Reggie McKenzie Q&A
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 at 4:13 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Got about 12 minutes with Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie at the Stanford Pro Day Thursday to get caught up on recent developments. Here’s a transcription:
Q: Has the offseason gone pretty much the way you expected?
McKenzie: A little bit better, because we were able to knock out a couple of areas we felt we wanted to upgrade, and fill in or solidfy, and we felt like the O-line as a group we solidified it big time by getting the two veterans back (Cooper Carlisle, Khalif Barnes) and the coaching staff would like to see Wiz move inside, see what he can do. They feel pretty good about that.
Q: That’s the plan, Stefen Wisniewski will be a center now?
McKenzie: Yeah, they want him to work him there, knowing he can play guard, but that won’t go away from us not being able to upgrade, if we get another center, like, `we can’t pass on this center,’ then Wiz got to play guard. But going into the offseason, the coaching staff wants to see Carlisle and Brisiel at guards.
Q: Which guy is the left guard in that scenario?
McKenzie: It seems like they want to put Cooper over there.
Q: He’s been exclusively a right guard . . .is that a big deal?
McKenzie: No, no. Coop didn’t think so. Coop feels like he can do it. We’ll let him work this whole offseason and play in preseason, and get it down, and adding Brisiel helps. Khalif signed on today officially, so that kind of helps solidify, now we just need to add some depth, Getting the corners in helps, getting two guys we like and with our cap situation, we were able to kind of solidify that position a little bit.
Q: Does Jason Tarver have good things to say about Spencer, they were together in San Francisco . . .
McKenzie: Yeah, he has good things, Johnnie Lynn, coached him, he knows him, has coached him, so that was just icing on the cake to me. Getting a guy like that, coming available, too, because he wasn’t a free agent at first, and then he was. Things like that pop up and you’ve got to be ready if you want to add ‘em. We were able to add two corners, and some O-line, that’s a positive.
Q: Players that you’ve lost, any surprises there? Or guys you expected to lose? Any surprises in terms of who’s not on the team . .
McKenzie: No. No. It’s surprising to me that Michael Bush is still out there . . .
Q: Signed with the Bears today . .
McKenzie: OK, I didn’t know it was official yet. I thought the signings of Tolbert and BenJarvus Green-Ellis would hurry that process.
Q: How tough was the Wimbley move . . hoped to find a way to keep him?
McKenzie: I really wanted to keep him. But it would have cost us. I wouldn’t have been able to sign any of the players I’ve signed or wanted. Would have had to make some adjustments. That was just unfortunate it couldn’t work itself out. He wanted what he wanted and we needed what we needed and it couldn’t work out. But we would have liked to have had him, but the way the contract was at the time, we just couldn’t make it work.
Q: Was Bush another guy who wasn’t economically feasible?
McKenzie: It really wasn’t. Initially my thought process was he was going to be gone that first week. But that didn’t happen, but still, I don’t know what the numbers were, but it would have been tough for us.
Q: $14 million for four years, $7 guaranteed . .
McKenzie: We couldn’t do that. That’s more than what we could do. That’s the way it goes. This year, that’s what we’re up against. But we knew that.
Q: Is running back a position you feel good about being able to find someone, either through draft, a released player, drafted free agent . . .
McKenzie: Absolutely. I’m OK with being able find a guy. Some guys get released that can step in and play. A lot of those situations happen.
Q: Pat Lee, the Packers corner, is he on the team?
McKenzie We were putting the final touches right before I left for here. When I get back to the office hopefully it’s officially done. We were just tying up some loose ends in that regard.
Q: Looking to add another quarterback behind Palmer, Pryor . .
McKenzie: Kind of the same as like running back for us, make sure you bring a legitimate guy in.
Q: Highest priority right now? Next position to fill?
McKenzie: One thing I don’t have is a starting outside linebacker. I would like to try to find me a guy that can play there. Other than that, we’ve got a guy that can line up and start at every position. Now we just need some competition and depth in case this guy gets hurt or can’t cut it. That’s where I am now. But I’m looking for an outside linebacker.
Q: Cap situation, have heard you have $4 million in room or so . . .
McKenzie: No. We don’t. I wish.
Q; Half that?
McKenzie: I’m just going to say no, we don’t have that.
Q: Still things to be done to create room . . .long-term deal with Tyvon Branch would lower it . .
McKenzie: Yeah, if we could do a long-term deal. But right now we’re just going to hold fast where we are, and kind of wait on these league meetings, see what kind of compensatory picks we get. We’re gearing up for the draft.
Q: How well do you understand the compensatory formula and where you fit in it?
McKenzie: I don’t want to understand it. You guys study it, tell me what you think we can get.
Q: Heard you can get No. 97 . . .
McKenzie: That’s what I hear. I’m not going to accept that until Goodell signs off on it.
Q: Linebacker, looking at draft to fill spot?
McKenzie: You can get one in the draft, you can find the right guy. Can you target someone at the end of the third round, yeah. But I think there are going to be some guysu in the latter rounds that will be able to be productive players. I’m not at all discouraged because we don’t have a first, second or third rounder. We’ll make due. It’d be nice to have one of those, but I’m not going to worry about it.
Q: Reaction to penalties on the Saints and have you talked to Dennis Allen about it since he was on staff there?
McKenzie: He said that, he just felt bad for everybody involved. It was like a bad situation for the league. Goodell made the statement, but my comment is I’m on board with Roger Goodell and the decisions he makes, because he’s preached integrity of the league from Day 1. I’m on board with any decision that he makes in that regard. I’m supportive. It’s tough. I know players, they’re going to really around it, but when you lose your head coach it’s not easy.
Q: What do you think about having Peyton Manning in the decision.
McKenzie: That will be fun. I’m a Peyton Manning fan. I was on the Tennessee staff when he was recruited. Was recruiting his whole family out there. He’s good for the league. I’m not going to be scared of him. But I know he’s definitely a positive for them.
Q: How about Denver at Oakland Sunday night or Monday night to open the season?
McKenzie: Sounds good to me. Let’s go do it.
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March 22nd, 2012 at 4:17 pm
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March 22nd, 2012 at 4:20 pm
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March 22nd, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Nobody is arguing that he’s a super talent.
Force-fed is what the Raiders did to Jacoby Ford in the first Denver game, and the results were disasters.
Defenses roll coverages if you’re force-fed, and limit you unless you’re a superstar. If the Raiders were force-feeding DHB, and he STILL was open enough on down-the-field routes, he obviously is doing something well.
Star? No. Above-average? Yeah.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Pretty comprehensive interview and glad to hear he has a plan. Things are so different this offseason and definitely for the better. No more having overpaid players on def who can’t play for nuts in crunch situations i.e. Routt. Now hope the new coaching staff can get their act together
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:22 pm
sounds good. except the part about having less than $4M in cap space
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Second I mean. In reggie I trust
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:23 pm
and a lack of TDs can mean many things. In Oakland’s situation, it meant most of our TDs were on the ground, as evidenced by Bush and DMac’s high totals.
Passing TDs were spread out among guys like Reece, Ford, DHB, Boss, Moore…
as expected. Doesn’t mean none of those guys lack talent simply because they didn’t produce 10+ TDs. Production is production…measuring it only as TDs is very limiting and unintelligent.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:24 pm
I got 9 on it I think
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:24 pm
I like Reggie Mack.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Reggie is taking a measured approach and transforming the Raiders into operating like a modern NFL franchise. Change is good.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:26 pm
I hate Denver
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Very comforting knowing that there is a smooth steady hand holding the rudder. Man with a plan. Not cryin in his beer about not having picks early. Knows he can find what he wants. Do it Reg!
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Antonio Brown – 1,100 yards, 2 TDs.
Dwayne Bowe – 1,100 yards, 5 TDs.
Brandon Marshall and Pierre Garcon – only 6 TDs.
Desean Jackson – 4 TDs
Reggie Wayne – 950+ yards, 4 TDs
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:28 pm
3. where is Raider Nation? This is the only real information we’ve had in months. Thanks Jerry
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:28 pm
I hope RoMac sees that Reggie is all business. He better be coming into camp in shape and ready to live up to the expectations the team has for him or he is gone.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Fingers Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Our secondary couldn’t cover or Tackle …
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Dont tell that to the stats inc people who had Routt and CJ pegged as the #2 and #5 CBs in the league…those stats inc dudes are full of zit!
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Right there is proof that stats and football don’t mix. CJ’s stats might be OK because he only played 9 snaps all season. And Routt actually did play well at times. But when you factor in the penalties and meltdowns, that guy was a lst down just waiting to happen.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Reggie tells it as it is and is very pratical in all explanations.
Guy is going to be great for our AADD (After Al Davis Died) Raiders Franchise.
I’m all onboard with this guy. Its Allen whom I know nothing of really and Tarver and Knapp has me worried as ever. Glad they kept Saunders in some capacity but WHY NOT OC !!!???
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Reggie rules
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:34 pm
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Avg ‘11 Starters: QB $8.81M, CB $4.77M, DT $4.43M, DE $4.16M, WR $3.96M, LB $3.86M, OL $3.46M, S $3.07M, RB $3.02M, TE $2.89M
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LOOKS LIKE BUSH GOT ABOUT WHAT HE DESERVED IN $
he apparently was listening to beat reporters who kept saying he would be franchised at $7.7 million
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Jerry you blow Steve away when it comes to getting us info as always thanks
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:35 pm
I like how Reggie says they want this player to play this position. That means he is actually allowing the coaches to use the players in the way they (coaches) feel is best for the team. Wow, let a coach coach. What a concept!!!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:36 pm
oh ya and that fat slob Vito
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:36 pm
he was really evasive about cap room he didnt say we had less he just said we dont have 4 mil .he was upfront about everything except that .if we have more players will want more.i guess the best information is disinformation sometimes
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Get it done Reggie Mac!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:37 pm
for those of you who dont get it ,, Bush cannot be a starter that was proven last year when his legs turned to jello last 3 games. he is easily replaced no doubt.. ill take mcFragile over him anyday
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Q: $14 million for four years, $7 guaranteed . .
McKenzie: We couldn’t do that. That’s more than what we could do.
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Translation: For that kind of money, he is yours.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Q: $14 million for four years, $7 guaranteed . .
McKenzie: We couldn’t do that. That’s more than what we could do.
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Translation: For that kind of money, he is yours.
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AMEN!!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Sounds like Manny Lawson & T Porter can be ruled out. Unfortunate if they sign with a rival in the AFC West. But today is today. . .someone just as coveted could be released or signed on the next FA level. . .but not likely. . .
thinking 7-9 with this lineup &past performances (including injury histories, see DMAC, Taiwan Jones, Jacoby Ford or, perish the thought, CP goes down. . .yech). . .
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Raiderinparadise Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Reggie tells it as it is and is very pratical in all explanations.
Guy is going to be great for our AADD (After Al Davis Died) Raiders Franchise.
I’m all onboard with this guy. Its Allen whom I know nothing of really and Tarver and Knapp has me worried as ever. Glad they kept Saunders in some capacity but WHY NOT OC !!!???
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oooohhh so you want some douche like Hubris to be the center of attention… great
all need to know is he is a NO BULLZIT coach
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Reggie, a fat mans fat man. Obviously going with his gut when he uses statements like”icing on the cake”
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:46 pm
I loved the part where he said they’re putting Carlisle at LG and Baby Wiz at Center because that’s what the coaches want.
Not the owner telling the coaches who will play and where, but the actual coaches deciding that.
What a concept…
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:51 pm
I like his calm. I also like that he isn’t stressing about filling needs because we don’t have early round picks. That show me that what we’ve been told about him is true–he recognizes football players, and they can come from the most unheralded places or be the most unheralded players. Reggie is confident in his knowledge of who can and who can’t play, and from what others have said about him, he’s a great judge of talent.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:52 pm
A Raider GM with kind words for the NFL Commissioner???????????
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Reggie is green as new grass, there is no way Big Al lets Wimbley AND Bush out of here NO WAY!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:56 pm
McKenzie is building a “blue collar” team. They don’t look impressive getting off the bus but they are ready to go to work.
We are not going to go to the Super Bowl next year but we are going to build a foundation.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:58 pm
priesttj Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Reggie is green as new grass, there is no way Big Al lets Wimbley AND Bush out of here NO WAY!!!
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Al paying top dollar for marginal talent is why the Raiders are in the terrible, unsustainable situation they’re in. Love what Al Davis did for football. But as far as the last two decades go? Good riddance to his management style.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:59 pm
I think Reggie would have like to keep Wimbley & Bush, just can’t afford them right now.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:00 pm
So wimbley pretty much said screw u, pay me
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:00 pm
A Raider GM with kind words for the NFL Commissioner???????????
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I wonder why that is?
“Q: Heard you can get No. 97 . . .
McKenzie: That’s what I hear. I’m not going to accept that until Goodell signs off on it.”
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Well it is what it is, I’m behind you Reggie but this better work. You let too much talent walk, even if he gets some rookie he has to develope and that can retard progress. So we’ll see what happens…
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Reggie’s kind words of Goodell is strange for Raider Nation. I see Raider penalty rates coming down already.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Priesttj, you are living in the past. What you and Al thought was talent turned out to be crap.
Sit back and try to enjoy the ride.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:07 pm
So players will not see the field if they can’t cut it?
BRILLIANT!!!!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:09 pm
I like Reggie and I’m all in for his game plan. Finally a functional franchise….finally
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:10 pm
I’m worried about moving Carlisle to LG. The reshuffling of the Leagues #5 O-line seems unnecessary. Brings uncertainty.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:11 pm
We are not going to go to the Super Bowl next year but we are going to build a foundation.
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I have a funny feeling this team is going to be a lot better than people think.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:11 pm
BIG REGG giving jerry homework?
Take out the red marker and prepare to give jerry an F-
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:12 pm
“And the beat goes on Raidernation”. In Reggie we trust!
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:13 pm
I think Barnes and Carlisle are just insurance policies. McKenzie is hoping for better.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:14 pm
McK is on the same page as me.
We need a solid legit OLB in free agency and then draft another diamond in the rough stud in the middle rounds.
Gotta hope Goethel can stay healthy and contribute also this year for once!
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:14 pm
Young American said,
“Al paying top dollar for marginal talent is why the Raiders are in the terrible, unsustainable situation they’re in. Love what Al Davis did for football. But as far as the last two decades go? Good riddance to his management style.”
Nicely said. It’s not that Kam and Bush aren’t good players, but paying them what their contract demands were would have prevented us from filling needs elsewhere. I’d rather feel the pain now than next year or the year after.
Simply put, we are more than Kam Wimbley and Mike Bush from the Super Bowl.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:15 pm
48.Raiderjambo Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:12 pm
“And the beat goes on Raidernation”. In Reggie we trust!
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Yup!
Just like what Macho Man Randy Savage said:
“And the beat goes on Mean Gene!”
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:17 pm
OH yeah baby. Reggie is good in my book. Everything has been great except for Barnes. I would prefer Barnes to come off the Bench rather than start.
And for TwoCents, Blue Collar is what Pitt has been doing for yrs. They let all the fancy FA walk and put the next guy in. They are still winning. I love that formula. Can’t wait for Reggie to address the LB corp. Yeah Baby!!!!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Hey Priest, Al died last year, in case you didnt know.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Alex7 some people just gonna hate on DHBEAST no matter what he does.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:22 pm
I’ll take “blue collar” over money grubbers every time.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Reggie Mac comes with a rep for being a great judge of talent.
In free agent market, most of the players sign to teams with coaches who are familiar with their play, HOW THEY’LL FIT SCHEME, and should know HOW MUCH THEY’RE WORTH
However, it would be interesting to see if Reggie can pick up one or two guys who he sees talent in that others don’t
Hard to believe Reggie Mac won’t bring in many more players who are competitive for starting positions/roles/roster. It’s only March, draft/trades, rookie UDFAs, June 1 cut free agents, and “late market” low price free agents
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:27 pm
When Reggie win us a Super Bowl then come talk to me until then he’s just another GM……….period
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:27 pm
Hey did we release Mistic. Haven’t heard from him since Campbell went to the bears. Someone check a Chicago bears blog. He might be trying to convince others that Campbell is better then Cutler.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:28 pm
When camp starts we are going to have 80 guys, and it will come down to 53 hungry men.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Big Al scratched his ass with GM’s like Reggie.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:31 pm
Q: Cap situation, have heard you have $4 million in room or so . . .
McKenzie: No. We don’t. I wish.
Q; Half that?
McKenzie: I’m just going to say no, we don’t have that.
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Meaning..I got some money but cant say cause I gotta hustle a few FA’s on the lowball still.
Jerry’s question is like your girl asking you if you got any cash on you. You got $100 dollars in your pocket, but you say ” I think I got a few ones!” You do that cause you still gotta get you a case of brewskies and a pint of some Hennessey (and some Zig Zags for some)
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Priesttj, what have you done to demand a Super Bowl?
McKenzie is plying his craft and you stand in judgement.
You are one arrogant SOB.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Damn right I am……period
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:36 pm
The best thing about Reggie McKenzie is that if he doesn’t get the job done, he can get fired. Couldn’t say that about the senile owner who drove the organization into the ground over the last 25 years.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:38 pm
457.alzadoX Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:05 pm
We need a strong pyscial RDE who has the speed to get to the passer and hold the edge
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Matt Shaughnessy is no sprinter but he’s certainly fast enough to get to the QB and meets the rest of your description of need really well IMO
77= SHO NASTY = GETTING HIS BEAST ON FOR 2012
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Sounds good to me. Just have to coach Shauny up and let him know NOW to prepare to play the RDE spot and do some stand up rush work from OLB in 3-4 alignments.
Lets hope Shauny isn’t a steady smoker either and hope he has been getting in top shape this offseason.
If he wants a big contract…this upcoming season needs to be his year and he should know that.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Looks like Bush went to Chicago to cover the hold out period as a starter?
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Reggie = the voice of confidence & patience. Sounds as though all the pieces are falling into place as he expected. I really like his attitude and straightforwardness. If he’s not worried then there’s no reason for us to be concerned. He has a plan. Let’s let him work it. After all, it’s about the end results and we are not there yet. Just imagine what he will be able to do with a full compliment of draft picks. Who knows, he may be able to out-Belicheck Belichick. Wouldn’t that be a pleasant surprise?
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:46 pm
The problem with todays society is that everyone thinks they are entitled to success without lifting a finger.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Damn, someone best call Bruce Springsteen and tell him to change his “name”, becuase BigMac is The Boss.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:49 pm
everyone thinks they are entitled to success without lifting a finger.
= most “millenials”
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:51 pm
Great interview Jer. and Good looking out. Great to read that Reggie is not afraid of martian head Peyton Manning. I’m hoping my Raiders are well prepared against the Donkeys in the Monday Night game.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Wow – you’ve *never* heard this much info come out of the Raiders front office in the past – especially FA moves and salary cap amounts, in the heat of the battle? Al is rolling over..
But the press are loving RegMac already – I hope he’s smart enough to use them to our benefit and I think he is.. loved how he said he’s looking for an OLB (espn linked to the article as well – http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/42018/raiders-odds-and-ends) – he’s probably getting calls from agents who saw the write up. I like what I am seeing so far.. We need to sign Branch long term, restructure DHB and Lechler to get some more cap room and we’ll be ok – luckily we have low picks which are cheap to sign and RegMac knows how to get good ones.
Gents, I think we’re going to be good this year – losing Bush sucks but would we get Cedric Benson for 1/3 the price its on.. This offense is dangerous with all the pieces in place (healthy) look out AFC west!
GO RAIDERS!
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:58 pm
what is this pathetic human whining about “snitches’ or “whistleblowers”.
sorry kids, don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.
sure there are tons of victimless crimes like growing a bit of ganja, refusing to wear a hijab or public drunkenness, but once you cross the line into willfully trying to harm others, extortion, bribery and murder you deserve to have someone drop dime on you.
it ain’t the messenger who is the problem.
if humans owned up to what they do and have done the world would be a much different place.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Cedric Benson is out there possibly dirt cheap!!!!
“I loved my time there,” said Benson, who has drawn little to no interest on the free agent market.” per Profootballtalk.com
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:00 pm
BHP,
much respects, but one regime is over. Don’t hate on ReggieMc for that. a death in the family caused a new way to become.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Go Reggie!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:07 pm
“McKenzie indicated the team could find an undrafted free agent to be a possible starting linebacker.”-Tafur
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That’s a shot across the S. S. Wimbley’s bow…
I CAN replace Kam withj an UDFA…ouch!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:09 pm
>>McKenzie: One thing I don’t have is a starting outside linebacker.
I guess he’s referring to Wimbleys position, not Wimbley AND Curry.
I bet Coop is gonna back up at LG/RG rather than start. That is if Heyer or Barksdale can win the job.
Well I guess that’s it for free agency with no coin to spend. See ya’s in 5 weeks!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:09 pm
Cedric Benson, Ryan Grant, Tim Hightower, Steve Slaton all decent options at this point to replace Bush. All can be had for 2mill a year (Benson prob wants more but might take a back loaded deal..) – and there’s always the draft – another Arian Foster waiting to be discovered. But DMAC *will* get injured sometime during the season and TJones can’t carry the load. We need to replace Bush and we will.
GO RAIDERS!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:09 pm
Tracy Porter is about to sign with the Broncos on a 1-year deal.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:10 pm
^FACK
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Oh ya, thanks for the read Jer.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:11 pm
“Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said the team finding a backup quarterback and a backup running back at this point is low on their priority list.” – Tafur
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Gonna find the best fruit that falls from the tree…no rush…there is s
till fruit on the
tree yet fallen..
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Goldie7 Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:51 pm
Great interview Jer. and Good looking out. Great to read that Reggie is not afraid of martian head Peyton Manning. I’m hoping my Raiders are well prepared against the Donkeys in the Monday Night game.
Goldie7=BRONCOS
Hi in the rockies!
Goldie7 Says:
My worry is…Peyton Manning is part ailen. I mean just take a good look at him.
martian head Peyton Manning
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HE WILL LOOK BETTER AFTER EMBALMING…OR CREMATION
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Once again, that is NOT priest! That is some troll who has taken over his handle.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush said head coach Lovie Smith told him he will be part of a rotation with RB Matt Forte and both players will get plenty of playing time. – CBS Sports
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Bush already calling Lovie out and setting expectations. Hell, the ink hasnt dried yet…hahaha
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:25 pm
M No one is hating on Reggie I’m just used to getting players we need and it’s obvious he can’t do it. Everyones lauding him as the second coming based on being cheap……LOL
I want to win, I couldn’t care less how. Just because he can’t massage the cap he’s a hero. I think not all players are overpaid there’s no newsflash there. People need to wake up this is the bigs if Big Al had to overpay to win he did……period. That’s what loved about him ………cap smap who cares I don’t.
Bring me a winner and I’ll praise him for it, so far it’s just trim trim trim. This sounds like every other owner/GM in every sport. This isn’t what I wnat to become a collection of second rate players trying to overachieve.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Tracy Porter got a 1-year, $4 million deal.
Looks like teams were hesitant to give him anything long-term.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:27 pm
People need to wake up this is the bigs if Big Al had to overpay to win he did……period.
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So… where are those wins again? Certainly nothing in the last quarter century. The last guy who came anywhere close was sent packing.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:27 pm
LOL!!!!!!!!!, man i hope reggie knows what he’s doing….We’re the contracts that much outta wack?????????
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:30 pm
DKnight007 Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:14 pm
McK is on the same page as me.
We need a solid legit OLB in free agency and then draft another diamond in the rough stud in the middle rounds.
Gotta hope Goethel can stay healthy and contribute also this year for once!
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Quoting Reggie Mac from Q&A with Jerry:
One thing I don’t have is a starting outside linebacker. I would like to try to find me a guy that can play there. Other than that, we’ve got a guy that can line up and start at every position. Now we just need some competition and depth in case this guy gets hurt or can’t cut it. That’s where I am now. But I’m looking for an outside linebacker.
Think he may be giving us his current opinion on Goethel? I’m sure Goethel will get a chance to compete in camp and show all what he’s got
IMO Goethel gives it his best shot, but even in preseason vs. 2nd stringers, he’s just average. Hurt 2 seasons out of 2. Looks to me like he has more heart than talent, we’ll see if he has enough
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:33 pm
@88
We weren’t doing any winning with Al’s open wallet.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:34 pm
People need to wake up this is the bigs if Big Al had to overpay to win he did……
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Al certainly overpaid but he didn’t win much since 2002 when Gruden had a lot of influence on who they brought in
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Al was one of the best talent evaluators in football and the best at getting the most out of players that no one else could
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:35 pm
This isn’t what I wnat to become a collection of second rate players trying to overachieve.
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So, you would prefer the overpaid ones that don’t achieve? Because that’s what we’ve been dealing with for right around the past 20 years or so.
You say you won’t believe that Reggie knows what he’s doing until you see the results for yourself; you’ve seen the results of overspending and constant turnover, and you think that represents “knowing what you’re doing”?
I loved Al Davis as much as anybody, but as painful to admit as it is, his approach didn’t work for the last several years of his life.
No offense Priest, but it’s time to stop living in the past.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:36 pm
BHP,
I have no problem what you just expressed in #88. But Big Al did what Big Al did and ReggieMc has to to do what ReggieMc has to do.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:37 pm
M Lonetree Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:58 pm
what is this pathetic human whining about “snitches’ or “whistleblowers”.
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You must be talking about Warrants-A-Slap
I hope Shockey sues the phuch outta the Sapp for defamation. The NFL is liable too cause he smashed his yams on the network. He could get tens of millions and the evidence is clear!
Major corporations must abide by the “Whistle blower” statute, which protects employees from retaliation when they whistle blow on unethical or illegal practices within an organization. I think the FLSA- Fair Labor Standards Act protects you as an employee.
Sapp needs to check his self cause what he is doing by spreading word (possibly false) that Shockey is the one is equivalent to being a rat in my book. If Sapp felt so strongly, step up and call Shockey out man0a-mano if he so hurt.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Loving the approach by BigMac… Anysound strategist will tell you sometimes you have to do the hardest things first.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:38 pm
@95
Was it really painful to admit that Al’s way failed. Did you cry
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Oracle,
you da creature. that is what I was looking for.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Signing a backup QB not a priority??
I really hope this means TPryor has been busting his butt and ready to step in at #2 – and we get a vet #3 which we can pick up after the draft for min. Pryor is a real talent (Corkran is wrong about him just like he was DHB) and needs to be in the mix *this* year and get 2-3 snaps in the games – wildcat w/Pryor and McFadden in the backfield? Good luck defending that… In the meantime by 2013 be prepared to challenge for #1.
GO RAIDERS!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Sapp is a turd. Plain and simple.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Well I guess that’s it for free agency with no coin to spend. See ya’s in 5 weeks!
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NO, HE’S JUST TELLING US LOSERS TO GET A LIFE
he said he can clear cap space with contract restructurings
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:42 pm
NOPE,that is NOT Priesttj,another troll……
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:43 pm
ET, He did what he thought he had to do to win. If it didn’t work he gave it all he had. Money was no object he wanted the players……….period
Nothing is gauranteed overpaying doean’t gaurantee that you will win it give syou the best chance IMO!
Contracts out of whack!! so WHAT!!
Get some more talent in here and stop letting everyone go for a marginal increase. If Reggie can gaurantee me he can win this way I’m all IN…
If he’s doing it because he doesn’t know how to make things work, that’s where I have the problem. The money Bush GOT was minimal for a back like him. Are ou telling me we couldn’t even make that work………sorry folks I AINT BUYING IT!!!!……….period
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:44 pm
99.da trinity Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:38 pm
@95
Was it really painful to admit that Al’s way failed. Did you cry
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What the hell is that supposed to mean?
I’ve been a Raider fan all my life, and with that came a deep respect for Al Davis and what he had done for his team, and football in general. Yes, it pained me to see that Al had fallen behind, and that the franchise he had built and given the better part of his life to had fallen from the pantheon of the elites. I didn’t want to admit that he had fallen behind, and it pained me both to see it and to accept it.
Don’t be an ass.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:45 pm
CDERaider Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Signing a backup QB not a priority??
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Leinert is basically locked up so no reason to push. I would rather have Josh Johnson myself.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Sapp snitched on a snitch. So technically sapp is a snitch.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Reggie losing players because those players don’t think he knows what he doing. No way Bush leaves if Reggie extends a few calls and and a few $$ to salve the kid. YOU LOSE Wimbley and Bush I have to question your ability to do the job. Lose one or the other NOT BOTH.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:50 pm
da trinity Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Sapp snitched on a snitch. So technically sapp is a snitch.
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and too dumb to know it….
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Besides… Bush didnt have the speed he needed to put the ball in the end zone. Me thinks he’s been here so long he’s used to seeing people getting paid huge contracts.
If you pay attention the teams signing our players aren’t very good. That should tell you something. I remember when Al would let good players go and they would instantly get snapped up, ie the cb on the Pats.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:52 pm
M Lonetree Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Oracle,
you da creature. that is what I was looking for.
(Ice-T’s 6 in da Morning) WORD!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Priest, Reggie’s smart enough to know that those players weren’t worth what they expected to be paid. You can’t honestly say that you think KW was worth the money he would have made. I for one don’t think Reggie can do any worse then Al did for the last 9 or so years. I wouldn’t have paid Bush what the bears did, we have way to many other needs on D.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:54 pm
according to popular whining, now that Da bears have signed MBush and JaSoup they sould be Super Bowl bound.
or tennessee should be Super Bowl bound by signing Wimbley.
Or KC because of Routt.
Or GangGreen Tbone.
Or DonkeyManning.
bring on the UDFAs and let the chips fall where they may.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Less than $4 million cap? Not much room to improve the talent.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Reggie is not only changing the team, he’s changing the mentality of the team. The times of players coming here and being all buddy buddy and collecting checks is over. Guys are coming here to go to work, prove themselves, and win if they don’t or can’t Big Mac is going to show them the door.
I”m all in, you can cry in your wheaties all you want.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:56 pm
I wouldn’t have paid Bush what the bears did, we have way to many other needs on D.
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They guaranteed him 50% of his contract… Not smart!!! Also, Bush in 3 years will not be that good
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:57 pm
When Lechler gets back from vacation, Reggie (like Colombo)will be in his living room petting his cats.
“Shane, wanna talk restructure with ya. You a team player babe?”
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Broncos agreed to terms with CB Tracy Porter on a one-year, $4 million contract.
Porter reunited with the quarterback he intercepted in Super Bowl XLIV. The best cornerback left on the market, Porter had previously visited Tennessee and Cincinnati. Still just 25 years old, Porter can start opposite Champ Bailey, allowing him to re-enter free agency in his prime after playing out the season on a prove-it deal.
Related: Bengals, Titans
Source: ESPN.com
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$&#@?* %$#@!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Nothing is gauranteed overpaying doean’t gaurantee that you will win it give syou the best chance IMO!
Contracts out of whack!! so WHAT!!
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many players play WORSE after getting a big payday
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:00 pm
ET, To be honest what pained me more than anything about big Al is his impatience with the coaches he hired. He was way tooo impatient he knew talent. But with the constant coahcing changes it distroyed whatever talent pool he garnered. The next coach would just get rid of them which si what you’re seeing now. That is exactly why I didn’t want another coaching change.
This what you’re seeing now is just another GM and coach asking for players taht fit their schemes. Doesn’t gaurantee anything except change. Reggie’s ego wouldn’t allow the present coaches to try to conform he had to bring in a bunch of rookies. That takes TIME to install new systems We just got a QB who was happy now he’s learning another system already. Unnecessary!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:00 pm
and all you stop with the Reggie overrating. He is not doing much but cutting and bringing end 2nd hand players that some of are over hyping like they are pro bowlers or something. The talent of this team is weaker.
Being a good GM is getting DeMeco Ryans for a 4th like the Eagels did.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:01 pm
I saw a rumor that Asante Samuel may be released in the near future..I will try to source it…
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:01 pm
The money Bush GOT was minimal for a back like him
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March 22nd, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Porter off the market!
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:04 pm
No player is worth the money they get paid it’s relative……stop worrying about what guys get paid ask can they play. Cheap doesn’t mean GOOD just CHEAP!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:06 pm
The Oracle Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:01 pm
I saw a rumor that Asante Samuel may be released in the near future..I will try to source it…
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Release? No they will trade him
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:07 pm
The Oracle Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:50 pm
da trinity Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Sapp snitched on a snitch. So technically sapp is a snitch.
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and too dumb to know it….
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Sapp claims to be a media journalist, then snitches on his sources who probably snitched under condition of confidentiality. No doubt, Sapp really checked the story out thoroughly before putting Shockey’s name out there. Maybe investigate Sapp’s history with Shockey to find motivation
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:09 pm
M I would prefer to have everyone of those players on our team than someone else’s. If Mr Davis had not died instead of Palmer we might have Manning…………and that is the difference………period.****************************
according to popular whining, now that Da bears have signed MBush and JaSoup they sould be Super Bowl bound.
or tennessee should be Super Bowl bound by signing Wimbley.
Or KC because of Routt.
Or GangGreen Tbone.
Or DonkeyManning.
bring on the
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:10 pm
The Denver Broncos is trying to buy a superbowl just like the Philadelphia Eagles did last season. ” You see what happen to that Philly dream team.” You can’t have a team with a bunch of so called stars. You need some grunts that will get nasty on the field. The Giants won the superbowl last season with a 9-7 regular season record.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:10 pm
RaidO Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Being a good GM is getting DeMeco Ryans for a 4th like the Eagels did.
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If Ryans was traded because he was not a good fit for the 3-4 defense, then how or why would the Raiders trade for him if we don’t have a 4th rd pick & plan on using some 3-4?
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Big Al found a way to keep his best players…..if he wanted them. This GM wants them and can’t get it done…………period
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:17 pm
[...] Reggie McKenzie Q&A Got about 12 minutes with Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie at the Stanford Pro Day Thursday to get caught up on recent developments. Here’s a transcription: [...]
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:17 pm
definition of smallball….how can an old senile consistantly work the cap but this “gm expert” have so much trouble doing it?
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Exact-a-mundo!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:19 pm
alzadoX Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Goldie7 Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:51 pm
Great interview Jer. and Good looking out. Great to read that Reggie is not afraid of martian head Peyton Manning. I’m hoping my Raiders are well prepared against the Donkeys in the Monday Night game.
Goldie7=BRONCOS
Hi in the rockies!
Goldie7 Says:
My worry is…Peyton Manning is part ailen. I mean just take a good look at him.
martian head Peyton Manning
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HE WILL LOOK BETTER AFTER EMBALMING…OR CREMATION
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LOL….Hey Alzado you seem really confident about our Raiders causing havoc upon Peyton. I’m not as confident yet but maybe I will. I’ve been a Raider fan for a really long time and maybe I’ll come around in due time.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:20 pm
priesttj Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Big Al found a way to keep his best players…..if he wanted them. This GM wants them and can’t get it done…………period
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Wimbley wanted 11m a yr
Mckinzie doesn’t want to pay 11m a yr
WHAT DO YOU WANT HIM TO DO?? He went to Tenn taking HALF of what he made with the Raiders & its obvious he just came to the Raiders to take advantage of Al Davis.
There is also a such thing as a cap limit this year…unlike in years past
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:20 pm
No hard feelings, Priest. We just disagree on the right approach that we need to take to get where we want to be.
I think we WOULD agree that it ain’t the end of the world, though. Peace.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:21 pm
Priesttj,which talk show host over the years did You enjoy talking with the most?
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:23 pm
132.priesttj Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Big Al found a way to keep his best players…..if he wanted them. This GM wants them and can’t get it done…………period
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Big AL stuck his head in the toilet, where his “best players” float, and didn’t, orcouldn’t, get “it” done.
29 seasons later we are on the right path….period.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:26 pm
there wasnt a cap last year? this team is less talented than any team in the west…no denying that. Maybe you guys like that but that is not the raiders….
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:28 pm
LOL @ “working the cap”. Al signed underachievers to massive contracts, which never panned out and prevented the Raiders from adding players with real value who could actually contribute. He also signed players against the wishes of his coaches, and didn’t care that the players he signed didn’t fit into his offensive and defensive philosophies. If that’s “working the cap”, then no thank you.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:31 pm
129
Never in a million years would Peyton Manning agree to play qb for Al Davis. Don’t be ridiculous. Al was not professional enough for Manning nor was the team he ran.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:32 pm
apparently neither is mckenzie…
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:33 pm
This troll posing as Priesttj is a phony,and a jackarse at that!Cmon Steve and Jerry,take care of the blog,bounce the fakes out of here,right mods?
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Priest remember what you and I agreed about regarding Russell?
yeah I didn’t think so, troll.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:35 pm
143,another flake.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:36 pm
Goldie7 Says:
Great to read that Reggie is not afraid of martian head Peyton Manning. I’m hoping my Raiders are well prepared against the Donkeys in the Monday Night game.
Goldie7=BRONCOS
Hi in the rockies!
Goldie7 Says:
My worry is…Peyton Manning is part ailen. I mean just take a good look at him.
martian head Peyton Manning
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HE WILL LOOK BETTER AFTER EMBALMING…OR CREMATION
Peyton Manning is part ailen.
HE’LL BE ALL AILIN’ AFTER FIRST GAME VS RAIDERS 2012
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Well here is the problem…Al paid generously for one good year! Sometimes that player played at the level still, but most times, he didn’t…
Look at the last few…
Wimbley…one very good year (although his agent screwed Al with bringing up that 30% crap).
Chris Johnson…helluva half year after Deangelo Hall was released, nothing really exciting after that.
Long gone are the days of overpaid/underperformed…I believe Reggie will find some nice diamonds in the ruff…and reward them when warranted! Yes, we may not have a great year this year but…besides, we had no money, no drafts…what ae we all expecting?
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:40 pm
Luvmarvhub Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:31 pm
129
Never in a million years would Peyton Manning agree to play qb for Al Davis. Don’t be ridiculous. Al was not professional enough for Manning nor was the team he ran.
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Actually, like only 30+ years ago, many GREAT football players REALLY wanted to play for Al Davis, and even said so when they were under contract to other teams (eg. John Hannah)
And when John Gruden was coach, they wanted to play for him..once the team got good..for LESS MONEY than they could have gotten elsewhere
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:40 pm
I was expecting wins like every year…that’s what a raider fan does.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:40 pm
Pete Franklin then Rick Barry and now Greg Papa.
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Priesttj,which talk show host over the years did You enjoy talking with the most.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Mods,where are the wingnuts comin from?Cmon,they are sfbs
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:42 pm
Seymour Bush, Why are you calling me a troll bruh?
I don’t even know what a troll is ………..LOL
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:42 pm
AL DAVIS RIP
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:43 pm
131. We dont look like we’ll be playing any 3-4.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:45 pm
ET, I’m not writing Reggie book by any means yet I’m just a little disappointed with the Bush loss. That contract would’ve been an afterthought for Big Al.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Demeco for a 4th? Damn.. Why didnt we trade romac if they want an Ilb?
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Yes I expect wins too…but wasn’t expecting a big splash in FA! We were strapped to start off…
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:47 pm
152,took You awhile,had to do some research,and STILL frigged up!If you are Priesttj,Im BO JACKSON,now BUZZ OFF,done w/ you
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Reggie has a yearly budget.. Al spent as much as he wanted.. It was his money.. This is how most gm have to work.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Well that might well explain some of it. But I don’t like way the tea leaves are reading at this point.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Marks Hair Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:43 pm
131. We dont look like we’ll be playing any 3-4.
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maybe not. Allen said he’ll use a scheme to fit the personnel
Reggie Mac doesn’t mention NT or DT in interview
only Travis Ivey on roster. Cork says Raiders “very high” on Travis Ivey. Raiders were once also said to be “very high on Keyon Nash”- remember that superstar? Ivey was on Practice squad and also played 1 nfl game with another team and he’s BIG. We’ll see what he has in camp
Jerry Mac, nice interview, now can you interview Allen to let us know more about defense he plans. Then when assistant coaches “made available” please interview them too thanks
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:50 pm
That’s it Broncos are the team to beat , they got a team set, while we are at a rebuilt year
2012 records
Broncos 13-3
Chargers 10-6
Raiders 7-9
Chiefs7-9
You hear it here first suckas
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:52 pm
It’ll be obvious by the start of training camp if we’re playing a 3-4 or not. Either we will have acquired a big 0-technique nose tackle, or we won’t. Simple.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:53 pm
Marks Hair Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Demeco for a 4th? Damn.. Why didnt we trade romac if they want an Ilb?
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from what I hear, D’Meco’s hefty contract had a lot to do with it, driving down trade value
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:54 pm
164 the chefs have a better team than the raiders at this point
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Priesttj Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:45 pm
ET, I’m not writing Reggie book by any means yet I’m just a little disappointed with the Bush loss. That contract would’ve been an afterthought for Big Al.
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BUSH GOT MORE THAN THE AVERAGE STARTING RB IN NFL
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March 22nd, 2012 at 7:56 pm
@EdwardTech
It does not pain me to say Al’s way failed epicly.
Ive been a fan for 12 years. I envy you Veteran fans who have seen the raiders at their greatest and Al Davis at his greatest. But These last few years he has sucked as a GM. He has single handedly made this Team the laughing stock of the NFL.
I Laugh at those who wish Reggie would handle the Offseason the way Al did. Isnt that the definition of Insanity. Doing the sam thing and excepting Different results. I for one am Happy that Al is out of the way. It is sad it took his death to make it happen. It would have been nice, if he would have hired a GM years ago and sit back and watch his team Win.
But please stop with This miss how Al used to do it crap.
WE AE ENTERING A NEW ERA. GET OVA IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:56 pm
If its a throwaway year put prior and jones in….let DVD and Chekwa learn…make it a developmental year. None of this neverbeens, neverbe’s……
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:56 pm
The Chefs are Not better than us.
We have the better QB, RB, and WR’s.
We are also better than SD. If we can splt with Dungover, we got a shot at the division!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Only 12? That explains it….wish you could see al as he really was
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:01 pm
170…they have bowe, mccluster, hillis, Charles, we have an injury prone dmac and jones, they have the best db backfield in the league, qb…yeah Palmer is better. Tamba Hali, moekcki (te)
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:01 pm
It’s a rebuilt year, let’s not get our Hope Up, this was imminent after mckrnzie got hired.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:01 pm
Well, every other team in the entire NFL looks like they have a better team at this point…I still believe we will still be competitive this year…and I will say it again…we may surprise this year!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Da Trinity, #169:
Just say it out bro, you and the rest of us are glad AL died. It took that to put the train back on the track.
AL was worthless for the past 29 seasons, and should have been tossed out on his Azz long ago.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Dav, if so they need to let the young guys play….not retreads
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:03 pm
@172
Ya been a fan since 10th Grade
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Wait…the best backfield in the defense? Didn’t KC lose Carr?
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:04 pm
169.da trinity Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:56 pm
@EdwardTech
It does not pain me to say Al’s way failed epicly.
Ive been a fan for 12 years. I envy you Veteran fans who have seen the raiders at their greatest and Al Davis at his greatest. But These last few years he has sucked as a GM. He has single handedly made this Team the laughing stock of the NFL.
I Laugh at those who wish Reggie would handle the Offseason the way Al did. Isnt that the definition of Insanity. Doing the sam thing and excepting Different results. I for one am Happy that Al is out of the way. It is sad it took his death to make it happen. It would have been nice, if he would have hired a GM years ago and sit back and watch his team Win.
But please stop with This miss how Al used to do it crap.
WE AE ENTERING A NEW ERA. GET OVA IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Not sure what you’re referring to, Trinity. Al’s way hadn’t worked for a number of years, and I didn’t want it to end that way for someone who gave his heart and soul to the game and the team that he loved.
I’m completely on board with McKenzie, and the way he’s going about trying to return the Raiders to greatness. I haven’t written anything in here to contradict that, and you are free to review everything I’ve said in here since RM was hired if you dispute that.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Hendu Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Raider O,here are my mega millions # for fri,MAR 23RD,1,15,17,19,52,MEGA 12,Raiders!!!!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
1-15-29-31-54-mega 7
Good luck bro
RAIDERS & $284 million!!!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:05 pm
Thank you Plunk.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:05 pm
I don’t see why we shouldn’t sign Marion Barber from the Bears, they are going to get rid of the dude. Just swap backs, hell, he runs bigger and faster than Bush anyway. I think he’d be a perfect backup to DMAC…
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Hardline Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Da Trinity, #169:
Just say it out bro, you and the rest of us are glad AL died. It took that to put the train back on the track.
AL was worthless for the past 29 seasons, and should have been tossed out on his Azz long ago.
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Al Davis lured BO JACKSON away from baseball a mere 25 years ago. REMEMBER BO JACKSON?
AL DAVIS RIP
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:07 pm
How much did we spend on Spencer?
Who would you rather have? Bartell for $3 or Portet for $4?
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:07 pm
They got flowers, routt, talking to chris Carr, Eric berry….
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:08 pm
I don’t think we can afford M Lawson.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:09 pm
The NFL is half business and half football now. Since Bruce Allen left the Raiders, the team has not made great financial decisions with their players. AD could draft with best of them if you look at his overall track record, but in the 90’s the NFL was going big time. AD handled the salary cap and player contracts much better with Allen’s help. When Allen left in the mid 00’s, AD took on even more and never hired a good enough coach to even help himself. Too old, too much.
In other years RMc keeps Wimbley, but the Raiders need to get in a place where one year soon we have a cap surplus to go out and steal a real difference maker like Mario, CWood, or JAllen. Can’t have so much cap tied up with B players. Love Kam…but he is a B player.
DMac is the difference maker on another level then Bush. I agree with not tying up money with the backup RB, when we can use help more in other spots.
You have to play business and football to gain an advantage in the NFL today. I love AD, but you need an entire team of football men to function at 100% in 2012. I trust in RMc’s is using his team to make the right decisions. If he don’t win…he’s gone. Simple.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:10 pm
Hwnrdr,
WWWTW
We will win the west!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:10 pm
Al picked nnamdi, branch, ford, Moore, Moved Reece to fb….
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:10 pm
@180
Only first paragraph was for you Ed.
second paragraph was for those posters who are begging for Al’s old way
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:11 pm
176,softline,what a punk!Youre a sorry raider fan,imo.You and youre fello nerds,OUT! Yawn,till we meet again
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:11 pm
@189
I second That
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:12 pm
I just hate that my favorite team, the outlaw team is becoming the Houston donk-niners
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Code black
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:13 pm
That interview was music to my ears, and not crappy off beat music that I am force fed as a Raider fan. Love Al, but am loving the changes.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:14 pm
Al is gone. Get over it.
Reggie is the new GM. Deal with it.
Stop Whining!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:15 pm
We are better than last year because we got better QB, n we Tarver can’t be worse than Chuck B
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:07 pm
How much did we spend on Spencer?
Who would you rather have? Bartell for $3 or Portet for $4?
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quite frankly, I really like our chances with Bartell. He was one of the better NFL CBs before he broke his neck, and actually was making like $6.2-6.5M per year on his contract before he got cut a few weeks ago by Rams
I’m sure the Broncos are happy to sign Porter for $4M 1 year contract. Otherwise they wouldn’t have signed him. I didn’t watch him play much, but never heard him described as a top CB..heard he’s coming off a down year. Held down starting position on a good defense for a few years, I believe since shortly after getting drafted into NFL. But I don’t know anyone who says, so far, that he’s much above an average starter. He’s young
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Dammm broke his neck….
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Better QB will have advantage of full training camp
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:17 pm
@190
Ya and Valdeer, Shonasty.
He had some good draft picks, but he refused to allow us to run a modern offense and defense.
This team is full of Davis picks. Maybe there true potental will be relized when they are allowed to finally be coached up
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:17 pm
priesttj Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Reggie losing players because those players don’t think he knows what he doing. No way Bush leaves if Reggie extends a few calls and and a few $$ to salve the kid. YOU LOSE Wimbley and Bush I have to question your ability to do the job. Lose one or the other NOT BOTH.
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SPOT ON…..Period!
Tj is on fire today.
Count me in as one who is extremely diappointed with the bBush walk. Havin a big bruisin back like Bush along side DMAC woulda be huge for our ground attack and even more huge for CP3 and the air attack. Now, predictable and maybe mediocre at best.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:17 pm
AlzadoX, 184
Alzado, I stand corrected. Let’s make that 20 yrs ago.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:19 pm
DMAC will stay healthy … N did I say that we will run modern D , so we’re already better than last year
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:20 pm
It’s just going to take Regie a few years to get his sea legs, he’s in deep waters and the navigation is a little rough. Let’s all hope we don’t crash before he does.
I think he will eventually do really well I just don’t like what I’m seeing now. You can tell he just doesn’t know the league(agents and GM’s) well enough yet. So we’ll see what happens.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:20 pm
hendu, 192
Hindu,
Crawl back under the rock from whence you came brah…continue eating earth worms and black grubs.
Don’t forget to wash your left hand before going to bed.
Also, you still haven’t learned to type, genius: there are supposed to be spaces after every comma.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Code blacking
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:07 pm
How much did we spend on Spencer?
Who would you rather have? Bartell for $3 or Portet for $4?
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All things being equal, I’d prefer Bartell. He’s much bigger than Porter (who weighs about the same as DVD and is only 5′10″). He’s as fast or faster, and according to those who have seen him play a lot, a pretty darned good corner. I think part of his “no name” problem is that he played for the Rams, while Porter played for the Saints and won a SB there.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Code Blacking, Reggie Macking. No Homo
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Code blacks
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:22 pm
AlzadoX,
Bartell and Spencer have good size, and we still have Chekwa & DVD. We can make it work.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Oakland Raiders 2012 champs
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:23 pm
@213
Preach on preacher
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:23 pm
Underwood n Lee might surprise some people n we could still sign more DB’s
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:24 pm
AFC WEST Champs^^^***
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:24 pm
Q: Players that you’ve lost, any surprises there? Or guys you expected to lose? Any surprises in terms of who’s not on the team . .
McKenzie: No. No. It’s surprising to me that Michael Bush is still out there . . .
Q: Signed with the Bears today . .
McKenzie: OK, I didn’t know it was official yet. I thought the signings of Tolbert and BenJarvus Green-Ellis would hurry that process.
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C’MON Mr MAck, stay on top of the ticker please. Got to keep up with the up to the second data. Snooze, you lose. Now go back and bring Bush on home. He really didn’t sign with da Bears.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:24 pm
Porter got inked to the donkies anyways, so enough about him. Josh Johnson to the whiners.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:24 pm
Duck,
You were right. We are set at CB.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Code black ^^^*^***
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Damn right we are set at DB. I really like Chekwa. DVD will improve.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:25 pm
He is talking about depth…. Jones and rankin?
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:25 pm
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:26 pm
217…. Wonder what time mck wakes up…. Must be later than when al used to
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Who cares about whiners .. They Won’t win NFC west… RAMS WILL take the division this year
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:26 pm
ET,
Doesn’t scare you that our 2 starting CBs didn’t see a lot of action last season, and one is getting over a serious injury?
What it makes it worse is the lack of speedy pass rushers on the team.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Priesttj Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Big Al scratched his ass with GM’s like Reggie.
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LMAO! U are one funny SOB.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:27 pm
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d827c9533/article/bears-bolster-backfield-agree-to-terms-with-exraiders-rb-bush?module=HP11_headline_stack
Damn shame.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Havin a big bruisin back like Bush along side DMAC
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Actually that was the problem-he is big but he isn’t bruising.RBs are one of the easiest positions on a team to replace.While Bush did OK in McFadden’s absence last year he proved he isn’t elite and you don’t overspend for a RB that isn’t elite.Finding a short yardage RB shouldn’t be a problem.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:27 pm
2012 AFC west Champs you heard it here
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Donkey stomp
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:26 pm
ET,
Doesn’t scare you that our 2 starting CBs didn’t see a lot of action last season, and one is getting over a serious injury?
What it makes it worse is the lack of speedy pass rushers on the team.
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We will bring in a nice Speedy Rusher soon
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:28 pm
We need speed off the edge. Bryant, Houston, and Shaughnessy are good players, but they lack that explosive speed IMHO.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:28 pm
226…. Two corners that are not zone corners and will be forced to play that
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:29 pm
http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/03/22/porter-agrees-to-terms-with-broncos/
Damn shame.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:29 pm
226.Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:26 pm
ET,
Doesn’t scare you that our 2 starting CBs didn’t see a lot of action last season, and one is getting over a serious injury?
What it makes it worse is the lack of speedy pass rushers on the team.
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It will scare me if they start getting roasted on a regular basis, but since I haven’t seen that I’m keeping an open mind.
That said, I was scared every time the ball went toward the guy Routt was covering, so I doubt it could get any worse.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:30 pm
Denver Eeyore’s
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:31 pm
priesttj Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Reggie losing players because those players don’t think he knows what he doing. No way Bush leaves if Reggie extends a few calls and and a few $$ to salve the kid. YOU LOSE Wimbley and Bush I have to question your ability to do the job. Lose one or the other NOT BOTH.
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SPOT ON…..Period!
Tj is on fire today.
Count me in as one who is extremely diappointed with the bBush walk. Havin a big bruisin back like Bush along side DMAC woulda be huge for our ground attack and even more huge for CP3 and the air attack. Now, predictable and maybe mediocre at best.
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Reality is back up running backs are a dime a dozen. Bush was a great runner, but a liability when it came to pass protection. Bush was one of my favorites, but he commanded more money than we can give up at the back up RB position. Rather spend that money on the D or the o line. We can pick up a capable back in FA or in the draft. Trust in Reggie he has been making the right moves and getting the Raiders out of those out of whack contracts.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:31 pm
SHONASTY gonna bring the hammer this year, Houston will improve this year … Bryant going to be that unblockable force
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:31 pm
I hope so McFadden. I wanted us to keep Wimbley, but we couldn’t afford him. I also wanted M Anderson who the Bills overpaid for, and I also like A Carter who is still a FA.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Code black x3
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:31 pm
I hope so McFadden. I wanted us to keep Wimbley, but we couldn’t afford him. I also wanted M Anderson who the Bills overpaid for, and I also like A Carter who is still a FA.
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Wimbly was alright , he barely had 7 sacks with 3 or 4 coming in one game against a scrub LT , we can have Sumone cheaper for that much production
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Routt was overrated.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:35 pm
WR Manningham signed with the 49′ers today…..surprising NY would let him go.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Devilr8er Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:31 pm
priesttj Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Reggie losing players because those players don’t think he knows what he doing. No way Bush leaves if Reggie extends a few calls and and a few $$ to salve the kid. YOU LOSE Wimbley and Bush I have to question your ability to do the job. Lose one or the other NOT BOTH.
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SPOT ON…..Period!
Tj is on fire today.
Count me in as one who is extremely diappointed with the bBush walk. Havin a big bruisin back like Bush along side DMAC woulda be huge for our ground attack and even more huge for CP3 and the air attack. Now, predictable and maybe mediocre at best.
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Reality is back up running backs are a dime a dozen. Bush was a great runner, but a liability when it came to pass protection. Bush was one of my favorites, but he commanded more money than we can give up at the back up RB position. Rather spend that money on the D or the o line. We can pick up a capable back in FA or in the draft. Trust in Reggie he has been making the right moves and getting the Raiders out of those out of whack contracts.
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Backup backs are not dime a dozen. Bush was on the top of the list. Did you see the list? lol. I could see maybe Ronnie Brown in oakland.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:36 pm
An official for the Giants said Manningham was just too expensive to keep.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Actually, like only 30+ years ago, many GREAT football players REALLY wanted to play for Al Davis, and even said so when they were under contract to other teams (eg. John Hannah)
Yes, “like only 30+ years ago>”. LOL. Not so much since then…
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Routt will have two games vs the raiders to prove that….
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Kelly had almost as many sacks as wimbly from inside
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:37 pm
Al_is_theraiders Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:28 pm
226…. Two corners that are not zone corners and will be forced to play that
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I don’t watch a lot of NFC teams, so I’m not sure about the schemes for SF and the Rams, but what makes you think we signed 2 CBs to play a scheme they are not comfortable with?
Why do you think we will play Zone more than man?
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:38 pm
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d827c9c43/article/elways-confidence-control-brings-swagger-back-to-broncos
Horse manure.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Hardline Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:35 pm
WR Manningham signed with the 49′ers today…..surprising NY would let him go.
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and the resigned Ginn. Damn Peyton Manning is an idiot. Denver?
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Routt will get abused big time by Ford , Dwow n DHB
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:38 pm
McFadden,
Tommy Kelky had more sacks.
TK had 7.5, and Wimbley finished the season with 7.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:38 pm
244-why,he dropped more passes than he caught.He reminds me of that CB from Dallas Al signed after he won the MVP in the SB who turned out to be total garbage.(can’t remember his name).
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Kelly
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:39 pm
NINERS will suck this year
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:40 pm
http://www.nfl.com/freeagency/story/09000d5d827b9977/article/broncos-pats-headline-freeagency-winners-fins-striking-out
Two teams in our divission are winners in the FA game.
SSSSSSScccccccccchhhhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiitttttttt!!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Raider O,
Are you watching your Buckeyes?
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:38 pm
McFadden,
Tommy Kelky had more sacks.
TK had 7.5, and Wimbley finished the season with 7.
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Right , these fools act like we lost Defensive player of the year or sumthing 7 sacks are easily replaceable
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Lefty,
Larry Brown.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:42 pm
255.lefty12 Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:38 pm
244-why,he dropped more passes than he caught.He reminds me of that CB from Dallas Al signed after he won the MVP in the SB who turned out to be total garbage.(can’t remember his name).
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The Great Larry Brown.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Grumpastickalon Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:40 pm
http://www.nfl.com/freeagency/story/09000d5d827b9977/article/broncos-pats-headline-freeagency-winners-fins-striking-out
Two teams in our divission are winners in the FA game.
SSSSSSScccccccccchhhhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiitttttttt!!!!
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EAGLES WERE pronounced SB champs in FA last year
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Grumpastickalon Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:40 pm
http://www.nfl.com/freeagency/story/09000d5d827b9977/article/broncos-pats-headline-freeagency-winners-fins-striking-out
Two teams in our divission are winners in the FA game.
SSSSSSScccccccccchhhhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiitttttttt!!!!
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Philadelphia was the ‘winner’ last year,how did that work out?
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:43 pm
ET,
No. Are they winning?
Go Buckeyes!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Its ok to bang the Saints for bounty hunting but the league has had a bounty on the Raiders forever. Them being the most penalized team ever is no coincidence.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:43 pm
RB by committee, period.
Carson has to have a great year, that’s all that matters is your QB play.
D will be better by default. Wouldn’t be surprised if we were around 15th in Defense next year.
Dmac hurt or not will not impact us as much of the play by CP3. That’s all that matters……
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:44 pm
Yeah,the great Larry Brown-lmao.Thanks!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:44 pm
Code black x5
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:44 pm
How can anyone be worried about our proposed secondary considering the fact that last season we had total crappola there?
Each and every single one of those bums got constantly torched, rarely turned their head toward the ball coming to the receiver, and mostly never attempted a play.
Sickening…..anything is better than that.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:45 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Grumpastickalon Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:40 pm
http://www.nfl.com/freeagency/story/09000d5d827b9977/article/broncos-pats-headline-freeagency-winners-fins-striking-out
Two teams in our divission are winners in the FA game.
SSSSSSScccccccccchhhhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiitttttttt!!!!
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EAGLES WERE pronounced SB champs in FA last year
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True. And And the Broncoids have put all their egges in the Manning basket. So fck them. KC could be legit with the new HC. Allen will have to bring his A game for sure.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:45 pm
We will be top 15 next year in D
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:46 pm
The Larry Brown signing was a real head-scratcher. If Neil O’Donnel had thrown those balls to his receivers instead of directly to Brown, that signing would have never taken place.
Hell, Rod Martin’s interceptions aginst the Eagles were more impressive, and he was a linebacker.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:46 pm
I love my Buckeyes. They are winners!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:47 pm
RaidO, 252
I second that one RaidO. What Manning sees in Denver is beyond me. 49′ers will definitely make a Superbowl run while Denver has a long way to go.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:47 pm
265.Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:43 pm
ET,
No. Are they winning?
Go Buckeyes!!!
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71-59 with about 2 minutes left. You may now begin your celebration, lol.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:47 pm
Why are some so called Raiders fans so scared of some of the other teams , we could of easily had 10+ wins last year if Campbell had not got injured , n we upgraded that position with palmer who will have full training camp with Us
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Hardline Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:47 pm
RaidO, 252
I second that one RaidO. What Manning sees in Denver is beyond me. 49′ers will definitely make a Superbowl run while Denver has a long way to go.
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I dOnt think so , team took advantage of easy schedule , n weak division n plus they didn’t have to go through injury bug either so i think they will not win more than 10 games
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Raiders will def win 10+ games though
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:51 pm
ET,
We Stuck it to you Cincinnati!!!
Go Buckeyes!!!!! Damn you Mich!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:52 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:45 pm
We will be top 15 next year in D
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Agree!! We made the biggest addition to the D before FA this year. WE GOT RID OF CHUCKY B!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Grumpastickalon = Goldie7 = BRONCOS TROLL
The 1970s Raiders George Atkinson punched Lynn Swann into unconsciousness and broke Russ Francis’ face without even a penalty
The ~1969 Raiders’ DEs Ike Lassiter and Ben Davidson broke Joe Namath’s nose, then re-broke it, on successive plays. The photos were in Al Davis’ office until he died.
Gene Upshaw, Raiders Hall of Fame guard, was called “one of the game’s great holders…no one ever catches slick Gene” by Steelers’ DT Arrowhead Ernie Holmes
In the early eighties, Raiders vs. Chargers, Raiders bust up Chargers’ receivers Wes Chandler, slamming him on his head, etc and others no penalty… Holy Roller play leads to Raiders win as they pretended to fumble ball when actually we were rolling it into the endzone
etc
What part of
BREAK MANNING’S RICH ASS NECK NO BOUNTY NECESSARY
CODE BLACKOUT
Don’t you understand?
FREE AGENT MARKET=USED CAR LOT
MANNING=BLOWN HEAD GASKET
BRONCOS=BROKE
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Code black *
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:53 pm
While the success of R.McKenzie will not be known for at least a few years,you have to like what he is doing now.It would have been nice to keep Bush and maybe even Wimbley-although I for one don’t believe he was that good-but both wanted more than they were worth to our team.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Devilr8er Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:52 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:45 pm
We will be top 15 next year in D
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Agree!! We made the biggest addition to the D before FA this year. WE GOT RID OF CHUCKY B!!
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Fact
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:55 pm
O,
Do they really call the Buckeye’s home court The Nut House? I think that’s hilarious!
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:55 pm
LYLE ALZADO RULE: NFL players NO LONGER allowed to take helmet off opposing player and beat the crap out of them with helmet
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Hell, Rod Martin’s interceptions aginst the Eagles were more impressive, and he was a linebacker.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I watched it today on NFLN. Martin was very impressive that game.
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Buckeye NutHouse!!
LOL
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Code black yo
March 22nd, 2012 at 8:58 pm
priesttj Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Big Al found a way to keep his best players…..if he wanted them. This GM wants them and can’t get it done…………period
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Here we go again with Father Pride & Poise with his head up his ass. You’re crying over middling talent that Davis overpaid, making it impossible to keep them. It’s Davis’ fault that McKenzie’s hands are tied. As for Al cleaning up GMs like McKenzie, why don’t you compare the win loss records before you make an idiotic statement like that? And remind us again what Al’s overspending got us this past 20 years.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Oh, and Father Pride & Poise I believe it took Al 13 years to win a Super Bowl.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:01 pm
We gonna Rock that CODE BLACKyo
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Lefty12 whassup good brotha miss chattin man…
I think what you saw with Bush last year is a guy running on one leg. He couldn’t cut so he had to get what he could but yet and still he was the most consistant performer on the team.
Wimbley was overused IMO at SLB and then a 3rd down edge rusher. That is asking a ton. Most edgerusher are on the field on passing downs only. He would’ve been much more effective in a passingdown only way.
The money they got is not as out of whack as it seems, Bush for one was very effective as a change of pace player I thought he should’ve been used more extensively when DMC was healthy and DMC may have lasted much longer.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:03 pm
This GM wants them and can’t get it done…………period
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Saying he’d have like to keep them was political correct BS.If he had really wanted to keep them he would have……….period!
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:09 pm
295.lefty12 Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:03 pm
This GM wants them and can’t get it done…………period
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Saying he’d have like to keep them was political correct BS.If he had really wanted to keep them he would have……….period!
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Okay, okay, Lefty, I believe, ya……period !!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Q: Has the offseason gone pretty much the way you expected?
McKenzie: A little bit better, because we were able to knock out a couple of areas we felt we wanted to upgrade…
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So the offseason has gone a little better than RM expected ?
Wish I felt the same way. Maybe I need to lower my expectations.
I realize Reggie is dealing with cap constraints (just a myth, right Jerry?) and was faced with some ‘out of whack’ contracts and tough decisions.
But I can’t consider losing your best pass rusher, top CB and leading rusher as an offseason going ‘better than expected’.
Essentially, we lost Kam, Routt and Bush – replaced so far with Brisiel, Bartell, Spencer and Lee.
In my mind, that’s a downgrade in talent. We’ll see how that works out.
One other thing, Reggie. I know you’re happy you were able to retain Barnes and Carlisle, but please don’t consider this an ‘upgrade’. You merely maintained the status quo.
Better hope that RM is as good at finding undiscovered, cheap talent as he thinks he is. Because even if Routt, Bush and Kam were overpaid and were not always as productive as we’d have hoped for, they were certainly key players that now have to be replaced.
Still haven’t added a single player to the LB corps. About the only two players we can pencil in there are Slowlando and Curry.
That’s pretty bleak.
But if Reggie thinks the offseason is going a little better than expected, who am I to argue ?
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:10 pm
priesttj Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Big Al found a way to keep his best players…..if he wanted them. This GM wants them and can’t get it done…………period
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Serious? Al kept his best players (except Nnamdi) and now we are paying for it. He had to overpay to keep guys. Priest, you are a schmuck.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Nice to hear from you old friend.Miss the chats even though we don’t always agree as now.I know you really liked Bush.Would have liked to have kept him but with McFadden we couldn’t/shouldn’t meet his demands.I know even though you haven’t been participating,you’ve been reading and I didn’t like Wimbley.He should be easily replaced.He was the same player as Clemons in my book.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:11 pm
What about Drew Stanton for our backup QB?
He wants out of NY….
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:12 pm
Ohioraider, 291
Al suffered from dementia Ohio. Remember he only owned 60% of the Raiders and should have been challenged by the minority owners under “Oppression” and removed from a managerial role years and years ago.
Dude was screwed up. In fact it was the the fall of genius, beyond redemption.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:15 pm
The problem is even guys like C Clemons and Mark Anderson are getting $6+ million per year in FA. Wimbley is better than Clemons and Anderson IMO.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Lefty12 But Clemons came off the edge well for us he was not a huge sack guy. But in the scheme we run if you want a guy who can get 10+ sacks a year that guy will cost you upwards $50 mill and you guys don’t want to $10.
You can’t get edgerushers off the street who can get 5 sacks the way the hold nowadays. Wimbley would’ve been good for 8+ every year. He’s going against the bet Olineman every down. You can’t get something for nothing.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Let’s get the party started celebratte AFC championship already
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:19 pm
OPERATION NECKBREAKER 2012
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:20 pm
I think Reggie was serious when he said he wanted to keep Wimbley. There are a lot of reports about us trying to restructure with him.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Disagree O!
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Reggie wanted those players he just didn’t wnat to or couldn’t massage the cap. Edge rushers are at a HIGH premium they are NOT cheap by any means.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Code black for ever
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:24 pm
About what Lefty? Wimbley being better than the other players I mentioned, or that they are getting $6+ million in FA?
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Priest,we won’t be running the same schemes any longer.We don’t know what we will be doing.I agree about the need for edge rushers,I just don’t agree Wimbley was elite.He only had 1 sack in 15 games last season.Not the type of production we need from the position.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Being better than the others.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Wimbley would’ve been good for 8+ every year. He’s going against the bet Olineman every down. You can’t get something for nothing.
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You know nothing dude. Wimbley’s stat is overrated. I told you so when he ended the 2010 season that his stats was bloated vs KC in the final game of the season that was meaningless. In 2011, his sack stat was bloated against SD. Mind you it was against their bench player and not against the best lineman. You dont know jack buddy. A one trick pony that consists of that head dip. I told you so that he was overrated in his sack totals and I was proven right.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Hey priest how long have you been back for?
On Wimbley I thought he was a decent pass rusher. Most of his production came against SD but still got a good number of pressures against other tackles, just not sacks. I saw on PFF though that he really wore down as the season went on. Didn’t get more than 2 pressures in a couple of the last games.
And if you go to http://www.raiders.ninjagoro.com, it shows wimbley was a force against the run as a lb but struggled against the run as a DE.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Lefty12 No one said he was elite and he didn’t get elite money he got midrange $ edge rushers are as expensive as shutdown corners. Mario got $132 mill for 15+ sacks a year. Wimbley is worth the money he got trust me.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:28 pm
Priesttj Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Big Al scratched his ass with GM’s like Reggie.
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We know we know. That’s why Reggie is stuck this year with all of Al’s fcked up cap space. The Genius that was Al. I still can’t get over Shavonn Walker. That was a stroke genius by Al. Shavonn even offered to void the contract.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:30 pm
BHP,
I don’t think Reggie wanted to spend that kind of money on a backup RB regardless of how good he is. Reggie thinks he can find solid RBs without having to pay a lot (vet min, rookie, or URFA).
Wimbley is a different story. Reggie tried to get something don’t with him, but we didn’t have the cap space.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:30 pm
AIG,instead of attacking the man,attack what he is saying.Try having a conversation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:30 pm
If your going to have a 8-8 team, you might as well have a 8-8 payroll.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:31 pm
As I stated Wimbley’s strength is a passing down edge rusher if you play him as a 3down player sure he will wear down he’s only 265 Mario is 285 big diff.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:31 pm
Something done* with him, …
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:32 pm
Would of been nice to reel in Josh Johnson…damn Fortywhiners
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Here is a stroke of genius move by Al Davis for you Priest…..Somehow I dont think Wimbley is anywhere near the player that Mario Williams is.
Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd
Re. Wimbley: If had stayed on roster would have got 22.5 mil from Raiders minimum including 2011. Bills Mario Williams got 24.9 guarantd.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:33 pm
There have been a handful of professional sports franchise owners that have become synonymous with the teams that they owned. Without question, one of these is the late Al Davis.
Davis was the longtime owner of the Raiders. He passed away at the age of 82 on October 8th of last year.
Al Davis was the majority owner of the Oakland Raiders even after having divested himself of part of his share of the team a few years before his death. The value of the Raiders is well in excess of $700 million and reports have indicated that he passed away owning just under half of the club.
The estate tax rate was 35% last year as it is this year, and the exclusion when Al Davis passed away was $5 million. So Al Davis was holding over $300 million in assets via his share of the Raiders with only $5 million of this being exempt. That is quite a big tax bill and many families who were in this situation would be forced to sell the team to pay the estate tax.
As it turned out, Al Davis planned his estate carefully so that his wife Carol and son Mark could retain the majority ownership share of this team that meant so much to him.-Roy W. Litherland, Attorney at Law
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The implication here is that Mark may not own the team for long if it is not successful under his reign….
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Code Black 4 realZ
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:34 pm
RaiderO If he didn’t want he didn’t sound that way, he said he couldn’t afford the money. It takes 2 backs in todays game 2 good backs and we had that. Now we have two speed guys that doesn’t have the same affect on a defense.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:35 pm
This is rebuilding, not “Reloading”.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Lefty,
Mark Anderson had 2 good years his entire career, his rookie year with the Bears, and last year with the Pats.
Clemons is a beast (22 sacks the last 2 years), but I still think Wimbley is better. I agree with BHP that we should have used him better. He was covering TEs on some plays!
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Mario got $60 gauranteed
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Lefty,
If a man wants to talk smack on here, he better be prepared to back it up. That’s all I gotta say. TJ yaps on here about his knowledge and talks down to anyone that disagrees with him. I’d like to see him back it up.
He was dead wrong about Jawalrus, dead wrong about Jason Campbell and now dead wrong on Wimbley.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:38 pm
They used up Wimbley and on 3rd downs he wasn’t fresh as he should’ve been. We had a dumb DC………period
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:38 pm
I usually don’t worry about salaries.I think they are all overpaid-that’s just the way it is.However,I can’t see $30 mil for an avg. pass rusher when you have so many holes that need to be filled-OLB,CB,bu RB,bu QB,resigning/rebuilding the Oline,and adding depth almost everywhere.One of the problems we’ve had lately is we’ve had no depth because we are overpaying some front line players.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:39 pm
CODE 18 WHIPLASH
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:39 pm
BHP,
I know he said that, but to be honest with you, I don’t think we would have tried to sign him even if we had a lot of cap space. Reggie came from a system that doesn’t invest a lot in RBs.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Let’s all be civil, and let’s have a good conversation/ chat. No insults please. I think most of us are adults here, so let us act like it.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Big Al should have never let Chris Clemons go. I still dont get that one. Clemons was effective as a Nickel rusher and he came cheap. The only knock on him was that he didnt pass the size test Al preferred. Dude is only 240lbs.
Eagles signed him to 5 yrs for 12.6 mil. That was a hell of lot cheaper than what we paid Wimbley.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:42 pm
AIG,Priest and I disagree quite a bit and keep things civil.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Wimbley was over paid. His true market value was determined in FA, and I think Tenn is giving him $6-7 million per year. He was due $11 million this season with us.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:47 pm
I agree Aig, but Clemons is having more succes with Pete’s system than he did with the eagles and Raiders.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:48 pm
You could read between the lines with Reggie that Wimbley was playing hardball with us. Can you blame Reggie? His contract was definitely out of whack and Reggie’s hands were tied. Terrible contract.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Clemons has 42 sacks total in his 8 year career (22 the last 2 seasons with Seattle).
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Raider O
considering Clemons was a reserve with us, he got 8 sacks. I thought that was tremendous for a reserve player. Al replaced him with Edwards from the Lions and that dude turned out to be a dud. Oh well.
Man, I am so impressed with RM so far. I can see the lite at the end of that tunnel gents. We got nothing but blue collars in here. Steelers let all their FAs go for big contracts and stock up blue collar guys in the draft. Hope we can do the same.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:51 pm
# Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Wimbley was over paid. His true market value was determined in FA, and I think Tenn is giving him $6-7 million per year. He was due $11 million this season with us.
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Wimb was overpaid with us and is still overpaid now by the Titans at 7 million per year?? haha
Titans are suckers and Reggis wasn’t a sucker on this one.
Wimbley just cashing checks the rest of his career.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Yep, it’s a rebuilding year. Reggie is taking the hit on salary cap this year, to set up for bigger and better things down the road. Heck, we have a rookie head coach – when was the last time a rookie head coach won a superbowl? Definitely rebuilding. Should be fun, though
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Our team is on verge of grearness
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:53 pm
NY media calling the Jets acquisition of Tebow the “No ring circus”…
Apparently, they do not realize that is reserved by San Diego already..
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:53 pm
GreatNess
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:54 pm
RaiderO Our players by in large were misused on defense. Especially in the secondary I would use Des as a LDE in base and use LH as 3tech on 3rd downs with Wimbley screaming off the edge. Des Bryant needs to start back Sey up with LH on passing downs start Shauagh at RDE.
This is a decent defense but it needs to be coordinated correctly…….period
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Find a way to go get Stanton. Coach-up Stanton and Pryor together…one of them should be good to go in 2-years, the other will be good enough to be a backup, or he’ll be gone.
The QB position might not be #1 priority, but it’s a higher one than ReggieMcK’s letting-on. He knows how precarious the QB position is…and starters go down all the time. Boller and the unproven TPryor don’t offer much safety net. Stanton’s a natural talent.
Kinda like the Center position…if a QB comes along that you just can’t let slip by, you better take a stab at him. If he’s not too costly to acquire, of course.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:57 pm
I agree BHP. I still think we need to add a Nickel pass rusher. A guy with speed and explosiveness. You know anything about Brodine? I’m sure he was tendered for a reason.
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:59 pm
# alzadoX Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Nothing is gauranteed overpaying doean’t gaurantee that you will win it give syou the best chance IMO!
Contracts out of whack!! so WHAT!!
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many players play WORSE after getting a big payday
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Exactly!
Managing the cap and maintaining cap discipline is an important thing in todays NFL.
Old man Al couldn’t do that anymore and when he spent the big money….he spent it on the wrong players…most of the time.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:01 pm
NY media calling the Jets acquisition of Tebow the “No ring circus”…
Apparently, they do not realize that is reserved by San Diego already..
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
LMAO
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:02 pm
This is a decent defense but it needs to be coordinated correctly…….period
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Exactly and now hopefully that will happen.However,we need LBers-or at least one starter.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:02 pm
RaiderO
if they don’t get a edge rusher this defense will fail……….period
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:05 pm
The Oracle Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:19 pm
OPERATION NECKBREAKER 2012
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ROFLMAO
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:05 pm
LDE: Bryant, Speedy pass rusher in passing situations (maybe Brodine).
DT: Seymour/ Houston
DT: TK/ NT
RDE: Shaughnessy
All we need is to add a NT and a nickel pass rusher, and this DL can be special.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:07 pm
There are reports linking the Raiders to FA OLB Manny Lawson, but I doubt we can sign him unless we free up some more cap space.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:07 pm
I know Tebow’s a publicity-hog, and he’s going to get 20x the press in NY, but I’m still surprised he didn’t opt for Jax. The NY press (and nutty followers) are going to eat him alive as soon as he doesn’t get breaks like he got all last season.
No lucky breaks = No wins for Tebow
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:07 pm
I know this is old news, by blog standards, but I gotta respond to the concept of DHB being “forced” the ball. I busted out Excel and some stats of some of the top tier WRs in terms of times targeted, and mixed in some big names that were comparable to DHB’s numbers. The results are eye opening!
WR Tar Rec Avg TD % Tar Yd/Tar
CJ 173 108 17.5 18 62.4% 10.92
Nicks 176 104 15.7 11 59% 9.28
Fitz 153 80 17.6 8 52.3% 9.20
Boldin 121 67 15.8 4 55.4% 8.75
DHB 115 64 15.2 4 55.7% 8.46
Bowe 142 81 14.3 5 57.0% 8.16
Wayne 132 75 12.8 4 56.8% 7.27
White 193 105 12.8 8 54% 6.96
Lloyd 150 70 13.8 5 47% 6.44
This sorted on number of yards gained per target. Not per catch. So for every pass thrown DHB’s way, the team gained about 8 and a half yards. That’s better than guys below like Reggie Wayne (proving that your QB quality DOES impact your WR, and let’s not forget DHB had Soupy throwing to him half the year), Dwayne Bowe and Roddy White (now there’s a guy that gets the ball force fed!).
Maybe more interesting is the percentage of times that he caught balls thrown his way. You’d think that a non-hands catcher wouldn’t do well here, right? Well he out grabbed two guys well known for great hands, Roddy White and Larry Fitzgerald.
The best news is that he seems extremely committed to constant improvement. If he gets just a little better catching with his hands, and plays with CP throwing all season, the sky is the limit! With guys like Moore and Ford to spread the ball around to, he might get less overall targets, but will probably have more deep opportunities and a higher TD ratio. And not to go unmentioned, as one of the better blocking WRs in the league, he’ll be an every down starter to support the run game, adding further value to his team than just his ability to catch. The reality is that as an all around package, he just may be one of the top 20 WRs in the league at this point!
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:10 pm
BHP,
We need a nickel pass rusher….period! We also need to add a NT. I like having a 4-5 man rotation at DT. Seymour, TK, Houston, Bryant, and NT.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:11 pm
I like that people are talking about bringing in a QB to back up Palmer AND Pryor. LOL. That order is off for sure. Whoever they bring in will be the 2nd string QB and Pryor will either be #3 or start learning his new position.
Any of you Pryor supporters think otherwise? Go on record saying it now and let’s see who’s right come the first week of the season.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:11 pm
We need to find more speed to the QB, or we’re going to let Manning throw for 300+ yards in the home opener. BHP is 100% correct about an edge rusher. Where’s that guy, who can also HOLD the edge? Reggie will find him.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:14 pm
TP will be #2 on the depth chart this season.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:14 pm
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March 22nd, 2012 at 10:15 pm
antispy3 Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Sounds like Manny Lawson & T Porter can be ruled out. Unfortunate if they sign with a rival in the AFC West. But today is today. . .someone just as coveted could be released or signed on the next FA level. . .but not likely. . .
thinking 7-9 with this lineup &past performances (including injury histories, see DMAC, Taiwan Jones, Jacoby Ford or, perish the thought, CP goes down. . .yech). .
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Yeah. Tough to see Bush go. Old mans Al’s fault not giving him contract all these years.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:17 pm
# Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:10 pm
BHP,
We need a nickel pass rusher….period! We also need to add a NT. I like having a 4-5 man rotation at DT. Seymour, TK, Houston, Bryant, and NT.
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Don’t know why Jarvis Moss can’t take over that nickel pass rusher spot..especially now that Wimbley and T Scott are gone.
Moss would come cheap also.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:17 pm
Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:14 pm
TP will be #2 on the depth chart this season.
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Are you saying that the Raiders are going to trade for Tyler Palko? :-p
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:18 pm
I analyzed the stats of Jared Allen and Kamerion Wimbley, in all categories (INT’s, tackles, passes defensed, stuffs, forced fumbles, recoveries, etc.) and posted them here a week ago, approximately.
Keeping in mind that Allen has played longer than Wimbley and calculating that factor in mathmatically, it is obvious that Wimbley has performed roughly at 55% of that of Jared Allen.
Both made $11M last year.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:19 pm
# Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:10 pm
BHP,
We need a nickel pass rusher….period! We also need to add a NT. I like having a 4-5 man rotation at DT. Seymour, TK, Houston, Bryant, and NT.
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Don’t know why Jarvis Moss can’t take over that nickel pass rusher spot..especially now that Wimbley and T Scott are gone.
Moss would come cheap also.
Moss is ideal to be an edge nickel rusher.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:19 pm
DK,
I’m sure we can find one. Moss, A Carter, Groves, etc..
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Excellent work, Zy –
But be careful…you’ll let facts get in the way of good BS. DHB dropped less than 10 balls last season…less than some much bigger names to be sure. And, as your numbers partly point-out, he was as productive as many of the biggest names at the WR position. Not too bad for a bust.
And the talk about his body-catches…yeah, he does make more body-catches than I’d like to see…but he makes the catches! (Some of the greatest catches in NFL history have been made from the gut…including some great Raiders’ catches!)
Give me a fluid, natural, gifted WR all day long…but don’t take away the young, hard working, consistent, star-in-the-making in DHB.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:20 pm
O,no way Pryor is #2 this year.Maybe in the future,but not yet.You need an experienced guy at #2 unless your back-up is pro ready when he enters the league.Everyone knows Pryor is a project.He should just carry the clipboard and continue to learn and get his mechanics down.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:20 pm
LOL
I was talking about Terrelle Pryor.
Go Buckeyes!
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Master Beeecham, #364
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Maybe we can work on Rasta Man lyrics after the show.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Lefty,
You never know. The kid may surprise you. I think he will.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:23 pm
# Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:19 pm
DK,
I’m sure we can find one. Moss, A Carter, Groves, etc..
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Rather have Moss ahead of Carter and Groves. Moss is long and athletic and can get to the passer in those nickel situations…use his length to bat down balls and can get in the backfield more consistently.
Moss is younger also.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:24 pm
Stanton would be good as a #2 QB…don’t know if he is worth a draft pick though. Maybe a late round pick in next years draft? haha
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:25 pm
It’s all about the reps. Let CP3 get his timing down with the receivers in pre-season games, but take him out early enough so as not to get hurt…Pryor’s the guy we need to force-feed. Pryor, and whomever he’ll battle with for #2.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:26 pm
We need a home grown PASSRUSHER, that will dominate the league , no more other teams rejects
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:27 pm
DKnight007 Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:17 pm
# Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:10
Don’t know why Jarvis Moss can’t take over that nickel pass rusher spot..especially now that Wimbley and T Scott are gone.
Moss would come cheap also.
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I thought Moss played pretty good last year, besides that blown contain with Tebow. The guy is always in the mix if things. I would love to see more of him.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:27 pm
Stanton = worth 2 late round picks (one this yr, one next yr)…and just as likely to succeed as most 2nd-round QB’s, probably.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:29 pm
Reg please find that late round gem that will break Peyton Manning’s neck n break the all-time sacks record
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Code Black — moss wants to come back hopefully he can produce wimples average 7 sacks for much cheap
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:32 pm
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March 22nd, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Zymurge Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:11 pm
I like that people are talking about bringing in a QB to back up Palmer AND Pryor. LOL. That order is off for sure. Whoever they bring in will be the 2nd string QB and Pryor will either be #3 or start learning his new position.
Any of you Pryor supporters think otherwise? Go on record saying it now and let’s see who’s right come the first week of the season.
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Pryor is going to be the number 2. He is a QB, and will not be learning a new position.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Hayes,this isn’t necessarily directed at you but is rhetorical.Why do so many always want to trade picks for players whether they be early or late picks,then complain when we have no picks going into the draft?
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:35 pm
Q: Looking to add another quarterback behind Palmer, Pryor . .
McKenzie: Kind of the same as like running back for us, make sure you bring a legitimate guy in.
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Doesn’t sound like he’s going to be looking for a Drew Stanton. More like a vet that’s played some games and knows his way around a little more.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:37 pm
ET-exactly,a #2 while your youngster learns and perfects his craft.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:38 pm
Oh, and you can put me down as saying that Pryor will not be the backup. He will be given the opportunity to practice and learn, but if Palmer comes out for whatever reason it won’t be Pryor that comes in to replace him.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:40 pm
I’m not saying they shouldn’t add a good vet QB to compete, but what I’m saying is I think TP will win the backup job.
TP #2 QB on the depth chart.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Haha. I agree with you, Lefty. You slipped that one in there!
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:41 pm
Who ever the Raide bring in as #2 and “if” it is an open competition, TP will beat that said scrub out and become the number 2….
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:45 pm
Lefty — I dunno. I’m not one of those guys. It’s about the roster spot to me, not about the draft pick/position.
For instance, I’d rather spend a 3rd on TPryor last year, than try to get him (or someone rated like him) for a 2nd this April. And I’d give up two late-rounders for a mature, young QB with potential any day.
I appreciate Thec’s love for TPryor…but I don’t share his confidence.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Who ever the Raide bring in as #2 and “if” it is an open competition, TP will beat that said scrub out and become the number 2….
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Thec,are you already trying to make excuses in case he doesn’t beat out whomever we bring in?
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:46 pm
ET,
TP is a Buckeye, and Buckeyes are winners. Ask preppie.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:48 pm
395.Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:46 pm
ET,
TP is a Buckeye, and Buckeyes are winners. Ask preppie.
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Where is preppie anyway? He’s been kinda scarce since you sprung your trap on him…
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:50 pm
lefty12 Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Who ever the Raide bring in as #2 and “if” it is an open competition, TP will beat that said scrub out and become the number 2….
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Thec,are you already trying to make excuses in case he doesn’t beat out whomever we bring in?
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Come on Bruh I think you know me a little better than that I hope.
I beleive that he will be the number 2. I beleive he will beat out who ever is brought in.
The younster has “IT”, i have a gut feeling about this kid, when the lights come on if give the photo opp he will rise and shine…I know this goes against convetional wisdom, but so does saying a 5th rounder will be your best WR and starter….
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:46 pm
ET,
TP is a Buckeye, and Buckeyes are winners.
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They have cool tattoos, anyway.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:52 pm
Oracle, Thank you for providing real information.
In any case, it looks like the Raiders, as far as player salaries, will be almost at the cap. The contracts and accounting will be handled so large contracts aren’t effectively (promised to be) paid off in future years. Or at least that’s how I understand it.
No doubt the Raiders need to be successful at the gate and through other revenue streams.
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The Oracle Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:33 pm
There have been a handful of professional sports franchise owners that have become synonymous with the teams that they owned. Without question, one of these is the late Al Davis.
Davis was the longtime owner of the Raiders. He passed away at the age of 82 on October 8th of last year.
Al Davis was the majority owner of the Oakland Raiders even after having divested himself of part of his share of the team a few years before his death. The value of the Raiders is well in excess of $700 million and reports have indicated that he passed away owning just under half of the club.
The estate tax rate was 35% last year as it is this year, and the exclusion when Al Davis passed away was $5 million. So Al Davis was holding over $300 million in assets via his share of the Raiders with only $5 million of this being exempt. That is quite a big tax bill and many families who were in this situation would be forced to sell the team to pay the estate tax.
As it turned out, Al Davis planned his estate carefully so that his wife Carol and son Mark could retain the majority ownership share of this team that meant so much to him.-Roy W. Litherland, Attorney at Law
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The implication here is that Mark may not own the team for long if it is not successful under his reign….
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:52 pm
I was joking Thec.Should have added LOL I guess.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:52 pm
If TP enthusiasm is based only on what we saw from him at Ohio St….and what else do we have to base it on…then I really don’t understand the optimism that he can be a strong QB.
A great “gimmick” perhaps? Sure, but I’ve seen many of his games and one in particular up at Camp Randall that was way below impressive.
Wis. had a tough D that year, but the NFL can be pretty tough too.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:53 pm
398.HayesDaze37 Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Raider O Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:46 pm
ET,
TP is a Buckeye, and Buckeyes are winners.
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They have cool tattoos, anyway.
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Better be careful, Hayes. O will spring a trap on you next, lol.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:54 pm
I already paid my season tix…that’s doing part of my part. I’m with Mark and Amy and Reggie!
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:55 pm
lefty12 Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:52 pm
I was joking Thec.Should have added LOL I guess.
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Left, its good Bruh….You are right though, it did sound like a built in excuse or hedge however, as they say, I am all in…lol
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:55 pm
LOL
His enjoying his profits from his BAC investment. Preppie is too busy shopping for a new bow tie.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:56 pm
HayesDaze37 Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:54 pm
I already paid my season tix…that’s doing part of my part. I’m with Mark and Amy and Reggie!
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I Did the same. Instead of 3 pack, bought the whole season…
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:57 pm
I was all-in with MBush. I don’t like Chicago, but I hope he kicks ass back there. Hope he likes that cold!
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:58 pm
I don’t think I could be a preppie. Not a big fan of bow ties.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:58 pm
They also have Urban Meyer!!
Don’t be Scuurrrred!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:58 pm
You guys have a great night…
1 NATION….
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:00 pm
You too, Thec.
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:01 pm
Later, Thec.
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:01 pm
I’m out also.Goodnight guys.
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:01 pm
Preppies are a special breed. They come from Ann Arbor, and they like to steal talent from The Great State of Ohio. They also like organic food.
Damn you Mich!
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Me too. Have a good night, everybody.
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Later Thec and Lefty.
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Good night ET.
Later Nation.
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:04 pm
One thing I know…I don’t like every move he’s making, but I sure like the steady way Reggie’s going about it all. He’ll make a big splash if he sees the need (or the right Player), but otherwise his plan is pretty safe and sure. I like his cool-hand attitude.
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:05 pm
Good call. I’m out, too.
It’s a great night to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?!
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:07 pm
Why Pryor won’t succeed as an NFL QB: http://youtu.be/BBognMAW9Es
That’s 4:51 of great highlights, with a lot of nice TD throws in there to go with his running. The kid throws a pretty decent ball too. But you know what? I watched each and every throw that he made, and not once — not on a single highlight throw — did he show any head movement that indicated that he was looking at anything other than the WR he was throwing to.
I’m talking from snap to throw, absolutely locked onto one WR that he waited to get open and then threw the ball too. On a lot of those plays, the receiver was VERY open given college disparity in talent, but on a few he wasn’t really open but the throw went there anyway and great catches were made. Technically, there was one play where he rolled right, then had to cut back all the way across the field left before he spotted the open guy 5 yards in front of him for a dump off, but on every other play once he decided he couldn’t hit his primary guy he was running.
This doesn’t translate to the NFL. Safeties will eat him alive if he can’t scan the field and pick his second and third options in a fraction of a second read. He looks like the second coming of Vince Young to me, only maybe not quite as smart
The other thing stacked against him is the new Reggie regime that isn’t as fascinated by pure athleticism as Al was. Look at the QBs in Green Bay under his watch: Favre and Rogers. Both of them could scramble and keep plays alive with their feet when pressed, but they are much more effective as pocket passers in a prolific, pass first offense.
The thing that will really tell is what kind of QB(s) they bring in to compete with Pryor. If they are pocket passers, then there’s your first nail in the TP coffin.
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:47 pm
Priesttj Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Reggie wanted those players he just didn’t wnat to or couldn’t massage the cap. Edge rushers are at a HIGH premium they are NOT cheap by any means.
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Established veteran edge rushers are certainly at a premium. Not cheap. No other team in the league felt Wimbley was worth more than 7M per year, and that’s on a 5 year contract–a lot of times, much of these long term contracts aren’t paid in reality.
No one is saying Wimbley isn’t good, and a valuable player. But his Raider contract called for him to be paid $11 million per year (more than all free agents signed this year except Mario, same as Vincent Jackson). Reggie Mac cut him about 12 hours before 22.5 million of his contract would have been guaranteed. 11 million is more than 1 1/2 times what any other team was willing to pay him.
Wimbley is a great athlete. He was only a LB 2 years and had a lot of potential. Wish we could have kept him but not at that price. Business is business. No reason Wimbley should have given back Al’s gift, and no reason Reggie should have kept him. If I needed an agent, Joe Linta would be my guy. He really fleeced Al Davis
Situational edge rushers who aren’t well rounded players are much easier to find and cheaper than well rounded guys
Many players will have great sack totals for a year or two, then little. Wimbley had 11 his rookie year and while he’s never matched that has averaged 7 per season. Often, players have their best sack totals in their rookie year because they are used as pass rush specialists and get plenty of breathers
A lot of the best pure pass rushers, especially situational specialists, are rookies or young players, and often have been late draft picks or free agents. They usually also make great special team players. Most successful teams bring in prospect(s) every year for these role.
Most of these players are quick, most fast, many strong and explosive, but some of them are straight line type athletes who may be a little stiff and may have some athletic limitations and be a little harder to develop as well rounded players. Some instinctive pass rushers show little instincts for other aspects of LB (or even DE) play and never develop into well rounded players at those positions.
Kam Wimbley is no doubt a premium athlete. He is very fluid, quick, fast, flexible, agile; has exceptional body control and body balance. He has good strength and can use his arms to shed (but not much shock/strike) and is very well coordinated. He also seems to be smart. Though he was still learning how to play pass defense, his exceptional agility, loose hips for his size, overall athletic ability, and backpedal speed helped him make some excellent plays in pass defense, though he was also completely out of position at times and yielded big plays. I am sure he had a great combine workout. It is hard to find comparable players coming out of college without using a first round draft choice, even below the middle of the first round, unless the player has some major negatives.
However, young pass rush specialists can certainly be found with the draft choices we have. Of course, a guy who doesn’t work out could also be selected. A player who can do everything Wimbley can, unlikely this year.
However, if you look at sack stats, you may be amazed to see how many come from young players, 1st or 2nd year guys often.
A lot of sacks come from effective defensive scheming as much as individual players. The defensive effort to get sacks is much more than just good edge rushers
Kam Wimbley is an excellent edge rusher and superb athlete. His new team says they plan to use him as an every-down DE. Some question whether he has much trench warrior mentality and he has enough sand in his ass to stop the run effectively. He is an exceptional natural knee bender and can get low, so this should help him a lot vs. the run.
Raiders RDE Matt “Sho’Nasty” Shaughnessy probably can’t touch Kam in workouts, but he definitely does have a trench warrior mentality and is a tough, relentless, instinctive football player. I believe his is a much better RDE than Kam Wimbley.
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:52 pm
OLine is set; excellent news!
Vehldeer Carlisle Wisniewski Brisiel Barnes
Barksdale & Campbell as backups, Bruce could actually get some playing time in;
Raiders probably looking at two other OL positions, possibly a premier center; he will have to be really good though to unseat Wisniewski from that position though.
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:54 pm
love the fact that Reggie included “can’t cut it” along with players getting hurt as a reason for signing players.
could be some surprises the final cut week to 53-man roster.
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:57 pm
We may not like some of the moves/non-moves; but as Reggie stated this all we can do this season.
If we are not in the playoff hunt come the final two weeks of the trade deadline someone is getting traded outta here.
Next off season, we will not have to cut a dozen or so players just to get under the cap.
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:59 pm
offense is set other than competition and depth- excellent news
Raiders will be top 5 in scoring TDs this season.
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:04 am
Tebow trade to New York has hit another snag…too funny.
According to NFL.com Tebow has to sign a new contract; Tebow is still counting against Denver’s cap.
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:04 am
YO YO YO WE GOTTA GO
I’m am gonna off-load a steamin duece and ponder the ramifications of not havin Bush on the roster no mo.
I may have to write out a rap, do a video of me duecin, or just plain ponder Bush off yonder.
I don’t like it. Gives me trouble with my constitution.
But as luck might have it, this duece is one for the Smithsonian.
PUSH GRUNT PUSH GRUNT SMOKE A BLUNT
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:07 am
RaiderRetribution Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:04 am
Tebow trade to New York has hit another snag…too funny.
According to NFL.com Tebow has to sign a new contract; Tebow is still counting against Denver’s cap.
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To effin funny. Thats cuz Elway is still learnin on the job. His bromance for PM clouded his thinkin.
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:17 am
The Oracle Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:39 pm
CODE 18 WHIPLASH
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LETS DO IT…but I heard Manning is stealing JaWalrus’ #2 with Donkeys
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:21 am
RM gave an indication perhaps he doesn’t like Pryor when he talked about bringing in a “legitimate” QB as backup.
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:36 am
Wimbley isn’t a bad guy. his agent was right on the mark. Either way he was going to get paid; he knew that the minute he signed his contract last year.
Bush took the best situation approach. Forte has been overutilized for the duration of his career (injury marred 2010 & an injury cut short his productive 2011 year, same as DMAC. umm. . .parallels?). . .
Yet if the Raiders had drafted Ryan Clady instead of DMAC (and subsequently Forte later that draft, as I had hoped), well, it would have been Forte & Bush all along with Veldheer coming on as of recent, making for a four star studded OL. Or don’t you think the Raiders wouldn’t have drafted him in 2010? Think again. . .
But, would shoulda coulda doesn’t do anything for the present; or the future. . .just don’t like T Porter coming to the AFC West (albeit he isn’t the greatest; but if Champ Bailey cycles to free safety, well, have to think Denver will be something approaching special. Man it hurts to even ponder the possibility). . .didn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that out as soon as PM decided Denver was the place to be (his Beverley Hills? Fitting with a Jed Clampett analogy. . .fo y’all old enough to relate. . .)
And Manny Lawson will command about 4 mil per, so write that one off. . .would feel better with a zero or one technique besides Ivey. . .even though the coaches supposedly like him/ Would that be the old or new staff? And how would the new staff know? unless there is a connection someplace there. . .
Perhaps the new regime will find a diamond in the rough for OT (still think Barksdale will be a better OG than ROT), although this is usually not a prerequisite for a ZBS run blocker (although pass blocking is a different matter, especially how the donks defense is sizing up. . .). . .but legacy @ center seems something the new regime is committing themselves to, just like their predecessors. . .
Still, having four three techniques & a undersized RDE (Shonasty as a rush OLB. . .and with his injury marred career dating back to college. . .) still have to think the Raiders will play more 3-4 than 4-3 in the near future. . .perhaps Lawson won’t be a reach to sign. but aren’t LB’s Reggie’s strength? Wanted him for the GM gig, so have to give him a chance. . .like Bartell if he can remain healthy 7 perhaps the comp for the CB position will produce a quality product. . .just a bit frustrated, I guess. . .
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:38 am
Can bruce Campbell make the transition to ZBS ORT? Isn’t the ceberal part of the game his weakness? We’ll see. . .
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:45 am
Still, having four three techniques & a undersized RDE (Shonasty as a rush OLB. . .and with his injury marred career dating back to college. . .) still have to think the Raiders will play more 3-4 than 4-3 in the near future. . .perhaps Lawson won’t be a reach to sign. but aren’t LB’s Reggie’s strength? Wanted him for the GM gig, so have to give him a chance. . .like Bartell if he can remain healthy 7 perhaps the comp for the CB position will produce a quality product. . .just a bit frustrated, I guess. . .
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IMO Sho’Nasty is stout for a 4-3 RDE. I wouldn’t compare him to the 4-3 LDE who is usually a bigger run stuffer, or a 3-4 DE. Many 4-3 RDEs are pure edge rushers that don’t do a damn thing vs. the run. Sho’Nasty is a complete player. He’s kinda stiff athletically for a LB and lateral agility is not his strong point, but he is a FOOTBALL PLAYER.
I checked out your claim that he had a long injury history since college; I see he has had some, but the torn knee ligament was freshman year and the fibula is the smaller leg bone. Hope his shoulder is okay after surgery
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:52 am
Antispy3 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:38 am
Can bruce Campbell make the transition to ZBS ORT? Isn’t the ceberal part of the game his weakness? We’ll see. . .
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I have heard he has a learning problem. He looks like a tackle to me. He needs bend his knees better that’s for sure. Having the lockout last year, new coaches this year who can’t talk to players till april, some kind of offseason knee problem last year hasn’t helped.
You kind of wonder if he should be a defensive lineman but his college coaches felt otherwise and it’s too late now to change. Freak physical ability is not nearly as much of a positive for OL, and that seems to be about all he has going for him.
He does show a few flashes and looked like he’s starting to figure it out last year but time is running out. It’s hard to keep extra OLs on roster since they can’t cover kicks
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:14 am
Still, having four three techniques
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overloaded here, but if we did go to a 3-4 all these guys could make good 3-4 DE. Someone like Kelly could be worth a lot in a trade if a contending team has a stud DL go down before the trade deadline
surprising to me that Reggie Mac didn’t mention a NT/ DT run stuffer. In Green Bay I remember they had that big space eater I think his name was something like Gilbert? Brown? . Last year I think Denver even in 4-3 lined up Broderick Bunkley on Satele’s nose and it was a battle. Bunkley was not a space eater type, he was on the move a bit, but he can control blockers and has a strong base
It’s interesting to note that if we had 2 NTs we could use all our 3-T DTs as 3-4 DE and have a great rotation.
Raiders haven’t developed a good LB since Eric Barton was drafted last millenium. I expect that to change.
I kinda like the 3-4, beyond the unpredictability, because from a personnel standpoint you get aggression and speed for special teams kick coverage, and the LBs don’t need to have as complete a game, can come in as rookies with a specialty and be groomed to be more complete players and worked into the lineup gradually.
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:40 am
We may not like some of the moves/non-moves; but as Reggie stated this all we can do this season.
If we are not in the playoff hunt come the final two weeks of the trade deadline someone is getting traded outta here.
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Reggie Mac said they can still restructure contracts to get cap space and they’re looking at bringing in more free agents late. There’s a glut of LBs on free agent market, etc
I think they’ll have vet and rookie competition at all but most solid positions this year
the beat writers are saying that Reggie Mac is gonna do whatever he can to get more draft picks, but Reggie Mac doesn’t seem to be saying that in the interview. It’s hard to get value in trades, teams just sign free agents. The beat writers have also told us over the years about how great Jerome Boyd and Keyon Nash were, etc. so…
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:47 am
Antispy3 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:38 am
Can bruce Campbell make the transition to ZBS ORT? Isn’t the ceberal part of the game his weakness? We’ll see. . .
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Campbell played ZB in college favours the left side but is a slow learner,will be intriguing to see what the new staff do with him
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:55 am
Reggie, sign Cedric Benson.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:00 am
Cedric wont come cheap
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:04 am
Cedric doesn’t have many options. He may come cheap.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:28 am
good morning nation
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:29 am
This interview has made me EXTREMELY excited for this draft. Very curious to see what types of football players Reggie picks. A lot of people have made a big deal about the limited amount of picks we have, but Its till going to be an exciting draft, as a fan, to see how the draft for our team will be looking, going forward. I’m ready.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:44 am
Not that I dislike Shonasty (I really do like him) but he gives up @ least 25 lbs against LOT’s (hurt his shoulder against the Jets Ferguson, who is a pro bowler, and all three LOT’s in the division are quality & physical). . .he’s listed @ 270. he’s a bit lanky as well so I would not consider him stout. . .his center of gravity is a bit high to be considered stout. It’s not like he’s built like Dwight Freeney or Elvis Dumerville, who naturally can get under the LOT’s pad level. . . he is a gamer & battler bit I have to think this contributed to his shoulder injury. . .
Even if Campbell played in a ZBS in college he seems better suited as a power blocker. . .he whiffed alot in college from what I understand. . .
What is the extent of hShonastie’s shoulder injury in the first place? Was it rotator cuff, A/C joint or what? I believe surgery wasn’t performed but was this @ the sake of recovery or was just rest & rehab sufficient?
Also; no matter what the defensive set 3-4 or 4-3 a two gap run stuffer is required. . .
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:56 am
Reggie came into a messy situation with the Raiders, and the salary cap issues.
He had to make some choices; some decisions. He could have decided to just “clean up” a little, or he could have “knocked the whole building down and rebuilt.”
To me it looks like he took the moderate approach of “gutting the structure and redecorating.”
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:57 am
imo
Bryant 2011 > Shaughnessy 2010
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:03 am
LET’S SEE IF/HOW THE LEAGUE CAN SCREW THE RAIDERS ON THE COMPENSATORY PICKS..
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:14 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Happy Aloha Friday!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:18 am
Aloha Hwnrdr, good morning Dirt-Lot
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:22 am
I’m a little surprised that there was no discussions with M. Bush during free agency. No “keep in touch”, “let us try to match your best offer”, none of that. Maybe $14M with 7 Gtd is too much, but Reggie Mac seems out of touch in that interview, unless he’s being purposely coy. He stood by and approved of $7.5M for one season for Seymour, but can’t find a way to move around money to secure Bush. It’s not so much that he let him go, but that he didn’t even bother to try.
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:24 am
Really wished we had a first round pick because i would want to draft Devon Still. DT from Penn State. He has to be one of the best DT in the draft. My friend played with him at howard highschool in delaware. He will be good in the NFL.
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:26 am
ANOTHER MONTH UNTIL THE DRAFT.THE SCHEDULE SOULD BE TRICKLING OUT IN THECOMMING WEEKS.THAT WILL GIVE THE SEMI-PRO’S SOMETHING..
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:30 am
I think the schedule comes out right before the draft, huh? That will be good…see if we can go to Baltimore this year! Also…depending on the prime time schedule…see which ones I have to give up also!
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:33 am
BET THE OAKLAND-DENVER MATCH UP WILL BE SUN OR MON NIGHT OPENER..GET PEYTON ON EARLY & OFTEN WHILE HE IS HEALTHY.
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:34 am
At the least, we should be able to get a decent compensatory pick for Bush in next years draft. I’ll take it. Because I am confident that we will not have a problem replacing his production.
Best thing that happens is Bush has a good season in Chicago and nets us a nice 3rd rounder.
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:37 am
453.DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:33 am
BET THE OAKLAND-DENVER MATCH UP WILL BE SUN OR MON NIGHT OPENER..GET PEYTON ON EARLY & OFTEN WHILE HE IS HEALTHY.
I’m hoping it’s Sunday night…that way I can take off on Monday, and still sleep in Sunday morning because we don’t have to be there til Noon right?
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:38 am
COMP PICKS START AT THE END OF THE 3RD ROUND # 97 IS EARLYST COMP PICK POSSABLE.
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:43 am
HWNRDR,IF IT’S SUNDAY NIGHT GAME,WE WILL BE PARTY’N AT UR PLACE ALL SATURDAY NIGHT.NO SLEEP ALLOWD..
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:47 am
457.DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:43 am
HWNRDR,IF IT’S SUNDAY NIGHT GAME,WE WILL BE PARTY’N AT UR PLACE ALL SATURDAY NIGHT.NO SLEEP ALLOWD..
LOL, Hey…I’m down with that!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:49 am
BUSH & WIMBLEY SHOULD BE WORTH A LATE COMP PICK EACH I WOULD THINK..
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:50 am
IN 2013 OF COURSE
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:56 am
Good morning Nation.
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:57 am
DLF,
I don’t know if we will get a comp pick for Wimbley. He wasn’t a FA. We cut him.
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:57 am
post 62 see post 23
agreed
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:59 am
RAIDER O,U R CORRECT SIR.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:00 am
post 67 i didnt think about that ,you could be on to something
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:04 am
god morning a.m. crew
DIRT hwnrdr guest O .
HAPPY FRICKIN FRIDAY !!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:05 am
yeah that first raider bronco home game will be crazy and should be a real sell out. You know most sell outs mt davis still has some empty patches. Should be 100 percent full.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:06 am
*good
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:06 am
So Reggie thinks this team is ready, but we still need a starting OLB and depth.
Based on that:
LDE: Bryant, Brodine as a Nickel pass rusher
DT: Seymour/ Houston
DT: TK/ Houston
RDE: Shaughnessy
SLB: Curry
MLB: McClain
WLB: ?
CB: Bartell, DVD
CB: Spencer, Chekwa
SS: Branch, MM
FS: Huff
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:07 am
Morning Mike.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:08 am
Good Morning Mike, O!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:12 am
I still think we should add a NT and another edge rusher. Our offense is ready. We just need to add depth.
QB: CP, TP, ?
RB: DMAC, Jones, ?
FB: Reece, Gordon
TE: Ausberry, Myers, Gordon, Reece
WR: DHB, Moore, Ford, Murphy
LT: Veldheer
LG: CC, Campbell/ Barksdale
C: Wiz
RG: Brisiel
RT: Barnes, Campbell/ Barksdale
All we need is to add depth.
We Will Win The West.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:14 am
Add a backup RB, 1-2 more WRs, another backup QB, and OL depth.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:19 am
yeah atleast 2 more wr are needed. Less than 4 mil in cap room? Raiders actally do have alot of needs. Will be tuff. Bring in TO. Ha ha just kidding
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:20 am
[...] Wisniewski is moving back to center, but McKenzie wouldn’t rule out drafting a center and moving Wisniewski back to guard. ..if we get another center, like, `we [...]
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:23 am
Actually the raiders may be able to bring in TO for a taco bell 12 pack and a pepsi. Get the deal done Reggie!
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:31 am
At this point WR, is an even less priority that RB, and QB.
“if” you are going to pick up a WR, I would bring DHAGAN back into the fold.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:32 am
I don’t see us signing any more FAs other than OLB and backup QB. The rest will come from the draft, URFAs, and roster cuts.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:33 am
I thought Hagan signed with the Bills.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:35 am
UFFA’s
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:36 am
OK you have to admit when was the last time you heard a GM as open as McKenzie? Man, he answered each question straight froward w/ NO BS!!!!
If Al was still in charge you would have never heard that from him or the head coach they would have been talking in code. LOL!!!
We still need alot more hoes field on this team thoguh we are moving in the right direction.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:38 am
UDFA’s
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:38 am
479.Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:33 am
I thought Hagan signed with the Bills.
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Yep! Read that yesterday.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:38 am
you are right. Hagan just signed on the 19th with buf.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:39 am
wr is an issue. Put it this way currently the raiders don’t have enough wr’s for a 5 wide set. The current core of wr is not all that. Injuries also?
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:43 am
478.Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:32 am
I don’t see us signing any more FAs other than OLB and backup QB. The rest will come from the draft, URFAs, and roster cuts.
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I guess it does make sense for Rbs since there are so many out there on the market, but no doubt we need one! It would be a miracle if DMAC and Taiwan make it to the playoffs.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:44 am
What Playoffs? Did I just say playoffs???? LMBO!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:46 am
We will surprise this year because everyone is writing us off! That is my story and I am sticking to it!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:46 am
485.RaidO Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:39 am
wr is an issue. Put it this way currently the raiders don’t have enough wr’s for a 5 wide set. The current core of wr is not all that. Injuries also?
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True, but who else is out there? Do we want Tedd Ginn?? He gets the drop as well. If Al was stilla round we would have signed the guy. : )
Plus, we have DHB to stretch the field. No $ to get a big name WR.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:49 am
RaidO Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:39 am
wr is an issue. Put it this way currently the raiders don’t have enough wr’s for a 5 wide set. The current core of wr is not all that. Injuries also?
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Current Raids WR corp per Raiders.com…
Ford, Jacoby
Heyward-Bey, Darrius
Jones, Derrick
McGee, Eddie
Moore, Denarius
Murphy, Louis
Palmer Raved about the young un heard of wides. Could he be talking about McGee and Jones????
This is symantics however not sure how much 5 wide we ran last year? I like the concept however, if we do have a need I am sure our GM will find a WR in UDFA or FA market. Doubt very seriously we draft WR.
Final note, our WR core is all that and then some IMO…
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:51 am
Raiders going to win the west? Yeah then you realize DHB is the raiders #1 wr. Lol season over. No i hope DHB a has victor cruz break out year with moore right with him.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:52 am
My 4 wide set of DMO, LMURPHY, JFORD, DHB would be tough to defend…
Who gets coverage rolled?
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:55 am
Raiders defense kept them from winning the west last year. It wasnt the lack of not having 6 Quality WR’s…
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:56 am
Ginn signed yesterday for a year with the 9ers!
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:58 am
Ginn would have been good as a 5WR and PR duties.
Palmer likes the young guns he has been working with…
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:06 am
FA TE Joel Dreesen signed with Denver to go with Tracy Porter. And the 49ers signed Josh Johnson.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:14 am
Josh Johnson > Alex Smith
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:15 am
I knew a couple days ago when Portet was meeting with Denver that he would sign, that sucks.
I guess the Raids didn’t have as much salary cap room as most of us thought.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:19 am
Raiders cash strapped at the worst possible time.
1. They were very close
2. Denver is upgrading
3. Chiefs are upgrading
This will be a very tough AFC West this year.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:19 am
Thec – I am with you but recall last year all these guys could not make it through the year. All of them were injured and all of them rely on their speed to make plays over ability still to much in my book.
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490.Thec Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:49 am
RaidO Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:39 am
wr is an issue. Put it this way currently the raiders don’t have enough wr’s for a 5 wide set. The current core of wr is not all that. Injuries also?
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Current Raids WR corp per Raiders.com…
Ford, Jacoby
Heyward-Bey, Darrius
Jones, Derrick
McGee, Eddie
Moore, Denarius
Murphy, Louis
Palmer Raved about the young un heard of wides. Could he be talking about McGee and Jones????
This is symantics however not sure how much 5 wide we ran last year? I like the concept however, if we do have a need I am sure our GM will find a WR in UDFA or FA market. Doubt very seriously we draft WR.
Final note, our WR core is all that and then some IMO…
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:21 am
First, to admit, DHB sucked. But if he can make the amount of improvement this season that he made last year over his first 2, then hes going to be good.
There are only a few WRs that I would take over DHB after the catch. Hes just too strong and fast to be easily taken down.
Hopefully, hes working on his pass catching RIGHT NOW.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:21 am
Thec Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:55 am
Raiders defense kept them from winning the west last year. It wasnt the lack of not having 6 Quality WR’s…
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wont agrue that point with ya brother.
How yall doing? hope everything has been good with yall raider brothers. a lot of changes going on around here, hopefully for the better since the cap issue.
RAIDER FAHQIN NATION!
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:21 am
HairyBush, whats up brother ?
got a new handle for ya.
how about HairyPalmer ?? lol lol lol
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:22 am
Agree! But I think McKenzie is doing the right thing. Denver looked like they were having a rebuild last year, look at all the players they loss, no big signings, QB problems, and next thing you know they win the west.
You always have that one team under the radar that deccides they want to win some games. Hopefully, that team is the Raiders.
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499.wasbanned Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:19 am
Raiders cash strapped at the worst possible time.
1. They were very close
2. Denver is upgrading
3. Chiefs are upgrading
This will be a very tough AFC West this year.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:22 am
Palmer Raved about the young un heard of wides. Could he be talking about McGee and Jones????
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I think he is talking about Ausberry.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:23 am
503.R8ER MIKE Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:21 am
HairyBush, whats up brother ?
got a new handle for ya.
how about HairyPalmer ?? lol lol lol
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LOL LOL LOL!!!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:24 am
I think that there are a lot of teams that would love to have our WR group. Go over every roster, and just in terms of TALENT, its hard to argue that we dont have a top 5 TALENTED WR group. Its just a matter of experience with our WRs. I think that 2 1000 yard WRs is definitely in our reach this season.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:25 am
yall think if al was still around we wouldnt have lost who we lost and maybe picked up some big names in FA?
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:26 am
*********Breaking News!!*****************
Reports are coming in that the Raiders are in talks with the Green Bay Packers. Reportedly, the Green Bay Packers are considering and offer for QB Aaron Rodgers. The Raiders have offered Carson Palmer, Darren McFadden, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Matt Shaugnessy, next years 1st round pick, and two 2nd round picks.
WOW!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:26 am
492.Thec Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:52 am
My 4 wide set of DMO, LMURPHY, JFORD, DHB would be tough to defend…
Who gets coverage rolled?
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If these guys would ever get consitant Thec they could be scary!!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:27 am
SouthTexasRaider, all is good Brother…1 NATION…
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:27 am
Fire Del Negro!
Sign Manny Lawson or Rocky McIntoch!
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:28 am
508.SouthTexasRaider Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:25 am
yall think if al was still around we wouldnt have lost who we lost and maybe picked up some big names in FA?
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Yeah, Al would over spenf for at least one or two new toys a year. He was Big Baller style!!! : )
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:30 am
If these guys would ever get consitant Thec they could be scary!!!!
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I hate playing the coulda, shoulda, woulda game however, Injuries kept this team from being a top 5 offense last year.
Palmer working with these guys, and gets a full camp with them….
Fck manning, roll with the NATION…
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:32 am
With Palmer with a whole season working with htese guys that could get done.
I tell you the one WR I am really excited about watching play is D Moore. Smooth should be killing them this year with a whole off season working with Palmer.
Also hopefully McKenzie with his eye for talent can find another Victor Cruze type WR out there. I thought the player was Hagan for us last year but Jackson did not. One of the worse moves I think he made on the team. I am no Hue hater…..
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507.John David Booty Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:24 am
I think that there are a lot of teams that would love to have our WR group. Go over every roster, and just in terms of TALENT, its hard to argue that we dont have a top 5 TALENTED WR group. Its just a matter of experience with our WRs. I think that 2 1000 yard WRs is definitely in our reach this season.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:32 am
If Al Davis were still alive, you’d be cheering in the off-season, and crying during the regular season. Just like the last 10 seasons
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:36 am
Some people have no shame. They are willing to insult a dead man?!
RIP Al and thank you for everything. I appreciate it.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:36 am
“If Al Davis were still alive, you’d be cheering in the off-season, and crying during the regular season. Just like the last 10 seasons”
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AMEN!!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:36 am
We should have run away with the division last year. That is fully on Hue Jackson. This Raider team is LOADED. The reason Dungver went all in is Carson Palmer. Most of you don’t realize it but we have a pro bowl Q, a possible league MVP RB, and the best young WR corp in the league and a solid Oline. What does Dungver have? Willis McGehee? How’s about KC? They’re gonna win it with Matt Cassell? Puh-leeze. And SD just held a rummage sale.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:36 am
It may appear that the other teams are improving as hey are making a lot of big moves.
I would point to the fact, we have not seen what our coaches have cooked up for these guys on the D side of the ball.
Being cap strapped, the scheme and coaches will play a vital role in the short/long term success.
All the changes we made, and the new GM’s eye for talent should spell success however, this may take time.
The AFC west will not be the doormat confrence this year…All teams will be a tough out for the whole NFL.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:36 am
508.SouthTexasRaider Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:25 am
yall think if al was still around we wouldnt have lost who we lost and maybe picked up some big names in FA?
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Yeah, Al would over spenf for at least one or two new toys a year. He was Big Baller style!!! : )
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so true. one thing that will always have me wondering is how big al always made it under the cap figure one way or another. i mean, we have what, 10-15+ spots to fill with not much cap space (as per Reggie) and we still need a LB with additional spots as well
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:38 am
514.Thec Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:30 am
If these guys would ever get consitant Thec they could be scary!!!!
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I hate playing the coulda, shoulda, woulda game however, Injuries kept this team from being a top 5 offense last year.
Palmer working with these guys, and gets a full camp with them….
Fck manning, roll with the NATION…
Agreed! What’s up Thec?
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:39 am
Seymour Bush Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:36 am
We should have run away with the division last year. That is fully on Hue Jackson. This Raider team is LOADED. The reason Dungver went all in is Carson Palmer. Most of you don’t realize it but we have a pro bowl Q, a possible league MVP RB, and the best young WR corp in the league and a solid Oline. What does Dungver have? Willis McGehee? How’s about KC? They’re gonna win it with Matt Cassell? Puh-leeze. And SD just held a rummage sale.
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hahhahahahaha….ROFLMAO….Truth
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:40 am
514.Thec Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:30 am
If these guys would ever get consitant Thec they could be scary!!!!
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I hate playing the coulda, shoulda, woulda game however, Injuries kept this team from being a top 5 offense last year.
Palmer working with these guys, and gets a full camp with them….
Fck manning, roll with the NATION…
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Thec, I think you are being factual man. Injuries did hurt our offense big time last year. Every time you wanted to see them at full force another WR was going down. That is why I give Hue credit for creatively pulling off some wins.We still need and underneath route WR.Plus Murphy has to step up this year or he should be cut!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:40 am
Hwnrdr, whats good Brother?
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:41 am
Reports are coming in. Deal is done!
You fans wanted your big splash/blockbuster deal!!! You got it!!!
Aaron Rodgers to the Raiders!!!
Goodbye Carson Palmer, DMC, DHB, and Shaugnessy…and a boat load of our future draft picks.
Welcome to the nation AARON RODGERS!!! WOW!!!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:42 am
KoolKell Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:32 am
If Al Davis were still alive, you’d be cheering in the off-season, and crying during the regular season. Just like the last 10 seasons
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tru tru.
all too familiar with those seasons, lol.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:43 am
QB: CP, TP, Lechler
RB: DMAC, Reece, Jones
FB: Reece, Tonga
TE: Ausberry, Myers, Gordon,
WR: Moore, Ford, DHB, McGee, Murphy, Jones, maybe even Ausberry?
I think we’ll be in okay shape on the O side of the ball.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:43 am
This place is a zoo!
Who gave the monkeys keyboards, and where is the zoo keeper?
Damn Monkeys.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:44 am
523.Thec Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:39 am
Seymour Bush Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:36 am
We should have run away with the division last year. That is fully on Hue Jackson. This Raider team is LOADED. The reason Dungver went all in is Carson Palmer. Most of you don’t realize it but we have a pro bowl Q, a possible league MVP RB, and the best young WR corp in the league and a solid Oline. What does Dungver have? Willis McGehee? How’s about KC? They’re gonna win it with Matt Cassell? Puh-leeze. And SD just held a rummage sale.
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hahhahahahaha….ROFLMAO….Truth
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LOL!!! I am with you except for the probowler Palmer…Maybe this year after a full year but you can’t throw those INTS like he did last year and be considered elite!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:44 am
Bears RB Marion Barber, expected to be released, is reportedly drawing interest from the Rams and Eagles.
Barber would be purely a backup for either team, replacing Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown respectively. He won’t be guaranteed to make a roster this summer after averaging a paltry 3.5 yards per carry over the past two seasons.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:44 am
Hey Thec…all good brother! It’s Friday here in the Bay! I’m hearing rain all weekend though…:(
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:45 am
Freckled face, don’t you have anything better to do? I know it’s spring break but come on! Get a life.
Didn’t your folks ever tell you that when grown folks are talking you should keep quiet? Or if you don’t have anything intelligent to say, don’t say anything at all?
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:46 am
Yeah, except for QB back up, RB back up, one more WR for depth.
Defense…………We need help!
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528.raiderjhawk Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:43 am
QB: CP, TP, Lechler
RB: DMAC, Reece, Jones
FB: Reece, Tonga
TE: Ausberry, Myers, Gordon,
WR: Moore, Ford, DHB, McGee, Murphy, Jones, maybe even Ausberry?
I think we’ll be in okay shape on the O side of the ball.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:46 am
#529
Please leave your racist comments at home.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:46 am
CJ Legend 34, exactly… Whats also missed is the “chemistry” component. This may sound crazy however, watch the games where DMO and DHB are both playing. DHB game elevated when DMO was on the Field.
LMURPHY needs to step his game waaaaayyyy up. He may ave not been fully recovered….
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:47 am
Don’t forget that Barber screwed the Bears really bad with his two fumbles in a must win game… I used to like the Barbarian but now I dont want him.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:48 am
raiderjhawk Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:45 am
Freckled face, don’t you have anything better to do? I know it’s spring break but come on! Get a life.
Didn’t your folks ever tell you that when grown folks are talking you should keep quiet? Or if you don’t have anything intelligent to say, don’t say anything at all
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lol, no schit bro. its annoying having to scroll through this dudes stupid comments.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:49 am
Reggie is on the mark Taiwan and DMAC are getting the message as well as ROMAC! If you don’t perform in all areas of your game you will be gone! No more pampered oh you are not 100% , I don’t know I have to wait and hear what the medical staff has to say bull!
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:49 am
I saw a tweet a few days back that the Whiners have sold out their season tickets. It’s pretty sad to see we, Raiders struggling to sell our season tickets when the rates are so cheap this year. Just $260 for Mt Davis and in some sections as low as $360 or $460 for the season. I hope the base is better this year. My ticket rep said ticket sales are the best in the last 6+ years.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:49 am
Just say no to Marion the Librarian.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:49 am
Hwnrdr, Ahhhh the rain…Thats what I miss about the bay area. They grey sky, and the rain…
The bay weather reminds me of London…
Anywho I am out guys…Everyone enjoy the day.
1 NATION
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:49 am
I think Reece could make a fine RB with Tonga blocking, he could spell DMC.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:50 am
barbarian was good and tough until he slimmed down when he was in dallas. once he did that his production dropped and was released that off-season
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:52 am
Who is gonna be reggies olb? And why didnt he mention back up qb?
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 am
Tongas gone
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 am
537.raiderjhawk Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:47 am
Don’t forget that Barber screwed the Bears really bad with his two fumbles in a must win game… I used to like the Barbarian but now I dont want him.
Also, don’t forget the running out of bounds that would have sealed the game against Denver…unfortunately, SD would have went to the playoffs!
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 am
******BREAKING NEWS**********
Raiderjcock and goSouth Texas Raider are inquiring about starring in the sequel to Broke Back Mountain.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 am
When was he released?
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 am
540.kokomo Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:49 am
I saw a tweet a few days back that the Whiners have sold out their season tickets. It’s pretty sad to see we, Raiders struggling to sell our season tickets when the rates are so cheap this year. Just $260 for Mt Davis and in some sections as low as $360 or $460 for the season. I hope the base is better this year. My ticket rep said ticket sales are the best in the last 6+ years.
Yes it has! But it needs to get better! Hopefully winning shall cure that too!
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:54 am
546.Marks hair Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 am
Tongas gone
WHAT?
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:55 am
Starting qb and league leading rusher go down and you miss the playoffs my one game? If AL was still alive he would have done everything possiable to keep the team together with a few upgrades and a new DC. Thats what should of happpen. They were close.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:56 am
I thought he was gone like a month ago.. Maybe im too hi right now.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:57 am
All these big signings are nothing but ego boosts. Most times they don’t work out and the teams don’t improve. Nnamdi and Philly were a prime example. Reggie White was an exception to the rule. The improvement in coaching will be the biggest factor this year. By the way, if there was a game Sunday, would McFadden be ready or is he still day to day?
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:58 am
Tongas not gone, he’s listed on the Raiders website.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:58 am
By the way, if there was a game Sunday, would McFadden be ready or is he still day to day?
Good one ExLa!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:00 am
LMBO!!!
When the only way you give your team props in the off season is by talking about how all of their free agents are being sined because their talent is respected and in demand across the league, you may have trouble.
Who cares how much other teams like our players when they are taking them. LMAO!!!!! This guy wants me to get excited because another kid is taking my toys away? I don’t think so!!!
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http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2012/3/23/2896745/oakland-raiders-most-in-demand-team-in-free-agency#storyjump
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:01 am
554.exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:57 am
All these big signings are nothing but ego boosts. Most times they don’t work out and the teams don’t improve. Nnamdi and Philly were a prime example. Reggie White was an exception to the rule. The improvement in coaching will be the biggest factor this year. By the way, if there was a game Sunday, would McFadden be ready or is he still day to day?
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Very true!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:01 am
558.CJ Legend 34 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:01 am
554.exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:57 am
All these big signings are nothing but ego boosts. Most times they don’t work out and the teams don’t improve. Nnamdi and Philly were a prime example. Reggie White was an exception to the rule. The improvement in coaching will be the biggest factor this year. By the way, if there was a game Sunday, would McFadden be ready or is he still day to day?
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Very true!
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You mean like when we signed Randy Moss. : )
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:01 am
If AL was still alive he would have done everything possiable to keep the team together with a few upgrades and a new DC. Thats what should of happpen. They were close.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
As far as I know we kept our strongest unit together, and added an upgrade at G. Losing is a backup RB is not that big of a deal.
Our defense lost its starting CB and our Nickel pass rusher. We added another CB who I don’t think can be worse than Routt.
The only real lose so far is Wimbley our nickel pass riser. I’m sure we can find a player capable of rushing the passer and getting 7 sacks for a lot less than $11 million.
We Will Win The West!!
Ban the trolls!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:02 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:21 am
HairyBush, whats up brother ?
got a new handle for ya.
how about HairyPalmer ?? lol lol lol
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not bad lol
Hairypalmer and her 5 friends possibly?
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:02 am
Loss*
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:03 am
556.hwnrdr Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:58 am
By the way, if there was a game Sunday, would McFadden be ready or is he still day to day?
Good one ExLa!
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My guess is it would be a day by day situation.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:08 am
Confirmed.. Im really hi..
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:19 am
Free agent SS Brian Dawkins says his neck injury is 100 percent recovered, and the numbness is gone from his fingers.
Dawkins describes his late-season injury as a pinched nerve that simply needed recovery time. The 38-year-old remains undecided about playing in 2012. After Mike Adams signed in Denver, Dawkins may not be welcomed back.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:22 am
Dawkins is a warrior. I wish we had him in his prime.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:22 am
ESPN has confirmed that the Raiders have brought back Justin Fargas.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:25 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:27 am
Jeff Saturday close to signing with the Pack!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:28 am
What’s up DMAC?
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:28 am
And now its official! Saturday to Green Bay!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:29 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:28 am
What’s up DMAC?
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Nothing much man.
Blessed to still be breathing.
+ Its Friday.
Wassup w/ you?
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:30 am
Hwnrdr Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:28 am
And now its official! Saturday to Green Bay!
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Definitely glad he didnt go to Denver. Saturday and Peyton have uncanny chemistry.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:30 am
I think we will stay with 4-3 base defense based on what we did in FA and Reggie’s interview.
We would need more than just an OLB if we were switching to 3-4?
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:31 am
Marks hair Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:08 am
Confirmed.. Im really hi..
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you lucky bastard!! lol lol
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:31 am
Is Reggie’s freckled face MR or that guy who claimed to be a seahawks or chargers fan during last year, i forgot his name..
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:31 am
Morning DMAC.
Portet signed with Denver.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:32 am
All good DMAC! Yup, it’s Friday and I’m alive!
With Baseball starting soon…should get interesting!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:32 am
575.R8ER MIKE Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:31 am
Marks hair Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:08 am
Confirmed.. Im really hi..
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you lucky bastard!! lol lol
LOL!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:32 am
we need to sign someone legitimate today …
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:35 am
Mike,
You need to move to CA. WTF are you doing over there? We have legal greens and a variety of good Bush.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:35 am
Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:31 am
Morning DMAC.
Portet signed with Denver.
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FK you Portet.
Your now a Donkey.
Hope D.Moe burns his ass deep a few times next season.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:37 am
Reggies Freckled Face Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:22 am
ESPN has confirmed that the Raiders have brought back Justin Fargas.
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Enough. Reported to Jon Becker and Steve Corkran.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:37 am
OK
Laugh if you want, but my A’s are going to surprise the league baby.
We’ll be much improved this season.
Let’s go Oakland!!!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:38 am
DMAC Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:37 am
OK
Laugh if you want, but my A’s are going to surprise the league baby.
We’ll be much improved this season.
Let’s go Oakland!!!!!
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CODE GREEn & GOLD
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:38 am
Duck,
You were right about the CB position. I think Reggie agrees with you. Our starters should be Bartell and Spencer.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:40 am
Code Black with Sirens and Flashing Lights.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:42 am
Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:38 am
Duck,
You were right about the CB position. I think Reggie agrees with you. Our starters should be Bartell and Spencer.
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I think Underwood/Check are going to give Spencer a run for his $$ though.
Bartell for sure, but still a little ??? there for the other spot.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:42 am
Champ and T Portet at CB, ED and Von M as edge rushers, PM at QB. That’s not bad.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:43 am
Someone brought this one up last night I think.
I’m lovin it.
OPERATION NECKBREAKER 2012
lol
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:43 am
I think the Raiders are still going to add to the CB position, but it won’t be anyone high-profile. We’ll see some FAs added after the draft, as well as some UDFAs. Raiders might draft one, too, but I think they’re going to focus on LB and DL in the draft.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:44 am
Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:42 am
Champ and T Portet at CB, ED and Von M as edge rushers, PM at QB. That’s not bad.
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No fear!!!
CP and DMAC are here!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:45 am
I hope Spencer pans out for us.
Dude was getting burnt in frisco.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:45 am
I still think WWWTW, but we can’t afford injuries or mistakes. This division improved a lot this offseason (except SD).
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:47 am
Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:35 am
Mike,
You need to move to CA. WTF are you doing over there? We have legal greens and a variety of good Bush.
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LOL LOL LOL so true. have been out that way a few times in years past and really liked it. great weather beautiful girls and the greens are great !!even smoked down a couple trees in a sports bar with the bartender !! couldnt smoke a cigarette in the bar but burning a joint was ok !!! lol lol lol
but i got to stay on the right coast because of family and stuff. plus i have to spread the gospil of the RAIDER NATION to all these east coast fools !!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:47 am
*******************BREAKING NEWS**********************
Reggies’ Freckled Face smashes competition for lead role in Bend But Dont BrakeBack Mountain. Sources say his own personal living expierence is what helped blow his competitors away and leaving them in the dust for the lead role. He is primed to win the best actess award this year.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:47 am
584.DMAC Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:37 am
OK
Laugh if you want, but my A’s are going to surprise the league baby.
We’ll be much improved this season.
Let’s go Oakland!!!!!
Hey, remember, I’m an A’s fan as well!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:48 am
Mike, preach it brother!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:48 am
Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:45 am
I still think WWWTW, but we can’t afford injuries or mistakes. This division improved a lot this offseason (except SD).
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So did we. We got the biggest upgrade. (west)
We finally have someone else who is going to be calling plays on the D, who’s name is not Al.
R.I.P Al Davis
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:48 am
dam where is that sports bar at?
might need to take a road trip soon, lol
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:51 am
SouthTexasRaider Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:48 am
dam where is that sports bar at?
might need to take a road trip soon, lol
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somewhere near Huntington Beach.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:51 am
SouthTexasRaider Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:48 am
dam where is that sports bar at?
might need to take a road trip soon, lol
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Just meet me out in front of the bar.
We’ll burn one.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:51 am
U 2 Mike.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:53 am
Mike,
I have been trying to move out of CA since I got married (I’m trying to save more money), but I can’t leave. I love SD, CA.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:53 am
SWEET !!!
nothing wrong with a good ole forest fire
from time to time !!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:55 am
where you trying to move to ?
and with legal weed why ??
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:55 am
O, I used to live in Chula Vista back in 89. Behind the Big Bear shopping center! I remember back then, there were a lot of Samoan gangs next door in National City!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:55 am
Weather, ocean, SAND (I know, I know), greens, Bush, and Mexico.
Viva LE MEXICO!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:57 am
dayum that sounds like a plan to me brothas. i will take you up on that offer when i make it out there DMAC.
ive seen our Raiders play live (mainly against the texas teams) but never in oakland. im trying to plan a trip to catch my first home game this season. i tell everyone i will shed a tear when i walk in that stadium, lol.
all the way from deep deeeeeep south texas…….RAIDER FAHQIN NATION BABY!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:57 am
OK
So my bracket didn’t go as well as I planned it (33 out of 52), but I still have Kentucky and Kansas in the finals w/ Kentucky taking it all.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:57 am
605.R8ER MIKE Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:53 am
SWEET !!!
nothing wrong with a good ole forest fire
from time to time !!
LMAO! Best way to prevent forest fires is to smoke it right?
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:58 am
I like what Reggie’s doing with the team and what he has to work with. As he said, find a starting LB and then it’s depth at the positions.
I’m just worried still that the coaching staff (unproven on HC and DC, and conservative mostly unsuccessful as OC) can work out the best way to utilize the unique type of players that we have (which was the type that Al drafted – more athletes, speed etc.)
We can utilize them – Hue proved that on offense. And if put into good positions they can cause a lot of damage.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:58 am
609.SouthTexasRaider Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:57 am
dayum that sounds like a plan to me brothas. i will take you up on that offer when i make it out there DMAC.
ive seen our Raiders play live (mainly against the texas teams) but never in oakland. im trying to plan a trip to catch my first home game this season. i tell everyone i will shed a tear when i walk in that stadium, lol.
all the way from deep deeeeeep south texas…….RAIDER FAHQIN NATION BABY!
Just hit us up when you can make it! We’ll have the taigate waiting!
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:58 am
Some where houses don’t cost 1/2 million for an avg home in a nice area.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:59 am
SouthTexasRaider Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:57 am
dayum that sounds like a plan to me brothas. i will take you up on that offer when i make it out there DMAC.
ive seen our Raiders play live (mainly against the texas teams) but never in oakland. im trying to plan a trip to catch my first home game this season. i tell everyone i will shed a tear when i walk in that stadium, lol.
all the way from deep deeeeeep south texas…….RAIDER FAHQIN NATION BABY!
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Yeah we need to hook up at the game.
Hwnrdr and a few others always hook up at the games to tailgate.
You need to join the club brother.
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:00 am
Hwnrdr,
I worked at the mile of cars for a few years. Ever been to Tacos El Gordo?
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:01 am
Hwnrdr,
Btw, We have a semi from that area.
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:02 am
so you are moving to fantasy land O ?
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:02 am
O Dog,
You ever been to the panocha mojada?
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:03 am
LMAO
Naw I’m just fk’n w/ you.
Look it up to see what it means.
lol
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:06 am
616.Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:00 am
Hwnrdr,
I worked at the mile of cars for a few years. Ever been to Tacos El Gordo?
617.Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:01 am
Hwnrdr,
Btw, We have a semi from that area.
Tacos El Gordo? Not sure. Been too long since I’ve been down there. A semi? Who?
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:06 am
DMAC an Hwnrdr that is one big @ss 10-4 for dam sure.
One of my main “have to” on my list to do is attend a home game. i just have a feeling a lot of pictures need to be taken cause i probably wont remember, lol
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:06 am
HC seems like a good guy.
How’s DC gonna hold up calling the defense and running the defense for himself for the first time on any level?
He can lean on HC for help….but, is a pretty big leap from never even doing it in college to doing it in the NFL.
And…how much are we going to be able to open up the game on offense with Knapp’s gameplan?
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:07 am
622.SouthTexasRaider Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:06 am
DMAC an Hwnrdr that is one big @ss 10-4 for dam sure.
One of my main “have to” on my list to do is attend a home game. i just have a feeling a lot of pictures need to be taken cause i probably wont remember, lol
LOL, that we can do!
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:10 am
the panocha is seca then its mojada when your done eating there, lol
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:10 am
Mike,
Ever heard of the midwest?
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:14 am
DMAC Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:02 am
O Dog,
You ever been to the panocha mojada?
$$$$$$$$$$
LOL
Si Pinche Cabron.
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:14 am
Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:10 am
Mike,
Ever heard of the midwest?
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nope !! lol lol lol
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:17 am
Hwnrdr,
They have one in Oakland too.
Let the semi disclose that info, if you don’t mind.
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:19 am
hey does Betty Haas still work at the panocha mojada?
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:22 am
Mike,
I lived in Ohio for 4 years. Some of the best times of my life, and it’s cheap. my friend bought a nice house, good size lot, basement, nuce area, and it was less than 260k.
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:28 am
629.Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:17 am
Hwnrdr,
They have one in Oakland too.
Let the semi disclose that info, if you don’t mind.
OK
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:30 am
my wifes family lives near Cleveland Ohio. about a half hour away. not a bad area. but not too much to do other than drink !! so i felt right at home !! lol lol
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:39 am
NFL Network tells Warren Sapp he’s an analyst, not a reporter
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 23, 2012, 11:40 AM EDT
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Warren Sapp’s on-air claim that Jeremy Shockey was the “snitch” who informed the league office about the Saints bounty program has earned him a talking-to from his NFL Network bosses.
In a statement to PFT, NFL Network Senior Vice President of Programming and Production Mark Quenzel said the matter has been addressed with Sapp.
“We have discussed it with Warren and stressed that he is an analyst and not a reporter for NFL Network,” Quenzel said. “In the future, if he comes across something he thinks is news he will let his producers know and before it is reported or Tweeted, that content will be subject to the same verification procedure that our reporters follow.”
Sapp did not name his source for the information about Shockey, which he first posted on Twitter and then reiterated on NFL Network. He said on the air that he had not asked the league office if his source was correct. Shockey has denied that he informed the league office and posted on Twitter what appeared to be a text message from Saints coach Sean Payton absolving Shockey of having anything to do with getting Payton in trouble. Shockey also said he wants the NFL to come down hard on Sapp, saying Sapp should lose his job or at least be suspended or fined.
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Sapp= world class douche
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:45 am
Sapp= world class douche
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Sapp is a typical uneducated thug. Dont even know why the NFL network thinks he is worth anything on their show. Not a Shockey fan here but I hope he sues the heck out of Sapp for this.
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:46 am
Warren Sapp is a zap.
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:47 am
I lived in West Lake for 6 months, and hated it!
The only good thing they had out there was the Flats..and from what I’ve heard, it ain’t out there no more!
Oh…and Christie’s Cabaret!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:47 am
aig-raiders Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:45 am
Sapp= world class douche
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Sapp is a typical uneducated thug. Dont even know why the NFL network thinks he is worth anything on their show. Not a Shockey fan here but I hope he sues the heck out of Sapp for this.
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Exactly, And I think if Shockey did sue it would be a homerun for him! Man it would be great not to hear him anymore. Come to think of it M.Irvin and T.Holt are absolutley terrible to listen to as well! Fire em all!
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:47 am
And I believe Shockey can sue the NFL Network since Sapp works for them. But that would mean Shockey would have to retire from the NFL.
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:49 am
Nice q&a with Reggie McK… onboard with the man: he knows what the team needs and wont overpay…new find us a nice OLB and RB in the draft!
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:50 am
Where is Shockey now?
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:51 am
HairyBush,
Irvin and Sapp make black people look bad. Their loud mouths and behavior do nothing but reinforce the stereo typing of black folks.
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:51 am
Ravens re-signed ILB Jameel McClain.
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Sorry Thec!
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:52 am
Hwnrdr,
I hope I didn’t offend you bro, but I’m not sure the guy would be ok with it after what happened here with B, and we all know what trolls do around here.
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:53 am
One outside LB is the only major issue, every other position we have starters at.
We need depth and competition.
btw, since New Orleans lost their 2nd round draft choice this year (and next), comp picks and every pick after about #55 or so moves up one spot, so Raiders could get #96 overall.
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:56 am
Irving and Sapp are awesome compared to ESPN’s NBA guy Stephen A Smith…he is on his own level when it comes to being annoying, jeeesh, gotta mute the TV when it looks like he is going to start berating his ignorance.
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:57 am
Hwnrdr,
Shockey is a free agent now. He’s not getting much interest now and he should sue the NFL network and Sapp. The NFL Network was stupid enough to put Sapp on their show and allowed him to make that claim. I’m not even a lawyer and even I can tell that the issue is a huge legal liability. A bunch of lawyers are already contacting Shockey to do this. Slam dunk case.
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:58 am
Stephen A Smith is one of the worst guys on tv. Dude is a huge Carmelo homer and mouthpiece.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:00 am
Macho Man Randy Savage Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:56 am
Irving and Sapp are awesome compared to ESPN’s NBA guy Stephen A Smith…he is on his own level when it comes to being annoying, jeeesh, gotta mute the TV when it looks like he is going to start berating his ignorance.
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there is nothing awesome about Sapp and Irvin!
No matter who they are compared to!
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:00 am
644.Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:52 am
Hwnrdr,
I hope I didn’t offend you bro, but I’m not sure the guy would be ok with it after what happened here with B, and we all know what trolls do around here.
No worries O…not offended easily bro!
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:00 am
AIG…if that’s the case, then he should?
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:01 am
my wifes family lives near Cleveland Ohio. about a half hour away. not a bad area. but not too much to do other than drink !! so i felt right at home !! lol lol
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
That’s what I used to do, smoke and drink + other activities. LOL
Maybe I shouldn’t consider it anymore since I don’t drink any more. Everything looks better with alcohol in your system including bush.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:09 am
O Dog,
Fire up a blunt and watch the new smurfs movie.
You’ll like it.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:10 am
Bengals re-signed OT Anthony Collins.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:12 am
O . true story, we were up there for a wedding and after it was over one of my wifes uncles invited us back to their house for a bar-b-q and a bon fire.
i am thinking i am going to get something to eat and sit around a bon-fire. BUT my man filled his grille with wood and lit it on fire !!! bar-b-q bon fire !!
lol lol lol.. will never forget that $hit it was way to funny !!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:14 am
I think Reggie will find a way to land Lawson.
Get a long-term (3 yr)contract for Branch and use that $$$$ to sign Lawson.
That would fill a void.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:17 am
3 comments:
-I’m surprised the Pats want to hang onto Ocho, I saw him as our 3rd or 4th wideout possibly.
-Drew Stanton anyone?
-Everytime I read a writeup on M. Bush that is not local, the media says he is a great pass blocker and great at picking up the blitz. They must be watching different games than I am.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:18 am
Lawson measured 6′ 5″ and 241 pounds; he was clocked at 4.43 seconds in the 40-yard dash, recorded a 39.5 inch vertical jump, and equaled Clay Matthews’s 23 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press at the 2009 Combine.
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Al would of loved drafting this dude.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:19 am
DHB, RoMac and McFadden, please be advised that there are No more scholarships.
I believe and hope that this will be the last year that these players will get away with being non-factors.
DHB–> Made strides last year, BUT, fumbled/dropped in key situations, has yet to get 1000 yards
Ro Mac–> Young player who has shown flashes of brilliance (bye Bye sproles), BUT was slowed by injury and had that killer photo shoot with Alabama police.
McFadden–> No running back is more telented in the League, BUT how long can the team pay top dollar to a RB that only plays 1/2 the season
Guess what, after all this time and at the end of the next season, if these players do not step up they have got to be cut, I’m tired of the ‘potential’ NEVER sprouting into actual production.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:20 am
Defamation suit for Shockley, lmfao.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:21 am
Aig-Raiders, 639
Aig,
Shockey may have a meretorius case against Sapp, Sapp’s employer for slander, which is one prong of defamation.
The problem is the burden of proof Shockey must prove is that Sapp made the claim with what is known as “constitutional malice.”
Constitutional malice comes into play regarding public figures in public controversies. Shockey would have to prove that Sapp willfully and wantonly, and with a desire to harm (Shockey), made the statements accusing Shockey of being an informant.
Constitutional malice is difficult to prove because the Constitutional allows more leeway in loose talk and claims by public figures regarding public matters.
Even though some factoids are incorrect, if the claim is essentially true, that will be a complete defense to slander.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:21 am
Could you ever have imagined Al talking as openly as Reggie? I feel like this big stone has been removed from my back.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:21 am
DHB will ball and continue to grow.
Got your back boy!
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:25 am
Raiders waived FB James McCluskey.
McCluskey spent all of the 2011 season on injured reserve after being signed as an undrafted rookie out of Boston College. His NFL prospects are bleak.
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Who the hell was this dude?
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:25 am
Shockey, Bush, Jason Campbell, Wimbley, and Billeacheat, can all crawl down that feces-hole they came out of and slowly and painfuly descend into hell for I care. Sapp’s a blowhard but he was the only legit talent of all these names. It not his fault Rob Ryan had him playing an DE…a DE for Christs Sake
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:25 am
*****WOW********
Raiders have traded Darren McFadden to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for their 1st round pick and their 5th round pick.
Also, NFL network has reported that the Raiders have signed free agent running back Ryan Grant to a 3yr $8.8 million dollar deal.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:25 am
LMAO Mike.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:27 am
Al drafted the second fastest. Lb that draft, Thomas Howard. The niners drafted Lawson before Al could.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:28 am
DMAC,
I love the smutfs. I used to watch the cartoon when I was a kid.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:28 am
If I could hate anyone, tom “gorrilla face” jackson, he would be at the top of the list. His blatent denver homerism is disgusting….
shannon “horssefaece” sharpe is next in line.
Two azz hats…
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:29 am
I can’t believe people in here are defending a douche bag snitch who has made racial comments. If I were to go on TV and call Shocky a douche bag snitch, there would be NO LAWSUIT, because he is a douche bag racist neandrethal snitch.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:30 am
You cannot be sued for saying rice is white
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:30 am
DMAC Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:51 am
Ravens re-signed ILB Jameel McClain.
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Sorry Thec!
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DAMIT…..We didnt have the cash…Soft market for LB’s
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:33 am
POST-672,EVEN IN A CROWDED THEATER?
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:33 am
DMAC Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:25 am
Raiders waived FB James McCluskey.
McCluskey spent all of the 2011 season on injured reserve after being signed as an undrafted rookie out of Boston College. His NFL prospects are bleak.
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Who the hell was this dude?
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LMAO
We pick him up UDFA last year, he got injuried, and never saw the field…
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:33 am
Reggies Freckled Face Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:25 am
*****WOW********
Raiders have traded Darren McFadden to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for their 1st round pick and their 5th round pick.
Also, NFL network has reported that the Raiders have signed free agent running back Ryan Grant to a 3yr $8.8 million dollar deal.
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Next you’ll be telling me that the Jets gave Sanchez a 40 million contract and then signed Tim Tebow to replace him
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:34 am
*****WOW*****
Internet troll shows persistence.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:35 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:33 am
POST-672,EVEN IN A CROWDED THEATER?
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LOL, patriot act restricts that I think
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:37 am
Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:28 am
DMAC,
I love the smutfs. I used to watch the cartoon when I was a kid.
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Me 2. That’s why you should check it out. Brings back ol’ school memories. (nothing like them ol’ school cartoons though)
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:38 am
Thec
So I guess you heard the news about your boy McClain?
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:39 am
My bad
Didn’t read the post above
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:40 am
Work out a contact for Branch.
Sign Manny!
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
[...] G.M. Reggie McKenzie outlined the changes the Raiders will make on the offensive line this [...]
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
For all you who wanted Marion Barber, he just retired. Sorry for your loss.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:46 am
guest123 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
For all you who wanted Marion Barber, he just retired. Sorry for your loss.
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Clown should have been cut after his debacle against denver….
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:47 am
I wouldn’t mind a young Jackie Battle as our back-up RB, but it is clear that Reggie will draft one in the later rounds or find a undrafted RB.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:47 am
Saturday morning cartoons. I remember my sister bragging that she got up an hour before me and she and had been watching cartoons since 6 am.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:47 am
Slow day in Raider Nation….
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:47 am
Thec Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:46 am
guest123 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
For all you who wanted Marion Barber, he just retired. Sorry for your loss.
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Clown should have been cut after his debacle against denver….
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Hell yeah.
I forgot about that one.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:48 am
bigsnow81 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:47 am
Saturday morning cartoons. I remember my sister bragging that she got up an hour before me and she and had been watching cartoons since 6 am.
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lol
The good ol’ days.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:50 am
http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/videos/WK3-Cant-Miss-Play-McFadden-shows-his-speed/572e4c4c-d77c-42e4-bd93-03cb70c47567
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Can we restructure his contract or have we already?
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:51 am
Speaking of Saturday, he just signed with Green Bay.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
What did Barber do in Denver?
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
Burfict as a project anyone???
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
guest123 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:51 am
Speaking of Saturday, he just signed with Green Bay
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nice segway (sp?)
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:56 am
This month’s ESPN magazine features Seabas wearing almost nothing, kicking the ball. I don’t know about his stomach, but he has leg muscles of steel. No wonder he holds the kicking record.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:58 am
qodrn1 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:56 am
This month’s ESPN magazine features Seabas wearing almost nothing, kicking the ball. I don’t know about his stomach, but he has leg muscles of steel. No wonder he holds the kicking record.
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I’ll pass on that one.
Wouldn’t mind seeing Mrs. McCarthy back on the cover though.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:58 am
666.Reggies Freckled Face Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:25 am
*****WOW********
Raiders have traded Darren McFadden to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for their 1st round pick and their 5th round pick.
Also, NFL network has reported that the Raiders have signed free agent running back Ryan Grant to a 3yr $8.8 million dollar deal.
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Your posts are neither humorous nor creative. They’re just stupid.
I’d say to just go away but that would only encourage an inbred idiot like yourself.
So go ahead and waste your time and post away retard.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 am
Aaron Curry, #Raiders LB spoke earlier about early days in Seattle and now about Oakland defense for 2012. Audio: http://tinyurl.com/76tsmsz
Retweeted by Vittorio Tafur
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 am
CJ Legend 34 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:44 am
523.Thec Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:39 am
Seymour Bush Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:36 am
We should have run away with the division last year. That is fully on Hue Jackson. This Raider team is LOADED. The reason Dungver went all in is Carson Palmer. Most of you don’t realize it but we have a pro bowl Q, a possible league MVP RB, and the best young WR corp in the league and a solid Oline. What does Dungver have? Willis McGehee? How’s about KC? They’re gonna win it with Matt Cassell? Puh-leeze. And SD just held a rummage sale.
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hahhahahahaha….ROFLMAO….Truth
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LOL!!! I am with you except for the probowler Palmer…Maybe this year after a full year but you can’t throw those INTS like he did last year and be considered elite!!!
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Carson has gone to the Pro Bowl twice, so that is not me being wishful, that is a fact. I agree that Palmer HAS to cut down on the picks. No doubt about that, but Carson Palmer is the best Q we have had here, since possibly ever.
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 am
Qodrn1 were you turned on by Sebastian. DUI-skies leg muscles?
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Saturday just signed with Green Bay, excellent Denver had the worst center in the nfl; Seymour, Kelley, Bryant, & Houston are going to have a Manning on the ground all day, jail breaks up the middle!
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:07 pm
qodrn1,
There’s been rumors on here, that say you are a chick. Is that true?
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Did Boss get signed by anyone yet?
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
DMAC Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Did Boss get signed by anyone yet?
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Cheifs
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:14 pm
HairyBush Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
DMAC Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Did Boss get signed by anyone yet?
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Cheifs
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Not the Queefs?
Oh well.
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Broncos agreed to terms with TE Jacob Tamme on a three-year, $9 million contract with $3.5 million guaranteed.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Donkeys sign another TE, Jacob Tamme.
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:19 pm
guest123 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Donkeys sign another TE, Jacob Tamme.
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Peyton will be under pressure so he needs someone to dump the ball off to.
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Wish we had that kind of money to throw at scrub TE’s.
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:23 pm
guest123 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Wish we had that kind of money to throw at scrub TE’s.
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hopefully next year
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Nice, Shockey is reportedly meeting with lawyers. I hope he sues the pants off Sapp.
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:30 pm
And as much trash as Sapp talks about the Raiders you would think he wouldnt use a pic of himself in the silver and black on his twitter background.
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:36 pm
No home – oh, but I just looked up that picture of Jano he did for ESPN magazine and that fools got an 8 pack! This whole time I thought he had a beer gut like you wouldn’t believe. jano’s ripped!
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Hmm, Sapp, feces. Hard to tell the difference
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Sapp had better have some verifiable source for his Shockey post; otherwise, Shockey’s got a good case for libel.
If it goes down like that, the NFL Network will probably fire Sapp just to insulate themselves from liability.
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:45 pm
morilla Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:30 pm
And as much trash as Sapp talks about the Raiders you would think he wouldnt use a pic of himself in the silver and black on his twitter background.
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Must think it makes him look thin !!
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:58 pm
SR Raider Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Hmm, Sapp, feces. Hard to tell the difference
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No.
Feces smell better.
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Vikings re-signed WLB Erin Henderson.
Henderson, who’s only 25, is a favorite of the website Pro Football Focus for his run-stopping ability. While Henderson came off the field on passing downs all last season, he may emerge as an every-down linebacker with free agent MLB E.J. Henderson, Erin’s older brother, likely on the outs this year.
Oh well…maybe EJ?
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Is there any lint left in Reggie’s pockets?
just checkin
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:16 pm
something tells me E.J. would be way too expensive too.
but would be a big up grade over what we have now.
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Surprised the donks didn’t sign Dallas Clark…
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:24 pm
aig-raiders Says:
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Here is a stroke of genius move by Al Davis for you Priest…..Somehow I dont think Wimbley is anywhere near the player that Mario Williams is.
Jerry McDonald @Jerrymcd
Re. Wimbley: If had stayed on roster would have got 22.5 mil from Raiders minimum including 2011. Bills Mario Williams got 24.9 guarantd.
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This is wrong.
Mario Williams signed a $100 million contract, with $50 million guaranteed…the $50 million guarantee is the highest ever for a Defensive Player. That’s $50 million guaranteed, not $24.9 mill.
And…the $22.5 million guaranteed to Wimbley if he was on the roster was for last year AND this year, not one year. If Al was still around, Wimbley would’ve probably stayed, made $30 million over the long-haul, but his Cap hit this year would’ve been much lower.
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Video on Sebastian Janikowski
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7721301
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
And, I agree with BHP: Al would’ve found a way to keep MBush.
Had MBush been offered anything near what Chicago guaranteed, he’d still be here. We could’ve probably signed him to a contract with a $3 million-per-year average, and $7 mill-ish guaranteed.
Now, we have to find a RB with proven ability…and that’s going to cost us around $2 million-per. Reggie McK could’ve found that extra million per to keep MBush, and Al would’ve.
If I remember my numbers right…Michael Bush played in 61 of 64 games he was available to play after the Raiders decided his broken leg was healthy enough. That’s an impressive stat for ANY player in the NFL…and an especially impressive stat for a RB who isn’t riding the pines all day.
I have faith Reggie’s going to replace MBush with a capable replacement…I just don’t know how long it’ll take. For all we know he’s already on roster. Not very likely, though.
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Here’s Jackie Battle’s #’s from last season. I thought he filled in well for Charles. Will probably sign cheap.
149 carries
597 yds
4.0 avg
2 TD
Has never fumbled.
I still think Reggie will find a talented RB that goes undrafted. (its not a priority for Reggie)
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND NATION !!!
it Friday, payday and 5:00 !!!
time for cold beers and tasty buds !!!
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March 23rd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Peace Mike
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Marion Barber says he’s retiring.
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:01 pm
727.R8ER MIKE Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND NATION !!!
it Friday, payday and 5:00 !!!
time for cold beers and tasty buds !!!
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Have a great weekend Mike!
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:02 pm
HayesDaze37 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
And, I agree with BHP: Al would’ve found a way to keep MBush.
Had MBush been offered anything near what Chicago guaranteed, he’d still be here. We could’ve probably signed him to a contract with a $3 million-per-year average, and $7 mill-ish guaranteed.
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While I agree with you that Al would have found a way to keep him, Al had the GM’s folly of falling in love with certain players. You can’t do that, that is the kiss of death. Reggie said it best when he said, “we couldn’t do that” with regards to what Chicago paid to get Mike. Mike is a very good player. But Mike is not a “complete” back in my mind, and does not warrant $3mm a year. Good decision by McKenzie. For each Adrian Peterson, there is an Arian Foster who went undrafted or a Michael Turner who was a 5th rounder. That’s the way we need to go.
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Answer: Robert Turbin, RB, Utah.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/03/08/SPKC1NI3BS.DTL
This young man has heart and Power, I hope like Picard, the Big Boss will make it so.
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Turbin will be gone before we draft.
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:10 pm
DMAC Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Turbin will be gone before we draft.
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You think Turbin will go higher than the 4th round? I don’t think so.
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:10 pm
DMAC,
Yeah, I’ve heard that rumor too.
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:10 pm
DMAC Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Turbin will be gone before we draft.
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You think Turbin will go higher than the 4th round? I don’t think so.
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I think so.
+ Reggie won’t use his 1st pick on a RB.
We still need LB’s and D-line.
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Next 2 years drafts should address the D
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
True, I expect LB to be target in the 3rd. With a comp pick, in the 3rd Turbin would not be a stretch, IME.
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
For each Adrian Peterson, there is an Arian Foster who went undrafted or a Michael Turner who was a 5th rounder. That’s the way we need to go.
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Problem with that is FINDING that guy. If we NEED to find a needle in a haystack to have a viable 1-2 punch, we’re in big trouble. Teams don’t replace RB consistency like MBush provided (year-after-year) very easily.
Alas, he’s gone. The guy who now replaces MBush will have my full support.
A few who have my interest: Brandon Jacobs, Jackie Battle, Cedric Benson. I do worry about how Benson attracts off-field attention (even though I think he’s been targeted a time or two).
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Stanton to Colts.
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Hayes
I like Battle.
Just posted last seasons #’s
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:24 pm
I saw that, DMAC. Battle’s visiting SD…we should contact his agent, and detour him to Alameda asap. He could be a good bargain for #2 RB.
Brandon Jacobs thinks he’s good enough to be a starter, and I like that kind of attitude…even if I don’t like his “attitude” all the time.
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:27 pm
I am working on a theory that great players are simply born, and the rest of us are just not lucky. I realize there is a bunch of work too, but we are what we are.
Yes, I am Raider female fan.
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:27 pm
HayesDaze37 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Stanton to Colts.
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Made 500k from the jest in 1 week…nice work
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:55 pm
The NYJ are going to be a comedic disaster if they lose two games in a row.
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:57 pm
zzzzzzzzzzzzz
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:35 pm
We need a female perspective in here, unless you identify as a “progressive”.
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Tafur tweets Raiders reach out to Lawson.
Lawson waiting on GB.
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:49 pm
I find it interesting that only one of Peyton Manning’s former teammates has signed with the Broncos, and he was a reserve TE. Denver has plenty of cap space, which makes it even more strange.
Could it be that they don’t like the guy and don’t want to play with him?
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Big John Henderson announces retirement.
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Slow day in here. Qodrn1, I can’t hardly imagine being a woman and reading some of the garbage we write in here. Of course some of the sewage that seeps in here is rank even for a fairly coarse person like myself.
I guess if youre a Raider fan you’re strong enough to take most anything….
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Edward Teach Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:49 pm
I find it interesting that only one of Peyton Manning’s former teammates has signed with the Broncos, and he was a reserve TE. Denver has plenty of cap space, which makes it even more strange.
Could it be that they don’t like the guy and don’t want to play with him?
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You’d think that Clark and Saturday would be Broncos.
Hard to tell.
No matter how big an ass a guy might be, if He was a s good as Manning I’d want to be on His Team.
Although Saturday went to Rogers and GB.
Maybe Manning’s knuckles chafed his ass…lol
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Twocents Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:35 pm
We need a female perspective in here, unless you identify as a “progressive”.
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Agreed, we have enough low-information conservative, retards in here.
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:53 pm
ZZZzzzzzzz…yawn.
Here’s some off-season silly fun from NFL. com…
“NFL Bracketology” best team ever: Final Four
‘76 Oakland Raiders vs ‘99 StL Rams
3 days left to vote:
http://www.nfl.com/features/bracketology/alltimeteams?module=HP11_hot_topics
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:54 pm
Back later fellas… or crickets. lol
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Special thank you to John Henderson for causing Matt Schaub to pull down the ball and run from the pocket on the Al Davis miracle play. Best of luck to you in retirement, good sir!
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:56 pm
750.RaiderLen Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Big John Henderson announces retirement.
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A real pro while he was here.
Good luck Big John, and thanks for your contributions to the Nation!
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:58 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Twocents Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:35 pm
We need a female perspective in here, unless you identify as a “progressive”.
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Agreed, we have enough low-information conservative, retards in here.
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Did you guys hear that some imbecilic conservative troglodyte talk show commentator was blaming Trayvon Martin’s death on the hoodie he was wearing? Conservatives are getting further and further and further out of step with the rest of the universe it would be funny if it wasn’t so alarming.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:00 pm
See ya later, Big John. Thanks for the efforts, hope the health holds up!
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:00 pm
ET, not liking a guy and not wanting to play with a guy are two totally different things. I doubt many teammates were overly fond of Gannon, but likely appreciated his qualities nevertheless…
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Thanks Big John, it was short but fun!
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Seymour, that was Geraldo Rivera.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:03 pm
What I don’t understand about “progressives” is that no matter what calamity the government creates, they keep screaming for more government. Madness.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Sign Manny Lawson.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:09 pm
760.JLofty Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:00 pm
ET, not liking a guy and not wanting to play with a guy are two totally different things. I doubt many teammates were overly fond of Gannon, but likely appreciated his qualities nevertheless…
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Yeah, I just think it’s a little strange. Pretty sure the Broncos would have done whatever Manning wanted, and most of those guys are still playing at a pretty good level.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:11 pm
I don’t get why on one hand we have the hardcore Al loyalists upset at Reggie because he isn’t spending the future for the present, while on the other hand they talk about how great Al was at it (I don’t disagree) and how he was the best at “massaging” the cap.
Well being that having the best to do it failed to produce consistant results, why on earth would we want our new GM to try to do something he has no experience doing and has no chance of doing better than the previous GM?
Al loved the renegades, the reach at the top of the drafts, and signing crazy contracts and creating a mockery of the salary cap.
Reggie seems to want to hang his hat on finding cheap undrafted FA’s, and we need to give him his rope first, before we hang him.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Qodrn1 has stated more than once that she is a Lady Raider fan. She is also a well-known Hater of all things Bronco and a masterful Keeper of the Prediction List.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:12 pm
3. Linebacker Manny Lawson — The 22nd pick in the 2006 draft, Lawson has disappointed as an NFL pass rusher with 16 sacks through six seasons. Lawson is a freak athlete at 6-foot-5, 240 with low-4.4 speed and a 40-inch vertical, however, and he’s wicked smart (43 Wonderlic score). Lawson can set the edge against the run and has always been effective in coverage. With experience in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes, Lawson should be generating more interest than he has so far. (NBC Sports)
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Twocents Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:03 pm
What I don’t understand about “progressives” is that no matter what calamity the government creates, they keep screaming for more government. Madness.
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I can explain that: you are probably too young to remember such corporate catastrophe’s as Love Canal where Occidental Petroleum dumped a billion tons of toxic waste on some Buffalo New York suburb, or at the turn of the century when little kids were working 16 hours a day in coal mines, and old people were out on the streets begging in droves. But that is why you supposedly have government to smooth out the rampages of unfettered capitalism. Unless you believe that the entire mortgage meltdown was the direct result of government intervention, not “deregulation”, which is what it appears.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:14 pm
Per Ty Dunne of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Packers have interest in free agent linebacker Manny Lawson, and the two sides “have been in discussions.”
While Lawson lacks ideal explosiveness rushing off the edge, he could be an upgrade on the likes of Erik Walden, Frank Zombo, and Brad Jones opposite Clay Matthews. As explained in our top-ten list of intriguing free agents left on the market, Lawson is an adept run-defending linebacker and excels in pass coverage.
Lawson is also the No. 60 overall player in the PFT Hot 100.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Sign Lawson!!!!
We Will Win The West!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:15 pm
Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:12 pm
3. Linebacker Manny Lawson — The 22nd pick in the 2006 draft, Lawson has disappointed as an NFL pass rusher with 16 sacks through six seasons. Lawson is a freak athlete at 6-foot-5, 240 with low-4.4 speed and a 40-inch vertical, however, and he’s wicked smart (43 Wonderlic score). Lawson can set the edge against the run and has always been effective in coverage. With experience in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes, Lawson should be generating more interest than he has so far. (NBC Sports)
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The reason he isn’t generating much interest is because he is not producing even tho Justin Smith, Aldon Smith and Ahmad Brooks garner all the opponents attention. Lawson should be running amok out there. He isn’t.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Sign Lawson Reggie.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:16 pm
758.Seymour Bush Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:58 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Twocents Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:35 pm
We need a female perspective in here, unless you identify as a “progressive”.
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Agreed, we have enough low-information conservative, retards in here.
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Did you guys hear that some imbecilic conservative troglodyte talk show commentator was blaming Trayvon Martin’s death on the hoodie he was wearing? Conservatives are getting further and further and further out of step with the rest of the universe it would be funny if it wasn’t so alarming.
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That “imbecile” is Geraldo Rivera who is well known as the one of the biggest liberals the world has ever known.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Lawson played for Cincinnati last season.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:17 pm
JLofty Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Seymour, that was Geraldo Rivera.
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yeah, I think that’s what I said, imbecilic troglodyte conservative talk show host…
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Lawson played for Cincinnati last season.
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Sorry you are right. I was talking about his lst years as a Whiner. Shouldn’t have had Aldon Smith in there.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:20 pm
That “imbecile” is Geraldo Rivera who is well known as the one of the biggest liberals the world has ever known.
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Maybe 40 years ago. Hey it was the 70’s. If you weren’t “liberal” you weren’t getting laid.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Speaking of which, it’s 4:20
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Btw, I read reports that suggest Lawson is a better fit in 4-3 not 3-4. He is not that good at rushing the passer.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:23 pm
Sounds like government propaganda to me.
If we honored property rights above collectivism, those that destroy your property are held responsible.
If you think the government has not been compliant in screwing people, you are a fool.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Btw, I read reports that suggest Lawson is a better fit in 4-3 not 3-4. He is not that good at rushing the passer.
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But that’s what we need: A LB crew that can not only stop the run, but also rush on occasion. Curry is effective at run defense, not pass rush. McClain can pass rush, he just can’t stop the run. We need someone who can do a little of both.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Twocents Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:23 pm
Sounds like government propaganda to me.
If we honored property rights above collectivism, those that destroy your property are held responsible.
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In theory yes, but in practicality your proposals do not work. Look at Love Canal: the chemical company that ruined that huge tract of property just bailed. And the government that you hate, had to pay billions and billions to clean up their mess. Or we could have just done what you advocate, which is eh, so what….everyone move and let’s leave this cancer causing chemical wasteland alone for the next 50,000 years. We can put a chain link fence around it. Everyone will be fine.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Lawson is great at coverage and stopping the run, and that what we need from our LBs. Lawson can still rush the passer, and he is better than Curry at it, but he is not a rush OLB in 3-4 defense. Brodine was tendered for a reason, and he may end up being our nickel pass rusher.
This defense needs a nickel pass rusher and an OLB.
Make it happen Reggie!
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:31 pm
McKenzie: One thing I don’t have is a starting outside linebacker. I would like to try to find me a guy that can play there. Other than that, we’ve got a guy that can line up and start at every position. Now we just need some competition and depth in case this guy gets hurt or can’t cut it
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Who is the guy who can “line up and start at every position”?
Is that the great Rolando?
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:33 pm
I remember when Ronnie Lott, then Rod Woodson played here at SS. I was amazed at how fast they reacted to a play, how fast they read the play. they were able to jump the gaps, before they were blocked off.
Romac is not able to do that yet, he invariably get’s blocked.
I wouldn’t mind seeing seasoned Vet added to the Linebacker group. Somebody who can read quickly.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:33 pm
One thing I don’t have is a starting outside linebacker. should it one thing we dont have or this team doesn’t have who is he. he is getting rid of all of our best player to bring in bum, that can’t play.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Geraldo is Geraldo. He’s never been considered a “conservative”. Maybe not a card carrying “liberal” anymore.
It’s too bad the majority of americans want to compartmentalize everything into “liberal” vs. “conservative”.
I see what the libertarians believe and I say “cool. that sounds a lot like me”.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:36 pm
no matter what he thinks he can do with a new coaching staff we will be starting over and bottom of the division. should have cleaned house after we got draft picks.hue jackson would have had us in the playoffs this year. Now it will be 3 or 4.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Rick Santorum is barking up the wrong tree.
Even conservatives secretly want their porn.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Seymour, you just can’t imagine what it would be like to be free. You need the jack-booted thugs to protect you, you are a fascist.
Can you imagine standing on your own, responsible for your own success, cooperating with other individuals that want the same things you do. It is impossible for for you and your ilk to even comprehend what freedom is.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:39 pm
ESPN.com’s NFL pre-draft Power Rankings
Raiders #26 “A new GM and a new coach are overseeing a roster that’s been dented by a lot of salary-cap cuts. Carson Palmer’s a question mark as they try to get it together.”
The truth sets in. It’s going to be a ruff year.
Full list:
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/56065/espn-coms-nfl-pre-draft-power-rankings
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Bring in Brady Poppinga for one year at the vet minimum (whih is what he signed for last year in ST. Louis) Good veteran leader that can still produce vs. the run.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:45 pm
What’s the realistic chance of us signing manny lawson? anyone know? I know he’s waiting on GB.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Seymour, Two-cent, while you were arguing about whether the glass was half full/empty, I already ordered and drank another beer.
The two of you are stuck in a two-demensional framework that can only be examined in three-demensional conic fashion.
But hey, you wanna argue about the earht being lfat or at the center of the universe, by all means, contiune.
Burfict has the tools but damn that man has issues. Would love to see the Big Boss save this kid from his own fate.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:46 pm
What is a jack boot?
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Lowdown, make a point and I will respond.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:47 pm
The truth won’t “set in” until; they play the games.
These guys don’t know the Raiders like we do.
What got “dented” but the worst defense since the 52 Texans?…and still Raiders go 8-8.
Honestly, how can the D be any worse? It will be better if even a little and the offense will have the leagues top rusher (when he went down) back.
And Carson is a big ? why? Cuz he came off the couch and didn’t set league records? I guess his 417 yards in the last game show he was getting worse?
Let ‘em say we’ll suck.
I don’t see it.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Raid0, we have rule in here, no many but a few:
don’t post bull$#it “power rankings” from lame ass bspn garbage.
You do so at your own risk…
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:49 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:33 pm
I remember when Ronnie Lott, then Rod Woodson played here at SS. I was amazed at how fast they reacted to a play, how fast they read the play. they were able to jump the gaps, before they were blocked off.
Romac is not able to do that yet, he invariably get’s blocked.
I wouldn’t mind seeing seasoned Vet added to the Linebacker group. Somebody who can read quickly.
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A seasoned vet or ANYONE, that can diagnose and be a step ahead.
Brains, athleticism, and instincts. = winning.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Have a nice weekend Nation!
But most of all DO NOT Stay Thirsty….
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:49 pm
A jack-booted thug is a totalitarian that has his foot on your throat. Get used to it.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Every team has question marks.
What if Brady goes down with injury? The Pats still a SB favorite?
Big Ben in Pitt?
Rodgers in GB? Oh my what if HE gets injured? Without Flynn?
You show me an nfl team and i’ll show you some question marks.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:53 pm
No. You can’t respond.
That is the point. You simply can’t represent three demensional objects in your two-demensional Euclidean space.
It’s like Pi. It’s common but is illogical. Whereas Tau best represents the C/R debate.
You and Seymour represent the Pi ilk. You haven’t knowledge of anything else.
Ergo, you can’t respond.
Brufict is such an Al project.
Damn.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:54 pm
John Henderson retired today. Some thought Reggie might bring him back in August. So long Big John.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:54 pm
798.JLofty Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Raid0, we have rule in here, no many but a few:
don’t post bull$#it “power rankings” from lame ass bspn garbage.
You do so at your own risk…
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For real. Don’t be so willing to hang your head and accept that were gonna suck just cuz those idiots who know nothing or care nothing about the Raiders say we will.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Lowdown, what are you smoking?
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Memo to all you lucky football players who have the privalige of wearing the famed Silver and Black, there are new sheriffs in town, and a hungry fan core (a la Raider Nation) who are no longer going to accept mediocrity. So our NFL Power Ranking is #26. Well each and everyone of you better hit the new season running, and playing like there’s no tomorrow, and pull this proud franchise into the top 10, and with hard work and effort maybe a playoff spot. It’s all on you, we’ll be with you every play of the new season.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:59 pm
All I hear from “analysts” on the Raiders is how e let go so many defensive players as a reason why we’ll suck.
DID THEY EVEN SEE OUR DEFENSE PLAY?
Oh, I guess losing all those great players who couldn’t stop a good college team will seriously impede our chance at success.
Gimme a break.
I lived thru last season and have the scars to prove it.
I deserve a t-shirt for enduring that.
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:59 pm
I didn’t ask what a jb thug is, I know perfectly well what that is. I pondered what a jack boot is/was.
And “getting used to it” is a curious notion as Earth has been infested by such creatures for all of history.
They and any others interested in Lofty’s domain will be met with well stocked AR-15 fire …
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:00 pm
I’d buy that Tshirt DJ…
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:00 pm
TC,
Drinking. Never smoke.
http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2009/07/29/suntory-yamazaki-to-debut-1984-single-malt-whisky/
It’s Saturday here. Doing a mid-day tasting near Shin Kong Place (新光天地).
Tastey.
Pass on Spence.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:01 pm
Blue States subsidize Red States. Red States Feed at the Trough of the Federal Govt.
http://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog/2004/09/red_states_feed.html
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Who cares WHAT our “Preseason Power Ranking” is?
If we do well this year (as I think we will), then that rating will be shown for the worthless garbage it is.
If we don’t, then the rating was accurate, and what is there to get mad about?
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Cleave the nation in half and have a contest.
Why must everything be either or?
Red vs. Blue and post the results.
May we move quickly along to the debate of whether Ford is being elevated (and no longer on STs) or is he being traded now that McCann has been resigned?
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Come to think of it, ALL OF US who witnessed the Raider defense….every demoralizing play and meltdown last season, deserve at least a t-shirt.
Years from now we’ll wear our experience like a badge of honor.
“Remember 2011″? “Yeah…I was there man”.
“Then you sir…are my brother”.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:06 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:59 pm
All I hear from “analysts” on the Raiders is how e let go so many defensive players as a reason why we’ll suck.
DID THEY EVEN SEE OUR DEFENSE PLAY?
Oh, I guess losing all those great players who couldn’t stop a good college team will seriously impede our chance at success.
Gimme a break.
I lived thru last season and have the scars to prove it.
I deserve a t-shirt for enduring that.
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Were some of the players over paid? Yes. Will talent level of 2nd hand replacement players be the same or better? Maybe/No. Usually that is a NO.
That is a very fair assessment. The roster is weaker.
This is not like the 49ers where they had good talent and just needed good coaching.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Lowdown_in_Beijing Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Cleave the nation in half and have a contest.
Why must everything be either or?
Red vs. Blue and post the results.
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Like RaiderLen told me the other day, “you aint the fk’n moderator”
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:15 pm
Also in the last say 10 years i do not remember Al having this many issues with the cap and cuts. Do you?
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:25 pm
I think Ford would be prime trade bait if Reggie is looking to move up in the draft, but I’d like to keep Him around and get the benefit of His play making ability.
I like the Moore, DHB, Ford group.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:28 pm
KoolKell, are you saying that the productive shouldn’t have to provide for the unproductive? That is liberal heresy!
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Look,we all know AL could handle the cap,Bruce Allen was good as well.I believe Reggie was an assistant to the GM in GB,I would think its going to take some time for Him ,period.Im looking forward to 12,and the draft as well.Remember,Madden and Wolf are available,chin up,fellas!
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Two cents, not saying that at all, just pointing out the hypocrisy of you people.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Monkeys talking politics?
Have fun.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Hendu!!! Are we going to win today?
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:37 pm
RaidO Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:39 pm
ESPN.com’s NFL pre-draft Power Rankings
Raiders #26 “A new GM and a new coach are overseeing a roster that’s been dented by a lot of salary-cap cuts. Carson Palmer’s a question mark as they try to get it together.”
The truth sets in. It’s going to be a ruff year.
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This is no more the “truth” than your opinion, or mine. It’s some guy’s take. Some guy, I might add, who probably watches and follows the Raiders a whole lot less than we do.
It’s guys like this that say that Bush will help his new team in the passing game because he’s so good at picking up the blitz, which virtually everyone that actually watches the team knows isn’t even close to reality.
We’ve lost Routt and Wimbley on defense. Routt gave up 8 touchdowns last year,and accounted for over 10% of the Raiders’ total team penalties ALL BY HIMSELF. Wimbley had ONE good game, and it was against a BACKUP.
Des Bryant really started to come into his own last year. Matt Shaughnessy is coming back at full strength. Bresnehan is gone. McFadden is coming back at full strength. DHB is coming off of his best season, and looks to be getting better every year. Palmer gets a full training camp with the young wideouts. And so on.
You’ll have tell me how we’re worse, because I don’t see it.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:38 pm
Most government workers are feeding at the trough, Washington DC has the most pigs. KoolKell, who is the hypocrit?
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:43 pm
Raider O,We can dream,right O? Tell the truth ,O,how many more tickets did you buy?I bought a total of 10,a guy in front of me bought 200 quick picks,Im thinking Raider O wants to talk with ya,HaHa! Good Luck,RAIDERS!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:43 pm
750.RaiderLen Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Big John Henderson announces retirement.
^^^^^^^
What I tell ya?
Now Big John can eat all the wings and drink all the beer he wants on Thursday nights at Buffalo Wild Wings in Dublin! lol
I have seen him there multiple times….chowing down on them wings! hahaha
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Two cents go back to your compound and listen to some more right-wing radio, and come back when you are more “informed”. Goodbye.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Hendu Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Look,we all know AL could handle the cap,Bruce Allen was good as well.I believe Reggie was an assistant to the GM in GB,I would think its going to take some time for Him ,period.Im looking forward to 12,and the draft as well.Remember,Madden and Wolf are available,chin up,fellas!
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Actually I think Reggie understands the cap very well.
He mentioned spread sheets and “out of wack” contracts in the initial presser.
Reggie is cleaning things up, and gettin the house in order.
Now is not the time for a massage of the cap. But rather a time to whip it into shape.
2013 and into the Future Reggie will be in position to take His shots at the “name” players, if He so desires.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:48 pm
POST825,keep on Teaching,good post.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:51 pm
Hendu,
LOL
I bought a total of 3. One for me & you, I let my daughter pick numbers on another, and my mother wanted one.
What a waste of $200.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:51 pm
KoolKell, your response is typical of someone who doesn’t have a clue.
Raider O, when you don’t undertand what politicians are doing to you, you are being a fool.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:52 pm
831.hendu Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:48 pm
POST825,keep on Teaching,good post.
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Just my opinion, Hendu, but I think there are a few people in here that are still butt-hurt about Hue Jackson and Jason Campbell and they are looking for anything they can find to predict doom and gloom.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:52 pm
@Teach,
Yeah I saw the rankings.
I agree. “They” don’t know.
It’s a collective “bit’s and pieces” perception job.
We know better.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Len,
You watch. The Raiders will win a few games early and those same people will call it “surprising”.
Lol
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:56 pm
“Irving and Sapp are awesome compared to ESPN’s NBA guy Stephen A Smith…he is on his own level when it comes to being annoying, jeeesh, gotta mute the TV when it looks like he is going to start berating his ignorance.”
You took the words out of my mouth, although Smith is much brighter than either Irving or Sapp. The mouth is even louder however. It’s his schtick and he makes a good living with that mouth.
Now, with different style is his co-talker, Skip Bayless, every bit the idiot that is Smith. In fact, maybe worse because he’s such a suck-up trying to be politically correct all the time.
Smith took a page out of Howard Cosell’s book. It gets old fast.
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Hey RaiderLen, Im not cappin on Reg,I was responding to post 818, thats all.Raiders!
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:59 pm
Raider O, when you don’t undertand what politicians are doing to you, you are being a fool.
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I agree. I also think if you don’t understand the difference between bookkeeping and Accounting, you are not going to understand politics. lol
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Think Manny Lawson would be a good vet pick up but think it was Tafur who said “Pack got alot of money.”
We don’t…
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:01 pm
Edward Teach Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Len,
You watch. The Raiders will win a few games early and those same people will call it “surprising”.
Lol
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LOL,
Well to them, I guess it would be.
And when the Raiders begin to win consistently, they will be all over the Nations Jock.
I admit that I like when “they” say good things about the Raiders, but I take all of it with a grain of salt.
Good and Bad.
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Our Gov has been Corporatized, hostile take over, part out, cut dead weight out flow (security net programs: Medicare, Soc Sec. Unemployment) maximize profit, supress “enemies” ie anyone who objects to their lawlessness
Have a good night Nation!~
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Hendu Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Hey RaiderLen, Im not cappin on Reg,I was responding to post 818, thats all.Raiders!
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I hear ya.
I was amplifying your belief, by taking it a step further.
I really do trust Reggie to get this right.
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Len,
The media crowns a new champion before the season starts every year, and they also are willing to tell you who is going to be terrible.
All I care about is the attitude of the people that actually work for the Raiders. Coaches, scouts, players, the whole bunch.
We still have a hole or two to fill, but this team has a lot of talent. If they want to win and feel like they’re being put in a position to do so, they will.
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Seymour Bush said,
“Did you guys hear that some imbecilic conservative troglodyte talk show commentator was blaming Trayvon Martin’s death on the hoodie he was wearing? Conservatives are getting further and further and further out of step with the rest of the universe it would be funny if it wasn’t so alarming.”
That wasn’t an “imbelcilic conservative”….it was one of the four or five “progressives” on Fox, Geraldo Rivera. Heard his commentary and in a way, I see his point. He wasn’t exonerating the killer at all. He was suggesting to parents that they need to harp on their sons to dress as if anyone could come at them at anytime because of fear. He said he always tells his young son that people judge young people based on how they dress, and he has a young son who insists on wearing pants hung low, etc. He said he insists that his kid not wear those pants hung low with a hoodie covering his face, that the clothes evoke a fear response in people.
True enough. I don’t much like Geraldo’s politics, but his point was that kids can’t rely on others to use good judgement. If a person is fearful, they respond negatively. He wasn’t even suggesting that this killer was in fear himself, just that it’s a good idea for parents to counsel their kids on how we are all judged by how we dress.
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Edward Teach Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Len,
The media crowns a new champion before the season starts every year, and they also are willing to tell you who is going to be terrible.
All I care about is the attitude of the people that actually work for the Raiders. Coaches, scouts, players, the whole bunch.
We still have a hole or two to fill, but this team has a lot of talent. If they want to win and feel like they’re being put in a position to do so, they will.
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100%
I really do like what’s happening.
It’s different for sure, but invigorating.
Mark, Reggie, DA…
This whole off season…Draft, FA, , Pre Season, and Regular Season are uncharted territory, and yet I feel very confident that this Team will perform better in 2012/2013 than they did last year.
The best part, I expect the Team and Organization to get better in successive Seasons.
We’re on the way up!
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Okay, my last statement. If you think politicians are going to save you, you deserve what you are going to get.
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:23 pm
“It is the duty of the Patriot to defend his country from its Government.”
Thmoas Paine
Have a good night Nation…
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:24 pm
“It is the duty of the Patriot to defend his country from its Government.”
Thomas Paine
Have a good night Nation…
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:33 pm
I see webb from bmore is a rfa what are the ravens asking for him?
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:36 pm
The tree of liberty is watered with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:52 pm
bigsnow81 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:36 pm
The tree of liberty is watered with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
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Whoever said that was wrong, BTW.
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Bigsnow81 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:36 pm
The tree of liberty is watered with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
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-Thomas Jefferson
You can’t write things and try to pass it as your own. They call it plagiarism.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:03 pm
Bigsnow81 Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:36 pm
The tree of liberty is watered with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
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Didn’t you do the same thing the other night when we were debating faith (A Perfect Circle). Plagiarism hurts your credibility.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Raider = 26th???
I like being the underdogg!
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:07 pm
If you don’t know how to quote people, then you shouldn’t do it.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:14 pm
RaidO Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:15 pm
Also in the last say 10 years i do not remember Al having this many issues with the cap and cuts. Do you?
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Uncle Al was probably using his “side” money on some of those scholarships he was giving out.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:14 pm
“The tree of liberty is watered with the blood of patriots and tyrants” (Thomas Jefferson)
I typed that with my phone. Don’t care for credibility on this blog.
“And you think your so clever classless and free, but your still a fkn peasant as far as I see” (John Lennon)
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:18 pm
I will dance around you Raider O. Bring it Raider O. Explain to me how an omniscient being changes Raider O? If we’re created in Gods image, WTF does god need eyes for? Ears? Tool
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:20 pm
So…. Your phone doesn’t have quotation marks?
You can still type the name of the author.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:24 pm
You lack credibility (I know you don’t care, but I do), so I’m not going to waste my time debating with you. I have done that once already this week.
Btw, why did you get so angry? I didn’t insult you.
I’m not Christian, so I don’t believe god created us in his image. Go bother someone else.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:26 pm
By no means was that quote intended to be my own. I forgot who the author was. My bad, did you know that Thomas Jefferson also re-wrote the bible with all Jesus’s miracles excluded?
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:29 pm
My olive branch is extended to you. Lets talk Raider football. Was that not proper MLA format for you? Do you not know MLA format?
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:31 pm
So who are some of these LBs that our GM thinks will be available late in the draft?
Even UDFAs he says.
I’m thinking some small school or D2 prospects?
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:33 pm
It’s looking more and more like Pryor is our backup QB next year.
Coaches must like what they see so far, wouldn’t you say?
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:36 pm
Yes. MLA APA, but I prefer APA. I recommend Keys For Writers by Ann Raimes.
That should help you with your problem.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:38 pm
I dont think Pryor will be the #2 QB. There is a lot of off-season still ahead of us. Some fans are made that there are know big name free agent signings thus far. IMO if you get excited about giving Javon Walker a huge deal then your a fool. The last time I was really excited is when we signed Lamont Jordan and Randy Moss. Remember Amos Zearoway. Forgive the spelling grammar police.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:38 pm
What problem?
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:39 pm
If we’re created in Gods image, WTF does god need eyes for? Ears? Tool
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Not sure if you are insulting me (calling me a tool), or trying to quote Tool the band since you like to quote Rock bands.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Denial will not help you fix/ solve your problem.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Your a funny guy.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Keep it coming funny guy.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:51 pm
Thank you.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Btw, I was serious. Are you insulting or trying to quote Tool?
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Insulting me*….
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Your welcome, now do you remember Amos Zearoway. I dont care about how to spell his name.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:55 pm
I’m not looking for any “big names”.
What options are out there as a backup QB that you can clearly say are better than Pryor?
Henne, Orton, Campbell type guys, I’d be like yeah, he’s the #2. Not sure there are any guys left out there that are clear cut #2 over a prospect like Pryor.
Moreso, if it was CLEAR that Pryor was not ready to play QB, I think we would have gone after someone a lot harder.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:55 pm
I wasn’t quoting Tool.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:56 pm
Yes. He played for the steelers before he joined the Raiders.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:56 pm
“simma down now” (Chinese lady mad TV)
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:57 pm
I like Tool.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:58 pm
LOL
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Thank you for insulting me. I appreciate that. Maybe I should use insults too.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:01 pm
I was only assuming that your religious preference due to the the conversation a few nights ago. I never like attacking peoples religion, because I don’t want to burned at a stake. I have my moments though.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Why use insults when I didn’t insult you?
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:04 pm
I’m Musl!m. Have fun using insults.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:05 pm
Insults are the 1st sign of weakness IMO. Yelling is the 2nd sign.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:09 pm
You can’t write things and try to pass it as your own. They call it plagiarism.
If you don’t know how to quote people, then you shouldn’t do it.
Is this not a backhanded insult? Maybe not, but to a college graduate yes.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:12 pm
“Insults are the 1st sign of weakness IMO” (Raider O)
That’s an insult.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Have you been to Mecca?
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Maybe to a college graduate who felt embarrassed or humiliated, which wasn’t my intention. I took that quote from ( A Perfect Circle) as your own words, and I responded to it. I’m also a college graduate, very proud of my education, and expect a certain level of standards from other educated people (or people who act educated).
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:16 pm
What is anger to some, is passion to another. It’s all relative to a persons perspective.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:19 pm
On a Raider blog really? English major?
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Yes I have, but that was a long time ago. I used to live in Saudi.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:22 pm
I’m a finance major. FINANCE!!!
Go Finance!!
Go Aztecs!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:22 pm
No excuses about the APC quote. Did you google it, Lol.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:26 pm
I have my degree in Project Management. Your rather anal for a business major.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:26 pm
No. Another poster posted something about it in one of the previous threads.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:28 pm
I’m a finance major. I get paid to be anal.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:30 pm
To be hones, I’m not being paid anything now. I’m looking for a job.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:30 pm
Honest*
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:33 pm
No. Another poster posted something about it in one of the previous threads.
You mean
No,
English 2B will help you with your problem.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:34 pm
It’s a tough market for business majors. We are a dime a dozen. Its been rough on me being in a two dollar town.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:34 pm
LOL
It was a typo.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:38 pm
It depends on where you live, your degree, resume, and the economy. I’m trying to get a job in wealth management.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:40 pm
I’m also trying to find an employer willing to pay for my MBA.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:45 pm
“Come to think of it, ALL OF US who witnessed the Raider defense….every demoralizing play and meltdown last season, deserve at least a t-shirt.”
What soured me for good on Stanford Routt was his response to a reporter who questioned him about the Raiders’ defensive meltdowns. He told the guy that their defensive was, he thought, pretty good.
You don’t need a player making that kind of money who has standards as low as that.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:46 pm
Why were you asking about Amos Z?
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:52 pm
I tried to change the subject to Raider football it just kept going. I’m over it, no need to get bent over bs.
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:54 pm
post 867, yeah need to hit the bigger cities to get rolling.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:06 pm
I think Terrelle Pryor will surprise a lot of fans this per-season. The kid is a winner. He needs to work on his throwing motion, which affects his strength and accuracy. That an be fixed, if he is willing to learn and he gets good coaching. I wasn’t excited about the Knapp hiring as OC (I wanted Al Saunders to keep his job), but I think he did a good job developing TJ Yates last season, and I think he can do the same with TP.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:09 pm
What about Manny Lawson? According to Vittorio Tafur, the Raiders are very interested in OLB Manny Lawson.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:13 pm
I can see that. I will always want “Al” draft picks to succeed.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:16 pm
We improved our OL, and all we need now is depth on offense. Defense still needs a starting OLB (according to RM), and I also think we need an edge rusher/ Nickel pass rusher.
I think Bryant will start at LDE, Shaughnessy at RDE, but we still need another pass rusher with speed and explosiveness in passing situations. That’s why I wanted us to keep Wimbley, but we couldn’t afford him.
Reggie didn’t mention anything about adding another DE, we tendered Brodine, so maybe he has FAITH (lol) in the young kid.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:18 pm
He has speed, but was not a very good pass rusher. Another post stated how he wasn’t successful even though he was surrounded by an all-star cast. I think RM is waiting until the draft to fill the LB position.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:27 pm
That’s true. Lawson is also good in coverage. He can be our WLB.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:31 pm
Lawson is good in coverage and against the run. We can use him, and we can add LBs and DL for depth in the draft. We don’t have a lot picks in this draft.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:45 pm
I enjoyed chatting with you, but I’m getting tired. Good night bro.
Later Nation.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:55 pm
You’re alright with me Raider O. I will earn your respect in the future.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:59 pm
819.RaiderLen Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:25 pm
I think Ford would be prime trade bait if Reggie is looking to move up in the draft, but I’d like to keep Him around and get the benefit of His play making ability.
I like the Moore, DHB, Ford group.
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doesnt it come down to what McCann and/or Taiwan Jones offer in the return game along with D.Moore as a punt returner? They would need another vet to shore up the receiving corps with a knowledge of the
WCO passing attack….
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:00 pm
I’d love to get Manny Lawson. Dude is very versatile.
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Raider O Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:28 pm
I’m a finance major. I get paid to be anal.
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Used to recruit finance and accounting majors back in the dotbomb days, sooooo trueeeeee!!!!!
March 24th, 2012 at 4:07 am
Bengals add Harvey & Andersoon
Colts add Stanton & Avery
Diem & Barber retire
Donkeys add Porter, Dreesen & Tamme
saints sign chamberlain
McClain, Pacman, Ginn, Henderson & Collins staying put
Jeff Saturday to Packers
Everette Brown – Lions
Panthers sign Pollak
San Fran adds Josh Johnson
Pats sign Larsen
Rams sign Quinn Ojinnaka
Carr & Cotchery visit KC
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hot dang!!!
I miss one day at the office and all this happens?
March 24th, 2012 at 4:11 am
Wiz II moving to Center and Carlisle at LG?
Interesting!!
LT Veldheer
LG Carlisle
C Little Wiz
RG Brisiel
RT Barnes
March 24th, 2012 at 4:16 am
Q: Looking to add another quarterback behind Palmer, Pryor . .
McKenzie: Kind of the same as like running back for us, make sure you bring a legitimate guy in.
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legitimate = veteran?
Pryor & TJones = not legit?
what does this mean ???
March 24th, 2012 at 4:18 am
Q: Still things to be done to create room . . .long-term deal with Tyvon Branch would lower it . .
McKenzie: Yeah, if we could do a long-term deal. But right now we’re just going to hold fast where we are
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TB gonna play all season on the tag to prove he deserves a long-term deal??
smart move!
March 24th, 2012 at 4:23 am
Q: Cap situation, have heard you have $4 million in room or so . . .
McKenzie: No. We don’t. I wish.
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LOL, Reggie’s honesty is refreshing
in other words – hey Raider fans, don’t hate me for not throwing around money like Donald Trump [in FA] , because I don’t have it!!
March 24th, 2012 at 4:29 am
McKenzie: One thing I don’t have is a starting outside linebacker.
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safe to assume Travis Goethel or Carl Ihenacho aren’t likely to replace Wimbley?
March 24th, 2012 at 4:31 am
can we even afford to re-sign Sam Williams?
BigMac has an impossible task at hand…
thanks, Al !!
March 24th, 2012 at 5:53 am
Coffee’s on me RRS.
March 24th, 2012 at 6:30 am
What’s to say McGee doesn’t explode on the scene this year reminiscent to Marcel Reese a coupla of years back? Without injuries & DC’s rolling coverage his way his stats would been better last year. If the Raiders OL distinguishes themselves this should free up the FB & TE to take advantage of the WCO scheme now employed by Knapp % Co. & contribute in more than a pass blocking capacity. . .
What type of athlete is McGee? Is he a long strider or is he capable of running WCO type patterns, I.E. slants, etc & displaying a RAC talent? Is he a good route runner? Know he was primarily a QB @ Illinois so what will it take for him to develop into a NFL caliber WR? He won’t have to carry the load (D. Moore #1, DHB has to be the #2 & hopefully Jacoby Ford can reacquaint himself as the # 3. Hopefully Murphy, who i touted coming outta college finds his Viagra prescription, rediscovers his cajones & his past attitude & contribute & the aforementioned McGee & Jones show something reminiscent of NFL caliber. . .still have the diamond in the rough possibilities, a la D. Moore. . .but can’t count on that. . .) so there is a bit less pressure on him. . .
Defense is still a big questiom mark but based on coaching (hopefully organization equals improvement over the previous regime. . .) can’t be as bad as last year. Have to hope the pass rush is more consistent but the performance against the run will still be the ultimate question mark. . .the LB play (realize there are more acquisitions @ these positions, especially the Will to be considered). . .
So. . .the defense equals “for your consideration. . .” with CB right behind. . .and depth @ safety. . .MM won’t have his scholarship to fall back on. . .perhaps he plays as situational WLB? He can cover TE’s & perhaps RB’s in limited capacities. . .
March 24th, 2012 at 7:32 am
It will be essentially WCO that Knapp runs. I think our most potent offensive strategy would have to be a 3-wide I-formation set.
Moore-DHB-Ford
Reece-McFadden
Could motion Reece out and give a 4-wide look, Reece very able and would attract attention, spread the field out enabling McFadden to work in space from a rush from that look.
Could leave Reece at FB and rush the ball inside or out effectively and thus deadlier play-action.
Could call either FB or HB screens.
Could have both McFadden and Reece routing to the flats.
The three-wide also can stretch the field vertically while having Reece-McFadden stay back to block. This set also advantageous for the ghost motion end-arounds etc.
March 24th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Here’s the thing with T. Pryor: None of us have seen him throw a single pass as a pro. Not in practice or pre-season or anything. Obviously the coaches think there might be something there.Let’s see what he can do before we throw him under the bus.
March 24th, 2012 at 8:52 am
So I am staying in Pagosa Springs, CO in our timeshare, and we get the Denver news.
Everything is mourning the “Tebow legacy” and they have shown Pat Robertson’s rant on it like 50 times. Fans at bars complaining, even a 50 year old crying on the news that a local “hero” has been shipped out of town.
When it comes to Bronco’s fans and Tim Tebow, you might as well grab a seat by a window, pour yourself a nice glass of reason, and throw it right out the window.
March 24th, 2012 at 8:54 am
Gawd , I hate the off season….
March 24th, 2012 at 9:15 am
I think what most of us can be happy about is the fact that the Raiders are shedding the roster of a bunch of overpriced players. Bush and Wimbley are just two of the latest casualties — Reggie has said he would’ve like to have kept them, but just too much money. It may take another year or two, but we’ll be in much better cap situation, long-term. I like the path of progress, so far ..
March 24th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I love the Denver town tragedy! Truth is – if a couple of teams hadn’t had end-of-the -game meltdowns (Jets, Dolphins) and the Raiders hadn’t had last-minute defensive falters against Lions or Bills, Tebow would’ve never been annointed, he would’ve been traded quietly and the whole thing would’ve gone away. Let’s see how the Soap Opera plays out on Broadway!
March 24th, 2012 at 9:46 am
Hopefully 1-2 of these guys from the future/reserve can step up. Carl Ihenacho played DE for SJSU and was their pass rush specialist. Hopefully he can make the transition to OLB.
15 Bomar, Rhett QB 6-2 225 26 1 Sam Houston State
95 Brodine, Mason DE 6-7 255 24 1 Nebraska-Kearney
73 Cumbie, Jamie DT 6-7 290 24 1 Clemson
62 Davis, Hall DE 6-6 265 25 1 Louisiana-Lafayette
70 Hurd, Zach OL 6-7 325 23 1 Connecticut
53 Ihenacho, Carl LB 6-3 255 23 1 San Jose State
97 Ivey, Travis NT 6-4 325 25 1 Maryland
38 Jackson, Rashawn RB 6-1 240 25 1 Virginia
14 Jones, Derrick WR 6-0 191 26 R California (PA)
43 Lambert, Terrail DB 5-11 190 26 2 Notre Dame
16 McGee, Eddie WR 6-4 210 24 1 Illinois
46 Miller, Lonyae RB 6-0 230 23 1 Fresno State
67 Parsons, Alex OL 6-4 300 24 1 USC
39 Taylor, Curtis DB 6-2 210 26 3 LSU
March 24th, 2012 at 10:12 am
I would like to see a team, the Jets, in this case, be successful in using Tebow’s talents by using him in certain packages as they say they will.
Now, it remains to be seen if 1)they really do as they say they will in enacting this and 2) if Tebow will bring a new dimension to their offense and 3) that it works.
If it does, then NFL football will have evolved once again, as it always does, if sometimes in a dilatory manner.
Successful innovations on offense lead to innovations on defense. Nothing wrong with a sport evolving. Keeps fans interested, esp. when scouts can now go outside prototypical contraints on player evaluation, management feels more comfortable going outside previous parameters for player selection, and coaches can feel free or be obliged to construct new strategies.
Good for everyone.
March 24th, 2012 at 10:19 am
925.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 24th, 2012 at 4:16 am
Q: Looking to add another quarterback behind Palmer, Pryor . .
McKenzie: Kind of the same as like running back for us, make sure you bring a legitimate guy in.
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legitimate = veteran?
Pryor & TJones = not legit?
what does this mean ???
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I think it means Pryor and T.Jones are peripheral specialist or project types, and they want guys who can convert third downs and come in and maintain drives for this season – Pryor and T.Jones probably have more value down the road. – they need someone who can legitimately move the chains, get first downs and wont finish the year on I.R. (maybe Cedric Benson and Leinart might NOT be the answers..) Jackie Battle might come cheaper, and add special teams value, and Billy Volek..although Battle may be a Charger ..they are stepping up in FA this time around
March 24th, 2012 at 10:28 am
I guess branch figures that 1 year under coach allen will give him the stats he needs to land a big contract..
March 24th, 2012 at 10:32 am
How about the lake show? Some ppl here were saying my lakers were done.. But once again the best front office in the biz came thru.. The Lakers look poised to to play championship bball down the stretch..
March 24th, 2012 at 10:46 am
933-and on the flip side,let’s see him do something before anointing him the next great one as many on here are doing.
March 24th, 2012 at 11:29 am
I just want to know if Pryor has addressed his throwing motion. In addition i remember about a week or so ago another blogger posted something regarding pryor really partying hard in the early offseason. Hope that was a mirage. . .
#42, I think OKC has enough incentive (not to mention talent) in the form of Fish to win the west. Gasol has to be more consistent & Bynum has to quit getting anger shots from World Peace. . .the other night WP was attempting to calm Bynum down & Bynum rebuked his efforts in a vociferous fashion reminiscent of WP himself. Now if Bynum can channel hthat anger into substance on the defensive end. . .he seemed disenterested on a coupla trips down the court the other night in Dallas. . .against Dirk, no less. . .
I hope OKC is stopped somewhere along the way (I’m from the 206 & that just would fuel the fire of our NBA bereft former Supersonics home. But that’s a subject for another day), but still don’t think the Lake show can do it. . .
March 24th, 2012 at 11:29 am
I thought this coulda been a re-load off season, instead of a un-load and rebuild. We need to get it now while we still got a healthy Palmer, someone who can get the ball to Denarius Moore. Instead, I’m afraid we’re becoming one dimensional and predictable.
Defenses will be able to key on a one running back threat and force us into a passing team, something CP3 is not good at. If we have a strong backfield threat, Palmer will be a better QB. I don’t care for some of the off season lack of moves.
March 24th, 2012 at 11:40 am
How can anyone say we are becoming one dimensional, when we haven’t even seen the offense.
Moreover, how can you make moves, when you do not have the cap space to do make them?
March 24th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
I ke move s. Ad bought wr and backs instead o building o line. Also bought speedy db who can’t defend
March 24th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Hue was not gonna do a thing without dumping some players as RM has done! Also I think the players had Hue where they wanted him! Those who are slackers that is! I have not liked DMAC’s Injury bug situationsince we drafted him! Put him on madden! Maybe it will have a reverse affect! LMAO! we need a rookie back that can play and push his over paid butt! Taiwan Jones? I don’t like due to him getting in the way of Ford after he ran a TD back he started trying to hog the ballon kick offs moving into the area where Ford would receive the ball! Saw it a number of times, yet when he did get it he looked lost!
March 24th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
44. If okc wins the west fisher wont have much to do with it…. Okc also needs to prove they can beat the top teams in the playoffs.. Lakers all the way.
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