Dennis Allen transcript from NFL scouting combine
By Steve Corkran
Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 11:48 am in Oakland Raiders.
Jerry McDonald is covering the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis this week. He just attended the news conference of new Raiders coach Dennis Allen. Here is the transcript, as provided by Jerry:
Q: Raiders talking to a lot of linebackers and and D-ends at senior bowl, wimbley has contract issues, where are you with that?
Allen: I think obviously, defensively that is going to be a priority for us. I think I was really pleased with what the Raiders were able to do last year offensively. I know from having to defend against them, they were a real challenge to defend. Defensively, if you look at the defensive rankings, not too different than what the situation I came into last year with Denver. So it’s obviously a high priority for us and we’ve got to get better in that area.
Q: Where do things stand with Wimbley, Huff, players that may or may not have contract issues . . .
Allen: Right now, with all those guys, we’re looking at all our options and what we have to do from a financial standpoint to make sure we put ourselves in the best position to get the best players out there and be on our final 53-man roster. So between Reggie and myself, we’re working through all those scenarios right now.
Q: Expect more changes besides Stanford Routt?
Allen: Well, there will obviously be changes, I don’t know what those changes will be yet. Those are all the scenarios that we’re going through right now.
Q: Where are things with Bush, franchise tag candidate?
Allen: Again, we’re going to look at all those options. I won’t get into the specifics of exactly what we’re going to do and exactly what our plan is going to be, but I will tell you this, but we will look at all of our existing free agents, we’re going to look at all of our existing players that are under contract that have high numbers and we’re going to evaluate what we need to do to give the organization a chance to be successful.
Q: Excited about going up against Broncos twice a year?
Allen: I think I’m excited about going up against everybody next year. I wouldn’t single them out any differently. I obviously have a lot of respect for what they’ve done over there. I think John Elway, Brian Zanders, John Fox do a tremendous job and I know they’ll have the team ready to play whenever we go up against them and we’ll do our best to have our team ready to play going up against them.
Q: Mentioned at press conference think too much is made of 4-3, 3-4 system, have you identified a primary base defense or something working through?
Allen: Those are really all the things we’re still working through. We’ll see, after we go through free agency, after we go through the draft, which grouping gives us the best chance to be successful. I would expect that we’ll be very multiple in that regard.
Q: What can you tell us about Jason Tarver, your choice for D-coordinator?
Allen: I think Jason Tarver is an extremely bright young coach. He was a part of the San Francisco 49ers defenses, and I thought they were extremely well coached, extremely talented, when I interviewed Jason, there was no doubt in my mind that this is a guy who had answers for everything. I’m extremely excited about working with him, and I think, with him and the defensive staff as well as myself being involved in the defense, I’m excited about our opportunities.
Q: How hands on will you be with the defense?
Allen: I’ll be involved. I’ll be involved in both aspects of the team. Offense, defense, special teams, all of it. But I would say, especially this first year, I’ll probably spend a little bit more time with the defense.
Q: Thoughts on development of Rolando McClain?
Allen: He was a guy that was picked real high in the draft, and I still see a lot of talent in Rolando McClain. I got a chance to speak with him the other day. I think he’s excited about coming in, and being involved with the new regime. We’re going to give him every opportunity to prove that he’s the type of player that he’s capable of being. I think if he’s willing to come in and work and do the things we ask him to do, he’ll reach that potential.
Q: Greg Knapp’s offenses featured a lot of bootlegs, zone blocking, can Carson Palmer fit with Knapp’s scheme?
Allen: I think absolutely he can fit. And I also think that part of what we do as coaches is we have a system that we’re going to run, but we’re going to try and put our players in the best position for them to be successful. We’re not going to force-feed something if it doesn’t fit what a guy does really well, we’re not going to force-feed that. But I do think when you look at Carson Palmer, that he does have the same type of athleticism. He’s as athletic as Matt Schaub, who they had in Houston, to really be really be able to run that same package.
Q: Did you want to speak about Ed Donatell about a spot on your staff?
Allen: There are a lot of people that I considered, that I had on my list, and Ed would have been one of those guys that I had on my list, but I think once I had an opportunity to really sit down and talk to Jason, there was no question in my mind that he was the guy.
Q: When did you start getting into the draft?
Allen: Well, I spent the first couple of weeks trying to put together a coaching staff, so it was just really recently that we’ve really kind of gotten involved in the draft. We had the free agents that we had to evaluate as a coaching staff, and we’re kind of in the introductory process of getting ready for the draft.
Q: Is it less of a priority because you have so few picks?
Allen: No, I don’t think so. I told the coaching staff the other day, the most important thing that we can be doing right now is picking players, and making sure we got the right guys on our team, and so the offensive scheme, the defensive scheme, that’s going to take care of itself, but we’ve got to make sure we’ve got the right guys to be a part of this football team, so there’s nothing more important to us right now than making sure we get the right guys.
Q: How is McFadden’s foot, any chance he wouldn’t be back next year?
Allen: Not as far as I’m concerned. I think he’s an extremely dynamic player. Again, from playing the Oakland Raiders twice last year, they were much more challenging to defend when Darren McFadden was in the backfield, and having that kind of two-headed monster between him and Bush, that was a real challenge. Darren is a vital part of what we’re going to try and get done next year.
Q: Is his foot better?
Allen: Yes, his foot is better. He was back in town, working out last week, and we got a good evaluation on him. Darren will be ready to go whenever we get ready to kick off the season, that’s for sure.
Q: McFadden chronic foot problems, anything organization has looked at, practice fields, etc.?
Allen: We’re looking at everything within the organization, how we can improve in every aspect of the organization, and obviously practice fields is one of the things that we’re looking at. Is there something we can do to improve that, and is their a correlation between the foot injuries and the practice fields. If we can deduce there is a correlation between the two we’ll do everything we can to get them right.
Q: Matt Shaughnessy, Jacoby Ford, they’re good to go?
Allen: Absolutely, they’ll be ready to roll.
Q: Routt gone, any chance Huff is a corner?
Allen: Again, that question is to be determined after we find out exactly who we have on the team to find out what are options are. The one thing do I do know about Michael Huff is he’s an extremely good athlete and he has skills athletically of a corner, and so that obviously would be an option for us, but again, we won’t make any decisions along those lines until we know exactly what we got.
Q: How would you describe first couple of months on the job? Anything unexpected, surprises?
Allen: Fast. Fast. Well, I think one of the things that you find out as a head football coach is that it’s difficult to put together a good staff, because there’s a lot of guys that you might want to try to get that you can’t get out of other contracts and different roadblocks and hurdles that you got to jump over, but I think we weathered that storm and the one thing that I wanted to make sure that we did, was I didn’t want to rush into anything or hurry into anything, and I think having that patience allowed us to put together a good staff.
Q: Performance of offensive line last year part of the reason Steve Wisniewski was retained, for continiuity?
Allen: Yeah, I think keeping some of that continuity within the offensive line. I think there was an element there that we wanted some people that did have some knowledge of the Raiders organization and the way that things have been done in the past, and I think he’s obviously, I wouldn’t say he’s a bright young coach, but I’d say he’s a bright and up and coming coach and I was really impressed with him when I met him for the very first time.
Q: Raiders of past reputation for putting emphasis on speed. What’s your feeling on where 40 time fits into player evaluation?
Allen: It only fits after we find out whether this guy on tape when we look at him, if we feel like he’s a good football player. That’s where 40 times come into effect. If you got two guys that when you look at the tape, these guys are about the same football playing wise, well let’s take the faster guy. But we’re not going to take guys just because they run real fast. Because that doesn’t co-relate to being a good football player.
Q: How much of the team do you think you’ve actually spoken to, guys under contract?
Allen: I’ve probably spoken to about 75 percent of the team, and I think everybody is really excited about getting in and getting started and being a part of the offseason program and being a part of what we’re going to try and do and how we’re going to be a little bit different.
Q: Seymour part of long-term plan?
Allen: We’ve spoken with Richard, and he’s excited about the opportunity, and Richard is obviously part of our plans and we feel real good about Richard.
Q: Penalties such a big issue, how clear that up?
Allen: I think the first and foremost thing is guys have to be held accountable for their actions. That’s always what I believed in, and I think now with the organizational structure I feel about our ability to hold our guys accountable to do the right things, for the right reasons and doing it that way all the time. And we’ll preach that message and preach that message, and we’ll hold guys accountable to doing it the right way.
Q: How have you and Reggie worked together putting things together?
Allen: First and foremost, I think our relationship has been outstanding. We’ve discussed every situation that comes up, we’ve always discussed it. I’ve come to him with questions about coaching staff, he’s come to me with questions about personnel issues, and I think that’s the way you run a top quality organization, when your head coach and your general manager can see eye to eye, and can have conversations, and we might not always agree, but at the end of the day we’ve got to make sure we can come to the best decision for the Raiders and that’s what I’m excited about working with Reggie, because he’s a top quality human being and I think he’s an excellent talent evaluator.
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February 24th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Thanks Steve. Always good looking out!
February 24th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Other than philosophy, not a very candid interview. Might as well done a T.O/Rosenhaus and said “next question”
February 24th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Thanx Stevie
February 24th, 2012 at 11:52 am
I see Mac is a “first and foremost” guy.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:52 am
I got 5 on it!
February 24th, 2012 at 11:53 am
McFadden will be back next year
February 24th, 2012 at 11:55 am
how did Jason Campbell go from Mercedes Lindsay to Jenny Montes?
yuck!
who is he gonna date when he goes to Cleveland next year?
Vanessa Bayer ???
Yvette Nicole Brown ???
February 24th, 2012 at 11:57 am
From end of last post right b4 new post….
SilverAndBlackBleeder Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:32 am
if the knicks want to win, they better sit lin and start barron davis
lin had his 15 minutes its over
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Can’t agree with ya there my dude. Though I was raised in KY; I’m actually a life-long Knick fan, and seeing what Lin brings to the table (which isn’t amazing, but works for us) and his savvy-ness off the pick and roll which is perfect with Antoni’s (No D) system; I like his chances a lot more than I like Baron’s. Now, was Baron better in his hey-day? By far. But today’s a new day. I live in SoCal now and have for the past half decade so I’ve seen the Baron the Clipps got from the W’s. He isn’t the same guy. He either doesn’t want to play the right way and isn’t fully engaged, or he wants to play the right way but his body won’t let him. Baron will be cool off the bench, and anything he gives the Knicks is a bonus 4real4real.
The best thing for Baron to do now is share stories with fellow old head broke-down body buddy Mike Bibby on the bench on how the Pac-10 used to be a decent basketball conference. No, the Knicks aren’t going to win the East with Lin, but they wouldn’t with Baron either. That has a lot to do with Antoni (No D) coaching, and all the possessions they take off on defense, but that’s a different story. Lin will get ‘em out the first round this year and Knick fans need to be content with that with our recent history. Miami makes a lot of guards look horrible; not just Lin. Baron was 0 for 8 last night too….
February 24th, 2012 at 11:57 am
Defensively, if you look at the defensive rankings, not too different than what the situation I came into last year with Denver. So it’s obviously a high priority for us and we’ve got to get better in that area
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Ouch, Dennis!
2011 Raiders Defense = 2010 Donkey Defense?
February 24th, 2012 at 11:58 am
HUGE NEWS OUT OF THE BEEECH DAWG CAMP
Yo blog brahs, goobers & assorted dweebos
Oh and you too, Krappy
After a week of meetings with my all star production team, the Certified Platinum Posse, smoking almost a pound of Santa Cruz skunk weed and snapping the springs in the PARTYDUDE 8000 from overuse, I have a major announcement:
I am going to back to my reggae roots and starting a side project called Rasta Ganja.
Peace out, Mon, to Jamaica.
Of course I will continue recording and mass marketing my upcoming hip hop release Wrecks N Effect, so don’t run into the bathroom crying just yet
I’ve been rehearsing in the penthouse all week and am getting dread lock extensions this afternoon. I’m also trying to smoke more weed but my lips are getting chapped and I just ran out of Tiger Balm.
So let me run and take a watery dump and then I’ll hit you back with some sweet new Rasta Ganja lyrics
PRAISE BE TO BROTHER BOB MARLEY
February 24th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Lin is a joke and so are you DiKnight.
1 year from now nobody will remember J Lin.
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DKnight007 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:43 am
Lin proved he can play in this league and play well.
I get a kick out Warrior fans who are now rooting for Lin to fail….when he won’t.
The W’s screwed up by not properly evaluating him and letting him go prematurely and that lost asset cost them a shot at improving the team by either trading Ellis, Lin or Curry and bringing in a versatile big small forward or legit Center.
The W’s screwed up….AGAIN when it came to Lin.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:59 am
we will look at all of our existing free agents, we’re going to look at all of our existing players that are under contract that have high numbers and we’re going to evaluate what we need to do to give the organization a chance to be successful.
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Giordano will be back!!
February 24th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Allen: I think obviously, defensively that is going to be a priority for us. I think I was really pleased with what the Raiders were able to do last year offensively. I know from having to defend against them, they were a real challenge to defend. Defensively, if you look at the defensive rankings, not too different than what the situation I came into last year with Denver. So it’s obviously a high priority for us and we’ve got to get better in that area.
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How does Allen go from praising Bresnahan’s defense to calling them one of the worst defenses in one paragraph? That’s how!
February 24th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
I’ll be involved in both aspects of the team. Offense, defense, special teams, all of it. – DA
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thoughts, Hue Jax apologists?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
He was a guy that was picked real high in the draft, and I still see a lot of talent in Rolando McClain. I got a chance to speak with him the other day. I think he’s excited about coming in, and being involved with the new regime.
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Rolando McCLain = top 5 Raider in 2012
February 24th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Yeah, problem is that the rates have jumped in the last few years (Hurricanes). That is the major complaint from her family.
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nah, bad info. the real buggaboo is the sink hole coverage.
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WRONG!
http://www.insurance-website.com/Content/2011/01/12/report-55-percent-rate-hike-possible-for-some-florida-homeowners/
February 24th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
it didn’t take Allen long to have a little one-on-one chat with starting mlb McRussell, did it?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
DKnight007 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:43 am
Lin proved he can play in this league and play well.
I get a kick out Warrior fans who are now rooting for Lin to fail….when he won’t.
The W’s screwed up by not properly evaluating him and letting him go prematurely and that lost asset cost them a shot at improving the team by either trading Ellis, Lin or Curry and bringing in a versatile big small forward or legit Center.
The W’s screwed up….AGAIN when it came to Lin.
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classic overreaction
he proved that he can play, but he also proved he cant be a starting point guard, * the reason is simple.
He plays no defense and turns the ball over, averaging 6 turn overs a game.
Turn overs from the point guard will lose game for you in the play offs.
Davis should start, he will protect the ball and spread the ball to the play makers. The amount of minutes he plays can be near even with lin, but barron should start.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Yeah, baby!
February 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Looks like Seymour and McFadden will definitely be back.
And it’s sad that after all the corners Al has taken over the recent years, our top priority in this year’s draft once again is another cornerback… with interior D-line running a close 2nd…
February 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Jeremy Lin is getting unprecedented scrutiny, both good or bad.
Has a good week, he is an All-Star and on magazine covers.
Has a bad game, coming off a back-to-back night, on the road against the best defensive team this league has seen since the early 2000 Pistons, and he can’t play.
Can we get a little perspective here? The guy can play, is clearly not athletic enough to be an elite player, and will probably settle as a really good backup PG in the NBA.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
KK Munster why are you so happy did your ensure & prunes cocktail kick in ?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
How does Allen go from praising Bresnahan’s defense to calling them one of the worst defenses in one paragraph? That’s how!
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Where did he praise Bres’s D?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
301.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:47 am
Lin was good enough to beat the Lakers, but not the Heat!
Sorry Rockstar…Lin was really quiet when Kobe was on him…D-Fish took over and that is when he went off…my hats off to him…he is a solid player riding the wave, but I think Linsanity dies down towards playof time!
February 24th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Q: Greg Knapp’s offenses featured a lot of bootlegs, zone blocking, can Carson Palmer fit with Knapp’s scheme?
Allen: I think absolutely he can fit. And I also think that part of what we do as coaches is we have a system that we’re going to run, but we’re going to try and put our players in the best position for them to be successful. We’re not going to force-feed something if it doesn’t fit what a guy does really well, we’re not going to force-feed that. But I do think when you look at Carson Palmer, that he does have the same type of athleticism. He’s as athletic as Matt Schaub, who they had in Houston, to really be really be able to run that same package.
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Anybody still disputing the Knapp/Palmer duo being effective?
didn’t think so. nite nite
February 24th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
I’ll be involved in both aspects of the team. Offense, defense, special teams, all of it. – DA
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thoughts, Hue Jax apologists?
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LOL Hue Jackson got fired for saying he wanted to have control over Offense Defense and Special Teams.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Was there any question McFadden wouldn’t be back? Seymour will likely restructure or be cut.
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SilverAndBlackBleeder Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Looks like Seymour and McFadden will definitely be back.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Q: Did you want to speak about Ed Donatell about a spot on your staff?
Allen: There are a lot of people that I considered, that I had on my list, and Ed would have been one of those guys that I had on my list
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“would have” = we were denied permission by SF
February 24th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Dennis, hedged, when it came to Huff, coming back.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
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WRONG!
http://www.insurance-website.com/Content/2011/01/12/report-55-percent-rate-hike-possible-for-some-florida-homeowners/
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I had my policy cancelled by citizens over a small claim and then flipped for more than double the cost. Went from $2k to $5k at renewal time. Citizens isn’t the only insurer, but is probably the largest. I got my rates down to $2.7k, but only by increasing the deductibles, lowering the insured value to appraisal value, and declining hurricane and sink hole coverage.
But you are right, the insurance companies are sleazy in Florida and are always cutting out coverage and increasing rates to pay for past damage. That’s why Citizens is almost last man standing. It’s gotten to the point that insurance is worthless in FL, but required for the mortgage. If I ever pay off my home, I’m going insurance free.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Turnovers are a tad overrated.
Look at the league leaders in turnovers.
It’s Rondo, Kobe, Lebron, Westbrook, Derron Williams.
Not a bad list.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
MistaBrown Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Was there any question McFadden wouldn’t be back? Seymour will likely restructure or be cut.
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SilverAndBlackBleeder Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Looks like Seymour and McFadden will definitely be back.
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Not necessarily a question of him not being able to play, but people had to take the thoughts and rumors of him getting traded for draft picks somewhat seriously….
February 24th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/54177/darren-mcfadden-is-in-oaklands-plans
DMAC will be an Oakland Raider IN 2012. I told you guys DMAC would not be traded. The guy still sells more jerseys than any player on the entire team.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Here is the story.
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INDIANAPOLIS — We can forget about the idea of the Oakland Raiders trading running back Darren McFadden.
Darren McFadden
#20 RB
Oakland Raiders
2011 STATS
Rush
113Yds
614TD
4Rec
19Yds
154TD
1New Oakland coach Dennis Allen indicated that the running back will be part of the team’s plans moving forward. There has been speculation McFadden could be traded in an attempt for Oakland to recoup draft picks. The Raiders have very few picks this year.
“As far as I’m concerned he is,” Allen said Friday when asked if McFadden is in Oakland’s future plans.
The former Denver defensive coordinator said the Raiders were “much more” difficult to defend last season when McFadden was in the lineup. McFadden was lost for the season on Oct. 23 with a foot injury. Allen said Friday that McFadden is healthy and will be ready for training camp.
The Raiders are planning to move back to a zone-blocking scheme. However, McFadden appeared to be more comfortable as a power runner. Allen said new Oakland offensive coordinator Gregg Knapp — who was Oakland’s coordinator in McFadden’s first NFL season in 2008 — will put McFadden in position to be successful. Thus, expect the offense to be flexible enough to cater to McFadden’s skills.
Because of the commitment to McFadden, it could be an indication the team will not give the franchise tag to running back Michael Bush. Safety Tyvon Branch is a candidate for the tag as well. Allen was complementary of Bush on Friday, but he did not say what the team’s plans are with any potential free agents.
I will come back with more thoughts on Allen’s news briefing later Friday.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Last years top 4 in turnovers?
Westbrook, Lebron, Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose
Lin needs to clean it up no doubt, but shaving 2 turnovers a game won’t mean much to his career, if he isn’t scoring 20 a night.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Q: Is it less of a priority because you have so few picks?
Allen: No, I don’t think so. I told the coaching staff the other day, the most important thing that we can be doing right now is picking players, and making sure we got the right guys on our team, and so the offensive scheme, the defensive scheme, that’s going to take care of itself, but we’ve got to make sure we’ve got the right guys to be a part of this football team, so there’s nothing more important to us right now than making sure we get the right guys.
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Reggie isn’t running a 1-man show like Al used to.
Dennis Allen, his coordinators and the asst coaches will all have input. wow!
February 24th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
He was a guy that was picked real high in the draft, and I still see a lot of talent in Rolando McClain. I got a chance to speak with him the other day. I think he’s excited about coming in, and being involved with the new regime.
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Rolando McCLain = top 5 Raider in 2012
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Hope this is the case.
I’d just add that virtually ALL of these guys are gonna put their best foot forward.
If not, maybe they get the pink slip before camp even opens.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Dennis Allen seems like a boring interview, which is probably a good thing.
You don’t win Super Bowls in July, as much as Hue tried to.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Bo Shempbechler, is having a hissy fit right now.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Hwnrdr Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
301.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:47 am
Lin was good enough to beat the Lakers, but not the Heat!
Sorry Rockstar…Lin was really quiet when Kobe was on him…D-Fish took over and that is when he went off…my hats off to him…he is a solid player riding the wave, but I think Linsanity dies down towards playof time!
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Exactly..I’m a Knick fan and I can easily admit I’ll take 15 point guards ahead of him, and he’s a backup on a solid team, but since my Knicks are terrible, I wouldn’t want anyone else out there with the crew. Hell, he’s kept Jared Jeffries employed and is probably gonna get Landry Fields severely overpaid when his next contract is up. Gotta love how the team obviously shows a tremendous increase in effort when he’s on the floor simply off the kid’s will to win. But again, the Heat make A LOT of people look bad; especially when they’re focused and locked in on shutting perimeter players down and not taking off defensive possessions…..ask D.Rose about last year’s conf. finals and he’ll tell ya…
February 24th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Q: Thoughts on development of Rolando McClain?
Allen: He was a guy that was picked real high in the draft, and I still see a lot of talent in Rolando McClain. I got a chance to speak with him the other day. I think he’s excited about coming in, and being involved with the new regime. We’re going to give him every opportunity to prove that he’s the type of player that he’s capable of being. I think if he’s willing to come in and work and do the things we ask him to do, he’ll reach that potential.
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RR, are you reading this?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
I think one of the things that you find out as a head football coach is that it’s difficult to put together a good staff, because there’s a lot of guys that you might want to try to get that you can’t get out of other contracts and different roadlblocks and hurdles that you got to jump over – DA
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so basically, we settled for less. Right?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
I think one of the things that you find out as a head football coach is that it’s difficult to put together a good staff, because there’s a lot of guys that you might want to try to get that you can’t get out of other contracts and different roadlblocks and hurdles that you got to jump over – DA
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so basically, we settled for less. Right?
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It isn’t less if you consider what is available.
More like the best obtainable.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
My duece was awesome, but for some reason a whole Chicken McNugget popped out. Just keeping it real.
So here’s a little sample of Rasta Ganja’s brand new reggae stylings, keeping it true to brother Bob.
This song is called “Smoke The Fat Doobie, Mon (Jeremy Lin)”, basically about getting high with a Lin reference thrown in for marketing purposes and google searches.
This off the hook reggae jam should be played when you are on the beach performing fellatio on any your girlfriend’s friends -
Gettin’ high on crack cocaine
It ain’t my game, Righteous Mother Earth
Smoking fat spliffs in Kingston Town
Oh yeah and did I mention Jeremy Lin
February 24th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Don’t forget the back-to-back nights things with Lin.
When you play at Harvard, and in the D-league, you play twice a week, not twice in 24 hours, with a 3 hour flight sprinkled in.
Not saying Lin is great, but that back-to-back road thing is a killer. Hell the Spurs won 11 in a row, than lost by 40 on the backend of a back-to-back.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
“Again, from playing the Oakland Raiders twice last year, they were much more challenging to defend when Darren McFadden was in the backfield, and having that kind of two-headed monster between him and Bush, that was a real challenge.”
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Doesn’t sound like Allen thinks Bush, is a dime a dozen type player, either.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
I’m intrigued by Tarver.
Curious to see what He and DA cook up.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
I’m excited about working with Reggie, because he’s a top quality human being and I think he’s an excellent talent evaluator – DA
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that seems to be the concensus. thanks Ron Wolf!
February 24th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Q: How is McFadden’s foot, any chance he wouldn’t be back next year?
Allen: Not as far as I’m concerned. I think he’s an extremely dynamic player. Again, from playing the Oakland Raiders twice last year, they were much more challenging to defend when Darren McFadden was in the backfield, and having that kind of two-headed monster between him and Bush, that was a real challenge. Darren is a vital part of what we’re going to try and get done next year.
$$$$$$$$$
I hope this puts an end to all the crazy talk about trading our best weapon on offense.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
I think one of the things that you find out as a head football coach is that it’s difficult to put together a good staff, because there’s a lot of guys that you might want to try to get that you can’t get out of other contracts and different roadlblocks and hurdles that you got to jump over – DA
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so basically, we settled for less. Right?
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He went for his second or third choices for a lot of the position coaches, yes. They were blocked. He should leave the positions empty?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
O,
it didn’t take Allen long to have a little one-on-one chat with starting mlb McRussell, did it?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
KoolKell Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
“Again, from playing the Oakland Raiders twice last year, they were much more challenging to defend when Darren McFadden was in the backfield, and having that kind of two-headed monster between him and Bush, that was a real challenge.”
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Doesn’t sound like Allen thinks Bush, is a dime a dozen type player, either.
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Hahahaha, you Bush haters are hilarious…how in the hell did you get that out of that sentence? All he’s saying is with DMC’s dynamic out there ALONG with Bush’s, it makes us that much tougher to defend….again, lets please not start the Bush reaching today…
February 24th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
McKenzie & Allen had to put McCrohns in his place early … good move
February 24th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
KoolKell Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
“Again, from playing the Oakland Raiders twice last year, they were much more challenging to defend when Darren McFadden was in the backfield, and having that kind of two-headed monster between him and Bush, that was a real challenge.”
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Doesn’t sound like Allen thinks Bush, is a dime a dozen type player, either.
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I was stuck by that as well.
Makes me think that if DA has his way, he gets Bush back, or a comparable replacement.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
*struck*
February 24th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
SilverAndBlackBleeder Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
KoolKell Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
“Again, from playing the Oakland Raiders twice last year, they were much more challenging to defend when Darren McFadden was in the backfield, and having that kind of two-headed monster between him and Bush, that was a real challenge.”
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Doesn’t sound like Allen thinks Bush, is a dime a dozen type player, either.
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Hahahaha, you Bush haters are hilarious…how in the hell did you get that out of that sentence? All he’s saying is with DMC’s dynamic out there ALONG with Bush’s, it makes us that much tougher to defend….again, lets please not start the Bush reaching today…
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Apologies…hahaha…just re-read your comment because I was that awe-struck and realized you said IS a dime a dozen player….I’ll accept all ridicule for 60 seconds only…
February 24th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
this is basically what you can expect from ROMAC:
http://media.baycitizen.org/uploaded/images/2011/12/rolando-mcclain/lightbox/134182072.jpg
February 24th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
I do know about Michael Huff is he’s an extremely good athlete and he has skills athletically of a corner, and so that obviously would be an option for us
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Where is Dell? Are you convinced now?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
45.Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Don’t forget the back-to-back nights things with Lin.
When you play at Harvard, and in the D-league, you play twice a week, not twice in 24 hours, with a 3 hour flight sprinkled in.
Not saying Lin is great, but that back-to-back road thing is a killer. Hell the Spurs won 11 in a row, than lost by 40 on the backend of a back-to-back.
That could also be because Poppovich rested his star players…opting for R&R then for keeping the streak going…
February 24th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
this is basically what you can expect from ROMAC:
http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2011/10/03/sp-raiders04_PH_0504276964.jpg
February 24th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
so basically, we settled for less. Right?
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So basically every staff put together settles for less due to guys not being able to get out of contracts.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
How many rings does Ron Wolf have, 5-6?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
McKenzie & Allen had to put McCrohns in his place early … good move
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They’ve thrown down the gauntlet.
Put up or ride the pine and eventually get traded or cut.
I REALLY want McClain to work this thing out.
Time will tell.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
@SilverAndBlackBleeder
Your the Raiders GM, what kind of contract should Bush get?
I think a lot of people are down on the resigning of Bush, b/c all the talking heads have said he is going to require a large contract…
February 24th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
RR,
McClain is not going any where. Get over it.
He will improve, and he will be a force in the middle.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Peace out peoples!
Ya’ll have a solid, safe weekend.
Go A’s!
Go Dubs!
Go Cal Bears!
Go Raiders!
February 24th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
“we’ll do our best” against the donks…this guy is weak sauce….
February 24th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
So basically every staff put together settles for less due to guys not being able to get out of contracts.
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“That’s a fact Jack”
February 24th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
How many rings does Ron Wolf have, 5-6? How great is that, for us, and Reggie, that he has a mentor like that?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
this is basically what you can expect from ROMAC:
http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/03By7ze2sdbs5/439x.jpg
February 24th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Calm yourself down, Krappy
The only thing you should be worried about is getting your diaper changed for your upcoming nap.
C’mon old fool, you know the drill
February 24th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Turnovers are a tad overrated.
Look at the league leaders in turnovers.
It’s Rondo, Kobe, Lebron, Westbrook, Derron Williams.
Not a bad list.
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dont compare these players with lin though, they all bring things to the table that he does not which off set the turn over issue
lin is decent not great, probably best suited to back up davis
February 24th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
this is basically what you can expect from ROMAC:
http://media.monstersandcritics.com/galleries/3364976_18017/PRK-03163755085.jpg
February 24th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Olinesux Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
“we’ll do our best” against the donks…this guy is weak sauce….
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As opposed to Rex pounding His chest with SB guarantees, or Hue and all of His unfulfilled tripe.
Weak sauce indeed.
Maybe DA has a Big D…k and know’s it.
Maybe the actual performance will do the talking.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
@SilverAndBlackBleeder
Your the Raiders GM, what kind of contract should Bush get?
I think a lot of people are down on the resigning of Bush, b/c all the talking heads have said he is going to require a large contract…
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People here always whine about the “talking heads”, yet follow their lead?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
this is basically what you can expect from ROMAC:
http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/501/846/Seahawks_Raiders_Football_sff_74040_team_display_image.jpg?1289684683
February 24th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
That could also be because Poppovich rested his star players…opting for R&R then for keeping the streak going…
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True, my point is, he only rests his stars on the back-to-back night because winning is tough.
He ain’t resting his starters in the first game of a home swing, after the previous night off.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
SnBBleeder,where do you get the idea CB is the #1 priority?From the article above by Steve and everything else being reported,it would seem LBs and Dline are the priorities.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Vegas,
I have a friend who lives in AZ and works for Vanguard (they hire a lot from SDSU), and he keeps trying to convince me to move there. I can’t live in AZ or NM. Too dry bro.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
this is basically what you can expect from ROMAC:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/862941-rolando-mcclain-lacks-instincts-to-lead-oakland-raiders-defense
February 24th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
@SilverAndBlackBleeder
Your the Raiders GM, what kind of contract should Bush get?
I think a lot of people are down on the resigning of Bush, b/c all the talking heads have said he is going to require a large contract…
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I don’t low-ball him like a lot of people in here are wanting, but I don’t break the piggy bank either. Double his current salary to bring the avg yearly amount to around 5+, but offer the guy something like 4-5 years and backload the last two years to like 7 or 8M per year and if he regresses after 2, cut him or force him to restructure; but he’s definitely worth the increase in pay. If he won’t take that, we gotta accept it, but he’ll definitely get an offer of at least 6M for 3 years somewhere else, so we have to add on some years to give him the incentive and act like we respected what he did to make him want to stay for what might be smaller pay-days the first couple of years in hopes of an even bigger pay-day if he does his thing.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
this is basically what you can expect from ROMAC:
http://i.usatoday.net/communitymanager/_photos/game-on/2011/12/02/mcclainx-large.jpg
February 24th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
I say the same thing about Monta and his turnovers.
I have a bigger issue with him not being able to hit the open man off the bounce, than I do the fact that he gets an extra traveling call or two a game.
Turnovers are turnovers, all point guards average between 2-5 a game, with some of the best PG’s in the league at the top of the league.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
We get it… you don’t like McClain. Don’t act like MR or some of his sock puppet clones.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
RRS, didn’t click a single link.
Obviously he will be auditioning for a job under new management.
If He can’t get it done he’ll be relegated to back up or traded, or cut.
We’ll see.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
SnBBleeder,where do you get the idea CB is the #1 priority?From the article above by Steve and everything else being reported,it would seem LBs and Dline are the priorities.
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Didn’t Steve C. say that corner is a top priority in FA in his chats? Cannot imagine we draft a corner with a late round pick with DVD and Chekwa.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
I can’t live in AZ or NM. Too dry bro.
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There is no comparision between NM and AZ, unless you are talking Sedona.
It is definately dry here, much dryer than San Diego, but this is the elevated desert.
Never gets hotter than 95 and it snows a bunch in the winter.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Lefty12 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
SnBBleeder,where do you get the idea CB is the #1 priority?From the article above by Steve and everything else being reported,it would seem LBs and Dline are the priorities.
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Simply my opinion. I don’t think Underwood immediately addresses our weaknesses there, and the youngsters haven’t even proven they can get on the field 100% for two weeks in a row; let alone compete. I simply think we’ll be looking for another starting corner. I honestly want us to address the interior d-line and LBs though, so if thats the way we go, more power to that movement. But considering I think they’re also gonna cut Huff; it’s looking grim at corner unless we just plan on outscoring people and letting our defensive backfield be responsible for giving up 28+ a game….
February 24th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Bcz24 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
We get it… you don’t like McClain. Don’t act like MR or some of his sock puppet clones.
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Co sign
February 24th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
We get it… you don’t like McClain
***
BCZ,
just wanted you guys to have some eye candy. McClain getting dusted by RB’s along the sideline, stiff armed by QB’s and jogging behind WR’s after they make a catch in his neighborhood
Your Welcome!
February 24th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
After two years, Rolando has proven to be a better players and more durable, than D-Mac and DHB looked after their first two years.
Those guys’ 3rd year were pretty damn good, and I except even more from Rolando.
This kid can play.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
After two years, Rolando has proven to be a better players and more durable, than D-Mac and DHB looked after their first two years.
Those guys’ 3rd year were pretty damn good, and I except even more from Rolando.
This kid can play.
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This.
End topic.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Don’t act like MR or some of his sock puppet clones.
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LOL!
let me just do what I do. you guys can whine and cry about all you want. I’ll be leaving here in about 140 minutes
I’m a pretty hot topic after work hours or days off, it seems
February 24th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
LOL!
let me just do what I do. you guys can whine and cry about all you want. I’ll be leaving here in about 140 minutes
I’m a pretty hot topic after work hours or days off, it seems
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Fail…lol
February 24th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
After two years, Rolando has proven to be a better players and more durable, than D-Mac and DHB looked after their first two years.
Those guys’ 3rd year were pretty damn good, and I except even more from Rolando.
This kid can play.
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This.
End topic.
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Watershed year for McClain.
I said the same thing about DHB last year.
Put up or shut up time.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
After two years, Rolando has proven to be a better players and more durable, than D-Mac and DHB looked after their first two years.
Those guys’ 3rd year were pretty damn good, and I except even more from Rolando.
This kid can play.
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JFB,
thats like comparing Napolean Harris to Tim Brown & Charlie Garner. ick!
February 24th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Bleeder,it was meant as a legit question.Was wondering if you read it somewhere.I don’t believe Huff gets the axe-at least not yet.He’ll be given the opportunity to stick somewhere.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
77.Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
That could also be because Poppovich rested his star players…opting for R&R then for keeping the streak going…
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True, my point is, he only rests his stars on the back-to-back night because winning is tough.
He ain’t resting his starters in the first game of a home swing, after the previous night off.
That is true!
February 24th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
When a coach is asked about one of his players, what is he going to say? “He’s a POS”?
When the coach says “He is a big part of our plans” it means that if someone would offer something for him he’d make the trade.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
I’d pay Kam Wimbley $11 million before I’d pay McCrohns $5.5
one contributes and the other doesn’t
February 24th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
I’d pay Kam Wimbley $11 million before I’d pay McCrohns $5.5
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Well then it’s a good thing you just comment on here and have no real say with the team.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
I’d pay Kam Wimbley $11 million before I’d pay McCrohns $5.5
one contributes and the other doesn’t
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We could probably get Capt Kirk back for cheap.
Wonder who’d have more value on the open market?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Lefty12 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Bleeder,it was meant as a legit question.Was wondering if you read it somewhere.I don’t believe Huff gets the axe-at least not yet.He’ll be given the opportunity to stick somewhere.
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I was with ya bruh….I knew you meant it as a legit question and thats why I clarified that it was my opinion and not something I read somewhere. I would like for us to address the CB spot thru free agency but I don’t think the right people are out there for what I’m sure we want to spend. Carr will want big bread and will be offered as much from a couple suitors. Finnegan is a free agent, but he’s a hothead who has his fair share of penalties too though the kid can ball. Wonder if they’ll take a chance with him being they obviously are with Underwood?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Lefty12 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
I’d pay Kam Wimbley $11 million before I’d pay McCrohns $5.5
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Well then it’s a good thing you just comment on here and have no real say with the team.
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LOL
In REGGIE I will trust.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
I’d pay Kam Wimbley $11 million before I’d pay McCrohns $5.5
one contributes and the other doesn’t
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WOW!!
That is absurd.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
NEW!~ 02-24-12: HANDLING HUFF
How the new Reggie Regime handles FS Michael Huff could send a messasge and have unforseen long term repurcussions
http://www.raidernationstation.com/ones_to_watch
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$8 million for Huff if he doesnt restructure by March 16th.
If he doesn’t, Wimbley, Huff, Henderson and others could be gone baby gone.
The suddenly frugal franchise could be cutting bait with Davis picks and forcing a loooong rebuild
February 24th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Wonder how those Daivs haters who love the new regime are going to feel when we don;t make the playoffs for another couple of years.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
LOL at Allen. Praise the offense and in the same sentences say you are going to change the scheme. Dumb
February 24th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
I think Henderson is gone, regardless of contract, anyway.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
I’d pay Kam Wimbley $11 million before I’d pay McCrohns $5.5
one contributes and the other doesn’t
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WOW!!
That is absurd.
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In order to be a blog personality one must make outrageous statements in order to garner “interest” after said personality has left the office.
Said personality can then log on and read all about himself.
Right RRS?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
I wonder if Underwood is thought of as anything more than a back-up/special teamer?We also have to wonder if top flight CBs are a priority.They weren’t in GB.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
This team WILL win the division next year.
We couldn’t get past .500 with these clowns on defense (Huff, Wimbley, Seymour, TK, etc.), so why do we assume we will regress with them gone?
They stink!!
February 24th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
I say the same thing about Monta and his turnovers.
I have a bigger issue with him not being able to hit the open man off the bounce, than I do the fact that he gets an extra traveling call or two a game.
Turnovers are turnovers, all point guards average between 2-5 a game, with some of the best PG’s in the league at the top of the league.
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stop it
rondo elite defender quicknes and champion
williams top 5 point guard
kobe champion elite defender elite scorer
dwight howard derik rose & lebron elite defenders, elite scorers & lebron is a ridiculously good passer
Lin isnt in this class of players and it isnt close, he cant defend is not an elite scorer, and turns it over way to much
February 24th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Didn’t KK post somthing about Underwood looked like he won the nickel corner spot in GB, then hurt his shoulder and then they cut him for being a “bad” character?
February 24th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
To my knowledge, there is no such word as “co-relation” – if I’m not mistaken it’s “correlation.”
February 24th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Wonder how those Daivs haters who love the new regime are going to feel when we don;t make the playoffs for another couple of years.
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Im more concerned about building a ’sound’ organization that will contend for years, than making the playoffs the next 2 years.
Theres a big picture that everyone in the Nation have to get used to.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
this is basically what you can expect from ROMAC:
http://i.usatoday.net/communitymanager/_photos/game-on/2011/12/02/mcclainx-large.jpg
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You basically murdered McClain with the persistent post…
This one by far is the funniest…ROFLMAO….
February 24th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Good presser, only thing I have a problem is that he violated the “Lane Kiffin rule”, Allen’s Q & A:
Q: Excited about going up against Broncos twice a year?
Allen: “I think I’m excited about going up against everybody next year. I wouldn’t single them out any differently…….”
And Kiffin’s quote about playing a rival:
“We keep it the same. Am I going to look at this in a different way because they happen to be a rivalry? No. In my opinion, it wouldn’t be fair to the team because when you go play Cleveland the next week, you’re not going to try?”
I hope Allen doesn’t learn what Kiffin learned the hard way. It might be a new regime here but for our rivals its still “Raider Week”.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
In order to be a blog personality one must make outrageous statements in order to garner “interest” after said personality has left the office.
Said personality can then log on and read all about himself.
Right RRS?
***
Len,
false. these cats discussed my work ethic for about 4 hours on Wednesday (my day off)
I didn’t make any outrageous statements…
February 24th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Raiders generally have one of the highest paid, least productive rosters in the NFL. Reggie seems intent on fixing that, first. Then, building from there.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Raider Nation-Station
NEW!~ 02-24-12: HANDLING HUFF
How the new Reggie Regime handles FS Michael Huff could send a messasge and have unforseen long term repurcussions
http://www.raidernationstation.com/ones_to_watch
February 24th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
RaidO Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
LOL at Allen. Praise the offense and in the same sentences say you are going to change the scheme. Dumb
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Your trying too hard.
February 24th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
I hope mcclain gets it togather however, I do not want him playing mike in a 4-3, not his strong suit.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Didn’t KK post somthing about Underwood looked like he won the nickel corner spot in GB, then hurt his shoulder and then they cut him for being a “bad” character?
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No.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
This team WILL win the division next year.
We couldn’t get past .500 with these clowns on defense (Huff, Wimbley, Seymour, TK, etc.), so why do we assume we will regress with them gone?
They stink!!
***
Agreed
February 24th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Sorry I think I already posted that
February 24th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
KoolKell Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Raiders generally have one of the highest paid, least productive rosters in the NFL. Reggie seems intent on fixing that, first. Then, building from there.
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Exactly, is it THAT hard to understand?
February 24th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
RaidO Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
LOL at Allen. Praise the offense and in the same sentences say you are going to change the scheme. Dumb
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Yes…CLEARLY the guys on the O side of the ball lack NFL level talent, and will clearly be dumbfounded by a new scheme that will FORCE them to do things they’ve never done before.
The new system has zero flexibility to take advantage of the talent and attributes of said personnel.
We are doomed.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
To my knowledge, there is no such word as “co-relation” – if I’m not mistaken it’s “correlation.”
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co`-re`la´tion (k?`r?-l?´sh?n)
n. 1. Corresponding relation.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/co-relation
February 24th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Lin isnt in this class of players and it isnt close, he cant defend is not an elite scorer, and turns it over way to much
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Never said he was, just that turnovers are overrated.
If I were the Knicks, I would be much more concerned with his defense than his turnovers.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
In order to be a blog personality one must make outrageous statements in order to garner “interest” after said personality has left the office.
Said personality can then log on and read all about himself.
Right RRS?
***
Len,
false. these cats discussed my work ethic for about 4 hours on Wednesday (my day off)
I didn’t make any outrageous statements…
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My apologies.
Now lay off McClain!
Let the Guy sink or swim with the new staff. : )
February 24th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
DennisAllensVisor Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Wonder how those Daivs haters who love the new regime are going to feel when we don;t make the playoffs for another couple of years.
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Im more concerned about building a ’sound’ organization that will contend for years, than making the playoffs the next 2 years.
Theres a big picture that everyone in the Nation have to get used to.
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We all know where you stand RMR.
I’m more concerned with a rookie Owner, Rookie GM, rookie HC and a cast of mid level inexperienced Coaches gutting a team and rebuilding a franchise poised to finally compete.
Realistically does any of what they’ve done look like its a good thing?!
Only to Davis haters who dont care what gets done as long as its anti-Al.
I hope the raiders come out rockin and make the play offs but realistically with the moves they’ve made and are amking it only looks like they are going backward.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Wow, Allen really skated around this question.
Seymour is gone!
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Q: Seymour part of long-term plan?
Allen: We’ve spoken with Richard, and he’s excited about the opportunity, and Richard is obviously part of our plans and we feel real good about Richard.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
KoolKell Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Raiders generally have one of the highest paid, least productive rosters in the NFL. Reggie seems intent on fixing that, first. Then, building from there.
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Agree and it’s a fact.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
In order to be a blog personality one must make outrageous statements in order to garner “interest” after said personality has left the office.
Said personality can then log on and read all about himself.
Right RRS?
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Len,
false. these cats discussed my work ethic for about 4 hours on Wednesday (my day off)
I didn’t make any outrageous statements…
$$$$$$$$$$$$)
Source?
Link?
People were talking about Work ethic in general.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Lin isnt in this class of players and it isnt close, he cant defend is not an elite scorer, and turns it over way to much
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Never said he was, just that turnovers are overrated.
If I were the Knicks, I would be much more concerned with his defense than his turnovers.
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Im sorry, I disagree.
Turnovers, especially from the PG position, are VERY VERY important.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Watched Chekwa in college and he played like the real deal. If he can stay healthy he may be able to do something, you know!!!
February 24th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Allen: I think absolutely he can fit. And I also think that part of what we do as coaches is we have a system that we’re going to run, but we’re going to try and put our players in the best position for them to be successful. We’re not going to force-feed something if it doesn’t fit what a guy does really well, we’re not going to force-feed that.
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Nothing in Allens his above statement says limited on the contrary….
You start with a schematic, or scheme.
Determine your players strengths and weaknesses.
Develop and shape the plan of attack around them.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Didn’t KK post somthing about Underwood looked like he won the nickel corner spot in GB, then hurt his shoulder and then they cut him for being a “bad” character?
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No.
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KoolKell Says:
February 16th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
2010 SEASON: Played in 12 games, all on special teams, and ranked fourth on the team with 11 tackles…Posted a coverage stop in eight of those 12 contests…Added three special teams tackles in the postseason…Was competing for the nickel CB job in training camp and for a while had the inside track, but injured his shoulder in the preseason vs. Indianapolis (Aug. 26) and was inactive for the first two regular-season contests…Vs. Detroit (Oct. 3): Posted two special teams tackles, matching his career high, for the first of three times in the regular season…At Atlanta (Nov. 28): Tied season and career high with two coverage tackles…Vs. N.Y. Giants (Dec. 26): Had two special teams tackles for the third time on the year as the Giants averaged just 18.6 yards on eight kickoff returns and 4.3 yards on three punt returns…At Chicago (NFC Championship, Jan. 23): Had two tackles on punt coverage, one a stop of Devin Hester after an 11-yard return. The tackle, coming after a 58-yard punt, pinned the Bears at their own 29 with 2:53 left as the Packers were protecting a 21-14 lead. Downed a 32-yard Tim Masthay punt at the Chicago 3 in the first quarter.
http://www.packers.com/team/roster/Brandon-Underwood/8ffcdb34-057f-4b54-ac50-8baf0dde925c
February 24th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
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Im more concerned about building a ’sound’ organization that will contend for years, than making the playoffs the next 2 years.
Theres a big picture that everyone in the Nation have to get used to.
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We all know where you stand RMR.
I’m more concerned with a rookie Owner, Rookie GM, rookie HC and a cast of mid level inexperienced Coaches gutting a team and rebuilding a franchise poised to finally compete.
Realistically does any of what they’ve done look like its a good thing?!
Only to Davis haters who dont care what gets done as long as its anti-Al.
I hope the raiders come out rockin and make the play offs but realistically with the moves they’ve made and are amking it only looks like they are going backward.
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RMR??..
February 24th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
HE played better than DVD in college and DVD may have the hips as Woodson put it. Checkwa started and made plays baby!! he would break up the ball way in the deep thirds of the field.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Q: Greg Knapp’s offenses featured a lot of bootlegs, zone blocking, can Carson Palmer fit with Knapp’s scheme?
Allen: I think absolutely he can fit. And I also think that part of what we do as coaches is we have a system that we’re going to run, but we’re going to try and put our players in the best position for them to be successful. We’re not going to force-feed something if it doesn’t fit what a guy does really well, we’re not going to force-feed that. But I do think when you look at Carson Palmer, that he does have the same type of athleticism. He’s as athletic as Matt Schaub, who they had in Houston, to really be really be able to run that same package.
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LOL at palmer worshipers reading tea leaves and trying to spin this as anything other than lip service.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Seriously have you heard of a coach inheriting players and then even before the draft publicly stating that the hold overs dont fit the system? No you have not.
There is no other he could possibly give, even if he knows it isnt true.
I wouldnt call this a ringing endorsement either, did you notice how he qualified his take with the this statement?
“I also think that part of what we do as coaches is we have a system that we’re going to run, but we’re going to try and put our players in the best position for them to be successful. We’re not going to force-feed something if it doesn’t fit what a guy does really well, we’re not going to force-feed that. ”
Guys carson is under the microscope, if/ when he flounders next year we will be looking at a new qb in 2013
February 24th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
“We’re going to try to get our best football players the ball, however that might be.”
DA
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Blah blah blah. “We’re chaisng Championships every year.”
What he left off. “Starting 3 yrs from now.”
February 24th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
137. CJ
Agreed. Chekwa IF he can stay healthy is the truth. Just pray they dont waste him at safety.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Id rather chase a championship in 3 years, than chase a division championship every year.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Q: How have you and Reggie worked together putting things together?
Allen: First and foremost, I think our relationship has been outstanding. We’ve discussed every situation that comes up, we’ve always discussed it. I’ve come to him with questions about coaching staff, he’s come to me with questions about personnel issues, and I think that’s the way you run a top quality organization, when your head coach and your general manager can see eye to eye, and can have conversations, and we might not always agree, but at the end of the day we’ve got to make sure we can come to the best decision for the Raiders and that’s what I’m excited about working with Reggie, because he’s a top quality human being and I think he’s an excellent talent evaluator.
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Music to my ears. We are on the right track fellas.
Finally, people who can work together and who have a plan in place.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Matt Barkley will be up next
February 24th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
138.Thec Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Allen: I think absolutely he can fit. And I also think that part of what we do as coaches is we have a system that we’re going to run, but we’re going to try and put our players in the best position for them to be successful. We’re not going to force-feed something if it doesn’t fit what a guy does really well, we’re not going to force-feed that.
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Nothing in Allens his above statement says limited on the contrary….
You start with a schematic, or scheme.
Determine your players strengths and weaknesses.
Develop and shape the plan of attack around them.
The TRUTH!
February 24th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Guys carson is under the microscope, if/ when he flounders next year we will be looking at a new qb in 2013
I have a feeling we will be looking for a new QB anyways in 2013
February 24th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Btw,
Great job Jerry & Steve. Keep up the good work.
They must have a good work ethic. LOL
February 24th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
DutchRaider, Hehe. :-$
February 24th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
I have a feeling we will be looking for a new QB anyways in 2013
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Absolutely. Regardless of how Palmer performs, once the Raiders have a 1st round pick they’ll be looking for the long-term solution at QB.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
lay off McClain!
Let the Guy sink or swim with the new staff.
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Len,
ROMAC is 1 of 11 defensive starters who didn’t get it done last year. Why does he get a pass and others don’t?
it’s off limits to discuss his atrocious play on the field or off-field baggage?
People keep using DHB as an example of how he’ll get better in Year #3, but people also forget that King Darrius was absolutely trashed by everyone on this blog besides Jhill & myself.
Al Davis drafted him in the Top 10 and gave him $40 million. He hasn’t made in impact. He’s going to be under the friggin microscope!
February 24th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Is there any link to view the interview?
February 24th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
@Mistic1
If the unthinkable happens and Palmer does well in 2012, can we pick your screen name for a month? (that Palmer puts up elite numbers comparable to JC)
February 24th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Mistic1 your hoop cred went out the window when you said to swap Baron Davis for Lin due to Lin’s TO’s.
I almost snorted out a chunk of my sammich thru my nose. Hilarious. I love the bearded one as any good W’s fan would but BD protects the ball better? Still laughing at that one…
February 24th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
2012 QB = Carson Palmer
2013 QB = Carson Palmer
2014 QB = Terrelle Pryor
bring the heat, suckas!
February 24th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/audio/Coach-Allen-at-the-Combine/4261267a-103e-480b-930f-7888ca9bcd12
February 24th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Thanks X
February 24th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
JLofty Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Mistic1 your hoop cred went out the window when you said to swap Baron Davis for Lin due to Lin’s TO’s.
I almost snorted out a chunk of my sammich thru my nose. Hilarious. I love the bearded one as any good W’s fan would but BD protects the ball better? Still laughing at that one…
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why does davis average 6 turnovers a game like lin?
he is a veteran with playoff experience, and lin could benifit from backing him up in the long run. he was star struck last night and looked like he didnt even belong on the court. Punked by chalmers and norris
February 24th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Wonder how those Daivs haters who love the new regime are going to feel when we don;t make the playoffs for another couple of years.
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We’re happy that there is an emerging, coherent system in place with professional contract management and talent evaluation. Given that Davis was never going to another Super Bowl, let alone winning the conference, I think the sane and rational among us are willing to give the new regime the benefit of the doubt so long as yearly progress is being made. But I hold them accountable just as I did Davis. And, by the way, even under the best of circumstances it’ll take 3 years to rebuild this sorry ass defense.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
So Chiefs rumors of Manning and looking at RG III
February 24th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
lay off McClain!
Let the Guy sink or swim with the new staff.
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Actually you can’t really fault mcclain. He has been playing out of position.
He doesnt have the “IT” to play mike in the NFL.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
@Mistic1
If the unthinkable happens and Palmer does well in 2012, can we pick your screen name for a month? (that Palmer puts up elite numbers comparable to JC)
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Dutch,
just because im willing to admit that he is under the microscope like every other hold over player?
February 24th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Keep both those guys out of the afc west….
February 24th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Lin’s defense is suspect indeed. Very suspect….but having watched Baron play the past couple of years and seeing how his body holds up; if Baron attempts to play D with any effort, he’ll be broke down on the edge of the bench along with Bibby. The Knicks will be fine with Lin…no, we won’t be raising any banners anytime soon until we fire Antoni (No D), but Lin is the best option they have at the point right now. What they need to do is package Melo and Toney Douglas, and go get DWill but thats another story…
February 24th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
I read both those rumors PFT…Keep manning, and RGIII out of the afc west…
February 24th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Thanks Dutch but that “free dictionary” didn’t actually give the meaning of the word, it merely defined the two contracted words which was obivious. It’s not in Merriam Webster ’cause it’s not a an actual word. It’s only use appears to be coopted by biologists to suggest linear evolution type concepts.
The word both Reggie and Dennis likely used would be “correlated.” Which means relationship between two sets of otherwise unrelated/random data.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
I still think Miami goes after Manning Hard
February 24th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
2014 QB = Terrelle Pryor
$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I can’t wait to see the improved TP after time with Knapp (he did a great job last season with the Texans’ QBs).
February 24th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Love Allen and McKenzie. Dang that sounds like a law firm right there.
Can’t wait for the training camp.
As for Lin, dude has done more to improve his teammates around him in 11 games then Curry and Monta in a season. BDavis was one of my all time fav Warrior. Would love BDavis back to the W’s but that dude is so old now. He did go from 235lbs last year to 205lbs right now. He’s turning the ball over like crazy too the last few games that I watched….and still chucking that half court 3 pointer (it aint falling though).
February 24th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
With the new NATION franchise, ALL THE PLAYERS will be under the microscope…
If you do not man up and play, you will get it…
February 24th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
the court. Punked by chalmers and norris
161.ohioraider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Wonder how those Daivs haters who love the new regime are going to feel when we don;t make the playoffs for another couple of years.
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We’re happy that there is an emerging, coherent system in place with professional contract management and talent evaluation. Given that Davis was never going to another Super Bowl, let alone winning the conference, I think the sane and rational among us are willing to give the new regime the benefit of the doubt so long as yearly progress is being made. But I hold them accountable just as I did Davis. And, by the way, even under the best of circumstances it’ll take 3 years to rebuild this sorry ass defense.
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Thats ASSUMING the new industry standard implemented is successful. COHERANT?
That remains to be seen but the hires so far less than encouraging.
Stand by my statment that some “rational” fans simply glad anyone else is pulling the trigger besides Al.
Example:
Davis haters would;ve sh*t and gone blind had the old man brought back Knapp and hired the rookie scrubs the new order has.
But, since they are newbie rookies and NOT named Al Davis they get a 3 yr pass.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
I can’t wait to see the improved TP after time with Knapp (he did a great job last season with the Texans’ QBs).
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Yep…TP is going to turn out to be the best Raider over the next decade….
February 24th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Len,
ROMAC is 1 of 11 defensive starters who didn’t get it done last year. Why does he get a pass and others don’t?
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@RRS
McClain doesn’t get a pass. No one gets a pass.
I’d just point out that McClain seems to be of particular interest to YOU.
Flame the OTHER 10 guys on D equally.
Agree?
February 24th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Lin’s defense is suspect indeed.
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It sure is but you can’t ahve it all. Only a very few special guys like Kobe, Lebron or Jordan have it all. Stockton and Nash were prob not top tier defensively either. They just make up for it on quick hands and steals. Bottom line, the kid is 23 and barely got enough experience in the league. He will improve and be a starting pg in this league for a long time. The problem with a lot of non-black guards in the NBA is that they can shoot lights out but they can’t penetrate (JJ Reddick, Jimmer, and all those Euro guys). Where Lin is successful is that he can penetrate. I believe that has been the key thing that made the Knicks better and the Warriors worst since BD. When Baron Davis was here, he penetrated and made role players like Barnes better with the 3point spot up.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
174. Doubt TP gets to do that with the Raiders especially if they go and stay West Coast Offense. If TP doesn’t change postion he’ll likely be ditched.
Not saying thats a good thing or comparing him to Newton’s skill level but it looks like withh Tebow and Newton theirs a new view on how the QB position can be played and Pryor looks like one of those guys.
Just not sure hes a fit here with whats going on and know hes got a stike aginsthim for being the last Davis H/W/S guyt ever taken
February 24th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
2012 QB = Carson Palmer
2013 QB = Carson Palmer
2014 QB = Terrelle Pryor
bring the heat, suckas!
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I hope it happens.
We Have to Have a an 8-10 yr starter at QB.
We need a Franchise QB.
ALL Teams need a Franchise QB.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
@Mistic1
If the unthinkable happens and Palmer does well in 2012, can we pick your screen name for a month? (that Palmer puts up elite numbers comparable to JC)
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Dutch,
just because im willing to admit that he is under the microscope like every other hold over player?
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Mistic,
If we are laying down money in Vegas on Palmer’s being succesful v. unsucceful, you are betting on him being unsuccessful? I understand you are just preparing the nation for the let down you see coming.
Just as you took delight in calling out the JC haters once he started being succesful in the silver and black?
I am a Kool-Aid drinker and would tow the party line…if they trade Palmer and start/sign JC, I am all in for JC. My Palmer glass is half-full, I would say yours is half-empty.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Thec Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
lay off McClain!
Let the Guy sink or swim with the new staff.
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Actually you can’t really fault mcclain. He has been playing out of position.
He doesnt have the “IT” to play mike in the NFL.
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You could be right Thec, others have said so as well.
Personally, I don’t know.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
But, since they are newbie rookies and NOT named Al Davis they get a 3 yr pass.
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Yep, Al Davis proved he could’t win anymore. These guys get a look-see. They come with Ron Wolf’s recommendations.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Aig-Raiders Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Lin’s defense is suspect indeed.
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It sure is but you can’t ahve it all. Only a very few special guys like Kobe, Lebron or Jordan have it all. Stockton and Nash were prob not top tier defensively either. They just make up for it on quick hands and steals. Bottom line, the kid is 23 and barely got enough experience in the league. He will improve and be a starting pg in this league for a long time. The problem with a lot of non-black guards in the NBA is that they can shoot lights out but they can’t penetrate (JJ Reddick, Jimmer, and all those Euro guys). Where Lin is successful is that he can penetrate. I believe that has been the key thing that made the Knicks better and the Warriors worst since BD. When Baron Davis was here, he penetrated and made role players like Barnes better with the 3point spot up.
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you must not have read the rest of my post…Being a Knick fan myself, I know Lin is the best option we have out there at point and know all too well that you can’t have it all. And yes, he is every bit of 6′3 200 even though he doesn’t look it, and that serves him very well when he gets deep in the lane. The kid is a player….he folded last night, but again for the 76 millionth time, the Heat make a lot of people look bad. Not just Lin.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Okay Mistic1 I stand corrected. BD’s career TO numbers are not as bad as my Warriors memory recalls. Still hard to compare with Lin as the latter is a mere yoot.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Thec,
TP, Moore, Ford, Veldheer, Wiz, DMAC, DHB, and Jones.
The offense is set for the next 5-10 years.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
he folded last night, but again for the 76 millionth time, the Heat make a lot of people look bad. Not just Lin.
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I did bro. Not a big DWil fan here. He didnt make his teammates better imho. The biggest factor to a good pg is whether they make their teammates better. It took a career nite for DWil to allow the nets to beat the Knicks the other nite. Dude was raining 3’s on everyone that nite. People forget that it took the top team in teh world to make Lin look bad last nite. We’re talking prob 2 top 5 players in the world last nite on that Heat team.
On another note, Amare is awful right now. Dude has no lift and butter fingers. NY will not do anything unless they improve defensively. Amare is a huge defensive liability. Taking that top of the key jumper is not what the knicks need from Amare.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
@Mistic1
Don’t get me wrong, if Palmer flops next year, I will hold your pitchfork while you light your torch and we will run him out of town together…
February 24th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
I’d just point out that McClain seems to be of particular interest to YOU.
Flame the OTHER 10 guys on D equally.
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Len,
I’ve been pretty tough on Seymour, Kelly, Huff, Branch, Curry & Wimbley. Routt & CJ37 too!
have you heard my rants about the Run Defense over the past 3 or 4 years? seen my slogan “STUFF THE RUN = WIN THE GAME” ???
both DT’s and the MLB are of the utmost importance to me.
maybe you’re more concerned about the secondary or the pass rush? who knows? I got reasons for disliking him, man. It aint because he’s from Alabama
February 24th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Rumors are floating that the Lakers are about to sign Rasheed Wallace. LOL Just another old-head that Kobe will surely ignore in the 4th quarter like he does Pau. I’m loving watching the Laker dynasty crumble firsthand out here…..
February 24th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
KoolKell Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
But, since they are newbie rookies and NOT named Al Davis they get a 3 yr pass.
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Yep, Al Davis proved he could’t win anymore. These guys get a look-see. They come with Ron Wolf’s recommendations.
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MARK Davis is in charge now.
He is quoted as “being patient”
He will allow Reggie and Co. to do what they do.
Reggie and everyone beneath Him feel the challenge to succeed.
ALL of these people are highly motivated.
I have no doubt that they are pouring everything they’ve got into making the Raiders relevant and ultimately the Best.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Yep
February 24th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
JLofty Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Okay Mistic1 I stand corrected. BD’s career TO numbers are not as bad as my Warriors memory recalls. Still hard to compare with Lin as the latter is a mere yoot.
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the old BD is bad a$$. The current BD is bad… just awful.
His first 3 games so far, 4 points, 12 shots, 10 ast, 7 TO, and 2 stls in 37 total mins.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
I’d just point out that McClain seems to be of particular interest to YOU.
Flame the OTHER 10 guys on D equally.
***
Len,
I’ve been pretty tough on Seymour, Kelly, Huff, Branch, Curry & Wimbley. Routt & CJ37 too!
have you heard my rants about the Run Defense over the past 3 or 4 years? seen my slogan “STUFF THE RUN = WIN THE GAME” ???
both DT’s and the MLB are of the utmost importance to me.
maybe you’re more concerned about the secondary or the pass rush? who knows? I got reasons for disliking him, man. It aint because he’s from Alabama
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I’m not on here 365, but I’m aware of the stop the run stuff, and you’re love of CPT Kirk.
Why does He get a pass? and Rolando doesn’t if it’s about DT eating up blocks to allow the MLB to make a play?
February 24th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
yeah, the Lakers have become too much of Kobe shooting and everyone stands around watching. That was a terrible coach that they got.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Aig-Raiders Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
he folded last night, but again for the 76 millionth time, the Heat make a lot of people look bad. Not just Lin.
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I did bro. Not a big DWil fan here. He didnt make his teammates better imho. The biggest factor to a good pg is whether they make their teammates better. It took a career nite for DWil to allow the nets to beat the Knicks the other nite. Dude was raining 3’s on everyone that nite. People forget that it took the top team in teh world to make Lin look bad last nite. We’re talking prob 2 top 5 players in the world last nite on that Heat team.
On another note, Amare is awful right now. Dude has no lift and butter fingers. NY will not do anything unless they improve defensively. Amare is a huge defensive liability. Taking that top of the key jumper is not what the knicks need from Amare.
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DWill is a monster…..people don’t understand dude made the All-Star team with Kris Humphries as the second best player on the team. Go ahead and read that sentence again. I’ll wait….. He’s gotten as much as you’re gonna get out of that bum squad.
But yea, people keep forgetting that Lin is only 10 games deep into the Knick’s system. Did he deserve all the hype he’s gotten? Maybe not, but the fact he was a big part of the Knicks winning again which literally seems like forever to us Knick fans makes it warranted in it’s own rite. Lin is good in my book. No he isn’t the savior, but his moxy, will to win, and obvious effect on the player morale around him is what the Knicks need to move in the right direction. Now if we could only fire Antoni (no D)
February 24th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
I think he was saying correlate, Cork.
February 24th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
FYI
Btw, with all the Jeremy Lin BS going on here now. The NFL Scouting Combine is underway. Just had an interview with our new Head Coach!
February 24th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Just Win Baby Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
I think he was saying correlate, Cork.
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Cork just didn’t no how to spell it. lol
February 24th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
I’m aware of the stop the run stuff, and you’re love of CPT Kirk.
Why does He get a pass? and Rolando doesn’t if it’s about DT eating up blocks to allow the MLB to make a play?
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Len,
McClain had a WAY better supporting cast than Morrison ever did. thats well documented. I hope you can remember the players without me having to throw names out there for the 100th time
February 24th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Cork just didn’t no how to spell it.
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Steve just did a copy & paste from Jerry Mac.
‘Jer’ is the one with spelling issues. Didn’t even know how to spell Matt Schaub in the last post, remember?
Corkran > McDonald 24/7
February 24th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
I’m aware of the stop the run stuff, and you’re love of CPT Kirk.
Why does He get a pass? and Rolando doesn’t if it’s about DT eating up blocks to allow the MLB to make a play?
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Len,
McClain had a WAY better supporting cast than Morrison ever did. thats well documented. I hope you can remember the players without me having to throw names out there for the 100th time
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Also one was a 1st round can’t miss, smartest player Saban ever coached v. 3rd pick with no off-filed issues.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
188.SilverAndBlackBleeder Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Rumors are floating that the Lakers are about to sign Rasheed Wallace. LOL Just another old-head that Kobe will surely ignore in the 4th quarter like he does Pau. I’m loving watching the Laker dynasty crumble firsthand out here…..
Yeah, I don’t know what to think about that one…
http://www.necn.com/02/24/12/Source-Rasheed-Wallace-to-sign-with-Lake/landing_sports.html?blockID=657492&feedID=3352
February 24th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
The Raiders, and all their 3 tech Tackles, just don’t protect the MLB’s very well.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Len,
McClain had a WAY better supporting cast than Morrison ever did. thats well documented. I hope you can remember the players without me having to throw names out there for the 100th time
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Way better supporting cast.
Kelly, Seymour, Bryant, Henderson.
You said you’ve come down hard on Seymour and Kelly.
I presume it’s because of their in effectiveness in stuffing the run?
Those are the two “premium” players that were trotted out this season.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
KoolKell Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
The Raiders, and all their 3 tech Tackles, just don’t protect the MLB’s very well.
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Wonder how Ray Lewis would feel about that? lol
We already know.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
So looking back, was the release of Danny Clark a huge blunder?
February 24th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Also one was a 1st round can’t miss, smartest player Saban ever coached v. 3rd pick with no off-filed issues.
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And what?
Expectations are higher for McClain…agree.
As RRS pointed out D takes 11 men.
I would add, all doing their job.
If my tackles are not doing their job, my performance as a MLB is affected.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
You said you’ve come down hard on Seymour and Kelly.
I presume it’s because of their in effectiveness in stuffing the run?
Those are the two “premium” players that were trotted out this season.
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Seymour & Kelly at DT wasn’t good, but the major problem was consistency. Morrison never had any talent at the DT position. He played with guys like Sands, Warren, Joseph, Boschetti, Brayton, etc. He didn’t have base DE’s like Bryant, ShoNasty & Houston. He had pass rushers like Scott, Ellis & Burgess. He didn’t have OLB’s like Wimbley & Curry. He played next to guys like Williams, Thomas, Brown, Howard & Alston.
Kirk Morrison the past 2 years with the same supporting cast would be STOUT in the middle imo
February 24th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
196-KK-LOL
February 24th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
181. Had to happen sometime
February 24th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
207. OMG U cannot be serious.
Morrison was all talk and politi-speak. CONSTANTLY making bad audibles, missing the gap, blowing his responsibility, over playing, over running plays, glued to Linemen, (couldn’t shed if he was a snake) but made those numbers boy.
as Jerry Mac pointed out back in the day “Most of those tackles came 5- 7 yds downfield.”
February 24th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Kirk Morrison the past 2 years with the same supporting cast would be STOUT in the middle imo
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Once again we are fortunate you are a blogger and have no say with the team.Was Morrison on any team last year or was he still a back-up in Buffalo-another great defensive team.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Kirk Morrison the past 2 years with the same supporting cast would be STOUT in the middle imo
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So on the open market, who will garner more interest, McClain or Kirk?
Kirk is after all a backup in Buffalo.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
As RRS pointed out D takes 11 men.
I would add, all doing their job.
If my tackles are not doing their job, my performance as a MLB is affected.
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Kelly is MUCH improved playing next to Seymour. problem is, they both take a lot of plays off. sometimes games even. McClain is a slow dude with no instincts or leadership.
combine the 3 with an Al Davis philosophy and you a TERRIBLE run defense
I’m not willing to upgrade everybody else around McClain and pretend he’s not AT LEAST part of the problem. Jason Campbell supporters did the same thing last year. JCamp = captain of the offense. ROMAC = captain of the defense. At some point, these guys have to make everybody else around them better. Instead we’re trying to win games despite their poor performances!
February 24th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Kirk Morrison is 2-0 against the Raiders since we traded him away …
February 24th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
I didn’t realize Morrison played the Raiders.I thought Jacksonville and Buffalo played the Raiders.After all it does take all 11 guys to play D,doesn’t it?
February 24th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Kirk Morrison is 2-0 against the Raiders since we traded him away …
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Because Kirk plays all 33 positions of O, D, and special Teams.
RRS….a very low point in your blogging career. LOL.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Did morrison even play against the raiders when he was in Buffalo?
February 24th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Kirk Morrison is 2-0 against the Raiders since we traded him away …
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Buffalo is 2-0 against the Raiders since Kirk has been there. Big Difference.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Bleeder,
Lin was winning without Amare and Melo. He was winning with the Knicks 2nd stringers. DWil is a monster. I think Amare is making the team worst. But that’s the problem with the NBA. The Mavs beat the Heat last year because they played better as a TEAM. There is no one on the Mavs squad that can beat Lebron or Wade in one on one bball. The Heat are awesome this year because they play better as a Team defensively and offensively.
But again, I get back to how does the pg improves his team. Novak is suddenly looking awesome because the pg allows Novak to lay his role.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Guy Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Did morrison even play against the raiders when he was in Buffalo?
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He was the guy waving the Gucci towel on the sidelines.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Kell the Raiders have only played Buffalo once since Kirk went there
February 24th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
I didn’t have a problem with Kirk Morrison, even if his tackles were 5 yds down field. He tackled!!
February 24th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Raider Nation-Station
”Yes, his foot is better,” Allen said. “And we got a good evaluation on him. Darren will be ready to go whenever we get ready to kick off the season, that’s for sure.
Dennis Allen on RB Darren McFadden
February 24th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
RRS-you are correct about McClain needing to improve his play though,and he more than likely will.If he doesn’t it will be good riddance.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
I just noticed the co-relation of Dennis Allen’s rather large head, in contrast to his pencil neck. In a photo I seen at the Raiders twitter page…
February 24th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
One thing I loved in the presser: Allen saying someone’s super-fast 40 time doesn’t necessarily correlate with being a good football player. YES YES YES YES!!! FINALLY!
February 24th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Lefty12 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
RRS-you are correct about McClain needing to improve his play though,and he more than likely will.If he doesn’t it will be good riddance.
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100% on all points.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
KoolKell Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
I didn’t have a problem with Kirk Morrison, even if his tackles were 5 yds down field. He tackled!!
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So instead of the 40yd run, he just allowed the first downs consistently.
Slow poison vs. fast poison: They’re both POISON.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
KoolKell Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
I didn’t have a problem with Kirk Morrison, even if his tackles were 5 yds down field. He tackled!!
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I will ALWAYS have a problem with our MLBs tackling 5 yds down field whether hes named Morrison or McClain or Joe Blow.
We will never solve the run D until we get gap control and I’m not talking about RMR’s cross dressing
February 24th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
227. McClain played hurt
February 24th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
The last time the Raiders had a Pro-Bowl Linebacker was Matt Millen in 1988!
All of Al Davis’ D-Lineman are pass rushers. They don’t hold up Guards, and protect Linebackers.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/raiders-talk/post/McFadden-key-cog-in-Allens-plans-for-Rai?blockID=657508&feedID=2801
“Especially after being was lost…”
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We can lay off of Steve and “co-relation” a little now…
February 24th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
One thing I loved in the presser: Allen saying someone’s super-fast 40 time doesn’t necessarily correlate with being a good football player. YES YES YES YES!!! FINALLY!
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Go Figure.
Al wasn’t always like that.
Marcus Allen is a premium example of this.
Glad that we’ve got young fresh blood in the veins of the organization.
I mean no dis respect to AL Davis when I say this.
The Man provided Me with GREAT Football Teams as a youngster, and engendered my loyalty for evermore.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Aig-Raiders Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Bleeder,
Lin was winning without Amare and Melo. He was winning with the Knicks 2nd stringers. DWil is a monster. I think Amare is making the team worst. But that’s the problem with the NBA. The Mavs beat the Heat last year because they played better as a TEAM. There is no one on the Mavs squad that can beat Lebron or Wade in one on one bball. The Heat are awesome this year because they play better as a Team defensively and offensively.
But again, I get back to how does the pg improves his team. Novak is suddenly looking awesome because the pg allows Novak to lay his role.
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Yea I hear ya…..again we’re on the same page and our points keep backing each other up…Lin is the best option for the Knicks right now and last night shouldn’t change that ’cause the Heat are gonna run away with the title this year. Amare will be alright. He’s committed to trying to get better. My biggest issue with him is rebounding. I hate seeing Carmelo outboard him which is what happened a lot last year, but Amare thrives in a pick and roll, and he’ll get his. Wouldn’t mind packaging him with Toney Douglas and a pick for Dwight either though. Knicks mgmt shouldn’t be too content…there are stars to be had out there and now is the time to move…
anyhow, I’m outta here….weekend starts now…enjoy fellas
Rack ‘em
February 24th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
re 204. There would have been a few Raiders’ DLinemen, one MLB, and DBacks in body bags courtesy of Mr. Lewis after some the performances last year. And, Lewis would have been acquitted off all charges by the jury: Raider Nation.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
231. One gap penetrators like Gerard Warren, Sapp, Terdell Sands ect.
Good point that but still, our LBs under produce and give up huge runs and plays
February 24th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
For some reason it didn’t seem like the old man valued LBs lately as he did in the old days.When you look at the top defenses they usually have very good LBer play.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
“227. McClain played hurt”
So HE says there was never any structure damage all x-rays were negative.
He is a puzzy and took himself out of games last year I saw Hue give him a dirty look one time when he came out limping after the dirty look McClain went back in the next play.
I think he was faking to make sure he did not injure his trigger finger.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
you are correct about McClain needing to improve his play though,and he more than likely will. If he doesn’t it will be good riddance.
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Lefty,
As BCZ states, cutting ties with ROMAC now would cost the Raiders a fortune. Sounds like McKenzie & Allen are giving him a year to see if they can milk any production from the kid. Sounds as if they had a little chat with him to set him straight and lay out their expectations. I’m glad. not surprised
February 24th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
233. Prime examples of the myth over reality.
Of course Davis wasn’t stricly H/W/S. He gambled on speed and physique occasionally because speed “could not be taught, football could” but he made all kinds of picks aside from speed gambles and he was correct that speed in this game is an advantage but so are football instincts and they have a speed benefit of their own
February 24th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
“MARK Davis is in charge now.”
It’ll be interesting to see whom Davis takes to ownership meetings. Amy Trask? Will he sit in on them alone, and if so, will he take a few years to gain confidence in speaking up at them?
February 24th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Dennis Allen got to stop using “obviously” so much because it sounds to much like Hue Jackson. :0)
February 24th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
As Coach Allen said-players will be held accountable and he has the authority to do so.Accountability is one of the main ingredients that has been missing on this team for far too long.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
239. Man RRS you are off today!
Romac made all his money the first 2 yrs. Hes due less than a milly ($970 thousand) this season.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
McClain is a tool. I would take Morrison over him any day. Morrison does not have half the natural ability that McClain supposedly had when we drafted him, but he plays hard, even if he cannot shed blockers, and does not give up on plays like McClain does.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
RAIDERS @nflnetwork @JasonLaCanfora interviews Raiders Head Coach Dennis Allen pic.twitter.com/pd0tOMCs
February 24th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Luvmarvhub Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
“MARK Davis is in charge now.”
It’ll be interesting to see whom Davis takes to ownership meetings. Amy Trask? Will he sit in on them alone, and if so, will he take a few years to gain confidence in speaking up at them?
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I have no idea, but I’d guess that Amy would be the one.
As you probably know, she’s already been there and done that.
She’d be perfect.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Lefty12 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
As Coach Allen said-players will be held accountable and he has the authority to do so.Accountability is one of the main ingredients that has been missing on this team for far too long.
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Really, Lefty?
February 24th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Palmer completion percentage: 60.7
Campbell’s completion percentage: 60.6
February 24th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Primussuxxx Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
McClain is a tool. I would take Morrison over him any day. Morrison does not have half the natural ability that McClain supposedly had when we drafted him, but he plays hard, even if he cannot shed blockers, and does not give up on plays like McClain does.
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To “read between the lines” Kirk sucks, but by golly he tries hard.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
See,KK,I disagreed with the old man too.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
250, something like that, but is was better than McClain. Just goes to show you how bad McClain really is.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Lefty12 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
As Coach Allen said-players will be held accountable and he has the authority to do so.Accountability is one of the main ingredients that has been missing on this team for far too long.
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Nooooooooooo, seriously, Lefty? that’s quite an admission coming from you.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
I know they’ll have the team ready to play whenever we go up against them and we’ll do our best to have our team ready to play going up against them.
A Raider coach saying we will do our best love it,after all Hbert`s bs it`s music to my ears
February 24th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Palmer completion percentage: 60.7
Campbell’s completion percentage: 60.6
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So my question would be, how many plays over 15 yards did Palmer complete over Campbell.
What were the % throw attempts.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
“Palmer completion percentage: 60.7
Campbell’s completion percentage: 60.6″
Palmer will be our starting QB
Campbell is not.
So exactly what point are you trying to make?
February 24th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Primussuxxx Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
250, something like that, but is was better than McClain. Just goes to show you how bad McClain really is.
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I’ve read that McClain played hurt all year.
If it’s true do you think that may account for some of what went on?
February 24th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Not really.I didn’t agree with a lot the old man did.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Raider Nation-Station
”Yes, his foot is better,” Allen said. “And we got a good evaluation on him. Darren will be ready to go whenever we get ready to kick off the season, that’s for sure.
Dennis Allen on RB Darren McFadden
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Did none of these reporters think to ask him what his dedication to DMC means for Bush?
February 24th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Lakers sign Rasheed Wallace? Lol really? That would have been cool in 2004!
February 24th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
“Palmer completion percentage: 60.7
Campbell’s completion percentage: 60.6″
Palmer will be our starting QB
Campbell is not.
So exactly what point are you trying to make?
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Palmer is clearly better.
Just look at the numbers….lol
February 24th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Silverandblack666 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
“Palmer completion percentage: 60.7
Campbell’s completion percentage: 60.6″
Palmer will be our starting QB
Campbell is not.
So exactly what point are you trying to make?
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The same dubious point that is made by people complaining that we should have taken Megatron instead of JaPaycheck, or kept Nnamdi instead of Routt.
In other words, they’re making a point of how much they enjoy living in the past.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
you can sit here and moan like little girls about Palmer all you want…. guess what that will not change Reggie or Dennis Allen’s mind.
Carson Palmer is your starting QB next year unless a meteor falls on earth…DEAL WITH IT!!
February 24th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Lefty12 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Not really.I didn’t agree with a lot the old man did.
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Wow, after all these years, whodda thunk?
February 24th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
256. Just thought it was interesting. Wanted to see what people would make of it.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Did none of these reporters think to ask him what his dedication to DMC means for Bush?
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It means Bush needs to look elsewhere if he wants to start.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
“Palmer is clearly better.
Just look at the numbers….lol”
LMAO GOOD ONE MAN!
February 24th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Playing hurt and giving up on plays are two different things. where did you read that at? was the source at bleacherreport.com? Not saying I do not believe it, just saying I never heard it. IMHO, dude lacks heart. I am not a fan of McClain at all. He was terrible last year.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Raider Nation-Station
”Yes, his foot is better,” Allen said. “And we got a good evaluation on him. Darren will be ready to go whenever we get ready to kick off the season, that’s for sure.
Dennis Allen on RB Darren McFadden
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Did none of these reporters think to ask him what his dedication to DMC means for Bush?
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Allen addressed it in the context of game planning(while in Denver) for the 1 – 2 combination of Bush / McFadden.
IF I remember correctly.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
It was mentioned on this blog almost weekly by Jer and Steve that McClain was playing on bad wheels last year.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Primussuxxx Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Playing hurt and giving up on plays are two different things. where did you read that at? was the source at bleacherreport.com? Not saying I do not believe it, just saying I never heard it. IMHO, dude lacks heart. I am not a fan of McClain at all. He was terrible last year.
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Here.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
fair enough. I did not remember that.
February 24th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Bad wheels or not, still do not like him much.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
269.”Again, from playing the Oakland Raiders twice last year, they were much more challenging to defend when Darren McFadden was in the backfield, and having that kind of two-headed monster between him and Bush, that was a real challenge. Darren is a vital part of what we’re going to try and get done next year.”
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Said Bsuh DMC 2 headed monster was a challenge but said DMC is the key. Bush gone if they dont get a decent price for him and they won’t. Someone will pay MB
February 24th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
269.”Again, from playing the Oakland Raiders twice last year, they were much more challenging to defend when Darren McFadden was in the backfield, and having that kind of two-headed monster between him and Bush, that was a real challenge. Darren is a vital part of what we’re going to try and get done next year.”
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Said Bsuh DMC 2 headed monster was a challenge but said DMC is the key. Bush gone if they dont get a decent price for him and they won’t. Someone will pay MB
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Yes, Bush would be the odd man out.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
McClain is obviously immature but he is not stupid.
My guess is that he didn’t want to be drafted by Oakland.
Hopefully, this new staff will get him to see the light and get the most out of him, whatever that may be.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Twocents Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
McClain is obviously immature but he is not stupid.
My guess is that he didn’t want to be drafted by Oakland.
Hopefully, this new staff will get him to see the light and get the most out of him, whatever that may be.
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I hope so. Just because I did not like the way he played last year, does not mean I want him to fail. he is a Raider, and I want all Raiders to do well. Hopefully the new regime can motivate him.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Raider Nation-Station
Remember when Eli Manning refused to be drafted by the Chargers? Giants gave them Rivers in exchange.
Which one has 2 Super Bowl rings? I forget…
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lmao! Rivers gets props as a tip tier QB. Only a fool lies to himself about his opponents capabilities but the Hardware what its all about.
Eli got you on that Chargers
February 24th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
303.Raider O Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:52 am
Only good things about Bama, is that the real estate is dirt cheap….otherwise, living in the South full time is not recommended or advised.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I love southern food.
^^^^^^^
The other good thing about the south.
I have friends who lived down there and visited and they were shocked on how 3rd world some of the towns are.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Twocents Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
McClain is obviously immature but he is not stupid.
My guess is that he didn’t want to be drafted by Oakland.
Hopefully, this new staff will get him to see the light and get the most out of him, whatever that may be.
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If it were true that He didn’t want to be drafted by Oakland, and if it were true that he somehow didn’t “try hard enough” because of it…I’d say the guy is a delusional loser.
So self absorbed that he can’t see the forest for the trees.
Hope that isn’t the case.
I think He can be good.
We’ll see.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Q: Penalties such a big issue, how clear that up?
Allen: I think the first and foremost thing is guys have to be held accountable for their actions. That’s always what I believed in, and I think now with the organizational structure I feel about our ability to hold our guys accountable to do the right things, for the right reasons and doing it that way all the time. And we’ll preach that message and preach that message, and we’ll hold guys accountable to doing it the right way.
….
“and I think now with the organizational structure I feel about our ability to hold our guys accountable”
This means that now that Al doesn’t decide who plays every Sunday we can start benching guys that play stupid football.
I am so loving all of this.
This guy was brought up in a state where football is king(TX),he went to a school that preaches discipline and character(TX A&M), and he has put together a staff with similar values.
I expect to see much improvement in the penalty department this season.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Twocents Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
McClain is obviously immature but he is not stupid.
My guess is that he didn’t want to be drafted by Oakland.
Hopefully, this new staff will get him to see the light and get the most out of him, whatever that may be.
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If it were true that He didn’t want to be drafted by Oakland, and if it were true that he somehow didn’t “try hard enough” because of it…I’d say the guy is a delusional loser.
So self absorbed that he can’t see the forest for the trees.
Hope that isn’t the case.
I think He can be good.
We’ll see.
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I think it’s more a case where he thought he just waltz in and dominate the NFL like the SEC. Wrong.
And our archaic schemes and mismatched personnel didn’t help.
Neither did McClain thinking he was Shaft.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
I expect to see much improvement in the penalty department this season.
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It will be a mandatory requirement of employment.
I feel very comfortable in saying …Print That!
February 24th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Whats up Raider fans? I’ve noticed a total lack of the Sockpuppet Puppet Army for days. Way to go mods! I wonder if they banned MR’s ISP?
Question.. Who’s your favorite Raider currently on the roster?
February 24th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Neither did McClain thinking he was Shaft.
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LOL!
That’s the delusion part. Hahahaha
Nice!
February 24th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Wide receiver Pierre Garcon has rejected a five-year contract offer from the Indianapolis Colts, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter’s Twitter feed.
Garcon will apparently test the free agent waters, coming off a season in which he had 70 receptions for 947 yards and six touchdowns. The career high in receptions and receiving yards is even more impressive given that the Colts played all season without Peyton Manning.
…..
Unless he comes to Oakland, please keep this guy out of the AFC West.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
wasbanned Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Wide receiver Pierre Garcon has rejected a five-year contract offer from the Indianapolis Colts, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter’s Twitter feed.
Garcon will apparently test the free agent waters, coming off a season in which he had 70 receptions for 947 yards and six touchdowns. The career high in receptions and receiving yards is even more impressive given that the Colts played all season without Peyton Manning.
…..
Unless he comes to Oakland, please keep this guy out of the AFC West.
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Is he the guy with the constant concussions, or is that Austin Collie?
February 24th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Whats up Raider fans? I’ve noticed a total lack of the Sockpuppet Puppet Army for days. Way to go mods! I wonder if they banned MR’s ISP?
Question.. Who’s your favorite Raider currently on the roster?
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Baby Wiz. Not fancy, not flashy, just plays the heck out of every down.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Is he the guy with the constant concussions, or is that Austin Collie?
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Collie
February 24th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Isn’t Pierre Garcon the Chaz Schillens of the midwest? Always hurt but sooooo much promise?!?
February 24th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Whats up Raider fans? I’ve noticed a total lack of the Sockpuppet Puppet Army for days. Way to go mods! I wonder if they banned MR’s ISP?
Question.. Who’s your favorite Raider currently on the roster?
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Baby Wiz. Not fancy, not flashy, just plays the heck out of every down.
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Vehldeer.
Small school, hard worker, toughest job on the O line.
Keeper.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Whats up J? Hows the man cave coming along?
February 24th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Plunk: Jared Veldher or LilWiz. I like Satele too, man is a warrior. JLofty likes warrior boar hunters. When 3×4 makes the roster as a starter and starts laying out WRs and RBs like Luke Skywalker fulfilling his destiny, then maybe MM.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Whats up Raider fans? I’ve noticed a total lack of the Sockpuppet Puppet Army for days. Way to go mods! I wonder if they banned MR’s ISP?
Question.. Who’s your favorite Raider currently on the roster?
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Baby Wiz. Not fancy, not flashy, just plays the heck out of every down.
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Vehldeer.
Small school, hard worker, toughest job on the O line.
Keeper.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Mine’s DWow.. love the way he catches the ball, I feel like he’ll just get better, and WR was my pos. in HS.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Isn’t Pierre Garcon the Chaz Schillens of the midwest? Always hurt but sooooo much promise?!?
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Played pretty well last year, started all 16 games. More hit and miss last year, always started the wrong week in FF. Missed two games the year before.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarcPi00.htm
February 24th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Lofty you are thinking of Collie. Garcon is fast and makes some great catches, but is really inconsistent.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
I had high hopes for The Missle too. Mybe this’ll be his year with the new regime.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Well slow going lately. It was going to be my “bad weather-work indoors” winter project but I can’t be inside when its gorgeous and 58degs outside.
I start building the bar soon. But wifey says only after I nail the trim and other details.
Wait that didn’t come out right….
February 24th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Isn’t Pierre Garcon the Chaz Schillens of the midwest? Always hurt but sooooo much promise?!?
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Also, compared to Anthony Gonzo and Collie, he is a iron Man…
February 24th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Oh yeah Plunk I forgot about Degnarlious. He stays healthy and away from the softmore slump he’ll rise.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Can’t believe this weather.. went and hit a bucket o’ balls earlier.. watched a red-tailed hawk have a dogfight with a bald eagle.. awesome
February 24th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
I had high hopes for The Missle too. Mybe this’ll be his year with the new regime.
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I really do believe that we will all know for sure just what our personnel is capable of this year.
I think the brain power in Oakland has increased immensely.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Touche Dutch. But last thing I want is another inconsistent WR. Speaking of Glazz, his cross bay counterpart Josh Morgan is available. Talented kid…
February 24th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
I trust in RMK..
February 24th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Nailing “trim” ain’t work..lol
February 24th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Plunk, you still got that Donkey fan roommate? If so tell him if he needs a softball player I am a free agent. Play 1B like Dominc Hasek, but will play anywhere and anything. Thinking of roiding up to get my power swing back too.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Len, you haven’t met my wife….
February 24th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
lol.. I’ll let him know
February 24th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
I trust in RMK..
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Me too.
Reggie will get this right.
I always fall back on what Ron Wolf said.
“Guy’s can write a report, but can’t tell you who can play. Reggie can tell you who can play.”
THAT is why He is here.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Amen Len. Am3n.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
fckin’ A
February 24th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
JLofty Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Len, you haven’t met my wife….
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You’re Wife must be a great Lady!
Again…that ain’t “work” lol
If I understand the definition of “Trim”
Way back in the day Trim was all about naked and sweat.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
But can RMK tell us how much a guy can benchpress from his Craftmatic adjustable bed at 3am on any given day?
February 24th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
301.PlunkforHOF Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Can’t believe this weather.. went and hit a bucket o’ balls earlier.. watched a red-tailed hawk have a dogfight with a bald eagle.. awesome
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Cool. I have seen Crows try to get into it with a Hawk, who took over their territory I guess. The Hawk just buzzed them away and the Crows didn’t return.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
DutchRaider77 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
@Mistic1
If the unthinkable happens and Palmer does well in 2012, can we pick your screen name for a month? (that Palmer puts up elite numbers comparable to JC)
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Dutch,
just because im willing to admit that he is under the microscope like every other hold over player?
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Mistic,
If we are laying down money in Vegas on Palmer’s being succesful v. unsucceful, you are betting on him being unsuccessful? I understand you are just preparing the nation for the let down you see coming.
Just as you took delight in calling out the JC haters once he started being succesful in the silver and black?
I am a Kool-Aid drinker and would tow the party line…if they trade Palmer and start/sign JC, I am all in for JC. My Palmer glass is half-full, I would say yours is half-empty.
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You have style Dutch, that was eloquent, but wildly presumptuous. Saying palmer is under the microscope, isnt predicting failure, and nothing to do with JC at all. I am only accepting reality, & in my mind admission of palmers pizz poor play naturally progresses toward skepticism about his ability to play well in the future. The desire to see palmer prove it on the field should not be confused with pessimism.
Actually I veiw palmer as nothing more than a stop gap. If he flops or succeeds, it will have no impact on my optimism for the future prospects of my team. i like where big mack is taking us, palmer is merely a hitch hiker soon to be dropped off.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
302.RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
I really do believe that we will all know for sure just what our personnel is capable of this year.
I think the brain power in Oakland has increased immensely.
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Exactly.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Yes Len, my wife is a wonderful woman, far better than a schlub like me deserves, a far better human than I can ever hope to become. And the only work I have when it comes to her is usually having to do with my ears, and my brain. As in listening or understanding wtf she’s crying/feeling/etc.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
293.JLofty Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Plunk: Jared Veldher or LilWiz. I like Satele too, man is a warrior. JLofty likes warrior boar hunters. When 3×4 makes the roster as a starter and starts laying out WRs and RBs like Luke Skywalker fulfilling his destiny, then maybe MM.
^^^^^^^^
I love Satele as well. I think he is under appreciated.
I think he will stay with the move back to the ZBS mainly. Veldheer, Wiz and Satele are solid.
The question is if old Cooper stays or if Campbell and or Barksdale take over on the right side of the line.
I think Barksdale can play either RG or RT, even in a ZBS. It seems Campbell is more of a RT.
February 24th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
alot of palmers interceptions were caused by people running wrong routes -lest we forget when he got up to speed on playbook he had a revolving door on recievers
February 24th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Yes, his foot is better,” Allen said. “And we got a good evaluation on him. Darren will be ready to go whenever we get ready to kick off the season, that’s for sure.
Dennis Allen on RB Darren McFadden
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Did not say the foot is healed, just “BETTER”. “Ready to go for the season.” Well does that include mini-camps,training camps, preseason? If we played Sunday, would he practice?
February 24th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
JLofty Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Yes Len, my wife is a wonderful woman, far better than a schlub like me deserves, a far better human than I can ever hope to become. And the only work I have when it comes to her is usually having to do with my ears, and my brain. As in listening or understanding wtf she’s crying/feeling/etc.
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The eternal bane of the human male
February 24th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
I wasn’t advocating the Raiders signing Garcon, just don’t want him in the AFC West.
Dude put up almost 1,000 yards last you with some guy out of the stands playing QB.
I don’t know what you guys are talking about being injury prone or inconsistent…
2009 15 games 47 rec for 765 yards
2010 14 games 67 rec for 784 yards
2011 16 games 70 rec for 947 yards
He will get big money from someone. Don’t know if he can handle being a #1 WR but if he goes to a team with a good system he is very productive.
February 24th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Here are the 2011 players I don’t expect to be with us as players next year:
• K. Barnes – OT (moved to BU)
• C. Carlisle – OG
• S. Satele – OC (moved to BU)
• C. Schilens – WR
• M. Bush – RB
• L. Murphy – WR
• J. Henderson – DT
• T. Kelly – DT
• K. Wimbley – LB
• T. Scott – DE
• D. Blackstock – LB
• H. Eugene – S
• Q. Groves – LB
• S. Routt – CB
• M. Mitchell – S
• T. Houshmandzadeh – WR
• K. Boller – QB
• J. Campbell – QB
• L. Sheppard – CB
• J. Boyd – S
February 24th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
JLofty Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Yes Len, my wife is a wonderful woman, far better than a schlub like me deserves, a far better human than I can ever hope to become. And the only work I have when it comes to her is usually having to do with my ears, and my brain. As in listening or understanding wtf she’s crying/feeling/etc.
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Lofty my Raider Brother, You are a lucky man.
And I understand exactly what you mean about the listening/ understanding.
You’d think it should be simple, but as you know, it isn’t…
February 24th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Mikeschoice Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
alot of palmers interceptions were caused by people running wrong routes -lest we forget when he got up to speed on playbook he had a revolving door on recievers
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Yep.
Mistic will say otherwise.
February 24th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Wasbanned, it has already been demonstrated that we were talking out our _$$ re: the Waiter. Confused him with Collie or Gonzo or whoever the Colts are always putting on IR.
JB: giving up on 3×4 already?!? Mike the Missle will be back he’s cheap, versatile, young. Same with Hiram, he’s going to be cut and resigned to vet min.
Satele will be back.
February 24th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Master Beeecham Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:58 am
HUGE NEWS OUT OF THE BEEECH DAWG CAMP
Yo blog brahs, goobers & assorted dweebos
Oh and you too, Krappy
After a week of meetings with my all star production team, the Certified Platinum Posse, smoking almost a pound of Santa Cruz skunk weed and snapping the springs in the PARTYDUDE 8000 from overuse, I have a major announcement:
I am going to back to my reggae roots and starting a side project called Rasta Ganja.
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Translation: Even his mom and dad, errr, “production team” thought his work sucked ass, so he scraped up some stems and seeds, did a bong load, and passed out listening to some crappy white reggae.
February 24th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Alright boys, I am cutting out early. Maybe the boy child will go to the park with me and toss the ball around. If not, maybe the girl child will. I know my big (and I mean BIG) yellow lab will….
Too damn nice to be inside any longer!
Cheers!
February 24th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
JLofty Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Isn’t Pierre Garcon the Chaz Schillens of the midwest? Always hurt but sooooo much promise?!?
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Schillens never had a 70 reception year…Garcon way more explosive…
that’d be a good pick up
February 24th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Translation: Even his mom and dad, errr, “production team” thought his work sucked ass, so he scraped up some stems and seeds, did a bong load, and passed out listening to some crappy white reggae.
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Long time out of this loop, but…stems and seeds still exist?
Maybe Vanilla Ice is on the table…lol
February 24th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
JLofty Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Alright boys, I am cutting out early. Maybe the boy child will go to the park with me and toss the ball around. If not, maybe the girl child will. I know my big (and I mean BIG) yellow lab will….
Too damn nice to be inside any longer!
Cheers!
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Coach’em up Lofty.
Get the whole group out on the field!
Peace!
February 24th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Long time out of this loop, but…stems and seeds still exist?
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Not normally but when all you can buy is lame Mexican brown weed like biachi, stems and seeds are still in the mix.
February 24th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Long time out of this loop, but…stems and seeds still exist?
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Not normally but when all you can buy is lame Mexican brown weed like biachi, stems and seeds are still in the mix.
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Thanks Bush
I’m now up to speed. lol
Way back in the day, it was a part of life.
February 24th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Regarding the WR group…
I don’t see the Raiders spending $$$ on FA to bring in a “name” WR.
I think there are larger issues on the D side that need to be addressed.
Resources imo, will be directed towards the D side of the ball.
IF the Raiders bring in a Big time FA WR, I’m good with that…just don’t think it will happen.
February 24th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
293.JLofty Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Plunk: Jared Veldher or LilWiz. I like Satele too, man is a warrior. JLofty likes warrior boar hunters. When 3×4 makes the roster as a starter and starts laying out WRs and RBs like Luke Skywalker fulfilling his destiny, then maybe MM.
^^^^^^^^
I love Satele as well. I think he is under appreciated.
I think he will stay with the move back to the ZBS mainly. Veldheer, Wiz and Satele are solid.
The question is if old Cooper stays. I think Cooper is gone….especially if Campbell and or Barksdale take over on the right side of the line.
I think Barksdale can play either RG or RT, even in a ZBS. It seems Campbell is more of a RT….
February 24th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Later Fellas
February 24th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
I live in a small town in East TX. When I say small, I mean less than 5,000 people.
My wife and I sport Raider gear everywhere everyday.
Some Spanish girl at the bank told my wife her husband is a huge Raiders fan but wouldn’t let her sport gear because its a gang sign.
LOL! A gang sign in Nowhere, TX… SMH
February 24th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
I miss MR
February 24th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Cmon.. just kidding
February 24th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
didn’t mean to silence the blog.
February 24th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Would love to see Myers as our center but doubt that it is possibe.
Some second tier guys on offense: Tolbert, Collins OT from Cin. Colston or Lloyd at WR.
On defense I have no clue.
February 24th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
At least Hue was entertaining when he brushed off a question. That Allen interview put me to sleep.
February 24th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
uglyorc Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
At least Hue was entertaining when he brushed off a question. That Allen interview put me to sleep.
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In much the same way as Rich Kotite is a more entertaining interview than Bill Belichick…
February 24th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
I thought Allen did okay. He’ll get better as time goes by. You really can’t answer most of the questions honestly, sort of like a politician.
February 24th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
uglyorc Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
At least Hue was entertaining when he brushed off a question. That Allen interview put me to sleep.
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In much the same way as Rich Kotite is a more entertaining interview than Bill Belichick…
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I prefer the Jackson / Allen comparison.
Kinda like speaking softly and carrying a big stick.
February 24th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Twocents Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
I thought Allen did okay. He’ll get better as time goes by. You really can’t answer most of the questions honestly, sort of like a politician.
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In reading the transcript, many questions can not be answered Today.
He doesn’t know what players will be on the roster come training camp.
February 24th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
To put it bluntly…
Talk is cheap.
Actions/results …speak louder than words.
February 24th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Piere Garcon deny contract from Colts hmmm
February 24th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
other than Coach Dennis saying “obviously” too many times it appears that all of the bickering blog-site semi-pros are gonna hafta suck on their own nitpicking-nabob-negativism for awhile as Reggie and Denny and Mark and Amy are looking at years rather than 15 second attention spans.
February 24th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
I think the Raiders should replace the image on their helmets. I vote for the picture of Al Davis at the owners meeting with “Lance”.
February 24th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
It’s true when you’re a company man you always give a company answer (witness Allen’s and Reggie’s), but I have a sense that the Raiders are building a chain of command with delegation of authority and open communication both ways without the insane micromanagement of the last several years of Al’s reign. Even with that, there’s probably going to be too much shuffling players in and out and adjustments for the Raiders to make the playoffs the first year. The culture has to change and the players that don’t buy in have to be gotten rid of. But the second year will have a much more competitive, disciplined team that will make a run. Even though the division is weak, the rest of the teams will improve and are ahead of schedule relative to the Raiders. But the sun is shining through the clouds again.
February 24th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
and the belief is here that Reggie, off-the-record, encouraged insidebayarea to clean up the garbage on this best raiderfootballblogsite.
February 24th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Doesnt matter who we have up front. Fact of the matter is mcclain is an ilb trying his best to be a mike in a 3-4…
mcclain has the instincts nor the drive to play mlb in the NFL…
mcclain also lacks mlb speed, nor does attack the ball.
Moreover, he does not bring the lumber when hitting. A lot of arm tacking with this guy.
I also doubt he has the cerebral capacity to handle the mike position.
to say his play depends on what we do up front is crazy talk as he is not mlb material…
February 24th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
don’t worry Richie, you’ll always have Jaws as proof that you once had something to scare people with.
February 24th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
is best to be a mike in a 3-4…
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Sorry meant 4-3
February 24th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
M Lonetree, if that is true, why haven’t I been banned?
February 24th, 2012 at 5:37 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Regarding the WR group…
I don’t see the Raiders spending $$$ on FA to bring in a “name” WR.
I think there are larger issues on the D side that need to be addressed.
Resources imo, will be directed towards the D side of the ball.
IF the Raiders bring in a Big time FA WR, I’m good with that…just don’t think it will happen.
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totally agree, Semi’s on the blog keep wishing on a star that we bring in a big name FA.
The O is set, aside from mbush walking we are good.
Put ALL the money towards fixing this D…
February 24th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
Because a tuppence is of no consequence.
February 24th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
Let bush walk get tolbert. Lockup Branch and get a vet CB fix the D and boom problem solved
February 24th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
From now on I will be known as “A buck fifty”.
February 24th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
M Lonetree Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
Because a tuppence is of no consequence.
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LOL!
Ok Lonetree, Did the definition of “tuppence” come from the urban dic, or is it the other.
The 1st is hilarious, the other, just as relevant, just not as funny.
February 24th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
Twocents Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
From now on I will be known as “A buck fifty”.
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LOL!
With my new found knowledge.
February 24th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Re 350: The new logo should be a Mt. Rushmore type with the 3 stooges: Cable, Norvel, and Lance. Maybe Lance can give Cable the 2 fingers in the eyes routine.
February 24th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
327,Seymour Bush,Beech passed out listening to White Reggae,for some reason thats funny to me,HaHa
February 24th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Great news, blog zeros!
Rasta Ganja – my new super hot reggae side project – is rehearsing right now in the penthouse and wrote a brand new jam that is sure to keep those cool island vibes waaaay irie.
It’s called “Getting Stoney with Bob Marley and Jeremy Lin”, which should really help with our global marketing and google searches.
I also banged the sweet heaven out of this babe from the pool, she was attracted to my new dread locks and incredible build. Thankfully my 18 pack was freshly lubed with jerk chicken marinade.
Here’s my lyrics, imagine steel drums wafting in the distance
If me and Bob Marley could get super high
My weiner would grow until it touched the sky
With a weiner that tall, all the ladies would win
Shout out to Jamaica, mon, and of course Jeremy Lin
BRINGING THE BEACH TO THE PARTY, WORD
February 24th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
My opinion is not worth more it’s just inflation. Next year I’ll be “Three fifty”.
February 24th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Beeecham,you having Kell over for some Friday evening fun?Bong hits and some White Reggae,I dunno.Things may not go well
February 24th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
366,three fifty will get ya a 40oz
February 24th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Twocents Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
My opinion is not worth more it’s just inflation. Next year I’ll be “Three fifty”.
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LOL…Seriously.
Just keep printin the money.
It’s all good. ugh
February 24th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Hendu Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
366,three fifty will get ya a 40oz
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THAT is criminal.
February 24th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Master Beeecham Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Great news, blog zeros!
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Look everyone it’s “Willy Wonka” and his imaginary life.
Loser.
How’s that fake boat workin for ya Willy?
F…k any fake women lately?
Loser.
February 24th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
No Lo, I like it. The officials would be laughing so hard they would never throw a flag. Maybe we should borrow “Bruce the Buccaneer” from Tampa Bay to keep the bstrds off our backs.
February 24th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
My bad if this has been posted…just got off work and catching up on the day…does anyone notice that coach Allen doesn’t blink? Like…dude doesn’t blink his eyes. Second he seems a lot more confident than he did at that opening presser after watchin that csn video.
February 24th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Raider Guy Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
My bad if this has been posted…just got off work and catching up on the day…does anyone notice that coach Allen doesn’t blink? Like…dude doesn’t blink his eyes. Second he seems a lot more confident than he did at that opening presser after watchin that csn video.
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Blinking denotes stress.
Guess he’s good to go.
February 24th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
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February 24th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Raider Guy Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
My bad if this has been posted…just got off work and catching up on the day…does anyone notice that coach Allen doesn’t blink? Like…dude doesn’t blink his eyes. Second he seems a lot more confident than he did at that opening presser after watchin that csn video.
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Blinking denotes stress.
Guess he’s good to go.
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Blinking is normal. Excessive blinking denotes excitement.
Not blinking indicates shock.
Why doesn’t this surprise me? Another deer in the headlights head coach.
February 24th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
M Lonetree Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
and the belief is here that Reggie, off-the-record, encouraged insidebayarea to clean up the garbage on this best raiderfootballblogsite
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And the belief here is you are a full scale moron.
blog has zero to do with the organization, you old decrepit hack.
This site is owned by a newspaper group.
Now go take some Metamucil, and ponder what might have been.
February 24th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Team will be a work in progress. Period of adjustment if you will. But we are headed in the right direction. Still worried about the lingering effects of all those penalties tho. Players may start to worry about not being penalized instead of just playing with instinct. like I said, it’s going to be a work in progress, but this will be a a scary team once again. Still one of the youngest teams overall in the league. Huge and fast. just teach em’ to play smart Coach Allen and we will get to the big game.
February 24th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
First time poster. Some of you people are whack. Lots of good points on here tho.
February 24th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
#365: LMFAO…You definitely keep things from stagnating in here Beeecham. Keep jivin’ and jukin’ dude.
February 24th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Long time out of this loop, but…stems and seeds still exist?
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Not normally but when all you can buy is lame Mexican brown weed like biachi, stems and seeds are still in the mix.
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Thanks Bush
I’m now up to speed. lol
Way back in the day, it was a part of life.
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Whew! I got a buzz just reading it….lol remembering Cheech and Chong. No stems no seeds that you don’t need, Acapulco Gold is bad azz weed.
February 24th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
And for all of the Chicken Littles on the blog…Why not wait and see what we do in FA and at the draft before declaring that the gulls are dropping out of the sky?
February 24th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
lefty12 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
It was mentioned on this blog almost weekly by Jer and Steve that McClain was playing on bad wheels last year.
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Getting tired of your excuses for everyone.
Do you ever take a stand on anything? I mean your own stance, not toeing the company line?
It’s like you’re afraid to question anything.
February 24th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
#382: Get a little pinch of homegrown when needed. Grown outdoors…No chemicals…”Nice Dreams” indeed.
February 24th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
And for all of the Chicken Littles on the blog…Why not wait and see what we do in FA and at the draft before declaring that the gulls are dropping out of the sky?
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Couldn’t agree more!
February 24th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
I grind the seeds sometimes Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
First time poster. Some of you people are whack. Lots of good points on here tho
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riiiiiiiight….
I’m a first time poster as well.
February 24th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
#384: Romac will have to put out or get out next season. He’s on the clock.
February 24th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
re 382
“Hey, Dave. Oh, Dave.”
“Dave’s not here, man.”
February 24th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Re #389: “Well, okay but I can only stay a few months”.
February 24th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
And for all of the Chicken Littles on the blog…Why not wait and see what we do in FA and at the draft before declaring that the gulls are dropping out of the sky?
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That’s what sheep do.
See Lefty for instructions on getting your Sheep Membership Card.
If something stinks, going to say it stinks, not going to wait and see if the odor clears.
February 24th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
got to get it right, No Lo..
“Hey, open the door man. It’s Dave. I got the stuff.”
“Dave??”
Ya man, it’s me, Dave. Open the door. I think the cops saw me. C’mon man, hurry up. Open up.”
“Dave???”
Ya man, it’s me, Dave..come on. I got the stuff. Open up.”
“Dave???????”
‘YA, MAN, IT’S ME. OPEN UUUUP”
“Dave’s not here”
February 24th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Raider Guy Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
My bad if this has been posted…just got off work and catching up on the day…does anyone notice that coach Allen doesn’t blink? Like…dude doesn’t blink his eyes. Second he seems a lot more confident than he did at that opening presser after watchin that csn video.
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Blinking denotes stress.
Guess he’s good to go.
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Blinking is normal. Excessive blinking denotes excitement.
Not blinking indicates shock.
Why doesn’t this surprise me? Another deer in the headlights head coach.
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RRRRight…dude is in shock.
STFU.
Excessive blinking is a stress indicator.
Normal blinking is….uh….normal.
February 24th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
lefty12 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
It was mentioned on this blog almost weekly by Jer and Steve that McClain was playing on bad wheels last year.
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Getting tired of your excuses for everyone.
Do you ever take a stand on anything? I mean your own stance, not toeing the company line?
It’s like you’re afraid to question anything.
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What’s YOUR stance weapon boy?
February 24th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Cheech and Chong! Love it!
February 24th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Looks like Brian Dawkins coming to the Raiders!!
February 24th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Hwnrdr Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Cheech and Chong! Love it!
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A buddy of mine had the rolling paper from the “Big Bamboo?” album.
Huge. lol
February 24th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
LBRAIDERS Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Looks like Brian Dawkins coming to the Raiders!!
Oh yeah? Is it because he wants to follow his coach?
February 24th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
LBRAIDERS Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Looks like Brian Dawkins coming to the Raiders!!
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Link / source?
February 24th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Hwnrdr Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Cheech and Chong! Love it!
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A buddy of mine had the rolling paper from the “Big Bamboo?” album.
Huge. lol
Hahaha! I remember my brother had those albums…still cracks me up!!!
February 24th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
Refreshing to see the comment from Spuds and DA about 40 time don’t mean sh!t if you can’t play football! GM , coaches working together as a team. Long time coming, but glad to see us striving to become more like a professional team.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
#391: So you don’t even wait to see what the new regime does before passing judgement? I don’t know about you but I like the main personnel move they’ve made so far…getting rid of an overpaid, under-performing CB. But then, I make my judgements based on performance, not preconceptions.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Hwnrdr Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Hwnrdr Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Cheech and Chong! Love it!
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A buddy of mine had the rolling paper from the “Big Bamboo?” album.
Huge. lol
Hahaha! I remember my brother had those albums…still cracks me up
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Paper was so large it would have taken 2 or 3, 3 finger “lids” to fill it…lol
February 24th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Hwnrdr Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Hwnrdr Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Cheech and Chong! Love it!
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A buddy of mine had the rolling paper from the “Big Bamboo?” album.
Huge. lol
Hahaha! I remember my brother had those albums…still cracks me up
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Paper was so large it would have taken 2 or 3, 3 finger “lids” to fill it…lol
LOL!
February 24th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
#400: That was “Big Bambu”. Had it back in the day but it disappeared into the ether at some point. Only one I still have on vinyl is the Wedding Album.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
#400: That was “Big Bambu”. Had it back in the day but it disappeared into the ether at some point. Only one I still have on vinyl is the Wedding Album.
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Thanks Canuck,
I’m surprised I remembered as much as I did.
Given the circumstance of the 70’s and all…lol
February 24th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Saw them on their reunion tour a couple of years back. Tommy Chong’s daughter opened the show. Excellent.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
#406: Yeah Len…Full marks for remembering it…I could see the cover artwork in my mind as soon as you mentioned it…Us old stoners eh?
February 24th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Saw them on their reunion tour a couple of years back. Tommy Chong’s daughter opened the show. Excellent.
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Rae Dawn Chong,
She was a hottie in a few films as I remember.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
February 24th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
#406: Yeah Len…Full marks for remembering it…I could see the cover artwork in my mind as soon as you mentioned it…Us old stoners eh?
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Gave up the weed a long time ago, but had fun with it back in the day.
The stuff now is crazy compared to then.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
That was Rae Dawn? Didn’t catch that at the time. Just heard her introduced as his daughter. Probably too blasted to put two and two together…Lol.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
#410: Hear you on that my friend. That’s why I only partake of my bud’s homegrown now. No chems and grown outdoors…Hydropon is just too much for this old fella.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
Tommy Chong’s son is Marcus Chong, the guy who played Tank in the first Matrix!
February 24th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
That was Rae Dawn? Didn’t catch that at the time. Just heard her introduced as his daughter. Probably too blasted to put two and two together…Lol.
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Might not have been, She’s the only one I’m aware of.
I supposed it was Her.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
lefty12 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
It was mentioned on this blog almost weekly by Jer and Steve that McClain was playing on bad wheels last year.
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Getting tired of your excuses for everyone.
Do you ever take a stand on anything? I mean your own stance, not toeing the company line?
It’s like you’re afraid to question anything.
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What’s YOUR stance weapon boy?
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Don’t ride coat-tails. Even for little girls, it’s unsightly.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8272d36d/article/mark-davis-touts-changes-calls-it-brand-new-day-for-raiders?module=HP11_headline_stack
Wow, this team means business. I’m convinced Mark has a pretty good handle on this organization. He’s gonna keep his dads’ legacy in tact.
Hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!
February 24th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/24/raiders-2012-to-do-list/
++++++++++
Florio breaking it down…
February 24th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Hwnrdr Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
Tommy Chong’s son is Marcus Chong, the guy who played Tank in the first Matrix!
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Well now of course I HAVE to go back and watch.
I’ll be lookin for Tank!
February 24th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
February 24th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
#406: Yeah Len…Full marks for remembering it…I could see the cover artwork in my mind as soon as you mentioned it…Us old stoners eh?
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Gave up the weed a long time ago, but had fun with it back in the day.
The stuff now is crazy compared to then.
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Explains things.
Fried brain cell syndrome.
Only gets worse for you, sorry to say.
Good news is in a few days you won’t remember this exchange.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Don’t ride coat-tails. Even for little girls, it’s unsightly.
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Uh…ok.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
February 24th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
#406: Yeah Len…Full marks for remembering it…I could see the cover artwork in my mind as soon as you mentioned it…Us old stoners eh?
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Gave up the weed a long time ago, but had fun with it back in the day.
The stuff now is crazy compared to then.
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Explains things.
Fried brain cell syndrome.
Only gets worse for you, sorry to say.
Good news is in a few days you won’t remember this exchange.
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I’ll remember.
I’ll just think “Stupid”…and your stuff will come to mind.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
#419: Are you by any chance another one of MR’s sock-puppets? Same attitude it would seem.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
#419: Are you by any chance another one of MR’s sock-puppets? Same attitude it would seem.
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Funny you should mention that.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
#423: Lol…There’s always at least one eh? Shame.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
My stance?
My stance is some of you haven’t a clue, and just so desperately want to buy into anything.
Even Al knew his son was clueless. Yet some of you are all of a sudden stating he’s doing great, and is following in his fathers footsteps? Even Al didn’t want Marc in charge.
Reggie ran around with his head cut off, clueless. Some of the same posters here who called him clueless and dancing around like little kids, stating how great he’s doing, even though all he did was wait while all the experienced coaches were taken. Now we have an inexperienced owner, with an inexperienced gm, with an inexperienced head coach.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
And of course there are those that just beg everyone to not say anything or question anything, until after the draft, or after FA, or after reggie has a year, or after Allen has two years.
Excuses.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Hwnrdr Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
Tommy Chong’s son is Marcus Chong, the guy who played Tank in the first Matrix!
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Well now of course I HAVE to go back and watch.
I’ll be lookin for Tank!
Wouldn’t be too hard to miss…him and his brother in the movie were the only “humans” on Morpheus’ (LawrenceFishburne) ship!
February 24th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
#419: Are you by any chance another one of MR’s sock-puppets? Same attitude it would seem.
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Cop out. Associating me with that clown is a copout designed to cover up the fact you have nothing.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
BTW: It could have been Rae Dawn, but he does have another daughter that acts, also…her name is Precious
February 24th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
161.ohioraider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Wonder how those Daivs haters who love the new regime are going to feel when we don;t make the playoffs for another couple of years.
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We’re happy that there is an emerging, coherent system in place with professional contract management and talent evaluation. Given that Davis was never going to another Super Bowl, let alone winning the conference, I think the sane and rational among us are willing to give the new regime the benefit of the doubt so long as yearly progress is being made. But I hold them accountable just as I did Davis. And, by the way, even under the best of circumstances it’ll take 3 years to rebuild this sorry ass defense.
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Nothing takes 3 yrs. to rebuild anymore if u do it right. Not when expansion teams (like Carolina) make it to the NFC Championship game their second yr.
NE and GB did pretty well for themselves with bad D’s this yr.
Getting better doesn’t have to take 3 yrs.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Len: Holy smokes! Just did a google check and it was Tommy’s wife, Shelby who opened for them. Must really have been baked that night. Check out pics of her…Wow!
February 24th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Prediction:
Week before season starts-posters predicting advancing far in playoffs. Love Marc-amy-dennis-reg.
6 weeks in-posters predicting this is a learning year both for reggie and dennis. They will get better.
10 weeks in-”wait until next year. Boy, will we be good.”
February 24th, 2012 at 8:34 pm
#430: Truth.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Rae Dawn in commando was about as horrible an acting job as you’ll ever see.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Hwnrdr Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Hwnrdr Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
Tommy Chong’s son is Marcus Chong, the guy who played Tank in the first Matrix!
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Well now of course I HAVE to go back and watch.
I’ll be lookin for Tank!
Wouldn’t be too hard to miss…him and his brother in the movie were the only “humans” on Morpheus’ (LawrenceFishburne) ship!
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Thanks Hwnrdr I’ve only watched it once or twice, so I’ll go into the next one better informed.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
#435: Showbiz runs strong in that family line for sure.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Rae Dawn in commando was about as horrible an acting job as you’ll ever see.
Come on Weapon…that whole dam movie was terribly acted!
February 24th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
I think Shelby Chong used to work the pole at the Brass Rail.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
#437: Don’t think it was even good enough to get a Razzie nod…Lol. Rae Dawn looked hot though.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
hwnrdr Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Rae Dawn in commando was about as horrible an acting job as you’ll ever see.
Come on Weapon…that whole dam movie was terribly acted!
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Ya, it was.
40 guys shooting at Arnold with every weapon imaginable.
All miss.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Len: Holy smokes! Just did a google check and it was Tommy’s wife, Shelby who opened for them. Must really have been baked that night. Check out pics of her…Wow!
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I Googled it…WOW
She was born in 48!??
Looks great!
February 24th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
http://www.agonybooth.com/movies/Commando_1985.aspx
As usual, The Agony Booth nails it.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
I think Shelby Chong used to work the pole at the Brass Rail.
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Live in the Bay?
February 24th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
#437: Don’t think it was even good enough to get a Razzie nod…Lol. Rae Dawn looked hot though.
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Uh Huh! lol
February 24th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Here is a good question. What would happen if coach Allen class his team the stupidest team in America?
February 24th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
There was a bar called “The Brass Rail” where I’m at too Len. Great place to watch the “interpretive dance” back in my youth.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
Raider Guy Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Here is a good question. What would happen if coach Allen class his team the stupidest team in America?
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Won’t happen. Unlike Callahan, he’ll be able to bench and/or cut players that play stupid.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
There was a bar called “The Brass Rail” where I’m at too Len. Great place to watch the “interpretive dance” back in my youth.
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Yes, It’s ALL about the ART. LOL!
February 24th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Duck I think that too. This is a new day isn’t it. Dude when Callahan said that I thought it was about time someone said something. He got fired for it. Un be lee va ble
February 24th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
#447: Yes, the scholarship era is officially over. Those that don’t like it will be gone…and good riddance. Me thinks one or two more big cuts to come.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Won’t happen. Unlike Callahan, he’ll be able to bench and/or cut players that play stupid.
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Thanks for answering it succinctly Duck.
My response was longer.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
#448: Well yeah…We’re no perverts…Lol.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
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February 24th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
That transcript of Dennis Allen is the furthest thing from a total “rebuild” stance that we’ve seen so far.
They want to win now. AND they want to change alot of things too as far as culture, attitude, etc.
Whether they DO win or not this yr. remains to be seen, but i dont think Mark wants to go 4-12 under any circumstances…rebuild or not.
Losing (even in the short term) does not help his case with getting a new stadium, which he has stated is a priority. In fact it’s one of the only priorities he’s even mentioned publicly.
Does it help his cause to have only 30,000 people in the stands for home games and to be a league bottom feeder again?
Nobody will look at the Raiders at 2-7 and say “but the Raiders are rebuilding and they’re gonna be good…maybe…someday…maybe.
No. They’re gonna say the Raiders suck. Just like they did prior to these past two mediocre yrs.
Raiders need and want to win right away if they can.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
#448: Well yeah…We’re no perverts…Lol.
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It was “Field Observation” of the performing arts.
Strictly educational and scientific. lol
February 24th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
#447: Yes, the scholarship era is officially over. Those that don’t like it will be gone…and good riddance. Me thinks one or two more big cuts to come.
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I’m still thinking Wimbley will be next. His refusal to restructure is putting Reggie Mac in an awkward situation.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Djohnnyg Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
That transcript of Dennis Allen is the furthest thing from a total “rebuild” stance that we’ve seen so far.
They want to win now. AND they want to change alot of things too as far as culture, attitude, etc.
Whether they DO win or not this yr. remains to be seen, but i dont think Mark wants to go 4-12 under any circumstances…rebuild or not.
Losing (even in the short term) does not help his case with getting a new stadium, which he has stated is a priority. In fact it’s one of the only priorities he’s even mentioned publicly.
Does it help his cause to have only 30,000 people in the stands for home games and to be a league bottom feeder again?
Nobody will look at the Raiders at 2-7 and say “but the Raiders are rebuilding and they’re gonna be good…maybe…someday…maybe.
No. They’re gonna say the Raiders suck. Just like they did prior to these past two mediocre yrs.
Raiders need and want to win right away if they can.
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I believe you are correct.
These guys want to win NOW, and are not allowing for a Honeymoon period.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
#447: Yes, the scholarship era is officially over. Those that don’t like it will be gone…and good riddance. Me thinks one or two more big cuts to come.
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I’m still thinking Wimbley will be next. His refusal to restructure is putting Reggie Mac in an awkward situation.
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Wimbley has some skills, and maybe would be great in a DA / Tarver scheme, but 11 mil is a BIG #.
Whatever they decide, I’ll take it in the larger context of Team building.
February 24th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
#455: The pursuit of science…Good thinking.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
#458: Agreed. Anyone, Wimbley included, who doesn’t want to do what’s best for the team can hit the road. Let them find a retirement club somewhere else.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Whats up turds, j/k.
Glad to here that macfadden is staying, only makes sense since he is our best player
Hope Huff stays, would like to see what he can do with actual coaches.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
There was never any doubt about DMAC. Think they’ll sign Huff. Never understood why some dump on him so much. He can play.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
#458: Agreed. Anyone, Wimbley included, who doesn’t want to do what’s best for the team can hit the road. Let them find a retirement club somewhere else.
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Yep.
The fact that we now have a structured pecking order in Football Operations, allows for the dismissal of mal contents and slackers.
There will no longer be a reprieve granted by the owner.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
#463: Yeah…Anyone who knows this team knows that there was zero accountability under the old regime. “Meet the new boss…not the same as the old boss”. Paraphrase.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:10 pm
@462
Cuz some people are dumb.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
anuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
#463: Yeah…Anyone who knows this team knows that there was zero accountability under the old regime. “Meet the new boss…not the same as the old boss”. Paraphrase.
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Al, God love Him, was all about the players, and was lax in accountability.
It was ALL on the coaches, regardless of the individuals they were tied too.
Love that song by the way!
February 24th, 2012 at 9:17 pm
#466: Hear ya on Al. The man did so much for players and the game but sadly lost the path in his latter years. I’ll always remember the good years though.
“Won’t get fooled again” is a killer tune. That clip in “The Kids Are Alright” when P.T. slides across the stage hitting that power chord still gives me chills.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
You in the Bay area Len?
February 24th, 2012 at 9:23 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
You in the Bay area Len?
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Ya, born and raised.
Live in Fremont.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Right on. I’m up in the frozen wasteland of Winnipeg, Canada. Mama Bear and I are checking out property in Nevada though. I’m retired and she’s planning on doing same next year. It’ll be season tickets for the Raiders for sure.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:29 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Right on. I’m up in the frozen wasteland of Winnipeg, Canada. Mama Bear and I are checking out property in Nevada though. I’m retired and she’s planning on doing same next year. It’ll be season tickets for the Raiders for sure.
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You know Neil Young?
February 24th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Right on. I’m up in the frozen wasteland of Winnipeg, Canada. Mama Bear and I are checking out property in Nevada though. I’m retired and she’s planning on doing same next year. It’ll be season tickets for the Raiders for sure.
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Outstanding!
Congratulations on actually being able to retire!
The way things are going I think the term retirement will be more literal if you know what I mean. lol
Though I live in Cali, I don’t know a lot about Nevada.
JFB would have some insight I’m sure.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
#471: No, but a good buddy of mine went to school with him and partied with him a bit. Neil’s awesome. Had the pleasure of seeing him play a few times.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
Going bowling, bout to get my 300 on
February 24th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
[...] injury and when the Raiders top running backwould be able to return to the field, if at all.In an interview at the combine, Oakland Raiders new head coach, Dennis Allen briefly discussed the topic of star Darren [...]
February 24th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
Da Trinity Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
Going bowling, bout to get my 300 on
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I bowled a 300 one time in league.
3-26-2006.
Funny how I can remember a specific date when most others escape me. lol
Good Luck!
February 24th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
Deciphering Dennis Allens transcript I am thinking Wimbley will be out.
Also, DMAC is IN, Palmer is IN, Seymour is IN. Looks like Bush is also.
You can tell alot by how he answers the ?’s.
If he is gushing about a player, it’s a good sign he’s in the plans.
If a guy might be out, he’ll say something like: “Well, we are looking at that situation”. Or be evasive by saying “Well, I think we just want the best players at every position” etc. etc.
As one poster noted, he seemed to hedge a bit in regard to Huff..slightly, but not sure how someone took anything Allen said to suggest Seymour would not be around.
Doesn’t sound like a complete “gutting” or “rebuild” to me.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
#471: No, but a good buddy of mine went to school with him and partied with him a bit. Neil’s awesome. Had the pleasure of seeing him play a few times.
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Neil Young used too live, or maybe still does in Santa Cruz, Ca which is about 45 minutes south of me.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
#472: Yeah, it’s too bad what’s happening with the economy down there. I worked for a govt utility and Mama’s a nurse so we’re both blessed pension-wise. She works on a renal ward and always tells me that I’ll be there one day…Lol.
Thanks for the tip on JFB. Hunting on the net is one thing but it would be good to get onto a good real estate agent before we go down.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
464.CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
#463: Yeah…Anyone who knows this team knows that there was zero accountability under the old regime. “Meet the new boss…not the same as the old boss”. Paraphrase.
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Yes. And I don’t wanna hear guys saying “What a great day it was today” after we lose a heartbreaker to Detroit, or Dick Van Dyke tweeting what a good mood he’s in looking forward to the xmas party that night.
At least fake like you care whether you win or lose.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
RaiderLen Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
#471: No, but a good buddy of mine went to school with him and partied with him a bit. Neil’s awesome. Had the pleasure of seeing him play a few times.
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Neil Young used too live, or maybe still does in Santa Cruz, Ca which is about 45 minutes south of me.
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Yeah. He has a ranch near Santa Cruz and is a San Jose Sharks fan.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
#478: Far as I know Neil still lives in Cal. He actually hated Wpg. for a long time due things like his parents’ breakup and being ostracized for being “different” in school. He sure got the last laugh there though.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
RIP Al. We miss you.
I like Reggie and Allen, and it will be interesting to see what they can for the Raiders. Al did a lot to help build this team. I think this team is close, but they need to fix the defense and the huge contacts issue, which will allow us to sign more quality players.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
#480: Yeah, or tweeting from a New Years party at 2:30 AM when they’re playing for a playoff spot that afternoon.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
#472: Yeah, it’s too bad what’s happening with the economy down there. I worked for a govt utility and Mama’s a nurse so we’re both blessed pension-wise. She works on a renal ward and always tells me that I’ll be there one day…Lol.
Thanks for the tip on JFB. Hunting on the net is one thing but it would be good to get onto a good real estate agent before we go down.
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Ha!
Renal ward! Just say no.
My wife was a stay at home Mom.
I’m Self employed and have a BIG life insurance policy.
I tease Her all the time about trying to “Get rid of Me”
On my 50th Birthday she suggested that I skydive for the 1st time.
My response to Her “So now that the poison hasn’t worked, you’re becoming impatient” LOL!
February 24th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
February 24th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
#480: Yeah, or tweeting from a New Years party at 2:30 AM when they’re playing for a playoff spot that afternoon.
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If it’s Kenny Stabler and the Raiders win I’m ok with that, otherwise I’m not.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
I also think it’s clear from the transcript; that there won’t be many upgrades, if at all, to the offense; the focus is on the D.
Where it should be.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
#478: Far as I know Neil still lives in Cal. He actually hated Wpg. for a long time due things like his parents’ breakup and being ostracized for being “different” in school. He sure got the last laugh there though.
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Funny how those that are different often times end up flipping the bird to our collective society.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
#485: LMAO…Don’t let her pack your chute for you. My biggest worry is that one day my sweetums will wake up and realize that she can do much better.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Djohnnyg Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
I also think it’s clear from the transcript; that there won’t be many upgrades, if at all, to the offense; the focus is on the D.
Where it should be.
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I agree with all of your assessment in reading through the transcript with the one exception regarding Bush.
I think DA would like to have Him back, but I’m not sure that it works out financially.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
#486: The Snake, Tooz, etal could get away with that. The all-time champ was Bobby Laine though. He used to have a few (or more) nips at half-time.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
#486: The Snake, Tooz, etal could get away with that. The all-time champ was Bobby Laine though. He used to have a few (or more) nips at half-time.
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Art Donovan told that story about Bobby Lane.
I ate that stuff up.
February 24th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
#488: Yeah…When I look back to the school days most of those that were considered odd have done well in life while most of the bullies are dead, crackhead losers or in jail. The Karmic Wheel steadily turns.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
#488: Yeah…When I look back to the school days most of those that were considered odd have done well in life while most of the bullies are dead, crackhead losers or in jail. The Karmic Wheel steadily turns.
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The benefit of a long life is perspective.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
#492: Art had to be one of the best talk show guests in history. The best was the story about someone finding Bobby passed out pissed on a NY subway train the morning of the championship game. He got Bobby to the Lions dressing room where the trainers found him passed out on the floor. They gave him a cold shower and poured coffee into him. He threw 5 TD passes in the game. Priceless.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
#485: LMAO…Don’t let her pack your chute for you. My biggest worry is that one day my sweetums will wake up and realize that she can do much better.
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She joked about packing my chute!
February 24th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
#496: Oh oh…You’re in trouble brother.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:12 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
#492: Art had to be one of the best talk show guests in history. The best was the story about someone finding Bobby passed out pissed on a NY subway train the morning of the championship game. He got Bobby to the Lions dressing room where the trainers found him passed out on the floor. They gave him a cold shower and poured coffee into him. He threw 5 TD passes in the game. Priceless.
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I hear stories like this and just think things were better then.
Less corporate, less control, more REAL.
I like the story Donovan told about filling a glass enclosed shower stall with water. Van Brocklin? and a few others are swimming around and it bursts, and of course the Guy that made the most money was left with the clean up tab.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
#498: Yeah, they played for the love of the game back then. Now it’s just “show me the money”. Speaking of characters, Bobby Hull was doing a book-signing here today. Didn’t go but I got to talk to him for a while when he, Ulf Nilsson and Anders Hedberg were inducted into the WHA Hall Of Fame a couple of years back. Hilarious guy…Sure loves his drink.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Is Mark Davis in charge? Is Mark Davis clueless? Does Amy Trask still have the same clout she had underAl Davis? Does Steve Corkran and Jerry Mac have their man cards?
February 24th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Further to #499: I’ll never forget when some nattily attired guy asked Bobby if he need a pen and Bobby replied, “Do I look like I need a fu#&ing pen? Get me a beer!”.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
Never thought id see the day when Oakland’s front office would be better than the Lakers front office . Wow rasheed Wallace.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
#498: Yeah, they played for the love of the game back then. Now it’s just “show me the money”. Speaking of characters, Bobby Hull was doing a book-signing here today. Didn’t go but I got to talk to him for a while when he, Ulf Nilsson and Anders Hedberg were inducted into the WHA Hall Of Fame a couple of years back. Hilarious guy…Sure loves his drink.
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Being a California guy I’m ignorant when it comes to Hockey.
But…had I grown up in a cold weather State, I’d have been all over that.
It has all of the elements I like.
I can wear pads, swing a stick, and knock the hell out of someone.
I’ve also gathered through radio heads that Hockey players as a group are the most genuine Pro Athletes you’ll ever come across.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Further to #499: I’ll never forget when some nattily attired guy asked Bobby if he need a pen and Bobby replied, “Do I look like I need a fu#&ing pen? Get me a beer!”.
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LOL!
Priorities.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
we will look at all of our existing free agents, we’re going to look at all of our existing players that are under contract that have high numbers and we’re going to evaluate what we need to do to give the organization a chance to be successful.
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Condo will be back next season!!!!
February 24th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
DEATHROW 55 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
Never thought id see the day when Oakland’s front office would be better than the Lakers front office . Wow rasheed Wallace.
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So now you can die peacefully?
February 24th, 2012 at 10:34 pm
Die peacefully when la wins two more championships and Oakland at least one with this now era.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
#503: Hear ya on that Len. And yeah, I drank with a lot of pro football and hockey players over the years and generally found the hockey players to be cooler. Maybe it’s the ice…Lol.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
Condo will be back next season!!!!
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Thank your Religious, Cultural, Environmentally specific Deity.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
The importance of a reliable long-snapper can’t be disputed.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
DEATHROW 55 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:34 pm
Die peacefully when la wins two more championships and Oakland at least one with this now era.
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From my own selfish point of view, I hope the Raiders win 2 before LA wins one.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
3 in a row sounds good.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
Fug the snaper its all about the leg we got the best 2 in the league, don’t know I’d that’s even worth bragging about .
February 24th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
#503: Hear ya on that Len. And yeah, I drank with a lot of pro football and hockey players over the years and generally found the hockey players to be cooler. Maybe it’s the ice…Lol.
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Nice!
It’s always good to get some insight from the fellas that actually wear a jockstrap for a living.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Jano and Lechler are the best!
February 24th, 2012 at 10:41 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
3 in a row sounds good.
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I’ll see your 3 and raise to 4…lol
February 24th, 2012 at 10:41 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Jano and Lechler are the best!
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They are.
Close 2nd this Past Season…SF
February 24th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
Three peats are only when you have a stone cold killer like a black mama on your team.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:45 pm
#514: And that insight is precisely why you and I know that you can’t always judge events without understanding the complexities of the game.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:46 pm
DEATHROW 55 Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
Three peats are only when you have a stone cold killer like a black mama on your team.
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So we should sign Donovan McNabb’s Mom?
We could pay Her more than Campbells soup…for sure..lol
February 24th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
#520: LMFAO!!!
February 24th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:45 pm
#514: And that insight is precisely why you and I know that you can’t always judge events without understanding the complexities of the game.
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100%….
When I was 20 I’d have thought different.
At 50+…with perspective, I know better.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
#522: Exactly. Back then we thought we knew everything even though we hadn’t been anywhere. Now, after having been many places both physically and mentally, we realize that we know nothing.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
#522: Exactly. Back then we thought we knew everything even though we hadn’t been anywhere. Now, after having been many places both physically and mentally, we realize that we know nothing.
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Personally, I’ve learned a lot. I’m much wiser, and with that wisdom, I understand that I don’t really know much.
So I agree. Strange trip it is.
February 24th, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Jerry Garcia is smiling down at you right now.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:01 pm
What’s a six-pack of beer cost you down there?
February 24th, 2012 at 11:01 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Jerry Garcia is smiling down at you right now.
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Shiiit…I’m not a Dead Head, but you’re right!
Apparently He made an impression!
February 24th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Subliminal influence.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:03 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:01 pm
What’s a six-pack of beer cost you down there?
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Well, I couldn’t say as I buy in “bulk” lol
An 18 pack of Bud costs about 14 to 15 dollars.
Better beers in 6 pack can cost anywhere from 5 to 7.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Subliminal influence.
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Seriously.
It happens.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
17 bucks for a 12 up here…and that’s for the cheaper brands.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
#530: Yes…much more than meets the eye to our existence.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
17 bucks for a 12 up here…and that’s for the cheaper brands.
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I’d build a still if I lived in Canada. lol
February 24th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
I’d do so if I wasn’t so darned lazy…Picture Pa Kettle on a bad day.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:11 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
#530: Yes…much more than meets the eye to our existence.
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I can confirm on a personal level.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
I’d do so if I wasn’t so darned lazy…Picture Pa Kettle on a bad day.
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LOL!
Pa Kettle….
A lot of the youngsters wouldn’t even know what we’re talking about.
Ma was a hard ass!
February 24th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Hear ya. I’ve experienced some wild stuff myself.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:14 pm
#536: They can’t stand the sight of a man at ease…unless they have the credit card…Lol.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Hear ya. I’ve experienced some wild stuff myself.
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It’s always been around us…
20th century science shut it down, and it’s now coming to light again.
It’s now on TeeVee.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Our “science” is still in its infancy. A useful but limited tool.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:23 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:14 pm
#536: They can’t stand the sight of a man at ease…unless they have the credit card…Lol.
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LOL!
Back in the Day when I worked 6 days a week ALL the time, and for a couple of years 7 days, my wife would wonder with disgust why I’d just sit on the couch all day.
As George Thorogood said “because I was tired”
February 24th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Our “science” is still in its infancy. A useful but limited tool.
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True
“science” is nothing more than “our best guess” at how things work.
Not to diminish it’s role, but It’s limited to the constraints of convention, and our ability to measure and observe.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
#541: Lol. How do you think it is for me now that I’m retired? I have no excuse for bone-idleness. When she retires it will be even footing. Got to go now. Mama’s working a double shift and won’t be home til morning but I’ve got to get some munchies and hit the hay. 1:30 AM here. Good rappin’ with ya Len.
February 24th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
CanuckRaider Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
#541: Lol. How do you think it is for me now that I’m retired? I have no excuse for bone-idleness. When she retires it will be even footing. Got to go now. Mama’s working a double shift and won’t be home til morning but I’ve got to get some munchies and hit the hay. 1:30 AM here. Good rappin’ with ya Len.
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Feeling is mutual, have a good night.
February 25th, 2012 at 12:58 am
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
M Lonetree Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
and the belief is here that Reggie, off-the-record, encouraged insidebayarea to clean up the garbage on this best raiderfootballblogsite
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And the belief here is you are a full scale moron.
blog has zero to do with the organization, you old decrepit hack.
This site is owned by a newspaper group.
Now go take some Metamucil, and ponder what might have been.
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THATS NOT ME. HACKED AGAIN….BS
February 25th, 2012 at 12:59 am
Beat this pass word az-zhole
February 25th, 2012 at 12:59 am
Who’s Dennis Allen?
February 25th, 2012 at 1:00 am
If you’ve been hacked, it’s because you stood for something.
February 25th, 2012 at 1:02 am
Work is for suckers. Those with balls steal for a living. Be it gangsters or wall street.
February 25th, 2012 at 1:11 am
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 24th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
My stance?
My stance is some of you haven’t a clue, and just so desperately want to buy into anything.
Even Al knew his son was clueless. Yet some of you are all of a sudden stating he’s doing great, and is following in his fathers footsteps? Even Al didn’t want Marc in charge.
Reggie ran around with his head cut off, clueless. Some of the same posters here who called him clueless and dancing around like little kids, stating how great he’s doing, even though all he did was wait while all the experienced coaches were taken. Now we have an inexperienced owner, with an inexperienced gm, with an inexperienced head coach.
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This is RMRs revenge for calling him out on his multiple names.
Leaves his finger prints all over everything he writes.
God speed to you pal. Whoa…
February 25th, 2012 at 1:12 am
Oh well, look whos back…
February 25th, 2012 at 1:12 am
Disengage
February 25th, 2012 at 6:43 am
Wow. This place is dead.
It’s already 8:42 am here in the great midwest.
You folks out in Cali. like to sleep in i guess.
No Mario Williams yet?
February 25th, 2012 at 6:47 am
Our old buddy Lance Kiffin is at it again. You know, that guy is a good coach I think, but what a scumbag he is.
He takes a shot at Univ. of Tenn. by saying “I’m surprised they haven’t blamed me for the Kentucky loss too”. In reference to UT’s pathetic season ending loss to UK, which ended their 26 game winning streak against them in football.
February 25th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
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It’s D’Antoni and pronounced “dan-toney” you fkn illiterate clown.
SMMFH
February 26th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
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