Knapp fired up about return to Raiders
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 5:10 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Greg Knapp is back for a second go-round with the Raiders as their offensive coordinator. He made it clear in an interview with CSNBayArea’s Matt Maiocco that he is excited about the prospect of working with many of the key players from last year’s offense.
Knapp told Maiocco in an interview that he intends to implement the zone-blocking scheme that first surfaced when Tom Cable joined as the offensive line coach.
He doesn’t seem the least bit worried about running back Darren McFadden being able to succeed in that blocking scheme.
“I was here last in 2008, and Darren McFadden was a rookie that year,” Knapp said. “I’m excited to get back with him. He really fits our run scheme well, as far as the zone scheme, which I’ll be implementing with our coaches. That’s a great starting point for me.”
Knapp also said that he has had multiple phone conversations with quarterback Carson Palmer, as well as backup quarterback Terrelle Pryor and right guard Cooper Carlisle.
Knapp said Palmer is excited about returning as the Raiders starting quarterback. Palmer has not spoken with the media since the Raiders fired coach Hue Jackson, the person who engineered the controversial trade for Palmer midway through last season.
“I’ve heard all these great things about him before I got here and since I’ve been here,” Knapp said during the scouting combine last week. “Talking to him on the phone about a half-dozen times, and I think I’m just as excited to work with him as he is to work in our offense.”
Knapp left the Raiders after the 2008 season, soon after being stripped of his play-calling duties by Cable. He spent one season with the Seattle Seahawks as their offensive coordinator and the past two seasons with the Houston Texans as their quarterbacks coach.
He said the mood around the Raiders facility is infectious.
“There’s a definite positive vibe going on,” Knapp said. “I was very excited to see what Reggie’s plan was when I came in and initially met with him.
“D.A.’s energy is contagious with everybody. The players are feeling it. The guys who have been in the building for a long time — equipment guys, trainers, video guys — are feeling it. It’s neat to be a part of something at the ground level and build this thing.”
Knapp’s first crack at working with the players comes April 2, the first day coaches are allowed to interact with the players for the 2012 season.
That leaves plenty of time for the players to adapt to, or relearn, the zone-blocking scheme, as well as Knapp’s offense.
“There will be a learning curve,” Knapp said. “I think that happens with any transition with a new team. But we’ll have plenty of time to get it implemented. Whenever we’re in a start-up mode like we are here, like a start-up company, it’s my job to make sure that we don’t do everything at once but piece it correctly together. We’ll have building blocks, so to speak, to implement the offense.”
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February 28th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Not really Jlofty. Some people know who I am, most don’t give a schit.
But BrownStains obsessing on my website know, I’ve been to
Demnark
Sweeden
Holland
Finland
France
Switzerland
Kenya
Japan
Tanzania
Australia
Korea
Thailand
Hong Kong
And I’m probably missing a few. That’s why the Trolls are attracted to me.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
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February 28th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Word Plunk!
February 28th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
Kell you’re a Kook.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
Well, in McFaddens first game in 2008 with the ZBS, he ran for 176yds?
February 28th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
Isn’t this a repeat post?
February 28th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
JLofty Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
Kell you’re a Kook.
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Well……….I’ve had a wonderful life.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
This is nice and all, but wtf do we do with out current linemen? Scrap them?
February 28th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
JLofty Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
Isn’t this a repeat post?
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Yeah, you can’t expect these “journalist’s” to actually “work.”
February 28th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Really hope Santourm wins tonite.
Would love to see him go one on one, with the Prez. Lol.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Knapp time II, McKenzie I and Tarver I.
between the three BruceSoup will become a brand all his own.
Part time FB/TE, part time O-lineman, part time D-lineman as well as special team kick blocking specialist and Fear of God return man.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Jlofty,
I got that deal at a federal credit union.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:27 pm
Dakota Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Jlofty,
I got that deal at a federal credit union.
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Federal Govt Credit Union??????????????????????
You, of all people?????????????????????
February 28th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Not psyched about the return of Knapp and the ZBS. Praying that it works out well.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
You need a credit score of at least 720 too.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
Seems like this is an old story, guess it is better than nothing.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
This is the first time I’ve heard, definitively, that the Raiders are going ZBS.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Next post by cork might inform us that hue Jackson has been fired.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Dakota, do you think only elite snobs want their kids to go to college?
-Rick Santourm
You want your boy to go to college, don’t you?
February 28th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
I look forward to seeing Pryor play in preseason.
We haven’t see him at all except for one play.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
Universities, filled with “Liberal Snobs” to indoctrinate your children?
Really Republicans?
February 28th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
# KoolKell Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Really hope Santourm wins tonite.
Would love to see him go one on one, with the Prez. Lol.
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Right wing wack job like the rest of them.
They all want to jump in the way back machine and travel to 1950.
Aint gonna happen.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
I agree with the prez, we need as many educated adults in this nation as possible. We can’t all sell real estate for a living!
February 28th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
With the 97th pick in the NFL draft the Oakland Raiders select:
Alameda Ta’amu, DT, Wash
February 28th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
Dakota Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
I agree with the prez, we need as many educated adults in this nation as possible. We can’t all sell real estate for a living!
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You see what I’m sayin.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
I will not mind if my kids go to a trade school. I’d rather see them get a well rounded education, but is their choice, not mine. They will get some training one way or another. That is not up for debate in my family.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Thec Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
With the 97th pick in the NFL draft the Oakland Raiders select:
Alameda Ta’amu, DT, Wash
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Don’t think he’ll last that long. He’ll probably be gone by the end of the 2nd round to the Jets or Steelers.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
SR Raider Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Not psyched about the return of Knapp and the ZBS. Praying that it works out well.
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I am less thrilled with the ZBS. Seems like we are built for the power run schme.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
If Ta’amu DOES last to pick #97, I have a feeling McKenzie and Allen will be uncorking some champagne, smoking blunts and cackling in the draft war room.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Great, noting wrong with being an electrician of some other trade.
Dakota, “they”? You expecting more, because, they want to get rid of Birth Control, as well.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Don’t think he’ll last that long. He’ll probably be gone by the end of the 2nd round to the Jets or Steelers
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Come on YA, dont be a buzz kill. Let me dream a little bit…I have seen him projects as late as the 4th. Lots of others projected over him…
hope you are wrong…
February 28th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Lol, I think birth control is safe no matter who is elected.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
Alright Dakota, gotta go. We’ll be expecting your vote this fall.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
If Ta’amu DOES last to pick #97, I have a feeling McKenzie and Allen will be uncorking some champagne, smoking blunts and cackling in the draft war room.
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No blunts, but I will tilt back a glass in honor of the NATION ORG on such a fantastic draft pic…
I look forward to the next several drafts…
No more reaches, and prospects, 40 tiers, scholastics etc…
We need football players, hitters, high motor no quit guys….
February 28th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
I don’t have a vote for the northern California board of realtors election. Sorry kk.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
Hope the change in schema does not impact the way the offense plays. We left a lot of points on the board last year however, we still put up decent numbers.
Just hope Knapp has us going forward, not backward.
February 28th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Bringing knapp back has been the only red flag for me regarding the new regime. Just have to cross your fingers and hope for the best and remember that knapp didn’t get much of a chance to call plays last time around.
February 28th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Yeah Rubble took away play calling duties, and was the worst play caller in the NATIONS history…
To me he was worse than bed and breakfast…
February 28th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Dakota,
according to some traditions the soul about to be born is given some course knowledge useful to this their next incarnation which they do not wholly remeber for the most part but the stage is set in teir intuitive process.
As for Knapp and elections and the et ceteras of the future you might wish to consult Long Worthy.
February 28th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
remember…their
February 28th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
Dakota -
Yeah, the selection of Knapp doesn’t really fire me up. I remember regarding him as basically competently average; no more, no less.
Hue Jackson has his downsides, but I did have more confidence that the offense would be daring and attacking. More innovative.
I also really don’t get the situation with Al Saunders. In KC he coordinated an awesome, dynamic offense. So we KNOW he can do that — he’s a proven commodity, and those are rare in the NFL. I wonder what the problem was.
Alaska Jack
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February 28th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
M,
That might be true. Maddenraider seems to be destined to work at carls jr.
February 28th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Come on YA, dont be a buzz kill. Let me dream a little bit…I have seen him projects as late as the 4th. Lots of others projected over him…
hope you are wrong…
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Believe me, I do too. He may only be a two-down player, but the Raiders have enough interior pass rushers on the roster that it doesn’t really matter. Having a guy who would allow them to run 3-4 sets would be invaluable.
February 28th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Dakota,
why denegrate the fine institution of Carl’s Jr? MR is more suited to guv’mint work (can’t be fired nohow).
February 28th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
I’m kind of bummed because I think DE/OLB Shea McClellin moved himself out of the Raiders’ range by showing off how athletic he really is at the combine. The kid flashes on tape, so with the measurables he showed off at the combine I wouldn’t be surprised to see him go in the late 2nd round.
Still, it’s a top-heavy class of DE/OLB hybrids, so who knows how the first three rounds will shake out.
February 28th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
Draft prospects:
3 (comp) DE/OLB McClellin / DE/OLB Irvin / OLB Lewis / CB L. Johnson
4 (comp) NT Jean-Baptiste / NT Chapman / OLB Davis / DB Menzie
5 FS J. Jackson / DB Blanton / RB Poole / DE/OLB Miller
5 (comp) RB Ganaway / NT Hicks / ILB/OLB Burris / OL McCants
6 OL Reynolds / ILB Au. Cole / CB Sensabaugh
February 28th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
M,
Guess maddenraider could burn food at a Govt canteen, in an appropriately inefficient way.
February 28th, 2012 at 6:19 pm
In the 3rd round with the 97th Pick the Oakland Raiders pick Mike Martin,DT,Michigan
February 28th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
M,
The soothsayer long worthy Dakota, completely without prompting by his dad, has been saying mitt romney’s name for a few weeks now.
Just saying….
February 28th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
PurpleDrank81 Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 6:19 pm
In the 3rd round with the 97th Pick the Oakland Raiders pick Mike Martin,DT,Michigan
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If he gets that far, it would be a great pick.
Not sure where he fits, exactly. In the 3-4 he’s a 5-tech DE, but in the 4-3 he might be able to be a 1-gap player. Either way, you can always find room for a good, young player who puts in that kind of effort.
February 28th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
as it says in the ancient texts, the four stages of the soul culminating in the fourth.
A – Allen
U – Ultimatum
M – McKenzie
altogether, OM (OaktownMania).
February 28th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Dakota,
if you let Long Worthy watch NCIS he would be saying “Ziva” over and over.
February 28th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
No problem with Knapp. His last tenure here is marked by a big, fat, lazy JaMasterick.
February 28th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
YA,
I think Reg should get all the Boise St. players that he can. Peterson has already taught them all the fundamentals. Very well coached kids at Boise.
February 28th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
I think Miles Burris from San Diego State could be a nice 5th round pick.
February 28th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Saw “Knapp Fired” and thought WTF?
Then I saw the rest of the headline…
February 28th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
#56,
Ha. That’s hilarious.
I can see the statement from Reggie:
“Greg Knapp failed to meet our expectations as Offensive Coordinator. We felt a move was necessary at this time. We thank Greg for his services and wish him the best”.
February 28th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Hate to beat a dead horse here, but if Robert Turbin is there in the 5th they’d be foolish to pass him. I played with him in FFL (Fremont Football Legue) all the way through high school. Never been hit that hard by anybody trying to make a tackle. Could just tell he was above the rest of us. After watching the combine I feel so da*n good for him, he did extremely well. Bye bye Bush
February 28th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
I’m not excited about the Knapp hire, he’s really going to have to produce some stellar offensive numbers for me to get on board with it.
February 28th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
>>>Dakota Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
I don’t have a vote for the northern California board of realtors election. Sorry kk.<<<
I Do! Sonoma County Baby!
February 28th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
>>Dakota Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Bringing knapp back has been the only red flag for me regarding the new regime. Just have to cross your fingers and hope for the best and remember that knapp didn’t get much of a chance to call plays last time around.<<
True we had J-Bust
February 28th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
Cory Sensabaugh CB Clemson- another hidden gem. would be great in nickel/dime packages and special teams!
February 28th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
So do we go after Bart Scott or what?
Read he’s free to seek trade.
February 28th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
We have to trust that D. Allen knows what he’s doing with the Knapp hire.
DA wants to win. He feels Knapp gives him the best chance.
There has to be a good reason.
Even if we don’t see it clearly yet.
February 28th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
DA & Knapp are BFF’s. That’s why Knapp is there. His hiring was just bringing one of his buddies into the fold.
Based on the the above article Knapp is going to fix that which is not broken – BRILLIANT!
Knapp will fail here once again. That’s why Saunders is in the wings – to take over if Knapp starts repeating his last stint here. Somehow I believe that was probably a RM decision.
February 28th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
I’m sure Knapp is a great guy and good coordinator but it’s hard taking anything he says seriously after all the positive things he said about Russell during his first couple of years. Would be interesting to hear what he really thought although I’m sure he’d take the PC route.
February 28th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Last time when Knapp was here he was running
a. Kiffin’s, then
b. Cable’s, offense.
That is why Knapp is excited this time around. He will finally get to run HIS offense without interference from above.
Doesn’t mean he’ll succeed but he at least get’s his shot.
February 28th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
sorry for the grammatical errors. Typing and watching tv sucks.
February 28th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Tai can’t stay healthy
February 28th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
We know GB’s offense revolves around what the WCO is designed to be when it’s operating at its optimum level:
-Short pass plays replace the running game to control the ball.
-Long process for QB to pick-up all the reads and adjustments.
-Release all five receivers into the pattern.
QB has progression read up to five receivers.
-Take what the defense gives you.
-Make the defense adjust to you.
Sound familiar to what we see from GB?
Knapp is known as a WCO guy and Dennis has enuff to deal with. The defense will demand alot of attention and he needs to focus on it. He can let an experienced Knapp worry about implementing the system without alot of oversight while he and Tarver build a defense.
February 28th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
504 Raider Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
So do we go after Bart Scott or what?
Read he’s free to seek trade.
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Bart Scott is a very good player. But what are you going to give up to get a ILB with 10 years in the league? That is a lot of mileage.
February 28th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Knapp ran his offense with the 40Whinners and sucked over there. He was a lot better with the Texans.
Time will tell!
Life in the NATION after Al!
Hopefully we’ll be back in the PROMISED LAND sooner than later!
Maybe this season RUN-DMC can finally stay HEALTH all SEASON!
February 28th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Dakota Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Bringing knapp back has been the only red flag for me regarding the new regime. Just have to cross your fingers and hope for the best and remember that knapp didn’t get much of a chance to call plays last time around.
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The scheme the O line, the LBs, the hybrid D, the mid leve and rookie staff, the Wrs the CBs, the D line there are a ton of red flags me thinks.
BTW, pretty cool about all of the places you’ve been. Better perspective on the world I’d imagine. Cool.
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38.Thec Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Yeah Rubble took away play calling duties, and was the worst play caller in the NATIONS history…
To me he was worse than bed and breakfast…
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Cable was the worst! I can recall him bashing into the line 4 times in a row and still not break the goal line on too many occasions. Unreal.
Then one time a player suggests the pitch out left to DMC and its like magic.
That guy had to go…
February 28th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Dirty Hippie Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Knapp ran his offense with the 40Whinners and sucked over there. He was a lot better with the Texans.
Time will tell!
Life in the NATION after Al!
Hopefully we’ll be back in the PROMISED LAND sooner than later!
Maybe this season RUN-DMC can finally stay HEALTH all SEASON!
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Was QB coach with Texans.
February 28th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
With the parade of coaches and coordinators that have gone though Oakland in recent years, every fan in here talking Raiders football in February should know by now that this kind of optimistic lip service that Knapp is dishing out means basically nothing.
The only significant news is that we’re going back to the ZBS. We’ll see what happens. I don’t think it’s the best fit. I don’t think it’s necessary to go back to square 1 with this offense.
February 28th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
djohnnyg Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
We know GB’s offense revolves around what the WCO is designed to be when it’s operating at its optimum level:
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Green Bay is not running a WCO. Mike McCarthy certainly comes from the SF West Coast system, but think about it, McCarthy’s lst year there he went 13-3 with Farve. And Brett Favre is not the lst name you think of running a dink and dunk take what the defense will give you WCO.
February 28th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
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February 28th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Packers do run the ZBS though.
Their O-line coach, James Campen I believe, is a staunch ZBS-ist.
How about Savage, already in tune with the new OC??
Playoffs!!
February 28th, 2012 at 8:09 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Packers do run the ZBS though.
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Absolutely.
February 28th, 2012 at 8:09 pm
Knapp ran his offense with the 40Whinners and sucked over there.
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What???
They were top 5 in scoring, a couple of times.
February 28th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
You guys remember Knapp was with Mora, Jr., Mariucci, Kiffin, and Dennis Erickson. How many of those guys are still in the league?
February 28th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
What???
They were top 5 in scoring, a couple of times.
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I believe those where the Norv Turner years…. I could be wrong as I’m a WHINNERS HATER Thru & Thru!
Loved how they had more fights in their Championship game than we have had in a long time!
February 28th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Patriots also use a lot of zone blocking.
February 28th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
I agree GB does not run a true WCO and certainly did not with Favre, but we see alot of elements of it with Rodgers.
I think Reggie has similar ideas for the Raider offense eventually.
I see Knapp as sort of a bridge in getting us there.
February 28th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
djohnnyg Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
I agree GB does not run a true WCO and certainly did not with Favre, but we see alot of elements of it with Rodgers.
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Absolutely. The team probably closest to running a pure WCO system is Cleveland. And that is because Colt McCoy does not have much arm strength but is accurate for short and medium distances.
February 28th, 2012 at 8:22 pm
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Congrats @MittRomney on winning the Michigan primary #letstakebackamerica
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I guess Veldheer is a Republican.
February 28th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
You guys know there are different variations to the WCO. From the sound of things we will use our own.
The niner(Bill Wlash) WCO relied on short passes turning into big plays with the ability of the skill players. Steve Young would throw the short pass if that is what the defense gave him. Eventually, the big play came either with a long pass or a short pass with a missed tackle resulting in big yardage.
Arizona had their own version with Plummer. They used the theory of reading the progression from deepest to shortest. They’d flood one side of the field and let the QB read the defense from deepest to shortest. If the big play was there, they’d take it. If not, they’d continue down the ladder until a receiver came open.
Coming soon: The Raider version with it’s own unique twists and turns.
February 28th, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Im not excited about knaap and his zbs,
February 28th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
So what is saunders doing…… Nothin
February 28th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
I guess Veldheer is a Republican.
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He went to Hillsdale college, which is one of the most conservative colleges in the country.
Their monthly newsletter paper thing, has Rush Limbaugh as the a guest editor at times.
I’ve been telling people that once Veldheer gets his football legs under him, his Hillsdale college background will come out.
People that go to Hillsdale aren’t “conservative” they are extremely conservative.
February 28th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
You guys are hyping Turbin. Turbin is not that big especially by NFL standards.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
As Jim Mora SR once said-you think you know but you really don’t.I believe that sums up pretty much 99.9% about what is said on here.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
I guess Veldheer is a Republican.
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He went to Hillsdale college, which is one of the most conservative colleges in the country.
Their monthly newsletter paper thing, has Rush Limbaugh as the a guest editor at times.
I’ve been telling people that once Veldheer gets his football legs under him, his Hillsdale college background will come out.
People that go to Hillsdale aren’t “conservative” they are extremely conservative.
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He is a football player-who gives a rats a$$.How he believes isn’t important.How he preforms on game day is all that matters.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Absolutely. The team probably closest to running a pure WCO system is Cleveland. And that is because Colt McCoy does not have much arm strength but is accurate for short and medium distances.
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Cinci with Dalton and Jay Gruden as OC, too.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Good call on Cinci Gdog.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:17 pm
I am not worried about the offense and Knapp. Unless BOTH CP and McF get injured, a high school coach could get productive numbers… it is that young and talented.
The big thing next year is DEFENSE. Houston went from 30th in defense to 2nd in one year with better coaching and a few PLAY MAKERS. This is where the franchise makes quick improvements.
If Wade Phillips can make that much difference in a year at Houston… anything is possible at Oak with Allen.. and whats-his-name.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:18 pm
Howdy all.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Most teams incorporate different aspects of different systems in their offenses and defenses.Not many run only a WCO or a vertical offense.Not many run only a 4-3 or a 3-4.Most fans are too caught up in the names of the type of systems the teams run.All fans should worry about is if their team is successful-screw whatever system it uses.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:24 pm
Well it looks like JFB got his wish. Cooper Carlisle has been mentioned by Knapp. I guess he will be the head honcho on that Oline.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
“I’ve heard all these great things about him before I got here and since I’ve been here,” Knapp said during the scouting combine last week. “Talking to him on the phone about a half-dozen times, and I think I’m just as excited to work with him as he is to work in our offense.”
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There you go. Palmer will warm up to Knapp and the two of them will be the fountainhead of great things to come. We goin to the Suppa Bowl. Print it!
February 28th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Well, I guess now it looks like the Raiders are $25 million over the cap. Interesting.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Energy, vibe, and momentum are infectious things in sports and any work environment. I am taking a wild guess here but the people at the Raider HQ is feeling comfy for the first time ever while working there. Not having Al and his spies running around would certainly make your day a whole lot better. Al loved to make people feel edgy. Mark Davis, RM and DA have pushed all the right buttons so far. 10-6 minimum and the division next year. Book that.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
I like Knapp here cause you know Reggie is goin to keep one eye peeled on him. He screws that offense like our previous OC did and he’s gone. In a New York minute. But to our previous OC’s credit, he had a dogschitt defense that clouded his thinking. However, excuses aside, thats no excuse.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
You can bet the back side of your ass that the Raiders are now playing football in the 21st century. I just hope they don’t lose the mystique that made them the Raiders.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
You can bet the back side of your ass that the Raiders are now playing football in the 21st century. I just hope they don’t lose the mystique that made them the Raiders.
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Agreed and well said. The good thing is Allen was part of the wrecking crew D at A&M. His philosophy on D is he wants his D to be feared. If our players start laying wood on the opposing team, then I think the fans would buy in quickly.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
lefty12 Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Most teams incorporate different aspects of different systems in their offenses and defenses.Not many run only a WCO or a vertical offense.
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Exactly. What most people don’t realize is the WCO is over 30 years old. We might as well be talking about the single wing offense.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
If the Raiders D can hit hard and be feared, the legacy will live on. I hope Allen has a handle on Raider history and legend.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Saunders is Reggie’s insurance policy. If Knapp blows then Saunders comes in to take over OC duties while Knapp recovers from a mystery illness. It’s all part of Reggie’s plan.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Knapp fired up about return to Raiders
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 5:10 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Greg Knapp is back for a second go-round with the Raiders as their offensive coordinator. He made it clear in an interview with CSNBayArea’s Matt Maiocco that he is excited about the prospect of working with many of the key players from last year’s offense.
Knapp told Maiocco in an interview that he intends to implement the zone-blocking scheme that first surfaced when Tom Cable joined as the offensive line coach.
He doesn’t seem the least bit worried about running back Darren McFadden being able to succeed in that blocking scheme.
“I was here last in 2008, and Darren McFadden was a rookie that year,” Knapp said. “I’m excited to get back with him. He really fits our run scheme well, as far as the zone scheme, which I’ll be implementing with our coaches. That’s a great starting point for me.”
Knapp also said that he has had multiple phone conversations with quarterback Carson Palmer, as well as backup quarterback Terrelle Pryor and right guard Cooper Carlisle.
Knapp said Palmer is excited about returning as the Raiders starting quarterback. Palmer has not spoken with the media since the Raiders fired coach Hue Jackson, the person who engineered the controversial trade for Palmer midway through last season.
“I’ve heard all these great things about him before I got here and since I’ve been here,” Knapp said during the scouting combine last week. “Talking to him on the phone about a half-dozen times, and I think I’m just as excited to work with him as he is to work in our offense.”
Knapp left the Raiders after the 2008 season, soon after being stripped of his play-calling duties by Cable. He spent one season with the Seattle Seahawks as their offensive coordinator and the past two seasons with the Houston Texans as their quarterbacks coach.
He said the mood around the Raiders facility is infectious.
“There’s a definite positive vibe going on,” Knapp said. “I was very excited to see what Reggie’s plan was when I came in and initially met with him.
“D.A.’s energy is contagious with everybody. The players are feeling it. The guys who have been in the building for a long time — equipment guys, trainers, video guys — are feeling it. It’s neat to be a part of something at the ground level and build this thing.”
Knapp’s first crack at working with the players comes April 2, the first day coaches are allowed to interact with the players for the 2012 season.
That leaves plenty of time for the players to adapt to, or relearn, the zone-blocking scheme, as well as Knapp’s offense.
“There will be a learning curve,” Knapp said. “I think that happens with any transition with a new team. But we’ll have plenty of time to get it implemented. Whenever we’re in a start-up mode like we are here, like a start-up company, it’s my job to make sure that we don’t do everything at once but piece it correctly together. We’ll have building blocks, so to speak, to implement the offense.”
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/02/28/knapp-fired-up-about-return-to-raiders/
February 28th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
JB Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Saunders is Reggie’s insurance policy. If Knapp blows then Saunders comes in to take over OC duties while Knapp recovers from a mystery illness. It’s all part of Reggie’s plan.
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Sweet.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
even tho the raiders committed a ton of penalties this season, and a lot of them too, santa has been very good to them.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Knapp sounds like a neanderthal who doesn’t realize that he must fit his offense to the players strengths that he has on his roster.
He doesn’t get it…and his track record suggests the same.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
I am fired up about the Raider’s changes and moves and hires….except for Knapp…he does not fit with forward movement.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
101.YoungAmerican Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Well, I guess now it looks like the Raiders are $25 million over the cap. Interesting.
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What? How?
February 28th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Long time listener, first time caller. Just want to say hello to everyone and to all the folks back home in Chicago and Tulsa, a big shout to my room mates at San Diego State, and my wifes family, you all know who you are, and my cousin Joey in South City, Jim in San Bruno, Ralph in Phoenix, Steve in Memphis, Cornell in Seattle, some of my old drinkin buddies along Route 66, you got that right, the loner in Montana, and some crazy folk in Sydney, the land down under. You guys give me a call sometime. But don’t call me during football season, cause I’m all Raider.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Where was Knapp last year? Notice how that team didn’t stop us from interviewing him and probably were praying that we hired him?
February 28th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/raiders-talk/post/Raiders-have-more-than-145-million-in-co?blockID=660202&feedID=2801
Figures obtained by CSNBayArea.com show exactly where the Raiders sit when it comes to money earmarked for the salary cap — Oakland has $145,774,984 in player contracts that currently count toward the 2012 cap. Subtract the reported $3.23 million the Raiders can roll over from the 2011 books, and they have $142,514,984 devoted to the 2012 cap.
February 28th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
Raider On Fellow Raiders Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Shut up! move along.
February 28th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
Thanks YA…we are making no moves in Free Agency for players, we are letting “big” money contracts with no return or without a big cap hit “walk”.
we will gut the defense…sign replacements, and not suffer, because nobody on defense earned their money last year and are replacable!
February 28th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
February 28th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Where was Knapp last year? Notice how that team didn’t stop us from interviewing him and probably were praying that we hired him?
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Knapp was with the Texans as an Assistant Coach – QB. His new OC job is a definite promotion over where he was. He had 2 prior stints as OC. The first was here in Oakland under Koffen/Cable. He was relieved of his position mid-stream for ineffective production by the O. Part of his problem was that he had JaLoser at QB. He followed that job as an OC in Seattle. He was not productive there either. That’s not a very good track record. DA and Knapp are BFF’s from the old days. I think this new OC assignment is just one old buddy taking care of his friend.
I think Saunders is on staff just in case Knapp tanks he O again. If he does, Saunders will be in there pronto.
February 28th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Greg Knapp has been in the NFL for going on 20 years. I am glad some of you guys seem to know more about the NFL than the people that have worked in it for decades.
February 28th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Hey Knapp, we’re fired up about you returning too!!!
February 28th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Knapp will be fine. We’ll be a defensive team anyway so we probably won’t have a lot of divas on the offensive side of the ball like T.O. that Knapp will have problems with. There.
February 28th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
We’re going to be a lot like the Bucs of 10 years ago. We’re a defensive team from top to bottom. What a difference a change in management makes.
February 28th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Raiders will have to play moneyball this offseason. They’ll need to dump some huge contracts and eat some of that salary in the process, which means the replacements will have to come on the cheap.
Richard Marshall and Barrett Ruud are two low-dollar free agents who fit the bill.
Tracy Porter and Aubrayo Franklin would be nice pieces, and won’t cost nearly as much as some of the top or even mid-tier free agents out there, but the Raiders will have to make some additional room for either of them to be a possibility.
February 28th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Well shut my mouth Seymour Bush…why do I bother to type when the almight Greg Knapp has been hired by friends and fired multiple times…your say so is enough for me to stop talking…too bad everybody on this blog tells YOU to stop talking and you don’t.
February 28th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
My concern is that Knapp consistently talks about implementing HIS system and never refers to learning about the strengths of players currently on the roster and utilizing that in an ultimate gameplan/playbook.
Just me noticing why he has failed alot before.
February 28th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
Here’s how I see it:
So who else is a prime candidate to have their contract re-structured or even find himself on the chopping block? A look at the salary cap figures reveals 16 players that have cap numbers of at least $3.3 million and might want to sit near their phone over the next few weeks…
Player 2012 Salary Cap Number (in millions)
TE Kevin Boss $4.75 Will restructure
OG Cooper Carlisle $3.3 Will restructure
LB Aaron Curry $5.75.75 Will restructure
DT John Henderson $4.75 Will retire or be released
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey $8.159 Will restructure
FS Michael Huff $9.82.875 Will restructure or be released
PK Sebastian Janikowski $4.5 Will restructure
CB Chris Johnson $4.5 Will be released
DT Tommy Kelly $8.874.266 Will restructure or be released
P Shane Lechler $4.9 Will restructure
LB Rolando McClain $3.64 Will restructure
RB Darren McFadden $9.478.833 Will restructure
QB Carson Palmer $12.5 Will restructure
CB Stanford Routt $10.785.334 released
DT Richard Seymour $14.068 Will restructure
LB Kamerion Wimbley $11.85 Will be released
February 28th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
My Beliefs:
1) RMR – Senior Moderator of the Blog (this is his job)
2) Trolls – other MODS just stirring the pot.
3) This Blog is now going to die because the MODS thought they were more important than the honest, insightful, genuine Raider fan commenters that made this blog interesting and informative as opposed to a stupid, argumentative, soap opera.
Shame on you IBA.
February 28th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
Jerry saw it coming and Corkran ain’t no Saviour.
February 28th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
RDT
The real problem is that we now have new players in critical positions. We don’t really know what the master plan is. Other than fix the D and score some points, there’s no definitive information to formulate any theories on. To make matters worse, we don’t have any picks in the upcoming draft until #97. That doesn’t give us any particulars to speculate about. We are all shooting blanks in here based on very little validated information. The only things we know for sure is that Knapp is not making too many people feel comfortable with his fixing an offense that wasn’t broken. The moderators need to get some fresh meat on the line so we can have something to gnaw on.
February 28th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
Join one of Corkran’s “Live” chats and you’ll see a guy trying to ride the coat-tails of a phenomenom without contributing in any way to make it happen.
February 28th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
JB…I agree 100%
We can do anything we want to the Defense…and it will be an improvement!
All that needs to be done with the Offense is to utilize the off-season, OTA’s, and Training Camp to reap the benefits of a QB with his offensive players, the return of McFadden, and the growth of the WR’s and OLine.
We should automatically be a better team than last year!
February 29th, 2012 at 3:17 am
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