Allen on Raiders’ first week
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 12:52 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Got some time on the phone today with Raiders coach Dennis Allen, asking him about getting his program off the ground in the restricted era of the new CBA, his impressions of how the first week is going in the strength and conditioning phase, as well as his reaction to what’s going on with the Saints, where he was the defensive backs coach for a Super Bowl champion:
Q: With new CBA, offseason is uncharted territory, how did you go implementing your program?
Allen: coming into this thing, I’ve kind of accumulated some knowledge over the year, being in Atlanta, seeing how Dan Reeves did it and how Jim Mora did it, going to New Orleans, seeing how Sean Payton did it, last year, getting a chance to see how John Fox did it. I’ve kind of taken some ideas from everything that we’ve done in the past and tried to incorporate that into what we’re going to do this year. Now obviously with the new offseason rules, it makes that even more of a challenge. As I’ve gone through this I’ve had an opportunity, not anybody in particular,necessarily, but reach out to a few coaches both new coaches, head coaches in the NFL, and also coaches that have been in the league and kind of ask their opinion on how they’ve done things. And obviously we’ve spent a lot of time with our people here, with Dan Ventrelle, with Tom Delaney, as well as myself and the coordinators trying to sort through everything and make sure we’re following all the rules of the new CBA.
Q: The new regime of the Raiders, players and coaches, met for the first time this week, how would you characterize the first meeting? Was there a mission statement, or more of a simple laying out of what your plan is for this camp?
Allen: It was a little bit of a combination of all that, and I think what we tried to do is make sure we declared the expectations of the players, and really what type of players that we’re looking for to build the team that we want to become. It was more of an information session for them, to let them know, from a coaching standpoint, what we’re looking for.
Q: During this first phase, only strength and conditioning coach can be on field with players?
Allen: That’s correct.
Q: Plus two hours of meetings allowed per day?
Allen: That’s correct.
Q: Where those meetings scheme-oriented?
Allen: We’re installing offensive and defensive schemes during those meetings. We’re setting the foundation for what are beliefs are, what are core values are, from a defensive standpoint. We’re setting our core values and beliefs from an offensive standpoint as well as getting into the scheme and what we’re going to run.
Q: As far as players being on the film with strength and conditioning coaches, is that stuff filmed and can that film be analyzed?
Allen: It cannot be analyzed. By league rules we have to video, anything that goes on on the field has to be videoed and we have to keep that video into the regular season so in case there’s ever any type of dispute there’s video evidence.
Q: What kind of turnount have you had for this phase?
Allen: I’ve been real pleased with the turnout. It hasn’t been 100 percent but it’s in the 90 something percent range. I’ve been real pleased with it, the guys are really working hard, the strength coaches come up here every day and give me an update on how everybody is doing and I’ve been real pleased with the work we’ve got done so far.
Q: You’re still in the very early stages of getting to know this team, but can you form any impressions at all of what you’ve seen the first few days?
Allen: Well, I think the thing that I would look at with these guys, I would say these guys are eager, they’re eager for change, they’re eager for getting an opportunity to get started, they’re looking forward to a clean slate, and I’ve been pleased with their eagnerness to work.
Q: Are guys like McFadden, Shaughnessy, Ford, that had injury issues last year, are they on site and can they let it rip in terms of conditioning or are they still restricted in some way?
Allen: I can’t necessarily answer that question because I haven’t seen that with my own eyes, but based on the reports that I’m getting, these guys are, if they’re not fully 100 percent they’re pretty close and they’re ready to go.
Q: Now that you’re in the conditioning phase, curious whether the run on hamstring and foot injuries last year was addressed and studied, and have things been implemented to prevent that? Or was it just written off as a fluke during the lockout year with no off-season?
Allen: We don’t look at anything as a fluke around here. We’re always trying to evaluate anything within the program and see if there’s anything we can do to make that better. We’re looking at, OK, if we have a lot of hamstring injuries, what can we do from a strength and conditioning standpoint to correct that? What we do from a chiropractic standpoint to correct that? From a training room standpoint, what can we do? Is there something a field maintenance standpoint we can do? We’re going to look at everything within the organization that we can to try and help our players stay healthy to give us the best chance to win.
Q: Has the bounty issue been addressed already, or do you wait until there’s contact at practice?
Allen: It’s been addressed, it’s going to be something that when we have the whole team together is a better time to address that.
Q: With the ongoing bounty story, does that at all taint the championship you won there and did you have any direct knowledge of the bounty system in place?
Allen: What I’m going to say about it is, No. 1, I’m proud of the success that we were able to have there, and No.2 , I’ve moved on, and I’m really a lot more interested in what’s happening with the Oakland Raiders and trying to prepare ourselves for the upcoming season. What’s happened in the past, I’ve really moved on.
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April 5th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Q: With the ongoing bounty story, does that at all taint the championship you won there and did you have any direct knowledge of the bounty system in place?
Allen: What I’m going to say about it is, No. 1, I’m proud of the success that we were able to have there, and No.2 , I’ve moved on, and I’m really a lot more interested in what’s happening with the Oakland Raiders and trying to prepare ourselves for the upcoming season. What’s happened in the past, I’ve really moved on.
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Great question Jer, coach Allen has to realize this isn’t the last he’s going to hear about this. No moving on, even if he thinks he can.
April 5th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Who did Terry porter go to?
April 5th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
True, Guest, but what do you want him to say?
April 5th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Al Davis used to say about the Raiders’ opponent’s quarterback: “The quarterback must go down, and he must go down hard.”
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they will, Al
2012 Raiders = #1 in sacks
we will honor Al Davis in the greatest way imaginable. by winning.
April 5th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
I like allens answeres about the injurys.
April 5th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Turn the page … it’s the dawn of a new era for the Raiders: Return to Excellence! All day, baby!
April 5th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
No moving on, even if he thinks he can.
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Wrong.He can and has moved on.Just because others can’t or won’t doesn’t mean DA can’t and hasn’t.
April 5th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
hey tbone, whats happin neighbor ??
April 5th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Hey tbone…you got my email?
April 5th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick
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April 5th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Who do you want the Raiders to draft at #95 ???
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April 5th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Are the niners planning on cancelling their future games vs. Dallas and N.O.? They couldn’t control the crowd in those games either. Plus those big mean Saints wanted to K.O. all those delicate flowers in gbe playoffs. Unimaginable violence!
April 5th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Thanks Jer.! Keep on asking tough questions.
Q: With the ongoing bounty story, does that at all taint the championship you won there and did you have any direct knowledge of the bounty system in place?
Allen: What I’m going to say about it is, No. 1, I’m proud of the success that we were able to have there, and No.2 , I’ve moved on, and I’m really a lot more interested in what’s happening with the Oakland Raiders and trying to prepare ourselves for the upcoming season. What’s happened in the past, I’ve really moved on.
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Dennis will not be in trouble will he? We are really screwed if they take our Coach away. If Dennis gets in trouble(which I doubt)….then I’ll take a coach no less than Bill Cowher. Just saying.
April 5th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
I wish Inside The Bay Area would get rid of that picture of JaWalrus guiding the Silver and Black. I know it’s because it’s against the Whiners, but PLEASE – can we ever get past that dark chapter in our history (or should I say, “Purple chapter”)?!!
April 5th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Hot Damn…. its 4:20..
dont ya know i gotta go….puff puff pass !!
brb.
April 5th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
Hwnrdr:
Nope; never got it. Maybe we can communicate some other way, if this doesn’t work:
thomjones72@yahoo.com
April 5th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
yo
April 5th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Are guys like McFadden, Shaughnessy, Ford
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Ford played last game….
April 5th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
HairyPalmer.. good day sir !!
April 5th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Allen: It cannot be analyzed. By league rules we have to video, anything that goes on on the field has to be videoed and we have to keep that video into the regular season so in case there’s ever any type of dispute there’s video evidence.
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Dispute? is this a reference to possible future injuries?
April 5th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
HairyPalmer.. good day sir !!
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I just watched the latest episode of Tosh.o and one of the guys had to drink something with horse semen in it.
The drink was called a HairyPalmer! Good thing I didn’t change my name to that, I was so close! lol
April 5th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
Coach Allen said 90% of the team was there.
Just curious who din’t show.
Let me guess…Seymour and the kickers?
April 5th, 2012 at 1:35 pm
lol lol yeah i guess that rules uot that nickname !!
April 5th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Unless you had a death in the family, or an addition, you should be with the team.
April 5th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
34.J Hill Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
I guess Bynum has learned how to play hurt, eh Dakota?
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Let’s just see if he makes it through the playoffs before we start celebrating.
April 5th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Q: With the ongoing bounty story, does that at all taint the championship you won there and did you have any direct knowledge of the bounty system in place?
Allen: What I’m going to say about it is, No. 1, I’m proud of the success that we were able to have there, and No.2 , I’ve moved on, and I’m really a lot more interested in what’s happening with the Oakland Raiders and trying to prepare ourselves for the upcoming season. What’s happened in the past, I’ve really moved on.
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Wow, that was an evasive answer….must have something to hide.
April 5th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
did you have any direct knowledge of the bounty system in place?
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whoa, nice work Jerry Mac!
April 5th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
You never know, but it is possible that Allen could have been the snitch on the bounty case.
April 5th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Re 10, 11
1st choice with 95 Alameda Ta’amu. 2nd Choice with 95 Kendricks from Cal. Thanks for asking. I appreciate it.
April 5th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
Wow, that was an evasive answer….must have something to hide.
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Or he just doesn’t want to talk about it.
April 5th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
I would imagine that DA has talked to everyone he needs to talk to about the situation in New Orleans. He’s the head coach of the Raiders now, and that’s what he’s focused on. Fine with me.
April 5th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Great question at the end Jerry! He sounded like a politician.
April 5th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Or it’s still the America we knew and loved and you do not have to incriminate yourself just because some reporter asks you a question. Proving DA’s not stupid.
April 5th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
No if he was a politician, he would’a lied. In your face. Like Anthony Weiner or heck any of them…
Nope DA is a smart fella. There’s NOTHING to gain by opening your mouth on that topic whatsoever. Plenty to lose, nothing to gain…
April 5th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Pick #95 the Raiders choose : DT Chapman
April 5th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
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April 5th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Ok Coach Allen, I want to like you. I really do. I am willing to overlook the fact that your an Aggie (I work a couple of blocks away from UT). But when you remind me that you are a Dan Reeves protege you mess it up. Now I know as an Aggie I have to talk slow to you but understand your the Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders now. And I get that Reeves is a major influence on your coaching career but I don’t want to hear about it.
Since you are now with the Raiders there are a couple of names you should never mention unless your are insulting them. Horse whisperer Dan Reeves is one here are a couple of others:
Mr. Ed (John Elway)
Anyone associated with the Broncos not named Lyle Alzado
Anyone associated with the Chiefs not named Matuzak
Anyone with the last name Schottenheimer
Anyone who has had the chance to punch a Shottenheimer in the face and didn’t
Any ESPN Analyst not named Jon Richie
Anyone associated with the Chargers
Anyone associated with the Seahawks (yeah we still hate them).
Mike Shanahan, and anyone named Shanahan (see Shottenheimer rule)
Lance Kiffin (again see the Shottenheimer rule)
I’m glad your informed about this now. I just don’t want you to be another Lance Kiffin.
April 5th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Anyone who has had the chance to punch a Shottenheimer in the face and didn’t
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hahahahahahahaha….
April 5th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Brahs, any of you ever blow dry your pubes so long that your nads got sunburned?
Trying to get my manscape tight for the 2 Kewl 4 Skool photo shoot this afternoon. Mistakenly singed my twins, now got them soaking in a cooling mixture of Palmolive & top shelf margaritas.
Hopefully they’ll able to “perform” later when a couple shorties cruise over for the Dodger home opener.
Gonna watch the Padre beat down on the plasma then double team these two nitwits on the balcony.
Probably rock a few jams off the Michael Buble Christmas album to set the mood, you know how we do
KICKIN’ DEM BEATS IN STEREO
April 5th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
37. Rules to live by. I think they’re part of the Nation Charter; if not they should be.
Here I am, a Sooner fan, agreeing with a freakin’ Longhorn. Just goes to show you that the Nation trumps all.
April 5th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7778991/orlando-magic-stan-van-gundy-dwight-howard-wants-fired
Lol, Van Gundy in a crowd of reporters talking about his knowledge that Howard wants him fired…then comes Howard….not knowing what they were talking about, and he puts his arm around Van Gundy!
LMAO….awkward….
April 5th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Here I am, a Sooner fan, agreeing with a freakin’ Longhorn. Just goes to show you that the Nation trumps all.
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at least you didn’t tell him to go eff himself, blackbeard
<— hurt feelings!
April 5th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
edward teach Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
37. Rules to live by. I think they’re part of the Nation Charter; if not they should be.
Here I am, a Sooner fan, agreeing with a freakin’ Longhorn. Just goes to show you that the Nation trumps all.
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Raider Nation above all!
April 5th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Rockstar….
RE: #95 pick..
Since I don’t pour over scouting reports, or mock drafts. I will go with Alameda Ta’amu. Anyone with that first name was born to be a Raider!…
If he’s gone by #95, I like that linebacker What’s His Name. From, NorthWest BumphuqPodunk Tech. Central Eastern..Kid is a baller!……
April 5th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Haha. Was having a bad day that day. I still love you, man. Lol
April 5th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
DT #37 – good stuff. Disgusts me every time he mentions that donkey f’ers name
Btw – does anybody know what offense Slocum ran at A&M when DA was there? I wonder how much of that, if any, we’ll see
April 5th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
SR Raider Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
DT #37 – good stuff. Disgusts me every time he mentions that donkey f’ers name
Btw – does anybody know what offense Slocum ran at A&M when DA was there? I wonder how much of that, if any, we’ll see
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Pro sets if i remember right. I try to avoid A&M games whenever possible (good luck in the SEC!!).
April 5th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Allen: We don’t look at anything as a fluke around here. We’re always trying to evaluate anything within the program and see if there’s anything we can do to make that better. We’re looking at, OK, if we have a lot of hamstring injuries, what can we do from a strength and conditioning standpoint to correct that? What we do from a chiropractic standpoint to correct that?
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No ufcking wonder we have had issues with hamstrings. They have freaking Chiropractor’s treating them!…..
April 5th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Dang no wonder it’s grumpy in here so often…
You guys are still hatin on Dan Reeves?!?
I mean Horseface, I get that, and Ratface, understood.
But Dan Reeves is like a 105 years old. He got fired by the Dip$#it Donkey owner when I was in high school, maybe college.
You guys are too funny.
I still have to remind myself not to hate the Seaducks though…guilty as charged!
April 5th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
I like good chiropractors. I limped into the mans office, I walked out a new man. Cost, $25.
April 5th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
909,
Chiropractors can really help if you get a good one. I did Ironmans for years and had chronic hip and lower back issues. Found a good chiropractor and never had a problem after that. You’d be surprised at how many elite athletes see one on a regular basis.
April 5th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Since I don’t pour over scouting reports, or mock drafts. I will go with Alameda Ta’amu. Anyone with that first name was born to be a Raider!…
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I also think that is part of the reason I like him. I know that is a stupid reason, I am just partial to huge Tongans as NT’s. Alameda. Gotta love it.
April 5th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
I like good chiropractors. I limped into the mans office, I walked out a new man. Cost, $25.
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Not hatin on Chropractors per se.. I went to one 30 years ago, he fixed me up. I just don’t see where one could help on a hammy. That’s all…
April 5th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
I found this great Korean chiropractor in Garden Grove who would massage my nads and weiner for 3 hours for only $200.
Plus there was a Burger King next door, so after happy endings I’d head over there and refuel with a BK Triple Stacker and a Garden Fresh salad (for my waistline, duh).
April 5th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
JLofty Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Dang no wonder it’s grumpy in here so often…
You guys are still hatin on Dan Reeves?!?
I mean Horseface, I get that, and Ratface, understood.
But Dan Reeves is like a 105 years old. He got fired by the Dip$#it Donkey owner when I was in high school, maybe college.
You guys are too funny.
I still have to remind myself not to hate the Seaducks though…guilty as charged!
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Too funny. I’m like 100 years old. Always remember the Reeves not only coached the Broncos but allowed his players to infest football with the “Dirty Bird”. ….yep still hate ‘em!!
April 5th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
909,
It’s the collisions that throw off your body’s optimum alignment. My problems came from a couple of bike crashes. Once your body is out of alignment the muscles don’t fire in the proper order and injury can result. Your average Weekend Warrior might not notice, but if you’re doing four-to six hour repetetive movements (as in ultra endurance training) or top speed and power-type movements you are especially vulnerable.
April 5th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
edward teach Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
909,
It’s the collisions that throw off your body’s optimum alignment. My problems came from a couple of bike crashes. Once your body is out of alignment the muscles don’t fire in the proper order and injury can result. Your average Weekend Warrior might not notice, but if you’re doing four-to six hour repetetive movements (as in ultra endurance training) or top speed and power-type movements you are especially vulnerable.
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Blackbeard…
I’ll buy that, makes sense..Guess I’m still from the put some ice on it, and get back out there school….lol.
April 5th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
#4 RaiderRockStar, I’m with you on that,as much as AL (RIP) had his faults, it was his TEAM, and he lived for our beloved “OAKLAND RAIDERS”.
April 5th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Edward Teach Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
909,
It’s the collisions that throw off your body’s optimum alignment. My problems came from a couple of bike crashes. Once your body is out of alignment the muscles don’t fire in the proper order and injury can result. Your average Weekend Warrior might not notice, but if you’re doing four-to six hour repetetive movements (as in ultra endurance training) or top speed and power-type movements you are especially vulnerable.
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Help me out here Teach.
I’ve been to a chiro that straitened my lower back out. I was limping around the gym with back pain, but the back pain had no effect on my bench press performance.
I don’t understand “muscles firing in the proper order”
Also, ultra endurance is slow twitch fiber, explosive movement fast twitch.
I’m confused.
April 5th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
909,
And the greatest home remedy of all … BEER!!!
April 5th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Wonder what the GREAT 00 Jim Otto thinks, when he hears guys calling off for hammys, turf toes, and nicks?
April 5th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Jim Otto had his leg amputated last year, no?
April 5th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Unfortunately that was the case Kell, but I think it was due to diabetes issues. Still, a tough SOB though.
April 5th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Raiderjambo Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Wonder what the GREAT 00 Jim Otto thinks, when he hears guys calling off for hammys, turf toes, and nicks?
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Otto was a tough as they come.
I’m sure he never had turf toe, or even a hammy.
If He did, he’d have been able to play through it more effectively, because of his position.
And we know he took the needle.
April 5th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Hey Krappy, so are you looking to have your head patted again today for:
1) Registering the blog
2) Ratting on bloggers who offend on you
3) Driving a shiny red corvette
4) Marrying a white woman with a bowl cut
April 5th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Len,
I’m no doctor, but it sounds like (if you’re doing it correctly) your lower back would have been more or less stabilized and relatively neutral when on the bench. I’d be willing to bet that you weren’t doing any squats pain-free.
As far as the endurance vs. power movements; the power ones I think kinda speak for themselves if you think in terms of, say, building something. If it’s constructed proprerly and everything’s square, a powerful shift will naturally be absorbed by the entire structure. If something’s off, it’s the
April 5th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Edward Teach Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Len,
I’m no doctor, but it sounds like (if you’re doing it correctly) your lower back would have been more or less stabilized and relatively neutral when on the bench. I’d be willing to bet that you weren’t doing any squats pain-free.
As far as the endurance vs. power movements; the power ones I think kinda speak for themselves if you think in terms of, say, building something. If it’s constructed proprerly and everything’s square, a powerful shift will naturally be absorbed by the entire structure. If something’s off, it’s the
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Thanks Teach.
True, no squats…lol
I’m still confused about muscles firing out of sequence.
I’ve not come across that before?
Dehydration can mess with muscle contractions and cause injury for sure. Particularly in explosive movements.
April 5th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Teach, what do you think about Kettlebells?
April 5th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Teach,
When you say firing out of sequence, is it related to compensatory movement to “adjust” to an existing problem, thus causing the muscles to fire out of sequence relative to the most natural form of the movement?
April 5th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Teach, what do you think about Kettlebells?
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Old school. Never used them.
You can by a kettlebell fitness dvd program on TV.
April 5th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
And the greatest home remedy of all … BEER!!!
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Yessir!..ice COLD beer…Does wonders for every day aches and pains!…..
April 5th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Sorry. Freakin’ Androids.
Anyway, it’s the misaligned section and surrounding area that’s going to be affected most. With a sudden and powerful shift, you will get immediate damage (muscle pulls in athletes) . If the movement is less forceful and more repetetive, you can also get the muscle pulls, but those problems are more likely to involve injuries related to muscle imbalances and so forth, with the symptoms more likely to involve chronic pain and stiffness and reduced range of motion.
Like I said, I’m not a doctor, and that’s the best way I can explain it.
April 5th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Ooo DT I forgot about the Dirty Bird. Okay you win, I’m back to hatin on Dan Reeves, I don’t care how old that motherfather is….
April 5th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Yeah, I have one. The basic swing pretty much hits your entire body.
April 5th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
69. Yep, exactly.
April 5th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Jim Otto had his leg amputated last year, no?
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Been a couple, three years now…
April 5th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Krappy, for a good old fashioned workout just get someone to shoot a cannonball at your stomach
Or chase a chicken around your living room
Isn’t that how you old timers did it back in the black & white days?
April 5th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Yeah, I have one. The basic swing pretty much hits your entire body.
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Way to go Kell!
Any exercise is good exercise in my book.
Mixing it up (routines) from time to time is good as well.
April 5th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Kell,
I’ve never used kettle bells. I do know a couple of people that swear by ‘em, though.
Have you had good luck with them?
April 5th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Edward Teach Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
69. Yep, exactly.
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Ahh! got it.
Thanks.
April 5th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
The Kettlebells are a pretty intense workout, but, I should be swinging them more. I’ll just leave it at that.
April 5th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
The Kettlebells are a pretty intense workout, but, I should be swinging them more. I’ll just leave it at that.
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LOL
You misspelled kettlebells…lol
April 5th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
I have some Kettleballs, I like to soak them in a mixture of Pamolive and blended margarita when they swell up…
April 5th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Master Beeecham Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Krappy, for a good old fashioned workout just get someone to shoot a cannonball at your stomach
Or chase a chicken around your living room
Isn’t that how you old timers did it back in the black & white days?
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Ok this is funny.
I’m old, it could apply to me as well. LOL
April 5th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
JLofty Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
I have some Kettleballs, I like to soak them in a mixture of Pamolive and blended margarita when they swell up…
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Palmolive? Madge? lol
April 5th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
81. Haha. They say you can always find the time, but I’m not so sure that “they” live in the same world as the rest of us
April 5th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Len you seem like a pretty cool older Bro who knows how to party serious
But Krappy could easily throw out his back for a month doing kettleballs.
Heck, he almost shatters his hip every time he wakes up from a nap
April 5th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Just got out of the Sauna & Steam, nap time.
Later Gents.
April 5th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
77.Being an “old timer” LMAO.
April 5th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Raiderjambo Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
77.Being an “old timer” LMAO.
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I actually belly laughed at the “shoot a cannon ball at your stomach” line.
I’ve seen that shiiit.
Hilarious.
April 5th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Just got out of the Sauna & Steam, nap time.
Later Gents.
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Later Krappy. Try not to dislocate your hip settling down on that Lay-Z Boy
April 5th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
@RaiderRockstar,
I think the Raiders should draft Nigel Bradham, ILB, from Florida State.
He is fast and tough. Size of McClain eating blocks, Curry’s speed, Wheelers instincts and Bradham’s aggression = depth.
If he last till 95th pick, unless there is an awesome O-lineman still around I say he is a good pick.
April 5th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
I think the Raiders are going to be the surprise team of the AFC West.
Everybody in the division has improved so the pimps in the media have us slated for last.
I don’t know if we will win it, but we have a good chance.
April 5th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
preseason optimism…blah.
Either you know you’re a fan of a top tier team, or you don’t. I say we’ve got a couple of years. But of course anything can happen.
April 5th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
#95 – Mychal Kendricks OLB Cal
April 5th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Twocents Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
I think the Raiders are going to be the surprise team of the AFC West.
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Sullivan44 Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
preseason optimism…blah.
Either you know you’re a fan of a top tier team, or you don’t. I say we’ve got a couple of years. But of course anything can happen.
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I think we are going to be the surprise team of the AFC West as well. The second Palmer came here we became the team to beat in the division. The issue with the Raiders the last 10 years has been the coaching staff’s have been less than stellar. And even if they have had somethings on the ball they have been hamstrung by the org. All of that is now in the past.
April 5th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
#95 maurice clarrett
April 5th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
The 95th pick will be malik jackson de from tennesse.
April 5th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Yeah, keep the preseason hype and unwarranted optimism on late round draft picks quiet.
Nothing matters unless Reggie and Dennis get this group acting as one.
Hue and his useless attempt at ending penalties was humerous at best.
Dennis will be next if this isn’t fixed, but bootlickers will run to his aid.
Somethings never change, like bad teeth and rednecks.
April 5th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
This may be old, but here is more on the new unis from profootballtalk.com
Posted by Mike Florio on April 4, 2012, 1:40 PM EDT
Getty ImagesWith Nike now on the NFL scene, only one team has made a major change to its standard uniform design.
So far.
For some of the other teams, the changes came from the way the jerseys are made. But five teams have chosen to make no changes will be made to the appearance of the jerseys or the manner in which they are made.
“The Green Bay Packers have chosen to stay with their traditional design aesthetic as well as their former uniform fabrication for the coming season,” Nike explains at its website.
A similar message appears for the Panthers (who nevertheless have added the “KEEP POUNDING” message to the inside of the jersey), the Falcons, the Eagles, and the Raiders,
Four other teams have incorporated the Nike technology without the “Flywire” in the neckline, including the Patriots, the Chiefs (who also have moved their numbers from the sleeves of the jerseys to the shoulders), the Steelers, the Texans.
So nine of the 32 teams have yet to fully embrace the supposedly revolutionary design of the new Nike jerseys.
April 5th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Draft:
OG Senio Kelemete who will be a backup LG his rookie year
He fits a Zone Blocking scheme and might be available at the end of round 3
Not a glamor pick, but a sensible one who won’t be expensive down the line and a functional cog. This is the type of guy the new regime drafts/signs a value pick. He will start in 2013 at LG
April 5th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Anallpro24 Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Yeah, keep the preseason hype and unwarranted optimism on late round draft picks quiet.
Nothing matters unless Reggie and Dennis get this group acting as one.
Hue and his useless attempt at ending penalties was humerous at best.
Dennis will be next if this isn’t fixed, but bootlickers will run to his aid.
Somethings never change, like bad teeth and rednecks.
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“Show me” is a good place to be.
I’m optimistic. I like the trend thus far.
Imagine if the Raiders actually ended up in the middle of the pack in penalties.
That, to me, would be a minor miracle.
IF that happens, I like this Teams chances to win the division, and make some noise in the playoffs.
April 5th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
I’m more into drafts picks whose talent, and brains allow them to excel in ANY scheme or as I’m looking forward to for the first time in many decades: multiple schemes…
April 5th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
JLofty Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
I’m more into drafts picks whose talent, and brains allow them to excel in ANY scheme or as I’m looking forward to for the first time in many decades: multiple schemes…
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Seriously.
So much of this is old to other franchises, but new to us.
Very fun time.
Can’t wait to see what Reggie and Co cook up.
April 5th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
This should get all the lefties in here fired up: Unions suck.
What do unions accomplish? Those that are unproductive are paid the same as those that are productive.
Collectivism vs. individualism.
Outstanding individuals move society forward. The low achievers drag it down.
April 5th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Correction twocents: this will get all the unidisciplined and easily baited lefties fired up.
Others will (and probably should) ignore your poking of the sleeping dog.
That WAS really lame. Surely you can be more productive than that…
April 5th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Twocents Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
This should get all the lefties in here fired up: Unions suck.
What do unions accomplish? Those that are unproductive are paid the same as those that are productive.
Collectivism vs. individualism.
Outstanding individuals move society forward. The low achievers drag it down.
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Again this is pure silliness. What do unions accomplish? They allow individuals to collectively bargain. That ensures that poor, unconnected people are not at the mercy of huge powerful industrialists in all aspects of their lives. If you cannot understand that concept, you don’t have a lot of hope. Seriously.
April 5th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
Best case solution, imo is to have employee ownership in Companies, and marginalize the blood suckers that typically head up unions.
Not a cure all, but a strategy to help some.
April 5th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
I am not a Zone blocking scheme fan, but we have moved away from a power scheme, make no mistake about that. I don’t favor drafting scheme specific players either. I thought our OL last year was better than expected and better than it has been in years, so to totally abandon that scheme in my mind was not good. Can Barksdale play on this scheme, I don’t know, he isn’t that quick.
We need a NT but so do other teams. I think we will draft one when the value of the round matches the players potential and the guy can two gap
April 5th, 2012 at 5:53 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
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Put me down for Manny Abreu, OLB, Rutgers
April 5th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Seymour, can I collectively bargain with the state?
What about the poor unconnected people that have no recourse but to bow down to the state?
April 5th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Allen not punished by the NFL = Allen the whistleblower?
April 5th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Seymour, I think you are paid by the state. You have a stench about you.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
Seymour, have you ever thought about what will happen when people wise up to your scam?
April 5th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
GG Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Allen not punished by the NFL = Allen the whistleblower?
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Na
He was a DB coach.
Not in a position of authority.
NFL can’t come down on him for being there.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Why did they come down on Joe Vitt (LB coach) then?
I doubt Allen was the whistleblower anyway, he would respect the in-house thing, and he has a great respect for Sean Payton. I’m just asking the question anyway.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
GG Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Why did they come down on Joe Vitt (LB coach) then?
I doubt Allen was the whistleblower anyway, he would respect the in-house thing, and he has a great respect for Sean Payton. I’m just asking the question anyway.
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What happened to Vitt?
News to me.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
GG Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Why did they come down on Joe Vitt (LB coach) then?
I doubt Allen was the whistleblower anyway, he would respect the in-house thing, and he has a great respect for Sean Payton. I’m just asking the question anyway.
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They have 50,000 pages of documents. I’m sure Vitt must have contributed money to the pool or some other thing that got him in trouble.
If Allen was part of it then he would be in trouble too. Hard to hide with so much evidence available.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Suspended for 6-8 weeks for his involvement/knowledge.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
Someone tell Monte Poole Al Davis is dead and not coming back. He can stop whipping that horse.
Monte’s new article is kind of pathetic. Clearly hes lost without his old nemesis. Misses him so…
*Cuwe Cinderella’s “Don’t know what you got (till its gone)
April 5th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
GG Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Suspended for 6-8 weeks for his involvement/knowledge.
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Ouch.
Thanks GG.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:09 pm
Also, apparently Gregg Williams is cited as a mentor of Dennis Allens. Share essential defensive philosophies…aggressive D, blitzing a lot, etc. Maybe the NFL are protecting Allen a bit, a man of upstanding character and years ahead of him as a great NFL HC, not hurt the new Raiders regime, understand he is young, his first real gig in the NFL and didn’t know better or whatever.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:09 pm
RIP to former Cowboys and Raiders coach Joe Avezzano.
Once a Raider always a Raider.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
GG Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 6:09 pm
Also, apparently Gregg Williams is cited as a mentor of Dennis Allens. Share essential defensive philosophies…aggressive D, blitzing a lot, etc. Maybe the NFL are protecting Allen a bit, a man of upstanding character and years ahead of him as a great NFL HC, not hurt the new Raiders regime, understand he is young, his first real gig in the NFL and didn’t know better or whatever.
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Seems plausible.
Hope DA comesd out clean. The last thing the Organization needs is another distraction.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
All these CBA rules are kinda ridiculous. These guys make miiiillllions of dollars. If some players want to start studying and practicing early have them sign a waiver. Palmer has been foaming at the mouth for the new playbook and im sure there are others. Bounty gate, CBA rules, don’t touch the QB…Hey goodell, they are already wearing tights might as well put a tutu on them also! Get your az out there or I’m cracking some skulls!
April 5th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Seymour is bought and paid for by the state. Of course he is going extol the virtues of bowing down and pledging allegiance to our all powerful rulers. It’s money in his pocket.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
On to football matters, I still wouldn’t put it past RM to draft Robert Turbin at #95. There’s your big back, and just hypothetically, if he did trade McFadden at that point, he would have that dual back combo again (Goodson-speed and Turbin-power).
I honestly think RM will strongly consider Michael Brewster at Center. He said BPA regardless of depth chart. There’s a chance Brewster might go in the middle-late 3rd round. So Turbin a possibility. If Brewster is there at 95, I think it’s possible. Him and Pryor played together at Ohio, plus Brewster is an excellent center, leader, day one type of starter who can handle blocking assignments etc. Drafting him creates that competition at Center, at every position, that RM seeks. Could see Wisniewski say push out Carlisle at LG.
Veldheer-Wisniewski-Brewster-Brisiel-Barksdale
??
April 5th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Come on Seymour, tell me you do not live off taxpayer money.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Seymour, I can tell by your crp rhetoric that you have never run a business.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
Union bashing?
How sad.
80% of the increase in after tax income in the last 30 years went to the top 4%.
And people are bashing the unions.
Unbelievable.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
I am so sick of these ahole statist. Live off the taxpayers and pretend you are actually doing something.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Kirk, 80% always goes to those with government connections.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Everything you need to know about Unions:
When times are tough they’ll lay off workers rather than take even a small reduction in salaries or benefits. And they won’t even consider refunding the dues of those they force out of work.
They don’t give a flying flip about anything other than job security for the longest term incumbents, no matter how unproductive or independently wealthy they are.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Ghost87 Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Everything you need to know about Unions:
When times are tough they’ll lay off workers rather than take even a small reduction in salaries or benefits. And they won’t even consider refunding the dues of those they force out of work.
They don’t give a flying flip about anything other than job security for the longest term incumbents, no matter how unproductive or independently wealthy they are.
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So the behavior of individuals, when pressed against a wall…even though they share a supposed common purpose, will throw “comrades” under the bus to save their skin?
No altruism?
Hardly ever.
Every man for Himself.
Particularly those men that lack courage to strike out on their own.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Veldheer-Wisniewski-Brewster-Brisiel-Barksdale
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Yep, drafting Mike would put the icing on the cake.
I really like this O-line. Plus gives the raiders Vet. depth. Nice.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Raiders For Life Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Veldheer-Wisniewski-Brewster-Brisiel-Barksdale
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Yep, drafting Mike would put the icing on the cake.
I really like this O-line. Plus gives the raiders Vet. depth. Nice.
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Don’t know a thing about Brewster, but if it results in a dominant O Line…sign me up.
Still believe D needs to be the emphasis however.
Chapman or Brewster…hypotheticly
April 5th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
I believe that people, when they are not being coerced by violence, will cooperate and create prosperity. I think that history plainly confirms that.
April 5th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
*hypothetically
April 5th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
What history Twocents?
April 5th, 2012 at 7:07 pm
KoolKell, whenever people get just a little freedom they create good things.
Prove to me that only slaves create prosperity.
April 5th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
What history Twocents???
April 5th, 2012 at 7:13 pm
Mike Brewster…..Would keep Wiz at LG. Remember that Satele is gone. If Wiz moves to Center I don’t want Veldheer to be his back up. At this point, this is a position of need.
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First word: Ohio State is going through a lot of turmoil but one player that has been a constant is center Michael Brewster. It seems like Brewster has been the starting center at Ohio State for 10 years and that is because he has a ton of experience.
Brewster is a good looking center prospect and has all the tools of an NFL center. He plays with great leverage and balance which allows him to be effective in both the passing and running game. His natural bend helps him anchor after the initial contact and avoid getting pushed back into the pocket. He is able to get his head under the chinstrap of the defender and push him off the line. Brewster routinely gets his hands inside the defender and is able to control and seal. His quickness off the ball permits him to get across the face of the his opponent and seal the play.
April 5th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
I don’t want to see Carlisle moved to LG either. Has he ever played there?
April 5th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
#135 and #136…
I guess with a defensive-minded HC, a whole new Defensive coaching staff, and an inherently talented group of defensive players, the D can be improved thru better coaching, better schemes, and more discipline and accountability. Naturally, we need to add more LB depth in the draft, UDFA, and acquiring FA cuts from other teams.
A dominant OL is paramount for the run-heavy minded philosophy we’re looking at, and giving a QB of Palmer’s ability more time in the pocket would be devestating.
The issue with drafting a NT, is we’re so loaded on the DL, so many 3-tech DTs hybrid 5-tech 3-4 DEs. Plus we apparently have some ‘potential’ NTs rostered already. Whereas the OL, especially Center, still has a hole to fill.
Just speculative armchair GM talk, but I agree with others that as productive as Kelly and even Seymour are, we could draft (or promote a rostered no-name) NT and trade Kelly and Seymour for some more mid-round picks and still be very strong at DL with Houston, Shaughnessy, Bryant, Tollefson (if he signs). Don’t really need Kelly/Seymour.
Whilst on offense, I love Dmac like everyone else, but I’m not opposed to trading him to the NFC for 1st/2nd round picks, trading them down, acquiring more picks in the 2nd/3rd and loading up on LBs and CBs that we need. Especially if we draft Turbin, have Goodson (remember that stat someone posted he has very high ypc and break tackle), and Taiwan Jones too. Not saying for sure trade Dmac, but there are options there worth considering.
Also, this is just me personally, and don’t expect anyone to agree, but I wouldn’t be opposed to also trading Palmer for a 1st/2nd, getting Pryor on the field, could draft Russell Wilson as a back-up competition. Russell Wilson tho 5′11 is an intriguing prospect, can see the Bills drafting him otherwise.
April 5th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Michael Irvin (PFT):
“Since you were a baby you’ve understood never take out a man’s knees and on this tape he’s talking about taking out an ACL,” Irvin said on NFL Network. “I almost threw up when I heard it. I pulled back any covers that I may have had for a coach. If he is out of the league forever, it would be only the right thing to do.”
I’m sure Williams isn’t the only coach to talk this way, but he got caught. He should be banned for life.
April 5th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Yeah, I certainly disagree.
April 5th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
If I were Drew Brees, I would refuse to sign with the Saints. Besides, he may become a target if he stays with the Saints.
April 5th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
What happened to Brien? Did he get banned, or is he just too embarrassed after his cousin’s big flop in the tournament?
April 5th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Allen, the consummate politician.
April 6th, 2012 at 12:31 am
Thanks for interview Jerry, but Allen is pretty good at speaking in cliches and saying very little per word, just like experienced coaches.
April 6th, 2012 at 3:17 am
[...] Allen on Raiders’ first week Got some time on the phone today with Raiders coach Dennis Allen, asking him about getting his program off the ground in the restricted era of the new CBA, his impressions of how the first week is going in the strength and conditioning phase, as well… [...]
April 6th, 2012 at 10:56 am
1.guest123 Says:
April 5th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Q: With the ongoing bounty story, does that at all taint the championship you won there and did you have any direct knowledge of the bounty system in place?
Allen: What I’m going to say about it is, No. 1, I’m proud of the success that we were able to have there, and No.2 , I’ve moved on, and I’m really a lot more interested in what’s happening with the Oakland Raiders and trying to prepare ourselves for the upcoming season. What’s happened in the past, I’ve really moved on.
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Great question Jer, coach Allen has to realize this isn’t the last he’s going to hear about this. No moving on, even if he thinks he can.
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Guest123 you’re an idiot. It’s a dumb question ONLY meant to try and stir and cause more drama from the press. Any coach who isn’t an idiot that was involved with said scandal should respond the way Allen did. It is over for those who moved on and are away from that club, continuing to ask them about it is the press’s job, that’s it.
April 8th, 2012 at 12:38 am
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