Raiders confirm Tollefson signing
By Steve Corkran
Saturday, April 7th, 2012 at 1:36 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders announced the signing of veteran defensive lineman Dave Tollefson on Saturday. We reported last night that Tollefson reached agreement with the Raiders and the details were in the process of being finalized.
NFL.com reported that Tollefson signed a two-year contract that guarantees Tollefson $1.5 million and has the potential for a $3 million payout.
Tollefson, 29, is listed as a defensive end by the Raiders. However, he is versatile enough to play outside linebacker, end and defensive tackle, as he did for the New York Giants the past five seasons.
Tollefson also will play a key role on Oakland’s special teams, a role he fulfilled to great success with the Giants.
Tollefson takes the place of departed veteran end Trevor Scott, who signed with the New England Patriots. It’s still conceivable that the Raiders will re-sign veteran end Jarvis Moss at some point.
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April 7th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
First, fa sho
April 7th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Again, more sacks than Wimbley last year (if you leave out #96’s four garbage-time sacks against SD) and better run defense at 1/10 the price.
Nice job, Reggie.
April 7th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
If the Raiders are in the hunt for the playoffs and the world ends on Dec. 21st. I’m gonna be pissssssed
April 7th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
YA,
Charlie on NFLN path to the draft thinks M Kendricks will go in the 2nd despite his size due to weak LB class. He thinks his best position is WLB.
Damn!!!!
April 7th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Good Depth player , n solid Special teams player
April 7th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
i like the versatile players reggie signs
April 7th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
I still think one of these LBs will be available at 95:
Kendricks
Sean Spence
Bruce Irvin
April 7th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Raiders for life Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
If the Raiders are in the hunt for the playoffs and the world ends on Dec. 21st. I’m gonna be pissssssed
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No chance. Even if the Mayans weren’t completely full of it (which they were), they didn’t put leap days in their calendar; the Mayan “December 21, 2012″ actually happened months ago.
April 7th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Lefty12 Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
YA,actually I heard last year where someone broke Romo’s stats down and he preformed better the more the game progressed-ie. he was better in the 2nd than the 1st qtr,better in the 3rd than the 2nd,and played his best in the 4th qtr of games.Hard to believe sometimes when you watch him but that is what the stats say.
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That’s what I heard too but it’s hardto believe that if you watch him
April 7th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Bruce Irvin could be a very solid 3-4 OLB, who could move to RDE in obvious passing situations. Probably too small as a full-time 4-3 RDE. Good player if the Raiders intend on being multiple, though.
It’ll be very interesting to see the kind of LBs the Raiders go for in the draft.
April 7th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Interesting stuff on Romo. I’ll have to pay closer attention next time I’m forced to watch the Cowboys.
April 7th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
You People….
LMAO
April 7th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Instead of looking at guys from major universities,look at some small college studs.That is probably where RM is looking!
April 7th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
YA,
I think he can play SLB too.
April 7th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
With our first pick, we really, really need to take a nose tackle, simply because we don’t have one (except for practice squadder Ivey).
April 7th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Bruce Irvin could be a very solid 3-4 OLB, who could move to RDE in obvious passing situations. Probably too small as a full-time 4-3 RDE. Good player if the Raiders intend on being multiple, though.
It’ll be very interesting to see the kind of LBs the Raiders go for in the draft.
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But the thing is can he play in 4-3 ?
April 7th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Cordarro Law is my sleeper!
April 7th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
With our first pick, we really, really need to take a nose tackle, simply because we don’t have one (except for practice squadder Ivey).
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Agreed. Wouldn’t mind if we take a LB’er either
April 7th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
O Mock Draft 3.0:
3- OLB: Mychal Kendricks, Sean Spence, or Bruce Irvin.
4- NT: N J Baptiste, Hebron Fangupo, or Akiem Hicks.
5- CB: Coryell Judie, Aso Jackson, or Chris Greenwood.
5- DE/ OLB: Cordarro Law
6- FS: J Jackson
April 7th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
I think Romo’s X ws Jessica Simpson, big around as a refrigerator now. She went on after the breakup with Romo to launch a cosmetics, fashion and accessory line and now is worth $500M.
Geez, I guess it’s better to be lucky than smart.
April 7th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
Raider O Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Cordarro Law is my sleeper!
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What pos does he play?
April 7th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
lefty12 Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Instead of looking at guys from major universities,look at some small college studs.That is probably where RM is looking!
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That’s exactly where he’s looking. In the late rounds, given the choice between the awesome athlete from an SEC school who underachieved all the time, and some smaller, slower guy from Podunk State who started all four years and had a ton of production, Reggie will pick the latter every time.
April 7th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
If you leave out Wimbleys 4 sacks? …I was at that SD game and everyone of those sacks was needed.I don’t like how people say Ohh 4 sacks agaisnt a bench warmer…doesn’t matter…he could have only gotten 1 ..2..don’t try to diminish a great game.
April 7th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
RaidersOne Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
I think Romo’s X ws Jessica Simpson, big around as a refrigerator now. She went on after the breakup with Romo to launch a cosmetics, fashion and accessory line and now is worth $500M.
Geez, I guess it’s better to be lucky than smart.
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All that money won’t buy her a brain
April 7th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
McFadden20,
DE/OLB.
April 7th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
It worked with Veldheer.
April 7th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Raider O Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Top 10 not in order:
Brady
Brees
Rogers
Manning brothers
Big Ben
Schaub
Romo
Rivers
Palmer
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Vick, Ryan, and Cutler.
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@Raider O
Your football views are invalid. Nobody can take you seriously on this blog anymore.
Not putting Vick in the top ten? Palmer, Romo, Schuab, over Vick? What football league are you watching man? LOL!
Michael Vick 6 TD Performance On The Redskins!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrwWcbOW7ZE
April 7th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
RAIDERDUCK POST-8,WHO SAYS THE MAYANS DIDNT ACCOUNT FOR LEAP YEARS…
April 7th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
SharkCatcher Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
If you leave out Wimbleys 4 sacks? …I was at that SD game and everyone of those sacks was needed.I don’t like how people say Ohh 4 sacks agaisnt a bench warmer…doesn’t matter…he could have only gotten 1 ..2..don’t try to diminish a great game.
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But what he’s saying is basically he had 3 in other 15 games, n 4 against a LT who just got off the couch , so he was just alright as a player
April 7th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
But the thing is can he play in 4-3 ?
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He might just be a rotational guy in a strict 4-3 system. SLB might be an option, but not sure how well he can cover.
In a multiple defense, he might be at ROLB on early downs, then move to RDE on passing downs.
Probably wouldn’t be on the field in short yardage situations, but you never know.
April 7th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Raider O Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
McFadden20,
DE/OLB.
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Thats what we need? What’s his specialty ? Can he rush the passer ? Better against run ? Pass?
April 7th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
SharkCatcher Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
If you leave out Wimbleys 4 sacks? …I was at that SD game and everyone of those sacks was needed.I don’t like how people say Ohh 4 sacks agaisnt a bench warmer…doesn’t matter…he could have only gotten 1 ..2..don’t try to diminish a great game.
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It was four sacks against a third-string OT whose number Wimbley had. This is not a normal situation and should not be used as a basis for evaluating his overall performance.
April 7th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
My big board again:
3rd – NT Josh Chapman, Alabama; OLB Ronnell Lewis, Oklahoma; OLB/ILB Sean Spence, Miami; CB Leonard Johnson, Iowa State; OLB/DE Bruce Irvin, West Virginia; ILB James Michael-Johnson, Nevada; DE Tyrone Crawford, Boise State
4th – OLB Sammy Brown, Houston; OT Jeff Allen, Illinois; DE/OLB Jonathan Massaquoi, Troy; FS Janzen Jackson, McNeese State; ILB/OLB Nigel Bradham, Florida State; DE/OLB Jake Bequette, Arkansas; OLB Keenan Robinson, Texas
5th – DL Akiem Hicks, Regina; DE/OLB Cordarro Law, Southern Miss; DB DeQuan Menzie, Alabama; DE/OLB Julian Miller, West Virginia; NT Damon Harrison, William Penn; CB Asa Jackson, Cal Poly-SLO
5th – DB Robert Blanton, Notre Dame; DE/OLB Frank Alexander, Oklahoma; OT Steven Baker, ECU; RB Tauren Poole, Tennessee; OLB/ILB Miles Burris, San Diego State; ILB/OLB Emmanuel Acho, Texas; RB Terrance Ganaway, Baylor
6th – OT Matt Reynolds, BYU; NT Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, Baylor; CB Coty Sensabaugh, Clemson; DE/OLB Brandon Lindsey, Pitt; CB Cliff Harris, Oregon; NT Hebron Fangupo, BYU; WR A.J. Jenkins, Illinois
April 7th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
McFadden20,
He is a pass rusher who can play DE in 4-3, or OLB in 3-4.
April 7th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I also like RB Hillman and OLB Burris from SDSU.
Go Aztecs!!!
April 7th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
RAIDERDUCK POST-8,WHO SAYS THE MAYANS DIDNT ACCOUNT FOR LEAP YEARS…
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https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Gregorian_calendar
Leap Years are a function of the Gregorian calendar, which didn’t come into widespread use until after the Mayan civilization had been conquered by Pizarro.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
But the thing is can he play in 4-3 ?
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He might just be a rotational guy in a strict 4-3 system. SLB might be an option, but not sure how well he can cover.
In a multiple defense, he might be at ROLB on early downs, then move to RDE on passing downs.
Probably wouldn’t be on the field in short yardage situations, but you never know.
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Ok so we have Houston , Kelly , seymour, Shonasty a starters we def need Sumone who can come off the bench or put his hand down from linebacker position n get us 7+ sacks
April 7th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
RAIDERDUCK POST-8,WHO SAYS THE MAYANS DIDNT ACCOUNT FOR LEAP YEARS…
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https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Gregorian_calendar
Leap Years are a function of the Gregorian calendar, which didn’t come into widespread use until after the Mayan civilization had been conquered by Pizarro.
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Nobody can predict future 50 years from now .. How the eff can they predict future from so many years far away
April 7th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Or 2 or 3 guys that can get 3-5 each.
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Ok so we have Houston , Kelly , seymour, Shonasty a starters we def need Sumone who can come off the bench or put his hand down from linebacker position n get us 7+ sacks
April 7th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
THANKS RAIDERDUCK..UR INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD PARTY ON DEC-20TH!!!
April 7th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Versatile guy,motor.Multiple.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
A few possible scenarios for the draft:
3rd (compensatory) – NT Josh Chapman, Alabama
4th (compensatory) – OLB Sammy Brown, Houston
5th – DB DeQuan Menzie, Alabama
5th (compensatory) – DE/OLB Frank Alexander, Oklahoma
6th – OLB/ILB Miles Burris, San Diego State
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3rd (compensatory) – DE/OLB Bruce Irvin, West Virginia
4th (compensatory) – OLB/DE Jonathan Massaquoi, Troy
5th – DL Akiem Hicks, Regina
5th (compensatory) – OT Steven Baker, ECU
6th – OLB/ILB Miles Burris, San Diego State
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3rd (compensatory) – CB Leonard Johnson, Iowa State
4th (compensatory) – DE/OLB Jake Bequette, Arkansas
5th – DL Akiem Hicks, Regina
5th (compensatory) – OLB/ILB Emmanuel Acho, Texas
6th – OT Matt Reynolds, BYU
April 7th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Can we trade next years 1st or 2nd, Kelly n mid -round pick for DE Jared .Allen from Minny
April 7th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Can we trade next years 1st or 2nd, Kelly n mid -round pick for DE Jared .Allen from Minny
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Why would we want to???
April 7th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Lefty12 Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Or 2 or 3 guys that can get 3-5 each.
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Ok so we have Houston , Kelly , seymour, Shonasty a starters we def need Sumone who can come off the bench or put his hand down from linebacker position n get us 7+ sacks
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Yup .. But also we need 10+ from a starter
April 7th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Can we trade next years 1st or 2nd, Kelly n mid -round pick for DE Jared .Allen from Minny
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Why would we want to???
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We need a beast DE- that will put consistent pressure on QB’s n get 10+ sacks easily
April 7th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Code black+++
April 7th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Who’s going to get 10+ sacks?
April 7th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
I mean, If a Niner HC was getting a pedicure once a week, But a Raider HC?????
Oh boy. yeah we needed a change.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
3rd (compensatory) – OLB Sean Spence, Miami
4th (compensatory) – DE/OLB Jake Bequette, Arkansas
5th – DB DeQuan Menzie, Alabama
5th (compensatory) – OT Steven Baker, ECU
6th – OLB/ILB Miles Burris, San Diego State
April 7th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
KK-do the pedicures bother you?How about the completed ineffectiveness of the team in the 2nd half of games?
April 7th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
I don’t care if anyone on the D gets 10+ sacks this year, although that would be nice, but I would also be happy with everyone on that D getting multiple sacks. It could happen…
April 7th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
BTW: Glad Tollefson is coming home! Depth is what we need! Now work on that secondary, we should be fine!!!
April 7th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Rockstar…Doug Martin BSU running back…i can dream, right?
April 7th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Lefty, do you see a difference?
Just turned on the Rai-Housron game.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
KK-the pedicure never bothered me,but the 2nd half of games sure did. I don’t see any correlation between the two as long as one happened during his off time.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Check out some of the box scores from last season. See how cruddy our O usually was in the second half, no matter who was the QB.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
I would much prefer a player be atheltic and fast than unathletic and slow. You cannot coach speed and athleticism but you can most everything else. Just because a player has production in college in some small school does mean it will translate if he isn’t athletic enough. Going from small school to the NFL is a tremendous jump. If his athleticism is not there the chance of making it is next to nil…..to use Veldheer as an example is going the H/W/S angle. Veldheer is extremely athletic and fast for his size from that point you have something to coachup.
Anyone who thinks every team in the NFL team doesn’t use H/W/S as a measuring stick is very naive that is the ONLY reason the combine exist. Incidently the Raiders were the last team to join such combines, choosing to use their own scouting dept until the mid80’s.
Every drill at the combine gages H/W/S and athelticism if you haven’t noticed very little is actual contact or combative drills. It gages explosion balance and other athletic gifts to determine ones athletic prowess. If that is not and interest to a team why go to the combine? Just watch the tape. But the tape doesn’t tell all. The combine plays a large role in determining whether what you see on film is confirmed on a more personal level. That way determine a # of things from technigue to natural ability of the necessary kinds to compete at the next level. Only a small portion of draftable talent is invited the top teir. The rest are brought in to team try outs and prodays. But those exhibitions are critical in the overall evaluation. Because often on team you are surrounded by teamates who may hide your actual ability. It’s all a piece of the evaluation puzzle however anyone who thinks Height Weight and Speed aren’t paramount to any players evaluation by every team in the NFL. You are blind.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Check out some of the box scores from last season. See how cruddy our O usually was in the second half, no matter who was the QB.
True, i think conditioning played a huge factor in that…even before all the injuries! Hopefully with our new “all world” strength and conditioning coaches, that will be fixed!
April 7th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Duck,just imagine,if we had scored more in the 2nd half of games maybe some of those 98/99 yard drives wouldn’t have meant so much or even would have happened for that matter.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Priest,while what you say is true,the guy still has to know how to play the game.Bruce Campbell was a combine beast and couldn’t crack the active roster.Veldheer and Shell came from small schools where they dominated.Both turned into pretty good pros.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
It’s interesting watching Knapp operate against the Raider defense in this game.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
RAIDERDUCK POST-8,WHO SAYS THE MAYANS DIDNT ACCOUNT FOR LEAP YEARS…
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https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Gregorian_calendar
Leap Years are a function of the Gregorian calendar, which didn’t come into widespread use until after the Mayan civilization had been conquered by Pizarro.
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Nobody can predict future 50 years from now .. How the eff can they predict future from so many years far away
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uhm,,, the Mayans didn’t have to include the leap year into their calendars. They did their counts with astrological knowledge, which they were the best at, even to this day, many of their calculations are extremely accurate. If not all.
The Gregorian calendar, and the leap year, were introduced after the Mayans, you are correct. But the December 21st 2012 date is a date that represents what the end date of the Mayan calender is according to OUR NEW CALENDAR. SO THE LEAP YEAR IS INCLUDED AND ACCOUNTED FOR BY US. THE MAYANS DIDN”T HAVE TO DO IT, BUT WE DID.
However, unlikely popular belief, the end of the long count in the Mayan calendar does not mean the end of the world. It means the end and beginning of a new era. If people would do a little research they will be educated to the fact that the Mayans viewed this date to be a purification date, and the date that their God returned from the sky. The piece that is missing from their writings is what happens when their God returned. That is something nobody knows, because there is no writings explaining it.
Later this year there will be a documentary that the Mexican government is releasing with information on the Maya and their calendar and end date that they have been witholding for a long time. It’s supposed to have information that has never been released to the public. Supposedly stuff that would affect all of humanity. As to why they are waiting to release this info, I don’t know. But it should be interesting enough to see what they have to say.
The Mayans were not full of crap. They were extremely advanced in astrology, that’s the study of the starts and planets, not the zodiac signs. For those of you who want to be funny about it.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Lefty12 Of course he has to know how to play that is the first order of business. That however does doesn’t gaurantee he can make it at the next level. The NFL grinds out greta football players like so much trash. Even the best players don’t always make it. Because it’s easier to fail than succeed, probably 5% of draftable players even get a chance at the NFL level. It’s about everything coming together for you as much as it is ability. Most have the ability to play football at that level but yet a myriad of things get in the way of success.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Raiders 19-0 this year
April 7th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
priesttj Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Every drill at the combine gages H/W/S and athelticism if you haven’t noticed very little is actual contact or combative drills.
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Former Falcons lineman Tim Green wrote years ago that 90% of combine drills reveal little or no useful information on a player’s actual ability on the football field.
A good example of that is having the players run sprints in singlets and track shoes. Who cares how fast they run when they’ll never ever be dressed that way on the football field? John Madden, when he brought players in for private workouts, would always have them dress up in full uniform, including helmets and pads, THEN run the 40. Everybody slowed down, but some would slow down a lot more than others.
Another more recent example is having Andrew Luck do a standing broad jump. When will Luck EVER be required to make a standing broad jump on a football field, and would anyone take him or not take him based on that? It’s ridiculous.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Veldheer is the perfect example of H/W/S and athleticism coming to the rise. Atkinson and a ton of players came from small schools and were very productive and made it. Some cam efrom big schools and failed. No one is a sure thing……period
April 7th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Duck they all measure athleticism and H/W/S explosion agility. It doesn’t mena you will use those drils but they do measure your overall athleticism.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Priesttj Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Lefty12 Of course he has to know how to play that is the first order of business. That however does doesn’t gaurantee he can make it at the next level. The NFL grinds out greta football players like so much trash. Even the best players don’t always make it. Because it’s easier to fail than succeed, probably 5% of draftable players even get a chance at the NFL level. It’s about everything coming together for you as much as it is ability. Most have the ability to play football at that level but yet a myriad of things get in the way of success.
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Like for example purple syrup
April 7th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers
All out of division games. All highly potential loses.
Raiders 5-11, 6-10 or 7-9
Back to sucking.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
hwnrdr Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
I don’t care if anyone on the D gets 10+ sacks this year, although that would be nice, but I would also be happy with everyone on that D getting multiple sacks. It could happen…
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Well I could see everyone on the line getting multiple sacks, in 2010 all of our Dlinemen had atleast 5 sacks, thats probably what we will be looking at and expect the LB’s to have more sacks this year than years past
April 7th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
priesttj Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Veldheer is the perfect example of H/W/S and athleticism coming to the rise. Atkinson and a ton of players came from small schools and were very productive and made it. Some cam efrom big schools and failed. No one is a sure thing……period
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But Veldheer was also super-productive on the small college level. Contrast this to Bruce Campbell who had a better combine (possibly the best ever for an OL), but was very mediocre on the field itself.
Reggie would have taken Veldheer, but never Campbell.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Nice Int by Lamar Houston, that’s a very athlectic 300 pounder.
April 7th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Nobody can tell a persons desire .. If they will still want to play football after getting paid gauranteed money ,If they did Codeine would have went undrafted
April 7th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Nice Int by Lamar Houston, that’s a very athlectic 300 pounder.
– yup he should be moved to DT though
April 7th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers
All out of division games. All highly potential loses.
Raiders 5-11, 6-10 or 7-9
Back to sucking.
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Out of your list, I can see us beating TB, Cincy, and Panthers.
Possible wins also in ATL, and PIT.
I can see us going 8-8 or 10-6. In Our division I think we will go 3-3.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Lamar Houston is not a DE
April 7th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
EMRaiders Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers
All out of division games. All highly potential loses.
Raiders 5-11, 6-10 or 7-9
Back to sucking.
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Out of your list, I can see us beating TB, Cincy, and Panthers.
Possible wins also in ATL, and PIT.
I can see us going 8-8 or 10-6. In Our division I think we will go 3-3.
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Don’t bother replying to him, he’s a Raiders hater
April 7th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Code black ****
April 7th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
McFadden’s got good hands, too.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
mcfadden20. Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Lamar Houston is not a DE
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No, he’s another 3-technique that Al was playing out of position.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Mcfadden20. Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
EMRaiders Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers
All out of division games. All highly potential loses.
Raiders 5-11, 6-10 or 7-9
Back to sucking.
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Out of your list, I can see us beating TB, Cincy, and Panthers.
Possible wins also in ATL, and PIT.
I can see us going 8-8 or 10-6. In Our division I think we will go 3-3.
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Don’t bother replying to him, he’s a Raiders hater
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Not a Raider Hater. Just a realistic raider fan. Optimism is good and everything but reality always wins. Oh and I’m not a Reggie M “D” rider like a lot of you on this blog.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
I like Houston as LDE, he holds the edge, great motor.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
“Oh Reggie!” this and “Oh Reggie!” LOL some of you.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
But Veldheer was also super-productive on the small college level. Contrast this to Bruce Campbell who had a better combine (possibly the best ever for an OL), but was very mediocre on the field itself.
Reggie would have taken Veldheer, but never Campbell.
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Thats why Veldheer was taken in the 3rd and Campbell in the 4th, some analyst had Campbell going in the late 1st early 2nd because of his ability
April 7th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Reggie is doing a fine job. You’re not a fan raido and never will be.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
I like Houston as an LDE, but I think he could be a Pro Bowler as a 3-tech DT.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
No Mas Diamante Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Reggie is doing a fine job. You’re not a fan raido and never will be.
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Not being sold on all the changes from a team that was arguably one game away from the playoffs and not being a Reggie M “D” rider does not make me a Raider fan??
Whatever man…..
April 7th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
I know this is very unpopular with a lot of us fans. Heck, even I don’t like the idea all that much. But do you guys think there’s a possibility that Reggie will trade DMac before or during the draft? Let’s say, to GB for their late 1st and late 2nd?
I don’t know, but I see him doing something like that.
On the other hand, I think that this is McFadden’s contract year, so there might be extra incentive for him to stay healthy and play hard. Which would be great for the team. But then what happens next year? Does Reggie let him walk? Everyone knows what he can do when he is healthy. And given that he is supposedly coming back at full strength, the trade idea in order to get something for him now might not be a bad one. Otherwise we are either looking to pay a king’s ransom for him next year if he stays healthy, or if he gets injured again, we let him with nothing to show for, when we could’ve gotten 2 good players now.
What do you think?
April 7th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
It’s the pass rush up the middle, that really gets the pocket passers.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
It’s the pass rush up the middle, that really gets the pocket passers.
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Yes, but you’ve also got to stop the run, which we’ve been terrible at.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
EMRaiders Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
I know this is very unpopular with a lot of us fans. Heck, even I don’t like the idea all that much. But do you guys think there’s a possibility that Reggie will trade DMac before or during the draft? Let’s say, to GB for their late 1st and late 2nd?
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If Reggie were going to go that route, we would have re-upped Bush.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Truth is you guys don’t know who Reggie would take, it’s all speculation becuase you’ve never witnessed his strategy. Yeah you’ve heard talk, that is just talk. Everyone thinks their way is THE way. We’ll see what he’ll draft soon enough. Based on the GB roster he wwould draft many of the same players we have. GB has just as many bust as anyone else based on their draft record. The defense was horrible and they haven’t had a decent HB in years Grant wasn’t much better than Fargas for my money. Some of you are way overselling Reggie. I hope like hell you are right but I doubt he is everything you-all say he is.
This league is full of great personnel men of which he may be one. He isn’t anything I haven’t seen or exceeded anything I expected so far in fact he leaves a little to be desired. I think some of want so bad for him to succeed only to denegrate Mr Davis. IMO that is pointless, let him stand or fall based on his work. This is a tough business and he has a tall hill to climb and the chance he succeeds is 30% IMHO. And I’m being gracious. Players fail in some of the most amazing ways. It wont be because he picked a bad player it’s because this is a tough business. He will pick some bad playeers everyone does. The ultimate test is over time can he rebiuld this team when the time comes…………period
April 7th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
RaidO, if you don’t understand why those changes had to happen then you don’t know a whole lot about football – particularly how franchises sustain success.
Maybe Reggie McKenzie won’t get the Raiders to the Superbowl. But the way he does business is a whole lot better than the way it was done before. The Raiders are a real organization now, and they have a better long-term outlook than they’ve had in years.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
RaidO Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
“Oh Reggie!” this and “Oh Reggie!” LOL some of you.
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Go to sleep sully, don’t bother responding , good night
April 7th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Ignore Raid o -
April 7th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
RaidO, if you don’t understand why those changes had to happen then you don’t know a whole lot about football – particularly how franchises sustain success.
Maybe Reggie McKenzie won’t get the Raiders to the Superbowl. But the way he does business is a whole lot better than the way it was done before. The Raiders are a real organization now, and they have a better long-term outlook than they’ve had in years.
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Exactly. Notice how we’re able to now sign quality players WITHOUT wildly overpaying. Notice how our GM talks about who the COACHES want to play which schemes and positions instead of what HE wants. This is how things are done in sane organizations. Alas, this is not how Al (RIP) did things.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Priesttj Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Truth is you guys don’t know who Reggie would take, it’s all speculation becuase you’ve never witnessed his strategy. Yeah you’ve heard talk, that is just talk. Everyone thinks their way is THE way. We’ll see what he’ll draft soon enough. Based on the GB roster he wwould draft many of the same players we have. GB has just as many bust as anyone else based on their draft record. The defense was horrible and they haven’t had a decent HB in years Grant wasn’t much better than Fargas for my money. Some of you are way overselling Reggie. I hope like hell you are right but I doubt he is everything you-all say he is.
This league is full of great personnel men of which he may be one. He isn’t anything I haven’t seen or exceeded anything I expected so far in fact he leaves a little to be desired. I think some of want so bad for him to succeed only to denegrate Mr Davis. IMO that is pointless, let him stand or fall based on his work. This is a tough business and he has a tall hill to climb and the chance he succeeds is 30% IMHO. And I’m being gracious. Players fail in some of the most amazing ways. It wont be because he picked a bad player it’s because this is a tough business. He will pick some bad playeers everyone does. The ultimate test is over time can he rebiuld this team when the time comes…………period
— really well said
April 7th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Mcfadden20. Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Ignore Raid o -
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@Mcfadden20
Get off Reggie’s lap and pull up your pants.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The best thing about Reggie McKenzie is that if he doesn’t get the job done, he can be fired. Couldn’t say that about the old GM. And an organization without accountability is no kind of organization.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The best thing about Reggie McKenzie is that if he doesn’t get the job done, he can be fired. Couldn’t say that about the old GM. And an organization without accountability is no kind of organization.
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And Reggie has said as such as well. As long as Mark lets his football people do their jobs without interference, we WILL be successful sooner or later. I’m betting on sooner.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Hey Raido you’re jealous your not on Reggie’s lap:)
April 7th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Hey is RaiderO and RaidO the same person? I always thought they were both Ohio raider fans who like to represent that college there.
The reason I ask is that someone disagreed with one of the O’.s but responded to the other O .
This confused me, can someone clarify.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Arkraider Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Hey is RaiderO and RaidO the same person? I always thought they were both Ohio raider fans who like to represent that college there.
The reason I ask is that someone disagreed with one of the O’.s but responded to the other O .
This confused me, can someone clarify.
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No definitely not the same person.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Yep,Naked bootleg, 17 yds pass , first down
April 7th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
RaidO Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Mcfadden20. Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Ignore Raid o -
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@Mcfadden20
Get off Reggie’s lap and pull up your pants.
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Sully go to sleep goodnight
April 7th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
What are you watching Kell?
April 7th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Arkraider Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Hey is RaiderO and RaidO the same person? I always thought they were both Ohio raider fans who like to represent that college there.
The reason I ask is that someone disagreed with one of the O’.s but responded to the other O .
This confused me, can someone clarify.
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Difference is Raider O is a Raiders fan and Raid0 is a hater Aka silly
April 7th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Raiders – Houston. Watching Knapp attack the Raider D.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Code black **^^*^
April 7th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Gotcha…I thought they were having some kind of O vs D scrimmage…
April 7th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Raiders – Houston. Watching Knapp attack the Raider D.
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You realize that knapp was just their QB’s coach n not their O.Co right?
April 7th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Mcfadden20. Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Arkraider Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Hey is RaiderO and RaidO the same person? I always thought they were both Ohio raider fans who like to represent that college there.
The reason I ask is that someone disagreed with one of the O’.s but responded to the other O .
This confused me, can someone clarify.
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Difference is Raider O is a Raiders fan and Raid0 is a hater Aka silly
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No no no. Realistic Raider fan. Not a hater. Get it right.
Raiders all day man..
April 7th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Code black ***
April 7th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Cool! But several posts back on this topic it seemed like someone had a beef with one of you but adressed the otheeyr o. Maybe you want to scroll up and set him right. But I can see why he became confused.
Then again I’m easily confused on a Saturday after a couple of tree trimming sessions and some beers!! Ha ha ha
April 7th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
RaidO Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Mcfadden20. Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Arkraider Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Hey is RaiderO and RaidO the same person? I always thought they were both Ohio raider fans who like to represent that college there.
The reason I ask is that someone disagreed with one of the O’.s but responded to the other O .
This confused me, can someone clarify.
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Difference is Raider O is a Raiders fan and Raid0 is a hater Aka silly
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No no no. Realistic Raider fan. Not a hater. Get it right.
Raiders all day man..
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Realistic my ass .. They were 8-8 with outdated D , so many injuries, QB off the couch , star RB out more than half the season n you think with a better D scheme , better depth n QB having all offseason to prepare n hopefully Dmac staying healthy all year , we will finish under 8-8 ?
Ur just a hater, gtfo
April 7th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Arkraider Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Cool! But several posts back on this topic it seemed like someone had a beef with one of you but adressed the otheeyr o. Maybe you want to scroll up and set him right. But I can see why he became confused.
Then again I’m easily confused on a Saturday after a couple of tree trimming sessions and some beers!! Ha ha ha
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RaiderO = Real Raiders fan
Raid0 = silly
April 7th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Yeah, Knapp was only the QB coach. Still interesting to see how he and that ZBS came after the Raiders.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Really! Sully is that you? Oh jeez an I was trying to make a pledge not to respond to you anymore and now another alias, sheeeeez this is confusing!
Better go trim some more trees an re think everything!!
April 7th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
I know its hard staying optimistic after all the crap we went through, but the one thing I can see now is that, it can’t get worse! If we are competitive and possibly a few pieces away, I’ll take another mediocre season, but my story is that we will surprise many this year…and I am sticking to that!
April 7th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
McFadden has NFL MVP type talent.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Call me crazy if you will, but I don’t think RaidO is Sully and yes, he and Raider O are two different people as well! RaidO is negative, yes, but I don’t see him attacking people like some do on here…I’m one of those long time fans that likes to stay optimistic every year, but sometimes, a little of the opposite is needed!
April 7th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Mcfadden20. Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
RaidO Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Mcfadden20. Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Arkraider Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Hey is RaiderO and RaidO the same person? I always thought they were both Ohio raider fans who like to represent that college there.
The reason I ask is that someone disagreed with one of the O’.s but responded to the other O .
This confused me, can someone clarify.
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Difference is Raider O is a Raiders fan and Raid0 is a hater Aka silly
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No no no. Realistic Raider fan. Not a hater. Get it right.
Raiders all day man..
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Realistic my ass .. They were 8-8 with outdated D , so many injuries, QB off the couch , star RB out more than half the season n you think with a better D scheme , better depth n QB having all offseason to prepare n hopefully Dmac staying healthy all year , we will finish under 8-8 ?
Ur just a hater, gtfo
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Hey, after the San Diego game most Raider fans were thinking get DMAC back and get a decent D cord Raiders are playoff bound. It would have been a do or die year for Hue. Failure would not be an option. It’s been a long road since 2003. The last 2 years the Raiders were finally ascending. Now with all the changes “they” have created a it’s ok to “SUCK” again situation. Yeah, blame on the new coaches. Blame it on the player changes. Blame it on the new scheme, etc, etc, etc.
BACK TO SQUARE ONE.
April 7th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Continuity!!!!!!!!
April 7th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
If the Raiders knock down their penaltys by a 3rd, they’re probably a playoff team
April 7th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Ok I want to make a pledge to never to respond to Sully and the sockpuppets. I would like to ask everyone else to join me. If we ignore him surely he will go away! If we all agree then this could work!
Who’s with me? Make the pledge!
April 7th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Raiders knocked down 4 Shaub passes by the 3 rd qtr
April 7th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
Ark raider who’s your sock puppet master?
April 7th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Arkraider, surely you’re a cross-poster, yes?
You just showed up
April 7th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
@Arkraider
Can’t handle real talk? Everything has to be sugar coated?
and who the hell is Sully?
April 7th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Kell, I’m kinda new to this but I’m not even sure what sockpuppet master thing even means? Anyway I’m here alone just me, Sheez barely have time for just me to respond, to have time to keep up multiple responses! Not my thing.
April 7th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
RaidO, if you haven’t had the pleasure to deal with one of Sully’s meltdowns well if you haven’t you will if you don’t know who Sully and how sockpupets are you must be newer than me.
April 7th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Kell you’re right I am kinda new here. Started reading the last year or so, and started posting few months or so ago. Trust me its just me Arkansas Razorback Raider, I don’t have time for such silly games.
April 7th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Oh and RaidO, I need nothing sugarcoated real talk is cool! But Sully as you will find out is a major twig and a real pain in the azz. Lives only to hate and stir up contraversy.
April 7th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Hey fellas didn’t mean to run yall off. Sully is the only one I have a beef with, you guys are cool, I like diverse viewpoints but Sully is just annoying, ask anyone else in here.
April 7th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Yeah, Knapp was only the QB coach. Still interesting to see how he and that ZBS came after the Raiders.
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Palmer said he was reviewing lots of Texan game tapes, so I can assume that Knapp will be bringing that offense here.
April 7th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Nice pickup by McK by bringing Tollefson on board.
I like it!
Hope they keep Moss around to be the nickel RDE pass rush specialist. That is an ideal role for him and he can be a spot starter at RDE if necessary.
April 7th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Next move is where I wouldn’t be surprised one bit if McK tries to trade Kelly for a 3rd Round pick in the draft.
If he can get a 3rd Rounder for Kelly, he should pull the trigger in a heart beat!
April 7th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Yeah, Knapp was only the QB coach. Still interesting to see how he and that ZBS came after the Raiders.
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Palmer said he was reviewing lots of Texan game tapes, so I can assume that Knapp will be bringing that offense here.
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Offense= Oakland Texans
April 7th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
DKnight007 Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Next move is where I wouldn’t be surprised one bit if McK tries to trade Kelly for a 3rd Round pick in the draft.
If he can get a 3rd Rounder for Kelly, he should pull the trigger in a heart beat!
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Agree completely. We’re overstocked on 3-techniques, and Houston (IMHO) has a higher ceiling than Kelly.
April 7th, 2012 at 5:13 pm
Tollefson is versatile. Good choice.
I see many detailed draft predictions without Nigel Bradham, OLB – FSU. Str8 Beast.
April 7th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
Tollefson is just another example of ReiggieMacs good work. Hell yeah!
Code Black!
April 7th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Priest regarding #98
I have been reading your stuff for years. AD drafted JR and I knew that guy was going to be a bust he had a Ryan Leaf profile. Yet he took him… what a disaster. He drafted a kicker in the first round when he could of traded down to the forth. He let Art Shell and BB owner run a team right into the ground – they were lucky the did not go 0-16 that year! Except for the Gruden years he has been terrible since he hired Shannahan as a coach. One of the worst franchises statistically.
Was AD a great GM and Coach – yes but the last 25 years with the exception of Bo and Gruden was almost unbearable at times.
Last I checked GB won a superbowl the year before last and was the #1 Seed last year and has been a perennial playoff team. What have the Raiders done the last 10 years?
I actually like the moves Mck is making on the margins. Routt was overpaid and would have been exposed if he perineally had to cover a #1 receiver like a CB on a normal defense would. Wimbley was great but that was a poison contract.
Since you have been so irrationally positive about Raider teams over the last 15 years why don’t you settle down and give this a chance and look at the moves he is making objectively in light of the salary cap situation.
April 7th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
Offense= Oakland Texans
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If the Raiders can Match Texans offense when they had their starters and Denver’s Defense last year this will be an 11-5 playoff team. We can only hope.
April 7th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
RaidO Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Offense= Oakland Texans
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And the problem with that is…?
April 7th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Denver was absolutely stupid to let Tebow go. Good for us but stupid on then. Elway musta had his head rung one too many times. Dipsoid fo sho.
April 7th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
RaidO Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Offense= Oakland Texans
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And the problem with that is…?
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Knapp was just the QB coach. His play calling history still sucks but he can change. It’s unlikely. It’s like saying a Belichick or Reid will change their teams to a run heavy offense. Never will happen.
April 7th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Hello everyone. Just driving through Kentucky. Go Raiders!
April 7th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Tebow will be bigger than Jimmy Swaggart after his NFL career is over. Regardless of how well he plays
April 7th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
testing 1 2 3
April 7th, 2012 at 5:53 pm
I cant believe I made it in here. WTH after being denied like 500 times.
I guess they didn’t like my rashimitis tylapacitis.
April 7th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Since you have been so irrationally positive about Raider teams over the last 15 years
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LOL!!!
April 7th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
143, 1960AutumnWind
Great stuff.
April 7th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
#145;
I’ll tell ya what’s wrong with that;
They couldn’t score a touchdown in the red zone against only ten men on defense.
Raider Nation of the U.S.A.!
April 7th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
143. How can anyone fairly evaluate Reggie Mac or any GM this soon after being hired? Reggie Mac is responsible for changing an NFL dictatorship into a modern corporation. Has anyone else in history had to do this as a 1st time GM? Of course not because no one ever ran an NFL team like Al the Don. Al did not have much success late in his career but, since he built the franchise, he earned the right to go out on his own terms. Like it or not. R.I.P. Al the Don and Long live Reggie Mac as Raiders GM.
April 7th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
# SharkCatcher Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
If you leave out Wimbleys 4 sacks? …I was at that SD game and everyone of those sacks was needed.I don’t like how people say Ohh 4 sacks agaisnt a bench warmer…doesn’t matter…he could have only gotten 1 ..2..don’t try to diminish a great game.
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Those four sacks were needed even more in our 2nd game with SD, with the division on the line.
April 7th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Jarvis Moss flashed once in pre season last year and then was a ghost.
He was finally healthy for once since College so expected alot but he gave next to nothing.
Unfortunate…
Go Raiders!
April 7th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
156. BS. Don;t try to diminish a gr8 game? He played against 3rd and 4th stringers. Give me a break. He SHOULD’VE had 4 or more sacks.
The fact he didn;t do that to ANYONE else all season and the fact he disappeared for months at a time was his knock in Cleve and continued here.
April 7th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
141, Agreed.
April 7th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Warren Sapp filing for bankruptcy, owes 6.7 mil.
He should be in debtors prison, breaking rocks in the hot sun.
April 7th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Cut Jon Condo finally.
April 7th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Cut Jon Condo finally.
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Did Condo cut you off in traffic one day? Steal your girlfriend? Urinate on your fireworks? Why is this Herrera-level hatred directed at a LONG SNAPPER, of all people?
April 7th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Twocents Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Warren Sapp filing for bankruptcy, owes 6.7 mil.
He should be in debtors prison, breaking rocks in the hot sun.
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While Sapp is a bloviating clown (basically Stephen A. Smith plus 200 pounds), that’s a little harsh. Heaven forbid credit card companies have the power to throw us in jail, as well.
April 7th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Bored at work, so I had time to draw up a couple more mock drafts. Here are some possible scenarios:
3rd (compensatory) – NT Josh Chapman, Alabama
4th (compensatory) – OLB Sammy Brown, Houston
5th – DB DeQuan Menzie, Alabama
5th (compensatory) – DE/OLB Frank Alexander, Oklahoma
6th – OLB/ILB Miles Burris, San Diego State
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3rd (compensatory) – DE/OLB Bruce Irvin, West Virginia
4th (compensatory) – OLB/DE Jonathan Massaquoi, Troy
5th – DL Akiem Hicks, Regina
5th (compensatory) – OT Steven Baker, ECU
6th – OLB/ILB Miles Burris, San Diego State
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3rd (compensatory) – CB Leonard Johnson, Iowa State
4th (compensatory) – DE/OLB Jake Bequette, Arkansas
5th – DL Akiem Hicks, Regina
5th (compensatory) – OLB/ILB Emmanuel Acho, Texas
6th – OT Matt Reynolds, BYU
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3rd (compensatory) – OLB Sean Spence, Miami
4th (compensatory) – DE/OLB Jake Bequette, Arkansas
5th – DB DeQuan Menzie, Alabama
5th (compensatory) – OT Steven Baker, ECU
6th – OLB/ILB Miles Burris, San Diego State
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3rd (compensatory) – OLB Sean Spence, Miami
4th (compensatory) – FS Janzen Jackson, McNeese State
5th – DL Akiem Hicks, Regina
5th (compensatory) – OLB Josh Kaddu, Oregon
6th – DE/OLB Frank Alexander, Oklahoma
April 7th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Credit card companies don’t have the power to put us in jail themselves, but they do have the power to go to the courts and try and get their money from anything you own. Say like bank accounts and the like. And if you owe enough money, they will come after your house with liens and such. And eventhough that won’t put you in jail, it will put you on the streets.
But when you look back on it, it isn’t really the credit card company’s fault, it is our own fault for keep borrowing and spending more than we can afford. As evil as they are, it is us that ends up giving in to the carrot dangling in front of us.
If everyone stopped borrowing, there would be no more credit card companies.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Twocents Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Warren Sapp filing for bankruptcy, owes 6.7 mil.
He should be in debtors prison, breaking rocks in the hot sun.
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While Sapp is a bloviating clown (basically Stephen A. Smith plus 200 pounds), that’s a little harsh. Heaven forbid credit card companies have the power to throw us in jail, as well.
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There are two places on earth that cater to twocents world view. One is Mogadishu and the other is Compton.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
The Texans averaged 24ppg last season, despite having a rookie quarterback play the last 6 games, and the loss of Andre Johnson for a good portion of the year.
Throwing the ball all over the yard can be effective if you have a Brady or a Brees. We don’t. We do have a pretty good QB, though, and one of the better running games in the NFL. He was smart enough to recognize what he had to work with, and hired accordingly.
If some of you are unable to grasp that, then maybe you don’t know as much about football as you think you do.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
EMRaiders Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Credit card companies don’t have the power to put us in jail themselves, but they do have the power to go to the courts and try and get their money from anything you own. Say like bank accounts and the like. And if you owe enough money, they will come after your house with liens and such. And eventhough that won’t put you in jail, it will put you on the streets.
But when you look back on it, it isn’t really the credit card company’s fault, it is our own fault for keep borrowing and spending more than we can afford. As evil as they are, it is us that ends up giving in to the carrot dangling in front of us.
If everyone stopped borrowing, there would be no more credit card companies.
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While this is certainly correct, and everyone is ultimately responsible for their own financial situation, credit card and other lenders have been sending unsolicited “preapproved” credit to citizens for years. And then changed the terms after the citizens have taken them up on their “offer”. It’s complete bullshi**. And Once again, they only do this because of the conservative mantra of buyer beware and everyone is an island.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
And then changed the terms after the citizens have taken them up on their “offer”. It’s complete bullshi**.
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My favorite is when they jerk the due date up, unannounced, by several days. Then when you pay at the same time you always pay, you’re suddenly late and your interest rate is now 29% for the next year. Happy spending!
April 7th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
And then changed the terms after the citizens have taken them up on their “offer”. It’s complete bullshi**.
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My favorite is when they jerk the due date up, unannounced, by several days. Then when you pay at the same time you always pay, you’re suddenly late and your interest rate is now 29% for the next year. Happy spending!
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Or you send it in on the 2nd, and somehow, miraculously, it does not arrive for 14 days. Even tho it is only going two blocks away. At which point they charge you $35 for a late charge since it didn’t clear on the “morning” of the 15th, and then jack the rate to 29%.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be.”
I wonder how people will feel when our government defaults on its obligations.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
#168 – I do hate those “YOU ARE PRE_APPROVED!” letters. And as much as the credit card companies are at fault for making it seem like we need the money, some form of credit is needed unfortunately. That’s how most people buy homes and start businesses. It’s a very fine balance of co-dependency. But as we learned recently, tilt that balance one way or the other, and the whole system goes corrupt. Lend too much to make a profit, and people will default, borrow too much, and the same happens, don’t lend enough, and people will starve.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
[...] Raiders confirm Tollefson signing The Raiders announced the signing of veteran defensive lineman Dave Tollefson on Saturday. We reported last night that Tollefson reached agreement with the Raiders and the details were in the process of being finalized. NFL.com reported that Tollefso… [...]
April 7th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Twocents Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be.”
I wonder how people will feel when our government defaults on its obligations.
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Some local governments already have, by declaring Chapter 9 bankruptcy. Sooner or later, states will start doing this as well.
And if we don’t curb our Federal spending by 40% (which neither party is remotely willing to do), the Fed will sooner or later lose its ability to borrow money. Get ready for massive (and I mean MASSIVE) defense cuts, along with Social Security and Medicare being means-tested to within an in of their lives.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
There was a time when a mans word was his bond. Those days are long gone. Lie, cheat and steal. Welcome to the “progressive” era.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
1960Autumnwind
First of all Mr Davis’ legacy speaks for itself, it doesn’t need me to defend it one bit. All I’m saying is allow Reggie to establish his without all the proud proclamations previous to his ever even conducting a draft.
Second his allowing Bush to leave angers me to no ends, I don’t think people understand the talent that kid has but you will and this season. All he’s done is cut cut cut the talent he’s brought in IMO is marginal. We may not know what he is for a few years and I’ll give him all of that time and then some. But stop with the early proclamations of greatness until we actually see some.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Twocents Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
There was a time when a mans word was his bond. Those days are long gone. Lie, cheat and steal. Welcome to the “progressive” era.
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Actually the progressive era started in the 1930’s. It has been supplanted by the neo conservative movement. Which also intensified the lying, cheating and stealing. Funny that..
April 7th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Bush is nothing special. He’s got a power back’s body and strength, but doesn’t try to move the pile like he should. Instead, he tries to unleash a bunch of shifty moves he simply doesn’t possess.
He’s a decent NFL running back, but nothing more. Goodson should easily replace him.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
Duck you are clueless that kid ran for almost 1,000 yards on a bad ankle while DMC was nursing an injured foot. The Bears were so impressed they couldn’t wait to praise his arrival that defense of theirs has tremendous respect for this sorry halfdecent back we threw away. Bush was a heisman trophy candidate for a reason. His one game yardage total is the best in Raiders history…..wake up!!!
Goodson couldn’t carry his jock……….period
April 7th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
Priesttj: The more Bush ran, the worse he got. By the end of the year he was positively pedestrian. This is why the expected stampede towards his services never materialized. When he was the only one left, he came up small.
It’s too bad for all of us because if he had stampeded through the line like he has the physical ability to do, a bunch of teams would have coveted him. We could have franchised him, then traded his rights for some picks. As it stands, the best offer he got was to go to Chicago as Matt Forte’s BACKUP.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
He was injured yet he played, a lot of thanks he gets from fans. But the Bears know what they got.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Bush is a good back, but he’s not a feature back by any means. The Raiders’ playbook became very limited when Bush was the only healthy running back. All of a sudden the off-tackle and perimeter runs didn’t work anymore. Bush’s YPC average dropped consistently once he saw 30+ snaps per game.
Honestly, the best (and most underrated) part of Bush’s game are his receiving skills, which are VERY good for a big back.
He’s great in rotation when you can bring him in in short yardage or goal-line situations, or late in the game when the defense is tired. But by no means is he a lead back. That’s why the market for him as a starter was so soft.
Would have been nice if the Raiders could have kept him around, but they would have had to use all of their salary cap space to do so. This team had too many holes to do that. And you can only restructure the contracts of mediocre players so much before you start hindering your ability to make meaningful moves in the future.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
McKenzie didn’t allow Bush and Wimbley to leave. They both played a part in that. Bush wanted $7M, and Wimbley refused to take a pay cut. McKenzie’s hands were tied, NEEDING desperately to get under the cap (we were way over and time was ticking), and then had to create more cap room for FA signings and draft signings.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Exactly, YA. Bush is a good hammer at the end of a winning game. But he wanted to be paid and treated like a top-10 back, which he’s not.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
It’s hard to believe how ignorant you guys are of a big back and how he must be used. Bush is used in shortyardage and goaline almost 50% of his carries he’s eithe rgetting a 1st down or attacking a goaling. He’s not supposed to make big runs yet he did and he was one the best backs out of the backfield. The best way to use him is with a scatback like TJ the change of pace makes him more effective.
The Raiders have always had a big back and scatback because of the dynamics of course if you only have one it’s more diffcult. But when you have both they are extremely effective bg backs with his skillset are very rare.
This is why I don’t waste my time in here………..BYE!!
April 7th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
I think we all will miss Bush. Regardless of what you may think of him, he was the perfect complimentary back to McFadden. I for one think that we will miss him if McFadden gets hurt. That is of course not counting on Taiwan to be a beast. If he turns out to be one, I don’t think any of us will be here asking why Bush was let go.
I don’t see Goodson as another Bush to be honest. From what I’ve read, he is somewhere inbetween McFadden and Taiwan to me. A speedy back, that can catch. Though he might be better at blocking than Bush. So we might have something there.
Still though, for what Bush was asking, considering our cap situation this year, I think he was a “sorry to, but must let go player”.
I wish him the best.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
priesttj Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
This is why I don’t waste my time in here………..BYE!!
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I thought he’d never leave…
April 7th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
If anyone is too blame for not being able to re-sign Bush, it’s Al Davis. $3.5 million a year isn’t all that much in the grand scheme of things – unless you’re already paying $8 million a year to Huff, $9 million a year to Wimbley, $10 million a year to Routt, $5 million a year to Kelly, $5 million a year to McFadden, etc. etc. etc..
McKenzie has done a pretty solid job addressing the huge contracts that resulted in mediocre production. The Raiders are in a better situation going forward because of that. I don’t know how McKenzie is going to handle the draft, nor do I know what his offseason plan is going to be like when he doesn’t have to worry about overhauling the entire organization so that it can function like a legitimate business. But I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt for now. We’ll see how things turn out. At this point, he’s done nothing that an objective person can criticize him for.
April 7th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Priesttj desperately wants to be revered in here, but he’s incapable of being objective and has very limited football knowledge. Then, when no one falls down at his feet to worship him and his half-cocked opinions, he starts calling people names and runs away. Pretty sad display. Glad he doesn’t come here much anymore.
April 7th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
# 188 – good point on McKenzie.
The only thing he has not done is sign a big name to a huge contract. At least not yet. I think this is why people don’t like him. Because he didn’t fill any holes in the team with big money. He just went out and got boring yet fitting signings. This team has lost most of the “all about me” character players. There’s no really big egos and most players at key positions are vets.
Truth be told, this will be a very different team this season. So no one really knows what the outcome will be. And to me, there hasn’t been anything to tell me that the team will regress.
Though to be honest, the only move that worried me a bit, is the Knapp signing. Not sure what to make of that. But since this is a whole new system, with new coaches, and new leadership, I am willing to go along for the ride with optimism.
April 7th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
priesttj Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Bush is used in shortyardage and goaline almost 50% of his carries he’s eithe rgetting a 1st down or attacking a goaling.
he was one the best backs out of the backfield.
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Sorry, but this might be the most rediculous thing ive heard in months
April 7th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
I like the Tollefson signing for depth and a 3rd down pass rusher but I would of gone after Amobi Okoye if I was Reggie. Okoye just signed a 1 year deal for $2 mil. wiht the Bucs.
April 7th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
Yeah, I’m not convinced that Knapp will work out either. But with coaches, it’s always hard to tell. Even the coaches who are regarded as the best in the league has resumes that are filled with places where they “failed”.
For a coach to succeed, it needs to be a perfect balance of an inventive scheme, finding players with the skills that fit that scheme, and then getting those players to buy in.
So far in Knapp’s career (at least as an offensive coordinator), the only place he’s found that balance is with the 49ers. We’ll see if he can do that here. As I pointed out in the last thread, I think there’s a good chance that his style will bring out the best in Carson Palmer. I also think the Raiders have the right pieces along the offensive line and in the backfield. If the receivers and tight ends continue to develop, the Raiders can make some noise on offense.
April 7th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Seymour,you don’t give Compton enough credit.
April 7th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Random Drug Tester Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
that sure was the old RMR last night!
Don’t bother responding..lol.
April 7th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
Maybe Reggie and Dennis made Knapp the OC because they want him to make Pryor the starting QB in a few years and build an offense that is friendly to him.
April 7th, 2012 at 8:45 pm
And maybe the Mayans were correct too and the world will end in Dec.However,I doubt either scenario is correct.
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Random Drug Tester Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
Maybe Reggie and Dennis made Knapp the OC because they want him to make Pryor the starting QB in a few years and build an offense that is friendly to him.
April 7th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
Priesttj desperately wants to be revered in here, but he’s incapable of being objective and has very limited football knowledge. Then, when no one falls down at his feet to worship him and his half-cocked opinions, he starts calling people names and runs away. Pretty sad display. Glad he doesn’t come here much anymore.
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This is such a crazy statement it’s hard to believe someone actuall thinks anyone wants to be revered in here. For what? If I wanted I’d agree with you guys. There’s only a few in here I enjoy talking with and respect the problem is I have to deal with the rest of you to do it.
Revered! you must be crazy!!!
April 7th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Hey,Priest,how you doing?I read your opinion concerning Bush earlier.While I like him,I feel he is easily replaceable.But then I feel RBs are all pretty much replaceable unless you are talking about a Bo type player and Bush isn’t.As far as to what RM is doing I really like it.While in the past we’ve signed and paid pretty much whomever we wanted,our problem has been lack of depth.It looks as is RM is trying to load us up with better depth.
April 7th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Whatup Lefty12! Well I really liked what we had in Bush Left he was rare. You cannot find 250 lbs back with his skillset. No he didn’t break big runs but that isn’ty his job. Yeah you can find a big back but not with his skillset. Probably never again.
Reggie is doing fine other than that and the assumption that Routt is some BUM!
April 7th, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Lefty12 You cannot biuld a team the way he’s doing it you have to pay for great players at some point. I appluad his attempt but if it were possible EVERYONE would be doingit.
April 7th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Bush’s job was to soften up the defense so that DMC runs would have much more shocking effect. They were damn near perfect together.
April 7th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
Priest,we have some great players at key positions,regardless of what many on here say.You must have depth in todays league.Injuries are too common.Look what happened to us last year.
April 7th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
Can’t build an organization by paying decent players as if they’re great. Because of the bad contracts McKenzie got rid of, next time the Raiders find themselves with a great player they can pay him accordingly.
April 7th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
That was Bushes role.But it was a role and if we paid him,we couldn’t get depth at other spots which has been our problem for too long.Once we build up the depth it will be a different story,but right now we need more decent players.
April 7th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Lefty12 we had great depth last year unfortunately most of the frontline players got hurt and we had yto use the depth way too much. Guys like Boyd #21 and others got us BEAT. It’s not the depth I havew a problem with it’s the letting go of Bush IT WAS DUMB!!..[period
April 7th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Maybe you right Left but I doubt you can get players like that kid easy just another big back doesn’t touch that kid. He was rare… I don’t have a problem with the rest of it.
April 7th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Priest look at what we had backing up at LB last year-terrible players that shouldn’t have been on an NFL roster.Thankfully we didn’t have any injuries on the Oline.We had a guy like Boyd starting.BTW,I agree with you on Routt.Watch what happens next year in KC when he doesn’t get so many bogus calls.
April 7th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
191,I hope its a troll in here,otherwise, Hes had a couple of cocktails, maybe 90 proof, Whatever.Think I may join Him, Raiders!!
April 7th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Priest,I’ve had a problem with Bush ever since he refused to take one for the team and play FB when he was desperately needed there.I want team players,guys who want to play a certain position BUT will do whatever the team needs when asked.
April 7th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Lefty12 I cannot blame you for that but that doesn’t take away from his rare talent. The only ace in the hole is Reece hopefully the coach will see that he can take that spot. But you’ll need another FB as well.
But let me warn you Left to think Reggie is some magician man. Everyone is looking for depth in time he amy be able to get a lot of it done. But there will always be players you don’t want on the field it’s a fact of life.
April 7th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
I thought Bush/DMAC woulda been the best 1-2 knockout punch in the entire NFL had it worked out. Very sad and disappointed we aint gonna get to see that. But oh well….Raidah on.
April 7th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
I don’t think he is some superman.I’m going to judge him after a couple of years.However,I love what he is doing so far.Whether he will be successful is something that remains to be seen.
April 7th, 2012 at 10:02 pm
It is going to be interesting to see what the new staff does with Reece.Does he stay at FB,become the back-up at RB,play some TE,or maybe be a jack-of-all-trades utility player.I love his talent and know they’d be better off finding a role for him.
April 7th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
RegMac is da man and he means all business. He done already turned this franchise upside down and right side up and has Dennis Allen in place with all the tools to bring a Lombardi to the city of Oakland in no time like maybe this year. We got it goin on. Get real and get with it or get off.
April 7th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Palmer is the real deal.
Denarius Moore is fcking legit.
Reece will be the new Bush to soften things up for DMAC.
The new face of the Raidah D will be the mean machine of ReggieMatics’ days. When ReggieMatic hired a D man for the HC, he knew what the fck he was doin.
Oh yeah, we’re bringin it home.
Code Black Ya’ll.
April 7th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
I once knew a couch potato who called me potato head cause I have so many eyes.
April 7th, 2012 at 11:24 pm
As far as Bush goes…yeah he did provide a wonderful backup to mcfadden. he was great to fill in for starts in bunches. thats what he was here for. rightfully so, he hit free agency and went somewhere where he could get paid.
sorry, as great of a backup as he was, it would be pointless to pay a backup rb starter money when we didn’t even have enough starting linebackers or cornerbacks. i’d love to have bush back for what he does too, but let’s face it, he was just a luxury til we couldn’t afford it anymore. he deserves his shot, but we can’t afford to be luxurious.
April 7th, 2012 at 11:51 pm
Why can’t we just thank Al Davis for all the talent he left his beloved Raiders with, Players like DMC, DHB, Ford, Moore, Reece, Veldheer, Lil Wiz, Shonasty, Houston, Kelley, Bryant, Branch and the list goes on, all Players drafted by Davis these last few years. Say what you want, but he was getting his groove back.
Let’s show the Man some respect. Why focus on the negative when we can focus on the positive.
All teams hit a rough spot, its how the NFL works, they had back to back 8-8 seasons, the last time they did that it was followed up by a really good run for a few years, Im still expecting that run to happen with Big Reg taking over. Its just to bad Mr.Davis won’t see these players take it to the next level, which will ultimatley end up in the SUPERBOWL once again…
RAIDER NATION!!!
April 8th, 2012 at 12:32 am
DMAC won’t last a full season and will be on the IR by game 8. I hope we will be prepared for that. Also, DMAC plays great against bad teams, and looks like a regular fool against good/great teams. The best he could do against the Pats was 75 yds last year, and made 2 catches for around 20 yds. Nothing special there.
April 8th, 2012 at 1:52 am
Sapp….
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!
April 8th, 2012 at 2:37 am
I think Reggie has done a great job so far given the circumstances. Here’s what I believe are the teams most pressing needs:
#1-linebacker
#2-defensive back
#3- defensive end
#4-offensive line
#5- back up qb
#6-wide receiver
#7-back up rb
I think #5-7 should be addressed through free agency as I think we need affordable veterans for these spots, leaving #1-4,to be addressed through the draft.
I understand and agree with the philosophy of drafting the best possible player regardless of position
April 8th, 2012 at 2:40 am
….regardless of position, however this year due to being in a rebuild and our lack of picks, I think we must address specific positions with each draft pick.
What does any else think about this plan?
April 8th, 2012 at 2:59 am
Well, seems as though I’m talking to myself. Total quietsville in here, I mean deadsville!
Raider On!
Code Black with sirens an flashing lights!
Peace Out and sleep tight Nation!
April 8th, 2012 at 3:02 am
Oh yeah, Happy Easter everyone! Doesn’t mean much to me but it means the world to my 6 year old daughter!
Raider On!
Code Black!
Can’t wait for this season to start!
April 8th, 2012 at 4:13 am
He is risen.
The stone has been rolled away.
April 8th, 2012 at 4:48 am
Fck Sapp cant feel bad for the fat loud mouth pos that he is. He stole from Al and now he is going broke. How can you make millions and be in the hole for 6.7 mill? He makes 45k a month from NFLN and yet he is still not paying for chile support. What a loser he is DEAD to the Nation and should never be seen in raiders gear ever again. I mean c’mon man if i was making 45k a month i would be in a better situation than he is. But on the other note Happy Easter Nation! Hope yall have a good one.
April 8th, 2012 at 5:45 am
Looks like Warren Sap going to be selling his Super Bowl ring soon. Broke and out of a job, maybe Kell has an opening at the real estate agency.
April 8th, 2012 at 5:51 am
Priesttj Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Bush’s job was to soften up the defense so that DMC runs would have much more shocking effect. They were damn near perfect together.
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Not true. When DMac was healthy, he did the major damage. He was the one that softened up the defense for Bush. Bush does not run like a big back, so why does it matter if he is big?
April 8th, 2012 at 6:05 am
It’s hard to believe how ignorant you guys are of a big back and how he must be used. Bush is used in shortyardage and goaline almost 50% of his carries he’s eithe rgetting a 1st down or attacking a goaling.
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Almost 50%????? Easily the biggest statistical fib ever posted on here.
Here’s his splits. Short-yardage, and 3rd and 2 or less, and 4th and 2 or less looks like it makes up about 15% of his carries, and that’s being generous.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/splits/_/id/10544/michael-bush
April 8th, 2012 at 6:21 am
Don’t know if you guys have seen it but story on pft about Sapp has a pole for whether he should stay on NFLN. Go vote.
April 8th, 2012 at 6:25 am
I voted no.
April 8th, 2012 at 6:33 am
230.Just Fire Baby Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 6:05 am
It’s hard to believe how ignorant you guys are of a big back and how he must be used. Bush is used in shortyardage and goaline almost 50% of his carries he’s eithe rgetting a 1st down or attacking a goaling.
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Almost 50%????? Easily the biggest statistical fib ever posted on here.
Here’s his splits. Short-yardage, and 3rd and 2 or less, and 4th and 2 or less looks like it makes up about 15% of his carries, and that’s being generous.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/splits/_/id/10544/michael-bush
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What are the stats of him scoring when he gets the ball on the opponents 1 yd. line?
I don’t remember him doing so. We tend to remember the bad stuff about a player sometimes cuz it sticks out in your mind but I recall at least 2 occasions where he couldn’t even get one yd. With numerous downs in which to do it.
April 8th, 2012 at 6:38 am
A friend of mine sat and chatted with the great Cliff Branch yesterday at some K-Mart outside San Fran.
He said he was the coolest guy he’s ever met.
It was a March of Dimes event I guess.
April 8th, 2012 at 6:46 am
Cliff Branch is Tyvon’s dad, right?
April 8th, 2012 at 6:52 am
PFT wouldn’t be doing this Poll if they didn’t like Sapp in the first place.
It’s weird how former Raiders in the 70’s and early 80’s felt a special bond with the Raiders and Al Davis and still do today, but after that alot of players have real negative opinions of the org. Sapp is an example. Gannon another and even Tim Brown.
I think Al Davis must have changed or something.
My buddy said Cliff Branch had nothing but praise for Al Davis; said “Al never played a down in the NFL. It wasn’t his fault they went thru this bad stretch”.
Although Gruden refuses to say anything bad about Al…even sticks up for him, there definitely is no special bond there.
Times have changed.
April 8th, 2012 at 6:52 am
Amen!
April 8th, 2012 at 6:54 am
235.Mark Clemens Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 6:46 am
Cliff Branch is Tyvon’s dad, right?
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I posed that question before and nobody answered me.
I’m not sure.
Maybe someone else knows.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:05 am
I think Al Davis must have changed or something.
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DJ, if Tim and Gannon had won championships for Al, they would have been treated like Raider legends. Unfortunately, Al’s bad management made that an impossibility. Of course, he blamed the players, and not himself.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:06 am
No
April 8th, 2012 at 7:16 am
#239,
Callahan didn’t help much with not counter-acting Grudens obvious knowledge of the Raider playbook.
Did he adjust at all?
I remember seeing footage of Gruden prepping the Tampa D and pretending to be Gannon at their practice’s before the SB. He predicted all his moves, what he’d be looking for, etc.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:25 am
It’s been way too long since we last won a Super Bowl.
We were in like 4 Super Bowls, and countless playoffs/AFC games thru the first 20 decades.
It’s time we became a fixture again for 10+ years, like recent teams like the Giants, Patriots, Steelers have been doing collecting 2+ Super Bowls.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:26 am
*first 20 years
April 8th, 2012 at 7:28 am
The fact is, Al Davis cost us another championship by trading Gruden away.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:28 am
Somebody please inform the powers that be that we know the result of the Raiders game against SD by now.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Since everybody reminds us that the Raiders greatness is so far in the past, maybe people should acknowledge that all this Dallas Cowboy “Americas Team” crap is as well.
In the past 18 yrs. they have won only ONE playoff game.
Raiders have won FOUR in that same time…as bad as we’ve been.
We don’t hear that stat very often.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:41 am
I can’t believe that point Priest tried to make above. What a bunch of garbage. Bush is a goal line back or 4th down back? He is not very good at that at all!!!!!!!!! We used to use of all people Marcus Allen for that and after that we got a guy I think out of UNR who we paid the vet minimum and that is all he did along with special teams. Can’t remember his name but he had a nose for the goal line or the first down marker. (I can’t believe I can’t remember his name – one of the few Raiders I actually met) My point in saying this is McFadden if he wants to can be pretty effective on 4th down or we can get a UDFA or low round pick that can play special teams and handle that role. We do not need Bush for that. Bush was frankly a poor mans feature back when your main one is injured and that’s it. I think of him as the Kyle Orton or Matt Moore of running backs.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:46 am
I’m not trying to remind that the greatness is in the past, just reminiscing that’s it been too long, and time to get back there. Like sometimes in real life we diverge and one day we stop and say, it’s been too long since I got smashed, acted a fool, been too long in this job, relationship, etc. Time for a change.
And yes, America’s Team has been an on-field joke too for about 20 years.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:47 am
By the way I liked Bush and if we had cap room and could get him at a decent but not stellar price that would of been fine. But if you look at what Chicago did they brought him in as a poor mans Matt Forte in case he holds out. Another thing, the day Bush got all those yards. With the way the line was playing etc… I think Gibson probably would of done just as well with maybe a fumble or two. There was a reason it took so long for Bush to get a gig.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:49 am
I have met Cliff twice out here in ABQ, he goes to Wal-Marts and sells stuff for the local children’s hospital.
One time I got a good 10 minutes with him, and asked about Al, Jamarcus and DHB. He was somewhat withheld but did get candid when he asked why so many Raiders aren’t in the hall. He was extremely passionate about the Snake deserving to be in.
Got some cool FB pics out of it, lol.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:53 am
I like Bush, but he is almost better as a starter than as a backup, even though he is not that great of a starter.
He can’t block, isn’t that great in short-yardage and doesn’t play any Special Teams.
He did look good over the years catching screens though and getting upfield quickly. I think that is when he is at his best, in space.
I won’t miss twinkle-toes, but he did play well for us at times. Great 4th round draft pick by Al.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:56 am
Branch should be in there!!!! 2SB’s with 2 QB’s playing a significant role in both. He should be in there before Brown. It is one of the biggest snubs of all time.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:58 am
I think Branch has three rings , and like 4 Super Bowl TD’s.
I am looking at his signed pic right here, of him cathing a TD against the Eagles (roasting Herm Edwards on the play).
April 8th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Due to injuries, we never got to see DMc and Bush used to their combined potential. One position can only cost so much. Reggie Mac seems to be trimming the fat off of the $$$ books first, then getting the best quality football players for the lowest price. I like that he is getting versatile players with special teams experience from championship teams. I like that he gave the HC full control over staff hirings and field operations. I like that he kept Saunders and OG Wiz. I’m looking fwd to seeing who he drafts.
April 8th, 2012 at 8:03 am
I stand happily corrected on Branch even a stronger argument for the Hall!! Better stats than that ballet dancer WR Swan in the same era! Amazing what one catch will do.
April 8th, 2012 at 8:07 am
very smart and productive off season r we gonna go after a backup qb now?
April 8th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Sapp is a classic example of ” What goes around , comes around “… All his smack aimed at the Raider organization for being disfunctional and all the while his life was as disfunctional as it could be…couldn’t even hang on to his Superbowl Ring…. Couldn’t pay for his children , millions wasted…his credibility is gone…he’s a walking , talking disfunctional toad…
April 8th, 2012 at 8:30 am
Kirk Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 4:13 am
He is risen.
The stone has been rolled away.
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Amen, Happy resurrection day!
April 8th, 2012 at 8:39 am
A famous man once said on his way out the door.Hes going to gut this place. Good job Reggie. So far so good keep up the good work.
April 8th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Amen Kirk and Sweep…
April 8th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Sweep The Leg. Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 8:30 am
Kirk Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 4:13 am
He is risen.
The stone has been rolled away.
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Amen, Happy resurrection day!
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Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
-Halaluiah
April 8th, 2012 at 8:50 am
The problem with Bush is one of attitude. He has the power and strength of John Riggins in his prime, but he doesn’t see himself that way. He thinks of himself as a bigger DMAC, and he’s not. Unless he realizes the kind of back he is and plays accordingly, he’ll never be more than decent.
If the staff in Chicago can get him to use his power to move the pile, he’ll be great. But I’m not holding my breath.
April 8th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Regarding the short yardage back – the person I was thinking about was Frank Hawkins. Hawkins was actually before Allen and was a 10th round pick: Here is a short bio on him:
Hawkins’ football career began in Las Vegas’ Pop Warner system and continued through Western High School, where he was a star running back. After graduation in 1977, he earned a full athletic scholarship to the University of Nevada, Reno, where he played for four seasons and was a three-time All-American (Division I-AA) at running back, and twice the I-AA rushing leader. His jersey #27 was retired by the Wolf Pack.
In the 1981 NFL Draft, Hawkins was selected at the end of the tenth round (276th overall) by the champion Oakland Raiders. With the Raiders in Oakland and Los Angeles, he also wore number 27 and played in Super Bowl XVIII in January 1984. During that 1983 NFL season, Hawkins and running back Kenny King combined for 1,119 total rushing and receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, winning the final game 38-9 over the favored Washington Redskins. During his seven seasons with the Raiders, Hawkins was the second-leading rusher for three straight seasons, 1983-85.[1]
Nicknamed “The Hawk,” his 5,333 career rushing yards at Nevada ranks fourth all-time in NCAA history behind Ricky Williams (Texas), Tony Dorsett (Pittsburgh) and Charles White (Southern California). In 1997, Hawkins was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.[2]
They used Pete Banasack that way. Zac Crocket was probably the best one of all in the late 1990’s. The point here is they did not have to pay starters money to Hawkins or Banasack or Crockett. All three played special teams which Bush did not.
April 8th, 2012 at 8:54 am
Hard to move the when you run on your toes
April 8th, 2012 at 8:56 am
Amen, Happy resurrection day!
I second that
Mark Clemens Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 7:28 am
The fact is, Al Davis cost us another championship by trading Gruden away.
I hate to burst your love bubble but chances are we would never have made it to the SB with the Grud.
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I watched the Masters the past two days. I saw Tiger kick his club and curse God on friday. Yesterday there was no mention of him and I never saw him hit a ball. I admit to being in and out but I watched most of it.
Funny how they can shape the story anyway they want
April 8th, 2012 at 8:57 am
-the pile
April 8th, 2012 at 9:00 am
1960
Frank has been my favorite Raider for some time since I grew up there and followed him from high school to UNR.
He had a huge heart because he is nowhere near the size of the men he was going up against. I dont think he woul have played much in todays game
April 8th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Hawkins is from Western High in Vegas, which is right up there with Rancho High, as one of the biggest dumps in town.
April 8th, 2012 at 9:06 am
The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy My brothers. And you will know My name is the Lord when I lay My vengeance upon thee.
-Jules
April 8th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Back then there were only 8 high schools and western was not as big a dump.
April 8th, 2012 at 9:58 am
I live between Mojave High and Cheyenne…and not too far from Eldorado High where Steven Jackson attended!
April 8th, 2012 at 10:01 am
1. RaiderDuck Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Raiders for life Says:
April 7th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
If the Raiders are in the hunt for the playoffs and the world ends on Dec. 21st. I’m gonna be pissssssed
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No chance. Even if the Mayans weren’t completely full of it (which they were), they didn’t put leap days in their calendar; the Mayan “December 21, 2012″ actually happened months ago.
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We still haven’t made it passed Snooki’s due date. So anything can happen!
Not to mention the meteors, race war and the collapse of the financial system that is heading our way. I’m hoping we just sweep the division.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:14 am
Don,
What happened to you?
Where’ve you been?
April 8th, 2012 at 10:15 am
I graduated from Valley. Mike Morgan was there when I was. Then came Greg and Mike Maddux, Andre Agassi, Freddie Banks, Doug Mirabelli. I am forgetting a couple
April 8th, 2012 at 10:20 am
249.1960AutumnWind Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 7:47 am
By the way I liked Bush and if we had cap room and could get him at a decent but not stellar price that would of been fine. But if you look at what Chicago did they brought him in as a poor mans Matt Forte in case he holds out. Another thing, the day Bush got all those yards. With the way the line was playing etc… I think Gibson probably would of done just as well with maybe a fumble or two. There was a reason it took so long for Bush to get a gig.
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I listen to Chicago sports radio alot and alot of callers, analysts, hosts etc. think that Bush is a viable replacement for Forte. They don’t like Forte’s attitude and the prevailing attitude is “fine..let him walk, hold out…whatever cuz we have a big timer in Michael Bush”.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:31 am
I wish Bush well. He did his job and stayed out of trouble.
The decision to not play fullback is looking pretty good at this point.
That said he is not in Fortes league. Da bears will be sorely disappointed
April 8th, 2012 at 10:35 am
257.fingers Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Sapp is a classic example of ” What goes around , comes around “… All his smack aimed at the Raider organization for being disfunctional and all the while his life was as disfunctional as it could be…couldn’t even hang on to his Superbowl Ring…. Couldn’t pay for his children , millions wasted…his credibility is gone…he’s a walking , talking disfunctional toad…
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If it suited Sapps purpose he would embrace his time with the Raiders and that he was a part of it.
When Al passed, it was fashionable to say good things about him for a short bit. Sapp said he used refer to him as “The Great Al Davis” and Sapp made it seem like he and Al were close, when all Sapp has done is criticize the org. every chance he gets.
Sapp is mad that he sucked with the Raiders and thinks his time here will take away from his chances to get into the HOF.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Kinda stinks that baseball gets 8 months of playing and NFL gets 6 months.
Plus, baseball gets played everyday and we have to wait a week between games.
NFL season goes by way too quick for my tastes and baseball…way too long.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:38 am
DJ
Been here. In the off season i read the updates everyday but dont spend alot of time posting. Getting my fantasy baseball team together.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Don,
I’d like to get more into baseball so as to keep my mind of football season.
I miss the days when football season would kind of sneak up on me.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:49 am
DJ,funny what you say about callers in Chi-town.When I was down in Phoenix for spring training,I played golf with two guys from Chicago-football fans.They were talking about Forte and how he was pissed at the organization.They were in his corner and backed Forte,thought the Bears were screwing him.Their opinion was Bush might be a good back but he isn’t as good as Forte.I had to agree with them.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:51 am
I listen to Chicago sports radio alot and alot of callers, analysts, hosts etc. think that Bush is a viable replacement for Forte. They don’t like Forte’s attitude and the prevailing attitude is “fine..let him walk, hold out…whatever cuz we have a big timer in Michael Bush”.
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Suckers.
The league figured out that all ya have to do is stick 8 in the box and he is pretty much worthless.
The Bears themselves should know this… Bush had 24 carries for 69 yards last year against him.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:54 am
True, gotta get into other sports i watch base and basket ball time is flying by!
April 8th, 2012 at 10:54 am
* ..against THEM.
April 8th, 2012 at 11:03 am
“Jon Kingdon, Oakland Raiders, Dir. of College Scouting joined “The End Zone” w Alex Marvez & Gil Brandt where they talked general draft strategy for the Raiders and also decisions in drafts gone by.”
http://siriusxmsports.posterous.com/jon-kingdon-oakland-raiders-dir-of-college-sc
April 8th, 2012 at 11:05 am
The ultimate jab at Sapp came this past year after Al died and the NFL Network did that hour special on Al’s life and the Raiders. Toward the end they talked about the rough years and mentioned the busts that have been in the team. They flashed pics of Jamarcus, Hall and the last one they put up was Sapp. It was beautiful.
April 8th, 2012 at 11:25 am
Mario Henderson a charger i aint lying
April 8th, 2012 at 11:27 am
YoungAmerican Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 11:03 am
“Jon Kingdon, Oakland Raiders, Dir. of College Scouting joined “The End Zone” w Alex Marvez & Gil Brandt where they talked general draft strategy for the Raiders and also decisions in drafts gone by.”
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Always wonder if Kingdon scouted Reggie
April 8th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Am I the only one wondering if the ghost of Al has been spotted wondering around Alameda?
April 8th, 2012 at 11:39 am
LA Angels: Albert Pujols
Angels spend $240 million to bring him here;
Last night v. Royals, 4 at bats:
1)Lineout leading to a double play; 2) Foul out to third base; 3) Strikeout on three filthy pitches; 4) Intentional walk with the game already decided.
Nice performance for $240M. Maybe the Ghost of Uncle AL had something to do with Pujols’ signing ?
April 8th, 2012 at 11:41 am
289.Roch R Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Am I the only one wondering if the ghost of Al has been spotted wondering around Alameda?
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Nah Roch,
The Ghost of AD wandered down to Anaheim to intermeddle with the Angels.
April 8th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Mike Wallace died last night!!?? WTF?
Has anyone heard that?
April 8th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Albatross at the Masters! Then the south African tosses the ball into the crowd, begs the question is the ball from the first albatross in masters history worth something? If so how much?
April 8th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Oops misheard, it’s the 4th in history, 1st on 2nd hole. My bad
April 8th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Gdog Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 10:51 am
I listen to Chicago sports radio alot and alot of callers, analysts, hosts etc. think that Bush is a viable replacement for Forte. They don’t like Forte’s attitude and the prevailing attitude is “fine..let him walk, hold out…whatever cuz we have a big timer in Michael Bush”.
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Suckers.
The league figured out that all ya have to do is stick 8 in the box and he is pretty much worthless.
The Bears themselves should know this… Bush had 24 carries for 69 yards last year against him.
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I don’t think Chicago were suckers. He was the best available feature back left and represents insurance and leverage against Forte. They are making the best out of bad Raiders.
April 8th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
“bad situation” not bad Raiders….
April 8th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
I think it is Mike Wallace the 90 year old announcer guy.
April 8th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
I think Forte for the last 2-3 years has been maybe a top 3 RB in the league. Great weapon out of the backfield, maybe the best blocking RB in the league, can get the 4 yard run and the 50 yard run.
Anyone thinking they can go from Forte to Bush without much dropoff has had too much peyote for breakfast.
April 8th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Mike Wallace 93, RIP
April 8th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Kinda stinks that baseball gets 8 months of playing and NFL gets 6 months.
Plus, baseball gets played everyday and we have to wait a week between games.
NFL season goes by way too quick for my tastes and baseball…way too long.
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True, but with football you talk smack for 6 days, and then play for one hour. Then talk smack for 6 more days. Baseball, eh, who cares?
Happy Easter to all of you.
April 8th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Gee; did anyone appreciae what Houston has done of offense the last two years? And last season they were down to their third string (rookie) QB.
So just look for the Raiders to be more dynamic in their approach. BTW; remember what Houston did to the Raiders in 2010? I believe Knapp (a) prepared the Houston thrid string rookie to play creditably down the stretch last year & (b) contribute greatly to an injury marred (Johnson missed big chunks of 2011) 2011 season. So give the Raiders upcoming offense more of a chance than the knee jerk (Knapp had nothing approaching the talent in his first tenure in Oaktown) run the bum out of town greeting many of you are fostering (pardon the pun). . .
I would rather the Raiders employ a power blocking scheme but it makes it easier to run block. If Barnes again starts @ RT it will conceal his weakness as a run blocker. . .
April 8th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
fingers Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Sapp is a classic example of ” What goes around , comes around “… All his smack aimed at the Raider organization for being disfunctional and all the while his life was as disfunctional as it could be…couldn’t even hang on to his Superbowl Ring…. Couldn’t pay for his children , millions wasted…his credibility is gone…he’s a walking , talking disfunctional toad…
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Dude, if you’re going to write it 3 times you may as well learn how to spell it: dysfunctional.
April 8th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Pardon my lack of football knowledge but….
Gio is an URFA, (hasnt’ been re-signed) he can accept an offer from any other team. (Right?)
If no team scoops him up does he get to go through camp and try to make the roster?
April 8th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
I think we need more guys like Gio on the team.
April 8th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Enough with the Bush talk. Although it’s ironic that his pass blocking and most guys use of it almost always results in the sack.
April 8th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
I wish Priest would come back on here while I’m around and start spittin out that Bush crap again. I think Priest is a Freedom Rider from N.C. that sat too many sit-ins.
April 8th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
ohioraider Says:
“his credibility is gone…he’s a walking , talking disfunctional toad…”
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Ohioraider Says:
“Dude, if you’re going to write it 3 times you may as well learn how to spell it: dysfunctional.”
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Ohio,
LOL…thanks for the spelling lesson!
April 8th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
woops sorry:
Fingers Says:
“his credibility is gone…he’s a walking , talking disfunctional toad…”
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Ohioraider Says:
“Dude, if you’re going to write it 3 times you may as well learn how to spell it: dysfunctional.”
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Ohio,
LOL…thanks for the spelling lesson!
April 8th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
I don’t know if any of you are watching the Masters but this Bubba Watson guy is very unlikeable.
He misses the putt to win the playoff and first thing he does is look at his caddie and blames him.
April 8th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
I don’t think he blamed him.He was motioning he thought the putt would break more than it did.At least that is the way I saw it.
April 8th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
DJ,BTW,I was rooting for Louie!
April 8th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Lefty, I was for Louie too.
After seeing Bubba break down like that, maybe I misread him.
April 8th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
I like the way Louie plays golf but that shot that Watson made was incredible.
April 8th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Twocents, Yeah that shot will go down as a legendary one in Masters lore.
I had the impression Bubba was kind of a jerk, but seeing him afterwords and all that…kind of changed my perception of him.
April 8th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Golfers are a weird sort, not really athletes. Their opponent is their own mind and that is formidable.
April 8th, 2012 at 5:41 pm
This is how slow it is in Raiderland…we’re talking golf.
April 8th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
These are the dog days. I am still convinced that McKenzie is going to trade somebody to move up in the draft. It is killing me that I can’t figure out who he is going to trade and who he really wants.
April 8th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
I saw that miss and I thought he was actually smiling at the guy like wow that went the wrong way…. I did not think he was chewing him out.
April 8th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Yeah, like there is any golfer worth sht that is going to blame the guy that carries his clubs.
I’m sure that some leftie like Seymour or KollKell will come on here and insist that the caddy should get an equal share.
April 8th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Twocents Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Yeah, like there is any golfer worth sht that is going to blame the guy that carries his clubs.
I’m sure that some leftie like Seymour or KollKell will come on here and insist that the caddy should get an equal share.
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Two cents, you just follow and spew slogans. That is EXACTLY what the Nazi’s did. To incite passions on people that didn’t know what was going on. Or weren’t very smart. Seems like you are not very smart are you?
April 8th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Two cents is an over inflated price for your opinions dude. if I paid two cents for anything you ever posted, I would feel completely ripped off.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
Golf? Are we really arguing about golf now?
April 8th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
Mark Clemens Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
Golf? Are we really arguing about golf now?
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Any second now two cents is going to come on here and claim golf is the ultimate game because it is one person against everything else on Earth. Problem is 90% of the universe want to be involved with others. Ask for your two cents back.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Bubba Watson is one of the most likable guys on the tour. After he one, those were a lot of young guys, like Ricky Fowler, just following him around rooting for him.
Love how quick he plays too. None of this address it, step back, send the caddy 30 yards up to go look at something, business. He just stands behind the ball for about 2 breaths, walks up, waggles once or twice and fires away.
April 8th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Golf is not a sport IMHO. If golf is a sport then Bowling should be considered a sport too. Billiards too.
April 8th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
# Twocents Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Golfers are a weird sort, not really athletes. Their opponent is their own mind and that is formidable.
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The golfers opponent is their own mind and the course they are trying to conquer.
April 8th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
I don’t think Chicago were suckers. He was the best available feature back left and represents insurance and leverage against Forte. They are making the best out of bad Raiders.
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I didn’t say Chicago was a sucker for signing him, I said Bears fans are suckers for believing he can be a comparable replacement to Forte.
But now that you mention it, they did overpay for him. A 5th round draft choice could be as good or better than Bush. Why?
He doesn’t pick up his blocking assignments.
He doesn’t hit the hole hard enough.
He is not fast enough to be a threat outside (hence all the teams sticking 8 in the box against us).
As big as he is, he’s actually below average in short yardage, which is almost impossible.
If I were a GM I wouldn’t spend more than a million dollars on him…
April 8th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Bush is great in short yardage situations, but only when he’s fresh. When the Raiders had him playing every offensive snap, his effectiveness in those situations (and red zone/goal line situations) dropped off considerably.
April 8th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
I LOVE THE RAIDERS & RAIDER NATION!!!!!!
IS IT FREAKIN FOOTBALL SEASON YET????
April 8th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Gdog Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 8:55 pm:
“He doesn’t pick up his blocking assignments.
He doesn’t hit the hole hard enough.
He is not fast enough to be a threat outside (hence all the teams sticking 8 in the box against us).
As big as he is, he’s actually below average in short yardage, which is almost impossible.”
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I am no advocate of paying Bush huge money but he is more than capable of gaining at least 1200 yds on the ground playing an entire season and catching at least 60 passes. This is much better than DMAC has ever done.
Hue used Bush one dimentionally exclusively up the middle so it remains to be seen if he can be an outside threat. He does hit the hole plenty hard as demonstrated in gaining over 900 yds last year. In terms of blocking, even FB’s can’t do that these days, and so I am not sure how important that is.
Point being, when DMAC goes down between game 6 and 8 for the season, with whom will he be replaced? That question can’t be answered, and as likely as not, no one can fill his shoes currently on the roster.
April 8th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
real Raider fans don’t care if it’s Easter, we still are looking forward to the Raiders spilling a lot of their opponents’ blood in 2012
April 8th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
O,
Define “sport”.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
Sport (or, in the United States, sports) is all forms of competitive physical activity which,[1] through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants.[2] Hundreds of sports exist, from those requiring only two participants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. Sport is generally recognised as activities which are based in physical athleticism or physical dexterity, with the largest major competitions such as the Olympic Games admitting only sports meeting this definition,[3] and other organisations such as the Council of Europe using definitions precluding activities without a physical element from classification as sports.
Wiki
April 8th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
So you guys are really going to tell me that Elvis Dummerville was a 4-3 RDE for the Donkeys last year?
At 5′11, 260lbs?
He was a 4th LB on the field, plain and simple.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
Bush really dropped off the last few games to the tune of 2 yds. a carry or thereabouts.
He’s ok. But we’ve gotten to the point if u find a guy who will actually get on the field and do a few things that they think they deserve a monster contract.
3.8 a carry is NOT impressive. They rank the top 50 rb’s and he comes in at 45 (for average per carry), but just cuz he takes the ball when he’s asked and stays healthy he’s this stud rb.
I think it’s a definite plus that he stays healthy and it’s the big thing i’ll miss about him.
He’s a capable guy. He’s an nfl back.
I give him credit for his toughness and durability and there’s something to be said for that.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:14 pm
Olympics as the standard, eh?
Bow and arrow contest?
Shooting?
Ice Skating?
Diving?
April 8th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
Any sport that you can smoke a cigar while playing it and still do that sport effectively…makes it debatable how much of an “athlete” you really are.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
What about that event, lol, where there are a couple cats blowing on the ice to try and get that thingamadoodle down the ice in a straight line?
April 8th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
Any sport that you can smoke a cigar while playing it and still do that sport effectively…makes it debatable how much of an “athlete” you really are.
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LMAO
I agree.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
So does the degree of athlete determine an event being a sport?
All those weekend warrior softball players….
You know 80% of those folks are turrible!!!!!
Are there games considered “sport”?
April 8th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
J,
I watched people brush that ice so fast it has to be a sport.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
J,
Did you read the definition?
“physical activity which,[1] through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness”
April 8th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Was looking at Denver’s team stats and all the sacks came from the LBs
April 8th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Softball is a sport IMO.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
Gdog Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
I don’t think Chicago were suckers. He was the best available feature back left and represents insurance and leverage against Forte. They are making the best out of bad Raiders.
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I didn’t say Chicago was a sucker for signing him, I said Bears fans are suckers for believing he can be a comparable replacement to Forte.
But now that you mention it, they did overpay for him. A 5th round draft choice could be as good or better than Bush. Why?
He doesn’t pick up his blocking assignments.
He doesn’t hit the hole hard enough.
He is not fast enough to be a threat outside (hence all the teams sticking 8 in the box against us).
As big as he is, he’s actually below average in short yardage, which is almost impossible.
If I were a GM I wouldn’t spend more than a million dollars on him…
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need the pocket hamster, Doug Martin , from Boise St. , hopefully, another Ray Rice
April 8th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
Based in Wiki’s definition.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
Per the definition below, the following are considered sports:
- Golf
- Miniature gold
- Bowling
- Curling
- Darts
- Bocce ball
- Horseshoes
- Croquet
- Ballroom dancing
- Competitive fishing
- Potato sack racing
- Pin the tail on the donkey
- Water balloon toss
- Juggling
- Paper airplane long distance throwing
- Survivor
- Pretty much anything involving a Kinect
- And the list goes on …
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Raider O Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
Sport (or, in the United States, sports) is all forms of competitive physical activity which,[1] through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants.[2] Hundreds of sports exist, from those requiring only two participants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. Sport is generally recognised as activities which are based in physical athleticism or physical dexterity, with the largest major competitions such as the Olympic Games admitting only sports meeting this definition,[3] and other organisations such as the Council of Europe using definitions precluding activities without a physical element from classification as sports.
Wiki
April 8th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
So you guys are really going to tell me that Elvis Dummerville was a 4-3 RDE for the Donkeys last year?
At 5′11, 260lbs?
He was a 4th LB on the field, plain and simple.
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Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis aren’t big either, but they were base DEs for the Colts for years.
Now they’re going to split time between DE and OLB in Chuck Pagano’s scheme.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
Well the Olympics was the only part that really said anything.
Clearly you’re not suggesting that walking is not physical activity, are you?
How is swinging a golf club any less physical than swinging a baseball bat?
April 8th, 2012 at 10:30 pm
My definition of a sport — granted, it’s only mine, but one that I get a lot of people to agree with — is that a true sport is such that the actions of a participant can have a direct affect on the performance of an opponent. A sport must also be an athletic event.
Now whether or not something is an athletic event or endeavor is a different discussion. Athletics can definitely involve individual performance against some common objective.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
J,
You are arguing with the wrong dude. I agree. Baseball shouldn’t be considered a sport.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Weekend softball is a sport, but golf is not?
Cmon dude, really?
1st base and RF could literally go all game and not have to do ANYTHING remotely strenuous. Side shuffle 3 steps and catch the ball thrown right to you? Sit in right field and get no action all game?
April 8th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Car racing is not a sport IMHO.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
But u just said softball was a sport, so how can u now say baseball isn’t a sport?
Hmmmm…
April 8th, 2012 at 10:34 pm
I forgot that you may need to run while playing baseball.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
J,
Is bowling considered a sport?
April 8th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Sport is simply competition. Who’s the best at something.
Physical, yes. But in the sense that you are physically doing something.
Playing cards or dominoes wouldnt be considered sports because there is nothing physical about the competition.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Btw, people that play Softball try to stay active, and use it as a form of exercise.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
So Bowling and Billiards are considered sports?
April 8th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
Yes, bowling is technically a sport because you can compete, and it involves a physical action.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
I used to bowl better when I was drunk. I once bowled a 260 or 280 drunk as a skunk. It’s not a sport!
Stop it’
April 8th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
324.Just Fire Baby Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Bubba Watson is one of the most likable guys on the tour. After he one, those were a lot of young guys, like Ricky Fowler, just following him around rooting for him.
Love how quick he plays too. None of this address it, step back, send the caddy 30 yards up to go look at something, business. He just stands behind the ball for about 2 breaths, walks up, waggles once or twice and fires away.
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I heard Jim Nance say Bubba has never taken a golf lesson or ever watched video analyzing his golf swing.
That’s pretty cool.
I was rooting for Mickelson today. He’s my favorite golfer.
He kind of let me down today. I know he probably feels worse than me.
Interesting. IMO when it comes to the Raiders, I honestly think I feel worse about them losing games than they do.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
Not sports:
-Car racing, boat racing, horse racing, etc…
-Bowling, Billiards, and Golf
-any form of dancing
April 8th, 2012 at 10:45 pm
O,
Try walking 18 holes and then make the comparison to a softball game.
You are literally sitting down for half of a baseball game, man. And you’ re standing around in the outfield doing nothing for at least a 1/4 of the remaining rime, if not all of it.
You know you’re striking out half the time so you are not running the bases, bro, lol!
April 8th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
O,
Me and you on the lanes for 10 games. Winner takes home a grand.
100 frames throwing a 15lb ball ACCURATELY wouldn’t be “sport”?
I beg to differ.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
You don’t have to walk 18 holes. Use a damn cart like everyone else. lol
Walking is good, but I do that everyday. I didn’t know I was an athlete.
Dude, You need to excersise more.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
I could be pissy drunk nd run the 40 against you.
Would that be sport?
April 8th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
I don’t have time to exercise more.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Past my bedtime, bruh.
Hollar at ya tmw.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
J,
I havent been bowling in 6 or 7 years. Last time I bowled over 200 was 10 years ago. No Thank You!
April 8th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
I think a better argument would be who can be considered an “athlete”?
Is a bowler an “athlete”? Guys with beer bellies are some of the best bowlers.
As far as pool is concerned, some of the better ones are old, fat (Minnesota Fats) and they can shoot the ball with a cigarette in their mouth.
With Golf? Tiger Woods strikes me as an “athlete”-with his approach to the game and the shape he’s in.
Then you’ve got John Daly.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
You want to run a 40? I can do that! Winner takes home a grand?
April 8th, 2012 at 10:54 pm
Good night J.
April 8th, 2012 at 10:56 pm
You guys realize that professional hot dog eating is a sport?
ESPN had it as one of their headline stories when Kobiashi (sp.) won the Nathan’s contest.
I wouldn’t consider Kobiashi an “athlete”.
April 8th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Sapp owes more than $6.7 million to creditors, child support, and alimony? What an effing loser. This guy has no business criticizing anyone but himself. No wonder he’s such a b1tch. His own house in in disarray.
April 8th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
DJ,
Bar games are not sports. Eating is not a sport. I know my man J disagrees, but walking 18 holes and swinging on few balls while smoking weed, drinking, and talking is not a sport. Is Dancing at clubs/ bars a sport?
April 8th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
What about darts?
April 8th, 2012 at 11:33 pm
Not a sport.
April 9th, 2012 at 12:03 am
obviously NYG fans hate losing Tollefson
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1136343-ny-giants-stick-to-veteran-minimum-offers-tollefson-signs-with-oakland
April 9th, 2012 at 12:14 am
Tiger Woods is supposedly an “athlete.” But Tiger is weak. As soon as he faced adversity (his wife), he caved. Tiger was well on his way on possibly becoming a billionaire, and when he was caught womanizing he went all-to-heck. Tiger made Elin; she was a simple nanny for Sweden’s best golfer who was friends with Tiger. Now she is worth $100M. So what if Tiger had some g/f’s on the side? All rich men as powerful as Tiger have that. I don’t care what he did in his personal life.
I don’t know why Tiger didn’t just come right out and thumb his nose at his critics. Elin, was a bleach blonde: platinum bottle blonde with black eyebrows. How sick is that? If you ask me she used him, not vice-versa.
So the Tigre lost his Mojo, and has never gained back his self image because he never had one in the first place. He’s no longer an athlete, he’s a pathetic loser.
I vote for John Daly!
April 9th, 2012 at 2:38 am
Hardline:
Whether you like to admit it or not, it’s still Tiger that drives the sport — it ain’t Phil, Bubba, or Louie! Tiger just let his personal life get the better of him — he’s still got more money than anybody (except for maybe Bill Gates). Maybe he’ll still win another major or two — maybe not. It sounds like he’s getting his life straightened out, which is good. Wish that a certain Raiders quarterback had been able to do the same …!!
April 9th, 2012 at 4:52 am
Golf may not be as physically challenging than other sports, but it is still a sport. The definition of sport from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
sport (noun): a source of diversion : recreation
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sport
April 9th, 2012 at 4:54 am
Raider O Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
Not sports:
-Car racing, boat racing, horse racing, etc…
-Bowling, Billiards, and Golf
-any form of dancing
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Those are all sports.
April 9th, 2012 at 4:56 am
It looks like this blog could have really used Sullivan last night.
April 9th, 2012 at 5:17 am
GOOD MORNING NATION
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time to send the kids to school and
do a WAKE AND BAKE !!!!!
April 9th, 2012 at 5:28 am
353.Raider O Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Car racing is not a sport IMHO.
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You ever see any fat guys in auto racing? Nope, because they have to be athletic as hell to withstand the rigors of racing.
April 9th, 2012 at 5:30 am
Golf is a sport, and golfers are athletes.
I bet Tiger and Bubba Watson could kick Jason Campbell’s azz.
April 9th, 2012 at 5:32 am
I drove around in Vegas for 2 years without A/C in the car, and when I got home from a 45 minute commute home in the summer, I could feel my abs like they got a workout, lol.
April 9th, 2012 at 5:33 am
?? if you can drink beers while playing its a game.
if not its a sport !!! lol lol lol lol lol
April 9th, 2012 at 5:35 am
Well Maurice Clarett admitted he was drunk pretty much his whole freshman year, and he was the star player on a National Championship team.
He went to the Bronco’s and still was getting “his goose on” (google that phrase and it is all about Clarett) in camp.
April 9th, 2012 at 5:37 am
You can drink and play baseball.
April 9th, 2012 at 5:40 am
Everyone that says auto racing isnt a sport, I challenge you to drive a 3600lb car around a track at nearly 200mph. When the steering wheel breaks your wrist and you wreck, tell me those guys arent athletic.
April 9th, 2012 at 5:46 am
The best part of the Mo Clarett story, is when he refused a 416K signing bonus (he thought it was too small) and got a Ricky Williams incentive-laden contract (it had Pro Bowl language and 1,500 yard season incentives) with no guarantees.
I think he lasted 3 weeks before he got cut and literally only earned like $900 in per diem money.
April 9th, 2012 at 6:07 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
April 9th, 2012 at 6:09 am
$300 a week is like minimum wage at McDonalds these days, isn’t it?
Wow, I did not know about that. Clarett is a true idiot. At least JaMarcus got his.
April 9th, 2012 at 6:23 am
392.bcz24 Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 5:40 am
Everyone that says auto racing isnt a sport, I challenge you to drive a 3600lb car around a track at nearly 200mph. When the steering wheel breaks your wrist and you wreck, tell me those guys arent athletic.
you know, I give those guys credit, because it is one mistake and you can kill yourself (RIP Dale Earnhardt)…but…I still can’t watch it and not have ADD!
April 9th, 2012 at 6:25 am
Dam, San Antonio won 11 in a row…
April 9th, 2012 at 6:26 am
good morning Hwnrdr.
love Nascar racing!!
April 9th, 2012 at 6:28 am
Not a good weekend for mi Gigantes.
Three 1-run losses, and Buster Posey is not looking like much of an option to play catcher for too long. He was horrendous defensively yesterday.
April 9th, 2012 at 6:31 am
JFB, did he do one good thing though?…one of my friends posted on his FB “Welcome Back Buster Posey”
April 9th, 2012 at 6:31 am
good morning all
April 9th, 2012 at 6:32 am
MAKE ‘EM TURN RIGHT NOW AND THEN 4 CRY’N OUT LOUD!!
April 9th, 2012 at 6:36 am
It was a great weekend for the Tampa Bay Rays, sweeping the Yanks. Yanks and Red Sux are both 0-3.
April 9th, 2012 at 6:37 am
And the A’s lost 2 more to the friggen Mariners!
April 9th, 2012 at 6:38 am
Buster can still rake, he is somewhere around .450 so far.
Just defensively it is an issue, and can’t move him to first because Brandon Belt is there, and is a stud both offensively and defensively. Can’t move him to 3rd, we got Panda over there.
I think Posey is going to play LF before long.
April 9th, 2012 at 6:40 am
Cespedes looks great for the A’s. He should probably be the A’s All-star rep.
Too bad Brad Pitt is going to trade him in about a year and half to Florida for some “promising” young arms.
April 9th, 2012 at 6:41 am
406.Just Fire Baby Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 6:40 am
Cespedes looks great for the A’s. He should probably be the A’s All-star rep.
Too bad Brad Pitt is going to trade him in about a year and half to Florida for some “promising” young arms.
I know right? Cespedes is a beast right now!!!
April 9th, 2012 at 6:45 am
I wonder if Cespedes has his “Jobu”?
April 9th, 2012 at 6:55 am
Who do you want the Raiders to draft at #95 ???
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April 9th, 2012 at 6:57 am
Cespedes is a beast right now!!!
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He does have a rather long-lengthy swing, so I expect teams to start soft-tossing him junk low and away, but so far so good.
Definately proved he can crush major-league fastballs.
April 9th, 2012 at 6:58 am
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
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April 9th, 2012 at 7:02 am
good morning AM crew!!
hope you all had a wonderful Easter.
love the comments by Kirk, Sweep the Leg & AW
April 9th, 2012 at 7:05 am
Tollefson got 2-years $2.5 million, eh?
I can live with that. My prediction was he’d get 2-years $3 million with the Titans
I guess Dave really did want to play for the Raiders. As long as we’d match whatever other offers he had on the table
Everybody who sits down with Reggie, walks away impressed
April 9th, 2012 at 7:05 am
We had chants like “Blood makes grass grow–kill, kill kill.” (our stadium was much like the Raiders…always had sand and dirt in it)
I once told a reporter that my ultimate goal in the game was to decapitate someone from the opposing team—pick up their head, find their parents and toss it towards them.
I knew because of my size; football would end in college–but I also figured a statement like that would def get me some interviews. The thing is, hitting someone as HARD AS YOU CAN, making them feel the pains a turmoil of your life is the EXACT SAME THING as trying to injure someone–which is why football is so cool, you can assault ppl with out getting arrested. Besides, if you back off or pu$$yfoot–that is indeed when most injuries happen.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:07 am
Yeremiah Bell, anyone?
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/09/jets-patriots-and-eagles-are-options-for-yeremiah-bell/
April 9th, 2012 at 7:11 am
I knew because of my size; football would end in college–but I also figured a statement like that would def get me some interviews. The thing is, hitting someone as HARD AS YOU CAN, making them feel the pains a turmoil of your life is the EXACT SAME THING as trying to injure someone–which is why football is so cool, you can assault ppl with out getting arrested. Besides, if you back off or pu$$yfoot–that is indeed when most injuries happen.
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If the former players weren’t suing the NFL, than this bounty thing would be laughed off by Goodell.
But since they are, he has to take a big public stance on it. There are billions, with a B, at stake here.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:12 am
Tollefson is going to be a nice replacement for Scott/Moss. I like that he’s versatile and a good special teamer. Do you think Moss may still be in play, or is he yesterday’s news?
April 9th, 2012 at 7:13 am
Right now, there is no news on Moss, but it was reported, and I can’t remember from who, that Moss may still be resigned!
April 9th, 2012 at 7:14 am
Do you think Moss may still be in play, or is he yesterday’s news?
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@G123
somebody said he’s visiting the Broncos!
April 9th, 2012 at 7:16 am
@Hwnrdr
It’s still conceivable that the Raiders will re-sign veteran end Jarvis Moss at some point – Steve Corkran
Saturday, April 7th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
April 9th, 2012 at 7:16 am
Moss was a major disappointment last year.
He made one nice preseason play, he got Priest to hype him up, than he preceeded to play like garbage 95% of the time.
He was completely schooled by the Bronco’s and Tebow in that home game last year. Him and Wimbley.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:17 am
I like Chapman as our #95 we are thin at lb and nt, the linebackers we have are fairly young but all our hogs are older Kelly and seymore which makes me believe regmac gets us Chapman new young blood.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:21 am
Cool trivia item of the day:
Feb. 22, 1982: the day that both Spencer and Bartell
were born.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:22 am
Can we get Chapman in the 4th round? Maybe if we trade up?
Coming off the knee injury, and being really a 2 down, one trick pony, not sure if that represents good “value” at #95.
The only reason he has some added “value” to us, is because we don’t have anybody like him on the roster. The other teams that do, probably don’t look at him as an option in the first 100 picks.
My threecents there.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:25 am
@JFB
Jarvis Moss is exactly like the rest of our defense. terribly inconsistent. looks really good in some games, absolutely awful in others. Makes it tough for Reggie & Dennis to decide which players to keep and which ones to pitch out the back door imo.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:25 am
BREAKING NEWS:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8282cc1b/article/raiders-gm-mckenzie-cost-of-palmer-trade-doesnt-bother-me?module=HP11_around-the-league
April 9th, 2012 at 7:29 am
more Reggie:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/peter_king/04/08/mmqb/index.html
April 9th, 2012 at 7:30 am
Hey guys, I just heard a catchy new tune on FM radio this morning…..goes something like this:
You can’t touch this
You can’t touch this
You can’t touch this
You can’t touch this
You can’t touch this
My my my music hits me so hard
Makes me say “oh my lord”
Stop, Hammer time!
April 9th, 2012 at 7:32 am
Dakota….lol
April 9th, 2012 at 7:33 am
@Dakota
who sings that?
Master Beeecham ???
April 9th, 2012 at 7:36 am
LOL, I remember during that SD game on New Year’s that Hammer got up and lip synced to his “Oaktown” song! He was a couple rows down and to the left of us!
April 9th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Spencer and barrtel are rated pretty decent in Madden 12, does any one know if porter cb from saints signed with a team yet???
April 9th, 2012 at 7:37 am
SUSPEND PORTET !!!
April 9th, 2012 at 7:37 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 7:33 am
@Dakota
who sings that?
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I think it was some white guy…..maybe Clint Black?
April 9th, 2012 at 7:38 am
What is Reggie Mck gonna say? He’s gotta hope that CP3 actually costs us another first round pick. That’s the only way that trade doesn’t go down as a horrible trade for the Raiders.
If CP3 costs us a #1 pick, I’d be overjoyed with the tradeoff, even if it’s not a Superbowl berth. I think everyone is pretty much of the mind that we lost a 2nd rounder next year.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:39 am
432.DEATHROW 55 Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Spencer and barrtel are rated pretty decent in Madden 12, does any one know if porter cb from saints signed with a team yet???
Porter went to the Donks!
April 9th, 2012 at 7:39 am
Portet signed with the Devern Brocons.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:39 am
Hwrdr,
Is that the song that they play at the games? “Oak-toooowwwwwwn, Oak-toowwwn”??
This was many years ago, but I remember they would always play that during commercial breaks. I didn’t know it was Hammer.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:40 am
nothing left to talk about till august.. Preparing for hybernation..
April 9th, 2012 at 7:41 am
I heard Bartell was pretty happy with the defensive playbook, reading about a 1/3 of the way through. This won’t be the typical AD defense.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:42 am
438.Just Fire Baby Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 7:39 am
Hwrdr,
Is that the song that they play at the games? “Oak-toooowwwwwwn, Oak-toowwwn”??
This was many years ago, but I remember they would always play that during commercial breaks. I didn’t know it was Hammer.
Yup, that’s the one, and yes, that is Hammer!
April 9th, 2012 at 7:43 am
440.guest123 Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 7:41 am
I heard Bartell was pretty happy with the defensive playbook, reading about a 1/3 of the way through. This won’t be the typical AD defense.
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You mean the playbook that took the Patriots about 15 minutes to break down in the film room a couple of years back?
That was a low point.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:44 am
That was off his one wanna be gangsta rap album…after Too Legit
April 9th, 2012 at 7:45 am
And the one it took SD to rip us apart from teh start, with Rivers saying, “I can’t believe they got that on film!”
April 9th, 2012 at 7:45 am
That was a low point.
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Yep, lol Agree.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Too $hort has a Oakland song too, probably better than that mc hammer schiit!!!!
April 9th, 2012 at 7:46 am
That’s when he signed with Suge Knight.
He had the It’s all Good video, where he was trying to be hard, wearing a beanie and all.
And also of course, Pumps and Bumps or whatever, where he was prancing around in a speedo.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:46 am
does any one know if porter cb from saints signed with a team yet???
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Denver
April 9th, 2012 at 7:50 am
I think it was some white guy…..maybe Clint Black?
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LOL @ Lakota!
April 9th, 2012 at 7:52 am
AD, may he rest in peace, had a hard time recruiting anyone to come to Oakland unless it was a player on their last legs or he had to grossly overpay to get them. Whatever loyalty leftover from the previous regimes of the Raiders heyday had been replaced by opportunistic goons like Warren Sapp and lazy oafs like JaMarcus Russell. Even the wounded horses like Javon Walker were taking their spot in the gravy train. It was maddening to watch even though it wasn’t mine or anyone elses money. Al believed in these guys, “his guys”, and they weren’t loyal to anything but the paycheck.
Reggie Mck is 5 for 5, batting 1,000 on every free agent that visits him. You can’t ask for more than that. And he’s gotten these additions on a disciplined budget plan. Somehow he convinced some decent players to take a chance on the Raiders for reasons other than breaking the bank or as an alternative to playing in the Arena league.
Props to Reggie Mck this offseason!
April 9th, 2012 at 7:56 am
Wow, Mavs and Odom parting ways….kind of….so the Lakers traded Odom to the Mavs and in return got a pick they parlayed into Jordan Hill, and a salary cap exemption they sat on like greedy buttfks, and the Mavs got a player with a homely wife, fked up Dad, and who simply lost his mojo.
What a monumental trade!
In the words of Vick the Crick…..”Lamaaaaaaaaaaaaar, return to the Lakers……..Lamaaaaaaaaaaaar……this is where your inner warrior can be released!……Lamaaaaaaaaaaar!”
We will always love you with the Lakers Lamar…..and we know you have been through a lot in your life. Come back where you can have success…..but you will have to play of the NBA minimum…..hope you saved your $$$$$.
April 9th, 2012 at 7:56 am
446.DEATHROW 55 Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Too $hort has a Oakland song too, probably better than that mc hammer schiit!!!!
That is true!
April 9th, 2012 at 7:57 am
lol, fkn phone!
April 9th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Anyone think that Reggie is done until the draft?
April 9th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Will check back in once I am in front of an actual computer!
April 9th, 2012 at 7:59 am
@Hwnrdr
how bout them Lakers?
LOL
Clippers are catching up to you!!
and you still have to face OKC once, Dallas once and the Spurs 3 times
April 9th, 2012 at 7:59 am
Vegas,
387, I can beat Tiger, so that means I’m a better athlete?!
What kind of logic is that?
April 9th, 2012 at 8:00 am
hwnrdr Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Anyone think that Reggie is done until the draft?
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I think so. But I’d expect him to harbor some of the remaining cap in anticipation of the surprise post-draft cuts. Some fellas outta work will be calling up Reggie.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:00 am
Go Clippers!!
April 9th, 2012 at 8:00 am
Lakers will be #5 seed in the West
April 9th, 2012 at 8:00 am
450. it’s always pissed me off that guys like namdi or wimbley, who al grossly overpaid, didnt show any loyalty to the old man on their next contract.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:02 am
Just be happy with that “amazing” 6 game winning streak clippers…
April 9th, 2012 at 8:04 am
461, agreed. It’s not necessarily their fault that AD insisted on overpaying them. Throw Routt into that group as well. What would you do if someone decided to pay you 3 years of your normal salary to work somewhere else doing the same job? Loyalty kinda goes out the window at some point, right?
April 9th, 2012 at 8:05 am
456.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 7:59 am
@Hwnrdr
how bout them Lakers?
LOL
Clippers are catching up to you!!
and you still have to face OKC once, Dallas once and the Spurs 3 times
Yeah well…dumba** Bynum acting like a ____ and getting ejected, and then Kobe didn’t play Saturday night and still dumped over a 100 on Phoenix. Yes, brutal schedule coming up, but we’ll be fine! Never expected a Championship this year. If it does happen, I won’t be the only one surprised!
April 9th, 2012 at 8:09 am
it’s always pissed me off that guys like namdi or wimbley, who al grossly overpaid, didnt show any loyalty to the old man on their next contract.
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huh??
by loyalty you mean take less than Al is willing to offer?
blame their agents or blame Al Davis himself for those “out of whack” contracts!
to NFL players, it’s a business. Ask Raider O
if he can get $20,000 for a used car that is only worth $5,000 he’s going to do it!
ever heard that phrase “theres a sucker born every minute?”
April 9th, 2012 at 8:10 am
463. Today? Yes.. Sadly. But in Als day ppl showed loyalty to guys who give you a life like that.. Kids today sk..
April 9th, 2012 at 8:10 am
Bcz,
If car racing is a sport, then horse jockeys are athletes too. Forget the fact that they lack muscles, throw up/ bulimic , and my little daughter can beat most of them (using Vegas’ logic).
April 9th, 2012 at 8:11 am
Reggie Mck is no sucker
April 9th, 2012 at 8:12 am
Setting in a sauna makes you sweat too, but that doesn’t make you an athlete.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:12 am
my dart team has a sponser, does that make it a sport ??
April 9th, 2012 at 8:14 am
I agree with RR. Can’t blame Wimbley for doing the best thing for himself, which is go to another good team, get a good contract, and still get paid $6.5 million from your prev employer.
What’s the problem?
April 9th, 2012 at 8:14 am
Reggie Mck is no sucker
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exactly. Al Davis was easily persuaded by players
I bet the old man was one of the many suckers who voted for Prez BO as well. Al could never pass up “potential” for production
April 9th, 2012 at 8:15 am
Thats why the mob is sucsessful.. Loyalty to the family.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:15 am
I don’t think it has anything to do with “today’s kids” perse.
I think there are psychological experiments that discuss what happens to trained visious guard dogs once they get a diet of porterhouses and t-bones. They get soft and lose their edge. A dog, most loyal of creatures loses his loyalty to his master.
Al should have known better, you can’t change a ho into a housewife is another adage that rings true.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:16 am
Mike,
It makes it more fun and cheaper, but it’s not a sport.
Btw, who sponsors a dart team?
April 9th, 2012 at 8:20 am
I don’t blame Wimbley a bit. I’d do the same in his shoes. Take the cash and dash while it’s on the table. Look at suckers like M Clarett, who ended up with $900 and turned down $400K+ that was sitting there laying on the table. Dumb jocks deserve their fate. I’m talking about Warring Sapp here too.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Everbody looking for greener pastures.. The grass is greenest where you water it..
April 9th, 2012 at 8:22 am
Can’t blame Wimbley for doing the best thing for himself, which is go to another good team, get a good contract, and still get paid $6.5 million from your prev employer.
What’s the problem?
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Raider O,
some of these guys don’t understand. put yourselves in Kam’s shoes. your boss, the man who traded for you and made you a starter and gave you a big contract passes away.
New CEO, General Manager & Direct Supervisor have been hired.
They want to pay you HALF of what you’re making right now, before you even get a chance to showcase your skills in this new defense, ran by somebody other than Al Davis or Chuck Bresnahan. Regardless of “market value” , thats an insult. a slap in the face. Kam was willing to do the same thing that Seymour, Huff, Palmer & Curry did – restructure. He just wasn’t willing to take a paycut. We could have restructured him and saved money against the cap. He was all for that, just didn’t want a pay reduction. who would??
Wimbley was in line for one last payday. Either finishing out the contract Al Davis gave him, or signing with another team and pocketing an extra $6.5 million in the process.
win/win for him. I don’t see how that makes him un-loyal? Kam Wimbley has no history with McKenzie, Allen or Tarver. Who says he wouldn’t have been loyal to Al Davis, Hue Jackson & Chuck Bresnahan?
April 9th, 2012 at 8:23 am
LOL LOL… just a local bar !! and correct.. darts is not a sport, its a night in the bar with your buds getting drun…whoops, cant talk about that !!
April 9th, 2012 at 8:23 am
477.Marks hair Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Everbody looking for greener pastures.. The grass is greenest where you water it..
And it dies after when you pee on it!
April 9th, 2012 at 8:25 am
478. I get it. Im just board.. Fk the offseason.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:25 am
hwnrdr Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 8:23 am
477.Marks hair Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Everbody looking for greener pastures.. The grass is greenest where you water it..
And it dies after when you pee on it!
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guess thats why no grass grows around the deck on the back of my house !! lol lol lol lol
April 9th, 2012 at 8:26 am
RRS,
No Heatles updates????
Think they’ll get that ring this year?
Or are you too busy following the Lakers?
April 9th, 2012 at 8:26 am
@ hwnrdr
you should have been a poet!
April 9th, 2012 at 8:27 am
No Heatles updates????
Think they’ll get that ring this year?
***
@Jhill, I hope so
Go Heat!!
April 9th, 2012 at 8:29 am
RR,
Don’t forget that paycut is a demotion.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:30 am
My cuz is huge titan fan and is so pumped they picked up wimbly, I told him to prepare to be disappointed when he’s lined up in front of a good left tackle or even just a decent lt will man handle his undersized asssz. Plus they paying him 6 mil a yr so I can forsee some upset fans when the product doesn’t match the price.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:31 am
Mike,
When you say the local bar is sponsoring your team, does that mean they give you free beer?
LOL
April 9th, 2012 at 8:31 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/09/appeal-rulings-could-come-monday-or-tuesday-player-discipline-this-week/
Attn: Raider O
if Vilma is suspended 8 games and the Saints decide that they are done with him, would you trade a 5th this year or perhaps a guy like Mike Mitchell to get him ??
I know you mentioned JV sometime last week..
April 9th, 2012 at 8:32 am
$6 million is a good salary for Wimbley IMO.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:33 am
How much do you think Barkley got paid to do that commercial in a dress?
April 9th, 2012 at 8:35 am
My last image of Wimbly was him chasing criss Johnson, he was running like a caveman as fast as he could and getting farther and farther away, dmac will make him look look like an idiot in open space on the edge.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:36 am
they do !! one to start the night and one at half time !!(half time is after the 6th match)
and we get a t-shirt with their name on it !!
we play for the Hole in the wall . should have names the place “ready to cave in dump” !!but it is what it is.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:36 am
@Jhill, I hope so
Go Heat!!
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So which Heatle gets traded when they lose to the Knicks in the first round?
April 9th, 2012 at 8:36 am
RR,
I like Vilma a lot, and I think he is a great fit for for 4-3 WLB. I think most teams will wait for him to get cut because of his suspension. Also, the Saints signed all those LBs, so he will get cut soon.
I wouldn’t trade for him, but I will make him an offer when he becomes a FA.
I think MM should get another chance.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:36 am
484.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 8:26 am
@ hwnrdr
you should have been a poet!
Interesting enough…I actually got an award for it in high school!
April 9th, 2012 at 8:37 am
Hwnrdr Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 7:56 am
446.DEATHROW 55 Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Too $hort has a Oakland song too, probably better than that mc hammer schiit!!!!
That is true!
—–
Notin like the Luniz!
April 9th, 2012 at 8:37 am
482.R8ER MIKE Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 8:25 am
hwnrdr Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 8:23 am
477.Marks hair Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Everbody looking for greener pastures.. The grass is greenest where you water it..
And it dies after when you pee on it!
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guess thats why no grass grows around the deck on the back of my house !! lol lol lol lol
LMAO!!!
April 9th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Mike,
LMAO
You living life you old bastard. You are my hero.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:40 am
I actually got an award for it in high school!
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@hwnrdr
you wrote “The Autumn Wind” in 1974
true or false ???
April 9th, 2012 at 8:42 am
LOL, that was the year I became a fan…
I wish!
April 9th, 2012 at 8:45 am
Wimbley will get 10 sacks this season with Tenn. I’m sure they will not ask him to cover TEs.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:47 am
We traded for him to play RDE, but like ET said, due to our need for LBs, he was moved to SLB.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:49 am
Tollefson adds depth to the DE position, but he can’t replace Wimbley. You don’t bring in a guy with 10 sacks in 5 seasons to replace a guy who has 42 sacks in 6 seasons.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Shaunasty gets 12 sacks, Houston another 10 sacks, Kelly and seymore get to the qb and the addition of Chapman as our nt will collapse the Pocket, fugg wimbley he will now be dressed as a smurf on Sundays, real men wear black.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:52 am
Raider O Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Mike,
LMAO
You living life you old bastard.
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lol lol lo .. yes i am !! divorce was well worth it !!
highly recommend second marriages. seems like they work out a lot better than the first !! lol lol lol
April 9th, 2012 at 8:52 am
True, O…but Tollefson was a rotational player and only started 2 games last year due to injuries in Osi and Tuck…who knows what we can get from this guy if full time? I think he plays same role here though…he wanted to come home!
April 9th, 2012 at 8:52 am
So which Heatle gets traded when they lose to the Knicks in the first round?
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@Jhill
after the Heat win a Championship, I think they can part ways with Harris, Jones, Anthony, Pittman, Curry & Howard
April 9th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Mike,
LOL
Divorce? Maybe I should try it.
LOL
April 9th, 2012 at 8:56 am
Divorce sucks if u have kids with the bicch, hard to adjust to that.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:57 am
Hwnrdr,
I think Wimbley will prove his worth this season. The guy was asked to do a lot with us. He was asked to set the edge, drop and cover, and rush the passer. Wimbley is not a LB, he is a DE/ nickel pass rusher.
April 9th, 2012 at 8:57 am
worked wonders for me !!
first ole lady said no way to a motorcycle,
second ole lady said lets go get bikes!!
so yep, i got mine and shes got hers !!
April 9th, 2012 at 8:57 am
Wimbley will get 10 sacks this season with Tenn. I’m sure they will not ask him to cover TEs.
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Raider O,
it’s amazing that Raider fans think Wimbley will give the same production for any other DC not named Chuck Bresnahan, who wasn’t in the NFL when Davis hired him and isn’t in the NFL right now … same can be said for his position coach Greg Biekert
April 9th, 2012 at 8:57 am
I keep my kids.
April 9th, 2012 at 9:00 am
The more I look at the NT position in this coming draft…I don’t think Chapman (316 lbs.) or Alameda (336lbs.) will be there at #95.
We need to start looking at ILB’s and OLB’s position for our 3rd RD pick. We could pick up a NT in the 6-7 RD…like
Nicolas Jean-Baptisie (335lbs.) from Baylor or Hebron “Loni” Fangupo (330lbs) from USC/BYU.
April 9th, 2012 at 9:00 am
RR,
I agree with ET. You really can’t blame that one on Chucky (trust me I tried), but we didn’t have quality LBs capable of starting. We had Groves, Goethel, and R Brown.
April 9th, 2012 at 9:02 am
@Mike
I worked with this lady once who was divorced and re-married and gave me a chicks perspective on it
she said “the first time you marry for love and the second time you marry for money.”
I’ve had a bunch of chicks echo that statement..
what is a guy’s perspective??
April 9th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Raider O Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 8:57 am
I keep my kids.
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yeah the weekend dad stuff sucked but my son is 18 now and lives with me, so its all good !!
April 9th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Good Morning Raider fans!
Jeez… wish the draft would hurry up and get here!!
I hope we get NT, DL, LB and some undrafted FA gems!
it will interesting to see how our first post Al draft goes down.
April 9th, 2012 at 9:06 am
RR.. first time for love and dumb luck
second time for sex,money,and health insurance !!
April 9th, 2012 at 9:07 am
I would venture to guess that Kam Wimbley would be a better player for ANY others coaches than Chuck Bresnahan & Greg Biekert in ANY other scheme than Al Davis’ …
I mean, the guy even has JaMarcus wearing #55 starting right next to him!
April 9th, 2012 at 9:08 am
first time for love and dumb luck
second time for sex,money,and health insurance !!
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@Mike
so really, dudes & chicks look at it the same way?
April 9th, 2012 at 9:08 am
So for a chicks perspective, money outweighs love? Hmmm…
April 9th, 2012 at 9:13 am
So for a chicks perspective, money outweighs love? Hmmm…
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@Hwnrdr
yes- but only if they’ve been burned a few times..heartbroken
then they move on, find somebody they can tolerate who’ll make them financially secure. I don’t think any ladies wanna work 2 or 3 jobs and take care of a kid by themselves
April 9th, 2012 at 9:14 am
Kam Wimbley was brought here to be the SLB, not a DE.
Sorry, but unless Kam comes up with a counter move to that shoulder dip, he is not coming anywhere close to 10 sacks this year.
April 9th, 2012 at 9:16 am
Was looking at Allen’s defensive teams stats from last year and the DL didn’t have any stats at all.
All the sacks and impact plays were made by the LBs.
April 9th, 2012 at 9:17 am
@Mike
so really, dudes & chicks look at it the same way?
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second wife has a great job with great pay and benefits, and can suck the chrome off a trailer hitch!!
win win for me !!! and she likes to drink and smoke too !! what a plus !!
April 9th, 2012 at 9:19 am
LOL @ Mike
glad you’re happy bro. Congrats!
April 9th, 2012 at 9:19 am
[...] more and more confidence in the Oakland Raiders‘ general manager, Reggie McKenzie. The latest move involves defensive end Dave Tolllefson who signed a two-year contract guaranteeing $1.5 million [...]
April 9th, 2012 at 9:20 am
Love is overrated!
April 9th, 2012 at 9:24 am
Love is overrated!
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LOL!
You think so?
April 9th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Mike = ODB!
LOL
April 9th, 2012 at 9:25 am
O,
You “love” making money.
Overrated?
April 9th, 2012 at 9:25 am
J,
I know so.
LOL
April 9th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Leave money out of it. Completely different.
Money makes you more money and makes you happy. Love cost you money, but it makes you sad.
April 9th, 2012 at 9:30 am
r8eray Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 9:00 am
The more I look at the NT position in this coming draft…I don’t think Chapman (316 lbs.) or Alameda (336lbs.) will be there at #95.
We need to start looking at ILB’s and OLB’s position for our 3rd RD pick. We could pick up a NT in the 6-7 RD…like
Nicolas Jean-Baptisie (335lbs.) from Baylor or Hebron “Loni” Fangupo (330lbs) from USC/BYU.
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I hear ya R8eray…
I hope Chapman is still avail at 95…I think we need some new blood on the D line first, add LB’s second.
I like the guys you have listed…the kid from Baylor would be a great pick as well in 3rd to 4th rounds. Seems to be Motivated and hardworking.
April 9th, 2012 at 9:33 am
O,
I know you’re a big ole pimp and all, but love is far from overrated.# 1 business in the world, bruh.
April 9th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Raiders run a 4-3…
Who are the starters?
Houston, Seymour, Kelly, Sho-Nasty?
Bryant, Seymour, Kelly, Sho-Nasty?
Or?
April 9th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Go Dodger Blue!
April 9th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Raider O Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Mike = ODB!
LOL
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lol lol lol .. i take that !! lol lol lol
April 9th, 2012 at 9:35 am
J Hill Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 9:33 am
O,
I know you’re a big ole pimp and all, but love is far from overrated.# 1 business in the world, bruh.
**********
i thought that was sex J Hill ??
April 9th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Raiders run a 4-3…
Who are the starters?
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Dummerville was the RDE for Denver last year. All 5′11, 260lbs of him.
I guess we’ll have a LB posing as RDE this season.
April 9th, 2012 at 9:40 am
J Hill, lol at the Giants…0-3 last in the NL West!
April 9th, 2012 at 9:43 am
J,
People used (still do in some cultutes) to get married based on fit/ match, and not based on love. Ever heard “real love comes after marriage”?
April 9th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Was looking at Allen’s defensive teams stats from last year and the DL didn’t have any stats at all.
All the sacks and impact plays were made by the LBs.
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@Jhill
2011 Donkey Sack #’s
Von Miller 11.5
Elvis Dumervil 9.5
DJ Williams 5
Ryan McBean 4
Robert Ayers 3
Brian Dawkins 3
Jonathan Wilhite 2
Jason Hunter 1
Quinton Carter 1
April 9th, 2012 at 9:46 am
545.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Was looking at Allen’s defensive teams stats from last year and the DL didn’t have any stats at all.
All the sacks and impact plays were made by the LBs.
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@Jhill
2011 Donkey Sack #’s
Von Miller 11.5
Elvis Dumervil 9.5
DJ Williams 5
Ryan McBean 4
Robert Ayers 3
Brian Dawkins 3
Jonathan Wilhite 2
Jason Hunter 1
Quinton Carter 1
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Thought this was interesting from the Wheeler Q&A…
Q: How is the defense catered to your style of play?
Wheeler: Coach Tarver told me there was going to be a lot of blitzing, just a lot of mixing up things, not just standing still in Cover 2 like I did in with the Indianapolis Colts for awhile. Nothing against that, we had a great offense that kept the lead a lot. We were able to sit back in Cover 2 and rush the passer a lot because teams had to catch up, and we had two great defensive ends that did that. But I also like to rush the passer and everything from the linebacker position and coach Tarver told me that it would be some of that going on.
April 9th, 2012 at 9:49 am
i thought that was sex J Hill ??
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Me too?
Isn’t that what we were talking about, lol?
April 9th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Ever heard “real love comes after marriage”?
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See 547
April 9th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Wheeler had 2 sacks in 4 years with the Colts
Curry had 5.5 sacks in his first 2 years with the Hawks and then none last season …
Under Jason Tarver, they could each have 7 sacks next season imo
April 9th, 2012 at 9:50 am
lol lol lol … close enough !!
April 9th, 2012 at 9:52 am
@Jhill
2011 Donkey Sack #’s
Von Miller 11.5
Elvis Dumervil 9.5
DJ Williams 5
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Like I said, all the sacks were made by the LBs.
April 9th, 2012 at 9:52 am
LOL J.
There is a difference between lust and love. I thought we were talking about Love. You know that feeling that makes you do dumb things like getting married in your 20’s.
April 9th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Lust got me in trouble, but love got me married!
April 9th, 2012 at 9:55 am
You know that feeling that makes you do dumb things like getting married in your 20’s.
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That would be lust, my friend.
April 9th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Raider O Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 9:20 am
Love is overrated!
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@ Raider O
I know you claim to be a religious man. I don’t know what religion, nor will I ask you to declare that on this blog … However, “God is love”
Link & Source = The Bible
April 9th, 2012 at 9:58 am
O,
Let me help you out here.
You love your kids.
You lust after your wife/woman/girlfried/escort.
There is not one mutual feeling I can think of that I share for my wife and my daughters
April 9th, 2012 at 9:59 am
RR,
You know my religion. I’m Muslim.
That’s different. That’s the ultimate unconditional love. I’m sure you are not comparing human love to God’s.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:01 am
Wow!!! Did NFL.com just do an article on the 2007 Draft Re-Do just to make us cry?
When you see that photo of Calvin Johnson with that Raiders logo in front of his chest, I just want to cry.LOL!!!!
http://www.nfl.com/
April 9th, 2012 at 10:02 am
***GM McKenzie comments on the Palmer trade! NFL.COM***
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Raiders GM McKenzie: Cost of Palmer trade doesn’t bother meBy Gregg Rosenthal NFL.com
Around The League editor
Published: April 9, 2012 at 09:23 a.m. Updated: April 9, 2012 at 09:58 a.m. Print Friend(s) Email Your Email Send Email By Gregg Rosenthal NFL.com League goes through Payton’s book before appealChicago hope: QB Cutler needs Bears’ offensive line to improveMore Columns > Former Oakland Raiders coach Hue Jackson behaved in 2011 like a man who wasn’t thinking long term. He knew that he might have to make the playoffs in 2011 to keep his job with a new power structure arriving in Oakland, so Jackson went all-in.
It didn’t work. The Raiders missed the playoffs despite giving up a first- and second-round pick for Carson Palmer. Jackson was canned, and new general manager Reggie McKenzie inherited a team with no high draft picks and even less salary cap space.
The Raiders have widely been derided for the Palmer move. It’s hard to imagine a methodical personnel man like McKenzie making such a maneuver, but he insists he has no problem with how things went down last season in Oakland.
“You can beat that doggone story ’til it’s worn out,” McKenzie told Peter King in this week’s Monday Morning Quarterback. “But I know this: We’ve got a quarterback we think can win the division and take us to the playoffs. Losing a one and a two doesn’t bother me one bit.”
McKenzie is wholeheartedly supporting Palmer because he doesn’t have a choice. What else can he really say? McKenzie can’t admit that the Raiders gave up too much for a player who too often looks like a league average starting quarterback. This is the hand McKenzie was dealt. We highly doubt he would have made the same trade.
“Never thought, ‘Woe is me,”’ McKenzie said about taking the job in Oakland. “I just figured, ‘We’ll find players.’”
McKenzie has done a nice job thus far making tough decisions and signing some low-cost free agents. His ability to find players, however, is less important this season than the ability of Palmer to prove he was worthy of such a big investment.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:03 am
You people are comparing loving women to loving God, your kids, and money?! Not the same IMO.
I can divorce my wife, but I can’t divorce my kids.
God will love me regardless of what I do. He created me.
Money is money! Leave love out of it.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:05 am
That’s the ultimate unconditional love
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“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4″
thats what we call the marriage scripture because usually you make that vow prior to sealing the deal. I agree with Jhill. I think people get confused a lot because lust has that special ability to cloud your judgement and commit to something you may not ultimately be prepared for. Sort of like Al Davis with 40 times, contracts & former 1st rounders!!
April 9th, 2012 at 10:06 am
To have a successful marriage, you need 3 things:
1) she must be your best friend
2) she must be your business partner
3) (most important), she must be your lover.
The third is like icing on the cake, but it’s what’s makes the cake in the first place.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:09 am
RR,
LOL at the Al example. Good one bro.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:10 am
I can divorce my wife, but I can’t divorce my kids.
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@ Raider O
a lot of guys do!
they either do it at the same time as split with wife or leave her when she’s pregnant to go bang the 18 year old receptionist. Glad you’re not one of those dudes
April 9th, 2012 at 10:12 am
3) (most important), she must be your lover.
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How can the “most important” thing be 3rd on your list?
April 9th, 2012 at 10:14 am
I love my wife. But I can envision one day her leaving me. Or I her. It would hurt for sure. But my kids will be in my heart forever. That I can agree with. There’s something about blood.
Kids are forever regardless of anything else.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:16 am
RR,
They are not real men. A real man doesn’t leave his own kids/ blood.
I can’t function/ live without my kid. She is my life. God gave me a lot bro, but that was the ultimate gift.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:16 am
J Hill Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 10:12 am
3) (most important), she must be your lover.
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How can the “most important” thing be 3rd on your list?
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not 3rd in importance, but third sequentially. friends first, business partners 2nd, and lovers third. Each is a platform to build on.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:18 am
To have a successful marriage, you need 3 things:
1) she must be your best friend
2) she must be your business partner
3) (most important), she must be your lover.
The third is like icing on the cake, but it’s what’s makes the cake in the first place.
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@G123
agree, with a slight amendment. I could care less what my wife does for work or if she works. same goes for me, she just wants to be provided for, by whatever means necessary. Key point there is having eachothers back no matter what. Gotta support eachother in good times & bad. Cant be fighting all the time, just because you didn’t get your way. it takes some being selfless & humble. I care about my wife and I want to make her happy. my needs are always second to hers, and vice versa. it drives me nuts that she takes so long to get ready, but I know she wants to look good for me. gotta have a mutual respect and treat her like u wanna be treated.
Also for me faith/beliefs was important. I couldn’t marry a heathen.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:20 am
560.Raider O Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 10:03 am
You people are comparing loving women to loving God, your kids, and money?! Not the same IMO.
I can divorce my wife, but I can’t divorce my kids.
God will love me regardless of what I do. He created me.
Money is money! Leave love out of it.
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RO – Marriage is not easy but that thought process is not correct brother.
For those who believe in God there are two covenants you will enter. One is the covenant with the church before God, professing to follow Jesus Christ as a Christian. And, two is the covenant that you make before God when you enter the covenant of marriage with your wife.
Both are very important and both get attacked very hard by Satan. I know it is not always easy to love the wifee. There is no way you can love God with your whole heart and not love your wife or your children’s Mother.
When you marry your flesh and your wife’s flesh becomes one body. When you divorce it is like splitting your flesh in half. That is why it takes most people a long time to heal after they divorce.
Search your heart brother! : )
April 9th, 2012 at 10:22 am
CJ Legend 34 = wise
April 9th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Did Oprah buy this blog or something?
WTF is going on in here??????!!!!!!!!
April 9th, 2012 at 10:24 am
Did Oprah buy this blog or something?
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@Dakota
close, Tom Cruise
i’m floating!!
April 9th, 2012 at 10:24 am
#562:
Sapp is totally screwed, then:
a) He has betrayed his best friends
b) He has betrayed his business partners
c) His only lover is his own fat, homeboy self
Karma, baby!
April 9th, 2012 at 10:27 am
Tollefson was a good pickup over the weekend. Reggie is bringing in some decent talent, for depth, and not breaking the bank in the process. Just got through watching the highlights – AGAIN- of the Raiders vs. Lions and Calvin Johnson – AGAIN – and promptly threw up – AGAIN!
April 9th, 2012 at 10:31 am
@ RRS, I can respect that faith/religion is important to you. I wish I was as religious as my upbringing.
Iagree with others who have said marriage is not easy. It’s not. Maybe the toughest thing I’ve had to do. It’s a grind most days. A lot of work, a lot of sacrifice. You end up being good at one aspect of your life at the expense of another. You try to balance it, but it gets unbalanced in hurry. Sh!t happens, you adjust on the fly. There’s always some collateral damage when you try to juggle it all. You make everyone else happy, and you are miserable. You make yourself happy and someone is going to be mad. I stopped trying to be that perfect father/husband/friend long ago. Maybe a dose of religions what I need.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:32 am
@Tbone
With Tollefson in the fold, I think guys like Mason Brodine & Hall Davis are longshots to make the 53 man roster
We’re not gonna have a sign in the locker room that states “We’ll take anybody!”
April 9th, 2012 at 10:34 am
I know it is not always easy to love the wifee. There is no way you can love God with your whole heart and not love your wife or your children’s Mother.
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Great point.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Training camp roster so far
QB: Palmer, Pryor, Bomar
RB: McFadden, Goodson, T Jones, L Miller, R Jackson
FB: Reece, Tonga
WR: DHB, D Moore, J Ford, L Murphy, E McGee
TE: B Myers, Ausberry, R Gordon
G/C: Wisniewski, Brisiel, A Parsons
G: Carlisle
OT: Veldheer, Barnes, Barksdale, Hurd
DT/NT: Ivey
DT/DE: Seymour, Kelly, L Houston, D Bryant, Cumbie
DE/OLB: Shaughnessy, Tollefson, Brodine, H Davis, Ihenacho
OLB/ILB: Curry, Wheeler, Goethel
MLB/ILB: McCLain
CB: Bartell, Spencer, Van Dyke, McCann, Lambert
FS/CB: Huff, P Lee, Chekwa, Underwood
S: T Branch, M Mitchell, C Taylor
April 9th, 2012 at 10:36 am
Also think Travis Ivey and/or Jamie Cumbie could be in trouble if Reggie drafts a fat slob to play nose tackle
if Chapman is there at #95 you take him and never look back!!
April 9th, 2012 at 10:36 am
With Tollefson in the fold, I think guys like Mason Brodine & Hall Davis are longshots to make the 53 man roster
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But Brodine was tendered!?!????
April 9th, 2012 at 10:41 am
CJ,
Well said bro. You should post more often. We need your wisdom around here.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:42 am
576.guest123 Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 10:31 am
@ RRS, I can respect that faith/religion is important to you. I wish I was as religious as my upbringing.
Iagree with others who have said marriage is not easy. It’s not. Maybe the toughest thing I’ve had to do. It’s a grind most days. A lot of work, a lot of sacrifice. You end up being good at one aspect of your life at the expense of another. You try to balance it, but it gets unbalanced in hurry. Sh!t happens, you adjust on the fly. There’s always some collateral damage when you try to juggle it all. You make everyone else happy, and you are miserable. You make yourself happy and someone is going to be mad. I stopped trying to be that perfect father/husband/friend long ago. Maybe a dose of religions what I need.
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Actually, marriage comes easier to some than others. For me it takes a lot of time, effort and understanding, but at the end of the day the rules are the same for all of us.
My marriage became better and my life became better as I continued to search my own heart and deal with the man in the mirror. Most men and women who marry look for the spouse to be more compassionate and holier then they are. It does not work that way. A change of heart comes one step at a time.
It easier for me to give to my family and make sacrifice because God/Jesus did it and does it for us everyday. Plus, my parents done it for me so I just feel that is the way it works. If you/we looked hard enough I bet our spouses would be saying they make sacrifices as well. I no I am not RR but I just wanted to share my two cent brother.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:43 am
554. Lust keeps you single
April 9th, 2012 at 10:45 am
@ CJ Legend 34,
thanks for sharing.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:48 am
J Hill Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 9:55 am
You know that feeling that makes you do dumb things like getting married in your 20’s.
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That would be lust, my friend.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
LOL
It’s hard to admit, but I think you are right.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:48 am
582.Raider O Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 10:41 am
CJ,
Well said bro. You should post more often. We need your wisdom around here.
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I will be praying for you and your family bro it is not easy. However, I do think a complete family showing love to each other like God intended is a wonderful thing! You showing your wife love is going to make your children even more beautiful. I truly beleive that. I love good people brother O!!
April 9th, 2012 at 10:48 am
I stopped trying to be that perfect father/husband/friend long ago. Maybe a dose of religions what I need
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@G123
I never quit trying. I do my best and know that I’m not perfect. I know she’s not either. we don’t expect that from eachother. You each give 110% and expect nothing in return. We get in fights and stuff, but we both know at the end of the day no matter what it is we’re gonna make up and be together. We own up to our mistakes and attempt to correct them going forward. like you said, not easy. I don’t rely on her or anybody else for my own happiness. God gives me joy, peace & purpose. As Raider O stated earlier, we humans are flawed and prone to sin & mistakes (call it “human nature”).
April 9th, 2012 at 10:52 am
But Brodine was tendered!?!????
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@Jhill
so were guys like Boller, Gradkowski, Morris, R Brown, Eugene, etc
doesn’t guarantee them a roster spot imo
April 9th, 2012 at 10:54 am
CJ,
You can’t offer what you don’t have my brother. Pray for me.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:56 am
@588,
RRS, like I said earlier, sounds like both my wife and I and kids could use a good healthy dose of church more often than we do. With the sole exception of religion, our situation is pretty much spot on the same as yours. The difference is this quote in your post:
“God gives me joy, peace & purpose”
April 9th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Solid signing. Stand up guy and a solid player.
April 9th, 2012 at 10:59 am
576.guest123 Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 10:31 am
@ RRS, I can respect that faith/religion is important to you. I wish I was as religious as my upbringing.
Iagree with others who have said marriage is not easy. It’s not. Maybe the toughest thing I’ve had to do. It’s a grind most days. A lot of work, a lot of sacrifice. You end up being good at one aspect of your life at the expense of another. You try to balance it, but it gets unbalanced in hurry. Sh!t happens, you adjust on the fly. There’s always some collateral damage when you try to juggle it all. You make everyone else happy, and you are miserable. You make yourself happy and someone is going to be mad. I stopped trying to be that perfect father/husband/friend long ago. Maybe a dose of religions what I need.
^^^^^^^^
That’s the hardest thing about marriage. Constantly sacrificing to make others happy, while the happiness of oneself deteriorates.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:01 am
CJ Legend 34 & RaiderRockstar on Steve’s blog are like Aaron Curry & Jarvis Moss on twitter, LOL
sorry if I offended anybody – but at the same time, I don’t regret it
April 9th, 2012 at 11:02 am
RR,
Learning from our mistakes and trying to correct them is a valuable trait. Consider yourself blessed.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:03 am
576. If I’m jumping in where I don’t belong please accept my apology, but I’ll share with you something that I have been blessed go discover ;
At no other time is God more present in our lives than during times of struggle and turmoil. He shows us more and gives us more opportunity to better ourselves during those periods than at any other time.
I’ll shut up now.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:04 am
CJ Legend 34 & RaiderRockstar on Steve’s blog are like Aaron Curry & Jarvis Moss on twitter, LOL
sorry if I offended anybody – but at the same time, I don’t regret it
*******
You left out Mike Mitchell.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:04 am
DiKnight,
I guess your not on your knee’s in front of J Lin anymore, right?
April 9th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Interesting that some of you guys started talking about marriage.
It’s definitely not easy.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:06 am
April 9th, 2012 at 11:01 am
CJ Legend 34 & RaiderRockstar on Steve’s blog are like Aaron Curry & Jarvis Moss on twitter, LOL
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
LOL
I’m enjoying it. It’s better than talking about baseball and basketball.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:07 am
At no other time is God more present in our lives than during times of struggle and turmoil. He shows us more and gives us more opportunity to better ourselves during those periods than at any other time.
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@ET
I’ve heard somebody say “God gave us mountains so we can learn how to climb” … I like it
Also, it takes a strong person to say “Lord not my will, but thine”
April 9th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Thanks Ed Teach, no apology needed. I am in a sullen mood today. Sorry. Everyone has their own problems. I don’t mean to be a downer. I’d like to think that God is with me now like you say. I’ll be fine. Carry on.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:11 am
DK,
If more men talked about it, most of us would still be single and happy. lol
April 9th, 2012 at 11:11 am
You left out Mike Mitchell.
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Really?
Didn’t know MM34 was a Bible thumper?
maybe this year he’ll finally see the light ???
Branch is average, but I would still be surprised to see Mitch take his job!
April 9th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Didn’t know MM34 was a Bible thumper?
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Man, you need to start following him. He’s huge on the bible.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:16 am
RR,
Do you know what Reggie White used to say before the snap?
April 9th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Boy, me and you are going to paaaaaaaahtayyyy!
April 9th, 2012 at 11:20 am
At the snap, not before.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:21 am
If more men talked about [marriage], most of us would still be single and happy
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LOL @ Raider O !
hey now, if I was a single man I’d be looking for a woman like my wife.
tall & thin blonde with blue eyes. great family. same beliefs & morals as me. great cook. she’s a great mom to our son. loyal. trusting. great in the sack. plus her family is all Chiefs fans, but she all about the Raiders since we got married and wants our little boy to be the same way. she never cared about football before we got married. now she wants me to grill on Sundays and watch the games together. booyah!
at times she needs to work on her attitude and temper, but so do I. So I can live with that
April 9th, 2012 at 11:21 am
Sorry O, one of my favorite lines from Necessary Roughness
April 9th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Cool Rockstar! My wife could really care less about football, but when The Raiders are on the road and I’m home watching it on TV, she knows…do not root against me…so, I’m cool with that!
April 9th, 2012 at 11:24 am
..Raider O Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 11:16 am
RR,
Do you know what Reggie White used to say before the snap?
……………………………………………..**The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy My brothers. And you will know My name is the Lord when I lay My vengeance upon thee.
-Jules
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did i get it right ??
April 9th, 2012 at 11:25 am
You are a lucky/ blessed man RR.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:25 am
If Reggie really said all that at the snap, that is one slow moving exchange between Center and QB…lol
April 9th, 2012 at 11:27 am
LOL at Hwnrdr and Mike.
Necessary roughness and pulp fiction.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:28 am
hwnrdr Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 11:25 am
If Reggie really said all that at the snap, that is one slow moving exchange between Center and QB…lol
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lol lol lol.. just thought that was some cool $hit to say…. lol lol lol
April 9th, 2012 at 11:29 am
DiKnight I’ll take your silence as you’d like to take back your J Lin bromance luv.
hahaha
April 9th, 2012 at 11:29 am
The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He’ll knock you ’round and upside down
And laugh when he’s conquered and won.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:29 am
He used to say “Here comes Jesus” and “Jesus is coming”.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:31 am
oh damn Hwnrdr, we both got that question wrong !!
lol lol lol
April 9th, 2012 at 11:33 am
The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy My brothers. And you will know My name is the Lord when I lay My vengeance upon thee.
If Reggie really said all that at the snap, that is one slow moving exchange between Center and QB
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LOL @ Hwnrdr & Mike
The game has changed since Reggie retired, but I’d still trade any 3 players on our defense for him in his prime!!
April 9th, 2012 at 11:33 am
The Autumn wind is a Raider
Pillaging just for fun
He’ll knock you ’round and upside down
And laugh when he’s conquered and won.
$$$$$$$$$$
He got married and had a son
He was unhappy till his bell was rung.
Sorry. I have been influenced by Beeecham.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Then he …..
April 9th, 2012 at 11:34 am
I’d love to be a Raider….
Pillaging for fun, no need for profit, or other motive necessary.
Knocking you down up and upside down (on your a$$).
Then laughing at you when your down on the ground and stomping you in front of your weeping women.
And hoisting the Lombardi trophy high above your head with an Al Davis sh!t eating grin.
I’d love to be a Raider. This kind of Raider anyway.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Guest,
Goosfraba!
Goosfraba…
April 9th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Top 10 UFA’s left on the market (per PFT)
1. Chargers offensive tackle Marcus McNeill.
2. Redskins linebacker London Fletcher.
3. Patriots defensive end Andre Carter.
4. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth.
5. Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin.
6. 49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards.
7. Giants offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie.
8. Jets safety Jim Leonhard.
9. Bengals running back Cedric Benson.
10. Seahawks running back Justin Forsett.
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Should the Raiders consider adding any of these players prior to the draft??
I’m sure the asking price has dropped considerably over the past few weeks!
April 9th, 2012 at 11:55 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Top 10 UFA’s left on the market (per PFT)
1. Chargers offensive tackle Marcus McNeill.
2. Redskins linebacker London Fletcher.
3. Patriots defensive end Andre Carter.
4. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth.
5. Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin.
6. 49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards.
7. Giants offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie.
8. Jets safety Jim Leonhard.
9. Bengals running back Cedric Benson.
10. Seahawks running back Justin Forsett.
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Should the Raiders consider adding any of these players prior to the draft??
I’m sure the asking price has dropped considerably over the past few weeks!
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The fact we haven’t even sniffed in Franklin’s direction has me convinced that Reggie’s taking an NT in the draft with the intention of starting him Day 1. If not Ta’amu or Chapman, then maybe Hebron Fangupo from BYU in Round 4 or 5.
Even if we’re staying in a 4-3, we still need an actual NT, and Kelly ain’t it.
April 9th, 2012 at 11:55 am
Maybe Franklin and Leonhard…could use the depth!
April 9th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
None Of the above free agents
April 9th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Top 10 UFA’s left on the market (per PFT)
1. Chargers offensive tackle Marcus McNeill.
2. Redskins linebacker London Fletcher.
3. Patriots defensive end Andre Carter.
4. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth.
5. Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin.
6. 49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards.
7. Giants offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie.
8. Jets safety Jim Leonhard.
9. Bengals running back Cedric Benson.
10. Seahawks running back Justin Forsett.
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The “Over the Hill” or never was Gang
April 9th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Sign Andre Carter!
April 9th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Andre Carter is a good nickel pass rusher. He can get double digit sacks in the right scheme.
April 9th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
KICKIN’ IT LIVE ON THE 405
Yo Blob Goobers, Dorks & Assorted Nerds
Got my hot new boy band, 2 Kewl 4 Skool, packed in the tour van, headed to rehearsal in Hermosa Beach.
Today, after we finish blow drying and styling our pubes, we’ll get to work on some sweet dance moves. Everyone’s been fitted with brand new knee pads and jock straps to keep our swag tight
Yo KNOW we got Olive Garden catering lunch, wizzle. Nothing says multi-platinum boy band like dropping humongous Italian-inspired turd pies
I also gotta start actually working on some 2K4S music soon. Got some lyrical ideas floating around I might drop on the blog a little later.
Yo, 2012 is the year of 2K4S, tell your kids to start saving allowance $ now, cause our record won’t be cheap
PLAYA HATIN’ AINT MY THING BUT LAKE SHOW HAS 16 RINGS
April 9th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
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)
PlunkforHOF: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
HairyBush: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
John David Booty: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Raiderfankirk: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
RaiderLen: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Goldie7: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
El Tato: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Xraided: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
303Raider: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Hendu: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Guy: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
DEATHROW 55: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Jabels1488: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Imaquaman: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Wolferaider: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Dr Ice 2012: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Dan78: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
RIPAL: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Greg: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Aig-Raiders: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
8RaiderReign8: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
DutchRaider77: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
BewareofRaiders: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
R8drinOK: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
YoungAmerican: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Silverandblack666: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Fingers: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Guest123: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
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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)
No Lo: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Wasbanned: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
909RaiderLifer: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Raiderlization: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Raidertbone: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
R8dercain: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
BigZ@CSM: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Horrordude0215: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
1960AutumnWind: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Raidertalk: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Lowdown_in_Beijing: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Inonewordraider: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Jesusraiderjim: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Bo Schembechler Jackson: Mike Martin (Michigan)
Anallpro24: Mike Martin (Michigan)
Alex7: Kheeston Randall (Texas)
Bank-Bank: Kheeston Randall (Texas)
SouthTexasRaider: Brandon Thompson (Clemson)
Raider O: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
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The Big Banana: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
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No Mas Diamante: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Gdog: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Bcz24: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Antispy3: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Blackmamba_20: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Raiderinparadise: Keenan Robinson (Texas)
Araiderso: Vontaze Burfict (Arizona State)
Marley Bob: Emmanuel Acho (Texas)
Raider Guy: Adrien Cole (Louisiana Tech)
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)
Huose Fly: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Zymurge: Sean Spence (Miami U)
504 Raider: Sean Spence (Miami U)
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL: Tyrone Crawford (Boise St)
Big Foot is a size 11: Tyrone Crawford (Boise St)
Exlaraiderseasonticketholder: Billy Winn (Boise State)
SilverNBlackPA: Cam Johnson (Virginia)
THE BLACKHOLE: Whitney Mercilus (Illinois)
Master Beeecham: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
RaiderSam: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
Devilr8er: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
Raidah Flavah: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
Chuck: Malik Jackson (Tennessee)
Downsouthraider: Brandon Thompson (Clemson)
JLofty: Trumaine Johnson (Montana)
LA to TheBay: Josh Robinson (USF)
Qodrn1: Josh Robinson (USF)
Mark Clemens: Josh Robinson (USF)
Plunketthead: Josh Robinson (USF)
RaidO: Josh Robinson (USF)
Dakota: Ladarius Green (Louisiana-Lafayette)
Deja vu: Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
Sacraiderfan: Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
Suprafresh: Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
The Oracle: Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
PercEpTivE: Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
Raider J: Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
PrideNDpoise: Darius Fleming (Notre Dame)
Raider Dell: Bruce Irvin (West Virginia)
ToneMcFresh: Bruce Irvin (West Virginia)
MikieG: Bruce Irvin (West Virginia)
Tjbwall: Ronnell Lewis (Oklahoma U)
PurpleDrank81: Shea McClellin (Boise State)
C2E: Manny Abreu (Rutgers)
GG: Michael Brewster (Ohio State)
Hellsbells: Michael Brewster (Ohio State)
Raiders for life: Michael Brewster (Ohio State)
Oldschoolraider: David Molk (Michigan)
ArtilleryShell: Senio Kelemete (Washington)
Raiderman99: Isaiah Pead (Cincinnati)
RaiderDebo: LaMichael James (Oregon)
1960RAIDER: Doug Martin (Boise State)
Just Win Baby: Robert Turbin (Utah State)
ELWAYs TEETH: Robert Turbin (Utah State)
Twocents: Greg Childs (Arkansas)
DT42: Brock Osweiler (Arizona State)
April 9th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
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April 9th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
The Raiders have 10 Dlinemen on the roster and 4 LBers and all most of you do is talk about signing more linemen.LOL
April 9th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Oh snap! This blog is softer than McFranc!
April 9th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
@ Lefty12
need your vote for pick #95 too please & thank you
April 9th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
lefty12 Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
The Raiders have 10 Dlinemen on the roster and 4 LBers and all most of you do is talk about signing more linemen.LOL
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Because none of our current DLs (except practice squadder Ivey) is a Nose Tackle. Once we get one, our DL is set.
April 9th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
BSJ makes Condo look like Hercules!
April 9th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Yeah raiders have other needs like CB and RB. Not sold on the current DBs and if or when DMAC goes down Jones and Goodson?. Jones cant block and Goodson does not hold on to the ball. That is if Goodson even makes it past preseason. It could get ugly unless Reggie brings in another RB. I don’t see Jones carrying the full load like Bush.
April 9th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
new post ladies
April 9th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Yo, just slightly strained my sphincter on that last dance move. Took a few Advil and pouring a top shelf margarita for healing purposes only
Gives me a little time to bust our some lyrics while the rest of 2K4S rocks the rehearsal room. Yo, their moves suck but our pubes look way tight
Check it, this one is called, “Uh, sorry mom, but that ain’t no ruler”
Whatever, Mom. Gym class blows
Geometry, Chemistry … ah shucks, who knows?
But there’s one thing I got that couldn’t be cooler
Yo, check out the weight of my 12 inch ruler
This song is obviously referring in a subliminal way to a trouser snake. Gots to keep it real, y’all
April 14th, 2012 at 3:34 am
casquettes new era…
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