blacks & whites.
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100% Fact. They hate Californians too. They think we soft.
******************This is True. We don’t have squirrel, frog or nutria on the menu.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Inside Source… Through the Mill… New Post #RaiderNation New D-Coordinator?
http://raiderchaos.blogspot.com/2012/01/searching-through-rumor-mill.html
January 26th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Thanks, YA.
Looks like they are replaying earlier practices from the week due to bad weather moving today’s practices inside.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
I’ve been to Kenya & Tanzania, spent a day in a Maasai Village.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
“LE ROY, N.Y. – Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has started her own investigation into the mysterious illness that’s caused symptoms of facial tics and verbal outbursts among teenagers in Le Roy, N.Y., in light of new evidence about a toxic chemical spill more than 40 years ago that caused water and ground contamination.”
Think Julia Roberts will play her in the next movie?
January 26th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Adam Schefter said there are plans for it to be in an East LA parking lot, open to the public.
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Cowboys grew a significant fan base in S. California, particularly in the Hispanic community, by training in Oxnard for so many years (and then later on in San Antonio, TX).
It’s a joke but actually not such a bad idea.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Inland empire Raider Nation. Riverside. San Bernardino. Where you at? Amtrak specials. Send the players to sports bars in the I.E. Radio shows. Malls. What about the high desert Raider Nation? Lancaster? Palmdale? Aint nothing but a one hour flight. Players can get down there, meet and greet, take pics with fans, be home for a late supper.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Also keep in mind that a very small percentage of black people were made slaves or born slaves.
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Mistic, Please excuse me. I didnt realize Black folks paid for their way to America from Africa.
I was taught that they were kidnapped and came here because of slavery. And that they were bred based on their physical ability rather than the minds. (sarcasm)
January 26th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
RaiderChaos, quit spamming the blog.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
DKnight007 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
789.YoungAmerican Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
4-year deal = front office now hiring coaches for real
For as much as people saw Hue Jackson as “the chosen one” in the wake of Al’s death, even he only got a 2-year “prove it” deal.
^^^^^^^^
Hey Young,
Who are you hoping to see Allen hire as his DC?
I’m hoping he hires Bowles or Donatell as his DC.
I think Thomas is too comfortable being a Queef and he is 70 years old. He may not want the added stress of being a DC.
I’m not a fan of Richard Smith either.
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Not a fan of Richard Smith here, either. But if Allen designs the defense and Smith just calls the plays, it might not be the worst thing in the world.
Bowles could be an option, but they have no connection to each other and they’re both secondary coaches.
Del Rio would be best case scenario, but he might go work with his buddy Fox.
Emmitt Thomas is best case scenario. He and Allen have a good relationship and Thomas has been a successful coordinator for a couple different teams. His age is a concern, but hey, LeBeau is 70 isn’t he?
Don’t know much about Donatell.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
If the original man had not survived then there would be no human life. he had to be given the best i order to survive, this cleared the way for human life to diversify and populate the entire earth.
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White racists rationalize their racism, too.
aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
not racist its reality.
If the original man had not survived then there would be no human life. he had to be given the best i order to survive, this cleared the way for human life to diversify and populate the entire earth.
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Sure but you do realize that Nazi’s believed in this concept too. They just take it further and say that they evolved more than the original man. That’s what the Nazis believed in. You can’t have it both ways man.
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I think you guys are misunderstanding me all together.
There is nothing that i have posted remotely analogous to nazi propaganda.
The fact that the first humans were black is documented science. naziism was cultism, and folklore, not backed by any science what so ever.
If the first human was a weakling how could humanity grow from that point?
Not my fault, the black man is the root of all human kind and civilization, and maybe a direct descendant of the creator, if you believe in such things
January 26th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Antelope valley has a lot of LA transplants and a decent Raider Nation following.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
The NC guys look pretty solid.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
RaiderChaos, you have an isider? LOL I heard on twitter 3 or 4 days ago that Richard Smith may be DC.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
JB,
It’s really sad. I doubt the cycle will ever be broken.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Big Strong hindquarters are popular with all Breeders.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
At this point, its all speculation, correct?
Guys look at where Allen was before and who he was coaching with and make assumptions, like Winston Moss was a lock for head coach with McDouble.
Well, Allen now has access to more candidates through Big Reg, so I wouldn’t call it an automatic that he picks Smith or Thomas.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
If by root you mean most primitive, then you are completely contradicting yourself. Just saying.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Mistic,
Nazis believed in evolution and were a big proponent of that. Obviously, you believe in evolution too based on your post of the original man. You think the original man is the greatest. The Nazis believed that the white man is the greatest since they have evolved further than the original man. Get it?
January 26th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
819.Albert Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
RaiderChaos, quit spamming the blog.
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Spam doesn’t respond ass clown.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Amtrak Specials????
As in special train routes to Oakland on game days?
Right now train schedule makes it a 2 day trip. No possible way to leave after the games ends.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
With the Raider fan base in LA, there’s no reason why the Raiders shouldn’t covet it and try to lock LA up, even if another team moved there. Work out deals with Amtrak, southwest, etc, to make it easy as possible for fans to get to that coliseum on Sunday.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Adam Schefter said there are plans for it to be in an East LA parking lot, open to the public.
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Cowboys grew a significant fan base in S. California, particularly in the Hispanic community, by training in Oxnard for so many years (and then later on in San Antonio, TX).
It’s a joke but actually not such a bad idea.
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Could you imagine the crowds of thirsty NFL fans that would show up if they had it anywhere in LA county?
January 26th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Big Strong hindquarters are popular with all Breeders.
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Yup. From what I learned, a good number of Koreans tend to have long backs and short legs. They were slaves so I assume bred that way to work harder.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
its official… 4 year deal
January 26th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
RaiderChaos Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
819.Albert Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
RaiderChaos, quit spamming the blog.
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Spam doesn’t respond ass clown.
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You are a charlatan just like Hue Jackson.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
834.aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Big Strong hindquarters are popular with all Breeders.
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Yup. From what I learned, a good number of Koreans tend to have long backs and short legs. They were slaves so I assume bred that way to work harder.
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Slaves to the Island of Japan?
January 26th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
J Hill, something to look into, that’s all. You could also have flight specials, hotel specials. Easy for Raiders to reach out to that industry and make deals. For years the Raiders have believed in selling themselves. That they don’t need to engage. It’s one of the reasons the Raiders have had so many financial troubles.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Later boys. Off to the gym. Big lift day. more caffeine pls!!!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
JB,
It’s really sad. I doubt the cycle will ever be broken.
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Which cycle? There seems to be multiple cycles running on this blog at any given time.
I know personally I get tired of the racial & political arguments that seem to pop up all the time. This is a Raider blog and should, for it’s own good, stick to football without coloring aspects of it. Right now, the NFL is one of the most color blind organizations around. I guess some people are never happy or satisfied.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
For years the Raiders believed that the Raider image sells itself, rather.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
From ESPN:
Are the Kansas City Chiefs taking a page out of the Oakland Raiders’ playbook when it comes to former coach Todd Haley?
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/39262/chiefs-refusing-to-pay-haley
January 26th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Dakota,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_slavery#Korea
January 26th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Big Strong hindquarters are popular with all Breeders.
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Yeah, most fellas like a nice arsse!
January 26th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Jerry & Steve you got scooped by a girl;
Kate Longsworth of csn just posted Allen signed a four year deal, it’s official.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Also keep in mind that a very small percentage of black people were made slaves or born slaves.
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Mistic, Please excuse me. I didnt realize Black folks paid for their way to America from Africa.
I was taught that they were kidnapped and came here because of slavery. And that they were bred based on their physical ability rather than the minds. (sarcasm)
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i know that is why i am here to educate you.
1.) black people were amongst the very first people in the americas, way before the first slave ship in 1555 ( named the jesus). We are responsible for the oldest civilization in the americas, the olmecs. In fact our history here stretches so far back into antiquity it is truly unknown exactly when we arrived!! we have no birth record.
2.) compared to our entire population world wide, only a small percentage of black people were slaves. in fact the reason they started the willie lynch program was because trying to capture slaves was far too expensive. The cost of trying to capture in Africa was to high as very few slave holders ever made it back to their ships. They were killed by black people defending their own. Ships were often lost at sea, due to revolts on board. Once here people born free would kill the masters and destroy the plantation. This was the reason for trying to BREED a slave as opposed to MAKING a slave out of free people.
The school books lied to you and misrepresented the facts. they have made you believe we were just helpless canon fodder when in truth we fought tooth and nail and still to this day are fighting as the continued attack on my home land and for the minds of my people rages on.
your excused, its not your fault you are a victim of propaganda
January 26th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Thanks AIG….interesting.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Is this a Raider blog, or did I stumble onto a FoxNews chat?
January 26th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Gameday trains from Downtown LA to Oakland is a great idea. No question they would be filled.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
This slave conversation is neither interesting or provocative, in case that’s what any of you are going for.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
The Olmecs look more Mongol than African… but what the heck!
January 26th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
820.YoungAmerican Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
DKnight007 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
789.YoungAmerican Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
4-year deal = front office now hiring coaches for real
For as much as people saw Hue Jackson as “the chosen one” in the wake of Al’s death, even he only got a 2-year “prove it” deal.
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Hey Young,
Who are you hoping to see Allen hire as his DC?
I’m hoping he hires Bowles or Donatell as his DC.
I think Thomas is too comfortable being a Queef and he is 70 years old. He may not want the added stress of being a DC.
I’m not a fan of Richard Smith either.
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Not a fan of Richard Smith here, either. But if Allen designs the defense and Smith just calls the plays, it might not be the worst thing in the world.
Bowles could be an option, but they have no connection to each other and they’re both secondary coaches.
Del Rio would be best case scenario, but he might go work with his buddy Fox.
Emmitt Thomas is best case scenario. He and Allen have a good relationship and Thomas has been a successful coordinator for a couple different teams. His age is a concern, but hey, LeBeau is 70 isn’t he?
Don’t know much about Donatell.
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I believe Allen worked under Donatell in Atlanta in 2005 and 2006.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
aig-raiders Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Mistic,
Nazis believed in evolution and were a big proponent of that. Obviously, you believe in evolution too based on your post of the original man. You think the original man is the greatest. The Nazis believed that the white man is the greatest since they have evolved further than the original man. Get it?
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at some point you always want to put words in my mouth, i dint say anything about evolution vs creationism. I only stated the facts as they are known, black people were the very first people on earth in other words the original man.
I also clearly stated it doesnt make us better than anyone else, only gives us a unique post in the line of human kind.
i never said anything about being “the greatest”
January 26th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
851.Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
The Olmecs look more Mongol than African… but what the heck!
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I don’t know….this Olmec thing does look a lot like Mike Brown….
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hollowbaby.jpg
January 26th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
LA to TheBay Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
So Pagano gets A+ and Allen gets a D?
LOL. Some things will never change.
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There is no doubt that Chuck Pagano is a very solid hire for Indy. But A+ versus a D? Both come from similar circumstances. Both have ten years in the league, both have one year of coordinator experience and both coached DB’s. One had a much better personal collegiate career, coached defensive line at the pro level and also has a World Championship ring. That is our guy.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Gameday trains from Downtown LA to Oakland is a great idea. No question they would be filled.
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It takes like 5 hours to get from LA to Santa Maria (central coast, appx. half that time to drive it)… probably another 7 or 8 to get to the Bay.
Not sure if that will fly.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
RE: 856….. appx. TWICE the time as driving*
January 26th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
I believe Allen worked under Donatell in Atlanta in 2005 and 2006.
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This is true.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
The Olmecs look more Mongol than African… but what the heck!
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try again Olmecs were black people with big lips and broad noses, and were acknowledged as being black by their offshoot cultures, aztec and maya. There are huge stone carved eads of the olmecs that are so old they cant be dated by modern science.
Theye are very similar to the giant statues of angkor wat cambodia, were the stone statues clearly depict african features, as it is in india, and china.
I know people dont like it but it isnt my fault.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
LA To TheBay Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Gameday trains from Downtown LA to Oakland is a great idea. No question they would be filled.
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It takes like 5 hours to get from LA to Santa Maria (central coast, appx. half that time to drive it)… probably another 7 or 8 to get to the Bay.
Not sure if that will fly.
LA to Santa = 2.5 hrs.
SD to the bay – 7 hrs
January 26th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
LOL, nm, got it right the first time.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Props to President 0bama for being the better person and being the adult yesterday when meeting with a very agitated and confrontational governor. It’s a rough job. He handles it well.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Jraider,
On Amtrak??
Is that non-stop?
Used to take that trip a LOT (Surfliner). Think its a different route (inland vs. the 101/PCH) but that sounds hard to believe.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
So you think it would take about 12 hours to get to the bay from downtown via train?
Yeah, that’s not going to work.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
The Olmecs look more Mongol than African… but what the heck!
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try again Olmecs were black people with big lips and broad noses, and were acknowledged as being black by their offshoot cultures, aztec and maya.
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The theory that the Olmecs were of African origin popularized by Ivan van Sertima’s book They Came Before Columbus, have become well-known within popular culture, they are not considered credible by the vast majority of Mesoamerican researchers.
…Not my fault the researchers dont agree.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
The Olmecs invented basketball:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesoamerican_ballgame
January 26th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Mistic, I have no idea about who was the first man, all I know is that science today has been corrupted by money.
People are always saying something has been proven, in true science nothing has been proven, there are only theories and theories can be falsified when new data is found.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
Guys, my marketing solutions for the Raiders are merely suggestions. Ideas to be explored. The Raiders should be looking for ways to engage, not finding reasons not to. That mentality is what got them into the financial trouble they’re in.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
12 hour train ride is outta the question, lol!
January 26th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
LA To TheBay Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Jraider,
On Amtrak??
Is that non-stop?
Used to take that trip a LOT (Surfliner). Think its a different route (inland vs. the 101/PCH) but that sounds hard to believe.
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My bad – talking about driving.
I’ve recently taken the surfliner (SD – Santa) ~ 6hrs.
We just fly to the bay on game day. Its beautiful with the airport packed with Raider fans.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Props to President 0bama for being the better person and being the adult yesterday when meeting with a very agitated and confrontational governor. It’s a rough job. He handles it well.
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Just another conservative melting down in front of us. You can’t blame them: the ENTIRE WORLD is advancing, and they are trying to take it back to the stone age.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
For years Al thought the Raider patch sold itself. He didn’t have to engage. Boy was he wrong. He nearly went out of business. He had to sell a chunk of the team just to generate operating costs. Why not just run the business right?
January 26th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
So you think it would take about 12 hours to get to the bay from downtown via train?
Yeah, that’s not going to work.
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I used to go from Union Station or a stop in the Valley to Central Coast when I was pushing weight and it took twice the time vs. driving. Granted, I haven’t taken it all the way to the Bay and I think that’s a different route. Went from central coast to San Jose once and it was bout the same…. 1.5 – 2 times as long vs. driving.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
MR, did you lose your night shift job at Carl’s Jr.? Sounds like you are trying to land a job under Amy Trask.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Man, I want a Carls Jr!
January 26th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
I’ve recently taken the surfliner (SD – Santa) ~ 6hrs.
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Outstanding trip. You hug the coastline for most of that. One of the more gorgeous scenic routes you’ll see. Even when 101 or PCH shoots inland, Surfliner still giving ocean views.
Gets reeeeaaaalllly old after a while though.
My pops took it all the way to Seattle one time. They have layovers (which adds to travel time but helpful if you need a drink/smoke) but he said it was great.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Dakota, what’s wrong with working at Carl’s Jr?
January 26th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
877.Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Dakota, what’s wrong with working at Carl’s Jr?
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Other than working with you there?
January 26th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
And remember Seymour, had 0bama sunk to her level and become hostile in return, he’d be scolded today for fighting with a girl, acting like a thug, etc. He saw the trap, and rose above it.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
0bama needs to help California build a high speed rail so Raider fans can commute to games.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
BTW, I can’t believe nobody thought of this before. But, if you want to write 0bama, just use a zero instead of the letter O.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
The entire world is advancing toward war and totalitarianism, the same path we have been on for the last century.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Macho Man, still have to get a double western every now and then.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
It looks like Sullivan was smart enough to figure that out already.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Better head home, have some supper, and watch the next President debate Newt.
Mitt Romney in 2012!
January 26th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
The entire world is advancing toward war and totalitarianism, the same path we have been on for the last century.
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what? the whole world? tell that to the egiptians and lybians who just ridded themselves of dictators!
January 26th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Ironically enough, I actually did work at a Carl’s Jr. in high school. Some weak 10% discount, if I remember correctly. Horrible job, to be honest. But then again this was the ’80s with a much better job market. I won’t knock any job today. Too much of an insult toward people out of work.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Dakota, no one is going to vote for a Mormon.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
The Olmecs look more Mongol than African… but what the heck!
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try again Olmecs were black people with big lips and broad noses, and were acknowledged as being black by their offshoot cultures, aztec and maya.
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The theory that the Olmecs were of African origin popularized by Ivan van Sertima’s book They Came Before Columbus, have become well-known within popular culture, they are not considered credible by the vast majority of Mesoamerican researchers.
…Not my fault the researchers dont agree.
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this surprises you? i remember when so called egyptologist refusing to acknowledge that black people built the pyramids and the sphinx?
i rememebr researchers trying to claim we were not the Sumerians or indus vally originals as well.
The mainstream researchers are only trying to discredit black people in order to hide the truth form the masses. Think of it if people actually knew the truth, or if my people knew who we really were could e ever accept being dominated in the world the way we have been over the last 500 years or so?
The theory was popularized not invented by van sertima. By the way van serima and other brilliant historians that come from a base of afrocentrism are man stream sciences biggest enemy, they always want to discredit us.
They have to do this anytime they are confronted with the reality that we mastered and forgot civilization and science to a degree unknown today. They have trouble reconciling their own place in the world knowing that they cant duplicate the things we did so many thousands of years ago.
Its a coping mechanism
January 26th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
No official word yet I see…Funny how we are always last!
January 26th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Only to install the next round of CIA approved dictators. I’d be all for revolution if we would just throw all the bums out and not replace them.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
whats wrong with working at Carl’s Jr? the kids working there always seem happy. Must be the bacon. Man, bacon makes people happy!
January 26th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Albert Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Dakota, no one is going to vote for a Mormon.
Utah will…lol
January 26th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
I think Gingrich is going to get the GOP nomination. He’s going to get Paul’s voters in a power vacuum with his subtle race baiting, “food stamp president”, etc. General election? 0bama 52%, Gingrich 48%. 0bama’s going to outclass him.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
did somebody say…..bacon?
January 26th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
LOL!
So I’m scrolling through internet headlines, and I see good ole Newt is interested in adding a part of the MOON as the 51st state by 2020.
Interesting platform, to say the least.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Macho Man, what world are you living in? Most fast food places have a lot of adults working there now, too. You’re still in denial of the economic crisis, I see. Must mean you’re doing ok. Congrats.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
So I’m scrolling through internet headlines, and I see good ole Newt is interested in adding a part of the MOON as the 51st state by 2020.
Interesting platform, to say the least.
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what will be the tax rate on the moon? low enough and I’ll give it a shot!
January 26th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
J Hill Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
LOL!
So I’m scrolling through internet headlines, and I see good ole Newt is interested in adding a part of the MOON as the 51st state by 2020.
Interesting platform, to say the least.
…….
Sign me up. I’d go live there. As long as they had DirecTV & Internet. I’d be taking Raider Nation where only a few men have gone before!
January 26th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Macho Man, what percentage are you paying right now? You know, on earth?
January 26th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Macho Man, what world are you living in? Most fast food places have a lot of adults working there now, too. You’re still in denial of the economic crisis, I see. Must mean you’re doing ok. Congrats.
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Thank you for the good wishes my man!
January 26th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Macho Man, what percentage are you paying right now? You know, on earth?
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i don’t know, but I want to pay less. the laws of economics apply to me, what can i say?
January 26th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
I feel sorry for people who are living in such an insulated world that they can still demean fast food jobs. Why not join the rest of the world, recognize we’re in an economic crisis, and do something about it? How can you live in denial? Must be weird.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Macho Man, with all due respect, if you don’t know what you’re paying in taxes, there’s a good chance you’re not paying much. And remember, 0bama want’s to lower your taxes even more. Only wants to raise taxes on the wealthy.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
WOW, a Raiders Head Coach gets a 4 year deal!!!
January 26th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
I feel sorry for people who are living in such an insulated world that they can still demean fast food jobs. Why not join the rest of the world, recognize we’re in an economic crisis, and do something about it? How can you live in denial? Must be weird.
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I feel sorry for people who think saying “Man, bacon makes people happy!” is demeaning fast food jobs. Dont feel sorry my man, go out and help the economy out! buy a burger for petes sake.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Huge news, Dking. A Texas A&M product. Defensive factory. Known for quick, hard hitting secondaries. We could be looking like the ‘02 Bucs. See you guys later.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Macho Man, with all due respect, if you don’t know what you’re paying in taxes, there’s a good chance you’re not paying much. And remember, 0bama want’s to lower your taxes even more. Only wants to raise taxes on the wealthy.
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Yeah, and if he does raise taxes on the wealthy then get ready to pay much more for goods and services.
Where do you think wealthy people get their money? Does it just fall from the sky?
When you take it out of their pocket, they will get it back. That will be by increasing the prices of consumer goods and other products that they control.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
I have nothing against the president, I just wanna pay less, I want my buck to buy more, economics, i thought this was mainstream? whats going on here?
January 26th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/raiders-talk/post/Sources-Allen-signs-4-year-deal-with-Rai?blockID=639244&feedID=2801
January 26th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Later Macho Man. Remember, since you don’t make more than 200k/year, 0bama’s going to LOWER your taxes. Give you more money to live in your secluded fantasy world. Be sure to thank him.
Later, everyone.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
I have two posts awaitng moderation and the only word that I can think that is objectional is Ob***.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
lol. last one. Wasbanned, you’re forgetting one thing. The concept of business COMPETITION. One company undercuts the others, the others are forced to lower their prices. Every time we raise taxes on the wealthy and lower taxes for everyone else, the economy has improved. See: 1990s.
LATER! Im now closing my lap top. lol.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Later Sully, and loosen up, things are looking up!
January 26th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
The bottom 50% pay 0 income tax. The top 10% pay 70% of income tax collected. Pres purp lips wants to legislate fairness then he should go after the bottom 50% and leave the rich alone.
Purp lips counts on uneducated retards like Seymour Bush, MR, and KK.
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Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Macho Man, with all due respect, if you don’t know what you’re paying in taxes, there’s a good chance you’re not paying much. And remember, 0bama want’s to lower your taxes even more. Only wants to raise taxes on the wealthy.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Okay so now we now. What I said was that Sully doesn’t have to worry, Ob*** will get a second term because RP supporters will either not vote or write in.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
That word is exactly why you are moderated.
Use this >>>>> Ohbama
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Twocents Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
I have two posts awaitng moderation and the only word that I can think that is objectional is Ob***.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
MR, I bet you were happy as a pup with 2 peters when 0hbama delivered that marxist propaganda state of the union speech. I dont remember who decided purp lips should decide whats fair and who should keep what and who should be punished for success, do you?
January 26th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
I hate “sources”…come on…show it as official already!
January 26th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
lol. last one. Wasbanned, you’re forgetting one thing. The concept of business COMPETITION. One company undercuts the others, the others are forced to lower their prices. Every time we raise taxes on the wealthy and lower taxes for everyone else, the economy has improved. See: 1990s.
LATER! Im now closing my lap top. lol.
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In the 90’s that number was propped up by the Technology boom. Remember when that bubble broke?
Next it was the housing market that stimulated the economy. Look around you. Still seeing the effects of that bubble bursting.
Total inflation from January 1989 to December 2011 is 86.35%
But, hey. We’re not paying more for goods and services now. Competition solved all of that.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
0bama
January 26th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Actually it might have been Ron Paul that got me moderated.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
After making it official…insight on DC/OC?
January 26th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
So have we signed D.A. yet? Come on Cork, Jer, wheres the update
January 26th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
I guess 0hbama doesn’t know this, or he rather lie through his teeth….fairness!
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On average, the wealthiest people in America pay a lot more taxes than the middle class or the poor, according to private and government data. They pay at a higher rate, and as a group, they contribute a much larger share of the overall taxes collected by the federal government.
The 10 percent of households with the highest incomes pay more than half of all federal taxes. They pay more than 70 percent of federal income taxes, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Mystic1 is right (if you believe in Science and evolution as I do)
In the late 1800’s scientists were trying to find early humans to support the theory of evolution. They first started looking in Europe and South East Asia and found humans as old as 40,000 years but they were looking for older human species in an early evolutionary state it wasn’t until they started looking in Africa in the 1940’s until they found what they were looking for.
The earliest human skulls and remains have been found in Africa. So humans originated in Africa and migrated to other continents from there.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
The theme today was all about racism. I find it interesting that the fact that the U.S. is killing innocent Arab men, women and children in the Middle East does not raise an eyebrow.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Twocents, Middle Easterners are the new ethnic group that it is OK to racist about. It is sad, but true.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Wish this signing will hurry up. So we can see who he brings in as coordinators
January 26th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Inland empire Raider Nation. Riverside. San Bernardino. Where you at? Amtrak specials. Send the players to sports bars in the I.E. Radio shows. Malls. What about the high desert Raider Nation? Lancaster? Palmdale? Aint nothing but a one hour flight. Players can get down there, meet and greet, take pics with fans, be home for a late supper.
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Are you Lee “Hacksaw” Hamilton?…..
January 26th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
MistaBrown Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
I guess 0hbama doesn’t know this, or he rather lie through his teeth….fairness!
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On average, the wealthiest people in America pay a lot more taxes than the middle class or the poor, according to private and government data. They pay at a higher rate, and as a group, they contribute a much larger share of the overall taxes collected by the federal government.
The 10 percent of households with the highest incomes pay more than half of all federal taxes. They pay more than 70 percent of federal income taxes, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
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Did it just get STUPIDER in here? Yup, it sure did. JAMISTA CLOWN! So the rich pay more in taxes. Well, halleluleah!!! Do you not think it is weird that out of $21mm in income, Romney pays around $3mm in taxes? While middle income earners pay almost 50% of theirs when you factor in Fed, State, Local and sales taxes. Oh right, I forgot, math was never your strong subject. Neither was English, writing, logic, political science, history…..
January 26th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Let’s count the wars. WWI, WWII, the Korean War, the cold war, Vietnam, Afghahnistan, Iraq and soon to be Iran. I left out a few. How can we call ourselves anything but a blood thirsty empire? Sign up and fight if you believe in this BS.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Seymour Bush
Responding to that degenerate is senseless he is so uneducated its like arguing with a drunk.
No one pays 70% income tax unless you live in England.
50% is the highest tax bracket but yet guys like Romney and warren Buffett pays 16% or whatever it was.
Nixon ended that era and so did Reagan again in the 1950’s that was true tax was that high.
How come guys like Elton John, Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Paul McCarney and many many other proud English people became American citizens because they were getting taxed at 70% in Europe so they now live here and pay US taxes because its considerable less.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
why yall so anxious for them to sign coach allen ? i mean , hes gonna get fired after the next season anyway . i just hope next years head coaching search produces better results.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
at least coach allen is at a good age.. i mean , he remembers HANDS ACROSS AMERICA but not the nixon years . he remembers when jessie jackson ran 4 president but he didnt experiment with LSD . sooooooo
January 26th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Last night I made the following comment under Corky’s post: “McClain will stand trial.”
“Ebony, sub-moron McClain needs to get his contract rescinded by the Raiders for moral reasons, and sent back to queer-nation with a banana between his teeth for the ape/half-monkey that he is.
I hope he burns over his crimes. Hopefully, he will “f” around in Alabama from whence he came and get capped between the eyes while entertaining some ni.ga nonsense in ‘bama’ ghetto.”
Later I made the following comment under this article submitted by Jerry Mac: “Allen was on a the fast track to HC.”
“McClain fits right into certain sterotypes and will be the cause of his own demise for engaging in nig.a nonsense. But it is all on him.
JaMarcus was the same way. Couldn’t even speak standard English, but instead spoke fluent ghetto slang, was lazy and fat and enjoyed purple drank more than lasting fame and fortune.
Because these boys don’t grow up with a daddy to whip their azz’s for bad behavior, they feel entitled as high-profile college athletes, then later as pros, to do anything they wish.
Then it all goes away, and rather quickly at that, and they wonder why? Look at TO who earned $80M during his career and is now dead broke and in arrears for $500k to his babies mamas: 4 kids by 4 different women, all as big as refrigerators.
Also, under the 1st Amendment and freedom of speech in an open and public forum such as this content of an individual’s speech is protected unless same person advocates illegality or such speech instigates “a clear and present danger” of violent behavior.
A person’s thoughts and speech are his own. Thank God for the U.S. Constitution.”
It seems that my two entries spawned a running discussion on race and racism which threaded throughout almost 900 comments.
Let me say this:
65% to 70% of all NFL players are black, while demographically blacks represent 13% of the U.S. population. It seems that most of the black NFL players came from the predominant class of blacks in this country born and raised in the inner city, in single parent, father-absent-households, collecting serial welfare and public assistance, generationally.
This dominant sub-culture of blacks seems to disdain education and work, opting for ignorance and easy money. The young people from this sub-class (the ruined and enslaved generation) aspire to be either gang members, drug dealers, or “ballers”. In the case of “ballers” only a hyper-micro percentage will make the cut. Thus the vast over-numbers of young black men in prison and on death row, according to percentage of black population within the demographic ranks.
It cannot be denied that the blacks, due to past slavery, John Crow discrimination, and subsequent government entitlements and affirmative action programs are now on the brink of destruction.
To condone athletes’ behavior, like McClain, is disgusting. McClain gained his $25M contract because the fans like you and me put down our hard earned money toward it. His arrogant attitude in which he will not deign to do interviews or otherwise make himself available to his fans flies in the face of common sense and reason. His lack of performance and off-field antics don’t help his cause.
Even if McClain is not guilty of crimes he is alleged to have committed, he should have never been in the situation in that “bama” ghetto, engaging in “nig.a nonsense.”
He spits on and soils his fans, the Nation, and makes unclean one of the most storied franchises in the NFL.
I hope Reggie sends him away.
January 26th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
932.Twocents Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Let’s count the wars. WWI, WWII, the Korean War, the cold war, Vietnam, Afghahnistan, Iraq and soon to be Iran. I left out a few. How can we call ourselves anything but a blood thirsty empire? Sign up and fight if you believe in this BS.
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Crazy!
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