Change in culture, not uniforms
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 at 10:25 am in Oakland Raiders.
Raider uniforms will be essentially unchanged other than the Nike logo.
Take a look at this link.
No surprise, really. There was no way the Raiders were going to go Oregon football with the NFL’s most distinctive (and best) uniforms just because the league switched from Reebok to Nike.
Now if these new Nike cleats can keep Darren McFadden’s foot intact, the Raiders will be in business.
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April 3rd, 2012 at 10:25 am
Primero
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:26 am
Thank You but I knew they were never going to change it any way. Our uni is still the best in the league.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:26 am
YoungAmerican Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:26 am
joebravo84 Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:16 am
Just because I read it online doesn’t make it true young american. The jersey are changing despite what Mark Davis wants. He is not his father and will not fight the NFL. The whole NFL is moving to NIKE Jerseys that in itself is a uniform change. So in my own defense the uniforms are changing.
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The league is just using a new vendor. There is a new material for the collar, a material that stretches more for the jersey, and a new waterproof material for the pants.
No different than when then NFL switched to Reebok and the design stayed the same. The uniforms will look the same as they always have. The “Combat” and “Conquest” uniform designs were a hoax – concept drawings by an independent artist.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:28 am
I agree with Jhill in that if we roll with a 3-4 Defense, this is a solid group of DE’s
Kelly, Seymour, Bryant, Houston
just need a starter quality nose tackle …
if we go 4-3 (again) then we’ll need about 3 D-Line depth players and a few of them might already be on the roster
73 Jamie Cumbie DT
62 Hall Davis DE
95 Mason Brodine DE
97 Travis Ivey DT
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:28 am
I got 5 on it!
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:28 am
DMAC Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:25 am
J Hill Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:24 am
Don’t you think we need another DE for depth purposes?
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No
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Fair enough J Heezy.
You need to pass that schit this way brother.
lol
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:28 am
The Seahawks new uni actually looks better. They had some ugly ones up there the last few years. So glad my team doesnt change its uni like the other teams in this league. Something cannot be touched. The Silver and Black is one of them.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:28 am
Who do you want the Raiders to draft at #95 ???
RaiderRockstar: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Carl Weathers: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
R8ER MIKE: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
CJ Legend 34: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
RaiderDuck: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
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YoungAmerican: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Silverandblack666: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Fingers: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Guest123: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
Poprox13: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
Neilb: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
Just Fire Baby: Casey Heyward (Vandy)
R8eray: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Hwnrdr: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
DMAC: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Thec: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
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Jesusraiderjim: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Raider O: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
RaiderRetribution: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
DJ Johnny: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Hardline: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
No Mas Diamante: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Bcz24: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Antispy3: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Blackmamba_20: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Raiderinparadise: Keenan Robinson (Texas)
Marley Bob: Emmanuel Acho (Texas)
Marks Hair: Dontari Poe (Memphis)
Raiderzmaverick: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Raiderjambo: Sean Spence (Miami U)
SR Raider: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Da Trinity: Sean Spence (Miami U)
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL: Tyrone Crawford (Boise St)
JLofty: Trumaine Johnson (Montana)
LA to TheBay: Josh Robinson (USF)
Qodrn1: Josh Robinson (USF)
Plunketthead: Josh Robinson (USF)
RaidO: Josh Robinson (USF)
SilverNBlackPA: Derek Wolfe (Cincinnati)
Raiderman99: Isaiah Pead (Cincinnati)
Dakota: Ladarius Green (Louisiana-Lafayette)
Deja vu: Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
The Oracle: Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
Raider Dell: Bruce Irvin (West Virginia)
ToneMcFresh: Bruce Irvin (West Virginia)
Tjbwall: Ronnell Lewis (Oklahoma U)
PurpleDrank81: Shea McClellin (Boise State)
GG: Michael Brewster (Ohio State)
ELWAYs TEETH: Robert Turbin (Utah State)
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
Four unis in sport will never change; the Raiders, Yankees, Celtics & Canadiens.
what do they have in common? Just the most iconic unis for the most iconic teams in sports history. . .
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
wonder what the asking price is for these guys ??
Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne.
Redskins linebacker London Fletcher.
Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin.
Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth.
Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo.
Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws.
Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye.
Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:30 am
The Raiders need to make two small changes to the uniforms:
1.) Some sort of tribute to Al Davis, something similar to the “GSH” on the Bears uniforms.
2.) The facemasks on the helmets need to be black instead of grey.
That’s it. No other changes.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:30 am
still awaiting votes for #95 pick
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April 3rd, 2012 at 10:31 am
Eddie Borsilli @Borsilli
We caught up with Darren McFadden today said his rehab is going well. “everything is on schedule, but with Liz Franc, it’s takes longer”
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:32 am
Could the facemask be silver?
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:34 am
Will the Raiders wear anything on their jerseys or helmets this season in loving memory of Al Davis??
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:34 am
RRS,
I dont know if we will stay put at 95 or not but I believe we are going to draft Chapman by trading up. Put me down for NT Chapman. The only sure thing from the SEC is a big brother down there.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:35 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:34 am
Will the Raiders wear anything on their jerseys or helmets this season in loving memory of Al Davis??
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They need 2.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:35 am
Wish Reggie had the trade ammo to move up to the 1st for Quinton Coples. Him and Shaughnessy coming off the edges? The stuff of pure nightmares for opposing QBs.
Actually I suppose he does…DMac + a pick would probably get it done. But trading McFadden is lunacy, so let’s not.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:36 am
McFadden appears to be favoring a foot in that photo!!!!!!
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:36 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
wonder what the asking price is for these guys ??
Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne.
Redskins linebacker London Fletcher.
Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin.
Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth.
Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo.
Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws.
Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye.
Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe.
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I’d take any of ‘em for a reasonable deal. Can all be solid roleplayers/rotation guys.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:36 am
I think we should at the very least we should keep the ” AL” on the helmets
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:37 am
I see I’m still on a island for my hoping the Raiders take Derek Wolfe at 95. So be it!
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:38 am
RockStar:
I have to decline, thanks anyway.
(Not sure if you saw my post on the previous story)
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:38 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:36 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:29 am
wonder what the asking price is for these guys ??
Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne.
Redskins linebacker London Fletcher.
Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin.
Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth.
Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo.
Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws.
Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye.
Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe.
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I’d take any of ‘em for a reasonable deal. Can all be solid roleplayers/rotation guys.
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just say NO to Atogwe. guy is done.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:38 am
@PA
JFB gave you major props for that yesterday.. he likes Wolfe too, just didn’t pick’em
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:39 am
Anyone else see that pic of DMAC and wish there was a game this Sunday? Bring it on you afc west beetches! There’s gonna be a new sherrif in town this season… and he’ll be wearing silver and black!
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:39 am
AIG & Joe
thanks for your responses. got you down
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:39 am
Raiders still need DE with some pass rush ability whether it be Moss or Toffelson etc.
Packers brought in Toffelson with hopes that he could fill the spot left by Eric Walden. A pass rusher from the OLB spot opposite of Clay Matthews
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:41 am
11.ELWAYs TEETH Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:30 am
The Raiders need to make two small changes to the uniforms:
1.) Some sort of tribute to Al Davis, something similar to the “GSH” on the Bears uniforms.
2.) The facemasks on the helmets need to be black instead of grey.
That’s it. No other changes.
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21.R8ER MIKE Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:36 am
I think we should at the very least we should keep the ” AL” on the helmets
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Time to move on. Al never retired players numbers, so why would you believe he would want some permanent Al tribute on the Raider uni? The Raider uni itself is a tribute to Al Davis. Just never change the uni and Al would be happy I would think.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:41 am
Bill Pickel is coming back to play the nose.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:41 am
Tjbwall Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:39 am
Raiders still need DE with some pass rush ability whether it be Moss or Toffelson etc.
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Thats what I’m saying.
We currently only have Houston and Sho-Nasty(coming off a serious injury) as our DE’s.
We need a pass rusher.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:42 am
Packers also drafted Toffelson in 06
Mckenzie gotta remember something about this guy?
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:42 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:38 am
@PA
JFB gave you major props for that yesterday.. he likes Wolfe too, just didn’t pick’em
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Ah, I missed that. Work became hectic pretty much as I clicking “submit” on that comment and I didn’t look again.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:43 am
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just say NO to Atogwe. guy is done.
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I dunno, he has to be a better backup FS than Giordano and it’d keep Reggie from having to draft a safety.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:44 am
I hear that Hiram Eugene was on his way to workout at an NFL facility, and got stiff-armed in the parking lot – poor guy!
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LOL @ Tbone!!
too funny
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:47 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:43 am
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just say NO to Atogwe. guy is done.
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I dunno, he has to be a better backup FS than Giordano and it’d keep Reggie from having to draft a safety.
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I must say………
Gio has got to be one of the top back-up safeties in the league
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:49 am
Atogwe=Toast imo.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:49 am
49ers safety Reggie Smith.
Jets safety Jim Leonhard.
Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe.
Top 3 in free agency
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:49 am
As a true FS in pass coverage, Gio is fine.
Just don’t ask him to tackle anyone, especially in the open field.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:50 am
Gio needs to go-o
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:51 am
Oh jerry/Cork, you DO care!!
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:52 am
Fs-Huff,Underwood
Ss-Branch,MM34
I Doubt we use a draft pick on a safety, maybe some UDFAs
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:52 am
Marcus Trufant
Alan Ball
Kelly Jennings
Kelvin Hayden
Phillip Buchanon
Top 5 CB’s in free agency
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:53 am
Gio gets a bad rap. I see NFL safeties whiff rbs ALL the time. Those guys are good. Liquid fast, strong, large, not easy tackles by any means. Gio is no stuart schweigart thats for sure…
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:53 am
49ers safety Reggie Smith.
Jets safety Jim Leonhard.
Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe.
Top 3 in free agency
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Is Chris Hope done? I know he is a SS…
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:56 am
@Dutch
after Smith, Leonhard & Atogwe … you’re down to players such as
Chris Hope
Matt Giordano
Abram Elam
Deon Grant
Sean Jones
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:56 am
Anyone have older games on VHS? I have collected a few over the years. Would like to trade some. Looking for the 1986 game in Dallas. First Raider game I saw live …Plunkett came off the bench for Wilson to win it!
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:56 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:49 am
49ers safety Reggie Smith.
Jets safety Jim Leonhard.
Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe.
Top 3 in free agency
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All garbage IMO.
I think Atogwe was promising, but didn’t dude have a serious injury?
We’re set w/ Huffy, Branch.
Would like Checkwa to get a shot at safety.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:57 am
Rockstar,
I apologize for my earlier post. Having kinda a rough morning.
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:58 am
http://www.fanfeedr.com/nfl/oakland-raiders?id=4804006d-6419-52e5-ad4d-f84fd544f1d8
The folks at Nike officially unveiled the new jerseys that teams will begin wearing in 2012, and for most teams, the changes are not too drastic. The most significant changes are the Seahawks new look, as they are filling in as an experimental group for Nike. I suppose we can consider Seattle the Oregon of the NFL at this point. The reaction has been mixed, to say the least, but it will be interesting to see how fans view it once they are being used in game-action.
For Oakland Raiders fans, the historic look of the Silver and Black featured few changes. The Raiders have a timeless look that did not really require much in the way of changes. Aside from the swoosh on the left arm, the only significant change is what appear to be bigger numbers on the uniform. That could also just be the angle of the picture. Whatever the case, the Silver and Black remains as it should be. Dark. Intimidating. Badass. What else needs to be said?
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the only thing left to be said is
RAIDER FAHQIN NATION BABY!
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:58 am
We’re set w/ Huffy, Branch.
Would like Checkwa to get a shot at safety.
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No depth behind Huff though.
Chekwa could, but I really want to see him get a legit shot at corner.
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:00 am
SilverNBlackPA Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:58 am
We’re set w/ Huffy, Branch.
Would like Checkwa to get a shot at safety.
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No depth behind Huff though.
Chekwa could, but I really want to see him get a legit shot at corner.
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I think we’ll see a lot of Checkwa on the field this season.
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:00 am
I think we’ll see a lot of Checkwa on the field this season.
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Hope so! Every game I thought he got a little better, which was encouraging to see. Kid has skills, no doubt.
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:03 am
@RRS, thanks for fixing that typo on my #95 pick, I realize that I had written down wrong, Demario and not Demarco. Good catch by Thec.
My bad.
I’ve been reading up on Sammy Brown of Houston U, looks like another solid pick at 95. Really there should be some impact player/starter there for Reggie Mck.
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:03 am
JLofty Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:53 am
Gio gets a bad rap. I see NFL safeties whiff rbs ALL the time. Those guys are good. Liquid fast, strong, large, not easy tackles by any means. Gio is no stuart schweigart thats for sure…
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I like Gio as well…best DB as far as actual production we had last year. Guy plays hard all the time.
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
yall think Checkwa is or will be better that DVD?
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
I apologize for my earlier post. Having kinda a rough morning
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no problem, Teach
nothing wrong with being on the declined/undecided list
draft is still 3 weeks out!
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
I’d be cool with Giordano as my backup FS and ST guy. Dude had some sorely lacking ball hawking skills…
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
SouthTexasRaider Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
yall think Checkwa is or will be better that DVD?
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I think so.
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:06 am
JLofty Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
I’d be cool with Giordano as my backup FS and ST guy. Dude had some sorely lacking ball hawking skills…
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Ditto
Don’t forget dude had a little leadership in him as well. Saw him plenty of times getting the D together on the side lines.
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:08 am
No surprise, really. There was no way the Raiders were going to go Oregon football with the NFL’s most distinctive (and best) uniforms just because the league switched from Reebok to Nike.
Now if these new Nike cleats can keep Darren McFadden’s foot intact, the Raiders will be in business.
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LOL….You tell them Jer. Absolutely, the Raiders have the NFL’s most distinctive and best uniforms. I would’ve gone bonkers if the Raiders changed their unis. I love sporting my Raider gear, so sweet. Love it. Thanks Jer.!
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:09 am
new post !!
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:09 am
didnt Gio lead the team in picks last season?
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:09 am
My goodness. There are fans on twitter upset that there was no change to the uniforms. Unbelievable. It must be a generational thing. I honestly think that people under 30 don’t hold anything sacred. Their philosophy is to blow it all up. Everything. My goodness, kids. There are some good things in this world. And the Raiders’ old school uniforms are one of them. You don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. That’s one of the things you realize when you hit 30. Never thought I’d see the day where a Raider fan, any Raider fan, wanted new uniforms.
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:10 am
DMAC Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:06 am
JLofty Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
I’d be cool with Giordano as my backup FS and ST guy. Dude had some sorely lacking ball hawking skills…
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Ditto
Don’t forget dude had a little leadership in him as well. Saw him plenty of times getting the D together on the side lines
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definitely…was it the Chicago game in Oakland where he got a gruesome hit on his ankle (looked like a break) and he game back in the second half to finish the game. Seemed like he mage several key picks for us last year.
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:11 am
new post
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:15 am
Chapman / best NT available.
April 3rd, 2012 at 11:27 am
Sweet. No changes = good thing. Why mess with the best?
April 3rd, 2012 at 6:36 pm
I’d like to see ALL black below the knee, everything socks, cleats shoestrings. And I like the face mask idea too!
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