Dennis Allen Q&A at owners meeting
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 at 8:17 am in Oakland Raiders.
A transcript of coach Dennis Allen’s breakfast media session at the owners meeting as provided by the Raiders:
Q: How will Peyton Manning fit in the AFC West?
Allen: I think obviously Peyton is one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game, so he creates a big challenge for all of us. One of the things, when you look at the quarterbacks in this division, you think about Carson Palmer, Peyton Manning and Philip Rivers, this is one of the better divisions in football as far as the quarterback position goes. So, I think it’s an awesome challenge for all of us in the division. I think every defensive-minded coach in this division in excited about the challenge.
We’ve been in this league long enough that all of us have played against him a couple times. We have a feel for what he likes, what he’s looking for. I think the biggest thing on Peyton, just like all quarterbacks, you can’t just sit there and do one thing all day long and expect for him to not figure you out. We’ve got to do a great job of changing up the looks.
Q: Seems like you guys are losing some good players there?
Allen: You know what, we knew what the situation was when we were going into it. We knew it was going to be a tough situation. I think Regge’s done a great job of managing everything as we’ve gone through this. You go through it every year. Every year, you have good players that you lose. And, you’ve got to find a way to regroup and replace those guys and that’s what we’re trying to get done.
Q: On starting a new era with the Raiders:
Allen: It’s an exciting opportunity for all of us that are involved. To take over such a historic program, be a part of that tradition there with the Raiders, is obviously exciting for all of us. We’re excited about the opportunity to put our stamp on the program.”
Q: How do you put your own stamp on the program, and still respect the past?
Allen: I think with every great program in the National Football League, I think you really have to respect the history and tradition within the organization. The Oakland Raiders. It’s one of the most storied franchises in all of sport, not just the NFL. We want to embrace those, embrace the past, and the history of the organization. But yet, we want to do it our way. Reggie and I are going to work together to do it the way we want to do it, and put the best team out on the field we can put out there.
You have to embrace the tradition of the Raiders and what Mr. Davis was able to build there. But at the same time, Reggie and I have to do it our way. We’re committed to doing that. Reggie’s done an outstanding job since he’s been there, of putting his own stamp on the organization. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work with the players and putting my stamp on the team.”
Q: Had you ever met Al Davis?
Allen: I met him actually one time when I was at the Dallas Cowboys training camp in Austin, Texas, when I was working with Texas A&M. I was a graduate assistant with Texas A&M. He was out there. I was watching the defensive backs work out and he was standing right there coaching. That would’ve been early ‘90s.
Q: On growing up in the Dallas area:
Allen: I think growing up in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the thing about growing up there, you really get a feel for what football’s all about. The tradition of Texas high-school football produces some of the best coaches in the world. I think high-school coaches in general, that’s where players really learn the fundamentals of playing the game. I was fortunate to grow up there and be a part of some of the best high-school coaching there is.
Q: Did you know early in life you wanted to coach?
Allen: Yeah. Yeah. I knew from very early on, that’s what I wanted to do. I think my earliest recollection of when I decided I wanted to be a coach was probably in junior high school. Like I said in my press conference when I was announced as head coach, I knew in junior high I wanted to be a junior high coach. In high school, I wanted to be a high school coach. When I played college ball, I thought, ‘Hey, I might want to try this college thing.’ And here I am in the National Football League. I didn’t set out for this to be the end goal, but I think as you go along and keep advancing within your career, I think everybody wants to be the best.
Q: Did you follow the Cowboys?
Allen: I did. The Cowboys were my team growing up. I had a little bit of a connection with the Atlanta Falcons because my dad played for the Falcons. I was actually born in Atlanta. I grew up in Hurst (Texas), but I was born in Atlanta. Dallas was my team growing up. We didn’t go to a lot of games. I was playing pee-wee football, and doing different things. My recollection is of Sundays where I would get up early in the morning, we’d probably go out and have some sort of pick-up game, basketball or football, or something out in the driveway or the street out front. Then we’d come in and watch the games about noon, maybe take a break at halftime and go out and play a little bit more. Then generally we’d come back in and get ready for church, watch most of the afternoon game before we had to go to church.
Q: On the Saints and the recent NFL discipline:
Allen: I think the Commissioner has really made it a point that our job as employees of the National Football League is to protect the shield, protect the integrity of the game. I think obviously the increased awareness about player safety, I think that’s of the utmost importance. I respect the investigation, what the league went through, and respect their findings. Really at the end of the day, I’m worrying about the Oakland Raiders. We’ve got an opportunity to have our team in for the very first time on April 2, and that’s really where my focus has been.
Q: On the changes in the CBA delaying his ability to see his players:
Allen: We get to report really two weeks earlier than anyone else (as a team with a first-year coach). We get the opportunity to have one extra mini-camp. I think after going through what we went through last year, I’ll take anything I can get. I’ll say this: It’s no tougher than it was last year, with absolutely no time. It’s a challenge. Obviously as coaches, we always want more time. These are the rules we’ve been given, so we’ll find ways to adjust, and find different methods of getting our point across in a shorter period of time.
Just like with anything, anytime anything new comes up, we’re going to go through this process. We’re going to go through this offseason program. The owners, players, the GMs, the coaches, we’re all going to monitor how this process goes, and then there’ll be things the players are going to want to adjust, there’ll be things the coaches would want to adjust, and there’ll be changes, I would expect, when you get into next offseason.
Q: Who are your mentors?
Allen: I’ve had an opportunity to work for some good people. Sean Payton is a person I really respect, someone I will listen to. Dan Reeves was someone I was fortunate enough, when I first came into the league, one of the first guys that I was able to work for, and so he’s obviously someone I’ve learned a whole lot from. When I was going through the whole process of hiring coaches, I spent some time on the phone with Jimmy Mora, who I worked for there in Atlanta. I’ve been pretty fortunate.
Q: Do you still have family in Hurst, Texas?
Allen: I do. My mom and dad still live there. My mom and dad, and my grandmother, they all live in the same house I grew up in.”
Q: On the Raiders playing the Cowboys in the preseason:
Allen: It’s been kind of a tradition, hasn’t it? Like Thanksgiving Day games.”
Q: Did you know Reggie McKenzie before this process?
Allen: Only a little bit, through seeing him at the combine. Enough to say hello to him.”
Q: On his reaction to interviewing with the Raiders:
Allen: It was really kind of an interesting process. I had an opportunity to interview for the head-coaching job at the Rams prior to that. Some of these things are strange because you don’t really expect them, you have no idea they’re coming. I just remember Foxy (John Fox) coming to me and saying, ‘I think the Raiders are going to want to talk to you.’ And then a couple days later he said they do want to talk to you. So, it’s obviously a flattering deal. (McKenzie) flew to Denver and we met at one of the hotels downtown, spent about 4-5 hours together, visited a little bit more at the Senior Bowl.”
Q: Did that impress you about Reggie, that he thought outside the box, after a lot of people thought he would hire a Green Bay guy?
Allen: What you find out about Reggie, he does let the process play out. He’s not going to be swayed in any way by public perception. He’s going to do what he thinks is right for himself, for the organization, and he’s not really going to look back.”
Q: On Darren McFadden, any updates?
Allen: There’s not really an update. He’s still kind of going through the rehabilitation process. He’s been back in Oakland working out. We expect him to fully be able to go through the offseason program and ready to roll.
Q: Do you feel like you have to figure out what you have in Jacoby Ford and Denarius Moore?
Allen: I need to figure out exactly what we have on the whole team. I don’t think you ever really truly know until you get out on the field and get an opportunity to work with them. I’m excited about a lot of the pieces to the puzzle that we have. But I don’t think you fully know what you have until you get on the field with them. That’s why I’m really looking forward to this mini-camp starting on April 17.
Q: What kind of culture has Reggie McKenzie brought to your organization?
Allen: I think what people are really finding out about Reggie is that he is a true personnel man. He understands personnel, he understands how to deal with players, and I think he’s done a great job under the circumstances, trying to acquire talent and to try to find fits for our organization.
Q: Do you have a feel for his philosophy on building, how he’s going to mesh the draft and the pro areas to get you players?
Allen: Yeah. I think, obviously, we both feel the best way to build the program is to build through the draft, develop young players. That’s how you sustained continued success in this league. And that’s really what our philosophy’s going to be, to really try to acquire and develop young talent.”
Q: On McKenzie’s personality
Allen: Well, he’s not going to die of stress, it doesn’t look like to me. He’s a pretty laid-back guy. He doesn’t allow a lot of things to bother him. He’s got his own thoughts and ideas about the way he wants to do things. He’s really not going to be swayed by a lot of public perception.”
Q: His old boss in Green Bay, Ted Thompson, also is an even-tempered personality. Do you think that’s a good quality?
Allen: Absolutely, because I think you really have to make tough decisions at times and when you let emotions get in the way too much, sometimes those decisions get clouded a little bit. I think being even-keel is a good thing.
Q: On cornerback Pat Lee:
Allen: I think he provides a lot of depth at the corner position. He’s kind of been a backup, special-teams-type player there in Green Bay, and I’m looking forward to getting him in and giving him an opportunity to compete. We’ll see where he’s at.
Q: On the April schedule:
Allen: April 2, we get the players in for the offseason program. April 17 is our first day of mini-camp.”
Q: On the fit between a GM and head coach, how important that is in Green Bay, and whether he sensed that in Oakland:
Allen: Yes, from the very beginning. I think what happens is, when you look at Reggie and I, both of us have a lot of the same core values of trust, honesty and integrity. We’re both family people. So, I think personally we have a lot of things in common. Personally, we have a lot of things in common. Then, professionally, both of us believe in developing and teaching young players. We don’t always agree on every single thing. I don’t think that’s healthy within an organization that you agree on every single thing. But I think we respect each other’s opinion, and we both of us know that we both have the best interest of the club at heart.”
Q: New regimes always use the phrase changing the culture; how do you go about doing that?
Allen: It’s a challenge anytime you go into a new situation. At the end of the day I think what you need to do is you have to have your set of values that you believe in, the things that you believe in strongly, and you’ve got to preach that message every day. Habits are created, and they’re created through repetition. That’s really what you have to do. You’ve got to continue to preach the same message day-in and day-out and you’ve got to live it.
Q: On young players on the roster:
Allen: We’ve got some young players on our team that I’m excited about. I’m excited about the receiving corps. I’m excited about Tyvon Branch at the safety position. I’m excited about the opportunity to get to work with Rolando McClain as a middle linebacker. There’s a reason why he was drafted so high. I think Darren McFadden is someone I’m excited about, still a developing player. When you look at our team, we really have some young talent that has a chance to grow. How you can sustain success in this league is to develop young players. That’s critical.
Q: On his reaction to Peyton Manning signing with Denver:
Allen: I was excited for them. They get a chance to get one of the all-time great quarterbacks in the National Football League, but at the same time I was thinking, ‘Could it get any tougher for us at the Oakland Raiders?’ Your first job, you’re taking on a new challenge and all of the sudden you’ve got to go face one of the best that’s ever played twice a year. And then after you play him twice a year, you’re going to go out and play Philip Rivers twice a year, one of the best in the league. It’s a tough proposition but we’re excited about the challenge.
Q: On whether the fullback is being phased out of the NFL:
Allen: I don’t think so. I think when you look at our fullback, what I think is, the traditional fullback might not be the same guy as you go forward into the National Football League. Marcel Reece is a converted wide receiver playing fullback. He’s an athletic type of guy. You might see a little more of that.”
Q: What’s more important, nickel corner or third linebacker?
Allen: I think the nickel corner with the way the league is going right now. The nickel corner is a starter in this league. He’s a starter.
Q: On the biggest trend in offense these days:
Allen: I think the no-huddle, quick-tempo, quick substitutions, that’s probably been the biggest change since I first came into the league.”
Q: On the Broncos:
Allen: I have mixed emotions. I have a lot of friends on that staff. At the same time, they’re in your division and it’s one of your biggest rivalries, you’d rather not see them get one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game. We’re really looking forward to the challenge. I think it’s obviously a big challenge for us. It’ll be a big challenge for our defense and a big challenge for our offense, because when you play teams that have that type of capability on offense, your offense has to be able to keep the opponents off the field, and be able to put up points themselves. We’re looking forward to the challenge. I think, really when you look at our division, we’ve gone to a division that has some of the best quarterback play in all of football.
Q: On some of the challenges with walking into a place where it’s been done one way for so long:
Allen: I think the biggest challenge is that because the leadership has been the way it’s been done for so long, people are used to doing things one way. I think the biggest challenge is just getting people within the organization to open up the thought process to doing things another way. There are different ways to do things in this league. I think everyone within the organization has been open and receptive to conforming to the way Reggie and I are trying to do things.”
Q: Have you figured out the identity of the organization now?
Allen: Yeah. Our deal is, we want to foster an organization that’s based on trust, honesty, integrity, doing the right things, doing it the right way. Those are things that both Reggie and I believe in. That’s the way we’re going to run that organization. We’re going to do things the right way. We’re going to do things in a first-class manner. We’re going to build a team that’s going to be tough, smart, disciplined. Just like I talked about doing the right things within the organization, that’s the way we’re going to do it as a team.”
Q: On the mystique of the Raiders:
Allen: That’s what the Oakland Raiders are all about. But I do think there’s a perception of tough, nasty, dirty. We want to be tough, we want to be physical, we want to do it the right way.”
Q: You clearly know how to build a defense. Offensively, what are your philosophies?
Allen: Offensively, first of all, to be successful, you’ve got to be able to run the football. We’re going to be able to do that. We’ve got a scheme in place that’s going to allow us to run the football. I think we’ve got a situation there at running back that’s going to allow us to run consistently on offense. And then you have to be explosive in the passing game. When you look at our quarterback, our wide-receiver situation, I think we obviously have the ability to be explosive in the passing game. I think those are the two biggest factors to be consistent offensively.
I don’t know if it’s bucking the trend in the league. I think when you say you have to be able to run the football, everybody kind of pictures three yards and a cloud of dust. I don’t think that’s what it’s all about. I think you have to be able to run the football on a consistent basis so you make the defense have to play two different things. If they’re sitting back there and playing the pass all day, it makes it hard to throw the football. I think our ability to be able to run the ball consistently opens up the passing game.
Q: On his comfort level coaching in the AFC West:
Allen: Yeah, I’ve got a little familiarity with the people we’re going to be playing. That’s a positive. Obviously they have a familiarity with me and what I believe in, what we’re going to try to accomplish. I think it’s an exciting challenge.
Q: Defensively, what are your assets?
Allen: Our strongest area, I think defensively, is we’re going to be good up front. I think that’s been a key asset to the team over the last couple years. We’re big, we’re physical up front. And then I think we’ve got team speed all over the field. I think where we need to get is we have to be able to develop some of the young players, some of the young talent. You look at DeMarcus Van Dyke, Chimdi Chekwa and some of the draft choices last year that we’ve got to develop. Rolando McClain is one of those guys we’ve got to develop. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to get to work with those guys. We do have talent. We’ve got to bring them along.
Q: On the draft choices awarded Monday:
Allen: We’re excited about getting three compensatory picks. It gives us a little bit more to do on draft day. I think what we’re going to have to do a great job of is evaluating fit, and how guys fit into what we’re going to try to do offensively and defensively so we can get that value pick in some of those later rounds. We knew the situation going in, that we were going to have to take some tough hits. Now that we have some compensatory picks, we’ve got a chance to find us a player earlier in the draft, than having to wait around.
Q: On free agency:
Allen: Here’s the first thing: There’s good players out there. They really form most of your team. We weren’t able to go out there and make the big splash, the big name, through free agency. We won’t be able to go out and make the big splash, the big name through the draft, because we don’t have a first- or second-round draft choice. What we’ve got to be able to do, we have to find those value picks that fit what we want to do, offensively, defensively and in the kicking game, that allow us to do that. Then, we’ve got to develop of them as coaches.
Q: On what Sean Payton is going through right now:
Allen: Well, I think first of all, that’s an unfortunate situation. I feel extremely bad for everybody’s that’s been involved in the situation. But I do think that as the Commissioner stated the other day that it’s our job as employees, especially us as head coaches, to protect the shield, protect the integrity of the game. Player safety is of the utmost importance, and I think that’s something we’ve got to take very seriously.”
Q: On whether he’s reached out to Sean Payton:
Allen: Yeah I’ve reached out to Sean. I’ve sent him a text and told him how badly I feel for him and this whole situation.”
Q: On the investigation:
Allen: I think the Commissioner, the league, they did a thorough investigation of the situation there, and I really respect the findings of the league. Really what I’m focused on is moving forward with the Oakland Raiders. We get an opportunity to meet with our team on April 2 for the very first time, and I’m looking forward to that opportunity and getting a chance to work with those guys.
Q: On Pete Carmichael as a candidate:
Allen: I think Pete Carmichael’s an outstanding coach. I think he had a couple opportunities with head-coaching jobs this year, and I think he’s an outstanding candidate as a head coach.
Q: On whether the Raiders will play a 4-3 or 3-4:
Allen: No, we haven’t decided any of that yet. We’re still going through the process of acquiring talent, looking into who we’re going to have on the team next year. Once we get through the draft, we’ll have a better feel what we want to do there.
Q: On inheriting a team on the doorstep of the playoffs last year:
Allen: That’s one of the things we’re excited about. This team wasn’t far away when I got here. We’re excited about trying to build on that and develop this team into a playoff-caliber team. Obviously, we took a couple hits because of the cap situation, but we’re looking forward to trying to develop the team, and the players.”
Q: On whether people raise their eyebrows, due to his age, when he tells them he’s an NFL head coach:
Allen: They probably do. I don’t notice it a whole lot. Listen, I can’t apologize for being young, you know what I mean? It is what it is. I put a lot of time and effort into preparing for this and I’m ready for the challenge.”
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March 27th, 2012 at 8:23 am
go Jerry!
March 27th, 2012 at 8:25 am
We have 5 corners who have legitimate shots at winning the starting job.
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Only because all 5 collectively aren’t very good.
I have hope for Chekwa, but again, what did he see, maybe 100 snaps last year. Than we are going to toss him out there on the island against Peyton week 1?
We need players at the position, not 5 guys with a chance to start.
If you got 5 guys with a chance to start, you got a serious problem at the position, IMO.
Allen just said a nickle corner is a starter. That means we need 3 quality DB’s.
March 27th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Good, we now have 5 picks when normally a team gets 7 so it’s not that bad.
Obviously no picks in rounds 1-2 but we’ll get 3 players in the top 150.
And at this point, almost every position has a starter in place.
QB Palmer
RB DMAC
FB Reece
WR DHB-Moore-Ford
OT Veldheer-Barnes
OG Carslile-Brisiel
C Wis
DE Shaugnessy-Houston
DT Seymour-Kelly-Bryant
OLB Curry
MLB McClain
CB Bartell-Spencer, Pat Lee and the kids.
FS Huff
SS Branch
We need to find a complete TE, but even there we have a solid blocker in Myers and a pass-catching kid to develop in Ausberry in case we can’t find anyone.
And we need a starting OLB but that’s it.
We can obviously get better at some spots but the point is, the starters seem pretty much set for next year, outside of TE and 1 OLB.
March 27th, 2012 at 8:26 am
That’s why I’m really looking forward to this mini-camp starting on April 17.
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Finally, a date!
Looks like we’ll have some good topics to chop up on the course, JFB.
March 27th, 2012 at 8:27 am
51.AmysInCharge Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 8:12 am
Hawaiin bud,..I have tix for the sunday game,..its supposedly Mannys first game back, game 51, but if rainouts prior to that one Im not sure, but I think Brien will be there with me that sunday.
Ok, sounds good…maybe I can do the Saturday, Sunday thing. Haven’t done it in awhile!
Thanks
March 27th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Obviously it’s obvious that DA went to the same speaking school as Huge Action.
It’s so obvious! (let’s hope he puts a better team together )
March 27th, 2012 at 8:29 am
Yes, actually going to go play here in a few hours at Buffalo Thunder.
April 25th it is on!!! Flight arrives in Ontario around 9:30, so I am thinking a noon or 1pm tee time.
Thoughts?
March 27th, 2012 at 8:29 am
Q: if the DL is “stout vs the run” who isn’t?
A: They are no longer on the team, so no need to worry about it.
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@Jhill
so the blame for the poorous Run Defense belongs to Kam Wimbley, John Henderson, Jarvis Moss, Trevor Scott, Darryl Blackstock & Quinton Groves?
March 27th, 2012 at 8:30 am
Allen: Yeah. I think, obviously, we both feel the best way to build the program is to build through the draft, develop young players.
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Reading between the lines here …
DVD, Chekwa, Bryant, McClain, DHB, and Houston are the young players who will all be solid contributors for us this season after their continued development.
March 27th, 2012 at 8:31 am
61.bcz24 Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 8:20 am
TOTALLY agree with RRS take on Branch. Let’s see what he can do in year 2 as a legit S. Was BY FAR the worst player in our secondary prior to last year.
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So you think in 2010 that Branch was outplayed by Mike Mitchell, Jeremy Ware, Walter McFadden, Hiram Eugene?
There seems to be some memory issues in here.
March 27th, 2012 at 8:31 am
The Cowboys were my team growing up.
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coulda kept that to yourself coach..
March 27th, 2012 at 8:31 am
62.bcz24 Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 8:22 am
Our Dline IS stout versus the run. They have led the NFL (or been in the top 5) for the last few years in tackles for a loss… however they also lead the league in runs of more than 20 yards. The problem is getting it done EVERY play. Consistancy. If DA and Tarver can bring THAT to our defense we will be a very dangerous team
March 27th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Ok Hawaiin bro,..ya we will have a big tailgate for that sunday game,…maybe TheC can be there,… gotta stop by,..A lot probably…hey Maui was great, had an issue in Hana, barely made it out!!
March 27th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Allen: April 2, we get the players in for the offseason program.
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Blog action is about to pick up next week guys.
March 27th, 2012 at 8:33 am
Q: Did you follow the Cowboys?
Allen: I did. The Cowboys were my team growing up.
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Fire this putz!
March 27th, 2012 at 8:33 am
Lots of talk of double-nickle by the staff.
He is going to be groomed into an elite player in no-time flat!!!!
March 27th, 2012 at 8:33 am
so the blame for the poorous Run Defense belongs to Kam Wimbley, John Henderson, Jarvis Moss, Trevor Scott, Darryl Blackstock & Quinton Groves?
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Again, no need to worry about it.
(you forgot to mention the bum DC)
March 27th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Cool…haven’t been to Maui since the late 90’s. Glad you made it out of Hana!
March 27th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Allen: We’ve got some young players on our team that I’m excited about. I’m excited about the receiving corps. I’m excited about Tyvon Branch at the safety position. I’m excited about the opportunity to get to work with Rolando McClain as a middle linebacker. There’s a reason why he was drafted so high.
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LOLOLOLOLOLOL
There’s that McClain guy being talked up again.
“There’s a reason why he was drafted so high.”
March 27th, 2012 at 8:38 am
So you think in 2010 that Branch was outplayed by Mike Mitchell, Jeremy Ware, Walter McFadden, Hiram Eugene?
There seems to be some memory issues in here.
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LOL
There you go being all technical again.
I guess I should have said worst of the guys who got more than 100 snaps?
March 27th, 2012 at 8:42 am
http://siriusxmsports.posterous.com/tim-ryan-pat-kirwan-hosts-of-movin-the-chains-78794
March 27th, 2012 at 8:42 am
If you got 5 guys with a chance to start, you got a serious problem at the position, IMO.
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Mularkey!
We are no longer running the type of defense that is going to require pro bowlers at the position.
We have to solid vets in Spencer and Bartell who will most likely start. 2 solid 2nd year prospects who can challenge for the job because they are GOOD PLAYERS.
Lee was a 2nd rd pick that the GM seems to like.
Obvious holes at the position because we basically cut both starters. To suggest that we can’t adequately fill 2 job openings is ludacris.
March 27th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Reggie Mac on the NFL channel SIRIUS…
http://siriusxmsports.posterous.com/tim-ryan-pat-kirwan-hosts-of-movin-the-chains-78794
March 27th, 2012 at 8:43 am
@JFB
McKenzie is drafting the BPA so discussing draft positions of NEED is a waste of time unless the BPA also fills a need.
Reggie could draft a RB, TE or OL (maybe even all 3) ahead of SSLB depending on who is on the board when we’re on the clock
March 27th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Rosuckdo McDack
March 27th, 2012 at 8:44 am
so I am thinking a noon or 1pm tee time.
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I effin HATE playing gold in the afternoons. Too damn hot.
But ima have to make an exception for that day and spank you.
March 27th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Our Dline IS stout versus the run. They have led the NFL (or been in the top 5) for the last few years in tackles for a loss… however they also lead the league in runs of more than 20 yards. The problem is getting it done EVERY play. Consistancy. If DA and Tarver can bring THAT to our defense we will be a very dangerous team
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BCZ, i’m glad you’re back from vacation.
your reason & logic is a breath of fresh air in here sometimes
March 27th, 2012 at 8:47 am
19.J Hill Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Allen: We’ve got some young players on our team that I’m excited about. I’m excited about the receiving corps. I’m excited about Tyvon Branch at the safety position. I’m excited about the opportunity to get to work with Rolando McClain as a middle linebacker. There’s a reason why he was drafted so high.
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LOLOLOLOLOLOL
There’s that McClain guy being talked up again.
“There’s a reason why he was drafted so high.”
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Translation: “He has sucked dik in the pros, and we can’t cut him for cap purposes, but since someone though so highly of him coming out of college, we will try and fix his schyyyyty game.”
March 27th, 2012 at 8:48 am
Marcel Reece is a converted wide receiver playing fullback. He’s an athletic type of guy. You might see a little more of that.”
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See a little more of what?
Him playing WR?
March 27th, 2012 at 8:48 am
Q: On young players on the roster:
Allen: We’ve got some young players on our team that I’m excited about. I’m excited about the receiving corps. I’m excited about Tyvon Branch at the safety position. I’m excited about the opportunity to get to work with Rolando McClain as a middle linebacker. There’s a reason why he was drafted so high.
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It’s time to stop hating on Branch & McClain!
March 27th, 2012 at 8:49 am
29.J Hill Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 8:48 am
Marcel Reece is a converted wide receiver playing fullback. He’s an athletic type of guy. You might see a little more of that.”
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See a little more of what?
Him playing WR?
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Read it again, I think he was saying you will see more of that type of athletic FB in the NFL.
March 27th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Q: What’s more important, nickel corner or third linebacker?
Allen: I think the nickel corner with the way the league is going right now. The nickel corner is a starter in this league. He’s a starter.
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Thank You!
Not a damn converted SS/hybrid/Big Nickle LB.
Get a 3rd damn corner on the field!
March 27th, 2012 at 8:52 am
I think he was saying
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Maybe YOU need to read again, lol.
March 27th, 2012 at 8:53 am
I effin HATE playing gold in the afternoons. Too damn hot.
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You need to sweat of those Moobs homeboy
March 27th, 2012 at 8:53 am
33.J Hill Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 8:52 am
I think he was saying
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Maybe YOU need to read again, lol.
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YOU PEOPLE!
March 27th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Q: On the biggest trend in offense these days:
Allen: I think the no-huddle, quick-tempo, quick substitutions, that’s probably been the biggest change since I first came into the league
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Get ready for the Carson Palmer show!
March 27th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Lee was a 2nd rd pick that the GM seems to like.
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As what? A speical teams player and backup, as our coach just said.
I think the plan as of today is for Bartell and Chekwa to start, but that can be upgraded rather easily, IMO.
March 27th, 2012 at 8:56 am
Hey fellas! Really happy we did not have Cap space to make a FA splash, or high draft choices this year. the lack of a marketing event will give the team a blue collar feel to it.
Only one thing bothered me…”To take over such a historic program, be a part of that tradition THERE with the Raiders”…what does he mean THERE with the Raiders?
March 27th, 2012 at 8:57 am
And we also signed Hall Davis, DE. He was a 5th round pick by the Rams, in 2010. 6-4, 271. Ran a 4.84. Thats pretty quick for a guy 271. Apparently he played some WR and S in HS, as well. Sounds like a nice athlete. I’ll be checking him out this preseason.
March 27th, 2012 at 8:58 am
You need to sweat of those Moobs homeboy
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My wife likes me like this. She’s proud of what she created. Brought me an apple fritter AND a bear claw home for breakfast on Sunday.
Took my to the Elephant Bar for LUNCH yesterday and 2 hours later was asking me what I wanted for dinner.
And ima still smack you around on the course. How are you going to feel about a high, fat, black dude outplaying you on the course?
March 27th, 2012 at 8:58 am
Justice Kennedy seems skeptical of the individual mandate portion of Ob@macare…..he is the key vote.
wow…..get your popcorn ready! Well, in June….get your popcorn ready!
March 27th, 2012 at 8:59 am
Q: On some of the challenges with walking into a place where it’s been done one way for so long:
Allen: I think the biggest challenge is that because the leadership has been the way it’s been done for so long, people are used to doing things one way. I think the biggest challenge is just getting people within the organization to open up the thought process to doing things another way. There are different ways to do things in this league. I think everyone within the organization has been open and receptive to conforming to the way Reggie and I are trying to do things.”
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Imagine there will be some puzzled looks on some faces as they attempt to walk in the facility and do their offseason routine their own way, the way they were used to. It’s one thing to say you are ready to do things Allen’s way, but it will be another to see how this all unfolds.
RoMac, I’m looking at you kid.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:00 am
I think the plan as of today is for Bartell and Chekwa to start, but that can be upgraded rather easily, IMO.
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Lee can take Hagan’s role you pumped up.
I’d say Bartell and Spencer would be penciled in as starters. The new guys did not draft DVD or Chekwa. I might actually have DVD and Chekwa 4th and 5th on the depth chart based on familiarity. Agreed that this can all change since the coach just said he needs 3 starting corners.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:02 am
apple fritter AND a bear claw
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@Jhill
you clown me for eating eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits & gravy for breakfast when you’re sitting there with a doughnut in each hand ???
March 27th, 2012 at 9:03 am
I think when you say you have to be able to run the football, everybody kind of pictures three yards and a cloud of dust. I don’t think that’s what it’s all about.
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This is so refreshing!
Finally, chess players!!!!
March 27th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Waste of life.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Cripes, you people and your food talk! I’ll be right back…..need a danish and milk.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:04 am
when you’re sitting there with a doughnut in each hand ???
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LOLOLOLOLOL
And I never said anything about your bacon, eggs, or sausage.
It was the skim milk I had an issue with.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Ned Kelly airs on Encore Wewst in a mere minutes. This should have been the ned of Mick Jagger’s acting career. . .
March 27th, 2012 at 9:06 am
You people with your breakfast talk. I just finished lunch.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:07 am
And ima still smack you around on the course. How are you going to feel about a high, fat, black dude outplaying you on the course?
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Not good, but I will cut enough jokes to make myself feel better, lol.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:07 am
I’d say Bartell and Spencer would be penciled in as starters. The new guys did not draft DVD or Chekwa
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Agreed with this
DVD, Check, Underwood, Lee & McCann are fighting for 3 or 4 roster spots imo – plus you gotta add a few undrafted kids for competition
your 5th & 6th (if we keep one) CB’s gotta have ST skills.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:09 am
Q: On whether the Raiders will play a 4-3 or 3-4:
Allen: No, we haven’t decided any of that yet. We’re still going through the process of acquiring talent, looking into who we’re going to have on the team next year. Once we get through the draft, we’ll have a better feel what we want to do there.
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Not buying that.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:11 am
Not buying that.
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I think they ultimately want to be a diverse 3-4, but they aren’t going to pigeon-hole things for 2012.
Chess players, baby!!!
March 27th, 2012 at 9:11 am
I really like Chekwa. Had him pegged last year as MUP Raider, and I think he will win over coach Allen, emerge as a starter.
Not too late to get on the Chekwa fan club. Seats still available.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:12 am
Ok,
I’m going out on a limb and matter of factly stating that we will be a 3-4 defense next year.
We hired a 3-4 DC.
The GM says we need an OLB, not a WLB.
Hesitant to just say we will run the 4-3 when that’s what we’ve been doing for years.
Obviously contemplating a change.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:13 am
J Hill Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 9:09 am
Q: On whether the Raiders will play a 4-3 or 3-4:
Allen: No, we haven’t decided any of that yet. We’re still going through the process of acquiring talent, looking into who we’re going to have on the team next year. Once we get through the draft, we’ll have a better feel what we want to do there.
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Not buying that.
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With any 3-4 defense, the key is having a true 0-technique nose tackle. If you don’t have one, then your D will get murdered, and Reggie knows this. If Reggie can’t get one, then we’ll have to run a 4-3 by default.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Food…ahhh…an hour and 15 is lunch time!
March 27th, 2012 at 9:14 am
It was the skim milk I had an issue with
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@Jhill
hey man – I only eat a greasy breakfast on Saturdays
monday thru friday it’s a bowl of cereal with skim milk
usually raisin bran or honey bunches of oats. sometimes just plain ole bran flakes
I can’t eat like a pig every meal, every day. I would be 300 lbs by Christmas
right now i’m cool at 6′1″ 200 lbs , but could stand to lose a few
March 27th, 2012 at 9:15 am
I don’t see us changing from a 4-3 base without signing big ugly NT. Our DL is better suited to apply pressure out of the 4-3 set, and if you aren’t pressuring the QB in this pass-happy era, you are getting scrorched on for 80 yard TD drives.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:16 am
right now i’m cool at 6′1″ 200 lbs , but could stand to lose a few
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wait till you hit 30. metabolism falls off a cliff.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:19 am
I’m going out on a limb and matter of factly stating that we will be a 3-4 defense next year.
We hired a 3-4 DC.
The GM says we need an OLB, not a WLB.
Hesitant to just say we will run the 4-3 when that’s what we’ve been doing for years.
Obviously contemplating a change.
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@Jhill
Reggie is well versed in the 3-4 Defense from his playing days and also his time in Green Bay, right?
The new D-Line coach from Texas A&M (Terrell Williams?) is also a 3-4 guy. LB Coach Johnny Holland was in a 3-4 Defense last year ran by Wade Phillips
I’m not sure about Dennis Allen. Mostly 4-3 from what I’ve seen & heard, but have seen semi pro’s state time & time again that he’s experienced in the 3-4 defense as well, which would explain the “multiple” comments he always refers to
March 27th, 2012 at 9:19 am
61.guest123 Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 9:16 am
right now i’m cool at 6′1″ 200 lbs , but could stand to lose a few
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wait till you hit 30. metabolism falls off a cliff.
Yup! Up until I was 28 or so, I was 5′11″ 190…hit 30 and I actually jumped up to 210…now I’m at 225, only because I have to go to the gym to (try to) keep off the excess weight!
March 27th, 2012 at 9:19 am
Ned Kelly starts with Mick Jagger preparing for his hanging.
So Ned Kelly starts with the ned. . .
March 27th, 2012 at 9:20 am
We also have Rashawn Jackson, who was a good FB for Virginia a couple of years ago. He was actually converted from LB. Was a key ST player at Virginia, as well. I see we have him listed as RB, though. At 6-1 and 245, a possible replacement for Bush? We’ll see. Could be a good ST player though.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:22 am
We dont have the personnel to play a 3-4. Allen thinks the strength of the D is the line: Houston, Kelly, Seymore, Shaunessy, Bryant…not a 3-4 line.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Allen is not a 3-4 guy.
Back in Atl, NO and Denver where he previously coached they ran 4-3.
Tarver is but I think we’ll run Allen’s D.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Love the fact that Allen is focused on Slowlando…gonna give him a chance to play at NFL level (not SEC), if not move outta the way.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:27 am
With any 3-4 defense, the key is having a true 0-technique nose tackle
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Duck,
What about this NT Ivey we have on the roster?
I just think the so called “best players we have on defense” best positions are in the 3-4.
Seymour and Bryant are our 2 best DL guys, imo. Best positions would be as 3-4 DEs
To put 55 in the best position to be successful, he needs to be a 3-4 ILB.
Seymour is not a natural NT
Houston is not a DE
McClain is not a natural 4-3 MLB.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:28 am
We dont have the personnel to play a 3-4.
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I agree, Macho Man
but we could switch it up on occasion and play 3-4 if we had a nose tackle. is Travis Ivey the guy? who knows?
tweener DE/OLB’s Scott, Moss, Wimbley & Groves are all gone.
would Curry & ShoNasty be our outside rushers ??
March 27th, 2012 at 9:29 am
Guest123 Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 9:11 am
I really like Chekwa. Had him pegged last year as MUP Raider, and I think he will win over coach Allen, emerge as a starter.
Not too late to get on the Chekwa fan club. Seats still available.
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Chekwa is no slouch. Has size, can cover and move, and has wheels. That injury held him back. Ready to see what he can do this season. Hes gonna get a lot of snaps this preseason, so we will get a good chance to check him out. I think he’s gonna surprise a lot of people.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Love the fact that Allen is focused on Slowlando
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@Macho Man
they can’t afford to cut him. the cap hit alone would kill us. he’s going into his 3rd year, so they are gonna ride him like a thick skinned mule and make sure that he puts the work in and shows some sort of leadership ability and improvement. As Allen stated, he was a Top 10 pick for a reason .. played well in college. Gotta see if his potential can translate into NFL production
I haven’t seen any sign of that.. but I trust Reggie, Allen & Tarver will bench him if he continues to be a liability on defense. no more scholarships
March 27th, 2012 at 9:37 am
The entire list of 32 comp picks awarded
ROUND/OVERALL SELECTION/TEAM
3/95/Oakland
4/128/Minnesota
4/129/Oakland
4/130/Baltimore
4/131/New York Giants
4/132/Green Bay
4/133/Green Bay
4/134/Minnesota
4/135/Dallas
5/168/Oakland
5/169/Baltimore
5/170/Indianapolis
6/202/New York Jets
6/203/New York Jets
6/204/Cleveland
6/205/Cleveland
6/206/Indianapolis
6/207/Carolina
7/240/Pittsburgh
7/241/Green Bay
7/242/New York Jets
7/243/Green Bay
7/244/New York Jets
7/245/Cleveland
7/246/Pittsburgh
7/247/Cleveland
7/248/Pittsburgh
7/249/Atlanta
7/250/San Diego
7/251/Buffalo
7/252/St. Louis
7/253/Indianapolis
March 27th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Burfict is a physical specimen with great closing speed when stalking running backs. He can end plays with crushing hits. Burfict obviously possesses athleticism and power for the Mike linebacker position, but he is lacking in every other category. Burfict is consistently taken completely out of plays by his own accord, standing still while the play develops and making himself an easy target for linemen to hit at the second level. Even when Burfict does read and react, many times it is to the wrong spot, especially with misdirection. He does not play instinctively. Burfict is forceful, which is great if he’s tackling a running back after going unblocked, but he struggles to fight through trash after first contact.
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from Rotoworld’s Josh Norris.
Sound familiar to anyone here?
March 27th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Burfict = Kimbo Slice
March 27th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Burfict > McClain
March 27th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
Shout out to Jerry for putting in that OT!
March 27th, 2012 at 9:43 am
DMAC…what’s good bro?
March 27th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Kimbo > Romac
March 27th, 2012 at 9:44 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 9:43 am
DMAC…what’s good bro?
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Nothin much.
Just caught up on some reading.
Jerry’s finally puttin’ in some work.
lol
March 27th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Hwnrdr Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 9:19 am
61.guest123 Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 9:16 am
right now i’m cool at 6′1″ 200 lbs , but could stand to lose a few
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wait till you hit 30. metabolism falls off a cliff.
Yup! Up until I was 28 or so, I was 5′11″ 190…hit 30 and I actually jumped up to 210…now I’m at 225, only because I have to go to the gym to (try to) keep off the excess weight!
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@33 years of age 5′-7″ 170lbs
What I do is walk the 18 holes instead of a cart…that works just fine!
10 years ago I was 155lbs…4 kids later!
March 27th, 2012 at 9:47 am
You know …
Good bacon is getting harder to find.
Big thumbs down to Kirkland brand from Costco. Just tossed 2 of my 4 pcs.
Fugged up part about it is, being from Costco and all, I still have 4 packs left, lol.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:47 am
r8eray = Mac from Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!
???
March 27th, 2012 at 9:50 am
What I do is walk the 18 holes instead of a cart…that works just fine!
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BS!
I walk 18 holes at least twice a week in the summer and I drop nada.
It’s all in what you scarf down.
When I was younger, broke, and didn’t live with a woman, I was 205 and takin fools to the rack on a constant.
You get older, get your chips together, have the woman move in, and it all changes.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:51 am
@Jhill
all bacon cooks & tastes the same to me … delicious
so I usually just get the cheap stuff from Wal-Mart
plumrose, corn king or farmland
but sausage links & bratwurst MUST be Johnsonville – there is no substitute!!
March 27th, 2012 at 9:52 am
What’s up Ray? Everyone used to tell me watch when you hit 30…well, watch when you hit 40…
March 27th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Bacon tastes better than an apple.
What are you going to do?
March 27th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Good bacon is getting harder to find.
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Co-sign.
Have to go to the deli and spend $6 a pound.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Allen says he thinks defensively our strength is “up front.”
Ummm, I hope he hasn’t overestimated our defensive line. You look at the girth and the names there and you thinkm “Yes, strength,” but I think age there and slowness is showing.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Most Corrupt States in this country:
http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/27/10812551-states-with-the-most-lax-anti-corruption-laws
March 27th, 2012 at 9:57 am
all bacon cooks & tastes the same
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You just haven’t had the right bacon.
Probably thought the same about sausages until you had a Johnson.
March 27th, 2012 at 9:57 am
I’m excited about Tyvon Branch at the safety position.
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DA and company will have Branch in his 1st pro bowl!
March 27th, 2012 at 10:00 am
31.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 7:55 am
Spencer
Lee
Chekwa
DVD
FA we signed from the Rams
Can’t see us going with more than 5 corners.
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Bartell = Rams
Don’t forget about Brandon Underwood and we also tendered RFA McCann. I think we’ll get a few undrafted fa’s to compete with this group. I don’t think we’ll use any of our draft picks here
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I don’t think we will draft any CB’s either, unless there is one McK really likes that slips to them.
Otherwise, they will just add some undrafted FA’s to this group to compete.
The draft will focus on LB’s, DLine, and OLinemen and probably a RB and or a blocking TE/FB type or a big WR.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Lee was a 2nd rd pick that the GM seems to like.
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As what? A speical teams player and backup, as our coach just said.
I think the plan as of today is for Bartell and Chekwa to start, but that can be upgraded rather easily, IMO.
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Never know where you can find starting talent. When Chris Carr was on the Raiders he was not even given a chance to play corner, just a kick returner. How long did Chris Johnson bounce around before the Raiders discovered him?
March 27th, 2012 at 10:06 am
I’m excited about Tyvon Branch at the safety position.
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DA and company will have Branch in his 1st pro bowl!
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Branch had a shoulder injury in 2010 almost all year long, could that be a reason he was our “worst” secondary asset in 2010 among the starters?
March 27th, 2012 at 10:08 am
When Chris Carr was on the Raiders he was not even given a chance to play corner, just a kick returner.
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He did play some corner, just enough to get burnt for a long TD late to lose a home game against the Bears, and also return one 100 yards against the Steelers.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:09 am
Dutch,
Branch literally apologized to the Raiders for his performance opening game against the Titans. He personally gave up 3 TDs.
It didn’t get much better for as the year went on.
I don’t recall a shoulder injury.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:09 am
DutchRaider77 Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 10:06 am
I’m excited about Tyvon Branch at the safety position.
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DA and company will have Branch in his 1st pro bowl!
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Branch had a shoulder injury in 2010 almost all year long, could that be a reason he was our “worst” secondary asset in 2010 among the starters?
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Yeah, Branch had a horrible season that year. Was pretty solid last season. I just think it took him a little extra time to learn his new position. I expect DA and our new DC for use him all over the field.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:10 am
The highest taxed states, (Cali is among them not surprisingly) we are being screwed hard in this State when it comes to the taxes obviously:
http://247wallst.com/2012/03/19/the-six-states-where-tax-revenues-are-soaring/2/
March 27th, 2012 at 10:10 am
It would be interesting to see Reggie Mac’s draft board right now. Wish I could be a fly on the wall of that warroom. It would be a good contrast to the Al Davis’s board and see how they matchup and where they diverge.
I have a feeling that Reggie Mac’s picks are going to be very unconventional. He may just go talent over need in this draft.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:10 am
*to
March 27th, 2012 at 10:12 am
Stockton about to go Bankrupt, lol.
Well, I guess that is one way to make CNBC.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:13 am
96.Just Fire Baby Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 10:08 am
When Chris Carr was on the Raiders he was not even given a chance to play corner, just a kick returner.
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He did play some corner, just enough to get burnt for a long TD late to lose a home game against the Bears, and also return one 100 yards against the Steelers.
That was the most exciting part of that game! Intercepted it right in the end zone I sit at and ran it right to the Black Hole!
March 27th, 2012 at 10:14 am
100.guest123 Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 10:10 am
It would be interesting to see Reggie Mac’s draft board right now. Wish I could be a fly on the wall of that warroom. It would be a good contrast to the Al Davis’s board and see how they matchup and where they diverge.
I have a feeling that Reggie Mac’s picks are going to be very unconventional. He may just go talent over need in this draft.
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Get talented FOOTBALL players at positions of need.
Unless there is someone they absolutely love that is talented at a position that is not a need?
March 27th, 2012 at 10:15 am
At half past five on a weekday afternoon, the Rose Barbershop is the only downtown business open for blocks in Stockton, Calif. Don Nagai used to give haircuts late into the night, but now “it’s a ghost town,” he says, putting the finishing touches on his last customer. “Same thing during the day; it’s too dangerous for people to hang around,” shrugs William Koga, 53, a longtime patron who said there had been two shootings over the past week near his corner grocery store. With crime surging and an undermanned police force struggling to keep up, both men were cynical about the city they’ve always called home. “But,” adds the 84-year-old Nagai, with a touch of gallows humor, “that Forbes [magazine] is full of s— — Stockton is maybe the second worst place to live.”
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At least Stockton is in the top two!
Read more: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2110115,00.html#ixzz1qL2mf9zZ
March 27th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Allen: I think obviously Peyton is one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game.
Allen: It’s an exciting opportunity for all of us that are involved. To take over such a historic program, be a part of that tradition there with the Raiders, is obviously exciting for all of us.
I think obviously the increased awareness about player safety, I think that’s of the utmost importance.
Obviously as coaches, we always want more time. These are the rules we’ve been given, so we’ll find ways to adjust.
then a couple days later he said they do want to talk to you. So, it’s obviously a flattering deal.
(McKenzie) flew to Allen: Yeah. I think, obviously, we both feel the best way to build the program is to build through the draft, develop young players.
I think it’s obviously a big challenge for us. It’ll be a big challenge for our defense and a big challenge for our offense,
I think we obviously have the ability to be explosive in the passing game.
Obviously they have a familiarity with me and what I believe in, what we’re going to try to accomplish
Obviously, we took a couple hits because of the cap situation, but we’re looking forward to trying to develop the team, and the players
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Wow! My man Hue Jax handling the media vicariously thru our new coach! LMFAO! Obviously people!!!!!!!
March 27th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Peyton, Reeves & Mora are Allen’s mentors?
puke …
March 27th, 2012 at 10:18 am
HairyBush Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Allen: I think obviously Peyton is one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game.
Allen: It’s an exciting opportunity for all of us that are involved. To take over such a historic program, be a part of that tradition there with the Raiders, is obviously exciting for all of us.
I think obviously the increased awareness about player safety, I think that’s of the utmost importance.
Obviously as coaches, we always want more time. These are the rules we’ve been given, so we’ll find ways to adjust.
then a couple days later he said they do want to talk to you. So, it’s obviously a flattering deal.
(McKenzie) flew to Allen: Yeah. I think, obviously, we both feel the best way to build the program is to build through the draft, develop young players.
I think it’s obviously a big challenge for us. It’ll be a big challenge for our defense and a big challenge for our offense,
I think we obviously have the ability to be explosive in the passing game.
Obviously they have a familiarity with me and what I believe in, what we’re going to try to accomplish
Obviously, we took a couple hits because of the cap situation, but we’re looking forward to trying to develop the team, and the players
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I may have missed some, But yes folks that is Allen saying obviously 10 times in 1 transcript, probaly missed some too!
March 27th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Unless there is someone they absolutely love that is talented at a position that is not a need?
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Stockpile talent at positions of depth, weed out or deal excess for need positions. Brilliant!
March 27th, 2012 at 10:19 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Peyton, Reeves & Mora are Allen’s mentors?
puke …
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At least he didn’t say Lane Kiffin.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:19 am
97.J Hill Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 10:09 am
Dutch,
Branch literally apologized to the Raiders for his performance opening game against the Titans. He personally gave up 3 TDs.
It didn’t get much better for as the year went on.
I don’t recall a shoulder injury.
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Thanks to Branch and company, the officials have suffered shoulder injuries due to an excessive amount of raising their arms to signal TDs against the Raiders over the past few years.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Stockton is awesome.
209, baby!
March 27th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Dutch,
Branch literally apologized to the Raiders for his performance opening game against the Titans. He personally gave up 3 TDs.
It didn’t get much better for as the year went on.
I don’t recall a shoulder injury.
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Yeah, it was not the whole year. Just a possible reason why his play fell short.
http://www.kffl.com/player/18642/nfl/news
March 27th, 2012 at 10:21 am
“CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin says questioning by Supreme Court justices leads him to believe the health care reform law is in peril. He called today’s session “a train wreck” for the White House.”
March 27th, 2012 at 10:21 am
He did play some corner, just enough to get burnt for a long TD late to lose a home game against the Bears, and also return one 100 yards against the Steelers.
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Was that the Bears game that ended up beain 10-6? Boring!
March 27th, 2012 at 10:22 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Stockton is awesome.
209, baby!
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lmao. man, you have never been there. I can tell.
podunk got nothing on Stockton.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:23 am
and I’m orininally from the 209 playa
March 27th, 2012 at 10:25 am
Guest, I believe Rockstar is from Stockton…or somewhere near it…
March 27th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Rockstar, I may have played HS football against your school. (back in the day)
March 27th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Looking forward to the new 3 Stooges movie starring Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis, and Greg Williams.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:27 am
There’s a Stockton about 25 miles down the road from me.It’s a $hit hole too.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:28 am
No Lo Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Looking forward to the new 3 Stooges movie starring Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis, and Greg Williams.
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Maybe Jonathan Vilma can be Shemp?
March 27th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Wasn’t Branch the 1 that said last year was the first time he watched film?
Anyways if we didn’t give this guy the tag he’d have a fat @ss contract right now, so i’m glad we still got him even if that means my boy MM34 another year sidelined
March 27th, 2012 at 10:36 am
I may have played HS football against your school. (back in the day)
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@G123
you probably did
I went to the same local JC as Louis Rankin & Webster Slaughter. Go Mustangs!
Scott Brooks (OKC head coach) hails from my neck of the woods, too
March 27th, 2012 at 10:38 am
man, you have never been there. I can tell.
podunk got nothing on Stockton.
and I’m orininally from the 209 playa
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I love Podunk. I would never consider moving back to CA, unless I got a sweet new job that tripled my salary
March 27th, 2012 at 10:39 am
even if that means my boy MM34 another year sidelined
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Or another year of special teams before we cut him
March 27th, 2012 at 10:42 am
IBA filtering weird stuff again?
March 27th, 2012 at 10:43 am
Been messing me around for weeks.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:43 am
bcz24 Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 10:39 am
even if that means my boy MM34 another year sidelined
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Or another year of special teams before we cut him
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I used to be a big fan of MM, but dude played horribly last season, w/ the exception of that INT of Rodgers.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:45 am
I love Podunk. I would never consider moving back to CA, unless I got a sweet new job that tripled my salary
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I love Podunk too, though my Podunk was Alabama. And even though I’m living in concrete jungle in Florida, I’d still never move back to Cali, unless it was like you say triple my salary. But I’d jump back to Bama for the same pay or even a little less.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:45 am
MM34 = Derrick Gibson
March 27th, 2012 at 10:46 am
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I used to be a big fan of MM, but dude played horribly last season, w/ the exception of that INT of Rodgers.
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Yeaup he just hasnt produced coming in every know & then
Ive always preached how i wanted to see Branch Fs MM34 Ss, but i guess my message still hasnt been delivered. We gotta move on from him @ some point
March 27th, 2012 at 10:46 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 10:45 am
MM34 = Derrick Gibson
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO haha
Gio = Stuart schweigert
March 27th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Waddup Nation.
Rack ‘em
March 27th, 2012 at 10:46 am
YO RASTA FARI TOKING DA GANJA BOB MARLEY BRAH
Big problems here at the Beeech Dawg Compound.
My fly reggae band Rasta Ganja decided to rehearse some harmonies in the steam room and all of our authentic dreadlock extensions fell out.
So not only do we have to learn the words to 10 songs before our big show on Saturday, but now we’ve gotta get new dreds.
No way hot Jamaican shorties will get wizzle with my weiner dog if I’m not bangin’ some 5 foot Nattys.
Think we’ll probably get baked, hit Olive Garden, take a sweet band duece, then hit Ingelwood and get our ‘dos straight.
THAT’S HOW THE PLAYAS PLAY WHEN THEY GOTS ALL DAY
March 27th, 2012 at 10:47 am
34mm had Detroits KR in his sights for a safety and completely whiffed; McClain & Boyd covering Megatron would not even been an issue had he made that tackle
March 27th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Gio > MM > Stuart > Gibson
March 27th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Giordano > Schweigert
alot better than!
March 27th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Damn that’s harsh.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:48 am
@G123
do you think that some NFL players think like we do?
about living in Cali versus other places?
in some areas, players may give a discounted rate … to others, players may request more compensation
perhaps it’s not just discrimination toward a franchise, owner, gm or hc ??
March 27th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Way to harsh on MM34 calling the homie Derrick Gibson….To this day, I don’t believe Derrick Gibson ever made more than 2 big plays in his Raider career. MM34 had his rough spells, but he still has a bright future.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Gio = Stuart schweigert
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you serious?
Stuey hasn’t had 5 INT’s since Purdue!
March 27th, 2012 at 10:50 am
Giordano made more plays than RoMac last year at a small fraction of the cost.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:50 am
95TH SELECTION GREAT POSITION!
we will get a two probowlers this draft;
Reggie said he will draft the best player available regardless of need. That is the way to draft.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:50 am
no surprise, though
isn’t Stu Schwag from Saginaw, Mich ?
que Raider O!
March 27th, 2012 at 10:50 am
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you serious?
Stuey hasn’t had 5 INT’s since Purdue!
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No, lol just a little payback for the Derrick Gibson comparison
March 27th, 2012 at 10:51 am
guest123 Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 10:50 am
Giordano made more plays than RoMac last year at a small fraction of the cost.
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Fact
March 27th, 2012 at 10:51 am
DeuceDeuce likes Giordano about as much as I like McClain, I think …
March 27th, 2012 at 10:52 am
deep in interior offensive linemen; wrs and rbs; solid lbs;
Raiders will solidify their positions of strength and be even better than last season!
March 27th, 2012 at 10:52 am
where is JFB?
Butte Roadrunners suck!
that should reel him back in..
March 27th, 2012 at 10:53 am
We get to report really two weeks earlier than anyone else (as a team with a first-year coach). We get the opportunity to have one extra mini-camp.
That’s why I’m really looking forward to this mini-camp starting on April 17.
April 2, we get the players in for the offseason program. April 17 is our first day of mini-camp.”
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Put those dates on ya calendar Boys….
March 27th, 2012 at 10:53 am
do you think that some NFL players think like we do?
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You mean players who are from Cali who would rather play somewhere else?
I doubt it.
Coming back to Cali as an NFL player probably trumps that triple your salary thing.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:54 am
Butte?Isn’t Evel Knievel from there?
March 27th, 2012 at 10:54 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 10:48 am
@G123
do you think that some NFL players think like we do?
about living in Cali versus other places?
in some areas, players may give a discounted rate … to others, players may request more compensation
perhaps it’s not just discrimination toward a franchise, owner, gm or hc ??
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Hard to say RRS, but yeah I think there are some NFL’ers that think like us. California used to be a great place to live and work, but it’s got all sorts of problems that didn’t exist back when I was growing up. And there are a lot of people I know that won’t leave that state for fear of the unknown.
But to answer your question, if I had to work even in a place I hated like Detroit, NYC, or Philly, I’d do it for the money and buy an estate in the podunk south out away from everybody and live like a king. No reason to actually grow roots in an NFL city anymore.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Let’s sign Aaron Maybin!!!
We need a pass rusher and Maybin can play 3rd downs and obvious passing downs. Would probably be signed cheap 2.
March 27th, 2012 at 10:58 am
You mean players who are from Cali who would rather play somewhere else?
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@Jhill
I mean both ways. some players would probably give a discount to play for a team in Cali
coming back home, so to speak
point being – does the weather, state, climate or region affect a clubs ability to attract (or detract) players?
do they all simply go to the highest bidder (Mario Williams)? or to a place where they think they can win it all (Brandon Lloyd)?
March 27th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Sign Manny Lawson to fill other Olb position
Sign Aaron Maybin need yound Speed rusher/depth
Sign Aubreyuo Franklin/Hendu Vet min(do they still got sum left?)
Draft best available
Anything besides seeing Sey/Kelly in the middle of the 4-3 again
Anything besides seeing Houston/Bryant outside the 4-3
Anything but only having Shaugnessy as only pass rusher
March 27th, 2012 at 10:59 am
DMAC Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Let’s sign Aaron Maybin!!!
We need a pass rusher and Maybin can play 3rd downs and obvious passing downs. Would probably be signed cheap 2.
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Finally somebody is with me on this
March 27th, 2012 at 11:02 am
I would like to have bcz’s take on Aaron Maybin …
before he signed with the Jets (after the Bills dumped him) BCZ said that Maybin wasn’t even worth the vet minimum and had a few other choice words for the player.
He had a few decent games for the Jets and they tendered him this offseason. Has that opinion changed?
As a loud mouthed New Yorker, I think his opinion is crucial regarding a player like Maybin with Bills/Jets experience
March 27th, 2012 at 11:04 am
The Jets will reportedly tender restricted free agent OLB Aaron Maybin at the original (first-round) level.
Maybin was the Jets’ most effective per-play pass rusher last season, racking up six sacks and 16 QB pressures in 239 snaps. The team will hold off on a long-term contract until Maybin proves capable of a bigger role.
Feb 23 – 4:16 PM
Source: Jenny Vrentas on Twitter
March 27th, 2012 at 11:05 am
He was tendered w/ a 1st?
I pass.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:06 am
April 17….
March 27th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Wouldn’t mind taking a look at DT Amobi Okoye.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Q: On the Broncos:
Allen: I have mixed emotions…….
WTF????????
Why do new Raider coaches have to learn the hard way about how “Raider Week” is treated by other franchises. Coach Allen needs to call Lane Kiffin and ask him about mixed emotions after he played the Broncos. Just becuase Al is gone doesn’t mean that the AFC West will play nice with the Raiders.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:08 am
do they all simply go to the highest bidder (Mario Williams)? or to a place where they think they can win it all (Brandon Lloyd)?
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I can see both points of view. Why does Mario all of a sudden take a shine to upstate NY? Hmmm $100M is plenty of reason.
Why does Lloyd fall on his net worth sword to go for a championship? Maybe he’s financially secure enough to feel that he’s got the chance of a lifetime for a ring before it’s too late?
I can’t hate on anyone’s motivations. Unless I was filthy rich, it’d be hard to walk away from $100M. But if I am financially secure and know I have wealth pipelines set up for the rest of my life, maybe I’d do what Lloyd did.
All this is hypothetical, if I was young and NFL talented. I’ve always had better odds at hitting the powerball lottery than that.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Super Mario, isn’t the only one.
Look at PM, signing w/ the Donkies. I don’t give a fk what anybody thinks or says. PM signed for the $$$$$$$.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:12 am
They all sign for the $.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:12 am
regarding DMAC
“He’s still kind of going through the rehabilitation process” -DA
didn’t Hue Jackson declare him 100% about a week before he got fired ??
LOL
March 27th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Are you guys getting ready for a Thunder vs. Heat finals?
March 27th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Yeah, that’s an easy one.
8 outta 10 people are going to follow the $ without hesitation. 1 of the 2 remaining will hesitate, but ultimately follow the $. The last guy, well, you always have that one who would go against the grain.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:18 am
J Heezy,
What up bruh?
What’s been good?
March 27th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Are you guys getting ready for a Thunder vs. Heat finals?
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LOL!
You see the Heat tanking games so they don’t have to play NY in the first round?
March 27th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Wassup DMac.
Same ole same ole.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:21 am
J Hill Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Wassup DMac.
Same ole same ole.
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MLB is about to start.
You follow?
March 27th, 2012 at 11:21 am
I was surprised to read following in the Q and A session with Coach Allen:
“Q: On Darren McFadden, any updates?
Allen: There’s not really an update. He’s still kind of going through the rehabilitation process. He’s been back in Oakland working out. We expect him to fully be able to go through the offseason program and ready to roll.”
It sounds as if McGlassfeet still isn’t ready to run. I say once he heals, trade him. Most posters here commenting on the Bush situation claimed RB’s were a “dime a dozen.” Therefore it shouldn’t be hard to replace DMAC. Afterall, he runs right through bad teams, but gets his azz kicked by good teams (70 total yds against the Pats; 51 total yds against the Texans). So what good is he anyway???
McGlassfeet: he’s got to go!!
March 27th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Re 166. Totally agree. All this B.S. about “Mister Ed” Elway was a scam. If Payton “The Politician” Manning wanted another Super Bowl rong he would have jumped to the 49ers faster than another offside penalty by Tommy Kelly.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Q: On the mystique of the Raiders:
Allen: That’s what the Oakland Raiders are all about. But I do think there’s a perception of tough, nasty, dirty. We want to be tough, we want to be physical, we want to do it the right way.”
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Dennis Allen clearly wanted to say something about being feared or punching somebody in the mouth … but has this Bounty scandal in the back of his mind
careful with your choice of words there, bud. Nice comment there with “we want to do it the right way” , LOL
March 27th, 2012 at 11:23 am
No Lo Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Re 166. Totally agree. All this B.S. about “Mister Ed” Elway was a scam. If Payton “The Politician” Manning wanted another Super Bowl rong he would have jumped to the 49ers faster than another offside penalty by Tommy Kelly.
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Thats what I’m saying.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Are you guys getting ready for a Thunder vs. Heat finals?
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Off to watch my beloved Sunderland play in the FA cup.
Have a great Tuesday everyone.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:24 am
Peace Neilb.
Enjoy
March 27th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Yep Jer…you did it again! Thanks a million for the awesome read. I really enjoyed reading. Thanks!
March 27th, 2012 at 11:27 am
159.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:02 am
I would like to have bcz’s take on Aaron Maybin …
before he signed with the Jets (after the Bills dumped him) BCZ said that Maybin wasn’t even worth the vet minimum and had a few other choice words for the player.
He had a few decent games for the Jets and they tendered him this offseason. Has that opinion changed?
As a loud mouthed New Yorker, I think his opinion is crucial regarding a player like Maybin with Bills/Jets experience
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In Buffalo Maybin was essentially the defensive version of #2… he was lazy and had a poor attitude, and clearly didn’t get it done ON the field (he got his first sack in the pros last year with the Jets. Rex seemed to find what made Maybin tick and got the best out of him. I don’t expect him to become anything more than a mediocre situational pass rusher though.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Rolando McClain is one of those guys we’ve got to develop -DA
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couldn’t agree more. this guy needs MAJOR help!!
March 27th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Rex seemed to find what made Maybin tick and got the best out of him. I don’t expect him to become anything more than a mediocre situational pass rusher though
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thanks, bcz
pass on Maybin!!
March 27th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Re 169. I was hoping for a Bobcats v. Warriors final.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:32 am
No Lo Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Re 169. I was hoping for a Bobcats v. Warriors final.
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Me 2.
Maybe next year.
lol
March 27th, 2012 at 11:32 am
168.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:12 am
regarding DMAC
“He’s still kind of going through the rehabilitation process” -DA
didn’t Hue Jackson declare him 100% about a week before he got fired ??
LOL
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You guys are making too much of this comment. I think if we made the playoffs McFadden would have been able to play, which is where Hue’s comment came from. However I ALSO believe the DMac spent the offseason ‘rehabbing’ which means, getting his strength back in his feet and legs, running to get his speed back, working out in general to improve his physical condition in preperation for OTA’s and minicamp. I DONT believe that when DA says he is still rehabbing that he means the foot is still injured and he is still trying to repair it.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Maybin might be a changed man. He is still in the league. Where’s Jasizzurp?
March 27th, 2012 at 11:33 am
thanks, bcz
pass on Maybin!!
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He got a first round tender I believe. He would be unobtainable by us no matter what.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:35 am
Yeah, he’s not worth a 1st rounder.
I would give them a 6th rounder though.
lol
March 27th, 2012 at 11:35 am
HOPE MCFADDEN WAS NOT CHAZ’S ROOMATE..
March 27th, 2012 at 11:36 am
I think if we made the playoffs McFadden would have been able to play, which is where Hue’s comment came from. However I ALSO believe the DMac spent the offseason ‘rehabbing’ which means, getting his strength back in his feet and legs, running to get his speed back, working out in general to improve his physical condition in preperation for OTA’s and minicamp. I DONT believe that when DA says he is still rehabbing that he means the foot is still injured and he is still trying to repair it.
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@bcz
if thats true, I guess we can all stop talking about whether or not DMAC is willing to play hurt. If he’s not 100% (as a friggin RB) and he’s willing to go out there and risk further injury to help his team win ballgames, nobody should question his toughness and nobody should be saying “take a pain injection and get out there!”
March 27th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Don’t really follow MLB like I used to since the Dodgers have gone through the Fox and McCourt debacles.
And since I freed myself from the matrix and no longer f with the fantasy baseball cats from accounting, lol.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:37 am
169.DMAC Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Are you guys getting ready for a Thunder vs. Heat finals?
First, are you ready for the Lakers vs W’s tonight?
March 27th, 2012 at 11:37 am
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:35 am
HOPE MCFADDEN WAS NOT CHAZ’S ROOMATE..
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Maybe neighbors w/ Stef Curry.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:38 am
Yeah, he’s not worth a 1st rounder.
I would give them a 6th rounder though
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LOL @ DMAC
like Reggie says only “if the price is right”
March 27th, 2012 at 11:39 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:37 am
169.DMAC Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Are you guys getting ready for a Thunder vs. Heat finals?
First, are you ready for the Lakers vs W’s tonight?
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Haven’t watched my Dubs, since the Monta trade. Not because I didn’t like the trade, but because they decided to put Steph on the shelf and tank the rest of the season.
Playoffs next year fasho’ baby!
March 27th, 2012 at 11:40 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:38 am
Yeah, he’s not worth a 1st rounder.
I would give them a 6th rounder though
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LOL @ DMAC
like Reggie says only “if the price is right”
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Yeah, I’ve been soaking up Reggie’s GM smarts lately.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:40 am
That will be if that center you guys picked up can stay healthy…like I said before, i understand the Monta trade, but why Udoh with him…that didn’t make sense!
March 27th, 2012 at 11:42 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:40 am
That will be if that center you guys picked up can stay healthy…like I said before, i understand the Monta trade, but why Udoh with him…that didn’t make sense!
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Udoh hurt more.
Bogut should be alright. His injuries haven’t been chronic. (a lot of freak accidents)
Speaking of chronic……
Where’s my playa patna Mike?
March 27th, 2012 at 11:46 am
Go W’s !!!
March 27th, 2012 at 11:50 am
It could be a massacre, unless Kobe implodes…
March 27th, 2012 at 11:50 am
DudeBrahs
Rasta Ganja is stuck at Olive Garden, the Taste of Tuscany menu is no joke.
Got down a Sampler Italiano and Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta no problem, but when the Tour of Italy combo hit the table I nearly blew a meatball out of my fart box.
My bass player Dennis has been in the john for 45 mins crying in Italian for his mother
But luckily I was able to work on some more funky fresh lyrics that should get us that huge record contract we totally deserve.
Will throw down after a I pound this jar of Tums Ultra fo shizzle
March 27th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider
Source: Alabama nose guard Josh Chapman to visit the Titans, Raiders and Falcons: http://bit.ly/HbRFBn
March 27th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Free agent DE Dave Tollefson will visit the Packers on Thursday.
The Pack were known to be interested in the pass-rushing specialist, but had yet to line up a visit. Tollefson is also drawing looks from the Raiders and Seahawks.
Related: Packers
Source: Tyler Dunne on Twitter
March 27th, 2012 at 11:57 am
183.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Rolando McClain is one of those guys we’ve got to develop -DA
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couldn’t agree more. this guy needs MAJOR help!!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Yeah he does need major help: Coach Allen’s ax handle upside the head. Maybe he’ll be convicted and go to jail in Alabama for his gunplay there, which will save us the trouble of dealing with him.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
It’s a great day to be a (waterlogged) Raiders fan. Isn’t it?!
DT42 Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Q: On the Broncos:
Allen: I have mixed emotions…….
WTF????????
Why do new Raider coaches have to learn the hard way about how “Raider Week” is treated by other franchises. Coach Allen needs to call Lane Kiffin and ask him about mixed emotions after he played the Broncos. Just becuase Al is gone doesn’t mean that the AFC West will play nice with the Raiders.
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Time for a chill pill, DT — D.A. said he has some friends left there…he pointedly DID NOT say he loved that organization, he left his heart there, or that he’ll miss coaching there.
D.A.’s fully invested in the Raiders…and I’m sure he saw and felt plenty of the rivalry/tension from “Raiders week” twice last season. There’s no reason to think this football lifer won’t know what a storied divisional rivalry is all about.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Yeah he does need major help: Coach Allen’s ax handle upside the head. Maybe he’ll be convicted and go to jail in Alabama for his gunplay there, which will save us the trouble of dealing with him.
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Jail time? Not likely, he is charged with class 3 misdemeanors. They are little more than violations. There is no way he gets jail time.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Udoh is one dimensional.
Besides, how do the W’s tank it to get that lotto pick if Udoh is still there LOL. . .
But Bogut was the victim of two freak injuries. . .don’t think they will repeat themselves. . .
Isn’t the verdict in Curry’s ankle due today? he won’t play any more this year, ragardless. . .easier for the tank job. . .
March 27th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
I think a little perspective is needed regarding McClain. The kid played for Nick Saban in college, then comes to Oakland to play a new position, first under John Marshall and last year under Defensive Mastermind Chuck Bresnehan. He also played hurt a lot last season.
I’m not denying that he has some growing up tp do, but let’s give him a legitimate chance before we start the “this is his last chance” nonsense,
March 27th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Romac has got to show us something this season.
Something!
No more excuses.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Lakers Bulls finals..
March 27th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
DHB showed us something last season, and I expect Romac to do the same thing.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Teach,
I’d say 5% of Raider fans or less run that “this is his last chance” nonsense.
He’ll be back at his normal position of 3-4 ILB this year, and that 5% will look as bad as those who were quick to try and dump DHB.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
The warriors will always be a playoff team “next year”…
March 27th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
I havent seen any moves to make us a 3-4 team..
March 27th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Marks hair Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
The warriors will always be a playoff team “next year”…
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Same can be said for our Raiders.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
I think we’ll be in a nickle at least 33.335% of the time..
March 27th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
they must be playing on an indian burial ground..
March 27th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
So DMac …
Are you really telling me you saw “nothing” from McClain last year?
Really????????
March 27th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
If Chapman falls to the Raiders, McClain’s play will improve.
He’s not as talented as Ray Lewis, but the Raiders need to treat him in the same way the Ravens treat Ray – protect him from blockers, limit the amount of space he has to cover, and let him run around and make plays.
Has some skill blitzing the QB, and is better in coverage than people give him credit for (although the mistakes he made in coverage last season ended up being at crucial times). He just needs to play more decisively. Some of that will come with more time in the film room. Needs to regain his focus for sure. He’s far from a completely lost cause, but I have my doubts he’ll live up to his draft status.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
I havent seen any moves to make us a 3-4 team..
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How about the move to hire a 3-4 DC?
What specific moves do you need to see?
March 27th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
J Hill Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
So DMac …
Are you really telling me you saw “nothing” from McClain last year?
Really????????
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I saw something, but no drastic improvement. (especially when being drafted in the top 10)
March 27th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
the Raiders need to treat him in the same way the Ravens treat Ray – protect him from blockers, limit the amount of space he has to cover, and let him run around and make plays.
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Or, they can line upin a 3-4 and let him play his natural position.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Make no mistake – the Raiders will play both 4-3 and 3-4. But which one they emphasize will be determined by the talent they’re able to add in FA and the draft.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
but no drastic improvement.
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What do you need to see?
Can you be specific?
A big hit?
March 27th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Or, they can line upin a 3-4 and let him play his natural position.
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But that’s exactly what the 3-4 will do for him.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Note how ReggieMcK and D.A. both like to say how RoMcCLain was drafted in the 1st-round for a reason….they’re expecting big things from him, and I think D.A. (and Tarver) will be able to get it out of him. They like what they see, and they seem to think they can get him to play at a higher level.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
224.J Hill Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
the Raiders need to treat him in the same way the Ravens treat Ray – protect him from blockers, limit the amount of space he has to cover, and let him run around and make plays.
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Or, they can line upin a 3-4 and let him play his natural position.
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Is there a new position on the defense called the Slow Lazy Dumbazzbacker?…..cuz that would be his natural position!
March 27th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
On paper right now, they’re better suited for a 4-3, but I expect them to mix it up a bit.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
197.DMAC Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:39 am
hwnrdr Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:37 am
169.DMAC Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Are you guys getting ready for a Thunder vs. Heat finals?
First, are you ready for the Lakers vs W’s tonight?
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Haven’t watched my Dubs, since the Monta trade. Not because I didn’t like the trade, but because they decided to put Steph on the shelf and tank the rest of the season.
Playoffs next year fasho’ baby!
^^^^^^^^
They need to put Curry on the shelf and try to tank to keep that 1st round pick. Good versatile big men coming out in this draft this year and big small forwards.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
J Hill Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
but no drastic improvement.
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What do you need to see?
Can you be specific?
A big hit?
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The list is waaaaaaaaaaaay to long.
I do like his pass coverage, though. Thought that was his strength. Should have a few picks this season.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Damn J Heezy
You always want to chopp it up, when I gotta go.
We’ll continue this talk another time.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
221.YoungAmerican Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
If Chapman falls to the Raiders, McClain’s play will improve.
He’s not as talented as Ray Lewis, but the Raiders need to treat him in the same way the Ravens treat Ray – protect him from blockers, limit the amount of space he has to cover, and let him run around and make plays.
Has some skill blitzing the QB, and is better in coverage than people give him credit for (although the mistakes he made in coverage last season ended up being at crucial times). He just needs to play more decisively. Some of that will come with more time in the film room. Needs to regain his focus for sure. He’s far from a completely lost cause, but I have my doubts he’ll live up to his draft status.
^^^^^^^^^
I agree with all of this.
They need to blitz McClain more up the middle and blow plays up.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
the Raiders will play both 4-3 and 3-4.
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I don’t think we are going to see much 4-3 at all.
We may will see 4 Dline a lot because our nickle and dime defenses will be on the field a lot with the way the league is trending.
I think we are more likely to see 2 and 3 DL with 2 LBs and multiple DBs.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
The first thing he should do is stop that fk’n mile high salute and come up w/ a new celebration.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
204.YoungAmerican Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider
Source: Alabama nose guard Josh Chapman to visit the Titans, Raiders and Falcons: http://bit.ly/HbRFBn
^^^^^^^^^
One of the players I would like to see fall to Raiders at the end of Round 3.
Chapman might fall also, due to his knee injury last season.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Count me as a non-believer of Rolando McClain. Can’t wait till he’s finally cut-friendly to the cap.
The day we cut him will be addition by subtraction.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
I don’t think we are going to see much 4-3 at all.
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I think you are very wrong here, given the roster and the HC’s background.
Again – it’ll be a mix of both, and which one they emphasize will be determined by the players they can pick up.
If they get Lawson in FA, it’ll definitely help. Difficult to see them picking up two starting OLBs in the draft.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
You never know…..the new coaching staff might be able to turn McClain into an asset instead of a liability…..but really it will be up to him to put in the work.
We shall see. I am pulling for him since the last thing this team needs is another complete 1st round bust.
If he doesn’t get up tp par, then I am sure Reggie will find the cap room to cut his azz next season….or find a trade partner who still thinks there is something usefull left of him.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Raiders interested in Alabama nose guard Josh Chapman & FA DE Dave Tollefson
cool, baby!
March 27th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
I know some of you sit back and ignore the plays McClain makes just sitting there waiting for the ONE play he effs up (in your minds), lol.
I’ve asked for examples of plays McClain has made to justify the rath and all I’ve gotten so far was the Stafford miss and allegedly not hustling on Jacksons long run in Buffalo.
SB mentioned Grants run in GB but then admitted their were 2 holes for Grant to choose from and it was a no win situation.
2 damn examples????
March 27th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
The first thing he should do is stop that fk’n mile high salute and come up w/ a new celebration.
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LOL!
The first thing????
I thought we were talking about playing LB?
March 27th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
I’ve asked for examples of plays McClain has made to justify the rath and all I’ve gotten so far was the Stafford miss and allegedly not hustling on Jacksons long run in Buffalo.
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AP’s TD in the Vikings game comes to mind. The arm tackle he tried to make against LT in the Jets game, as well.
Mostly I think people a frustrated with his lack of big-time impact plays, which is something people tend to expect from a high draft pick.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Count me as a non-believer of Rolando McClain. Can’t wait till he’s finally cut-friendly to the cap.
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I just don’t get this.
Why wouldn’t you want the guy to get better and help our team win?
Cut?
Not even serviceable LB is in his future?
Clearly something personal going on here.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Is there a new position on the defense called the Slow Lazy Dumbazzbacker?…..cuz that would be his natural position!
***
LOL @ Dakota!!
March 27th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Some players I hope McK, Allen and the rest of the scouts and coaches are taking a look at hard to draft:
Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State
Height: 5-10 Weight: 220
Cam Johnson, DE, Virginia
Height: 6-3 Weight: 270
Derek Wolfe, DE/DT, Cincinnati
Height: 6-5 Weight: 293
Billy Winn, DE/DT, Boise State
Height: 6-4 Weight: 290
Shea McClellin, OLB, Boise State
Height: 6-3 Weight: 258
Bruce Irvin, DE/OLB, West Virginia
Height: 6-3 Weight: 248
Cordarro Law, DE/OLB, Southern Miss
Height: 6-2 Weight: 265
Danny Trevathan, OLB, Kentucky
Height: 6-0 Weight: 245
Nigel Bradham, OLB, Florida State
Height: 6-2 Weight: 245
Sean Spence, OLB, Miami
Height: 5-11 Weight: 240
Bobby Wagner, OLB/ILB, Utah State
Height: 6-0 Weight: 247
Nick Jean-Baptiste, DT/NT, Baylor
Height: 6-2 Weight: 330
Josh Chapman, DT/NT, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 320
Alameda Ta’amu, DT/NT, Washington
Height: 6-3 Weight: 340
Logan Harrell, DT, Fresno State
Height: 6-2 Weight: 280
Malik Jackson, DE, Tennessee
Height: 6-5 Weight: 280
Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State
Height: 6-4 Weight: 270
Brandon Bolden, RB, Ole Miss
Height: 5-11 Weight: 220
Marc Tyler, RB, USC
Height: 5-10 Weight: 222
Nick Provo, TE, Syracuse
Height: 6-3 Weight: 245
March 27th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Bruce Irvin could very well fall to the #95 pick. Could put his hand on the ground in 4-3 looks on 3rd down, and would be a solid 3-4 rush linebacker.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
McClain & Branch will be our best players on Defense.
DMAC will start 12+ games.
We Will Win The West!
March 27th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Mostly I think people a frustrated with his lack of big-time impact plays, which is something people tend to expect from a high draft pick.
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Agreed with this.
Completely ignoring the “doing your job” plays that he makes waiting on him to make the “big plays”.
The thing I take away from that is he was in position to literally win 2 games for us last year in Buffalo and Detroit. Made a perfect read on TWO passes from Fitzpatrick on the last drive, but just dropped the ball. Had a good read on Stafford, and just got shook with a good inside cut. He makes those TWO plays, and we are not having this conversation.
I think he’ll make those 2 plays plus a couple more this year.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
DMac, Jones, Ganaway, and Miller could be a solid RB rotation.
Jones is a beast as a gunner on ST. Really like that aspect of his game.
March 27th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
241.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Raiders interested in Alabama nose guard Josh Chapman & FA DE Dave Tollefson
cool, baby!
^^^^^^^^
DE Tollefson would be a solid pickup!
Hope McK gets that one done!
March 27th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
J Hill Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Allen: We’ve got some young players on our team that I’m excited about. I’m excited about the receiving corps. I’m excited about Tyvon Branch at the safety position. I’m excited about the opportunity to get to work with Rolando McClain as a middle linebacker. There’s a reason why he was drafted so high.
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LOLOLOLOLOLOL
There’s that McClain guy being talked up again.
“There’s a reason why he was drafted so high.”
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When coaches are talking up players that have underperformed there’s a reason. Fire up that waiver wire!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
I think he’ll make those 2 plays plus a couple more this year.
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I hope you’re right. I wanted the Raiders to draft him.
I think he needs to refocus himself on football. Distractions can derail young players, especially ones whose team counts on them to be a cornerstone.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider
Source: Alabama nose guard Josh Chapman to visit the Titans, Raiders and Falcons: http://bit.ly/HbRFBn
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
We HAVE to take Chapman if hes available to us. And if we do, theres the NT every one has been waiting for in the middle, that can play the 3-4. Chapman is as tough as they come.
I love this:
Alabama NT Josh Chapman played the final eight games of his senior season with a torn ACL and meniscus in his left knee.
“Dr. (Lyle) Cain said he’s never seen a guy that can have a torn ACL and still stay that stable,” explained Chapman. The 2011 second-team All-SEC pick and Senior Bowl invitee finally underwent reconstructive surgery on Tuesday and will probably begin his rookie career on the PUP list. Chapman still intends to do the bench press at the Combine and interview with teams.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Chapman is one tough SOB, for sure. Definition of a trench warrior. True two-gap player who can play 1-tech or 0-tech. Might be the best pure run-stuffer in the draft. If he falls to #95 he’d be a steal.
At #95, here are some options for the Raiders:
NT Chapman
CB L. Johnson
ILB/OLB Spence
DE/OLB Irvin
DE/OLB Bequette
March 27th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Sooooooooo, anything new to talk about?
March 27th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
At #95, here are some options for the Raiders:
NT Chapman
CB L. Johnson
ILB/OLB Spence
DE/OLB Irvin
DE/OLB Bequette
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I like this, YA
keep up the good work!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Raiders screwed up losing Tollefson in the first place.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
YA,
Do you mean CB T Johnson? Who is L Johnson?
March 27th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
How long do you think it will be before Reggie McKenzie’s gut tells him to open the books again and look at the contracts for 2012, and he spots a couple of out of whack contracts for kickers?
March 27th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Sooooooooo, anything new to talk about?
***
@Dakota
Patriots added Chris Simms to the coaching staff!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
J Hill Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
I know some of you sit back and ignore the plays McClain makes just sitting there waiting for the ONE play he effs up (in your minds), lol.
I’ve asked for examples of plays McClain has made to justify the rath and all I’ve gotten so far was the Stafford miss and allegedly not hustling on Jacksons long run in Buffalo.
SB mentioned Grants run in GB but then admitted their were 2 holes for Grant to choose from and it was a no win situation.
2 damn examples????
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9/12 Monday Night versus Dungver McClain had one tackle. One. That ain’t good.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
I think we will draft a NT, DE/ Nickel pass rusher, OLB, RB, and TE.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
Man, I sure wish they were showing this upcoming JHill/Vegas match on the Golf Channel.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
262.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Sooooooooo, anything new to talk about?
***
@Dakota
Patriots added Chris Simms to the coaching staff!
+++++++++++++++++++
I didn’t spleen that coming! I mean see that coming!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
CB Leonard Johnson, Iowa State.
Not particularly fast (4.6 range) or big (5′10 or 5′11) but very aggressive corner with good closing speed. Reminds me a little of Cortland Finnegan.
Watch his performances against Justin Blackmon, Kendall Wright, Marvin McNutt and Mohammed Sanu. All 1st-2nd round prospects, all guys who struggled against Johnson.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Our Kickers need to restructure….period.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
261.Dakota Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
How long do you think it will be before Reggie McKenzie’s gut tells him to open the books again and look at the contracts for 2012, and he spots a couple of out of whack contracts for kickers?
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Surprised it hasn’t happend already.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
@Dakota
Colts added James Bettcher and Mike Bluem to the staff
oh snap!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
The Oakland Raiders are back this season.
I’m seeing the vision.
I think Reggie is going to put together a mean draft, and I also think he’s going to be working the UDFA list real hard after the draft.
I’m hyped for pre-season. We’re going to have some football players on the field.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Now I remember.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
270.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
@Dakota
Colts added James Bettcher and Mike Bluem to the staff
oh snap!
++++++++++++++
That really Bluems me away!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Man, I sure wish they were showing this upcoming JHill/Vegas match on the Golf Channel.
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JFB will be posting live updates via Twitter.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Bettcher azz it does!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
CB Leonard Johnson, Iowa State.
Not particularly fast (4.6 range) or big (5′10 or 5′11) but very aggressive corner with good closing speed. Reminds me a little of Cortland Finnegan.
Watch his performances against Justin Blackmon, Kendall Wright, Marvin McNutt and Mohammed Sanu. All 1st-2nd round prospects, all guys who struggled against Johnson.
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Didnt see a lot of Johnson, but damn, thats an impressive resume.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
I’ll have to try to download some Iowa State games.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Where is Bcz? How much cap space are we wasting on kickers? $7-8? I don’t mind paying them, but find a way to pay it as a bonus or something.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
I wouldn’t mind tacking on several years to both Lechler and Jano’s contracts in return for alleviating the cap situation. Both are worth being the highest paid guys at their position, but both their contracts have room for restructuring.
Lechler might have been the MVP of that Raiders-Bears game.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Either Chapman or Ta’amu would be that NT we need. Travis Ivey could back up, and away we go.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Raider O Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
I think we will draft a NT, DE/ Nickel pass rusher, OLB, RB, and TE
^^^^^^^^^
That’s the way I see it also.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
278.Raider O Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Where is Bcz? How much cap space are we wasting on kickers? $7-8? I don’t mind paying them, but find a way to pay it as a bonus or something.
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Jano makes $1.7 this year….not bad, but $3.8 million in 2013.
Lechler makes $3.8 million this year ($6.65 million dollar cap hit)….for a fking punter……
March 27th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
They are two of the best kickers in the league, but we shouldn’t waste cap space on Kickers IMO especially since we have 2 of them who deserve to be paid.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
CB Leonard Johnson, Iowa State.
Not particularly fast (4.6 range) or big (5′10 or 5′11) but very aggressive corner with good closing speed. Reminds me a little of Cortland Finnegan.
Watch his performances against Justin Blackmon, Kendall Wright, Marvin McNutt and Mohammed Sanu. All 1st-2nd round prospects, all guys who struggled against Johnson.
^^^^^^^^
Nice. Where is he projected to go in draft?
March 27th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Who the hell is Curtis Taylor, and when did we sign him?
March 27th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
DKnight007 Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
CB Leonard Johnson, Iowa State.
Not particularly fast (4.6 range) or big (5′10 or 5′11) but very aggressive corner with good closing speed. Reminds me a little of Cortland Finnegan.
Watch his performances against Justin Blackmon, Kendall Wright, Marvin McNutt and Mohammed Sanu. All 1st-2nd round prospects, all guys who struggled against Johnson.
^^^^^^^^
Nice. Where is he projected to go in draft?
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Anywhere between the early 3rd and early 4th.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Dakota,
Anything over $1.5-2 million per year against the cap is a lot for a kicker. Pay him in bonuses or incentives.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Dakota,
Check out your Europe e-mail, it’s been awhile.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Titans hire Dennis Polian
Falcons hire Devin Bonik
Giants hire Matt Rhule & Lunda Wells
Chiefs hire Steven Smith (asst OL Coach)
Bucs hired Ron Turner as QB Coach. Ben McDaniels, Phil Galiano & Andrew Janocko added as well
Jets Mark Deleone and former Dolphins quality control coach Tony Sparano Jr
March 27th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Dakota Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Who the hell is Curtis Taylor, and when did we sign him?
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He was a S at LSU that the 9ers drafted.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Raider O Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
They are two of the best kickers in the league, but we shouldn’t waste cap space on Kickers IMO especially since we have 2 of them who deserve to be paid.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Interesting!! Why should an employer hire you as a recent college graduate with no experience. That might be a “waste” of money also, hmmmmm.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
What’s up Dell? Long time…
March 27th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
This is a CB I would like McK to look at in Round 6 maybe:
Omar Bolden, CB, Arizona State
Height: 5-11 Weight: 205
Is a high character guy, who has leadership skills and can also be used as a kick returner. Would probably be good on special teams as well and compete with the other CB’s to be the nickel or eventual starter.
Will fall in draft due to a knee injury.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
We don’t have a 3-4 roster EXCEPT for McPain. WHO on the DLine is standing up and playing OLB? Houston? Shonasty? Really?!?
In a 3-4 we need two more starting LBs instead of one.
I think Lawson is a good fit as an OLB in our 4-3. Run stopper/coverage guy. Get your pass rush outta Big Dick, TK, and the ends…
March 27th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
hwnrdr Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
What’s up Dell? Long time…
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I’m doing great!! How about you.
I’ve spoken with our mutual blog friend and were setting up a date to see an A’S game, thought you should know as you were mentioned to invite.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
287.Raider O Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Dakota,
Anything over $1.5-2 million per year against the cap is a lot for a kicker. Pay him in bonuses or incentives.
^^^^^^^^^
Exactly. Same with Jano. Jano and Lech have made great money so far.
They can still make money with heavy bonus and incentive contracts now that help with cap relief.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Is that the Sunday game against the Yanks?
March 27th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
This is a CB I would like McK to look at in Round 6 maybe:
Omar Bolden, CB, Arizona State
Height: 5-11 Weight: 205
Is a high character guy, who has leadership skills and can also be used as a kick returner. Would probably be good on special teams as well and compete with the other CB’s to be the nickel or eventual starter.
Will fall in draft due to a knee injury.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Also, I’m doing good…surviving the game!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
RaiderO, incentives get treated largely like salary. Plus the $$ supposedly freed up isn’t, it must be held in escrow in case the player “earns” it….
The kickers could get new bonuses and spread it some maybe tho…
March 27th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
I wouldn’t mind tacking on several years to both Lechler and Jano’s contracts in return for alleviating the cap situation. Both are worth being the highest paid guys at their position, but both their contracts have room for restructuring.
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co-signed, YA!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Interesting!! Why should an employer hire you as a recent college graduate with no experience. That might be a “waste” of money also, hmmmmm.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Finance Master & Guru,
I guess so. I’m still unemployed.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Would be nice if RM&DA can develop Pryor into the type of player Josh Cribbs has become.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
hwnrdr Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Is that the Sunday game against the Yanks?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
No yanks, that’s with Dirt Lot. I’m setting up another game. Hope we can arrange a time for all of us to go.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
288.Raider Dell Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Dakota,
Check out your Europe e-mail, it’s been awhile.
++++++++++
Done.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
For the 3-4:
DE: Houston, Seymour, Kelly, Bryant
NT: Ivey (only NT on the roster, I expect that to change)
ILB: McClain, Curry
OLB: No one (Another I expect to change – Lofton would help, and I expect the Raiders to find one in the draft – also wouldn’t rule out the Raiders re-signing Groves)
Shaughnessy MIGHT be able to stand up on the strong side, but he would most likely rotate in on 3rd down and put his hand on the ground on the blind side. I think he’s a better fit as a base 4-3 LDE, but he’d give the Raiders some flexibility. It would limit his snaps, but with his injury history maybe that’s a good thing. Still, you’d think the Raiders would want to see him on the field more. He seems like the odd man out if the Raiders use the 3-4 as their base defense.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Lawson – not Lofton. My bad.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Raider O Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Interesting!! Why should an employer hire you as a recent college graduate with no experience. That might be a “waste” of money also, hmmmmm.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Finance Master & Guru,
I guess so. I’m still unemployed.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Ever thought about being a punter, they get paid well. Even if they take more cap space, that’s good pay, right!!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
DKnight007 Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
This is a CB I would like McK to look at in Round 6 maybe:
Omar Bolden, CB, Arizona State
Height: 5-11 Weight: 205
Is a high character guy, who has leadership skills and can also be used as a kick returner. Would probably be good on special teams as well and compete with the other CB’s to be the nickel or eventual starter.
Will fall in draft due to a knee injury.
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I like Bolden. He can play. I remember a INT he ran back for a TD, off the hands of our very own David Ausberry.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
WE STILL WON THOUGH!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Sorry it took me so long to check that account Dell!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Dakota,
Your a great MAN !!
Bless you always, and even in this blog I got your back.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
304.Raider Dell Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
hwnrdr Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Is that the Sunday game against the Yanks?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
No yanks, that’s with Dirt Lot. I’m setting up another game. Hope we can arrange a time for all of us to go.
Ok, sounds good! Keep me informed!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
If I had to pick between Jano and Lechler, I would keep Jano and let Lechler go.
Sorry, but punting isn’t worth $3.8 million, or a near $7 million dollar cap hit…..lots of guys can kick the ball far.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
312.Raider Dell Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Dakota,
Your a great MAN !!
Bless you always, and even in this blog I got your back.
________________
Aww shucks….now stop that!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Tyler Frederickson & Glenn Pakulak, anyone?
am I the only one who remembers those camp fodder guys ???
March 27th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Finance Master & Guru,
We can still pay our great kickers well, but it doesn’t have to be all in salary. You are a finance guru, so you know there more than one way to pay someone or get paid to keep your books/ budget/ fin statements in order.
as for playing punter in the NFL, I rather stay with Finance.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Dakota Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
If I had to pick between Jano and Lechler, I would keep Jano and let Lechler go.
Sorry, but punting isn’t worth $3.8 million, or a near $7 million dollar cap hit…..lots of guys can kick the ball far.
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Obviously, you don’t remember Leo “30 yards” Araguz.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
has anyone of you semi-pros read any of Mistic’s comments in here.Or has he, vanished.
I’ll leave you with this. maybe one of you can pass this on.
A direct quote from Jason campbell, introduced at his press conference in Chicago.
Campbell, “Going into free agency,might have to be a backup”
Jason Campbell, “Chicago a good situation”
Thanks, Jason always thought you were a back-up.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
298.DKnight007 Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
This is a CB I would like McK to look at in Round 6 maybe:
Omar Bolden, CB, Arizona State
Height: 5-11 Weight: 205
Is a high character guy, who has leadership skills and can also be used as a kick returner. Would probably be good on special teams as well and compete with the other CB’s to be the nickel or eventual starter.
Will fall in draft due to a knee injury.
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Too short IMO.
After seeing what Rivers did to us by just lobbing it up for Floyd and Jackson..who then easily outreached 5′10 Lito Sheppard no matter how close Lito was on ‘em, i’d rather have longer, taller guys on the corners to alleviate that.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Too short IMO.
After seeing what Rivers did to us by just lobbing it up for Floyd and Jackson..who then easily outreached 5′10 Lito Sheppard no matter how close Lito was on ‘em, i’d rather have longer, taller guys on the corners to alleviate that.
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Everyone likes tall corners, but you’re not going to find many in the late rounds. If the kid can play, height doesn’t matter much. See Cortland Finnegan, Brandon Flowers, and Brent Grimes.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
318.RaiderDuck Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Dakota Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
If I had to pick between Jano and Lechler, I would keep Jano and let Lechler go.
Sorry, but punting isn’t worth $3.8 million, or a near $7 million dollar cap hit…..lots of guys can kick the ball far.
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Obviously, you don’t remember Leo “30 yards” Araguz.
Oh goodness! The one that also did kicking duties for Jano on that “9 11″ game against the Jets in January 02!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
319.Raider Dell Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
has anyone of you semi-pros read any of Mistic’s comments in here.Or has he, vanished.
I’ll leave you with this. maybe one of you can pass this on.
A direct quote from Jason campbell, introduced at his press conference in Chicago.
Campbell, “Going into free agency,might have to be a backup”
Jason Campbell, “Chicago a good situation”
Thanks, Jason always thought you were a back-up.
—
I think we all know why Mistic hated Palmer and looooved guys like Campbell AND JaDoofus.
Funny. Ever since Campbell hung his head and walked into Halas Hall, Mistic has been incognito.
He’s left the blog in shame and humiliation.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Vittorio Tafur @VittorioTafur
“@jasonjwilde: By the way, the #Packers aren’t pursuing OLB Manny Lawson >> that would leave Raiders, Colts and Bengals
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Figured the Packers would drop out. Not their style to go after FAs in the first place, and Lawson isn’t a clear-cut upgrade for their pass rush.
For the right price, Lawson would give the Raiders a versatile piece to help them in 3-4, 4-3, and nickel packages.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Raider O Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Finance Master & Guru,
We can still pay our great kickers well, but it doesn’t have to be all in salary. You are a finance guru, so you know there more than one way to pay someone or get paid to keep your books/ budget/ fin statements in order.
as for playing punter in the NFL, I rather stay with Finance.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Raider O,
My brother of finance. i’ll leave you with this:
A worthless person is worth more to some, wheras a person worth a lot has to be worth more.
March 27th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Everyone likes tall corners
***
sign Lenny Walls!
March 27th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I recall 5′10 Terry McDaniel getting outleaped on mnay occasions as well…and he was pretty good.
Elvis freaking Grbac picked him apart one Monday night when I almost broke my foot kicking a table.
March 27th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Well, I looked up Araguz’s stats vs Lechler’s…..yeah, Lechler is much better than him lol.
March 27th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Nice Q & A with DA.
March 27th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Any Texas semi pro’s great news!!
The greatest hamburger restasurant is opening up in eight different location in the great state of Texas.
In n Out will be your fast food dynasty soon, so move over Luby’s or Hardie’s, there is a new kid in Town.
March 27th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
OAKLAND RAIDERS @RAIDERS
The Oakland Raiders have added free agent defensive back Pat Lee.
March 27th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
@Dell
Hardee’s is about 1000 times better than In n Out burger imo
March 27th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
OAKLAND RAIDERS @RAIDERS
The Oakland Raiders have added free agent defensive back Pat Lee.
***
why did it take us a week to get a corner that nobody else wanted, inked?
was he out of the country or something ???
March 27th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
331.HGDaddy Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
OAKLAND RAIDERS @RAIDERS
The Oakland Raiders have added free agent defensive back Pat Lee.
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Grandson of Bruce Lee, and great great great nephew to Robert E. Lee.
Great addition!
March 27th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Finance Guru,
I’ll think about that. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Later Nation.
March 27th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
The greatest hamburger restasurant is opening up in eight different location in the great state of Texas.
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Had a 3×1 with grilled onions Saturday.
Yum yum!
March 27th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Dennis Rodman news:
That child support kills!
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/03/allegedly-broke-and-ill-dennis-rodman-escapes-jail-time-for-now-.html
March 27th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider
Source: Alabama nose guard Josh Chapman to visit the Titans, Raiders and Falcons: http://bit.ly/HbRFBn
March 27th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
@Dakota
Pat Lee is the nephew of former 49er Amp Lee
ROG hates him already!
his grandfather is Spike Lee …
March 27th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
For the 3-4:
DE: Houston, Seymour, Kelly, Bryant
NT: Ivey (only NT on the roster, I expect that to change)
ILB: McClain, Curry
OLB: No one (Another I expect to change – Lofton would help, and I expect the Raiders to find one in the draft – also wouldn’t rule out the Raiders re-signing Groves)
Shaughnessy MIGHT be able to stand up on the strong side, but he would most likely rotate in on 3rd down and put his hand on the ground on the blind side. I think he’s a better fit as a base 4-3 LDE, but he’d give the Raiders some flexibility. It would limit his snaps, but with his injury history maybe that’s a good thing. Still, you’d think the Raiders would want to see him on the field more. He seems like the odd man out if the Raiders use the 3-4 as their base defense.
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Agree
De – Seymour,Houston(Kelly,Des rotational)
Nt – Ivey(Source: Alabama nose guard Josh Chapman to visit the Titans, Raiders and Falcons: http://bit.ly/HbRFBn )
Ilb: Mcclain,Curry(Goethel)
Olb:———-(Lawson,Walden,Rookie,Udfa) are options
ShoNasty is athletic enough to convert imo Mario Williams/Kiwanikka
arent the only prototypes
March 27th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
@Dakota
Pat Lee is the nephew of former 49er Amp Lee
ROG hates him already!
his grandfather is Spike Lee …
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And his grandmother is “Fever” singer Peggy Lee…
March 27th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
339.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
@Dakota
Pat Lee is the nephew of former 49er Amp Lee
ROG hates him already!
his grandfather is Spike Lee …
++++++++++
Or was it Tommy Lee?
March 27th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
San Diego State’s Miles Burris will be a late-round option for the Raiders. Can play ILB and OLB in the 3-4, has some skills getting to the passer. Would be a solid move to get some depth at a couple LB spots.
March 27th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
@Dakota
while Tommy Lee has probably fathered more kids who don’t call him “dad” than Travis Henry & Shawn Kemp combined, I doubt very much that Pat Lee is from his ilk
March 27th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
San Diego State’s Miles Burris will be a late-round option for the Raiders. Can play ILB and OLB in the 3-4, has some skills getting to the passer. Would be a solid move to get some depth at a couple LB spots.
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x2
March 27th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Miles Burris will be a late-round option for the Raiders. Can play ILB and OLB in the 3-4, has some skills getting to the passer. Would be a solid move to get some depth at a couple LB spots
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@ YA
Raider O will surely be pleased that you’re pitching SDSU players
March 27th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
You guys have forgotten about the awe inspiring talents of young Travis Goethel, methinks…
March 27th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
JLofty Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
You guys have forgotten about the awe inspiring talents of young Travis Goethel, methinks…
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Who?
LOL
No, really, I remember him looking good for such a late round pick before he got injured early when he got drafted. Then haven’t seen much of him since.
March 27th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Back injuries are tough, too. Hopefully Goethel will be ready to contribute in 2012, because the Raiders have very little depth at ILB.
March 27th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Travis Goethel is gonna be solid. He is my 2012 MUP.
March 27th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
So, I take it, they can’t commit to a 3-4 because they don’t have a NT on the roster?
March 27th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Some Chapman highlights.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY3Uq6NOKRo
March 27th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider
Manny Lawson is expected to re-sign with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to an NFL source. No deal has been finalized
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Also, looks like Antonio Garay is talking new contract with the Chargers.
Might be hard to find enough 3-4 pieces if the above deals materialize.
March 27th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
So, I take it, they can’t commit to a 3-4 because they don’t have a NT on the roster?
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Travis Ivey
# NT
Oakland Raiders | Official Team Site
Height: 6-4 Weight: 325 Age: 25
Born: 12/22/1986 Washington , DC
College: Maryland
Experience: 1st season
High School: Riverdale Baptist School
March 27th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
KoolKell Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
So, I take it, they can’t commit to a 3-4 because they don’t have a NT on the roster?
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Exactly. The Nose Tackle is the key.
Travis Ivey was undrafted and spent last season on the practice squad. Expecting to him to suddenly start and log big minutes against the elite centers of the league is an act of faith at best and destructive hubris at worst.
March 27th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Derek Wolfe highlights:
I’m high on this beast. Too bad he will probably be gone by the time McK picks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJsmdwFcPyg
March 27th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Travis Ivey was undrafted and spent last season on the practice squad. Expecting to him to suddenly start and log big minutes against the elite centers of the league is an act of faith at best and destructive hubris at worst.
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Ivey is going to be the Arian Foster of Nose Tackles!
March 27th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Chapmans my kinda player and would be a steal at 95
Strength: Violent hands and good upper body strength to hold up inside versus the run. Flashes some explosiveness as a hitter. Can rag doll ball-carriers, tossing them to the ground easily.
March 27th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
Billy Winn video. I like him, but he is not a NT:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK35SHUBbNY
March 27th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Well then, they’re going to have to find a NT, if they really want to play the 3-4.
Although it sounds like Dennis really likes his current front.
March 27th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
I like chapman a whole lot…Doubt he will be around in the 3rd….
Alameda Ta’amu if he is around at 95 gotta take him
March 27th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
I don’t blame Allen for not throwing Rolando to the wolves in his comments, but I’m not really heartened by his response either. He says, essentially, that there MUST BE talent in Rolando or else he wouldn’t have had success in college and been drafted so high.
Ummm, not really… evidence of otherwise: one Jamarcus Russell.
March 27th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Travis Ivey was undrafted and spent last season on the practice squad.
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Exactly the type of guy the new GM constantly talks about.
March 27th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
I like Law also…especially if he can stand up and play some OLB:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCqaK-HQMyI
March 27th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
never liked garray, could run on the disc with him in the middle…
March 27th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Travis Ivey was undrafted and spent last season on the practice squad.
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Could be a Graduate from camp UDFA to the 53 man…
March 27th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Chapman <—-Versatile 3-4 or 4-3 NT
March 27th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Dakota Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
339.RaiderRockstar Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
@Dakota
Pat Lee is the nephew of former 49er Amp Lee
ROG hates him already!
his grandfather is Spike Lee …
++++++++++
Or was it Tommy Lee?
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Also has a girlfriend AKA Chung Lee!
March 27th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
#319 said,
Campbell, “Going into free agency,might have to be a backup”
Jason Campbell, “Chicago a good situation”
Thanks, Jason always thought you were a back-up.
******************************************************
As much as I liked Jason and appreciated his efforts, I’m with others who believe his quick signing during FA as a back-up is quite revealing of his personality: cautionary bordering on exhibiting trepidation, proclivity to “settle” for “not losing/not failing” rather than striving for “winning/succeeding,” fear of competing and losing…
His quick signing as a back-up is a microcosm of how he proceeded as qb. He is content to let others around him do the winning.
March 27th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
YO shout out to my homie Rodman
Used to party serious together back in the Newps days. We’d get all wacked out on wine coolers and bring hizzies back to his crib.
Once got down with Brooke Burke in the jacuzzi in his master bathroom. We went at it so hard I sported wood for 3 days after.
Yo, but Outback Steakhouse is no joke. Once ate 3 Chocolate Thunder from Down Unders and had to switch from boxers to briefs
Straight up
March 27th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
I was watching the Raider/Texan game Sunday afternoon. Watched Jason Campbell, and I think he does, “settle” too much, too safe, Plus, he can’t throw the long ball for schit.
March 27th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Really like this guy Chapman along with Ta’amu as fits @ Ng
If Chap’s ACL turns out to be fine in his visit hes a guy I could see Mac trading up to get
March 27th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
371. Yeah I noticed that too, his first year with wash.. So long.. Bye bye.. Wont miss you soup..
March 27th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
222. Coaches dont play.. We dont have enough 3-4 players.. especially nt.. Maybe next yr..
March 28th, 2012 at 3:17 am
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March 28th, 2012 at 11:22 am
I know we don’t have any $$$ to spend on guys but the rumor is that Reggie is great at finding diamonds in the rough and he will need to do that in year one with us. I know we are thin and at certain positions but what about Heyer and Barksdale? How come they aren’t talking about those guys, I would taken either on them over Barnes.
March 28th, 2012 at 11:39 am
QB Palmer
RB DMAC-T.Jones
FB Reece-Manase
WR DHB-Moore-Ford-Murphy
TE Auseberry-Myeres-Gordon
OT Veldheer-Barksdale over Barnes
OG Carslile-Brisiel-What about Campbell over Carslile??
C Wis
DE Shaugnessy-Houston
DT Seymour-Kelly-Bryant
OLB Curry-PETERSON???
MLB McClain
CB Bartell-Spencer, Van Dyke/Chekwa/Pat Lee
FS Huff
SS Branch
NEEDS: OLB: we do not have a proven starter and Rolando is already questionable, thank goodness we brough back Curry
DT: Seymour and Kelly are getting up there in age and $$$ need to get younger and less expensive guys, draft one this year
CB: Obviously hurting i nthis popsition, happy with the Bartell and spencer sigings to get us through a year. Need Van Dyke and Chekwa to be legit players maybe they can become 1’s and 2’s next season.
RB: Need someone outside of D-Mac, I like Jone’s speed but need more of an everydown RB so when D-Mac goes down we can still run the ball.
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