Raiders interested in Packers assistant
By Steve Corkran
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 11:06 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders reportedly have requested permission to speak with Green Bay Packers cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt Jr. about the Raiders defensive coordinator vacancy.
Whitt Jr., 33, has spent the past four years with the Packers and worked with new Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie during that time.
NFL.com says the Raiders have asked the Packers for permission to let coach Dennis Allen interview Whitt Jr. Allen is seeking a replacement for Chuck Bresnahan.
The Packers have the right to deny the Raiders permission, given the position Whitt Jr. would interview for is not a head coaching job. Whitt Jr. also was with the Atlanta Falcons, in 2007. He coached in the college ranks for five years before signing with the Falcons.
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February 1st, 2012 at 11:08 pm
numero uno
February 1st, 2012 at 11:09 pm
and now , the endless posts stating how much the packers secondary sucked and why would raiders hire their d.b. coach …
February 1st, 2012 at 11:12 pm
one word for what Allen does, a total shakeup!
February 1st, 2012 at 11:14 pm
Hopefully turn dem into sum ballhawks…
Cuz dat packer secondary does ball hawk!!!
Can’t deny dat
February 1st, 2012 at 11:15 pm
Doriangray Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 11:09 pm
and now , the endless posts stating how much the packers secondary sucked and why would raiders hire their d.b. coach …
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You got that right.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Hue firing?
I was against it
Allen’s hiring??
to be continued…
February 1st, 2012 at 11:18 pm
One Nation
Unda God
February 1st, 2012 at 11:28 pm
We have to start a new trend here.
Just like the valiant effort the fans did by putting up a billboard to get Al to think about hiring a Gm.
We need to get Mark Davis to cut his hair!
We can’t let our owner be seen looking like oppie cunningham.
I propose that instead of whoever logs in first….
instead of saying Uno, first, did i get it, or whatever…
that is getting way old anyway.
let’s put something to the affect of…
Mark please get a freaking haircut.
I will pay for a $100 haircut as long as you change it!
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February 1st, 2012 at 11:31 pm
I know one thing.
No matter who it is, it’s an upgrade.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:33 pm
He has been with Dom Capers for a few years. We’ll take him.
Wish Allen would have got an new up and comer for the OC.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:34 pm
La Milicia Negra, #3
“one word for what Allen does, a total shakeup!”
You post with fuzzy logic Negra. Allen has done nothing but hire re-treads, losers, long-in-the-tooth staff who have been out of football for years (the new conditioning coach), and you call that a total shakeup ???
February 1st, 2012 at 11:35 pm
Djohnnyg Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 11:31 pm
I know one thing.
No matter who it is, it’s an upgrade.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
That’s the truth!!!
February 1st, 2012 at 11:36 pm
I guess Manusky didn’t work out then?
I was just beginning to warm up to the idea.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Hardline Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 11:34 pm
La Milicia Negra, #3
“one word for what Allen does, a total shakeup!”
You post with fuzzy logic Negra. Allen has done nothing but hire re-treads, losers, long-in-the-tooth staff who have been out of football for years (the new conditioning coach), and you call that a total shakeup ???
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Joe Whitt Jr if hired for DC would be the only “unknown” new guy.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:37 pm
There must be a correlation between the Packers melting down in their 1st playoff game, and them jettisoning many of their staff members onto the Raiders.
If they were any good Packers would have retained them.
It reminds of the deal between the Pats and us for the slacker Richard Seymour. If he was still great do think Belichick would have dumped him ???
February 1st, 2012 at 11:39 pm
didn’t the packers’ secondary suck this season ?
February 1st, 2012 at 11:41 pm
I actually thought we’d get more Packer guys than we have/will get.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:41 pm
Packers had that agressive attack style D and led the League in picks by a looong shot had like 27 or sumthin. 2nd place teams tied with 18.
GB also got burned alot and gave up big yards and such. Offense saved them and allowed them to head hunt by putting up points to make teams throw and chase them.
Not a bad plan IF our O is good and ours could’ve been last year. Started out pretty good.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:42 pm
We were 8-8 the last 2 years.Most on here say with better coaching our record would have been better and we could have made the play-offs.At his press conference,Allen said this team had the talent to win now.Yet if someone says we will field a lot of the same players,with a few improvements ,they are told we are doomed to 4-12.That logic makes no sense.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:43 pm
Hardline Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 11:37 pm
There must be a correlation between the Packers melting down in their 1st playoff game, and them jettisoning many of their staff members onto the Raiders.
If they were any good Packers would have retained them.
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WTF are you talking about?
February 1st, 2012 at 11:43 pm
packers gave up 320 yds per game.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:44 pm
Bad D but generated turn overs big time.
“Attack style”
February 1st, 2012 at 11:46 pm
Getting Joe Whitt Jr could mean running Dom Capers 3-4 zone blitz scheme.
I like that
February 1st, 2012 at 11:48 pm
The Ghost of Al Davis, #20
Okay Ghost, I’ll put it in basic terms so even you can understand it:
If you owned a business, and had employees who were top performers in the industry, would you allow them to be pirated away from you by another company ??
Probably not.
2nd scenario is, you allowed these employees to go, since they were underperforming, and caused your business to take a serious loss in revenue.
Conclusion: If the staff of GB was so great, why did they melt down in their loss to the Giants?? Answer is, Reggie and crew lost their focus and underperformed.
I doubt the Packers were sorry to see them go, and dumped them on us.
Understand ?
February 1st, 2012 at 11:50 pm
Now we have, or will have, most of the GB staff rejects, period.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:51 pm
These same rejects under-performed this season, causing GB to lose in the 1st round; now we have them.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:52 pm
Does that include their OC who became the HC in Miami?
February 1st, 2012 at 11:53 pm
not sure Lefty. what is your opinion ?
February 1st, 2012 at 11:53 pm
You can change your name,but you can’t change your spots.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:56 pm
Not sure you are talking to me about name change. But for the record I had to change it since I was banned from the blog under my old name.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:56 pm
What was it?
February 1st, 2012 at 11:57 pm
You should know; you are a bright guy, lol.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:00 am
What I’m referring to is…who are these rejects you speak of? You said they’re “jettisoning many of their staff members onto the Raiders”
You talking about McKenzie? He was well regarded in many circles and the Bears wanted to hire him.
Who else are you referring to besides Whitt, who we haven’t hired yet? Who are these many staff members? Please do tell.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:00 am
Packers defense was weak bcuz of da lack of pass rush-da secondary still led da league in turnovers-dat says a lot about their secondary coach-SIGN HIM
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:02 am
Could be good if Joe Whitt Jr is going to run the zone blitz scheme. LeBeau, Capers, and the late great Jim Johnson all ran/run that. Maybe a 3-4, 4-3 hybrid Allen talked about.
Never would of had a blitz happy d when AD was around.
No Manusky
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:04 am
The Packers dumped McKenzie on us? LMAO!
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:05 am
33 years old??? Bring him in to replace Mclaim.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:05 am
I like how you said Reggie and crew. How exactly does Reggie affect the game against the Giants? Was he coaching these players too? LOL! This guy…
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:07 am
From his office in Oakland, no less.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:08 am
Excuse me, Alameda.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:09 am
Thing is the Packers have multiple playmakers on D and still gave up 300+ yds a game and couldn’t stop anyone. The Raiders have no playmakers and couldn’t stop anyone either. It comes down to coaching and neither team has anything to write home about. But it is February so not much can be determined yet. The Raiders WILL experience growing pains on both sides of the ball. All new coaches and many new players.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:14 am
The bottom line is we have sub par talant on D.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:28 am
TheGreatness Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:14 am
The bottom line is we have sub par talant on D.
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Yes but their talent on D is unquestioned you FUKKING MORON!
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:30 am
Joe Whitt Jr is interviewing for the same position he holds now, secondary coach. Open your eyes people!
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:37 am
This is a great day for Raider Nation.
A meritocracy instead of an Alotocracy.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:07 am
Stupid to get rid of Wylie. I think that Allen should look at which coaches produced a good result and should have kept them. Offensive Coordinator did pretty well. Keep him. O line did GREAT (turned a bunch of misfits into a top unit).
Special Teams I think did pretty good (we had 3 in the probowl). Why dump him?
Defensively I understand cleaning house.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:30 am
You know fans, Spuds messed up by hiring this guy Allen. I don’t see improvement for the Raider Nation except the bottom of the heap for the next 4-5 seasons. This team is still stuck with Palmer, Seymour, DHB and none starters. You can say that Allen went to two rounds of playoffs and the defense still stinks. Ask yourself this question? Why did Denver let him go? It can’t be the defense? Look out for another disappointing seasons in the Not For Long league starring the Raiders!
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:40 am
dcraiderfan…The Broncos had no choice but to let him go. Anyone being interviewed for a HC job has to be allowed to do that.
It’s only the assistants to Coordinators or other hires for assistants that can be blocked.
I don’t know about Allen as a HC. He might be good. I mean he improved the defense, but it wasn’t like astronomical. Other people I think would’ve been better, but I can give the benefit of the doubt.
What I REALLY don’t like is Knapp for O-Coordinator. We know for sure what we’re getting and it’s not good. He’s been there before many times and has never succeeded. I mean Knapp was O-Coordinator for not only us, but also Atlanta before us and Seattle after us and each time the BEST he did was 16th place offensively and generally it was worse than that. 2 times he had the absolute WORST (#32) offense in the league. I don’t care what players you have, if you’re creative and can work out what they do well you can always not be last place if you’re smart and creative.
February 2nd, 2012 at 3:10 am
REALLIONAIREB Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 11:14 pm
Hopefully turn dem into sum ballhawks…
Cuz dat packer secondary does ball hawk!!!
Can’t deny dat
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If we had C-Wood, Tramon Williams and Sam Shield we’d ballhawk, too. I might add that Detroit dropped 400 passing yards on them, and the Giants shredded them twice – one in the regular season and again in the playoffs – Hakeem Nicks TORCHED them. Manusky is looking better and better…
February 2nd, 2012 at 3:12 am
Dcraiderfan Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:30 am
You know fans, Spuds messed up by hiring this guy Allen. I don’t see improvement for the Raider Nation except the bottom of the heap for the next 4-5 seasons. This team is still stuck with Palmer, Seymour, DHB and none starters. You can say that Allen went to two rounds of playoffs and the defense still stinks. Ask yourself this question? Why did Denver let him go? It can’t be the defense? Look out for another disappointing seasons in the Not For Long league starring the Raiders!
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keep in mind we have an explosive offense…could it be handcuffed by a WC offense or more consistent?
its the defense that should be the concern, and it has been for a long, time.
February 2nd, 2012 at 4:39 am
RaiderSam Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 3:12 am
keep in mind we have an explosive offense…could it be handcuffed by a WC offense or more consistent?
its the defense that should be the concern, and it has been for a long, time.
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Up until Hue Jackson came alone we had been HORRIBLE on Offense for YEARS. Two good years on Offense doesn’t mean we now don’t have to worry. Our offense was better than the sum of its parts last year.
Our QB was either a dropped QB from the Redskins or a retired came-off-the-couch-in-the-middle-of-the-year QB.
Our RB was injured and Bush showed he can’t last more than a couple games before tiring.
Our most productive WR (DHB) would at this point be a #3 on most teams.
Over half of our line wouldn’t start on other teams (Our C, RG and RT).
Our other top two WRs “have potnetial” but have never caught more than 35 balls in a year and were injured half this year.
And despite all of that we still made a top 10 offense. That took creativity which our current offensive coaching staff is lacking.
And I don’t see Knapp being creative enough to adapt his “style” to the potential talent we have right now on offense.
How consistantly did you see Ford or Moore getting open on short routes? How did you see McFadden do under Knapp when he played his first 2 years under him?
February 2nd, 2012 at 4:42 am
Good morning Nation!
Glad to see we are bringing in a “Hall of fame” strength and conditioning coach, plus we sandbagged the donkeys!
*Miller, who last worked in 2005 with Allen for the Atlanta Falcons, interviewed with the Broncos and John Elway earlier this week, according to CSNBayArea.com. Shortly after interviewing with Elway, Miller heard that his friend Allen may get a head coaching job in Oakland and decided to wait before making a decision.
~from sbreport.net~
*found this too:
Al Miller, a member of the inaugural USA Strength and Conditioning 2003 Hall of Fame class, enters his 20th season as a coach in the NFL and his eighth as strength and conditioning coach of the Falcons. In his role with the Falcons, Miller develops and implements the team’s workout program which is tailored to the individual needs of each Falcons player. It is this attention and dedication that has been one of the biggest factors in helping limit the number of serious injuries Falcons players incur throughout the season.
http://usastrengthcoacheshf.com/miller.htm
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:16 am
BS Detector Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:30 am
Joe Whitt Jr is interviewing for the same position he holds now, secondary coach. Open your eyes people!
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No, he’s interviewing for Defensive Coordinator. Read the report before you comment, please.
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:26 am
Over half of our line wouldn’t start on other teams (Our C, RG and RT).
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Not sure how you can say that, when all 3 of those were starters for years before they came here.
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:39 am
Maybe this is a secret plan to somehow get Charles Woodson back. I’m down with that =D.
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:44 am
couple things…. I’m all for coach Allen. as far as his D not being astronomical last year… the only reason tim teblow could have as many come back wins… is cause that defense kept them in it, and they were on the field a lot. as far as our D personel. i think our guys are better than theirs (with shawnessey and houston healthy on the ends) so it should be an improvement.
ON SPUD MCKENZIE: isnt it the fans who have been
screaming for al to step down and get a GM. well now we got one and he’s cleaning house and letting his guys call the shots. cant win if you dont gamble, but I think he’s being smart about it. owners hire gms to run their business, the gm hires the guys to run departments. if they already have good employees not being managed well (refer: discipline) then that has to fall on the losing ways of management.
ON GREGG KNAPP: i’m iffy about this one too… I like al saunders, and I hate the fact of him going to KC. but in fairness… when he was with us yea, shat, but look at his “employees” you think jamarcauss, dante, mcCowan and andrew walter were even capable of running water, let alone leading an offence. They had to “dumb down” the playbook for the idiot on the field running it. He was center stage in the Lane Kiffin/ overhead debacle. He was offered the Interum head coaching job and said he wanted no part of it….and he probably meant how the place was being run…… I think it shows something about him coming back and the changes that are being made.
No post season for ten years, labeled as the most dysfunctional sports team in that period. I’ll take a change from the top to the bottom. win, lose or tie, Raiders till I die.
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:47 am
Not sure how you can say that, when all 3 of those were starters for years before they came here.
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Khalif was a starter in Jacksonville but he was also nicknamed Kawhiff because he gave up so many sacks. How often do starting calibur LT’s even get the opportunity to test free agency after their rookie contract is up, much less not even get an offer from their original team. That says a lot. Khalif NEEDs to be replaced, Satale SHOULD be upgraded, a strong push up the middle is the worst thing for your QB and Center should not be your weak point. Coop will be ok for another year. He is very consistant in his mediocrity, which is ok for now, there are other fish to fry.
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:48 am
Cayman – I agree with everything you said.
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:48 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Hmmmm…somehow it seems fitting that a GB Assistant interviews for at least another position…
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:53 am
Hwnrdr – Could it be that considering all of the guys that Dennis Allen has been looking for to take the DC job are getting denied from interviewing with Allen so he asked McKenzie for some names to look into?
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:53 am
Cayman, I’m not a fan of the Knapp move but all the others seem solid so far.
Knapp’s previous 3 offenses ranked no better than the bottom ten of the league.
Is our personnel finally a good fit for him?
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:55 am
Very surprised by all this panic on the offensive side of the ball. regardless of scheme we will be fine. DMAC and Palmer never played together and just that alone should create positive vibes for 2012 with respect to the Offense. IMO, Campbell played good not great for the first 6 games of the year but DMAC was spectacular and was on his way to being a top 3-5 RB in the nfl.A WC offense or zone blocking scheme isnt going to stop good players from making plays. Dmac if healthy will succeed and I feel our Oline is the best weve had in 10years. I also feel DHB proved he can run the 8-15yd route and make those catches consistently. its been a long time since we had a wr put up the numbers DHB did this year. Then add denarius and jacoby to the mix and were have a very capable core of Wrs.The only concern I have is picking up a WR who can make a difference in the redzone. a plaxico burress type would help us .
The real concern for me is the defense. I hope Allen is up for the task and I hope reggie can bring in a whole new core of defensive players. Reggie needs to bring in a playmaker and a leader.the needs are so great on that side of the ball its amazing. My hope is allen and reggie can pair up and make our defense average this year.That would be a big improvement from the dunits of the last 5-7 years..I remain optimistic for 2012 because if we improve on D we will make the playoffs. On offense, players make plays and we have enough talent to make plays regardless of scheme.
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:56 am
24 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:53 am
Hwnrdr – Could it be that considering all of the guys that Dennis Allen has been looking for to take the DC job are getting denied from interviewing with Allen so he asked McKenzie for some names to look into?
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It’s interesting that the cowboys denied him to interview ST coach Joe DeCamillis and then he goes and hire DeCamillis’s former assistant while he was in Atlanta, Steve Hoffman, whom also worked with Allen while there.
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:00 am
60.24 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:53 am
Hwnrdr – Could it be that considering all of the guys that Dennis Allen has been looking for to take the DC job are getting denied from interviewing with Allen so he asked McKenzie for some names to look into?
Could be…I wonder what happen with Manusky’s interview? Donatell?
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:05 am
Al Saunders has interviewed with the Kansas City Chiefs for their offensive coordinator opening. That indicates that Allen has no intention of retaining Saunders in any capacity
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sweet! I hope they get Saunders back.
he bleeds red & yellow
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:07 am
In 2006, Hoffman served as assistant special teams coach under special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis and head coach Jim Mora
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Dennis Allen continues to hire “his guys”
I like it
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:08 am
COMBINE IS IN INDY ALSO.WHEN IS IT ANYWAY ?HELL,EVERYONE IS THERE ALLREADY,JUST AS WELL GET IT OVER WITH.
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:08 am
Not sure how the responsibilities will break down with offensive line hire Frank Pollack, but the Raiders have retained the services of assistant line coach Steve Wisniewski.
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welcome back, Big Wiz!
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:11 am
The Raiders reportedly have requested permission to speak with Green Bay Packers cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt Jr. about the Raiders defensive coordinator vacancy.
Whitt Jr., 33, has spent the past four years with the Packers and worked with new Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie during that time
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We’ve been denied permission to interview any of Allen’s guys for DC. time to seek out McKenzie’s guys?
I’m down. grant us permission, Ted!
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:12 am
Good Morning Rockstar, Dirt Lot!
I hear ya on that Combine thing…
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:14 am
If all of McKenzie’s guys bomb out or we can’t interview any of them … would we then move on to the Knapp connections for Defense?
Bill Kollar, Reggie Herring or Vance Joseph for DC ???
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:16 am
I don’t care a whit who they talk to!
Thank you, thank you, I’ll be here all week, don’t forget to tip your waitress!
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:19 am
Tim Lewis is only 50 years old. Worked with Knapp in ‘09. has plenty of experience as DC
currently serving as Falcons DB Coach
started his coaching career at Texas A&M (1987–1988)
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:19 am
You guys act like we have something to lose. We were third place in our division. Hue lost 4 out of 5 running everything and nobody wants him. Get it. There’s nowhere to go but up. Not to mention our payroll and no picks with this short sighted w
in now philosophy
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:20 am
also on knapp…. what were his offenses ranked from 2001 to 2003 with san fran…. top ten if i remember. and how about his rushing attack in atlanta from 2004 -2007.
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:21 am
Haven’t been monitoring Raiders news closely the past couple days; is Manusky still a candidate?
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:23 am
You guys act like we have something to lose. We were third place in our division. Hue lost 4 out of 5 running everything and nobody wants him. Get it. There’s nowhere to go but up. Not to mention our payroll and no picks
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MC,
change was need and change is here. PERIOD!
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:23 am
*needed
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:26 am
GB!! Their D in the playoffs looked like the Pro Bowl! Even McCarthy onsides kick showed no confidence in his own D. Allen’s spending alot of time fixing something that really wasn’t broken…just needed tweeking. DC is going to be the most important position Allen has to fill. Thought GB for offense Houston for defense…not the other way around!
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:27 am
is Manusky still a candidate?
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PA,
hard to know. He’s the only guy that has interviewed for the job to our knowledge
we interviewed other guys after Dennis Allen and we know who got the HC job. Manusky is probably the best available of those not under contract. We’re interested in Whitt & Donatell, but who knows if we’ll get permission? or if they’ll be interested? or if they’ll even be more impressive than Manusky?
It’s still early.
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:30 am
The thing about Donatell is that he and Knapp workd together in Atlanta and someone in here have mentioned that Donatell wanted to kick Knapp’s a** kinda like the Buddy, Kevin thing in Houston years ago! Didn’t see a link, or source but…
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:30 am
AGREE ROCKSTAR.BE CAREFULL WHAT U ASK 4,U JUST MAY GET IT.CHANGE IS UPON US.
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:37 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:27 am
is Manusky still a candidate?
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PA,
hard to know. He’s the only guy that has interviewed for the job to our knowledge
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I hope he did well, I’d be excited to have him. Poking around, I don’t really get the negative reaction to his interview.
He was Norv’s fall guy in SD last year and he had a monster defense in San Fran.
He’s a 3-4 guy and Allen’s a 4-3, so hiring him would be a nod toward the “hybrid” scheme DA talked about.
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:38 am
Didn’t see a link, or source but…
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LOL!
Hwnrdr, you know me too well
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:42 am
Seems like assembling a staff is fairly hard, when other teams can just deny you.
You either have to get the underqualified, unemployed, recently fired, or college guys.
Allen’s staff might be a perpetual work in progress.
Hire Dat Nguyen!!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:43 am
well, at least we kept the wiz.
now its just time for kawakaki to get beat up by herrera and all will be well
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:44 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:26 am
Over half of our line wouldn’t start on other teams (Our C, RG and RT).
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Not sure how you can say that, when all 3 of those were starters for years before they came here.
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I say that because of the contract offers. Khalif Barnes was paid a very small contract and had no competition really to sign him. Stalle was traded for a (6th round?) pick. Maybe he’d be able to start on a couple other teams. Similar with Charlile. No real competition to sign him = wouldn’t start. I think as a unit it played better than the individual parts.
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:45 am
what do we need on offense?
QB Coach
WR Coach
TE Coach
and we’re missing an entire defensive staff.
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:46 am
Trade DMAC for permission to interview a decent DC!
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:51 am
Similar with Charlile. No real competition to sign him = wouldn’t start.
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I will agree with Barnes, but Carlisle was signed to an offer sheet by the Ravens, after starting for a few years with the Donks, and they even announced it on their website, than Al stole him in the middle of the night.
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:52 am
cayman_raider Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:20 am
also on knapp…. what were his offenses ranked from 2001 to 2003 with san fran…. top ten if i remember. and how about his rushing attack in atlanta from 2004 -2007.
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Knapp’s offenses are jurrasic. They’re out-dated. They might have been good 10 years ago. His last 3 OC stints have been horrendous. Never ranked above #16 in yards or points in 8 years as an OC since SFO…typically ranked around 24-26. Two times in the late teens. Two times #32 (dead last).
How many rushing teams have you seen win the superbowl in the past 5 years?
How many of the top 10 Rushing teams even made the playoffs this year? I’ll give you a hint. Over half didn’t even make it.
Being a top 10 rushing team means nothing now. 8 out of the top 10 passing teams made it though.
Some people are stuck in old cliches.
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:53 am
So people mock Herrera, as his only real claim to NFL experience is being the GM of the Saskatchewaan Roughriders.
But people love Wylie, who was….wait for it, O-line coach of the Saskatchewaan Roughriders (and Winnipeg) for 4 years after failing in the NFL and college.
Somebody help me with this?
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:55 am
One is a coach, one is a tool.
Capice?
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:57 am
So people mock Herrera, as his only real claim to NFL experience is being the GM of the Saskatchewaan Roughriders.
But people love Wylie, who was….wait for it, O-line coach of the Saskatchewaan Roughriders (and Winnipeg) for 4 years after failing in the NFL and college.
Somebody help me with this?
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LOL, good point
the Herrera haters just scattered
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:57 am
I’M HERE..
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:58 am
Knapp’s offenses are jurrasic. They’re out-dated. They might have been good 10 years ago.
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Mav,
assume you meant SAUNDERS!
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:58 am
LOL…Herrera has been on his best behavior lately…
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:59 am
89.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:46 am
Trade DMAC for permission to interview a decent DC!
LOL, for who though?
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:00 am
If Knapp’s offenses failed, and he was fired and demoted, and took years to get back to being an OC, why do we just assume that we will do the same things that got him fired and demoted?
People evolve!!!
I think we will toss the rock a lot more next year.
And the ZBS ALWAYS has a road grader at FB, so I don’t know what to expect from Reece, but he is absolutely not a ZBS fullback.
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:05 am
the ZBS ALWAYS has a road grader at FB, so I don’t know what to expect from Reece, but he is absolutely not a ZBS fullback
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sign Luke Lawton!
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:07 am
Mornin. Nation,
for raiders fans, what would life be like without controversy?????
cayman raider you have it spot on….
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:07 am
I’m sure Reece will be moved around, and play some FB.
But unless Eric Gordon is an options, we may look to pickup a FA FB or maybe draft one in the last round.
That kid from Wisconsin made a nice catch in the Senior Bowl, lol. Don’t know anything else about him, except he is big and was obviously asked to block a ton.
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:09 am
I’m sure Reece will be moved around, and play some FB.
But unless Eric Gordon is an options, we may look to pickup a FA FB or maybe draft one in the last round.
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re-sign Justin Griffith!
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:09 am
Al Miller may be the most important hire so far.
World-class, strength and conditioning coach!!!
Can we send him to mobile for a 1-1 with our MLB?
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:10 am
assume you meant Richard Gordon!
TE, right?
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:11 am
Khalif was a starter in Jacksonville but he was also nicknamed Kawhiff because he gave up so many sacks.
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This is true, but the main reason he was let go is because he was arrested for speeding and drunk driving. During his arrest he went as far as calling the police officer a KKK devil and that they don’t respect Jaguar players.
That doesn’t exactly sit well for fans making statements like that after clearly doing 101 in a 60 mph zone intoxicated, then calling them hicks.
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:12 am
Can we send him to mobile for a 1-1 with our MLB?
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Eddie Anderson has been assigned to Rolando McClain this offseason
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:13 am
ZBS sucks Vegas…….keep power blocking. Don’t wanna go with pxssy soft line again
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:13 am
Deja vu,
Khalif Barnes = KoolKell ??
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:14 am
so I don’t know what to expect from Reece, but he is absolutely not a ZBS fullback.
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TE, here he comes!
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:14 am
As great as DMC can/is/will be – today’s NFL is a passing league. The run game is there to support the pass game only. If we don’t take advantage of the passing rules that let pass happy teams win, then we are shooting ourselves in the foot. Need to pass and need to complete those passes. Run game supports the pass game, not the other way around.
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:15 am
Tough break for my favorite Suckeye Monkey: UMich stole another 5 star recruit from OSU.
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120202/SPORTS0201/202020366/1004/
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:15 am
Manase Tonga for FB…no more reece lead blockin
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:15 am
assume you meant Richard Gordon!
TE, right?
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Yes, not the oft-injured, jump-shooting SG!!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:16 am
Manase Tonga for FB…no more reece lead blockin
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Well, the ZBS might make this happen for you.
Only in Hue Jackson’s, “Nelly-ball” offense, is Reece an everydown FB.
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:23 am
RR,
LOL I don’t know the guy. If he’s made ridiculous statements like that, then possibly so.
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:27 am
wow. things going fast and furious.
Allen said uptempo and aggressive.
coaching hires – 8
semi-pro speculations – 0
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:28 am
113.Method To My Madness Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:15 am
Manase Tonga for FB…no more reece lead blockin
The Tonganator!
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:30 am
fit Bruce Campbell with some truly sticky gloves and turn that mutha loose as a TE/FB.
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:32 am
104.Just Fire Baby Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:09 am
Al Miller may be the most important hire so far.
World-class, strength and conditioning coach!!!
Can we send him to mobile for a 1-1 with our MLB?
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As long as the HGH is flowing I am on board with the guy!
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:33 am
And the ZBS ALWAYS has a road grader at FB, so I don’t know what to expect from Reece, but he is absolutely not a ZBS fullback.
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Leron McClain is a FA again…
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:33 am
Maybe he would like to ball with his cousin?
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:42 am
Vegas…u need a smashmouth road grader period….but I hate. Zbs with a passion
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:42 am
The Colts are now interested in Manusky!
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:43 am
Will be interesting to get on this plane in about 30 min and see RRS’ Podunk paradise
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:44 am
Manusky can go to the Colts…I already have deal with dumb ass Knapp
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:45 am
Dakota,
when your boy McF is out of football because of chronic injury and he has spent his last dime on trying to find the right shoes, what will you give him for his Doak Walker trophies?
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:45 am
125.Method To My Madness Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:43 am
Will be interesting to get on this plane in about 30 min and see RRS’ Podunk paradise
Say hello for me! Have fun at your cousins game!
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:46 am
Heard yesterday that the Giants have 17 undrafted FA’s on the roster and New England has 11…
Let’s see what you got Reggie!
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:47 am
I was awoke from my sleep the other night with the Sportscenter dude getting all hyped for this Dixon kid who scored 20 and made some clutch baskets.
Kudo’s!!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:47 am
74.mikeschoice Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:19 am
You guys act like we have something to lose. We were third place in our division. Hue lost 4 out of 5 running everything and nobody wants him. Get it. There’s nowhere to go but up. Not to mention our payroll and no picks with this short sighted w
in now philosophy
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There is another option to going up and that is down.
There is no guarantee that by changing everything as far as roster etc. that we NEVER even get back to where we are now.
Is it more blindly optimistic to think this team just elevates the D to “average”, keeps most of the offense intact, and we win the West and see what happens in the playoffs, OR is it more blind to assume a 1st yr. unproven GM, and an unproven 1st gig HC will be able to build a contender from the ground up?
We KNOW that if the defense had simply made a few stops…stops that most every other team in the league would make, we would probably would’ve been at least 10-6 and hosting and probably beating an injured Pittsburgh team
The D blew Buffalo (one stop and we win), Detroit(98 yards). We KNOW this.
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:48 am
Latest word is the Raiders will have a ZBS line coach and a power block line coach working together. In other words they are going to devise a hybrid system.
Secondly, any decent OC will use the talent he has. Reese is good out of the backfield so expect a lot of designed short passes to him. Expect more timing routes because that is a WC thing and Palmer is good at that even though he is not a WC QB per say. Also expect deep balls. Farve played in a WC but he threw the bomb too. WE are to black and white here – the Raiders coach has been talking about hybrid and a fast attacking offense. I am telling you that means a lot of play action. More than you typically see in a true WC system. Instead of the 3 step drop quick throw you will see two steps HO fake then another step and a quick throw. These guys are real professionals with full authority now. They are not as stupid as you make them out to be. They do whatever it takes to win and mixing up schemes and confusing defenses is always a good idea! Do you really think all those OC’s were wildcat coaches when that became a fad but look at all the OC’s that dabbled with it. Coaches that have survived in the league evolve and do whatever it takes to win. This is not college where you have systems like the Ducks or whatever. I see blitzing 3/4 teams often line up with 4 linemen and rush 3 and I see a 4/3 send 6 – the idea is to not be predictable.
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:49 am
WTF? Did Jerry just tweet about the Raiders rehiring Martindale???
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:49 am
Jerrymcd Jerry McDonald
If Raiders re-hired DMartindale, the Nation would be grousing. Retread. Just watch how does in Baltimore with Ray Lewis. Players help. A lot
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:51 am
Just about every team in the NFL, runs both ZBS and power at times. Houston is a strict ZBS team, but just like the whole 3-4, 4-3 argument that is really outdated (and Coach Allen pointed to this in his presser) you have to be diverse.
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:52 am
Preppie,
You need to steal all the talent in the great state of Ohio to manage another win. We have Meyer under contract for 6 years, so I hope you enjoyed your last win for the next 6 years.
Meyer is from where? O H I O
Don’t be Scared! I will take it easy on you.
Go BUCKEYES!!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:54 am
is it more blind to assume a 1st yr. unproven GM, and an unproven 1st gig HC will be able to build a contender from the ground up?
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How is it from the “gound up”?
I could have sworn your entire post was about how close we were to being a playoff team.
We just needed to upgrade our coaching (from HC on down) and fill in some parts, and have our youngsters grow.
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:55 am
Great post 1960…good to see ya here again…how ya been buddy?…..well a zbs and pwer coach? Interesting….I dunno bout Palmer in WCO…one thing we need is a big bodied wr as I believe was mentioned on here a few days ago
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:55 am
Don Martindale is from where?
O H I O
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:58 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:51 am
Just about every team in the NFL, runs both ZBS and power at times. Houston is a strict ZBS team, but just like the whole 3-4, 4-3 argument that is really outdated (and Coach Allen pointed to this in his presser) you have to be diverse.
Totally agree! I believe during/since the Superbowl in 2002 the Raiders were consistently out coached because of traditions and hangups we had. That includes this year even with Hue because he had legacy defense issues and other hangovers from needing to be “vertical.” I guess I would have been happy with Hue with his own staff but I am happy with this too.
The point is if you watch carefully you will see plays where we were zone blocking last year (on a supposedly power blocking team). I would bet you would also see power blocking on Houston but I did not watch them much.
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:59 am
139.Raider O Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:55 am
Don Martindale is from where?
O H I O
Yeah and he also looks like Cable!
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:00 am
127.M Lonetree Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:45 am
Dakota,
when your boy McF is out of football because of chronic injury and he has spent his last dime on trying to find the right shoes, what will you give him for his Doak Walker trophies?
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I’ll give him a couple of diamonds off this trinket some drunk orca fat black dude with a southern accent just sold me:
http://pigskinlovinglady.com/http://pigskinlovinglady.com/wp-admin/upload.php/jamarcus-russell-diamond-jersey-1.jpg
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:00 am
The point is if you watch carefully you will see plays where we were zone blocking last year (on a supposedly power blocking team).
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That whole, switching back to a more power blocking offense, was more Hue empty-bluster, and ways to blow smoke up Coach Davis’ you know what.
But yep, have to be diverse in all alignments these days. Football has become almost scientific with the scheming, pre-snap confusion and all that stuff.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:01 am
Some teams believe it or not are able to continue winning year after year after year.
GB changed their roster completely many times over since ‘94 and they consistently won.
Pittsburgh and NE same thing.
It can be done.
There’s nothing in the rules that says you HAVE to “blow up and rebuild” to be a consistent contender.
No reason we can’t take (2) yrs. of 8-8, make some key changes in places where it’s obviously needed and challenge NOW.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:02 am
How do you make Mich Cookies?
You put’em in a Bowl and beat them for 3 hours!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:02 am
Method To My Madness Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:55 am
Great post 1960…good to see ya here again…how ya been buddy?…..well a zbs and pwer coach? Interesting….I dunno bout Palmer in WCO…one thing we need is a big bodied wr as I believe was mentioned on here a few days ago
Thanks MTM…
I also think we need to revive the TE as an active part of our offense and I think Reese is a weapon we only used sometimes. I can’t believe what a real OC with freedom might do with DM. Reese and DM are in essence big bodied receivers that create match up problems because the are RBs.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:02 am
What do you call a Mich grad?
Delivery boy!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:02 am
McKenzie will draft us the next Ray Lewis within the next 2 yrs.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:03 am
By the way MTM I am always around just don’t post much. I really appreciate people who are here to talk football and not troll like yourself and several others.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:04 am
Post 149
Clarification I meant to say you are not a troll sorry for the bad english
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:04 am
133.hwnrdr Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:49 am
WTF? Did Jerry just tweet about the Raiders rehiring Martindale???
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No, Wink Martindale was just hired as the Ravens LBers coach, that is what Jerry is talking about.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:06 am
151.Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:04 am
133.hwnrdr Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:49 am
WTF? Did Jerry just tweet about the Raiders rehiring Martindale???
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No, Wink Martindale was just hired as the Ravens LBers coach, that is what Jerry is talking about.
WHEW!
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:06 am
D-Mac should be catching more passes.
Save some of those 3 yard carries up the middle, and transfer some of those touches to where he is 1-1 with a safety or something.
I do realize he got hurt last year catching a pass, but on the Macro level, more “open-space” type plays might save his tootsies.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:07 am
Whew is right….unless of course it means keeping Chucky B due to any other candidates lol.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:08 am
Raider O,
So Mr. Money manager, what are you buying RIGHT NOW?
The market at it’s near 3 year high? Bonds at all-time lows on interest rates? IPO’s of companies with a limited revenue-stream?
Inquiring minds want to know.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:08 am
145.Raider O Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:02 am
How do you make Mich Cookies?
You put’em in a Bowl and beat them for 3 hours!!
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Ha. I take it you’re not a Mich. fan?
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:09 am
154.Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:07 am
Whew is right….unless of course it means keeping Chucky B due to any other candidates lol.
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WTF was I trying to say? Meant this:
Whew is right….unless of course it means keeping Chucky B due to a lack of any other candidates lol.
Dayyyum!
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:11 am
LMAO! Raider O is in total panic mode.
But speaking of baking, how about I roll your face in dough and cook up some monkey biscuits.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:12 am
Did we ever get a satisfactory reason why Marcel Reese was taken out of games after he’d make a real good play?
I don’t think it was due to injury cuz he’d come back after a few plays.
Same thing with Boss. He’d make a nice catch then Myers would be in for a couple quarters.
They sure payed him alot of $ to not be on the field much. Wasn’t like he was targeted too much either.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:13 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:08 am
Raider O,
So Mr. Money manager, what are you buying RIGHT NOW?
The market at it’s near 3 year high? Bonds at all-time lows on interest rates? IPO’s of companies with a limited revenue-stream?
Inquiring minds want to know.
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BAC
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:14 am
Beta is 2.24
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:16 am
Wow, the Vest is now a VP of “School Engagement” at Univ of Akron.
SOOOO weak.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:16 am
Palmer tried the WCO in USC with Hacker and sucked worse than JRbust. Its not his thing. It’s one of the reasons he wanted out of cinci because jay gruden came in with his wco system. Palmer is gone or if they gamble and keep him will be benched for poor play.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:19 am
157.Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:09 am
154.Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:07 am
Whew is right….unless of course it means keeping Chucky B due to any other candidates lol.
+++++++++++
WTF was I trying to say? Meant this:
Whew is right….unless of course it means keeping Chucky B due to a lack of any other candidates lol.
Dayyyum!
LOL, Thanks Dakota…that really makes me feel better!
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:20 am
163.RaidO Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:16 am
Palmer tried the WCO in USC with Hacker and sucked worse than JRbust. Its not his thing. It’s one of the reasons he wanted out of cinci because jay gruden came in with his wco system. Palmer is gone or if they gamble and keep him will be benched for poor play.
Wasn’t there a rumor that Reggie is gonna resign Campbell and let Carson go? Not sure about that one based on the presser!
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:24 am
Morning Nation.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:24 am
Vegas,
I’m not buying anything. I’m too busy trying to develop/ manage property in Jordan, and I’m trying to find a job. I used to build my own portfolios, but I haven’t done that in 4-5 months.
Last portfolio had :
GDI: P/E= 25.97
SAP: P/E= 28.59
EBAY: P/E= 25.36
APOLLO: Beta= .25
VZ: Beta= .6
Good annual adjusted return.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:24 am
Beta is 2.24
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With a P/E of 750!!!!
F that
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:25 am
What’s up 408?
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:25 am
Not buying anything and shifting your money to middle east property?
I don’t think any investors are going to want to hear that.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:26 am
Oh yeah, RIP Angelo Dundee!
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:27 am
Yeah I think that would a complete boner move to put CP in a WCO. Which is why I’m confused about the Knapp hiring.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:28 am
My wife has been killing it on the retail picks.
LTD, RUE, and we will jump on Groupon once their next earnings come out and tank.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:30 am
Morning Nation, Hue Jackson apologists, Giordano lovers, and various others.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:30 am
162.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:16 am
Wow, the Vest is now a VP of “School Engagement” at Univ of Akron.
SOOOO weak.
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Wow, last I heard he was a hopeful for the Colts head coach job. Wow!!!!!!
Akron, that’s low………
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:30 am
Palmer is a good enough QB to be able to handle any system.
Bu why do we just assume Knapp is going to stick to some offense that doesn’t jive with his personnel?
Dennis Allen doesn’t seem like a square peg in a round hole type of guy.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:32 am
Vegas,
I have ideas and formulas, but I know I need exp which I don’t have. I’m not going to use my own money to learn. I do small portfolios (no more than 5K). But I focus on R/E in Jordan.
Who needs a 5-10% return when you can get 30% + in R/E, which is also less risky. I need an income since I stopped selling cars, and trying to get my dream job.
I’m also trying to get American investors to invest in my R/E projects in Jordan.
Do you want to be my 1st Investor?
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:32 am
Happy for Wink gettin that job.
On another note, nothing more ignorant than not wanting a player or coach because they came from a certain team.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:33 am
172.Raiderbuck Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:27 am
Yeah I think that would a complete boner move to put CP in a WCO. Which is why I’m confused about the Knapp hiring.
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I’m confused about all the hirings so far but I guess I’ll wait and see. In a new error the retreds just don’t seem to get me pumped up.
I guess we will be bringing back Rob Ryan next.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:35 am
Vegas,
I know. As soon as I say Jordan, they get this look on their faces like: are you crazy?
I show them my returns, they get excited, but they still think its too risky. I will keep trying.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:35 am
176.Just Fire Baby Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:30 am
Palmer is a good enough QB to be able to handle any system.
Bu why do we just assume Knapp is going to stick to some offense that doesn’t jive with his personnel?
Dennis Allen doesn’t seem like a square peg in a round hole type of guy.
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JF right now Palmer is a QB throwing about 2-3 INTS a game. That is the bigger concern besides the system. I really don’t see West Coast dink and dunk with Palmer but we will see.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:36 am
I’m also trying to get American investors to invest in my R/E projects in Jordan.
Do you want to be my 1st Investor?
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I don’t think my compliance dept would like me shifting my money to Jordan, lol.
And you will never convince me that R/E in some foreign country is less risky than buying Coach shares.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:38 am
Preppie,
I like small beta.
Why do you like BAC. It Has a high beta 2.6+ and P/E= 747!?!?
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:38 am
Palmer was a 2-3 int a game guy off his couch, after almost a year between real football games… lets just see what he has to offer with a full training camp to work on his timing with his receivers.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:38 am
But you should be able to find somebody to invest.
My old broker buddies in Vegas, created a skateboarding company (Colonial; youtube World’s strongest skateboard) and they got former clients to dump in over 250K, and they hadn’t even sold one board yet.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:39 am
Vegas,
I know. I heard it before.
Enjoy your 5% return, and I will enjoy my 30%!
It’s all good bro.
LOL
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:39 am
bcz24 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:38 am
Palmer was a 2-3 int a game guy off his couch, after almost a year between real football games… lets just see what he has to offer with a full training camp to work on his timing with his receivers.
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“Obviously”..
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:39 am
JustFB,
once again you took the words right out of my typing.
I was just gonna write about Dennis not seeming to be a “not square peg/round hole etc.”
guess if I do the buddhic thing and just wait by the riverside I’ll eventually see my thoughts pass by.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:40 am
Well it sounds like Allen is married to Palmer being his starter so hopefully they have some plan in mind.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/30/dennis-allen-says-carson-palmer-is-the-raiders-starter/
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:42 am
Palmer definately needs to trim up the INT’s next year.
He has great accuracy and a plus arm, but he needs to learn that every 3rd and 13 isn’t going to be converted.
Although, he may have looked at Breshanan picking his nose on the sideline, and said F it, we NEED to take as many chances as possible.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:42 am
Am I the only one who thinks Reggie McKenzie looks just like Tom Cable?
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:42 am
guess if I do the buddhic thing and just wait by the riverside I’ll eventually see my thoughts pass by.
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I think you need a bag of mushrooms first,lol
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:42 am
187.DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:39 am
bcz24 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:38 am
Palmer was a 2-3 int a game guy off his couch, after almost a year between real football games… lets just see what he has to offer with a full training camp to work on his timing with his receivers.
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“Obviously”..
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I wish that was the case but I don’t know.
I watched Palmer play and Cincy and he is a gun slinger even after a whole off season of camp. He is not afraid to throw a pick pick which is good and bad. But sometimes you just wish he would protect the ball in key situations more often.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:44 am
190.Just Fire Baby Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:42 am
Palmer definately needs to trim up the INT’s next year.
He has great accuracy and a plus arm, but he needs to learn that every 3rd and 13 isn’t going to be converted.
Although, he may have looked at Breshanan picking his nose on the sideline, and said F it, we NEED to take as many chances as possible.
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Well said.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:44 am
John David Booty Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:42 am
Am I the only one who thinks Reggie McKenzie looks just like Tom Cable?
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Yes.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:45 am
Vegas,
My professors tried to help with investors, but Americans don’t trust the ME, and they think all countries there are risky, and you cant convince them that it’s not.
My best bet is to find Arab/ Americans, Europeans, etc..
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:45 am
195.DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:44 am
John David Booty Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:42 am
Am I the only one who thinks Reggie McKenzie looks just like Tom Cable?
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Yes.
Waka waka waka comes to mind.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:45 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:42 am
Palmer definately needs to trim up the INT’s next year.
He has great accuracy and a plus arm, but he needs to learn that every 3rd and 13 isn’t going to be converted.
Although, he may have looked at Breshanan picking his nose on the sideline, and said F it, we NEED to take as many chances as possible.
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I think Hue Jackson’s play-calling needed to learn that every 3rd&13 isnt gonna be converted either..:)
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:46 am
If Allen is going to try and gamble on palmer running knapps wco then raiders are done. Gambler? I thought hue was gone.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:47 am
I want Manusky as our LB coach, but theres no way of that unless Indy doesnt hire him as DC.
Our LBs need him. Badly.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:47 am
Isn’t there some type of foreign tax you have to pay?
And once you bring the money back in, through a pass-through investment to investors, it get’s taxed again?
BO is going to make you pay your fair share!!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:48 am
Asians too.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:48 am
RaidO Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:46 am
If Allen is going to try and gamble on palmer running knapps wco then raiders are done. Gambler? I thought hue was gone.
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Your assuming a whole lot there for the sake of worry.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:49 am
O, because it is a very predictable target for momentum trading – in and out quick on high margin. Never held it for more than a few hours.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:52 am
Maybe its just the way that they breathe with their mouths open.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:52 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:11 am
LMAO! Raider O is in total panic mode.
But speaking of baking, how about I roll your face in dough and cook up some monkey biscuits.
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Chimpbeckler Biscuits, Brilliant! would love to invest.!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:54 am
There are ways around that. You invest under your own name (not foreign company), and you don’t have to pay foreign tax. You get bonds to cover your debt to investors.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:54 am
Ban yourself KK until you can think up a comment that any of us care to read.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:55 am
You get bonds to cover your debt to investors.
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A deriaritives scheme backed by R/E, awesome!!!
I wish we would have thought of that 5 years ago, lol.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:56 am
John David Booty Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:52 am
Maybe its just the way that they breathe with their mouths open.
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Deviated Septum id assume, prior nose breaks…
I havent been able to breath out of my nose very much since I broke mine trying to break up a double play…
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:58 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:56 am
John David Booty Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:52 am
Maybe its just the way that they breathe with their mouths open.
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Deviated Septum id assume, prior nose breaks…
I havent been able to breath out of my nose very much since I broke mine trying to break up a double play…
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Yikes. Sorry to hear that.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:58 am
Then there are ways to only pay Capital gains tax when your money gets here.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:58 am
I personally like the visor look for our new HC.
Even if he isn’t smart, he will at least look it, and that is about 15% of the battle.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:59 am
It’s not a scheme.
LOL
It’s a way around taxes.
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:59 am
Did you at least break up the rally-killer for the busted beak?
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:00 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:58 am
I personally like the visor look for our new HC.
Even if he isn’t smart, he will at least look it, and that is about 15% of the battle.
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I agree
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:01 am
The visor alone will shave off 10 penalties this year.
Hue looked like a buffoon, and his team was treated as such by the refs.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:01 am
Bo,
Next time you come to SD, let me know. I’ll smoke some Cali greens with you, and we can talk Raiders, investments, and How The Great State Of Ohio is better than Mich in every way.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:02 am
If he slide in a golf tee or two on the side of the visor, even better.
That’s how I roll on the links.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:04 am
Winston Moss probably feels slighted that he was passed over for HC after stinking it up in his interview. Probably used words like irregardless and obviously.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:05 am
boss01 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:04 am
Winston Moss probably feels slighted that he was passed over for HC after stinking it up in his interview. Probably used words like irregardless and obviously.
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Guys, im telling you.. We got our guys.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:06 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 6:58 am
Knapp’s offenses are jurrasic. They’re out-dated. They might have been good 10 years ago.
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Mav,
assume you meant SAUNDERS!
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No, I mean Knapp. He has had plenty of chances this Century and couldn’t make any of them work since we were in the Superbowl in 2002. He’s been bad as long as we have…the only difference is Raiders showed improvement the last 2 years. Knapp still was #16 (which was his peak) in his last stint 3 years ago.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:07 am
There was (is it there was or there were??) lots “guys…” thrown out in the presser.
Not very gender-friendly, I wonder what Trask and Kate Bosworth thought of it.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:08 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:47 am
I want Manusky as our LB coach, but theres no way of that unless Indy doesnt hire him as DC.
Our LBs need him. Badly.
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That would be great! He did really well as a LBs coach.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:08 am
Not exactly Dick Lebeau or Wade Phillips and we don’t have Ray Lewis Halogi Ngata Ed Reed and Terrell Suggs on our team. Do any of you really think Gregg Knapp can be a superbowl winning OC?
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:09 am
264.RaidO Says:
February 1st, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Carson Palmer tried to run the west coast offense at USC under Paul Hackett and looked worse than Jamarcus Russell did trying to run it…
and that one of the reasons he wanted out of Cinci. Jay Gruden was brought in and runs a WCO.
Palmer will be traded.
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Link? This is the first time I have heard this is the reason he wanted out of Cinci, Sounds like a bunch of BS to me.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:09 am
Manusky just got hired by the Colts. On to Whitt, then…
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:09 am
It’s not a scheme.
LOL
It’s a way around taxes.
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I’m a big believer in “ways around” = grey area ideas.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:11 am
RaiderDuck Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:09 am
Manusky just got hired by the Colts. On to Whitt, then…
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Son of a…
Really wanted that hire..
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:12 am
Bo,
I like low P/E and low Beta.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:12 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:30 am
Palmer is a good enough QB to be able to handle any system.
Bu why do we just assume Knapp is going to stick to some offense that doesn’t jive with his personnel?
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Because he’s stuck with that same offense for the past 15 years despite it not showing any signs of life in his last 3 stops. If he was going to learn from his mistakes he would’ve done it by now.
He couldn’t figure out how to use Vick, or any offense since then actually.
If he would’ve learned he would’ve gotten better production.
I guess wait and see. I’ll be the happiest guy if I’m wrong and we improve on offense. We SHOULD improve on offense. With an offseason under Palmer’s belt, our WRs more experienced and having 3 good ones now. Having McFadden (at least for a while). No reason if were used smartly not a top 5 offense.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:14 am
219.Just Fire Baby Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:02 am
If he slide in a golf tee or two on the side of the visor, even better.
That’s how I roll on the links.
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I roll with the beanie and the blunt in my ear.
And ima smash you!
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:15 am
How long will it take me to get my 30% back, O?
Is that 30% per year?
3 1/2 years to get my chips back????
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:15 am
O, if I hung with you in SD would the TSA let me on my plane home?
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:17 am
J,
There are legal ways to minimize taxes/ tax shields. You just have to know what you are doing.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:18 am
The return is annual J.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:19 am
Low beta = few swings = bad for momentum trading.
My key is finding a high beta stock that moves predictably with its sector.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:20 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:20 am
That’s what I said we can some some, and not blow some!
TSA should be OK with that
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:21 am
I roll with the beanie and the blunt in my ear.
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I’ve be rocking the ChiChi fedora on the links lately. With an oil can close at hand.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:22 am
I roll with the beanie and the blunt in my ear.
And ima smash you!
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Im usually the drunk guy driving my cart into the woods to look for my ball…
Although the last time I played I had a revelation of sorts on the last 3 holes. Parred all 3 and was in position to birdie 2 of them if I could put at all…
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:22 am
238.DMAC Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:20 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
What’s up DMAC?
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:22 am
Raider O Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:20 am
That’s what I said we can some some
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No we can’t!
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:24 am
My key is finding a high beta stock that moves predictably with its sector.
Predictably: You follow trends? You don’t do fundamental analysis?
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:24 am
Im all in on Ed Donatell now..
He has history with both Coach Allen & McKenzie..
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:25 am
Smoke* some
LMAO
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:25 am
“Do you take drugs, Danny?”
“Every day”
“Good. So, what’s the problem?”
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:25 am
hwnrdr Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:22 am
238.DMAC Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:20 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
What’s up DMAC?
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Who the hell is out new special teams coach?
Never heard of this dude.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:25 am
But the question is does he want the responsibilty of being a DC again..
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:25 am
Manusky just got hired by the Colts. On to Whitt, then…
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He must have not been impressive to Allen.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:27 am
248.DMAC Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:25 am
hwnrdr Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:22 am
238.DMAC Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:20 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
What’s up DMAC?
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Who the hell is out new special teams coach?
Never heard of this dude.
I know…kinda going with the unknown there
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:27 am
My fundamental analysis is to find intraday trends.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:29 am
Thank GOD!
Colts just hired Manusky as DC!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:29 am
Guys..
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:30 am
Updating a previous item, free agent LG Carl Nicks says he’s “disheartened” by the fact that the Saints have not yet tried to re-sign him.
The Saints are currently mapping out their offseason, but they didn’t reach out to Nicks during the 2011 season, either. “They never talked to me at all about it really, which I thought was kind of weird,” Nicks said. “I talked to (GM Mickey Loomis) the last day before exit meetings, and he said they were going to do their best to try to keep me. So that’s the gist of contract talks.”
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:30 am
There are legal ways to minimize taxes/ tax shields. You just have to know what you are doing.
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Of course.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:31 am
I hope the packers deny permission, then again that would mean they think highly of Whitt, but im not sold on this guy at all, I rather have Rod Woodson as DC
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:31 am
I hope the packers deny permission, then again that would mean they think highly of Whitt, but im not sold on this guy at all, I’d rather have Rod Woodson as DC
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:31 am
The trend your friend!
I like to buy and hold, and I love LT options
I don’t like Bonds and mutual funds.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:32 am
We just extended Carlisle Coopers career a few years by going back to ZBS..
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:32 am
boss01 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:31 am
I hope the packers deny permission, then again that would mean they think highly of Whitt, but im not sold on this guy at all, I’d rather have Rod Woodson as DC
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LOL!! Comedy..
But seriously what maked you think Rod is ready for that?
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:33 am
Im usually the drunk guy driving my cart into the woods to look for my ball…
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LOL!
As long as you’re having fun, it’s all good.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:34 am
Makes*
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:36 am
So I heard someone mention something about taxes earlier. I have a question and was wondering if anyone could help me or throw out a little advice.
When you first get hired at a job you fill out a w-4 form it asked you about your dependents. (Mines is currently 0, but my household is at 6)
So my question is will I get more $ back when I do my taxes if my dependents are 0 or should I change my dependents, so I can get bigger paychecks and also get the same amount back when I do my taxes?
Anyone?
O?
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:38 am
Donatell is a solid, safe option. But I have heard VERY good things about Joe Whitt Jr. Like Allen, another guy who has impressed everyone he has worked with, and it has pretty much been expected that he’d climb the coaching tree quickly.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:39 am
Wink Martindale was just hired as the Ravens LBers coach
Manusky just got hired by the Colts.
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Defensive assistants are dropping like flies!
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:40 am
Ed Donatell or Joe Whitt Jr.
do it !!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:41 am
YoungAmerican Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:38 am
Donatell is a solid, safe option. But I have heard VERY good things about Joe Whitt Jr. Like Allen, another guy who has impressed everyone he has worked with, and it has pretty much been expected that he’d climb the coaching tree quickly.
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Get the same feeling.
I would have loved to get Whitt with Manusky as LB coach.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:41 am
I thought Manusky would be cool here w/ Allen, but I guess it he didn’t like what he heard from him.
So when do we bring in Donatell for an interview?
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:42 am
Are the Colts switching to a 3-4 with Pagano & Manusky?
If so, I assume Mathis and/or Freeney will become available
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:42 am
‘Defensive assistants are dropping like flies!’
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Pull the trigger on somebody Allen and Big Mac!!… We dont want to have to settle for bringing back Chuck B…
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:42 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:39 am
Wink Martindale was just hired as the Ravens LBers coach
Manusky just got hired by the Colts.
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Defensive assistants are dropping like flies!
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In Wink’s case, very big flies.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:44 am
270.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:42 am
Are the Colts switching to a 3-4 with Pagano & Manusky?
If so, I assume Mathis and/or Freeney will become available
That is what I read on rotoworld that they expect the Colts to do an overhaul!
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:44 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:42 am
Are the Colts switching to a 3-4 with Pagano & Manusky?
If so, I assume Mathis and/or Freeney will become available
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I like that thinking.
Although they might try em at OLB.. Who knows.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:45 am
I read that Channing Crowder is ready to come back this year… Do you think he would be an upgrade to our LB corps??
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:46 am
Mathis is already a UFA.
Because of their size, quickness, and athleticism, I think Mathis will make the conversion to OLB.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:48 am
RIP,
Dennis Allen may end up being HC/DC after all!
that would be terrible. hate the idea with a passion
Bresnahan is a last resort.
Raider O & BSJ will be torn about this candidate:
Pepper Johnson.
Johnson began his coaching career as an assistant linebackers coach with the Patriots during the 2000 season. Johnson then served as the Patriots’ inside linebackers coach from 2001 through 2003, before moving to defensive line coach in 2004.
played college football for the Ohio State University Buckeyes. hails from Detroit, Michigan
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:48 am
Dennis Allen may end up being HC/DC after all!
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Very much doubt it. They’ll be bringing someone in to call the plays on defense.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:49 am
Raider-in-PA Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:45 am
I read that Channing Crowder is ready to come back this year… Do you think he would be an upgrade to our LB corps??
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Crowder would def. help out our LBing core.
I was begging for Al to get on the phone and make the call last season.
Also heard that Lofa Tatupu is ready to come back 2.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:50 am
Dakota,
know anything about Patriots DB Coach Josh Boyer?
He served as the defensive coordinator at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 2005 before joining the Patriots in 2006 as a defensive coaching assistant. He was promoted to defensive backs coach following the 2008 season.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:51 am
DMAC,
I prefer they take no/less taxes every month, but then you to Have to pay at the end of the year unless you can shield your income. The best way to shield your income is to buy a house/ condo/ Apt, and deduct your interest from your income.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:52 am
RRS:
I liked Pepper as a player… interesting canidate..
I also liked the suggestion of promoting Rod Woodson to DC and bringing Whitt Jr. in to coach the DBs…
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:52 am
280.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:50 am
Dakota,
know anything about Patriots DB Coach Josh Boyer?
He served as the defensive coordinator at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 2005 before joining the Patriots in 2006 as a defensive coaching assistant. He was promoted to defensive backs coach following the 2008 season.
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Sorry, never heard of him.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:53 am
DMAC,
Do you own a home?
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:53 am
Raider O Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:51 am
DMAC,
I prefer they take no/less taxes every month, but then you to Have to pay at the end of the year unless you can shield your income. The best way to shield your income is to buy a house/ condo/ Apt, and deduct your interest from your income.
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I just bought a house 3 years ago.
So should I adjust my dependents on my w-4?
I’m a little confused.
A little advice please?
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:53 am
pass on Channing Crowder & Lofa Tatupu.
out of football last year = not good!
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:54 am
Why get a older banged up fa lb when we can draft or trade. We have the best player evaluator so l expect us to get someone like a Matthews, bishop, Navarro, lofton…….
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:55 am
I agree to pass on Loaf-of-poopoo..
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:55 am
DMAC,
Please tell me you are deducting your home interest from your income. Also, please tell me you deduct a lot of home repairs, you should own a small business every year lol, and you shouldn’t pay a lot of taxes.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:56 am
DEATHROW 55 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:54 am
Why get a older banged up fa lb when we can draft or trade. We have the best player evaluator so l expect us to get someone like a Matthews, bishop, Navarro, lofton…….
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True, but sometimes you end up w/ someone like Romac w/ the #7 overall pick of the draft.
You always roll the dice when drafting players or signing FA’s.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:56 am
I also liked the suggestion of promoting Rod Woodson to DC and bringing Whitt Jr. in to coach the DBs…
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RIP,
Whitt would never leave GB for OAK unless it was for a promotion. doubtful GB would grant permission for that anyways if he’s under contract
Besides, Rod Woodson was a worse DB Coach than Lionel Washington!
he needs to stay on NFL Network
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:56 am
Raider O Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:55 am
DMAC,
Please tell me you are deducting your home interest from your income. Also, please tell me you deduct a lot of home repairs, you should own a small business every year lol, and you shouldn’t pay a lot of taxes.
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Go on..
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:57 am
Bobby Wagner and Kendall Reyes are players the Raiders were scouting. Could be options if the Raiders find their way into the 2nd and 3rd rounds, respectively.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:58 am
Raider O Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:55 am
DMAC,
Please tell me you are deducting your home interest from your income. Also, please tell me you deduct a lot of home repairs, you should own a small business every year lol, and you shouldn’t pay a lot of taxes.
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I don’t make much anually, so I always get something back cool every year.
So should I change my dependents on my w-4?
Will I get less $ back when I do my taxes?
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:58 am
from the two Super Bowl teams, I’d like to interview Jim Herrmann (Giants) & Pepper Johnson (Pats) for the DC opening …
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:59 am
Wagner could play WLB or MLB.
Reyes is the kind of 4-3 1-gap player the Raiders need.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:59 am
YoungAmerican Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:57 am
Bobby Wagner and Kendall Reyes are players the Raiders were scouting. Could be options if the Raiders find their way into the 2nd and 3rd rounds, respectively.
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What positions?
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:59 am
whoops
nevermind
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:00 am
how funny would it be if we hired Giants “Offensive Assistant” Kevin Gilbride, Jr. as our QB Coach?
his dad (Giants OC) would be p1ssed!
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:00 am
When you own a home, you pay interest (loads of it). Why do you think in 30 years you end up paying 2-3 times the price you paid for the house?
This interest is tax deductible.
If you own a business (new), they you have more expenses than profit, and expenses are tax deductible.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:02 am
294.DMAC Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:58 am
Raider O Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:55 am
DMAC,
Please tell me you are deducting your home interest from your income. Also, please tell me you deduct a lot of home repairs, you should own a small business every year lol, and you shouldn’t pay a lot of taxes.
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I don’t make much anually, so I always get something back cool every year.
So should I change my dependents on my w-4?
Will I get less $ back when I do my taxes?
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DMAC, you might find this link helpful:
http://www.ehow.com/about_4778721__allowances_-form-w_4-mean_.html
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:03 am
DMAC,
If they deduct less during the year, then yes: you will get less when you file your taxes.
The point is to shield your low income to a point were you almost don’t pay taxes.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:03 am
the only real nfl d Witt has been around is capers zone blitz scheme. If Allen brings him in to run what he knows cool. Since whitt will be calling the plays forcing him to run something he does not really know would be a bad idea. Allen never really said what he wanted to run. That said a 3-4. 4-3 hybrid zone blitz scheme would be great.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:05 am
RaiderO,
How would I go about sending money to the PLO without the government finding out about it?
muhahahahahahahaaaaa
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:06 am
Dakota,
Just give it to me.
LOL
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:08 am
Methinks that if Whitt’s interview is halfway-decent, he’ll get the job; our other options are disappearing.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:09 am
Thanx for the the advice O, Dakota
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:10 am
DMAC — Just a layman here, but I’ve been around the block a time or twelve…and, I think you should claim say, 2 during the year (then your paycheck will go up a little), and at tax time claim your 6…that way, taxes taken from your paychecks still cover what you may owe at end-of-year. You can adjust it again for the following year after you see how things balance out the first time.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:10 am
‘our other options are disappearing.’
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Oh no, did Chuck B. get hired somewhere?..lol
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:12 am
305.Raider O Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:06 am
Dakota,
Just give it to me.
LOL
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I’ll need a receipt from Abbas….so I can write if off my taxes.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:12 am
HayesDaze37 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:10 am
DMAC — Just a layman here, but I’ve been around the block a time or twelve…and, I think you should claim say, 2 during the year (then your paycheck will go up a little), and at tax time claim your 6…that way, taxes taken from your paychecks still cover what you may owe at end-of-year. You can adjust it again for the following year after you see how things balance out the first time.
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Thats what I was thinking man.
I think I’ll give a try.
Thanx.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:12 am
did Chuck B. get hired somewhere?
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Actually, I can see him latching on someplace as an asst coach before Hue Jackson!
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:13 am
Chuck B for assistant water boy?
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:14 am
I don’t watch college football.
What teams have the Top 5 defenses?
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:14 am
95.7 said that Manuskey is going to the Colts…
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:15 am
Abbas is off. He learning a new skill, so Fatima will help you!
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:15 am
314.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:14 am
I don’t watch college football.
What teams have the Top 5 defenses?
That Alabama/LSU game was pretty defensive!
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:16 am
Kevin Greene is one of those high-motor guys who could really be contagious like he was as a player. He is now a linebackers coach for the Packers, having a big hand in the development of Clay Mathews Jr.
The former 3-4 outside linebacker could also do wonders for Kamerion Wimbley and Aaron Curry. Greene is a pure Dom Capers disciple, playing for him with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers.
Now he’s in Green Bay, bringing pressure with the bump-and-run coverage behind it. New Oakland GM Reggie McKenzie also knows what he brings, which puts Greene on McKenzie’s radar.
However, he’s not higher because there are some better candidates, and I’m not sure Greene would leave Capers.
By Carl Cockerham
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:16 am
“I don’t watch college football.
What teams have the Top 5 defenses?”
Alabama #1 for sure
LSU 2
Georgia 3
South Carolina 4
Michigan State 5
Link
http://content.usatoday.com/sportsdata/football/ncaaf/stats/team-total-defense
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:17 am
Does anybody have a list of top 10 lbs coming out this year’s draft????*
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:18 am
Pepper Johnson is now a defensive line coach for the New England Patriots, as a Bill Belichick disciple. However, he really comes from the Bill Parcells coaching tree since Belichick himself comes from there.
Johnson was also an inside linebacker for that vaunted New York Giants defense in the 1980s and 1990s. His experience there would give really give 2010 first-round pick Rolando McClain something to listen to, as I’m sure McClain would be going back home to the 3-4 under Johnson.
McClain and the Parcells/Belichik coaching tree has Johnson on the list.
By Carl Cockerham
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:19 am
And…it’s a great day to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?!
Looks to me like ReggieMcK and D.A. are doing an incredibly thorough search…and I think their staff will be a good one.
There’s no way D.A. just lets Knapp run with the Offense…the O and D will both have a tempo and schemes that Allen wants.
Our new HC is no shrinking violet…the Raiders will be Dennis Allen’s team…he’ll make sure his coaches are on board with his way of thinking.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:19 am
Mike Singletary is an excellent defensive mind who comes from the Ryan coaching tree. I say Ryan because he played under the father, Buddy, with the Chicago Bears, then was son Rex’s linebackers coach while he was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens.
Singletary led Buddy’s 46 defense, a variation of the 3-4, so there’s no telling what he would cook up. He was never a coordinator, which probably would have helped him as a head coach with the San Francisco 49ers.
Singletary also coaches with the same fire and passion he had as a player, which is needed for this defense. That’s why I have him on the list—his resume and personality make him an excellent defensive coordinator.
You can also look at the defense that Singletary helped put together in San Francisco. I don’t know if the Vikings would even allow him to interview with the Raiders.
Look what he’s done for Patrick Willis—what would he do for McClain?
In my book, it would be an excellent hire.
By Carl Cockerham
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:20 am
DEATHROW 55 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:17 am
Does anybody have a list of top 10 lbs coming out this year’s draft????*
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Not sure about “top 10″, but the Raiders have been scouting Bobby Wagner, Lavonte David, and Sean Spence.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:21 am
Winston Moss in every way is the best candidate to take Bresnahan’s spot as defensive coordinator. He is from the Dom Capers coaching tree, which means there will be all kinds of blitzing with bump-and-run behind it.
Moss is the linebackers coach in Green Bay where McKenzie just came from, but their bond goes deeper than that. They are both Raiders, having played for the team, and Al Davis loved his former players.
By Carl Cockerham
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:21 am
Audie Cole, Emmanuel Acho, Keenan Robinson, and Nigel Bradham would be within range for the Raiders. Wagner, David, and Spence would all require a trade up.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:22 am
Alabama #1 for sure
LSU 2
Georgia 3
South Carolina 4
Michigan State 5
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thanks Silver!
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:22 am
We might be plucking another emerging coach in Whitt..
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:23 am
YoungAmerican Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:20 am
DEATHROW 55 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:17 am
Does anybody have a list of top 10 lbs coming out this year’s draft????*
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Not sure about “top 10″, but the Raiders have been scouting Bobby Wagner, Lavonte David, and Sean Spence.
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I like David. Dude has great ball instincts and is a tackling machine. My only concern is that he may be a bit undersized for LB.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:25 am
I like Wagner and Cole.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:25 am
HayesDaze37 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:19 am
And…it’s a great day to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?!
Looks to me like ReggieMcK and D.A. are doing an incredibly thorough search…and I think their staff will be a good one.
There’s no way D.A. just lets Knapp run with the Offense…the O and D will both have a tempo and schemes that Allen wants.
Our new HC is no shrinking violet…the Raiders will be Dennis Allen’s team…he’ll make sure his coaches are on board with his way of thinking.
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Yup. When DA said he would be a “game manager,” it means that he usually won’t be calling specific plays, but we WILL be running his kind of football. And offensively, if Knapp’s recent past is anything to go on, it’ll be classic Raiders: power running with an occasional 15-yard hard out pattern to keep defenses from stacking everyone in the box. Palmer has the arm to run that kind of offense, too.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:25 am
Whitt Jr. , Greene or Moss could be in the mix for DC from the Packers.
I also like Mike Singletary, Pepper Johnson & Jim Herrmann
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:25 am
Later peoples!
Go A’s!
Go Dubs!
Go Cal Bears!
Go Raiders!
Thanx for the advice bros.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:26 am
Jim Herrmann is an interesting candidate for sure.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:26 am
DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:22 am
We might be plucking another emerging coach in Whitt..
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It’d be awesome if we did. I’m a bit surprised that Allen’s going after someone with no DC experience. Manusky’s interview must have really sucked.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:27 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:25 am
Whitt Jr. , Greene or Moss could be in the mix for DC from the Packers.
I also like Mike Singletary, Pepper Johnson & Jim Herrmann
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I doubt we’ll see Moss here. Any of the others could be a possibility, though.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:28 am
I roll with the beanie and the blunt in my ear.
And ima smash you!
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Yeah, probably, especially if I take a pull or two off that bleezie.
Do I get the AIG, stroke per hole?
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:30 am
@raiderduck power running or run heavy teams do not win super bowls. Stop with the old way of thinking. This is a pass happy league now.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:31 am
#52, Carl. Thanks. Good read.
Also the potential DC write ups from Cockerham via RR. Thanks.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:33 am
Anybody think Reece cannot be a TE? I mean he was a converted WR? Harvey Williams 2.0?
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:34 am
RaidO Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:30 am
@raiderduck power running or run heavy teams do not win super bowls. Stop with the old way of thinking. This is a pass happy league now
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Bet the team that runs the most effective wins the Super Bowl.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:34 am
Anybody think Reece cannot be a TE? I mean he was a converted WR? Harvey Williams 2.0?
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I know, I know…but Reece is the highest rated receiver on Maddenfor the Raiders when put in at TE…
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:34 am
Silver,
Kirby Smart, John Chavis, Todd Grantham, Lorenzo Ward or Pat Narduzzi for Raiders DC ???
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:35 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:33 am
Anybody think Reece cannot be a TE? I mean he was a converted WR? Harvey Williams 2.0?
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He’s not as dynamic as a TE though. Part of his ‘thing’ is no FB does what he does. As a TE he’s one of many..
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:38 am
Looks likes Woodson ain’t on board with the NEW Era. EX-CB WOODSON MIGHT BE BENGALS’ NEXT SECONDARY COACH
http://m.nfl.com/news/09000d5d8268920d/excb-woodson-might-be-bengals-next-secondary-coach/
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:40 am
ROD WOODSON MIGHT BE BENGALS’ NEXT SECONDARY COACH
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good for him.
I like R-Wood, but he did a terrible job last season
However (like Chuck B) he wasn’t given much to work with!
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:43 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:34 am
Anybody think Reece cannot be a TE? I mean he was a converted WR? Harvey Williams 2.0?
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YESS!!! he should be a TE. That way he is more involved in the passing game. Dude is faster than any LB covering him. I think he is even faster than Bush. Got great hands. No reason why he can’t be as good as Gronkowski or Hernandez. PUtting him at the FB position is a waste of his talent.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:44 am
Woodson was a rookie cb assistant under the worst d coordinator. Who is or was our current cb coach?
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:44 am
344. Yeah, limits him in that position and blocking not his forte.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:44 am
Yeah, probably, especially if I take a pull or two off that bleezie.
Do I get the AIG, stroke per hole?
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At least 1 stroke per hole. What was his handicap? 8? Dont let him sandbag you.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:46 am
347. IN the back field hes much more versatile. At TE its block or out in pattern.
At FB its run play, pitch sweep, block split out ect.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:47 am
Our Secondary looked confused many times last year.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:47 am
Kevin Ross?
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:47 am
DEATHROW 55 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:44 am
Woodson was a rookie cb assistant under the worst d coordinator. Who is or was our current cb coach?
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Woodson was the CB coach, with Kevin Ross coaching the safeties.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:48 am
Carson Palmer traded to Colts? They’ll ditch Peyton use their pick on Luck and go from there. Fodder du jour.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:49 am
Who is or was our current cb coach?
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DR55,
Lionel Washington was paired with Kevin Ross under John Marshall in 2010 prior to the Bresnahan/Woodson/Ross secondary
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:49 am
You out there Armond????
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:49 am
So Hue Jackson as Steelers OC? Anyone else here about that?
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:51 am
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:49 am
So Hue Jackson as Steelers OC? Anyone else here about that?
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Yes. Have they made it official?
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:52 am
So I guess it took him awhile but, he has resurfaced in Pitt! Don’t we play Pitt this year?
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:52 am
Do I get the AIG, stroke per hole?
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Here we go with that again.
Well I guess since you are starting things off with you suck instead of trying to act like you want to do something, then it’s whatever, mayne.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:52 am
Carson Palmer traded to Colts?
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X,
why would we trade our franchise QB?
to tank the season and draft a QB in 2013?
what are we expecting in return?
besides, I’m pretty sure guys like Jason Campbell & Kyle Orton top the list of available free agent QB’s next season.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:55 am
Wish Hue the best
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:55 am
At least 1 stroke per hole. What was his handicap? 8? Dont let him sandbag you.
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8????
There you go with the extras again.
Lowest I got was a 12.
Low score 74.
All that was 6 years ago before kids.
These days avg 85′ish.
Remember, that what started all of that smack was you doubting I could shoot in the 80s, lol.
And yeah, I still play with my old man fairway woods.
We’ll actually have some 3rd party testimony to my game in April when JFB and I hook up.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:56 am
Funny but probaly true:
When members of the Giants organization were asked why Patriots “offensive assistant” Josh McDaniels wasn’t available for media day, They gave this response: Josh was to busy taping the Giants practices!
LMAO!
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:56 am
DMAC,
Best way to shield income is through your employer-sponsored retirement plan.
You should go up it by 2% minimum.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:56 am
362. Hes not a West Coast QB. Reggie “likes his picks” and we don;t have many for the upcoming draft.
Jason Campbell would be cheaper and maybe a better fit.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:56 am
@raiderrockstar because palmer is not a wco qb. He tried it and sucked majorly. USC……….
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:57 am
365. I believe footage of the Rams practicing B4 the SB did exist and Goodell destroyed it.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:58 am
all the reports I’ve seen say Steelers might have interest in Hue Jackson.
has he even been called in for an interview?
I hope they get him so we can hire Todd Haley as QB or WR Coach!
was REALLY hoping Hue Jax would land in KC though – dang it !!!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:58 am
I’ve had a lot of the kool aide today and my earlier posts were written in a cohesive state of mind……… the more i think about the defensive side of the ball the less imperative I think it is to hire an experienced D coordinator, the coach will be overseeing that directly I believe. We should be targeting that fella from green bays secondary….
he’s young, from the Dom capers coaching tree and had his guys playing at a high level…..as far as pics go and turnovers. Green bays line and front 7 staff were there to shut the run down. their secondary made plays. Our front seven gets at the qb… hence the run stopping problem. if our young guys can step up and follow the old, “bend don’t break” philosophy of d I think we would have won 10 games this year…. we broke too much. The most prominent D phased game I remember is the texans game… we got the pick in the last seconds…. because huff broke on the ball. If we had the organized coverage against the bills we win that game. I love the fact we have a D minded coach, he needs someone who can develop players and have a philosophy, the coach can worry about the execution…. thats what he’s good at.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:59 am
“RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:34 am
Silver,
Kirby Smart, John Chavis, Todd Grantham, Lorenzo Ward or Pat Narduzzi for Raiders DC ???”
Kirby if we can get him!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:59 am
85-ish?
I should be in the mid 90’s, but you got an advantage being in sunny So Cal and can start playing probably right now.
A month from now, it is still going to be 30 degrees in the AM, in the ABQ.
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:59 am
also I think wiley would have been great at developing our linebackers (see thug 55 mcClain) Wileys thing was leverage, something I think our lb’s didnt have with shedding blocks and winning those battles.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:00 am
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:57 am
365. I believe footage of the Rams practicing B4 the SB did exist and Goodell destroyed it.
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agreed
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:00 am
who says Palmer isn’t a West Coast QB?
and if thats true: who says Knapp won’t modify his offense to suit Palmer’s strengths?
thats trash bro’s
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:01 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:58 am
all the reports I’ve seen say Steelers might have interest in Hue Jackson.
has he even been called in for an interview?
I hope they get him so we can hire Todd Haley as QB or WR Coach!
was REALLY hoping Hue Jax would land in KC though – dang it !!!!
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What sources said Steelers wated Hue?
Having haley in the locker room is the equivelant to T.O.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:03 am
cayman,
re-assign Bob Wylie to LB Coach?
Unreal.
the guy has been coaching O-Lines for 32 years, man …
If he doesn’t get a job coaching OL in the NFL, he’ll grab one in the UFL or CFL with no probs
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:03 am
J,
My first meeting is noon on Thursday the 26th (april). I got no issues going straight from the course to it, but we should be able to squeeze 18 in with a cart, with a 7:30-8am tee time.
They want me to fly out that morning, but I think I am going to fly out the day before, foot the hotel for the day, so we can maybe swing them the day before. But this 1 hour cab ride business from Ontario (I think) is not helping that cause.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:04 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:03 am
cayman,
re-assign Bob Wylie to LB Coach?
Unreal.
the guy has been coaching O-Lines for 32 years, man …
If he doesn’t get a job coaching OL in the NFL, he’ll grab one in the UFL or CFL with no probs
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I’d rather re-sign him as the TE coach. He DOES have experience there, and our TEs could use good solid coaching.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:04 am
@raiderrockstar do a little research on the wco and what it takes to run it correctly.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:04 am
What sources said Steelers wanted Hue?
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HB,
none – that I’ve found. Mostly Steeler fan sites
google “hue jackson + steelers”
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:06 am
Vegas,
I rather get stocks, if they offer a discount.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:07 am
RaiderSam
U find 3 out of 17 games dat the packer db’s played not so good wit no pass rush at all those 3 games…and how many picks did have in those 3 games
All I’m sayin iz he had his secondary ready to play it’s up 2 players 2 make plays
PERIOD!!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:07 am
I’d rather re-sign him as the TE coach. He DOES have experience there, and our TEs could use good solid coaching.
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@Duck
Agreed. We’d have some of the best blocking TE’s in the league. leverage, baby!
good fit for what Knapp wants out of the ZBS.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:08 am
knapps offense is well rounded… yes a bit run heavy at times, but thats what they did well… move the chains. I cant remember the last time we had young talent like this on the offensive side of the ball… schroeder and bo with T brown… gannon and rice, t. brown and gardner. they were at the end of their prime… hosstetler with nick bell and that guy who gave up to be a pastor….. if i rember it was our D that kept us in those games….. front 4… townsed, long, golic and chester mc glocton… terry mc daniel and washington on the outside….. bring those days back please!
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:08 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:04 am
What sources said Steelers wanted Hue?
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HB,
none – that I’ve found. Mostly Steeler fan sites
google “hue jackson + steelers”
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OK, I was just curious.
BTW, Why would you want Huge Action to be K.C. OC coordinator? I know you were’nt a big fan of his but he is a good OCO that would probaly go out of his way to stick it to us if he were a Cheif. IMO
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:09 am
I rather get stocks, if they offer a discount.
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Stock options? Sure, if you work for a publicly traded company.
Most employer plans have a brokerage window (good ones at least) you can open if your account is large enough.
But to shelter income, shelter it right off the top of the paycheck. No better way to do it.
Besies, BO has already dabbled with removing the mortgage interest writeoff.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:10 am
do a little research on the wco and what it takes to run it correctly.
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Raid,
Have you seen Carson Palmer attempt to play QB in the WCO in the NFL under Greg Knapp and fail?
if your answer is “no” I’ll just assume you’re one of those SKY IS FALLING dudes after the Knapp hire or a Carson Palmer hater. thanks pal
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:11 am
i was definetly not saying Wylie should be our lb’s coach…… but I’ve played te and lb… the biggest advantage that position has is leverage and how to chop/ shed a block… mc clain looked swallowed up against guards….. a mid lb should own them, see ray lewis.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:11 am
I liked Bob Wylie all last year, and thought he did a decent job, but his resume the past 10 years is garbage.
University of Syracuse? Doormat University.
4 years in Canada, with two different teams?
Puke
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:13 am
Why would you want Huge Action to be K.C. OC coordinator?
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HB,
he’s a cocky sob that would probably undermine Crennel and be sent packing within 2 years. He’d take way too many risks that would fail. The offense would have no discipline and plenty of turnovers. We’d sweep them, like we did when they won the division and Cable was HC
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:13 am
Can’t pull on the bleezie and what not and then head to a meeting mayne.
Rounds usually take between 4 and 4 1/2 hours in the am.
Should be wide open with it being a weekday though.
Might be able to knock it out in 3 1/2 hours.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:14 am
mc clain looked swallowed up against guards….. a mid lb should own them, see ray lewis
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It is amazing how nimble Ray is moving around the lineman, yet still keeping himself in the right gap.
The guy moves around in a phonebooth, yet knows how to avoid a 300 pound man in said phone booth.
Not sure if we will see anything like him again.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:15 am
I’ve played te and lb… the biggest advantage that position has is leverage and how to chop/ shed a block… mc clain looked swallowed up against guards….. a mid lb should own them, see ray lewis.
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Cayman,
how about some LB Coach options not named “Bob Wylie” then?
btw, do you want to come off the couch and replace McClain? because that dude straight up SUCKS!
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:17 am
Agreed with JFB.
Lewis = once in a decade MLB!
Rolando McClain = black ricky brown
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:17 am
Can’t pull on the bleezie and what not and then head to a meeting mayne.
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No rips after the turn and I will be fine.
It’s only year 2, and I am smashing most of my collegues and got the bossman (Donkey season ticket holder) in the pocket.
All to the G. I’ll show up 20 minutes late and red-eyed and tell them to check the sales numbers if they have any issues.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:18 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:13 am
Why would you want Huge Action to be K.C. OC coordinator?
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HB,
he’s a cocky sob that would probably undermine Crennel and be sent packing within 2 years. He’d take way too many risks that would fail. The offense would have no discipline and plenty of turnovers. We’d sweep them, like we did when they won the division and Cable was HC
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I’m confused as to why you have such hostility toward Hue when you like someone like Haley who also is cocky and self serving? I don’t think Hue is much worse than a lot of the guys in the NFL both player and coach, He just got exposed. I didn’t have a problem with Hue’s playcalling, I like aggresive calls. The defense was a much bigger offender when it came to penalties.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:18 am
ray is a freak and guys like him and willis come around in a football generation. mc clain is better suited in a 3-4 with a true nose tackle and him as ilb, raji used to swallow up 2 guys and the sam used to eat up the block while mcclain made the tackles.. in all honesty he looks like the stereotype on the transition from college to the pros in regards to the speed of the game… he always looked a second behind…. angles are good but a little late……. that can be fixed.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:20 am
HB,
Todd Haley (like Hue Jackson) is a good position coach
I wouldn’t want either one as OC!
Hue Jax burned his bridge here with Mark Davis. He ain’t coming back. Haley would be a legit QB Coach or WR Coach under Knapp imo
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:20 am
I’ll show up 20 minutes late and red-eyed and tell them to check the sales numbers if they have any issues.
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My man!
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:22 am
How quickly some of you forget Darren Sproles parting words from the AFC West????
Rolando McBeast will be a pro bowl player under Allen and McKenzie!
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:22 am
‘Rolando McClain = black ricky brown’
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Ooooh, ooooh… Thats some funny, but probably not far off sh!znit right there!….lol
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:22 am
not for nothing but… yesterday was my b-day. today i’m re-celbrating. I’ve been a raider fan since early 80’s (thanks to dad, great guy) seen the ups and downs. I’m on this site daily and it’s funny as $hit to keep up with you guys on your posts. makes the day tolerable!!! i dont post much but i follow this thread daily!! big ups to Jerry mac…. Korky can suck it, arm chair reporting sucks!
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:23 am
Manusky is now with the Colts. They have a good coaching staff. I think Pagano was a really good hire at HC.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:24 am
JFB and JHill:
Blaze that bleezie for me!..lol
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:24 am
raiderzmaverick Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:23 am
Manusky is now with the Colts. They have a good coaching staff. I think Pagano was a really good hire at HC.
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They also dont have very much to work with though.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:25 am
mc clain has all the potential in the world to be the next great…. willis has a work ethic next to none and wants to be the best…. ray lewis had to go to jail to realize what he had and the potential of it…. if Mc clain keeps shooting off guns in Bama it el be end of him…. money changes people for the worst… the system of jail makes people realize what they could have. some go and get it… others think greatness is owed to them.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:25 am
What brainiac thought Madonna should be the halftime entertainment for the superbowl, Sheesh.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:26 am
Manusky is now with the Colts. They have a good coaching staff.
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Mav,
weren’t you one of the guys saying that our defense will blow under Manusky just yesterday?
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:26 am
I’m confused as to why you have such hostility toward Hue when you like someone like Haley who also is cocky and self serving?
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I think RRS likes his cocky coaches “manly,” Haley looked like a lumberjack or borderline homeless, scruffy…Hue Jackson is a cocky Metro-Sexual, c’mon he lost the nation with his pedicures! Jackson didn’t fit the perceived persona of a Raiders coach…
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:28 am
What brainiac thought Madonna should be the halftime entertainment for the superbowl, Sheesh
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HB,
the Super Bowl halftime show is always crap. they get people 10+ years past their prime and expect all the viewers to be thrilled
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:28 am
I dont know if Mclain has all the potential in the world, he looks slow.
From afar, i think he has an attitude problem. No effort to prepare, no effort on the field.
If they can fix his lack of effort problem, we will see how good he can be.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:29 am
where is semi pro DMAC?
Clancy Pendergast for DC, anyone?
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:29 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:26 am
I’m confused as to why you have such hostility toward Hue when you like someone like Haley who also is cocky and self serving?
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I think RRS likes his cocky coaches “manly,” Haley looked like a lumberjack or borderline homeless, scruffy…Hue Jackson is a cocky Metro-Sexual, c’mon he lost the nation with his pedicures! Jackson didn’t fit the perceived persona of a Raiders coach…
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interesting take, But I’m not interested in dating the guy just winning some football games lol!
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:30 am
CAN U SEE TODD HALEY IN THE OLD MONTY PYTHON “I’M A LUMBERJACK” SKIT..
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:31 am
All to the G. I’ll show up 20 minutes late and red-eyed and tell them to check the sales numbers if they have any issues.
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LMAO
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:31 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:29 am
where is semi pro DMAC?
Clancy Pendergast for DC, anyone?
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What about Teddy?
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:33 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:26 am
I’m confused as to why you have such hostility toward Hue when you like someone like Haley who also is cocky and self serving?
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I think RRS likes his cocky coaches “manly,” Haley looked like a lumberjack or borderline homeless, scruffy…Hue Jackson is a cocky Metro-Sexual, c’mon he lost the nation with his pedicures! Jackson didn’t fit the perceived persona of a Raiders coach…
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Speaking of persona, It’s about time the Raiders live up to there once feared persona.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:39 am
kill kawakami
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:47 am
I like Whitt. The GB Secondary the last 4 years have been great at taking the ball away. I know they regressed this year but overall for the last 4 years they have been ballhawks.
Allen said he wants an ‘opportunistic” Defense. This gives us another Coach with SB credentials.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:50 am
I am a firm believer in hiring or firing based on production. Not based on being biased or on personality or anything. If he’s loud and annoying (like Rex Ryan) but gets them to the championship game, then he deserves to stay. If he’s quiet and they’re declining they deserve to leave.
Wylie was a person I believe deserved to stay. He did a really good job with a patchwork line. They allowed the 4th fewest sacks in the NFL despite playing ahead of two pretty imobile QBs and playing with an offense that threw deep quite often.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:53 am
Taxes are a pain.
You have a yearly income. You own x-amount of taxes.
Some things let you lower the amount due, but you don’t get to keep it.
Home interest is one. College costs are another. Wierd credits the gov allows are others; some of these you get money back despite taxes. Any money paid for health care is another biggie, if you can use Schedule A to deduct it. This includes the bucks your employer make take out of your check to pay for your plan. Taxes are another thing, such as property taxes. Another is part of registration fees. Some bank penalties are deductible. Some loan penalties are too, like if your payment was late, as long as you paid it during the year. Many, many charitable deductions are missed. Driving to a meeting and back is often missed. Anything “donated” such as clothes, books, equipment all has value, even if not working.
If you bought a high ticket item during the year, say a dishwasher, etc. the sales tax can be added to the standard deduction even if you don’t itemize. Computers, televisions, etc. all fall into here.
Keeping receipts is very good policy. The sales tax levels today most likely will run a family over the standard deduction.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:54 am
Sorry, registration fees for cars, boats, and the like.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:54 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:26 am
Manusky is now with the Colts. They have a good coaching staff.
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Mav,
weren’t you one of the guys saying that our defense will blow under Manusky just yesterday?
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No, I was saying that I didn’t know much about him except that last year the defense majorly regressed under him in SD. But, he did a pretty good job (around 13th-15th) while with SFO (above middle of the pack). But more that I think Pagano will be hands on and I think he’s a GREAT hire as a HC. And I think their Offensive Coordinator is pretty good. So, there I think D-Coordinator at least who’s pretty competent will be good enough.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:55 am
HairyBush Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:08 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:04 am
What sources said Steelers wanted Hue?
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HB,
none – that I’ve found. Mostly Steeler fan sites
google “hue jackson + steelers”
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OK, I was just curious.
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Raider Nation-Station *sigh* For those who think we’re “just making stuff up”:
“Alby Oxenreiter, Sports Director for WPXI (NBC) in Pittsburgh that Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin may be considering former Raiders Head Coach Hue Jackson for their vacant Offensive Coordinator position”
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:57 am
II hope we don’t pull a DC out of a bed and breakfast in Montana or somewhere folksy…
Just sayin’ Mac and Allen combing the discard pile. I’m not a GM so I don;t know whos out there but has to be someone better than what they’re looking at.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:00 pm
I saw where the Steelers are interested in Hue Jackson on the local news KTVU last night.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Raider Nation-Station *sigh* For those who think we’re “just making stuff up”:
“Alby Oxenreiter, Sports Director for WPXI (NBC) in Pittsburgh that Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin may be considering former Raiders Head Coach Hue Jackson for their vacant Offensive Coordinator position”
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So basically this guy Alby Oxenreiter has as much knowledge about the situation as we do. Sounds like Pure speculation for the sake of a story. If there was any serious validity behind it there would have been reports from actual sources.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:03 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:31 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:29 am
where is semi pro DMAC?
Clancy Pendergast for DC, anyone?
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What about Teddy?
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Despite being last in every measured defensive statistic, the 2012 Oakland Raiders D came 1st in smoothness.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:04 pm
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
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Despite being last in every measured defensive statistic, the 2012 Oakland Raiders D came 1st in smoothness.
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There’s something to be said about that right? lol
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:05 pm
You guys might want to bash Hue Jackson. Dont’ like his personality or whatever. You can’t bash what he did with this offense unless you’re totally biased. He turned around this Offense and turned it into something respectable.
If he gets another coordinator job, I bet that offense will turn around as well. If he doesn’t than people look at “buddies” and “rumor’ more than production which is stupid.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:05 pm
358.RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:49 am
So Hue Jackson as Steelers OC? Anyone else here about that?
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Yeah, I mentioned awhile ago that Steelers should look at Hue for OC, I think he could do some good things with the playmakers they have there. Im not so sure that Tomlin and Hue would mesh though, I think the same thing about Tomlin and Haley to. Maybe Saunders will come into play there as well.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Superbowl tickets are going for an average of about $2700 on the secondary market.
That is about my house payment.
Further, it is more than I make in two months on disability.
Wow!
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Vote YES in LA Times Poll asking if DMAC should be traded!
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/should-mark-davis-move-the-oakland-raiders-back-to-la-poll.html
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Raider Nation-Station *sigh* For those who think we’re “just making stuff up”:
“Alby Oxenreiter, Sports Director for WPXI (NBC) in Pittsburgh that Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin may be considering former Raiders Head Coach Hue Jackson for their vacant Offensive Coordinator position”
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So basically this guy Alby Oxenreiter has as much knowledge about the situation as we do. Sounds like Pure speculation for the sake of a story. If there was any serious validity behind it there would have been reports from actual sources.
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Just google “Hue Jackosn” and “Steelers” and a bunch of stories pop up…
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:06 pm
429. Never heard of the guy but at least it didn’t materialize out of the blogosphere.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Vote YES in LA Times Poll asking if DMAC should be traded!
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Also, Rich Gannon has said that the Raiders should consider trading DMAC, 95.7…just the messanger.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:08 pm
437. Yeah most of those are all blogs and steeler sites speculating. Dont know where RNS got their info on Alby but seems like the source.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:09 pm
squeelers have 1 playmaker….wallace
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Phil saw his shadow today. Six more weeks of winter.
Maybe we will get some rain.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Anything happening?
Did we sign Jon Gruden as our Head Coach yet?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Just don’t want Hue in KC. Weapons there. Pretty sure Crennel don’t want Hue breathing down his neck though…
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Alby Oxenreiter for Defensive Coordinator!
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
DMC would bring in a 2nd and a 5th-round pick this year…or a 2nd this year and a 3rd next year.
Trade DMC + Re-sign MBush = Excellent draft strategy
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Just don’t want Hue in KC. Weapons there. Pretty sure Crennel don’t want Hue breathing down his neck though…
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I kind of feel like most coaches don’t want Hue breathing down there neck. (For good reason)
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Anything happening?
Did we sign Jon Gruden as our Head Coach yet?
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We did. You missed it. He called Mark and idiot and Reggie ate him while Allen rifled his ties. Back to the drawing board.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Just don’t want Hue in KC.
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Why not? Just know that he will fake FGs and punts 50% of the time, and he will pass the ball on 3rd or 4th down and short late in the game when ahead instead of running out the clock.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:14 pm
448.RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Anything happening?
Did we sign Jon Gruden as our Head Coach yet?
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We did. You missed it. He called Mark and idiot and Reggie ate him while Allen rifled his ties. Back to the drawing board.
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IT WAS GREAT WHILE IT LASTED!!!!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:14 pm
447. Cuz hes good or a ruthless ladder climber?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:15 pm
HayesDaze37 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
DMC would bring in a 2nd and a 5th-round pick this year…or a 2nd this year and a 3rd next year.
Trade DMC + Re-sign MBush = Excellent draft strategy
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The only logical trade for DMAC would be for an established player. Too much unknown with the draft. I’d be pretty mad if we traded DMAC and he runs wild with another team and we get some guys with potential that never live up to it.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:15 pm
446.HayesDaze37 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
DMC would bring in a 2nd and a 5th-round pick this year…or a 2nd this year and a 3rd next year.
Trade DMC + Re-sign MBush = Excellent draft strategy
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Al would regret that more than the Moss trade….oh wait…..Mark would regret that more than the Moss trade!
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:16 pm
450. It so was…In memorium they’re hanging a Chucky doll over Davis’ eternal flame…
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:16 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:14 pm
447. Cuz hes good or a ruthless ladder climber?
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I’d say both.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Last night I supposed that the Packers were jettisoning underperforming staff members onto the Raiders after suffering a meltdown against the Giants in semi finals, this includes Reggie and whom ever else came to us from GB.
The Ghost of Al Davis, a poster, took umbrage with that idea and just lost it. He put up 10 posts, disputing my supposition, having numerous hissy fits in the process.
Has anyone ever heard of The Ghost of Al Davis ?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:18 pm
436.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Vote YES in LA Times Poll asking if DMAC should be traded!
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/should-mark-davis-move-the-oakland-raiders-back-to-la-poll.html
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LOL!
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:20 pm
AD actually has an eternal flame, like JFK ?? If yes, too bad we can’t snuff it out.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Jhill,
Do the Lakers sign Agent 0, Kenyon Martin or JR Smith….or all three?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Vegas,
It’s been a long time since I was an employee. I forgot a few things.
Let me know when you are in the SD area, We will have a good session.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Dakota,
Should be another week or so before we see D Fish promoted to ball movement coordinator.
Blake is running and doing some light shooting. Again, about a week til he’s back.
Was thinking we should jump into the K-Mart sweepstakes.
If we could land him and get my boy Caracter back next week, I think I’d be down to trade Bynum and Gasoft for Howard and their #1 pick. I still want Redick in the deal though.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Maybe you & J should come enjoy the SD courses.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:23 pm
LOL!
I guess we were thinking along the same lines, Dakota.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Or you could meet us in Temecula.
Golf course instead of the casino.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:24 pm
441.olinesux Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:09 pm
squeelers have 1 playmaker….wallace
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Did they trade antonio brown and Roethlisberger?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Scientists recently discovered a planet orbiting a sun in its habitable zone, meaning it may support life….and it is only 22 light years away from Earth! It has been named GJ667Cc.
My sources tell me that Mark Davis is looking into building the Raiders a new stadium on planet GJ667Cc.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:25 pm
458.Hardline Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:20 pm
AD actually has an eternal flame, like JFK ?? If yes, too bad we can’t snuff it out.
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Its eternally on… during home games.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Eternal flames? What a waste of natural gas!
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:26 pm
J Hill Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Dakota,
Should be another week or so before we see D Fish promoted to ball movement coordinator.
Blake is running and doing some light shooting. Again, about a week til he’s back.
Was thinking we should jump into the K-Mart sweepstakes.
If we could land him and get my boy Caracter back next week, I think I’d be down to trade Bynum and Gasoft for Howard and their #1 pick. I still want Redick in the deal though.
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you can have Jameer too!
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Ummm
No thank you. I like SD much better.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:27 pm
95.7 says that Rod Woodson “not a big fan of Hue Jackson.” Says that Rod Woodson would have left if Hue was retained…
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Jhill,
Yeah, if we had K-Mart, I would be okay with trading Bynum and Gasol for Jameer and Dwight.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Sounds like Allen is seeking help from Reggie to fell some of the coaching positions.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:28 pm
We have Casinos and we have great courses. Btw? I don’t play.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Hue’s big mouth and bad reputation have closed a lot of doors for him.
I think he has good potential as a coach. Hope he learns from this and gets another shot in a few years.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:31 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:27 pm
95.7 says that Rod Woodson “not a big fan of Hue Jackson.” Says that Rod Woodson would have left if Hue was retained…
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I wonder who hired Rod? Al Davis?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Sounds like Allen is seeking help from Reggie to fIll some of the coaching positions.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Dutch, You think? Hue kind of threw the whole defensive staff under the bus. I do believe they had it comin all year however I guarntee the whole defensive staff are not big fans of Hue after that.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:33 pm
NEW POST!
Coming sooooooon……
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:35 pm
you can have Jameer too!
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If you take Walton.
What happened to the Deuce handle?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:35 pm
477.raidertay Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Sounds like Allen is seeking help from Reggie to fIll some of the coaching positions.
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Yeah, thats what I thought, I think it is a good idea.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:36 pm
I feel ya, Dakota — But you know I think the kid’s never going to hold up. If we keep him, of course I hope he’s selected to the Pro Bowl every season.
DMC’s career is probably 50% over already…a starting RB with 8-years of service is long-in-the-tooth in NFL years. And even then, he’s typically not the runner he was in his first few years.
I say DMC’s value is as high as it ever will be with the Raiders…mainly because I don’t think he’ll stay on the field more than 10-games a year…no matter how great he looks when he’s out there.
For all the complaints about Condo taking up a roster spot…at least he plays. If Jacoby Ford and DMC can’t stay healthy, they need to go…even though they both can be great. Otherwise, we’ll soon have half of our “impact players” on Offense just occupying space on the bench.
The next thing ReggieMcK should say publicly is that ALL Raiders players are available for the right price (they are already, but he should throw it out there publicly)…and then see who steps up with enquiries.
I personally feel the Raiders aren’t that far from a winning record…rebuilding year or not. A few trades, and a little more added (healthy) talent, and we’re shored-up.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Goudelock is better than that midget Nelson.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:37 pm
J Hill Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:35 pm
you can have Jameer too!
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If you take Walton.
What happened to the Deuce handle?
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Have no idea? I sign in but nothing I post goes thru?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Jhill,
JR Smith recently dropped 60 points on some 5′3″ ChiComs! When can he come back to the NBA?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:39 pm
“How quickly some of you forget Darren Sproles parting words from the AFC West????”
And that’s it–one, count ‘em, one, 1, uno impressive hit on a back.
RoMo is very,very ordinary, maybe worse.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:39 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:16 am
BS Detector Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:30 am
Joe Whitt Jr is interviewing for the same position he holds now, secondary coach. Open your eyes people!
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No, he’s interviewing for Defensive Coordinator. Read the report before you comment, please.
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It’s called reading between the lines you complete and total MORON. Grow a brain and get back to me. I won’t hold my breath.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Jhill,
JR Smith recently dropped 60 points on some 5′3″ ChiComs! When can he come back to the NBA?
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As soon as his teams season is over.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Wilson Chandler? Aaron Brooks? Any of these guys worth signing for the Lakers?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
JFB will be in town on business, O.
He’s taking cab around for goodness sakes.
If you want to hook up with him, you should be able to roll 30 minutes to a plush golf course.
You could meet us after the round at the 19th hole if you don’t play.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:41 pm
488.DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Jhill,
JR Smith recently dropped 60 points on some 5′3″ ChiComs! When can he come back to the NBA?
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As soon as his teams season is over.
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Thanks captain obvious. When would that be?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Hi.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Wilson Chandler? Aaron Brooks? Any of these guys worth signing for the Lakers?
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You kidding me? Those guys are worth signing for ANY team dude.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Have no idea? I sign in but nothing I post goes thru?
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Yeah, a lot of us have been banned for no reason.
I was talking about the Kobe Denver incident and got shut down.
Dakota showed me how to get back in, lol.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:41 pm
488.DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Jhill,
JR Smith recently dropped 60 points on some 5′3″ ChiComs! When can he come back to the NBA?
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As soon as his teams season is over.
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Thanks captain obvious. When would that be?
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Literally when his teams season is over. There’s no date because of the possibility that his team makes the playoffs.. Captain Un-Obvious lol..
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Do the Raiders still own the rights to Brooks?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:44 pm
95.7 says that Rod Woodson “not a big fan of Hue Jackson.” Says that Rod Woodson would have left if Hue was retained…
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True or not, this statement wont endear woodson to any other coaches he could work for in the future. Never disparage your former boss. Job-hunting 101
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:44 pm
493.DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Wilson Chandler? Aaron Brooks? Any of these guys worth signing for the Lakers?
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You kidding me? Those guys are worth signing for ANY team dude.
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What if they bring with them some nasty Chinese flu? I just saw Contagion last week……
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:44 pm
I don’t know if this was posted, but the FBI once again has put the kabosh on sites that stream televised games. This includes a site in Spain.
Yes, firstrow and others are affected.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:44 pm
I say DMC’s value is as high as it ever will be with the Raiders…mainly because I don’t think he’ll stay on the field more than 10-games a year…no matter how great he looks when he’s out there.
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I believe this year was his first year missing more than 3-4 games. Frank Gore never played a whole 16 game season until this year. RBs take a beating man,
With that said I would rather have DMC for 12 games than not have him at all.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:44 pm
J Hill Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Have no idea? I sign in but nothing I post goes thru?
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Yeah, a lot of us have been banned for no reason.
I was talking about the Kobe Denver incident and got shut down.
Dakota showed me how to get back in, lol.
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Ya, weird. I havent said anything close to what some of these clowns have but I got banned I guess lol..
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:45 pm
I understand that Brooks is a RFA. He’d have to go back to Phx when the season is over in China.
Is Chandler unrestricted?
He’d certainly help.
I’d put a priority on KMart though. Feed him some line about starters minutes once we trade Gasoft.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Aaron Brooks? Wasn’t he QB? LOL
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:46 pm
495.DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:41 pm
488.DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Jhill,
JR Smith recently dropped 60 points on some 5′3″ ChiComs! When can he come back to the NBA?
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As soon as his teams season is over.
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Thanks captain obvious. When would that be?
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Literally when his teams season is over. There’s no date because of the possibility that his team makes the playoffs.. Captain Un-Obvious lol..
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What? Playoffs? I figured that in China they all play the exact same number of games and when that is done, they are all declared the People’s Champions of the World by the Supreme Sports Council!
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Hwnrdr Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Aaron Brooks? Wasn’t he QB? LOL
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Good ‘ol number 2. Wasn’t there another scrub with that number? Hmmm……
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:48 pm
J Hill Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:45 pm
I understand that Brooks is a RFA. He’d have to go back to Phx when the season is over in China.
Is Chandler unrestricted?
He’d certainly help.
I’d put a priority on KMart though. Feed him some line about starters minutes once we trade Gasoft.
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The Suns would have to offer him his RFA contract which has been said they arent. So he’s free..
Chandler is a RFA and will likeyl return to the Nuggets unless theres a sign & trade..
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
It’s not DMC going for 12-games that kills us…it’s going a few, then sitting a few…or missing entire games, that have been game-planned specifically with him in mind.
How many games has he started, and then been dinged-up, and then we’re waiting for him to heal…just like Chaz Schilens? Chaz was supposed to be great, too. Now, he’s serviceable…and still fragile.
We don’t need a serviceable part-time RB. We need a RB with attitude and ability on the field…not watching his replacements from the sideline half the games.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Looks like the NFL is funding the 49ers new stadium, what about Oakland?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:55 pm
507.HayesDaze37 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
It’s not DMC going for 12-games that kills us…it’s going a few, then sitting a few…or missing entire games, that have been game-planned specifically with him in mind.
How many games has he started, and then been dinged-up, and then we’re waiting for him to heal…just like Chaz Schilens? Chaz was supposed to be great, too. Now, he’s serviceable…and still fragile.
We don’t need a serviceable part-time RB. We need a RB with attitude and ability on the field…not watching his replacements from the sideline half the games.
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McFadden has Mega-star talent, as he displayed in 2010 and the first part of 2011. You don’t trade that away for a couple mid-round picks (which is what we would get for a RB coming off an injury).
Can the trade McFadden talk, it is silly.
He is under contract for 2 more years. He will be given every opportunity.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:56 pm
How is it San Diego is only 30 minutes away?
Than why the F am I flying into Ontario?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:57 pm
DMC will thrive in the 1 cut & go ZBS..
Just like the KC game his rookie year..
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Don’t like the Knapp hire. Figure if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Would have been more comfortable retaining Saunders as OC. This would have had two advantages; continuity and an OC whose history is more in tune with the pass happy offensive schemes that are successful and prevalent in today’s NFL.
To those who keep advocating trading DMAC…please include in your post what picks you would accept in return AND who you would realistically draft with those picks. In a few years we’ll be able to grade your proposed trade. I’ll go on record now as saying keeping DMAC is the way to go. I predict he rebounds from his injury and will prove himself to be an elite RB and the Raid’s BEST player.
I’ll also predict that by the end of next year, we’ll be including Slowlando in discussions of ‘greatest BUSTS ever’ and it won’t be because he visited Pam Anderson’s plastic surgeon.
DUMP SLOWLANDO.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:59 pm
McFadden has Mega-star talent, as he displayed in 2010 and the first part of 2011. You don’t trade that away for a couple mid-round picks (which is what we would get for a RB coming off an injury).
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Agreed!
What if the Lambs offered their 1st, 3rd, and a player?
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:00 pm
SAUNDERS DIDNT CALL PLAYS!!!!!!
There were only elements of his play book in Hue’s playbook.
Our offense wasnt that good!!!
So for the last time can we stop all the “Saunders should have been retained for continuity sake”
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:00 pm
J Hill Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:59 pm
McFadden has Mega-star talent, as he displayed in 2010 and the first part of 2011. You don’t trade that away for a couple mid-round picks (which is what we would get for a RB coming off an injury).
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Agreed!
What if the Lambs offered their 1st, 3rd, and a player?
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Who are the Lambs again?..
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:00 pm
513.J Hill Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:59 pm
McFadden has Mega-star talent, as he displayed in 2010 and the first part of 2011. You don’t trade that away for a couple mid-round picks (which is what we would get for a RB coming off an injury).
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Agreed!
What if the Lambs offered their 1st, 3rd, and a player?
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Then I would pack McFadden’s bags for him.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Ontario is probably much cheaper.
There’s probably some company accountant out there running your look at the bottom line smack, lol.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Trade DMC + re-sign MBush + bring in another young RB for competition = Smart GM’ing
Keep DMC?? Sure, he really can be great! But it’s high-stakes gambling…and I’d prefer to gamble with someone who doesn’t have health issues every year he plays.
Lunch!
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:02 pm
J,
You aren’t going to embaress me and tee off from the golds are you?
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Did I just read somewhere that Crocodile Dundee died?
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Or was it an old dude named Dundee who looked like a Crocodile?
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:05 pm
As long as you don’t embarass me and try and tee off from the whites!
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:05 pm
And…I already said what I think DMC would bring this year: a 2nd a 5th…or a 2nd this year and a 3rd next year. Any team offers us those picks (early-to-middle of the rounds), and we should sit up and pay attention.
Now lunch!
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:05 pm
There’s probably some company accountant out there running your look at the bottom line smack, lol
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I bet they booked me the double queen room too.
Bastards.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Angelo Dundee.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:08 pm
GOOOOO GIANTS!
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:10 pm
95.7 says that Rod Woodson “not a big fan of Hue Jackson.” Says that Rod Woodson would have left if Hue was retained…
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It would be interesting if Hue gets hired as the Steelers OC & Rod gets hired as the Bengals DB Coach
heated rivalry in many ways!
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:10 pm
510.Just Fire Baby Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:56 pm
How is it San Diego is only 30 minutes away?
Than why the F am I flying into Ontario?
Yeah, it’s probably cheaper, because I know SD has an airport!
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:12 pm
why are a bunch of Raiders fans meeting up in SD?
nail salon?
sounds sort of 49erish … ick!
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:14 pm
I am not part of the trade Dmac legion but if I was, I would not trade him simply because he is injury prone. People who think you trade a RB for having foot issues are total idiots. Look at the entire league, all top flight running backs miss time (Foster, Peterson, CJ, etc…)Dmac had a mid foot sprain, those dont happen every damned year, he hasnt had a knee, a neck, or concussions, those are reasons to trade or cut somebody. I dont think the Vikings are trading AP for picks and he has had injuries all throughout his football career.
If you trade Dmac, you trade him if you get a Carson Palmer kind of deal that will improve your ball club. I just checked and the last decade no SB winning team has a had a star top 5 rb per say. You can win SB’s without a great running game, but you better have a good QB, a great passing attack or great defense, one or the other. Right now, the Raiders dont have either of the two, so if you trade Dmac, you trade him to improve in those areas PERIOD
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:14 pm
1000 more posts and we get a new blog !!!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:14 pm
That Zuckerberg FB guy is about to be worth $30 billion.
That is $3 million for every day he has been alive!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Anybody ever shipped their sticks straight to the course?
I know you can do this through FedEx, but I sat next to some dude on a plane to Vegas, that said there is some specialty companies that do it as well.
I sure in the hell don’t feel like hauling my sticks around the airport.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:23 pm
throw darts.. they are easier to carry !!!
but they wont let you take them on the plane !!! lol lol lol
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Anybody listen to fsn the Rome show yesterday.?? He had Romo on our previous linebacker and it e said that Mr Davis didn’t like anyone to touch him. He said that he would almost go in convulsions if someone would put their hands on him, lol. Romo said he was the only one that could put his arm around AD with out getting yelled at. Fuggg k. Greene as our lb coach would like Romo instead.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:27 pm
SAUNDERS DIDNT CALL PLAYS!!!!!!
There were only elements of his play book in Hue’s playbook.
Our offense wasnt that good!!!
So for the last time can we stop all the “Saunders should have been retained for continuity sake”
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No. Unless you believe that retaining the current OC has no bearing on continuity. Unless you think that bringing in a new OC with an entirely different playbook and scheme promotes continuity.
Don’t know about you, but I was pretty satisfied with the O’s performance last year. I was looking forward to seeing what would happen with Palmer in place from day one, and a healthy DMAC and WR corps.
Was hoping to keep most elements of the offense intact. Was hoping DA would mainly concentrate on fixing the defense and McKenzie would reshape the staff and personnel on that side.
DUMP SLOWLANDO.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:28 pm
“I believe this year was his first year missing more than 3-4 games. Frank Gore never played a whole 16 game season until this year. RBs take a beating man,
With that said I would rather have DMC for 12 games than not have him at all.”
Look at the numbers:
In the last 4 years Frank Gore has started:
2011 15 games
2010 11 games
2009 14 games
2008 14 games
McFadden Games Started
2011 7 games
2010 13 games
2009 8 games
2008 5 games
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:28 pm
the ZBS is known for making average RB’s look good.
LaMont Jordan & Justin Fargas were 1,000 yard rushers back in the day.
So were guys like Reuben Droughns, Olandis Gary, Mike Anderson & Terrell Davis in Dungver, right?
remember Adimchinobe Echemandu looking like a future Pro Bowler in the Preseason?
remember Ron Dayne & Steve Slaton looking studly against us?
I think it’s far too soon to say DMAC can’t run in the zbs. He was a rookie in 2008 with a shoulder injury and turf toe on both feet!
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Romo as LBer coach?
Only thing he could help them with is getting juiced up on HGH or roids.
Greene has actual coaching experience….I am tired of pulling guys off the street and pretending they are coaches (Woodson, Biekert, Wiz).
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:30 pm
well if we got Romo as D.C. we wouldnt have to worry about players getting busted for illegel substances.. he knows how to mask that sh1T REAL GOOD !!!!
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:31 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:27 pm
SAUNDERS DIDNT CALL PLAYS!!!!!!
There were only elements of his play book in Hue’s playbook.
Our offense wasnt that good!!!
So for the last time can we stop all the “Saunders should have been retained for continuity sake”
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No. Unless you believe that retaining the current OC has no bearing on continuity. Unless you think that bringing in a new OC with an entirely different playbook and scheme promotes continuity.
Don’t know about you, but I was pretty satisfied with the O’s performance last year. I was looking forward to seeing what would happen with Palmer in place from day one, and a healthy DMAC and WR corps.
Was hoping to keep most elements of the offense intact. Was hoping DA would mainly concentrate on fixing the defense and McKenzie would reshape the staff and personnel on that side.
DUMP SLOWLANDO.
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No, I have clearly stated from day one after Hue got fired, Continuity is not needed here.
And no I wasnt satisfied with the O’s performance.
We werent that good. We were average.
Average offenses dont need to stay intact for continuity.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:33 pm
537.Silverandblack666 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:28 pm
“I believe this year was his first year missing more than 3-4 games. Frank Gore never played a whole 16 game season until this year. RBs take a beating man,
With that said I would rather have DMC for 12 games than not have him at all.”
Look at the numbers:
In the last 4 years Frank Gore has started:
2011 15 games
2010 11 games
2009 14 games
2008 14 games
McFadden Games Started
2011 7 games
2010 13 games
2009 8 games
2008 5 games
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So McFadden started 20 of 23 games during one stretch. No reason he can’t do that again.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:34 pm
They both have sb rings wtf ?you must like the long blonde hair.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:36 pm
543.DEATHROW 55 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:34 pm
They both have sb rings wtf ?you must like the long blonde hair.
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Again, one has actual coaching experience….the other one sleeps in a hyperbaric chamber and doses himself with his wife’s hormones.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
“@Jerrymcd: Tom Cable, a ZBS hard-liner, told me a few years back very few teams _ including Houston _ were strictly ZBS. Most teams had a blend.”
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and Jerry? What’s the point?
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:38 pm
545.Mum-O-killowe Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
“@Jerrymcd: Tom Cable, a ZBS hard-liner, told me a few years back very few teams _ including Houston _ were strictly ZBS. Most teams had a blend.”
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and Jerry? What’s the point?
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Blend this Cable! I just want the Raiders to pick one thing and do it well, instead of doing several things poorly.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Scientists recently discovered a planet orbiting a sun in its habitable zone, meaning it may support life….and it is only 22 light years away from Earth! It has been named GJ667Cc.
My sources tell me that Mark Davis is looking into building the Raiders a new stadium on planet GJ667Cc
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Side benefit of those super colliders countries are spending billions on? Plasma fuel.
Not only can Corps patent what ever new “dark elements” they discover, they can find a way to generate plasma fuel that can power space ships to reach that plantet in our life time.
Good news for the 500 million (see the Georgia Runestones) but terrible news for the rest…
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Hope he improves and plays up to potential. Maybe a redgime change will help that. If not I agree about dumping Rolando. He may be suspended or in prison b4 we get the chance though. POW!
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:42 pm
@Jerrymcd Jerry McDonald
Tom Cable, a ZBS hard-liner, told me a few years back very few teams _ including Houston _ were strictly ZBS. Most teams had a blend.
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I’ve been saying this for days. Time for people to stop freaking out about the ZBS. Especially considering some of the top offensive teams use plenty of it.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Mum-O-killowe Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
“@Jerrymcd: Tom Cable, a ZBS hard-liner, told me a few years back very few teams _ including Houston _ were strictly ZBS. Most teams had a blend.”
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and Jerry? What’s the point?
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I think he’s saying that it’s very doubtful the Raiders will revert to a full blown ZBS next season, so everybody calm down.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:43 pm
I actually read Romo’s book. He wrote in there when he got to Denver, he helped change the nutrition habits of players. Before he got there he said team meals consisted of McDonalds. He changed them to rich in protein fat free foods. He also got everybody to buy in to AES nutritional products. That is why he claims the Donks turned it around, when those changes took place. He claims he also got everybody to buy into his offseason conditioning program which consisted of lots of stretching and running wind sprints all day (100, 200, then 400 meter sprints).
He probably spiked those AES protein shakes with some nandrolone or something.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:44 pm
dark matter, anti-matter, plasma fuel, I don’t care what they use, I just want to see live steaming video from planet GJ667Cc before I die!
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:46 pm
550. ALL teams are hybrid and run a lil this a lil that.
Allen was right that people place too much stock in lables 3-4, 4-3 base because they and Oakland all run variations.
3-4, 4-3, 5-2 ect ect. See it every week but some teams clearly have personnel suited one way or the other…like Oakland.
ZBS is a big deal if Oaklands going to use it as a “base” because you can run what ever you want but if the players aren’t suited you have to go get them and then get them to gel.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:47 pm
“@Jerrymcd: Tom Cable, a ZBS hard-liner, told me a few years back very few teams _ including Houston _ were strictly ZBS. Most teams had a blend.”
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Frank Pollack & Steve Wisniewski > Tom Cable & Jim Michalczik ???
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:48 pm
anybody hear about the pink goo in McDonalds hamburgers?
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:44 pm
dark matter, anti-matter, plasma fuel, I don’t care what they use, I just want to see live steaming video from planet GJ667Cc before I die!
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Maybe but we’ve never even been to the moon yet. All a ruse to justify $100s of billions on rocket tech for spy statelites and ICBMs.
Never explained how we defeated the radiation outside the Van Allen belt…
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:50 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:48 pm
anybody hear about the pink goo in McDonalds hamburgers?
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But its all perfectly legal. Bribed FDA to make “pink slime” a food classification.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:51 pm
It’ll be intereting to see which Raider FAs stay and which Reggie’s guts tell him to let walk.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:52 pm
anybody hear about the pink goo in McDonalds hamburgers?
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/02/02/12/mcdonalds-drops-use-pink-slime-hamburger-meat
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:52 pm
545.Mum-O-killowe Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
“@Jerrymcd: Tom Cable, a ZBS hard-liner, told me a few years back very few teams _ including Houston _ were strictly ZBS. Most teams had a blend.”
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and Jerry? What’s the point?
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I believe his point is that, while people are some freaking out because our new o-line coach comes from a team that ran mostly ZBS, there is no reason to suggest that we are abandoning power blocking altogether.
I made this point yesterday when folks were jumping off of bridges because the o-line was going to have to “learn a whole new system” and it would set the team back. That McFadden couldn’t be effective, and on and on.
NFL teams are scheme-diverse nowadays, both offensively AND defensively. Situational football is the deal now. The last holdover to the predominant scheme was probably Al Davis’ approach to defense, and we all saw how effective THAT was over the past several years.
It’s just like the WCO, which is causing its own group of suicide victims in here. There are many variations; Young was a mobile QB that ran the system. Favre was not a mobile QB, but that’s what they ran in GB when he was there. Both QBs won a lot of games, both are in the Hall of Fame.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:54 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:47 pm
“@Jerrymcd: Tom Cable, a ZBS hard-liner, told me a few years back very few teams _ including Houston _ were strictly ZBS. Most teams had a blend.”
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Frank Pollack & Steve Wisniewski > Tom Cable & Jim Michalczik ???
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Oh hell yes RR!
Good afternoon Nation.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Yo yo yo what it is, Blog McNuggets?
I’ve been representin’ mad hip hop flava down at the Ritz pool, my DJ set is going OFF and the shorties are gettin’ LOOSE
After my smoke break, I’m going to take a fly dump, then make a move on this Downtown Julie Brown look-a-like who’s been salivating over my prominent weiner-dog for the last hour.
Might give her a “few seconds of Heaven” in the hot tub, if you know what I’m talking about.
Meaning, I’m going to attempt to have sexual intercourse with her in the traditional doggy style position.
FLOWIN FRESH BEAT FROM THE HILLS OF BEVERLY TO THE STREETS
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:55 pm
JFB…
You might want to consider renting a car, instead of taking a cab..
Would be quite alot of dough for a cab. Only a 45-60 minute drive, depending on the time of day..
Plus, you’ll get a little bit of the “thrill” of the SO-CAL freeway driving experience…Speed limit is 65, but the traffic runs 80+ on the I-15 south.. Fun times….lol
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Branch will stay, Reece, Murphy, curry… Will stay.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Supposedly according to this conspiracy theorist Wilcock, the government has secret technologies that include “Star Gate” type of portals that can trasport a person from planet to planet instantenously stemming from advanced alien technology. Either that or Star or this guy took too much acid and watched way too much Star Trek.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Sugar coat it all you want, change of scheme means rebuild, retuning and restarting with new coaches / new players to fit that “base” scheme.
Oakland could use a change in atmosphere and discipline I just think fans are disappointed were changing again after doing so every few years or so for the better part of a decade.
Hopefully all Oakland needed was a transfusion and some azz kicking and we’ll be ready to compete with anyone.
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
“@Jerrymcd: Tom Cable, a ZBS hard-liner, told me a few years back very few teams _ including Houston _ were strictly ZBS. Most teams had a blend.
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Thanks Jerry, for holding that in your pocket, from a “few years back”, for no FCKING APPARENT REASON, and letting us go around and around on the topic.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:00 pm
556.RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:44 pm
dark matter, anti-matter, plasma fuel, I don’t care what they use, I just want to see live steaming video from planet GJ667Cc before I die!
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Maybe but we’ve never even been to the moon yet. All a ruse to justify $100s of billions on rocket tech for spy statelites and ICBMs.
Never explained how we defeated the radiation outside the Van Allen belt…
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http://www.wwheaton.com/waw/mad/mad19.html
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:00 pm
909,
Good looking out, but I ain’t paying for it.
And I drive like an old lady, so that probably wouldn’t fly either, lol.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Branch will stay, Reece, Murphy, curry… Will stay.
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DR55,
Curry & Murphy aren’t even FA’s.
I’ll fix it for you.
Reece, Bryant, Satele, Branch & Giordano will stay!
Mike Bush ???
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:00 pm
537.Silverandblack666 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:28 pm
“I believe this year was his first year missing more than 3-4 games. Frank Gore never played a whole 16 game season until this year. RBs take a beating man,
With that said I would rather have DMC for 12 games than not have him at all.”
Look at the numbers:
In the last 4 years Frank Gore has started:
2011 15 games
2010 11 games
2009 14 games
2008 14 games
McFadden Games Started
2011 7 games
2010 13 games
2009 8 games
2008 5 games
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LMFAO!! NOT THIS BS AGAIN
THOSE ARE GAMES STARTED, CORRECT? NOT GAMES PLAYED, OK?
We all know how the Cable guy loved him some Fargas and the ZBS, most on here would btch about this all the time, Cable and Knapp had no idea how to use DMC because they are not creative OCs.
You can post misleading numbers all you want but I do know the truth.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Massah Beecham is another RMR knock off. Note the subtle racism he sprinkles. yaaawn…
Invest in a life. Or the opposite.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:03 pm
He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 2005 NFL Draft in the sixth round, 200th overall.
In the 2007 season, Myers showed his versatility by starting the season as an offensive guard before shifting to center, replacing an injured Tom Nalen.
Houston Texans
A restricted free agent in the 2008 offseason, Myers was involved in a sign-and-trade on March 17. The Broncos signed him to a four-year, $11 million contract with $3 million guaranteed and then traded him to the Houston Texans in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.[1]
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Raider Nation, please welcome your NEW Starting C Chris Myers…
Leave Wiz at LG
Barksdale at RG or RT
The other RT-RG???
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:03 pm
No, I have clearly stated from day one after Hue got fired, Continuity is not needed here.
And no I wasnt satisfied with the O’s performance.
We werent that good. We were average.
Average offenses dont need to stay intact for continuity.
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Guess we’ll have to agree to disagree.
There were times the offense was disappointing. It certainly wasn’t dominant. Still, we’ve seen glimpses that indicate that at full strength the O is capable of being one of the better units in the NFL.
I think continuity is important.
Having said that, I wouldn’t be opposed to bringing in a new OC and staff if I thought the new coordinator was an improvement. I’d rather be right than consistent.
Do you believe that Knapp is an improvement over Saunders ?
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:05 pm
DMC is the best back in the game.
Ball retention. Improved.
Field vision. Improved
Hands best on the team.
Finishes runs.
Protection vastly improved.
He just hasn’t been healthy enough to remain viable.
Its a toss up. Keep him and risk him staying injured or trade him and hope he stays injury riddled.
Sad.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Have we Franchised Giordano yet?!?!
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Raider Nation, please welcome your NEW Starting C Chris Myers…
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check it out, Raccoon!
The Texans “won’t break the bank” to keep free agents C Chris Myers, RG Mike Brisiel, TE Joel Dreessen, and K Neil Rackers, according to the Houston Chronicle.
That doesn’t mean the Texans won’t make every effort to retain the foursome, but they’re already up against the salary cap with Mario Williams and Arian Foster as the top priorities. Myers was arguably the top center in the NFL in 2011, though he’s a purely a fit for zone-blocking teams.
Jan 25 – 10:33 AM
Source: Houston Chronicle
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Maybe even keep Satelelele and Play the best C RG combo of the two. Then Barks can concentrate on RT.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Barksdale at RG or RT
The other RT-RG???
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Savage Carlisle is firmly entrenched as our RG.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:06 pm
574. FK no. Whos got the ring? Knapp’s not horrible and with some weapons who knows but Saunders is demonstrably better.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Sign Branch as a kickoff return specialist and then sign a REAL SS to play on defense.
Time to play some defense McKenzie!
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Have we Franchised Giordano yet?!?!
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DD,
give it a few months!
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Again, it would not surprise me to see Curry get cut. He’s owed $5.5 million in 2012, and when he restructured his deal with Seattle it was so they wouldn’t be on the hook for any salary if they cut him after the season.
Of course, he seems to like it here and the unfortunate truth is he might be the best tackler in the Raider front seven. It’s very possible he’ll restructure.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:08 pm
I am down with that RR!
Get it done McKenzie!
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:08 pm
You can post misleading numbers all you want but I do know the truth
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Well then you’d know the reason Fargas played over McFadden was due to the fact McFadden was INJURED-HE COULDN’T PLAY.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:08 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Sugar coat it all you want, change of scheme means rebuild, retuning and restarting with new coaches / new players to fit that “base” scheme.
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You do realize that four of our five starting linemen were here when we last ran ZBS, right?
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:08 pm
577. Would take Mario Williams
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:09 pm
sign a REAL SS to play on defense.
Time to play some defense McKenzie!
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Dakota,
Giordano is so good he deserves TWO contracts.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:09 pm
586. Right and they were great and we won alot.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Sign Branch as a kickoff return specialist and then sign a REAL SS to play on defense.
Time to play some defense McKenzie!
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Branch is a baller. One of the better young safeties in the league.
He’ll make the Pro Bowl this year. Mark my words.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Off to do some work. RAIDERS!
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:10 pm
585.lefty12 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:08 pm
You can post misleading numbers all you want but I do know the truth
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Well then you’d know the reason Fargas played over McFadden was due to the fact McFadden was INJURED-HE COULDN’T PLAY.
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BS, when McFadden, Bush and Fargas were all active Fargas was still getting the majority of the carries, and Bush and McFadden were splitting about 13.5 carries. It was a joke.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:11 pm
It’s very possible he’ll restructure.
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YA,
Aaron Curry will get 3-years $10 million
tear up that old contract!
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Sign Branch as a kickoff return specialist and then sign a REAL SS to play on defense.
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Another classic Hue-ism.
Put a guy back there, than claim you had no idea he was that good, than talk about how great he is all the next week, and than never use him again.
Awesome.
Addition by subtraction.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:11 pm
590.DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Sign Branch as a kickoff return specialist and then sign a REAL SS to play on defense.
Time to play some defense McKenzie!
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Branch is a baller. One of the better young safeties in the league.
He’ll make the Pro Bowl this year. Mark my words.
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Maybe as a kick returner lol.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:11 pm
577. Would take Mario Williams
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Yeah, Ron Wolf’s first move as the Packers GM was to get Reggie White and it would be fitting if the proteggee of Wolf would try and get Mario Williams….
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Yo, the Beeech Dawg LOVES when a newbie blog virgin tries to step in the ring, only to get my patent, signature smack down!
Lil nerd, I’ve been holding it down VIP style when the blog only existed in your wet dreams
Now I always have room in my stable of minions for more faithful Beech Dawg worshipers, but you’ll have to come harder than that.
You’re probably not up to the challenge, but it’s cool – the Beeech Diggity loves to see blog virgins fail!
HOLLA TO THE WEST COAST, DA BEST COAST, TWIZZLE
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RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Massah Beecham is another RMR knock off. Note the subtle racism he sprinkles. yaaawn…
Invest in a life. Or the opposite.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:11 pm
590.DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Sign Branch as a kickoff return specialist and then sign a REAL SS to play on defense.
Time to play some defense McKenzie!
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Branch is a baller. One of the better young safeties in the league.
He’ll make the Pro Bowl this year. Mark my words.
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Maybe as a kick returner lol.
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Zzzzz…
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
An emphasis on zone blocking would help Wisniewski stick at LG, and would better cater to Satele and Carlisle’s strengths.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
An emphasis on zone blocking would help Wisniewski stick at LG, and would better cater to Satele and Carlisle’s strengths.
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Also make it easy on a young tackle..
Might also negate us from having to get a big FA o-lineman..
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:16 pm
That doesn’t mean the Texans won’t make every effort to retain the foursome, but they’re already up against the salary cap with Mario Williams and Arian Foster as the top priorities. Myers was arguably the top center in the NFL in 2011, though he’s a purely a fit for zone-blocking teams.
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Interesting, some in here seem to think it doesn’t matter what scheme you use because everybody uses both.
Well it sure does matter when you have to draft or sign certain types of players to play in a ZBS or a power, so it is kind of a big deal, NO?
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:16 pm
So really RT is the only real position of need?
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Watched Branch look lost and miss tackles for his first few years, now he just happens to have a decent year in his contract year?
Offer him an average contract for a SS, if he passes, then watch him go disappoint some other team with a huge contract.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:19 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:16 pm
So really RT is the only real position of need?
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Yep. Same as before.
Barksdale and Campbell will both get a shot at the job in camp.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Watched Branch look lost and miss tackles for his first few years, now he just happens to have a decent year in his contract year?
Offer him an average contract for a SS, if he passes, then watch him go disappoint some other team with a huge contract.
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He’s put together 2 good seasons back 2 back.
Letting him leave would make an already shaky secondary even shakier.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Sign Branch as a kickoff return specialist and then sign a REAL SS to play on defense.
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Another classic Hue-ism.
Put a guy back there, than claim you had no idea he was that good, than talk about how great he is all the next week, and than never use him again.
Awesome.
Addition by subtraction.
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Example of mis-information.
Foolish to risk the leading tackler and best defensive player on your sagging defense returning kicks full time when Moore or Ford was coming back.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:20 pm
McFadden was injured(turf toe) Sept. 14 of his rookie year.Maybe they should have played him hurt instead of protecting him for the future.It seems he is always going to be injured anyway.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Veldheer, Satele, Carlisle, Barnes. All on the roster when we last had ZBS as our primary scheme.
Heyer played for the Rat for two years in Washington. Wisniewski and Barksdale are entering their second year in the league. Even if they didn’t run SOME zone in college (doubtful) they are still quite coachable in the scheme.
Roster overhaul? Don’t think so.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Foolish to risk the leading tackler and best defensive player on your sagging defense returning kicks full time when Moore or Ford was coming back.
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Agree 110%.
But our former HC felt the need to think he was the coolest dude around and could just schlepp off a bunch of nonsense to the media and the fans.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Well then you’d know the reason Fargas played over McFadden was due to the fact McFadden was INJURED-HE COULDN’T PLAY.
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C’MON MAN, Everybody knows Cable had a hard on for Fargas, thats why Fargas started, almost everybody I knew would btch about Cable starting Fargas over DMC, what you can’t remember? Now do you, OK? NEXT
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:23 pm
I know Branch was a former CB, but do you think it is fair to expect your SS to match up against a #1, #2 or a really good #3 receiver in man coverage?
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Tyvon Branch is excellent in run support, but our run defense sucks.
He’s excellent in coverage, but our secondary gave up 60 TD passes the past two seasons.
how much are we gonna offer this guy, again?
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:26 pm
I’m with Dakota.
buyer beware with Bush and Branch
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Tyvon Branch is excellent in run support, but our run defense sucks.
He’s excellent in coverage, but our secondary gave up 60 TD passes the past two seasons.
how much are we gonna offer this guy, again?
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I know, I know, but Branch is AWESOME in Madden!
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:29 pm
612.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Tyvon Branch is excellent in run support, but our run defense sucks.
He’s excellent in coverage, but our secondary gave up 60 TD passes the past two seasons.
how much are we gonna offer this guy, again?
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The dude is waaaaay overrated. Can’t count the number of times I saw him near a TD in the end zone with a clueless look on his face, or watched him get juked out of his jock on a big run play over the years.
Huff can go too. What good is a safety who can only cover TEs?
bye bye losers!
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Mike Bush = Natrone Means
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:30 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Tyvon Branch is excellent in run support, but our run defense sucks.
He’s excellent in coverage, but our secondary gave up 60 TD passes the past two seasons.
how much are we gonna offer this guy, again?
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By that logic you wouldnt want Charles Woodson, because the Packers were dead last in defense.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Manusky going to the Colts…so he’s out. Guess he felt better about his chances with Chuck Pagano.
“New Raiders G.M. Reggie McKenzie knows Whitt from their time together in Green Bay, where the 33-year-old rising position coach has helped develop former undrafted free agent cornerbacks Tramon Williams and Sam Shields into starters. The Packers, however, can opt to decline Oakland’s request to interview Whitt because the promotion offered does not involve a head-coaching job.
Whitt has been on the Packers’ staff since 2008. In Oakland, Whitt would answer to defensive-minded new head coach Dennis Allen.”
Source; Pro Football Talk
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:32 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
An emphasis on zone blocking would help Wisniewski stick at LG, and would better cater to Satele and Carlisle’s strengths.
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Also make it easy on a young tackle..
Might also negate us from having to get a big FA o-lineman..
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If we get Myers from Houston we can play the best LG, C, RG combo between:
Wiz
Satelelele
Coop
Myers
Barks
Best 3 win a starting spot the other two are depth. Draft a RT, it will be the only concern. Maybe Barks or Campbell can win the job.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:33 pm
I know, I know, but Branch is AWESOME in Madden!
The dude is waaaaay overrated. Can’t count the number of times I saw him near a TD in the end zone with a clueless look on his face, or watched him get juked out of his jock on a big run play over the years.
Huff can go too. What good is a safety who can only cover TEs?
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Jhill is a film junkie and I remember the season before last (under Marshall) he pointed out TB being downright atrocious against both the run AND pass
Chuck B made him a player ???
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:33 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:52 pm
anybody hear about the pink goo in McDonalds hamburgers?
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/02/02/12/mcdonalds-drops-use-pink-slime-hamburger-meat
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I’m surprised our dictatorial government allowed this. (not)
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:33 pm
@Rockstar
Who would you like as the #2 back?
Also, how many runningbacks should we carry?
4, Also I do not count Rock….
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Branch might be a priority to bring back – he’ll be offered a pretty big sum if he’s franchised, then we’d risk losing Bush.
“The Raiders are expected to place a priority on re-signing free agent SS Tyvon Branch.
Branch led the team with 109 tackles, excelling in run support while holding his own in coverage. New coach Dennis Allen comes from the Gregg Williams school of blitzing, so Branch’s role could be expanded if the Raiders are successful in bringing him back”
Source; Rotoworld
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
For the money IDK if Myers is worth it thought.. Is he gonna be that much of an upgrade.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
By that logic you wouldnt want Charles Woodson, because the Packers were dead last in defense
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Agreed. C-Wood is overrated and long in the tooth!
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
KoolKell Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:33 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:52 pm
anybody hear about the pink goo in McDonalds hamburgers?
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/02/02/12/mcdonalds-drops-use-pink-slime-hamburger-meat
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I’m surprised our dictatorial government allowed this. (not)
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I’m lovin it! (ugh)
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Interesting, some in here seem to think it doesn’t matter what scheme you use because everybody uses both.
Well it sure does matter when you have to draft or sign certain types of players to play in a ZBS or a power, so it is kind of a big deal, NO?
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It’s not that it doesn’t matter. It’s that one isn’t inherently better than the other, and that most teams use both. Some teams lean heavily one way or another. Ravens are known to emphasize power blocking, Texans zone, etc..
Like with ANY position in the NFL, certain players excel at different things. With the offensive line, some players are better in space. Some players are better in a phone booth. Some players get to the second level quickly, others don’t. The key is identifying what a player is good at and then putting him in a position to use the strengths of his skill set.
With the Raiders, their linemen tend to be more athletic. Satele and Carlisle are along the lines of Myers and Brisiel. If the emphasis was on power blocking, Wisniewski’s best position would be C. With more emphasis on zone blocking, he’d be fit at either C or OG.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
By that logic you wouldnt want Charles Woodson, because the Packers were dead last in defense
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Agreed. C-Wood is overrated and long in the tooth!
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Zzzz..
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:37 pm
JFB…
Sweet, company picking up the tab…
I’ve takin a cab or five from ONT.. All those dudes think they’re trying out for NASCAR.. You just might have a helluva a ride down to Temecula..Pull that belt tight, and hang on….
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Barksdale at RG or RT
The other RT-RG???
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Savage Carlisle is firmly entrenched as our RG.
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If you were to incorporate a gay lisp in this statement it would have greater affect. lol
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Dakota Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Watched Branch look lost and miss tackles for his first few years, now he just happens to have a decent year in his contract year?
Offer him an average contract for a SS, if he passes, then watch him go disappoint some other team with a huge contract.
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also 109 tackles mean the linebackers or dt’s werent getting stops, and Branch was making tackles when the opposing team had a first down – its the tackles for loss category thats the main one.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:39 pm
SamBorg, the Raider blog Star Trek dweebo is back!
Brah, try not to have an all out NERD MELTDOWN this time where you start talking Clingon and tinkling your sweat pants.
Remember how embarrassing that was for you last time? Although we all had a sweet laugh at your gnarly crash and burn!
Speaking of smackdowns, there was this one Star Trek tool bag I used to pour my Kearns on at AM/PM back in the day.
Sure, it was a waste of $1.85, but you can’t put a price tag on joy.
HOLLA!
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:41 pm
I actually like the Whitt idea for DC. Yes, he’s young, but it’s not like he’s running the D on his own.
He also had a pretty big hand in developing GB’s young corners and could be a big help with DVD’s and Chekwa’s growth as NFL players.
Also, if things go well he could be here for more than a couple of years. Teams probably won’t start looking at a guy to be their HC unntil he’s in at least his late 30’s. There are exceptions of course, and obviously I’m projecting a little, but it is important to look beyond just this next season or two.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:41 pm
dont see what al of the whining about saunders is about. It isnt like the stop gap qb played well in that system, in fact he flat out stunk up the joint. Why not start fresh, under a new coach, and give mr stop gap a chance to redeem himself. Maybe he can play better in knapps system than he did under hu jack and suanders, although thats is difficult for me to see actually happening.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:41 pm
It’s confirmed….9ers are getting a new stadium and are moving to Santa Clara in 2015!!
WTF….NFL is also funding them with $$??
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:41 pm
“Realtruraider”
The post clearly states GAMES STARTED not GAMES PLAYED.
Why is that so hard for you to deal with its plain as can be written in English.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:42 pm
@CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Raiders hire Justin Griffith as offensive quality control coach. Eric Sanders returns as defensive quality control coach.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:43 pm
from the Raider web site:
The Oakland Raiders have added seven coaches to the 2012 coaching staff, including three assistants who were with the Silver and Black last season.
The Oakland Raiders have added seven coaches to the 2012 coaching staff, including three assistants who were with the Silver and Black last season.
Kelly Skipper returns for his sixth season with the Raiders and his fourth as running backs coach, while Frank Pollack joins the Silver and Black as offensive line coach. Steve Wisniewski will serve as assistant offensive line coach after spending last season in the same capacity, while Al Miller joins the staff as strength and conditioning coach and will be assisted by John Grieco. Defensive quality control coach Eric Sanders returns to the Raiders for his third season, while former Raiders fullback Justin Griffith assumes offensive quality control duties.
Skipper, who tutored tight ends for the Raiders for two years before taking over running back duties in 2009, oversaw a unit that ranked seventh in the NFL in rushing last season with an average of 131.9 yards per game. In 2010, the Silver and Black’s running game ranked second in the league in rushing (155.9 ypg.) and set a franchise record by averaging 4.9 yards per rushing attempt. The Brawley, Calif.-native joined the Raiders after coaching in numerous capacities at Washington State (2003-06), UCLA (1998-02) and his alma mater, Fresno State (1989-97).
Pollack comes to the Raiders after five years (2007-11) as the assistant offensive line coach for the Houston Texans. He helped tutor a unit that enabled the Texans to rank second in the NFL with a franchise-record 153 rushing yards per game last season. Pollack, who played nine years in the NFL with San Francisco and Denver, began his coaching career at Northern Arizona (2005-06).
Wisniewski returns for his second season on the Silver and Black’s coaching staff after helping the Raiders offensive line lead a potent rushing attack in 2011. He joined the staff after spending the 2010 season as strength and conditioning intern at Stanford. Wisniewski earned eight Pro Bowl selections and was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 1990s during his 13-year playing career with the Raiders.
A member of the USA Strength and Conditioning Hall of Fame, Miller brings two decades of NFL coaching experience to the Silver and Black, having previously coached for the Atlanta Falcons (1997-05), New York Giants (1993-96) and Denver Broncos (1985-92). Miller, who began his coaching career at Mississippi State in 1980, also served in a strength and conditioning capacity at Northwest Louisiana (1981) and under legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant at Alabama (1982-85).
Grieco comes to the Raider staff after serving as head strength and conditioning coach at the University of Louisiana at Monroe for two years. While at ULM, Grieco was named the top strength and conditioning coach in the nation by the Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society. Previously, Grieco oversaw the strength and conditioning efforts for 17 varsity programs at UNLV for four years.
Sanders returns for his third season with the Raiders and first as defensive quality control coach. A native of San Francisco, Sanders was an offensive assistant on the Raiders coaching staff for two years (2010-11).
Griffith, who played in 96 career games over seven pro seasons, begins his first season on an NFL coaching staff. Griffith played two years for the Raiders (2007-08), playing in 23 games with 14 starts.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:43 pm
@Master Beeecham
You haven’t shared your Super Bowl party plans yet!
Suggestion: Get your laies to cover themselves in bean dip and walk around with a plate of chips…somthing to start with.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Who would you like as the #2 back?
Also, how many runningbacks should we carry?
4, Also I do not count Rock….
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@Dutch
the ZBS is very RB friendly. If DMAC only plays 8 games we would do fine with Jones, Miller & Rankin back there
the O-Line performance & a devastating FB is way more crucial to our success in running the rock imo
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Also, an ESPN “insider” is posting the Payton has been cleared to play.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:44 pm
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Raiders hire Justin Griffith as offensive quality control coach. Eric Sanders returns as defensive quality control coach.
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Curious that they would retain the defensive quality control guy since there was absolutely no quality to be found in the Raider defense last season.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Edward Teach Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:41 pm
I actually like the Whitt idea for DC. Yes, he’s young, but it’s not like he’s running the D on his own.
He also had a pretty big hand in developing GB’s young corners and could be a big help with DVD’s and Chekwa’s growth as NFL players.
Also, if things go well he could be here for more than a couple of years. Teams probably won’t start looking at a guy to be their HC unntil he’s in at least his late 30’s. There are exceptions of course, and obviously I’m projecting a little, but it is important to look beyond just this next season or two.
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Co signed.
Could be great for longer term success.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Raiders hire Justin Griffith as offensive quality control coach. Eric Sanders returns as defensive quality control coach
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suhweet!
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Terrance Ganaway and Isaiah Pead will be targets for the Raiders in the draft. I like Ganaway a lot, big guy with speed.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:46 pm
R8eray Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:41 pm
It’s confirmed….9ers are getting a new stadium and are moving to Santa Clara in 2015!!
WTF….NFL is also funding them with $$??
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200 mil which is probably 20 to 25% of the actual cost.
Raiders should get in on that action and get the NFL to foot another 200 mil.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Repost for those who cant read well:
GAMES STARTED and I included GAMES PLAYED which are two very different categories that most of us can easily disseminate between.
Look at the numbers:
In the last 4 years Frank Gore has started:
2011 15 games played in 16
2010 11 games played in 11
2009 14 games played in 14
2008 14 games played in 14
McFadden Games Started vs played in
2011 7 games Started 7 games Played in
2010 13 games Stared 13 games played in
2009 8 games Stared 12 games played in
2008 5 games stared 13 games played in
Does that help you out a little there guy who cant tell the difference?
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Albert Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:44 pm
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Raiders hire Justin Griffith as offensive quality control coach. Eric Sanders returns as defensive quality control coach.
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Curious that they would retain the defensive quality control guy since there was absolutely no quality to be found in the Raider defense last season.
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He was on offense the past 2 years..
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:48 pm
It’s a loan by the way.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:49 pm
642.Albert Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:44 pm
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Raiders hire Justin Griffith as offensive quality control coach. Eric Sanders returns as defensive quality control coach.
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Curious that they would retain the defensive quality control guy since there was absolutely no quality to be found in the Raider defense last season.
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Lol. Probably felt bad that he couldn’t find any and volunteered to work for free this year if they would just let him keep looking.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:49 pm
That’s a good suggestion, but I refuse to plan a party around anything featuring the Cheats and that chick Ellen Brady.
Instead I’ll be sailing the Reggae Party boat and 75 VIP guests to Catalina Island, getting some romantic fellatio from some Cal State Long Beach sorority hos, macking on shrimp cocktails and doing ecstasy until my nads go numb.
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DutchRaider77 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:43 pm
@Master Beeecham
You haven’t shared your Super Bowl party plans yet!
Suggestion: Get your laies to cover themselves in bean dip and walk around with a plate of chips…somthing to start with.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:50 pm
@RaiderRockstar
True….
Remember Questin Griffin, RB in Denver? He was the size of a lawn Gnome, I remember defenders complained that they couldn’t see him…never really did anything after that.
Forgot about Miller…
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Beeecham, I hope your boat sinks.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Oops. Just read that he was on the other side of the ball last year.
Well, he WAS able to find some quality there. Maybe Allen is hoping he’ll find some on the other side.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Albert Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Beeecham, I hope your boat sinks.
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LOL
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:53 pm
641.qodrn1 Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Also, an ESPN “insider” is posting the Payton has been cleared to play.
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If we hadn’t traded for Palmer I would be screaming for the Raiders to go after Manning, especially since it will not cost a team any picks since the Colts will be forced to cut him before he gets his $28 million dollar bonus.
Since the Raiders are out, I’d like to see him end up in SF or NYJ. He deserves to be on a team with a great defense for once.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:53 pm
“Sanders returns for his third season with the Raiders and first as defensive quality control coach. A native of San Francisco, Sanders was an offensive assistant on the Raiders coaching staff for two years (2010-11).”
The guy with the 800 page play book an offensive expert is demoted to quality control coach of the defense because he was still under contract.
If Al Davis did this to a well respected coach instead of DA he would be crucified by the media all week for this.
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:53 pm
new post!
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 2nd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
For the money IDK if Myers is worth it thought.. Is he gonna be that much of an upgrade.
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The upgrade would be huge. At it gives us some serious depth and flexibility on the interior of our line. Myers has done a great job blocking some big time DT’s.
February 2nd, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Sounds like the Quality Control Coach was Al.
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