Raiders generate intrigue if not buzz
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, February 26th, 2012 at 11:53 am in Oakland Raiders.
Waiting for my flight out of Indianapolis, and after four days of working at the NFL scouting combine, it’s clear a lot of people are intrigued to see how the Raiders operate in the post-Al Davis era.
Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie and and coach Dennis Allen kept a low profile, with McKenzie declining to talk at the podium (although we spoke on the record Thursday night) and Allen speaking at the same time there was a packed house for Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III on the other side of the room.
There’s a lot of shop talk and informal conversation that goes on in Indianapolis in the restaurants and watering holes around town, both with fellow media members from other cities as well as scouts, coaches and front office people from other teams _ moreso than at any other NFL event I can think of.
Most everyone is interested to see how the Raiders fare. They’ve never operated before as a “normal” organization and that is what McKenzie and Allen are attempting to foster.
Regarding McKenzie, seldom is heard a discouraging word. By acclimation, McKenzie is considered a solid talent evaluator, a straight shooter and a person of integrity. It’s clear he has a plan, and he’s not going to be concerned about making difficult choices on the roster if it means getting the club’s financial house in order and changing the chemistry on the team.
Allen is harder to figure, because his track record is so limited with one year as a coordinator.
But there really were only two reactions gathered on the Raiders’ new coach during my time here.
Either people know very little about him, or they’re very impressed. Almost nothing in between. Some people wonder about the hire simply because of his experience level, but they concede they’re speaking from that frame of reference only and know little to nothing about the man.
Those people that have had some experience with Allen almost unanimously think he will be a terrific head coach. I didn’t talk to a single person who has dealt with Allen or has some knowledge of how he operates who gave it a thumbs down. Not overly surprising, I guess, considering how fast he climbed the NFL ladder.
In terms of draft buzz, it’s hard to generate any of that when barring a trade, the best they can do is No. 97 if they get the best available compensatory pick. Projecting who could be fifth and sixth round picks as a futile exercise, although it should be noted one of McKenzie’s strengths _ considering how Green Bay operated _ is finding qualities players in those rounds.
Gotta board now . . . counting on taking a week off next week . . .
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February 26th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Yup
February 26th, 2012 at 11:54 am
Who do we trade for picks?
February 26th, 2012 at 11:58 am
There’s a lot of shop talk and informal conversation that goes on in Indianapolis in the restaurants and watering holes around town, both with fellow media members from other cities as well as scouts, coaches and front office people from other teams _ moreso than at any other NFL event I can think of.
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That’s why you were sent Jerry, and Cork is hanging around doing live chats with us goons.
Good work as usual.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Gotta board now . . . counting on taking a week off next week
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This isn’t a good thing.Entries will be scarce this next week.Tuesdays chat might be all we get for the week.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
Change is good.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
counting on taking a week off next week . . .
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Corkran actually works??? I wonder where?
February 26th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
was wondering where the hell everyone was.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
work for a week take a week off. I shoulda been a hack!
February 26th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Should make for an entertaining offseason.
So far, it has certainly been that.
Should be more to come.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Knapp working with the QB’s at the combine.
I am pretty sure Hue Jackson is not even considered an option to do so.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Jer is usually on top of things so him taking a week off is earned.Cork is another story.He doesn’t seem as dedicated to this board as Jer.Although his efforts to clean the place up are appreciated.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Hue is in the massage tent. He is checking to see who may need a mani/ pedi to prevent future injuries.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
That guy turbin looks like he could do bushes job on the cheap.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
I’m anxious for some news on cuts and restructures.It might give us a little more insight as to what the plans are.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
The cuts have to happen by the 13th right?
February 26th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
#14
it must be hard for the hacks as it seems Reg and Allen are playing it pretty close to the vest. I will say they seem to be on top of most of the current happenings.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
The cuts have to happen by the 13th right?
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Not sure.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Cant wait to see the D-Line and Linbacker’s…. Andrew Luck had a very good combine today..
February 26th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
I just want all the contracts fixed before free agency begins.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
yo
February 26th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Andrew Luck had a very good combine today..\
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Now you know why he is the consensus overall 1.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Ok. It’s settled. We don’t even draft until a hundred plus guys are gone.
Clearly anyone who spends his life on this board, discussing who we should draft, is a total backasswards loser.
Sooo, Lefty and Seymour, go for it.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
22. IS NOT RAIDERWEAPON X ITS ME, SULLIVAN, RMR, RICOCHET CLOSET CASE. GAWD I SUCK!!!
February 26th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Allen and Mac must be “damn, what did I get into?”.
Hamstrung out of the gate.
Here’s a question.
Who’s the stars on this team? Not who you hope will be a star, but right now, who’s a star?
There are none.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
JMac, Cork and Monte Poole… the only normalcy around the Raider organization the last 10-15 years and the Bay Area’s DREAM TEAM for Raider coverage.. holla.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Obviously 23 is SeymourBush/Oakglenn/666/BSDetector/ etc.
Why do that, man?
You talk about other posters here on Sat night, while you were also here?
Loser
February 26th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Oh nice, Sulli is back from his NAMBLA convention with a new name.
Trade DHB, for or against?
February 26th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Never has it been more evident that a new rookie HC should get a first year free pass.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Its gonna be weird not wasting draft picks anymore..
February 26th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
sooooo desperate for attention…why not go to raider fans .net?
Oh, thats right, they charge you for information and ban anyone with an opinion different than theirs
February 26th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Don’t care what nutjob Sulli cares about DHB, but IMO no one will trade for DHB. Not for the money he’s getting.
He still has no idea how to catch a ball.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
I have high expectations for next year. I think THIS IS a playoff team, especially in our division when 8 wins has won it 2 of the last 4 years.
Just like the players, you are only a “rookie” at the beginning of the year.
Come December, you aren’t a rookie anymore. Same will be true of our HC.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Its pretty clear the only way to tell the diff between the REAL Raider WeaponX and this ****ing Q**** is posting something flattering about Raider Nation Station cuz clearly this sorry excuse never ever will.
http://www.raidernationstation.com/
February 26th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
I would keep dhb. Low trade value and he’s a hard worker with upside. Everyone knew he wouldnt produce untill yr 3 or 4.. Its time to collect on our investment.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Hey X…DHB had about 975 yards receiving this season. If he can’t catch the ball, how did he get that many yards???
February 26th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
DHB and Moore should be our starting WR’s next year, without any doubt.
I like Murphy as the 3 or 4, depending on what they do with Ford.
I know Lou got a bad rap in here last year, and is certainly not elite, but I like his stones.
In 3 years, that guy has made a lot of big-time catches late in games for us. Hell even last year, we ALWAYS threw the ball deep late in the game, and the only time it worked was when we threw to Murphy in the Bears game.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Raider Nation Station is indeed a fine source for Raider related material you can find nowhere else.
They break stories b4 IBA sometimes and thats the truth.
http://www.raidernationstation.com/
I think Reggie may make some moves this draft if he sses someone but clearly this team is going to take a few years to TRY to get the players they want tailored to whatever their game plan and schemes will be
February 26th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
36. Have not been a fan of DHB and said it on here. He just makes it look sooo hard…but his production picked up and despite a slew of mysterious camp injuries he is by all accounts a hard worker and should improve next year.
Louis Murphy needs cut likley
February 26th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
There are lots of ways to add players. We wil build a team to contend this yr.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Think the only reciever cut will be Shilens. Can’t see any others…to much upside. (young, cheap, fast)
February 26th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Wow. Some of these internet trolls just don’t realize what losers they are. Is there a lower form of life than the internet troll? Used car salesman? Politician? I think not. Maybe pedaphile priest.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Raider Nation Station = gr8
Agreed Gawbles. RF.net sucks a big fat one and DHB is an enigma.
It’ll be interesting to see how Reg evaluates DHB one of Davis’ biggest projects.
Good news Bey surprised everyone by going from being a D stretching deep threat to possession receiver.
May fit into the new WCO
RNS rawks
February 26th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
41. Says the King
February 26th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Murphy could very well end up our 3rd guy.He needs to get back to where he was before his injuries and improve his ball security(drops) which are probably due to concentration issues more than anything.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
39. Chiefs will be dominant next yr. They’re a sleeper with some serious talent.
Pray gaewd the do not acquire RG III
February 26th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Offensively we are pretty set. TE, another Olineman would be certainly in the cards. Of interest is KC trying to trade up to get RGIII. SD and we have our marquee Q’s. Dungver and KC do not. Expect them to start making moves.
February 26th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
http://www.raidernationstation.com/
Like I said, have to preface with how gr8 RNS is so others know who the real RWX is.
Ford is under rated. Moore should only get better with a camp under him. Schilens needs another shot. Without a camp and with 2 yrs off his cardio must not ahve been great but hes cheap and provides depth and when healthy can make plays and get open in the red zone.
Worth the risk
February 26th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Chaz is a FA, so he isn’t going to be “cut” , rather just let him go on his merry way.
McKenzie seems like he is focusing on cutting only overpaid contracts.
Lou Murphy is set to make about as much money all season as Kam Wimbley gets per week.
Lou is safe, and will produce some big, late in the game plays, AGAIN next season.
February 26th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider
Dre kirkpatrick said he met with lions dolphins chargers buccaneers raiders
February 26th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Kc says the want payton
February 26th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
“Projecting who could be fifth and sixth round picks as a futile exercise, although it should be noted one of McKenzie’s strengths _ considering how Green Bay operated _ is finding qualities players in those rounds.”
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Another Davis myth: “He sucked at drafting”
He had some misses but if you really looked at other teams they too have had busts.
“although it should be noted one of McKenzie’s strengths _ considering how Green Bay operated _ is finding qualities players in those rounds.”
D. Moore
Shaughnessy
D. Bryant
Veldheer
Ford
Jones
Branch ect ect.
Toward the end Davis was no slouch at snagging gr8 late round picks too.
February 26th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
RNS rocks
February 26th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Used car salesman?
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Why do “used” car salesman get the bad rap?
As if the guy selling new Honda’s , and all kinds of bogus warranty packages, is any better.
February 26th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Much more concerned with the Chiefs getting Peyton, and keeping their draft picks, than trading a bunch of picks for RG III.
February 26th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
48. I’d like to see Murph conquer but RNS was right when they called him out on being afraid. 2 wks later Murph himself said he’d lost it and thoughbt of retiring.
He could be solid if he gets his head right and focus.
Won’t last long with the new regime if he drops wide open passes like he has last 2 yrs.
February 26th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Used car salesman?
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Why do “used” car salesman get the bad rap?
As if the guy selling new Honda’s , and all kinds of bogus warranty packages, is any better.
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Good point.
February 26th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
54. Doubt they blow a wad of cash on Peyton when hes 80%. If they can get him cheap why not but he’ll want to start and not sure his throwing motion is up to speed.
RNS ROCKS
Not his neck anymore its after affect with his left shoulder now
February 26th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
It sounds like we are forgetting some of the great plays the Raiders got out of Reece last season (in terms of Bush staying or moving on).
February 26th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
RG III with Jamaal Charles, Dexter McCluster and that cast of WRs? Whooo…
Danger Will Robinson!
RNS rocks!
February 26th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
58, Reece more of a receiving option obviously since he played WR so moving to more of a RB would be another weapon in his arsenal but hes the best catching the ball.
raider nation station = righteous
February 26th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Raider nation is it not tiresome of the same ol same ol. The raiders are going on there way and the teams great owner is gone can we not still hear after how many years. How teams and people are excited to see how different they run. If the raiders were run like so many other organizations a whole lot of brothas and art shell wouldnt have gotten opportunities. Espn and may other need to just let bygones be and let the raider fans watch with heavy hearts what will be and what might not be. Some change will be good some change will be missed.
February 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Why would we be talking to Dre Kirkpatrick?
February 26th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
#36
Did you forget about 67-yard bomb from Palmer to DHB against the Queefs?
February 26th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
James Rogers Wr only 5′6 sheesh
February 26th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
The players that survive the cuts will have 2012 to prove they belong and prove that they are truly “difference” makers and not just guys that flash a game here and a game there.
I fully expect Reggie to take the cap hit this year and get out of these oppressive contracts on the defense and then be in position to really drive improvement next year.
Hopefully, the offense shines enough to overcome a sad and pathetic defense.
February 26th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Big Mac gonna make a move to get us in the 1st??? This should be interesting
February 26th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Did you forget about 67-yard bomb from Palmer to DHB against the Queefs?
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Good point, I was thinking of all the times we had the lead and were trying to ice the clock (Jets, Texans, Bears, Lions).
That game was tied in OT, but absolutely, that was a big-time grab.
February 26th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
and after four days of working at the NFL scouting combine,
with McKenzie declining to talk at the podium (although we spoke on the record Thursday night)
There’s a lot of shop talk and informal conversation that goes on in Indianapolis in the restaurants and watering holes around town, both with fellow media members from other cities as well as scouts, coaches and front office people from other teams _ moreso than at any other NFL event I can think of.
counting on taking a week off next week . . .
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Aside, from getting a couple of comments from Machete McKenzie. Sound like JerryMac spent four days trying to get elbow room at the bar, on the company dime..
I would need a week of recovery (”vacation”) also..
February 26th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
What move is Big Mac gonna make to get us into the 1st? He’s keeping D Mac
February 26th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
What move is Big Mac gonna make to get us into the 1st? He’s keeping D Mac
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Maybe he is going to trade Pryor.
February 26th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
I don’t think the Raiders need a 1st or 2nd round pick, if they get the late 3rd comp pick kids like OLB Shea McClellin (Boise st) may still be available.
Alot of defensive talent in the mid to late rounds. Heck, DT Logan Harrell isn’t even projected to go in the 7th round (UDFA) and he’s a pretty bad mo-fro.
February 26th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Big Mac is gonna do it Decatur, AL style with an un-named GM by grabbing his Team issued polo by the front collar and firing a pistol next to his ear after dinner tonight in the hotel parking lot.
February 26th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Raider Nation-Station
NOW!~ 02-26-12: WINDS OF CHANGE
Roster changes coming, new Staff, new schemes and a 180 on the Davis legacy. Find out why and where we’re going at…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
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“Change may be difficult but with the passing of a one of a kind football Legend the likes of which will never be seen again, change was inevitable.
For some thats a welcome decision by Al’s son Mark but the reality change had to come because really, no one could run Oakland the way Al did.”
Amen.
Who on earth could’ve stepped in to the way Davis ran the Raiders and made it work the Davis way?
No one.
February 26th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
70. Pryor has little or no trade value but could interest those leaing toward more of a hybrid, Newton, Tebow mobile run around gimmick scheme.
I’d love to see Pryor get a chance to sit for 2-3 more years and likely he’ll need that time especially if we stay West Coast. It supposedly takes YEARS to master.
Pryor has been working hard. Hope it pays off and pays off for us
February 26th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Lefty….yep, trading Pryor should put us in the top 10 at least.
February 26th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
yawn…boring
February 26th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
I think we’d get a third round pick for Pryor, at best. If someone offered us a second and there was a player McKenzie wanted really bad, I’d pull the trigger.
February 26th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
# redshirt Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Let Bush walk… has everyone forgotten about Reece?
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I think Bush is gone, unless they sign him to a cap friendly 3 year deal or something.
McK probably figures he can draft a serviceable RB in the middle rounds or sign a cheaper RB through FA.
February 26th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
my stupid dumb ass buddy said the raiders should trade dmac and moore and palmer for some draft picks. said we should keep dhb but seymor is on the bubble. said we should trade draft picks so we can get luck or rg3. i told him i was goin to use his head for a but plug on his own ass if he didn’t shut up.
palmer and moore and dmac are the real deal.
February 26th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
al did better wheelin and dealin and signin fa’s than he done in the draft, cept for moore and the kickers. we’ll be fine, no reason to trade moore or dmac or cp30.
February 26th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Davis would’ve loved this years Combine with 10 WRs post sub 4.4 40s
February 26th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
RNS rules. Thats how U know its me and not my imposter. He can;’t bring himself to say anything remotely good about RNS lol!
February 26th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
So who thinks the Raiders should have tried to get Gruden for HC? Who thinks the Kings are moving to Seattle? Think I’ll root for the Hornets.
February 26th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Trading DMAC is a no-go unless one doesn’t believe he can stay healthy.
The Raiders have no real picks with the exception of that 3rd round comp pick.
They need defense more than they need a backup running back. so Taiwan better be ready to go because wasting one of the two or three mid to late round picks on a backup would be foolish given the significant lack of talent and depth on the defensive side
February 26th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
For better or worse Palmer is our QB for the next two years. There is always a chance that he goes down with an injury and I don’t see a viable #2 on our roster or in free agency. (Campbell is not coming back) This is a major problem that McKenzie has to solve, we can’t keep trading away high draft picks to get a QB, we must develope one on our own.
February 26th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Raiders would be devastated if they dumped Moore and Palmer. Those two are gonna be a great QB/WR combo. DMAC at RB when healthy is a beast. The new HC and GM better not even think about dealin them, tho I bet HueJax tries to swing a deal to get CP3 back to the Bengals.Just hope the new Raider brass don’t bite the bait.
February 26th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Enjoy next week off Jer. Stay Safe. Thanks for the update.
February 26th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Twocents,
Some problems can’t be solved. Few draft picks, oppressive contracts to overpaid no skill defensive players and limited cap room prevent the Reggie from really reshaping this team much.
The players on the roster will have to be coached up.
Maybe in 2013 once the dead money clears up and the draft picks return, can the Raiders really upgrade the roster.
The defense will probably be terrible again next year…so the offense has to step up big time.
Carson needs to prove he’s elite. He’s got one year to prove that too.
February 26th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Big Mac gonna make a move to get us in the 1st??? This should be interesting
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And procure Devon Still.
February 26th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Who do we trade for picks?
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Maybe no one. Kelly and Pryor are possible if they dont fit the new plan. Maybe someone else from the D line.
February 26th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
I sure hope we get our hands on Mike Martin with that 3rd pick
February 26th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
Who thinks RegMac is gonna turn RoMac into a beastly flesh eating monster of a football player? I do. RegMac will uncork the beast.
February 26th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Luke Kuechly would be a nice pick up for us
February 26th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
How are my fellow blogsters and nerds doin? I love the Raiders and what they be doin. My best dweeb nerdster just came over and said it is now official: Raider fan he is now. He is no longer a ganiner fan. So we gonna celebrate with a dominos pepperoni followed up with a duece.
HOLLA SLIZZLE SLIZZLE WIY YA WUT WUT
February 26th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
I have been onboard with McKenzie since the rumors were flying that Ron Wolf was recommending him.
Now he has cap problems, few draft picks and not much to trade but I believe that somehow this years team will be better than last years.
Will it be reflected in our record? Probably not, but I think we will see a team that is in every game, doesn’t lay down and beats some top teams.
February 26th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Re-sign:
Tyvon Branch
Samson Satele
Jon Condo
Matt Giordano
Desmond Bryant (2nd round tender)
Marcel Reece (2nd round tender)
Cut Kelly, Henderson, C. Johnson, Eugene
Restructure Curry, Seymour, Huff, Palmer
FA targets:
Tracy Porter
Richard Marshall
Ahmad Brooks
Aubrayo Franklin
Draft prospects:
3 (comp) DE/OLB/ILB McClellin / LB. Au. Cole / CB L. Johnson / DB T. Johnson / DE Bequette
4 (comp) NT Hicks / NT Jean-Baptiste / NT Chapman / DE/OLB J. Miller / DE/OLB Law
5 RB Ganaway / RB Poole
5 (comp) FS Jackson
6 OT Reynolds / ILB Ad. Cole
February 26th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
YA
Funny, I was thinking Terrance Ganawy as a possible replacement for Bush.
February 26th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Y/A for Assistant GM…… Not sold on Ganaway though… Wish Doug Martin would fall lol
February 26th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
We need a reliable no.2 QB. That is a glaring huge hole right now. I have no clue what RMac has up his sleeve but I hope it’s aces in the FA market.
February 26th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
JerryMc’s been drinkin’ at the same pools and poopin’ in the same backyards as all the other Great Rift denizen.
Gnus and crocodiles. Gazelles and zebras. and fairy tales.- sorta Little Wing Jimi Hendrix
February 26th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
We need a reliable no.2 QB. That is a glaring huge hole right now
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No effin doubt about that comment. I’m sure JC is gone and Pryor…..I hope he is ready but I don’t think so. Boller is gone. Yes, excellent point, Raiders need a competent #2, Orton?
February 26th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
RNS is the BOMB. Check it out.
To be honest I’m not all that happy with a qb who Pillsbury is about to name a turnover after. Has to cut down on those risky plays.
February 26th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
M Lonetree. You try to hard dude. Reeks of desperation. Kind of like the kid in the back of the class who gets spitwads thrown at him for saying stupid things.
February 26th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
We have to back off of the front office this year. Not their fault they were left this mess to clean up. I think next year Mac gets Executive of the Year.
Write it down.
February 26th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
The good thing is Palmer is pretty durable so a BU QB isn’t as pressing of a need as say a BU RB due to McFadden’s ,and RBs in general,injury probability.
February 26th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
So apparently our head coach is living in an Alameda hotel, away from wife and children, and devoting himself to all things Raider.
God help me but I love it so.
February 26th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
We actually have very little to trade and even if we offered someone we probably couldn’t get the proper value.
February 26th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Hey everybody. Finally got the internet hooked back up (wifey didn’t pay the bill) so I decided I’d drop on in and say hey. So damned excited what the Raiders are doing I can’t stand it. Though I loved the late Mr. Davis dearly, I like what is happening now. So many people were down on what Mr Davis had done, but let me tell ya’ll something ya may not have reckoned with. Right now this organization is poised to come out firin at the bell and it just goes to show you what Mr Davis did to leave this world and his organization in great shape. He had all the pieces in place at his passing and we are poised baby, on the brink of greatness. Mr Davis’ legacy was in tact when he left us. He new what he was doing up to the moment he passed on. Mark Davis is quite competent and had one hell of a mentor in his father (and btw, Mr Silver can suck blue balls). The organization was not that far off when Mr Davis left us and just look how close we are right now. I like the new head coach and the general manager. And they all know not only are they reloading the Raiders, but they are respectfully bound to the legacy of Mr Davis and the Silver and Black. They are picking up where Mr Davis left off and in his honor, gonna keep the fighting spirit alive. I know big things are gonna happen this upcoming season. Good things are gonna happen. Sell outs will continue. We are gonna see Raider football to the likes Mr Davis would be proud. May God rest Al Davis’ soul and all the best to the new management at the helm.
February 26th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
102,rns is ok,but imo this blog is the best,period.Actually,not even close.
February 26th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Hugo wins the award for best cinematography!
February 26th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Hugo wins set design! 2 for 2!
February 26th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
The only thing more insignificant than the Pro Bowl is the Academy Awards.
February 26th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
I’m not sure what you are looking at in regard to Murphy. He sh!ts his pants every time he goes over the middle and his alligator arms are on full display.
Stones?
lmao
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Just Fire Baby Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
I know Lou got a bad rap in here last year, and is certainly not elite, but I like his stones.
February 26th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
And the Noble Peace Prize.
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Just Win Baby Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
The only thing more insignificant than the Pro Bowl is the Academy Awards.
February 26th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Ain’t that the truth, a bunch of over paid primma donnas giving themselves awards for crp.
February 26th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Well here is the kettle calling the pot black. Are you really taking issue with “trolls” ? HAHAHA
Oh, and leave priesttj out of this!
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Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Wow. Some of these internet trolls just don’t realize what losers they are. Is there a lower form of life than the internet troll? Used car salesman? Politician? I think not. Maybe pedaphile priest.
February 26th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
At least at the academy Awards we got a chance for a pantiless crotch shot
February 26th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
[...] Headlines Martin Named Trainer of the Year 02/26 – raiders.com Raiders generate intrigue if not buzz 02/26 – insidebayarea.com Oakland Raiders’ Greatest Running Backs at the Combine: Who [...]
February 26th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
pot calling kettle or kettle calling pot
3rd glass of wine, fk it
February 26th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
MistaBrown Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
And the Noble Peace Prize.
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And global warming is a myth. And the REAL problem with this country is abortion. And we can DRILL our way out of oil problems, and blacks cause the deficit not out of control military spending, and…..
February 26th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Peymour Doush!
You live in California and you are completely clueless the Dems have controlled the legislature since 1974? You FK’n fuktard, really? lmao
And you are also unaware Dems control the Education in this country thats why our EDU system is garbage!
You FK’ng putz pull your head out of your a$s you moronic kunt.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
The Noble Peace Prize is the way that “progressives” make themselves feel good about the chaos they have created.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Peymour, plug your Prius into a electrical outlet and produce more of a carbon print than my gasoline powered vehicle and get where you are going in half the time it takes me LMAO, you ignorant sh!t for brains twit.
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Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
And global warming is a myth.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Pretty much!
See Algore & Marxist class warfare Commander in Cheif BO.
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Twocents Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
The Noble Peace Prize is the way that “progressives” make themselves feel good about the chaos they have created.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Raider Nation-Station
NOW!~ 02-26-12: WINDS OF CHANGE
Roster changes coming, new Staff, new schemes and a 180 on the Davis legacy. Find out why and where we’re going at…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
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“Change may be difficult but with the passing of a one of a kind football Legend the likes of which will never be seen again, change was inevitable.
For some thats a welcome decision by Al’s son Mark but the reality change had to come because really, no one could run Oakland the way Al did.”
Amen.
Who on earth could’ve stepped in to the way Davis ran the Raiders and made it work the Davis way?
No one.
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The Davis Way?
As I recall, Al was the GM. Hiring a GM isn’t the Davis way.
As I recall Al made it clear he is in charge of everything. Mark Davis making it clear he’s in charge of nothing, and happy about it, isn’t the Davis way.
Al signed players, and refused to let them go to avoid the embarrassment of admitting he made a mistake. Letting those players go is not the Davis way.
You should try this again.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Jamista, I have a piece of wood in my yard that has a higher IQ than you do. Seriously.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
Jamista, my animals speak more clearly and with better diction than you. Seriously.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
I still want to know why Seymour Bush answers to Oakglenn, if he’s not Oakglenn.
Why do you avoid this question, Seymour?
February 26th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Really?
You cant even create alias’s on this blog without us knowing it’s you in 30 seconds, troll!
lmao
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Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Jamista, I have a piece of wood in my yard that has a higher IQ than you do. Seriously.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Man made global warming is a myth. We live under the influence of a variable star.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
Peymour, why do you answer to OakGlenn?
lol
February 26th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
We have to back off of the front office this year. Not their fault they were left this mess to clean up. I think next year Mac gets Executive of the Year.
Write it down.
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Mess? If Hue had stayed and we overhauled the defensive staff, we’d be looking at a 12-4 type season.
That’s assuming a relatively healthy McFadden and Palmer, who is a considerable upgrade from Campbell and will have a camp to get acclimated with the WRs this time.
Anything less than 12-4 and/or advancing to the Divisional playoff round this season is a failure.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
Jamista, my animals speak more clearly and with better diction than you. Seriously.
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Your animals speak to you?
And to you, they speak clearly, and are articulate?
How long have you been talking to your dog?
Do you hear voices now?
February 26th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
When you are getting your ass kicked out comes the phony alias blast. Same thing when the conservative put their policies in, and they FAIL, out comes the it was the gays fault blast.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Global warming is a way for the progressives to remove our liberties and freedoms while lining their pockets with govt grants. Retards like PeymourGlenn, KK, and MR fall for it hook line and sinker.
#phony science
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Twocents Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Man made global warming is a myth. We live under the influence of a variable star.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Raider weapon X you have been trolling here all day and all night. You don’t have any friends do you?
February 26th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
So you kicked my ass by talking about your animals?
rofl
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Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
When you are getting your ass kicked out comes the phony alias blast. Same thing when the conservative put their policies in, and they FAIL, out comes the it was the gays fault blast.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
So Raider Weapon is your new alias eh
haha
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Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Raider weapon X you have been trolling here all day and all night. You don’t have any friends do you?
February 26th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
MistaBrown Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Global warming is a way for the progressives to remove our liberties and freedoms while lining their pockets with govt grants. Retards like PeymourGlenn, KK, and MR fall for it hook line and sinker.
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Then why did 285 nations on the globe sign up for it? IN fact everyone but you. Makes you feel like a dupe of the oil industry right?
February 26th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Jasmista how does it feel to be the ass wipe of the blog?
February 26th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
PeymourGlenn, you are good for this blog. Not just because you are stupid & clueless but because you are a troll with alias’s coming out your ass and then you call out the trolls…which are YOU!
haha
February 26th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Jamista, I have a piece of wood in my yard that has a higher IQ than you do. Seriously.
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Kinda getting worried about you, Seymour.
Now you’re saying you measure the IQ of wood?
Wood?
Have to ask, if you state Oak is more “dense” than Redwood, does the Oak take it personally?
February 26th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Jamista, now you are once again, not making sense. See #126
February 26th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Man is nothing. People are way too arrogant.
We are pimples on the ass of immensity.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Sign up for what Glenn ?
Stay focused lil feller, are your meds handy ?
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Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Then why did 285 nations on the globe sign up for it
February 26th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
How many friends to do you have RaiderX? And imaginary friends don’t count.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
RaiderX have you ever been outside? In the sunlight?
February 26th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
MistaBrown Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Sign up for what Glenn ?
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Oh shoot I forgot to dumb it down. And I mean DUMB IT DOWN!
February 26th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Jamista can you read?? English?
February 26th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Raider weapon X you have been trolling here all day and all night. You don’t have any friends do you?
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Why is it when you get flustered, and called out, and realize you don’t have an answer to the simple questions, you then start on the “you don’t have any friends” take?
You do realize YOU are posting on here, don’t you?
Then you post that people on here on a Sat night don’t have dates, when you yourself have lived on this blog many Saturday nights.
See where this is going?
How’s your comfort zone bout now? lol
February 26th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Raider X name one friend you have: that isn’t in the psychiatric lockup.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
Raiderx I asked you a simple question and you are melting down. You have been here all day and all night trolling. You don’t have a friend on earth do you? It’s OK, we are here to help you.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
lol @ Seymour asking for the names of Weapons friends.
ahahahahahaha
February 26th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Who is here to help people?
lol you dumb fkn douchebag!
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Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
It’s OK, we are here to help you.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Chris,
you are one of the most knowledgeable posters on here but if you keep preaching this if Hue was still here this and that, you gonna lose your blog cred on here. Let it go man. Hue improved the offense and couldn’t stop a cold.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
MistaBrown Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Sign up for what Glenn ?
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Oh shoot I forgot to dumb it down. And I mean DUMB IT DOWN!
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We are talking about climate change Jamista. 250+ nations have signed on to reduce green house gasses. You have signed on to increase them. Weird huh??
February 26th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
It must be retard day. Oh wait, everyday is retard day in here.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
MistaBrown Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
lol @ Seymour asking for the names of Weapons friends.
ahahahahahaha
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Good point. We all know he has none. Why even ask?
February 26th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Seymour, quit attacking the dumb bstrd RaiderX, take me on.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
RaiderX have you ever been outside? In the sunlight?
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Copout reply.
QUESTION TO YOU IS WHY DO YOU REPLY TO OAKGLENN, REGARDLESS OF WHO ADDRESSES YOU AS OAKGLENN, WHILE DENYING BEING OAKGLENN?
Pretty funny watching you scramble.
Just answer the question, and I’ll give you a pass.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Ohhhh Ok
Is CHina & India on that list?
hahaha
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Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
We are talking about climate change Jamista. 250+ nations have signed on to reduce green house gasses. You have signed on to increase them. Weird huh??
February 26th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Wow. RaiderX the troll cannot name one friend, and Jamista thinks burning more oil will cure climate change. Fascinating Captain.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
MistaBrown Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Ohhhh Ok
Is CHina & India on that list?
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Hahahahahahahahaha. Sure, China and India are in the 16th century. Just like you.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
lol @ cure climate change!
Peymour, there is climate change no matter what. Since the beginning of time! Read a book!
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Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Wow. RaiderX the troll cannot name one friend, and Jamista thinks burning more oil will cure climate change. Fascinating Captain.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
RaiderX have you ever been outside? In the sunlight?
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Copout reply.
QUESTION TO YOU IS WHY DO YOU REPLY TO OAKGLENN, REGARDLESS OF WHO ADDRESSES YOU AS OAKGLENN, WHILE DENYING BEING OAKGLENN?
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Huh? Why does this matter? When you are getting your ass kicked you claim I am someone else? Let’s get back on point: you have been here non stop for 50 straight hours. You have no friends. True or False?
February 26th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
So the answer is NO.
you dumb dork
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Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Hahahahahahahahaha. Sure, China and India are in the 16th century. Just like you.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Twocents Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Seymour, quit attacking the dumb bstrd RaiderX, take me on.
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You’re so slow you have to borrow a penny just to put in your two cents worth.
You sit in the back and we’ll call you if you need something.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
MistaBrown Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
lol @ cure climate change!
Peymour, there is climate change no matter what. Since the beginning of time! Read a book!
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This proves #126. Next.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Twocents Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Seymour, quit attacking the dumb bstrd RaiderX, take me on.
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RaiderX is busy looking down his pants to find his only friend. Hey RaiderX it’s in the back of your pants.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Peymour is GOING TO CURE CLIMATE CHANGE by plugging his Prius into a electrical outlet and producing a HUGE carbon print while driving up his PG&E bill. And it gets better! He can only drive for 6 hours and then his sled is dead! HAHAHA
February 26th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
PeymourOakglenn666Debo, who ties your shoes?
February 26th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
RaiderX have you ever been outside? In the sunlight?
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Copout reply.
QUESTION TO YOU IS WHY DO YOU REPLY TO OAKGLENN, REGARDLESS OF WHO ADDRESSES YOU AS OAKGLENN, WHILE DENYING BEING OAKGLENN?
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Huh? Why does this matter? When you are getting your ass kicked you claim I am someone else? Let’s get back on point: you have been here non stop for 50 straight hours. You have no friends. True or False?
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Why does it matter?
You ignorant clod. YOU mentioned about how cross posters are losers, and you are the biggest cross posting troll on this board.
You’re so stupid you answer to the names everyone claims you are, and then you state you aren’t that person.
Your silly diversion answer means I have you squirming like the little lady you are.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Jamista see #126 and #127
February 26th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
You have no friends. True or False?
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RaiderWeaponX Says:
Why does it matter?
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that means no. Sucks to be you.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
OK, so I am arguing with an imbecile dumber than a piece of wood and a troll with no friends. I think I have better things to do.
Sorry, sucks to be both of you!
February 26th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Peymour wouldn’t it be cool if every moron in your special ED trailer park had a prius ? You could all plug in your piece of sh!t at the same time and blow up the grid and be parked for the next 4 days. U gotta “cure the climate” right?
lol
February 26th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
It makes people feel secure if they think they know about how the world works.
Unfortunately they have no clue.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
In other words, Oakglenn is tucking tail and sitting back waiting until all the bullies leave.
Maybe when he comes back he’ll tell us why he answers to Oakglenn?
February 26th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
PeymourGlenn, go pet your cat.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Did Oakglenn/Seymour apply to be the board bich?
I think twocents should deserve a shot at it.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
I think Seymour/Oakglenn should make an appearance as Duck.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
The Protocol was initially adopted on 11 December 1997 in Kyoto, Japan, and entered into force on 16 February 2005. As of September 2011, 191 states have signed and ratified the protocol.[6] The only remaining signatory not to have ratified the protocol is the United States.
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Good one Jamista. Here is another reason the US is hated around the world. Because of ignorant POS like yourself.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
Oh NO!!! Here come the friendless trolls!!!! Come here trolls I need something to wipe my ass with…
February 26th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Look whos back!
Oh we are hated around the world because of me…lmao
So Islamic extremist are on to me? HAHAHA
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Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
Good one Jamista. Here is another reason the US is hated around the world. Because of ignorant POS like yourself.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
It’s really gotta suck to be “RaiderX” The Big Brother org turned him down. The gang members in the neighborhood turned him down. Even the pedophile priests wouldn’t touch him. Huh.
February 26th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
Having fun loser?
Its the real me back and most of you can tell by what I say that I’m NOT the jerk auf posting as Raider Weapon X on most of these posts.
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February 26th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
MistaBrown Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Look whos back!
Oh we are hated around the world because of me…lmao
So Islamic extremist are on to me? HAHAHA
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#126 Jamista. #126!!
February 26th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Peymour, how many references should you make to pedophile priest in 1 day on a sports blog?
February 26th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
MistaBrown Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Peymour, how many references should you make to pedophile priest in 1 day on a sports blog?
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Something you want to share Jamista?? I keep telling you, this is the Bay Area. We’re open minded here.
February 26th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
I mean it would explain a lot!
February 26th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
MistaBrown Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Peymour Doush!
You live in California and you are completely clueless the Dems have controlled the legislature since 1974? You FK’n fuktard, really? lmao
And you are also unaware Dems control the Education in this country thats why our EDU system is garbage!
You FK’ng putz pull your head out of your a$s you moronic kunt.
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FIGURE OUT HOW TO BAN HIS IP.
Seriously, K$NT won’t get you banned on here?
This person is dangerously disturbed even by Raider fan standards.
Take a stand IBA or letters to the editor will start flying
February 26th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
I dont want to share anything you are the moron referencing pedophile priest not me. FKn jacka$$
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Seymour Bush Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Something you want to share Jamista?? I keep telling you, this is the Bay Area. We’re open minded here.
February 26th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
MR = Kunt
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RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
FIGURE OUT HOW TO BAN HIS IP.
Seriously, K$NT won’t get you banned on here?
This person is dangerously disturbed even by Raider fan standards.
Take a stand IBA or letters to the editor will start flying
February 26th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
So the ruling class signs some phony protocol and Seymour buys in. The ruling class tells Seymour to sht and he asked “What color , Sir”.
February 26th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
MR,
KK will help you write letters!
February 26th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
You guys need to shut the f*ck up and watch the Oscars.
February 26th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Global warming is a myth?!
I knew those Polar Bears in those “feel sorry for us, so you can donate” commercials were acting. They are not hungry, they are not losing their homes, they are Just acting!!
February 26th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Much better…
FORMERLY KNOWN AS RAIDER WEAPON X NOW RWX ON HERE
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
Raider Nation Station rocks the info
There, that should be proof enough
February 26th, 2012 at 7:13 pm
Global warming is a fact, but the cause could be normal climate change, which has happened before, or it could be due to GHG.
February 26th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Have to admit I read that RNS story and it was poorly written. They must have an editor come in cuz when i looked again it had been edited and parts rewritten.
Much much better and more informative.
They really should edit b4 posting though…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
So, the gist is, Mark rebuilt the team not out of spite, buit because no one else could run Wonka’s factory…
“Whats really going on in Oakland and why Mark is doing a 180 with the team his father built”
WINDS OF CHANGE
Some have lamented the gutting of the Raiders but in actuality it was going to happen when Mr. Davis died because frankly, no one could run it the way Davis did.
Credit Mark for knowing this and that the rebuild he set in motion will likely take several years to take affect.
Oakland could be a competetive team but the misnomer perpetuated by its eventual win-loss record doesn’t indicate the true disposition of the AFC Western Division.
The Chargers are a good team and will be as long as they have QB Philip Rivers.
The Broncos are in rebuild mode with new Coaches and scheme decisions to make but its the Chiefs people should be watching out for.
They have a boat load of cash to attack Free Agency and could make a splash in the draft by moving up for 2nd ranked QB RG III.
The Raiders roster is likely to look different in 2012 but new HC Dennis Allen claims he’ll cater the scheme to who’s on the team.
Now that seems like common sense but was something Raider Coaches couldn’t figure out until Hue Jackson took over the Offense.
We mentioned alot last year the “Hybrid” direction Oakland was moving in and certainly they are not the only team doing this.
New England uses TEs at RB, LBs as WRs and WRs as CBs but last year the Raiders hybrid program stalled due to injuries and atrition.
You can’t have a guy playing multiple roles if he can’t make the field and his loss creates ripples throughout.
Speaking of ripples, look for major roster changes soon as Allen and co. begin clearing cap space, restructuring contracts and severing ties.
Players of note who need to restructure and players that could be on the bubble include big names like RB Michael Bush, FS/CB Michael Huff, CB Chris Johnson, DT John Henderson, SS Tyvon Branch, QB Carson Palmer, LB Aaron Curry and a host of others.
Despite their current lack of picks,new additions from the draft and Free Agency should factor too.
What looks to be different this season (aside from everything) is Oaklands commitment to taking the Hybrid program to the next level and creating a blended West Coast offense with deep strike capability. They’ll also look to diversify their Defensive scheme with more 3-4 looks and a wider variety of formations than their usual base 4-3.
Thats the plan so far but as we all know, things can change.
Whether its the change long suffering Raider fans and Davis detractors have hoped for remains to be seen but growing pains seem inevitable.
Pair roster changes, scheme changes a new 1st time Owner, rookie GM, rookie HC and the mid level-rookie Coaching staff their limited phone books allowed and it looks like a seriously tall order for Oakland to be a competetive team in several years let alone next season, but thats why they play the games.
Theres a lot of talent and if the new regime can instill a sense of discipline, curtail penalties and focus this team, they could end up surprising alot of people in 2012.
Change may be difficult but with the passing of a one of a kind football Legend it was destined to happen.
February 26th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
O is in a quandry he has already contradicted himself while shedding a tear for polar bears.
wow
lol
February 26th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
Raider O Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Global warming is a myth?!
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No. No educated person or society believes that. But if you are Jamista Clown and the conservatives, you are living in the 1500’s. Think I am kidding? The conservatives want to get rid of Child Labor Laws. Nothing like 9 year olds working 16 hours a day in coal mines….
February 26th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
O, when you decide if climate change is a natural occurrence or caused by man can you please let us know? If you need more phony science saying it is man caused there are plenty of left wing websites that will provide that for you.
February 26th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
The Original Raidster Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Hey everybody. Finally got the internet hooked back up (wifey didn’t pay the bill) so I decided I’d drop on in and say hey. So damned excited what the Raiders are doing I can’t stand it. Though I loved the late Mr. Davis dearly, I like what is happening now. So many people were down on what Mr Davis had done, but let me tell ya’ll something ya may not have reckoned with. Right now this organization is poised to come out firin at the bell and it just goes to show you what Mr Davis did to leave this world and his organization in great shape. He had all the pieces in place at his passing and we are poised baby, on the brink of greatness. Mr Davis’ legacy was in tact when he left us. He new what he was doing up to the moment he passed on. Mark Davis is quite competent and had one hell of a mentor in his father (and btw, Mr Silver can suck blue balls). The organization was not that far off when Mr Davis left us and just look how close we are right now. I like the new head coach and the general manager. And they all know not only are they reloading the Raiders, but they are respectfully bound to the legacy of Mr Davis and the Silver and Black. They are picking up where Mr Davis left off and in his honor, gonna keep the fighting spirit alive. I know big things are gonna happen this upcoming season. Good things are gonna happen. Sell outs will continue. We are gonna see Raider football to the likes Mr Davis would be proud. May God rest Al Davis’ soul and all the best to the new management at the helm.
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Quite an interesting take on what is clearly a complete repudiation of Al’s “system.” Some people just believe what they want to believe.
February 26th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Peymour you said you were leaving an hour ago what happened?
February 26th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
MistaBrown Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Peymour you said you were leaving an hour ago what happened?
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I needed to come back and wipe my ass with you one more time.
February 26th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Peymore you forgot to leave because you are a heavily medicated retard.
By the way you dont wipe your ass with anybody here this is a blog, for you the special olympics.
February 26th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
202,sorry,if O gets elected again,wont be ANY coal mines,so dont worry about that,O must go,not Raider O,the other one
February 26th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
MistaBrown Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
By the way you dont wipe your ass with anybody here this is a blog, for you the special olympics.
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Jamista Clown please see #127.
February 26th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Peymour, the green movement is all concerned with how much energy we use in our homes and then they produce a car you plug into a electrical outlet.
Even you can see the humor in that ignorant backwards thinking, right?
February 26th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
O, when you decide if climate change is a natural occurrence or caused by man can you please let us know
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You do realize I’m not a scientist. I’m the scum of the earth according Seymour. I’m a used car salesman. lol
February 26th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
210,bingo!
February 26th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
According to…..
February 26th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
RaiderOOOOO,Whats up?Raiders going to trade up or sign free agents,or BOTH?
February 26th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Hendu,
Whats up brother? Those 2 guys argue more than a married couple. I don’t think we need to get involved.
Raiders!!
February 26th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Raider O,You trade DMac for picks?I would like to keep him,but if the price is right,?
February 26th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Hendu,
Reggie said he wants to implement a system similar to GB’s. The only big name FA GB signed the last decade (as I remember) was C Woodson. I don’t think we will sign any big name FAs, but I have a FA wish list (just in case).
I think they will try to reload the defense and add depth to the entire team by signing 2nd & 3rd tier FAs, draft a few more, and sign a lot of URFAs.
February 26th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
I would not trade DMAC. He is the best player on offense (when he is healthy), and he is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. I understand we lack draft picks, and that’s the best way to rebuild/ reload, but I’m not willing to trade our best player for an unproven player who may end up being a bust, injury prone, etc…
February 26th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
Raider O,agree,but what about DMac if youre the GM,trade him for picks or not?
February 26th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
219,answered by Raider O
February 26th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Hendu,
Also, we are in no position to try to compete for big name FAs like Carr, Williams, C Nicks, etc. we are over the Cap, so we still have to release/ restructure a few contracts to get under the cap.
February 26th, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Raider O,Cork insists no worries regarding the cap,hope Hes right.Would love to have a stud linebacker and cover corner,in that order,You?
February 26th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Al Davis gave huge/ ridiculous contracts:
Seymour: $15 million
Routt: $10-11
Wimbley: $11
Huff: $8
That’s $45 million to 4 players. That was more than 35% of the entire salary cap. That wouldn’t be a problem, If those players produced at an elite/ high level since they were paid like it.
February 26th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
OLB Ahmad Brooks would be a solid pickup, depending on how the rest of the roster shakes out. If the Raiders intend on emphasizing 3-4 defensive sets, Brooks would give them an option at OLB across from Wimbley.
February 26th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
O,sorry my friend,kids and Pizza have arrived,take care,RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 26th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
I like Cork a lot, but he is very opinionated. He said in his live chats that DHB should be the 6th WR on the depth chart, and he was the most productive WR last season.
I understand his point about not losing players (you want to keep) due to the salary cap, but that doesn’t mean the salary cap issues are a myth.
DE, CB, and OLB. I want Houston to move inside, and I think Matt S is a better fit at LE, so we need to add a RDE, a CB that can cover without having 18 penalties, and we need an OLB who is not a liability in coverage. A NT would be nice too.
February 26th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Later Hendu.
Raiders!!
February 26th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Howdy doody ya’ll.
February 26th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
Those of you who think we should trade McFadden you’re out of your mind!!
February 26th, 2012 at 9:17 pm
Randy Moss can run a 4.3 40 at the age of 35 ( according to NFLN).
February 26th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
I wish there were more things to keep my interest during the offseason.
I love all sports, but not like football.
It’s a diversion.
Not always a pleasent one.
My fellow Raider fans know what i’m talking about.
February 26th, 2012 at 9:29 pm
#230,
Why is it so many good/great players come to Oakland and suck?
Moss hardly even tried when he was here. Sapp?. The list can go on and on.
How about Seymour? He might have been “ok” for awhile but nowhere near what we hoped for or what his resume suggested we’d get.
February 26th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Holy Moly girls! That was AWESOME!.. In round 2 there will be no more purses swinging at each other..
Round 2 will only be windmill-type sissified slap-fighting..
Corners!
Ding!
February 26th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
I think the combatants have already left the building.
February 26th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
In the left corner we have Seymor Bush and to my right we have MistaBrown.
The Showdown in Oaktown.
Gentlemen, soft hands please, and no crying.
February 26th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Referee.. check for inserted tampons..
February 26th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Now, back to football. Wouldn’t you just love to see Reggie and Allens notes. I bet it is all defense. Knapp just needs to get his unit ready, whine the GM and the HC do their homework.
February 26th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
My bro in law brought up a good point today. He wondered since Carson Palmer left Cincy like he did how excited will he be under a Raider “rebuild” if there’s gonna be no expectations of winning a SB here anytime soon.
A fair ?.
February 26th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
PlunkforHOF Says:
Those have been removed.
February 26th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Referee.. check for inserted tampons..
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February 26th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
djohnnyg Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
My bro in law brought up a good point today. He wondered since Carson Palmer left Cincy like he did how excited will he be under a Raider “rebuild” if there’s gonna be no expectations of winning a SB here anytime soon.
A fair ?.
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I would tell him the expectations of winning a SB in a “reload” year are huge. Harbaugh and the chokeaniners almost did it with a retread QB. We can do better.
February 26th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
Word.. all aaaaaa’s.. I think the thing I’m most excited about is RMK’s evaluation of not only the draft, but the current roster.. There is gonna be some schit comin down… Can’t wait to see what it is.
Go Reggie!
Go Raiders!
February 26th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Raidaaaaaas,
That’s what I basically said; that my opinion is they are gonna keep the offense intact and fix up the D as best they can and we should compete.
He’s a Packer fan from Wisconsin and doesn’t really follow the Raiders anyway, but always liked Palmer as a QB.
He thinks Palmer can be great, but he thinks Palmer wants to win now.
Imo, Carson has expressed that to Reggie and Dennis and I would assume they have assured them they will do all they can to make it happen.
February 26th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
OSCAR SHOUT OUTS ACROSS HOLLYWOOD WAY
Yo nerds, just had an outrageous Oscar party at the penthouse, the Beeech Dawgettes throw one every year.
It’s kinda gay but I always end up scamming on their stripper friends so it’s worth it for my weiner if I make an appearance.
When Streep won I was getting my nob (the aforementioned weiner) slobbed by a Polynesian porn star in my bathtub. Talk about Head & Shoulders.
Now that most of the beaver has moved into my bedroom for an all lesbo orgy, I’m finally able to work on some new jams with the Certified Platinum Posse.
Will be dropping some hot lyrics tonight from my new reggae side project Rasta Ganja.
Yo, I ain’t straight trippin’
GETTIN’ IRIE ON THE ACADEMY
February 26th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
* I mean assured Palmer they are gonna try to win THIS YEAR.
I know there has to be some dropping of a few overpriced lame-o’s, but no big loss imo.
February 26th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
djohnnyg Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
My bro in law brought up a good point today. He wondered since Carson Palmer left Cincy like he did how excited will he be under a Raider “rebuild” if there’s gonna be no expectations of winning a SB here anytime soon.
A fair ?.
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You bet thats a good question. But if he blows off this chance, what are his prospects in the NFL? On the other hand, he leads a “rebuilding” team to the playoffs this year behind a young Oline, young promising receivers and keeps the questionable defense off the field, well then what?..
February 26th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Well Arena League Football starts Friday. We have the San Jose Sabercats! Gonna be a slow next couple of weeks for the NFL. Indy keeps Manning by offering him an ownership stake in lieu of his 28 million bonus. Seem plausible? Stranger things have happened.
February 26th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Indy keeps Manning by offering him an ownership stake in lieu of his 28 million bonus. Seem plausible? Stranger things have happened.
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Very interesting.
February 26th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
Oh, Capt Stubing.. I’ve had a long day.. no energy to waste right now.. sorry.
February 26th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Just finished jamming with Rasta Ganja, our drummer is trying to quit so we’ve fired up the PARTYDUDE 8000 for a margarita meeting.
The current dude has dreds so he looks the part but has no idea how to play and cries in fear when a song starts.
So in order for us to have the worldwide success my wiener deserves, will probably have to buy a drum machine from Guitar Center. Probably how Led Zeppelin got so famous.
Check out a few lyrics from my hot new joint “Gettin’ High on Marijuana Grass”
Yo shout out to my Jamaican brothers
Nappy dreds and stoney green weed
Reggae all night the babes will delight
At least we’re not listening to Creed
February 26th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Again tonight this blog is preposterous: it’s meant to be a public forum, a marketplace of ideas and information to be discussed in any manner, especially a manner that is obnoxious to most here.
Master Beeecham, PlunkforHOF, and Djohnnyg are all hollering now so at least the blog is stable. But before you had Mista Brown, Seymour Bush, and Hindu (a weak multi-phasic simpleton-like-creature who comes and goes and has no original thinking whatsoever).
Now last time I was on Hindu attempted to attack me personally, which was a total joke, and Seymour Bush took his back. I told them both that if they called me a troll they better be able to prove it with fact or they would both be staring at a Summons and Complaint for defamation.
I suggest if a poster wants to mount a personal attack do so against a team, GM, player or coach. Otherwise our universe here breaks down into something 10 times worse than it was before Corky cleaned it up.
If I were Corky, and those who engaged in personal attacks against other posters continued, I would shut the blog down.
Peace….later…..I am out….
Hardline (former AL D. Davis and proud of it!)
February 26th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
250. or u could stop reading posts that offend u
February 26th, 2012 at 10:54 pm
raiders look like they will struggle with all the changes
February 26th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
245. Carson questioned his return last season saying it was harder than he expected but says hes on board. Money is not a real issue since he said b4 retirement in Cincy he has over $100 million in the bank.
This was brought up a month ago. Wouldn’t worry
February 26th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
Oh softline,how are Ya?You deserve every thing you get,Burat and Cupal.Just so youre not confused,which is often,I have EVERYONES back vs the small one,you.Take a look at post 250,You come at Seymour Bush,Myself,Mista Brown,and bring up the post where I said you are a troll,you are worse than that,imo.Oh,for an original thought,the softline has a mental or other problem,you should seek some help,and make sure its 30 days,min
February 27th, 2012 at 3:21 am
Djohnnyg Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 9:29 pm
#230,
Why is it so many good/great players come to Oakland and suck?
Moss hardly even tried when he was here. Sapp?. The list can go on and on.
How about Seymour? He might have been “ok” for awhile but nowhere near what we hoped for or what his resume suggested we’d get.
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because, teams have developed anchor players via the draft and had interchangeable personnel, while the Raiders havent established any “anchor” free agents or draft picks since Gannon-Charles Woodson days.
Baltimore – Ray Lewis/Ed Reed, Ray Rice/Joe Flacco
New England – Tom Brady/Matt Light, Vince Wilfork/back in the day; Ty Law
San Diego – Phillip Rivers/Vincent Jackson Merriman/Eric Weddle
Indianapolis – Manning/J.Saturday, Dwight Freeney/Gary Brackett
Blitzburgh – Troy Polamalu/James Harrison, Ben Rothlisberger/Mike Wallace
us – JaMarcus Russell/Jason Campbell/Darren McFadden 1/2 a season, Richard Seymour at end of career, two backs of gum and a box of crayons (Maybe Tyvon Branch, i guess?
I mean, you have to hit in the draft, develop players, win, and add more players to your system.
Davis’ meddling and coaching turnover with a delicious layer of losers coming in to cash checks that had rings already was a ready made disaster.
February 27th, 2012 at 3:23 am
Master Beeecham Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Just finished jamming with Rasta Ganja, our drummer is trying to quit so we’ve fired up the PARTYDUDE 8000 for a margarita meeting.
The current dude has dreds so he looks the part but has no idea how to play and cries in fear when a song starts.
So in order for us to have the worldwide success my wiener deserves, will probably have to buy a drum machine from Guitar Center. Probably how Led Zeppelin got so famous.
Check out a few lyrics from my hot new joint “Gettin’ High on Marijuana Grass”
Yo shout out to my Jamaican brothers
Nappy dreds and stoney green weed
Reggae all night the babes will delight
At least we’re not listening to Creed
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Andrew Dice Clay would chip you the f$%k up. He’s four times the EMCEE you aspire to be.
Dont quit your day job.
February 27th, 2012 at 3:30 am
from a couple of draftniks over on the draftexchange site – they projected the 96th compensatory for Aso – 4th, 130th compensatory for Miller, 5th a 148th compensatory for OL Gallery in 6th, in addition to our 148th and 178th picks and a 223rd for Thomas Howard in 7th.
version 1
Shea McClellin, DE/OLB, Boise St
Asa Jackson, CB, Cal-Poly
Malik Jackson, DE, Tennessee
Micah Pellerin, CB, Hampton
Donte Paige-Moss, OLB/E, N.Carolina
David Pickard, OT, S.Illinois
version 2
Emanuel Acho, LB, Texas
Brandon Lindsay, OLB, Pitt
Taurean Poole, RB, Tennessee
Markus Zusevics, OG/T, Auburn
Josh Robinson, CB, U.Central Florida
Jarrett Boykin, WR, Va Tech
version 3
(they will post tomorrow)
February 27th, 2012 at 5:51 am
Good morning nation!
Here are some dates to circle on your calendar:
March 13, 4:00 PM: Start of free agency, trades.
April 1: Beginning of offseason workout program for teams with new head coaches.
April 28: NFL Draft, fourth through seventh round.
February 27th, 2012 at 5:54 am
good morning AM crew!
CW, free agency starts up in 2 weeks?
sweet.
I think a bunch of Raiders are due huge roster bonuses in 3 weeks and will join the crop of available free agents
February 27th, 2012 at 5:55 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Day 1/12…I hate going into weeks like this when I know I get no days off…
Oh well…
February 27th, 2012 at 5:58 am
whats ups Hwnrdr?
good weekend?
February 27th, 2012 at 5:59 am
DT Anthony Adams, anyone?
February 27th, 2012 at 6:00 am
Dontari Poe = Raider
February 27th, 2012 at 6:00 am
261.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 5:58 am
whats ups Hwnrdr?
good weekend?
It was good! What about yours?
February 27th, 2012 at 6:05 am
feeling sick. probably because I spent 3 hours on Saturday with my wife & son at the Urgent Care!
at least my boy got prescribed some antibiotics, so I guess it’s all good.
you ever have one of those mornings where you knew you should have stayed in bed?
i’m there. Gabby – coffee please!!
February 27th, 2012 at 6:09 am
HATE TO WISH MY LIFE AWAY BUT AUGUST CAN NOT COME SOON ENOUGH…
February 27th, 2012 at 6:10 am
I’m feeling really good about the direction of this football team, especially after reading this blog and the last one.
Mark Davis + Reggie McKenzie + Dennis Allen = Raiders winning football games
February 27th, 2012 at 6:12 am
AUGUST CAN NOT COME SOON ENOUGH…
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whats up Dirt Lot?
I love football season too, but you are not giving away my Spring & Summer that easily!
February 27th, 2012 at 6:13 am
you ever have one of those mornings where you knew you should have stayed in bed?
Yup…today is one of those days…
February 27th, 2012 at 6:13 am
I predict 2 more defensive starters will be axed by St Patrick’s Day (03/17)
February 27th, 2012 at 6:14 am
Dirt Lot, I’m with you there…but I agree with Rockstar…don’t wanna rush my days…
February 27th, 2012 at 6:14 am
I usually have a lull between football seasons, but the NBA is a pretty good product these days, and you always have hope at the beginning of the baseball season.
And than soon enough, we can debate Jerry Mac’s twitter practice updates in August.
February 27th, 2012 at 6:16 am
Lakers suck. Go Heat !!!
February 27th, 2012 at 6:20 am
Hey everybody. Finally got the internet hooked back up (wifey didn’t pay the bill) so I decided I’d drop on in and say hey. So damned excited what the Raiders are doing I can’t stand it. Though I loved the late Mr. Davis dearly, I like what is happening now. So many people were down on what Mr Davis had done, but let me tell ya’ll something ya may not have reckoned with. Right now this organization is poised to come out firin at the bell and it just goes to show you what Mr Davis did to leave this world and his organization in great shape. He had all the pieces in place at his passing and we are poised baby, on the brink of greatness. Mr Davis’ legacy was in tact when he left us. He new what he was doing up to the moment he passed on. Mark Davis is quite competent and had one hell of a mentor in his father (and btw, Mr Silver can suck blue balls). The organization was not that far off when Mr Davis left us and just look how close we are right now. I like the new head coach and the general manager. And they all know not only are they reloading the Raiders, but they are respectfully bound to the legacy of Mr Davis and the Silver and Black. They are picking up where Mr Davis left off and in his honor, gonna keep the fighting spirit alive. I know big things are gonna happen this upcoming season. Good things are gonna happen. Sell outs will continue. We are gonna see Raider football to the likes Mr Davis would be proud. May God rest Al Davis’ soul and all the best to the new management at the helm.
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There’s a real fan. Unlike all the silly Haters out there.
February 27th, 2012 at 6:20 am
WHEN U HAVE MORE DAY’S BEHIND U THAN IN FRONT OF U,SHOULD VALUE EACH ONE.MY BAD,GIVE ME A CUP OF THAT COFFEE..IT’S A GREAT DAY 2 B A TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAY FAN ISNT IT ?
February 27th, 2012 at 6:23 am
275.DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 6:20 am
WHEN U HAVE MORE DAY’S BEHIND U THAN IN FRONT OF U,SHOULD VALUE EACH ONE.MY BAD,GIVE ME A CUP OF THAT COFFEE..IT’S A GREAT DAY 2 B A TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAY FAN ISNT IT ?
You had me going until the last sentence, so with that said….huh?
February 27th, 2012 at 6:26 am
273.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 6:16 am
Lakers suck. Go Heat !!!
You know…The Heat have been playing kinda lights out lately…I don’t care for LeBron, but not gonna deny his talent! I am headstrong with the fact that he cannot be compared to anyone until he wins his first, but…with my man, Dwyane Wade…he may just get there!
But…Go Lakers…LOL!
February 27th, 2012 at 6:31 am
IT’S A GREAT DAY 2 B A TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAY FAN ISNT IT ?
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LOL!!!
Hey, they got some great young arms
February 27th, 2012 at 6:36 am
So who else is gonna get the axe?? Let’s lay out the predictions with the losers buying the beers all day on St. Patty’s day!
Here’s my prediction of who gets cut:
Hiram Eugene
John Henderson
Aaron Curry
Mike Huff
Kam Wimbley
I hope the bottom 3 restructure but if they don’t, that’s the way I see it.
Lechler will be restructuring as well.
February 27th, 2012 at 6:37 am
I believe Henderson and Wimbley will be cut, Curry and Huff will restructure, and the only FA from our team we resign will be Branch and Reece.
February 27th, 2012 at 6:37 am
Let’s lay out the predictions with the losers buying the beers all day on St. Patty’s day!
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Yes everyone buys me beer on my birthday!!
February 27th, 2012 at 6:39 am
I think Reece will only get a tender offer though. Maybe a 2nd rounder, so if another team wants him thats what they give us. Thats a cheap way to get and will give us more leeway to resign Branch
February 27th, 2012 at 6:40 am
Here’s my prediction of who gets cut:
Hiram Eugene
John Henderson
Aaron Curry
Mike Huff
Kam Wimbley
I hope the bottom 3 restructure but if they don’t, that’s the way I see it.
Lechler will be restructuring as well.
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CW,
my list is almost the same. I’ll just add a few and not take anythign away. I think Mike Mitchell & CJ37 may face the knife. Seymour already agreed to restructure or he’d be on my list. I think Kelly will either restructure, be cut or traded.
I don’t see Lechler doing anything to help the new regime, but maybe Carson Palmer reworking his contract.
February 27th, 2012 at 6:42 am
Players hate those one-year tenders though.
But I can see why we would do it, and at least slap that on him, and than maybe talk contract afterwards.
And how does that tender work? Is it based off position like the franchise tag?
And couldn’t we just franchise Reece? I can’t imagine the top 5 highest paid FB’s make anything of significance salary-wise.
February 27th, 2012 at 6:43 am
the only FA from our team we resign will be Branch and Reece
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meh. I’ll take Bryant, Cartwright, Giordano & Satele (in addition to Reece)
make Jason Campbell, Michael Bush & Tyvon Branch reasonable “take it or leave it” offers.
We’ll win the same number of games without them
February 27th, 2012 at 6:45 am
Forgot about Des Bryant. He is an absolute must re-sign.
I like Cartwright, but I don’t think he is THAT THAT important, and our needs for leadership under this new regime aren’t as dire.
February 27th, 2012 at 6:45 am
Yes everyone buys me beer on my birthday!!
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BCZ,
you’ll get Sarsaparilla from me!
February 27th, 2012 at 6:46 am
I just hope payton doesnt end up with denver or kc..
February 27th, 2012 at 6:48 am
Mark,
I’d rather face Peyton Manning (DEN) next year over Tim Tebow!
February 27th, 2012 at 6:48 am
283.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 6:40 am
Here’s my prediction of who gets cut:
Hiram Eugene
John Henderson
Aaron Curry
Mike Huff
Kam Wimbley
I hope the bottom 3 restructure but if they don’t, that’s the way I see it.
Lechler will be restructuring as well.
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CW,
my list is almost the same. I’ll just add a few and not take anythign away. I think Mike Mitchell & CJ37 may face the knife. Seymour already agreed to restructure or he’d be on my list. I think Kelly will either restructure, be cut or traded.
I don’t see Lechler doing anything to help the new regime, but maybe Carson Palmer reworking his contract.
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I think they’ll give MM34 a shot to prove himself, forgot about CJ37, how much is he due? I think he’ll be sent packing as well and replaced in free agency.
Lechler is in the last year of his deal and he’s owed like 5 mil? Kelly I think is kept for 2012 and then they’ll part ways. Can only dump so many guys this year.
February 27th, 2012 at 6:49 am
He won’t go to Denver.
He will go to a dome team or a warm-weather place.
Denver is going to ride with Tebow next year, I am pretty confident in that.
February 27th, 2012 at 6:50 am
289. Really?
February 27th, 2012 at 6:51 am
But I can see why we would do it, and at least slap that on him, and than maybe talk contract afterwards.
And how does that tender work? Is it based off position like the franchise tag?
And couldn’t we just franchise Reece? I can’t imagine the top 5 highest paid FB’s make anything of significance salary-wise.
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There is no Franchise Tag for FBs, they are classed under the RB tag, so we wouldn’t go that right.
Restricted FA offers are not position based, the contract costs are only based on the ’round’ you tender them at:
First round – contract is roughly 2 mill (there is no more 1st and 3rd tender)
Second round – 1.5mill roughly
Original round – essentially pays veteran minimum, and if another team signs the player you get a pick from the players original draft round… can’t us this tender on undrafted players.
February 27th, 2012 at 6:51 am
Attn: Carl Weathers
The Raiders are expected to release CB Chris Johnson if he doesn’t accept a pay reduction.
Johnson turns 33 in September, is owed a $3.5 million salary, and has been cooked in coverage several years running. He could get released and fall out of the league, so it would be in Johnson’s best interest to take a large pay cut. Feb 16 – 8:53 AM
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter
February 27th, 2012 at 6:53 am
Attn: Carl Weathers
Shane Lechler
2/18/2009: Signed a four-year, $16 million contract. The deal includes $9 million guaranteed. Another $3 million is available through incentives. 2012: $3.8 million, 2013: Free Agent
-Roto
February 27th, 2012 at 6:53 am
291. which domes are available? I think he’ll take the best job based on teammates and $$
February 27th, 2012 at 6:54 am
Lechler is in the last year of his deal and he’s owed like 5 mil? Kelly I think is kept for 2012 and then they’ll part ways. Can only dump so many guys this year
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Lechler’s cap hit is 5.65 million. He could actually be a cap casualty if he isn’t willing to work a new deal. It would save us 4 million. As good as Lechler is I just can’t see any punter ever being worth that much.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:01 am
I want to keep Seabass, Shane & Condo intact.
best ST trio in the league. all Pro Bowlers
you don’t give away guys that produce.
You want to take $3 million away from Lechler and give it to Branch?
I don’t. Shane Lechler makes a bigger impact in the W/L column imo. the best punter of this decade needs to retire a Raider and end up in Canton
February 27th, 2012 at 7:02 am
294.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 6:51 am
Attn: Carl Weathers
The Raiders are expected to release CB Chris Johnson if he doesn’t accept a pay reduction.
Johnson turns 33 in September, is owed a $3.5 million salary, and has been cooked in coverage several years running. He could get released and fall out of the league, so it would be in Johnson’s best interest to take a large pay cut. Feb 16 – 8:53 AM
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter
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By large pay cut do they mean 3 million? Bye Burnt toast.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:03 am
add 2 more years to Shane’s contract and reduce this year’s cap number.
I’d even consider another four-year, $16 million contract (backloaded, of course)
February 27th, 2012 at 7:04 am
I thikn Seabass and Lechler want to stay together and I can only imagine after the first 10+ years of their careers they would want to be a part of turning things around where they started.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:06 am
Yup, I agree…they started their first 3 years on pretty good teams, and the third year being in the Super Bowl…I say they see it through…full circle!
February 27th, 2012 at 7:07 am
CW,
large pay cut for CJ37 (32 years old) = you can make $3.5 million over the next 3 years, not just 2012. no guaranteed money.
2012 salary = $1.16 mil
2013 salary = $1.16 mil
2014 salary = $1.16 mil
February 27th, 2012 at 7:07 am
Hey Rock Lechlers salary is 3.8 million this year, but we also owe him a $750k roster bonus (not sure of the due date) and we have the remaining 1.1 million cap hit from his signing bonus…
FYI I have found the site Spotrac.com immensly helpful for contract info.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:08 am
GOOD MORNING NATION !!!!
February 27th, 2012 at 7:09 am
Lechlers salary is 3.8 million this year, but we also owe him a $750k roster bonus (not sure of the due date) and we have the remaining 1.1 million cap hit from his signing bonus…
FYI I have found the site Spotrac.com immensly helpful for contract info.
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thanks bro!
keep Shane Lechler at all costs.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:13 am
FYI I have found the site Spotrac.com immensly helpful for contract info.
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Funny I just found it too on the good ole reliable google! Never seen it before.
http://www.spotrac.com/top-salaries/nfl/fullback/
February 27th, 2012 at 7:13 am
I don’t want to sound like I am advocating cutting Lechler, but if he isn’t willing to do a new deal I could see him being a casualty. This regime isn’t going to overpay for anything, and just shy of 6 million for a punter is clearly overpaying. If we signed him to a new deal for 3-4 mill per year then sweet.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:18 am
Wimbley is the highest paid LB my 1.1 mil! And Curry who makes half of what Wimbley gets is #8 for LB…
Restructure or walk.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:18 am
By 1.1 Mil*
February 27th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Damn LeBron ….
Did you see Kobe and Carmelo’s reaction to LeBron passing up that last shot?
Kobe was disgusted.
Doesn’t make any sense how good this guy is but he just can’t get past this issue.
9 years later mayne!
Cmon LeBron!!!!
February 27th, 2012 at 7:21 am
Overpaid special teams.. Rip al.. New era
February 27th, 2012 at 7:24 am
If we signed him to a new deal for 3-4 mill per year then sweet
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BCZ, like you said last week. Dont want to argue about less than $2 million per season for a player
I want to see him extended. He probably wants to finish his career in Oakland. That would give him the best chance at the HOF imo.
Lechler is the #1 punter in the league. he changes field position. We both agree that he should stay.
BigMac will figure out a way to retain his services. I’m thinking contract extension to add more years and make this year’s cap number drop significantly.
Shane was p1ssed when we dumped Tom Cable for Hue Jackson, but he hasn’t said much of anything about us dropping Huey for Dennis! Shane & Allen are both Texas A&M guys, right?
February 27th, 2012 at 7:24 am
Severe paycuts for everyone! (applause)
February 27th, 2012 at 7:26 am
Lebron plays like he is afraid. Afraid in the finals, afraid to take the last shot when it really counts, afraid to lose the dunk contest.
Maybe the guy should have done a little growing up in college before jumping into the NBA?
February 27th, 2012 at 7:29 am
315.Dakota Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:26 am
Lebron plays like he is afraid. Afraid in the finals, afraid to take the last shot when it really counts, afraid to lose the dunk contest.
Maybe the guy should have done a little growing up in college before jumping into the NBA?
That is what I will agree with!
February 27th, 2012 at 7:29 am
They broke kobes’ nose
February 27th, 2012 at 7:29 am
Dakota Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:26 am
Lebron plays like he is afraid. Afraid in the finals, afraid to take the last shot when it really counts, afraid to lose the dunk contest.
Maybe the guy should have done a little growing up in college before jumping into the NBA?
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Maybe he was one of these kids that was swinging from his mothers t!t until he was 8 and now he needs her out there encouraging him to finsih!
On that note I’m out for now, have a good one guys.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:30 am
LeBron just never wants to look bad.
I have no idea why he feels the need to be perfect.
Who gives a damn if you miss the last shot LeBron!
Just effin take the shot. Kobe misses 80% of the last second shots he takes, but does anyone give him crap about it?
DAMNNNMMMNNN!!!!!!!
Just frustrating as a basketball fan to see that this is they guy that is supposed to carry the league.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:30 am
Mark,
what is the average salary or cap figure of the Top 5 kickers, punters & long snappers?
that should tell you if these guys are truly “overpaid”.
Could it be that they’re actually earning all that money?
If they are the top paid at each position, by how much?
I can see Reggie scrapping all 3 to bring in three vet minimum guys. Thats a dollars & sense move. However – I think Mark, Reggie & Dennis want to win. These guys can help us accomplish that
February 27th, 2012 at 7:30 am
317.Marks hair Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:29 am
They broke kobes’ nose
Yeah, Wade did on a hard foul…but Wade gave props where props was due!
February 27th, 2012 at 7:31 am
318.Carl Weathers Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:29 am
Dakota Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:26 am
Lebron plays like he is afraid. Afraid in the finals, afraid to take the last shot when it really counts, afraid to lose the dunk contest.
Maybe the guy should have done a little growing up in college before jumping into the NBA?
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Maybe he was one of these kids that was swinging from his mothers t!t until he was 8 and now he needs her out there encouraging him to finsih!
On that note I’m out for now, have a good one guys.
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Or maybe watching his teammates swing from him mom’s teets in Cleveland mess the dude up?
lol
February 27th, 2012 at 7:31 am
Kobe Bryant = Mark Sanchez?
February 27th, 2012 at 7:34 am
320.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:30 am
Mark,
what is the average salary or cap figure of the Top 5 kickers, punters & long snappers?
that should tell you if these guys are truly “overpaid”.
Could it be that they’re actually earning all that money?
If they are the top paid at each position, by how much?
I can see Reggie scrapping all 3 to bring in three vet minimum guys. Thats a dollars & sense move. However – I think Mark, Reggie & Dennis want to win. These guys can help us accomplish that
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Andy Lee for the Niners is clearly the second best (he was actually better than Shane last year) and he only makes 1 million per year.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:36 am
“High interest” in Peyton Manning
Posted by Mike Florio on February 27, 2012, 10:10 AM EST
As it should be. If Manning can throw even at 60 percent of his past arm strength, he’ll be in the top half of all NFL quarterbacks. And the closer he gets to 100 percent, the closer he gets to the top of the heap.
Taking a quick look through the list of conferences and divisions, the following teams should be very interested: Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Browns, Jaguars, Titans, Chiefs (the head coach has already said the team will be), Broncos, Raiders, Redskins, Vikings, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks.
???Raiders?….I thought we had a QB?
February 27th, 2012 at 7:36 am
RR, imo long snapper isnt a real pos. Kickers are not first rounders. And although lech is the best, I dont like paying the top salary at any pos. specially special teamers..
February 27th, 2012 at 7:37 am
Seabass makes 3.8 mill this year, also in the final year of his deal. IMO he should make more than Lechler because Seabass actually scores points. I agree that both should be signed to new long term deals, but I think we can also agree that these guys will never see contracts like Al gave them again.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:38 am
Kobe = Sanchez?????? o_0
February 27th, 2012 at 7:38 am
325. Not like payton
February 27th, 2012 at 7:38 am
???Raiders?….I thought we had a QB?
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what free agents DON’T you see the Raiders being mentioned in connection with? This is standard practice for the media
February 27th, 2012 at 7:38 am
So what is the deal with all these NBA guys wearing Erkle glasses off the court? I am sure most of them don’t even need glasses.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:39 am
328. I dont get it.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:40 am
Condo makes 1.2 million. That is 300k more than vet minimum salary, and he is far and away the best at his position. His salary is fine.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:41 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:31 am
Kobe Bryant = Mark Sanchez?
February 27th, 2012 at 7:41 am
323.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:31 am
Kobe Bryant = Mark Sanchez?
I agree with Marks hair…I don’t get it…
Kobe does have five rings and been to the dance 7 times…I know you hate the Lakers, but don’t get the comparison!
February 27th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Hwnrdr Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:41 am
323.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:31 am
Kobe Bryant = Mark Sanchez?
I agree with Marks hair…I don’t get it…
Kobe does have five rings and been to the dance 7 times…I know you hate the Lakers, but don’t get the comparison!
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Im wit u Hawaiian!
February 27th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Erkle glasses and bowties is the style man.. Dont be scurrd
February 27th, 2012 at 7:47 am
Andy Lee for the Niners is clearly the second best (he was actually better than Shane last year) and he only makes 1 million per year.
Seabass makes 3.8 mill this year, also in the final year of his deal. IMO he should make more than Lechler because Seabass actually scores points. I agree that both should be signed to new long term deals, but I think we can also agree that these guys will never see contracts like Al gave them again
imo long snapper isnt a real pos. Kickers are not first rounders. And although lech is the best, I dont like paying the top salary at any pos. specially special teamers..
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BCZ & Mark,
Seabass, Shane & Condo can and will be retained for less money. As stated previously – take an average of the Top 5 at that position and pay accordingly. I’m comfortable doing this for them. I don’t feel we need to make them “take it or leave it” contract offers as I suggested for Campbell, Bush & Branch because they are all under contract this season, not FA’s. If we can’t strike a new deal this year, let them test the market next offseason and they’ll be compensated fairly to remain in Oakland either way.
Imagine being Shane’s agent and Reggie McKenzie says he wants to keep your client in Oakland and add more years to the deal so he can retire a Raider. Say the Top 5 NFL punters and making an average of $2 million per season. Hard to justify demanding $4-5 million per year, isn’t it? I mean, he’s not gonna make that anywhere else. Is he gonna pack up his family and move to another city & state, just for the sake of doing so for the same amount of money ??? Doubtful.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:48 am
337.Marks hair Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Erkle glasses and bowties is the style man.. Dont be scurrd
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What about the suspenders and hitched up pants?
If they are going to do it, why not go all in?
February 27th, 2012 at 7:48 am
Marks Hair Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Erkle glasses and bowties is the style man.. Dont be scurrd
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Look at LMFAO!
February 27th, 2012 at 7:50 am
Condo is great.. But those days are over. Players wont get paid based on how clever it might make al davis look..
February 27th, 2012 at 7:50 am
Kam Wimbley gave Mark Sanchez a broken nose, didn’t he?
February 27th, 2012 at 7:52 am
Howard for Bynum??
Just a rumor I heard…
February 27th, 2012 at 7:53 am
Ive seen the suspenders.. And if you count how high the pants have been pulled up already after the iverson yrs.. How much pant change can you ask for?
February 27th, 2012 at 7:54 am
Mark,
Allen Iverson is a stud. get over it !!!
February 27th, 2012 at 7:54 am
343.r8eray Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:52 am
Howard for Bynum??
Just a rumor I heard…
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Every time Howard and Bynum match up Bynum looks like a biotch….no wonder the Magic are laughing at the Lakers for that offer.
February 27th, 2012 at 7:55 am
Broken nose?lol how was I supposed to get that?
February 27th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Iverson was geat for a while. But if he practiced he would have developed his game like kobe, and still be playing.. Could have been like nash or stocton..
February 27th, 2012 at 8:00 am
341.Marks hair Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 7:50 am
Condo is great.. But those days are over. Players wont get paid based on how clever it might make al davis look..
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Again Condo isn’t over paid. He makes 300k more than the league minimum salary
February 27th, 2012 at 8:00 am
I hope the Lakers get overtaken by Memphis, Houston, Portland, Denver or Minnesota in the West…
Maybe they end up with the 8th seed and get crushed by OKC in RD1 ???
February 27th, 2012 at 8:01 am
DAMN.. i feel like krappy kell.. came in a half hour ago , said hello, and all i got was crickets !!!!
lets try again… HELLO RAIDER NATION !!!! LOL LOL LOL
February 27th, 2012 at 8:02 am
I think the only reason the lakers havent taken a new pg is because howard and nelson is still very real. Wait till mar 1..
February 27th, 2012 at 8:02 am
After speaking to NFL scouts and assistant coaches at the Combine, CBS Sports’ Bruce Feldman suggests Arizona State ILB Vontaze Burfict is in for a draft-day plunge.
“I’m not sure any player here sparked a worse reaction than Vontaze Burfict,” writes Feldman. “I wouldn’t touch him,” one scout said. “… The guy is completely out of control. There’s no way you could trust him. I can’t believe they (ASU coaching staff) didn’t cut him loose.” Added one NFL coach, “You just scratch your head at some of the knucklehead things he does on tape. It was the same thing over and over and over again with him.”
Source: CBS Sports
February 27th, 2012 at 8:05 am
But long snapper is not a pos at all.. He’ll get to play out the deal, but the next one will be average..
February 27th, 2012 at 8:05 am
Sorry Mike…Good Morning!
February 27th, 2012 at 8:05 am
ray,
Vontaze Burfict > Rolando McClain
February 27th, 2012 at 8:06 am
@Mike
at least you didn’t start cussing us out, like DMAC does!
February 27th, 2012 at 8:07 am
Who was all over burficts sac?
February 27th, 2012 at 8:07 am
Morning, but im out..
February 27th, 2012 at 8:09 am
trading Howard for Bynum would be as dumb as the Giants trading Hakeem Nicks to us for Chaz Schilens last offseason..
why would Orlando do that? their season isn’t over. they’ve won more games than the Lake Show and both teams are 5th seed right now!
throw in Pau Gasol and you’ve got a deal
February 27th, 2012 at 8:13 am
360.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 8:09 am
trading Howard for Bynum would be as dumb as the Giants trading Hakeem Nicks to us for Chaz Schilens last offseason..
why would Orlando do that? their season isn’t over. they’ve won more games than the Lake Show and both teams are 5th seed right now!
throw in Pau Gasol and you’ve got a deal
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Well, you can get some return now for Howard, or you can watch him leave this summer while you get nothing, and you are suddenly one of the worst teams in the NBA, and as you are an 85 year old owner, your chances for a title in your life just dissapeared as your team will be in the lottery for a few years.
With Bynum and a couple of first rounders, then you have a chance to rebuild much sooner.
Bynum is the 2nd best C in the NBA.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:16 am
Burfict is an amalgamation of the linebacking corps the Raiders already have. Undisciplined, questionable instincts, runs around blocks because he can’t shed them.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:16 am
@Mike
at least you didn’t start cussing us out, like DMAC does!
LOL LOL .. DMAC cuss someone, i dont belive it !!! lol lol lol
February 27th, 2012 at 8:17 am
Mark,
That was me for a short period.
Then I publically recanted and changed my ways…
What gives? New dirt/arrest?
February 27th, 2012 at 8:17 am
According to the Union-Tribune San Diego, team sources have confirmed the Chargers are planning to release LE Luis Castillo.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
February 27th, 2012 at 8:19 am
@Dakota
has Howard said he doesn’t want to stay in Orlando?
Laker fans just assume he’s headed there to join Kobe Bryant next year. Didn’t Laker fans call LeBron & Bosh a couple of pvssies for joining Wade in Miami for a shot at a title?
now you expect Dwight Howard to do the same and you’re fine with it? LOL!
February 27th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Chargers are planning to release LE Luis Castillo
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@ray
We already have DE’s Houston, ShoNasty, Bryant & Moss if we’re sticking with a 4-3 Defense
We have Kelly, Seymour, Bryant, Houston & ShoNasty at DE if we go to a 3-4 Defense.
John Henderson & Trevor Scott are probably the D-Liners kicking rocks under the new regime, unless the staff wants Moss and/or Scott to replace Wimbley as 3-4 pass rushing OLB
February 27th, 2012 at 8:25 am
366.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 8:19 am
@Dakota
has Howard said he doesn’t want to stay in Orlando?
Laker fans just assume he’s headed there to join Kobe Bryant next year. Didn’t Laker fans call LeBron & Bosh a couple of pvssies for joining Wade in Miami for a shot at a title?
now you expect Dwight Howard to do the same and you’re fine with it? LOL!
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He gave them a list of teams he wants to go to…..need more clarification than that?
And Lebron is a puzzy for hiding behind Wade and hoping for a title. Howard coming to LA would be about the same, but I don’t give a schyt if people are pizzed at him lol.
The main difference is that Howard has tried to make his intentions clear so that the Magic can make a decent deal, whereas Lebron fked with Cleveland to the very end and then ditched them in spectacular fashion, leaving them high and dry. Howard is trying to do the right thing, but the Magic are in denial, and they are going to end up getting burned.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:26 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 8:05 am
ray,
Vontaze Burfict > Rolando McClain
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
LMAO. No he is not, so get over it.
Btw, I hope you and your family are doing better.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:26 am
where is Raider O?
I heard Ben & Jerry’s got busted for having a brand of Ice Cream called “Linsanity” with fortune cookies in it.
true story!
is this racist toward Jeremy Lin?
February 27th, 2012 at 8:27 am
As long as Tebow and Routt are starters, the Raiders will have at least 4 wins. Now, if they can get the Chargers to trade for Huff, the Raiders are playoff bound.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Poe just ran a 4.87…
February 27th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Lebron is a puzzy for hiding behind Wade and hoping for a title. Howard coming to LA would be about the same, but I don’t give a schyt if people are pizzed at him
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LOL @ Dakota!
February 27th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Can someone put some weed in Don Poe’s bag. We need to draft that kid.
Poe ran a 4.87 40, and had 40+ reps on the bench.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:29 am
LE Houston fell off the face of the earth, last season. I think he is replace by the new regime. Not sure if Castillo is the right replacement.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:30 am
where is Raider O?
I heard Ben & Jerry’s got busted for having a brand of Ice Cream called “Linsanity” with fortune cookies in it.
true story!
is this racist toward Jeremy Lin?
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LOL
I don’t think so.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:30 am
Can someone put some weed in Don Poe’s bag. We need to draft that kid.
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O,
isn’t that what happened to Antajj Hawtorne?
February 27th, 2012 at 8:32 am
LE Houston fell off the face of the earth, last season. I think he is replace by the new regime.
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Lamarr Houston is a beast.
He is gonna tear it up under Jason Tarver imo
February 27th, 2012 at 8:34 am
RR,
AH didn’t need someone to put weed in his bag. He had plenty.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Ben & Jerry Chunky Monkey is my favorite.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:40 am
370.RaiderRockstar Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 8:26 am
where is Raider O?
I heard Ben & Jerry’s got busted for having a brand of Ice Cream called “Linsanity” with fortune cookies in it.
true story!
is this racist toward Jeremy Lin?
Wasn’t this because one of the two, Ben or Jerry went to Harvard and wanted to play tribute?
February 27th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Can someone put some weed in Don Poe’s bag. We need to draft that kid.
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this kid better be worth it cause i dont like to just give up good weed for nothing !!!!!
February 27th, 2012 at 8:43 am
BTW, Ben & Jerry is no longer adding fortune cookies to their Lindanity ice cream, and they did apologize. I’m still waiting for ESPN to apologize too, or they can talk about Tebow’s ethnicity/ Race as part if his hype.
No one is adding white Crackers to Campbell soup and calling Tebow time?
February 27th, 2012 at 8:44 am
LMAO R8ER.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:45 am
383.Raider O Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 8:43 am
BTW, Ben & Jerry is no longer adding fortune cookies to their Lindanity ice cream, and they did apologize. I’m still waiting for ESPN to apologize too, or they can talk about Tebow’s ethnicity/ Race as part if his hype.
No one is adding white Crackers to Campbell soup and calling Tebow time?
or Lumpia…
February 27th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Wade broke kobes nose. Kobe broke mj’ s allstsr Most points record. All Laker haters can chug cocck.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:47 am
I love lumpia. They are sooooooo good.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:49 am
People hate on Houston because he doesn’t put up numbers, but people have to realize a few things.
First of all, he’s a 3-tech DT playing LDE. His game is using his leverage to penetrate gaps. He’s not an edge rusher. Linemen with longer arms can run him out of the play. If he’s going to play DE, it needs to be in the 3-4. Or he needs to be a 4-3 DT.
Secondly, Houston is the most fundamentally sound Raider defensive lineman. He’s the most consistent player they have in terms of simply carrying out his assignment and not trying to do too much. If more Raider linemen did that, the run defense wouldn’t be so atrocious.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:49 am
If talking about a players’ ethnicity or race is taboo, then we should use the same standard for all players. ESPN love their Tebow.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Re Lamarr Houston, from ProFootball Focus:
“Houston finished the season as our fifth-highest-graded run defender among 4-3 defensive ends while still grading positively as a pass rusher after picking up 27 pressures, putting him in the Top 25 in the league.”
February 27th, 2012 at 8:50 am
At 260lbs, Shea McClellin just ran a 4.65 and then a 4.62. Kid can play 3-4 OLB, ILB, 4-3 DE… kid MIGHT be there for the Raiders as their 3rd round compensatory pick.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Twocents Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Re Lamarr Houston, from ProFootball Focus:
“Houston finished the season as our fifth-highest-graded run defender among 4-3 defensive ends while still grading positively as a pass rusher after picking up 27 pressures, putting him in the Top 25 in the league.”
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Houston is a key cog in the Raider defense going forward, for sure.
February 27th, 2012 at 8:55 am
No one is adding white Crackers to Campbell soup and calling Tebow time?
or Lumpia
If talking about a players’ ethnicity or race is taboo, then we should use the same standard for all players. ESPN love their Tebow.
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LOL!
O, even if Tebow was a black dude with gold teeth & a lisp, I’d still be impressed with him
February 27th, 2012 at 8:56 am
new post up
February 27th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
RaiderWeaponX Says:
February 26th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
http://www.raidernationstation.com/
Like I said, have to preface with how gr8 RNS is so others know who the real RWX is.
Ford is under rated. Moore should only get better with a camp under him. Schilens needs another shot. Without a camp and with 2 yrs off his cardio must not ahve been great but hes cheap and provides depth and when healthy can make plays and get open in the red zone.
Worth the risk
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Chaz healthy? When?
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