DL Tollefson says he’s ready to get to work
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at 2:53 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Dave Tollefson, the newest Raider, arrived in Alameda today, got in his first workout and then took a few minutes to discuss things such as what he brings to the equation, what it’s like returning to the Raiders and the key to being sucessful.
Tollefson will wear No. 58, which suggests the Raiders envision him as an outside linebacker. Don’t be fooled by the number. Tollefson is versatile enough to help out at linebacker, defensive end, defensive tackle, as well as special teams.
As evidenced by this 10-minute question-and-answer session, Tollefson also has a firm grasp on the nuances of the NFL, the Raiders history and Jim Carrey’s movie career.
Here is the entire transcript:
Q: What have the Raiders told you about how you’re going to be used?
A: “It’s just a jack-of-all trades is what I’ve been able to kind of hang my hat on. They haven’t promised me anything, which is what I want. I don’t want to be promised anything. That’s not the style of player that I am. There’s an opportunity to play, whether that’s starting or a backup, a rush guy or a guy that can play the edge in the run. So, it’s going to be a little bit of everything, which is what I love to do.”
Q: What’s it like coming back home?
A: “Well, it’s awesome. To grow up here, I lived here for 22 years, to come back home where my mom, my step-dad are out here, my sister, my brother, a lot of my friends. My phone was blowing up as soon as this thing went public. It’s definitely exciting for me and my family.”
Q: How hard was it to leave the Raiders in 2007?
A: “It was definitely tough. The Raiders (allowed) me to continue my career in the NFL by sending me to Europe and putting me on the practice squad. There’s a debt there that I feel I like I never really got to repay after leaving. So, it’s kind of funny how life works. You get an opportunity to come back to someplace like this and kind of really show them that you appreciate the opportunity that they gave you.”
Q: How much did it help you learning under the likes of Strahan, Umenyiora and Tuck?
A: “It’s huge, man. To be the best, you got to be around the best, to be surrounded by people that are successful for yourself to be successful. They’re a great group of guys. That period of time was really special. I just got here today and got my first workout in today. There’s a group of guys here that can play ball up front, too, which is exciting to see. I’m not quite an old, wily vet yet, I got a few good years left in me, but I’ve seen quite a bit in this league. We got a group of guys here that can do some big things, also. I look back fondly on my time with those guys. It was special, for sure, but you can’t dwell on the past. You got to keep moving forward and make it the future.”
Q: What kind of lessons can you bring to this team?
A: “I don’t know much, but there’s a few things that I do know. One of them is, getting in the tournament. You have to have a chance. If you’re not in the tournament, which is playoffs, when I say that, you don’t have a chance. I always like to quote my favorite movie, ‘Dumb and Dumber,’ when she was asking, ‘What are the chances that a girl like me and a guy like you can be together? And she says, ‘One in a million.’ Jim Carrey says, ‘So, you’re saying there’s a chance?’ Just have the opportunity to play for a title, get in the playoffs, that’s all you need. Then you take it one game at a time and the next thing you know, you’re hoisting up the Lombardi trophy. There’s no secret to winning championships. It’s just a matter of doing the work and when it comes to playoffs time, taking advantage of the opportunities.”
Q: How do you think you fit with the Raiders’ defensive schemes?
Tollefson: I think it’s the multiplicity of different things I can do as a player. I’ve played a lot of snaps inside. Will I do that here? I’m not sure, we’ve got a great group of D-tackles that can do a really good job inside. So who knows? I think that’s what intrigued the Raiders about me was the ability to kind of do everything. And that’s something that you have to do as a guy who hasn’t necessarily started in this league, started a couple of games, but you kind of got to be good at everything because you really don’t know when the opportunity is going to come for you to contribute to the team winning a game. I think that’s what hopefully they’re going to use me for, kind of, whatever, what do you need me to do? I can even mow the grass if you want to.
Q: Establish any relationships here that still endure to this day?
Tollefson. It was great to see the equipment guys again. When you’re an old practice squad guy you get close to those guys like that. It was good to see them again. Some of the front office guys, I remember. When I left here, it was kind of like, it was a like a secret mission and left in the middle of the night. It was such a quick stop here. There is a mutual amount of respect throughout the league amongst players, so there is a bunch of guys that I do know that I played against that I do have a lot of respect for so that comes into play.
Q: What would you say was deciding factor for choosing Oakland?
Tollefson: Obviously I have that relationship with Reggie McKenzie being drafted by Green Bay, so the level of comfort to come in here knowing this organization is heading in the right direction with the guys they brought in to run it, coach Allen, I got to meet him on my visit here and the energy that he brings, it’s exciting, and obviously, I’m from here. I grew up a Raiders fan. My mom is a Raiders fan. Obviously she’s a fan of her son, but if you ask her who her favorite team is she’s going to say the Raiders. There’s something special about playing for the team that you grew up watching and where you grew up. It means a lot to me that they believe in me, that’s a big part of it. Again, I just go back to the excitement here. Guys are excited to play football, talk football and get ready.
Q: Difficulty here stopping the run for several years, what’s the key to a defense stopping the run?
Tollefson: You’ve got to be physical, and I think sometimes run defense can be overshadowed by the want to get sacks because they are such big game-changing plays. But you’ve got to earn the right to rush the passer and the way you do that is by stopping the run. That’s going to be a focus of mine no matter what, and I think it will be the guys up front. You’ve got to do it up front. Obviously, the linebackers are named linebackers because they back the line, and if the guys up front aren’t getting the job done, it doesn’t matter who you have behind you. It’s definitely going to be a focus of ours, to stop the run, because if you can’t stop the run, you can’t even start thinking about getting sacks because they’ll just run the ball all day on you.
Q: No more questions?
Tollefson: Go Ygnacio Valley Warriors.
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April 10th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Thank god! Stop the monkeys from posting.
April 10th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
2nd?
April 10th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
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April 10th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
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April 10th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Tollefson: You’ve got to be physical, and I think sometimes run defense can be overshadowed by the want to get sacks because they are such big game-changing plays. But you’ve got to earn the right to rush the passer and the way you do that is by stopping the run.
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I like this guy already.
April 10th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Yes….. We can actually get player interviews on a consistent basis! Whoa now!!!! Slow Down!!!!
April 10th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Watching MSNBC says right now Zimmerman has no Lawyers, and they don’t know where he’s at.
April 10th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Krappy watching the evening news on his new fangled picture box
Careful Old Timer, I hear there’s a Depression a comin’
April 10th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Watching Travel Channel right now Zimmern eating fried monkey brains, don’t know where he’s at.
April 10th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Whats going on Nation……Good litte interview with Tolly……. Talked to my cousin about 30 minutes ago and he said he seen Brandon Weeden walking through the Oakland Airport…. Interesting maybe going to SF or I wonder if Reggie Mac brought him in..I’ve been looking for some info but I cant find it
April 10th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
I like this guy.
I really love the way the front office is going about it’s business. No crazy Raider off season antics and pick ups. I have a feeling we are going to be over looked by everyone and some crow will be served to all the clueless talking heads.
April 10th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
7.KoolKell Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Watching MSNBC says right now Zimmerman has no Lawyers, and they don’t know where he’s at.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Man my pet peeve is someone who uses prepositions at the end of a sentence: “where he’s ‘at’” ???
April 10th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Yo rockstar, put me down for chapman.
April 10th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
It’s no fealing we always get over looked this year the over looked team smacks everyone in the mouth and all the experts saying “did see u this coming” and honestly yes we did
April 10th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Ther was a typo sorry bad speller raiders till I die!!!!!
April 10th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Andrew Walter’s Mom already worked this crowd, now it is time for Tollefson’s Mom to get in here and to hold court.
April 10th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Obviously Tollefson has Hue’s syndrome.
Kell is race hustling again.
“Justice for All” includes Zimmerman.
Kell, did you just get fired from NBC? You are giving us true Dems a bad name.
April 10th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
Rockstar,
#95? #95 in the crapshoot?
after the winds of change blow across the draftboard I’ll simply trust ReggieMc.
April 10th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Welcome back Dave.. Your mom sounds like she’s a great lady..
Wonder if she tailgates with the rowdies in D lot?…
April 10th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Kell what uses more gas? Your comments about Al Davis or your ‘79 Lincoln?
Use less gas Kell, don’t feed the greed.
Oil companies get enough.
Examine the issues, don’t be a Marxist, you just feed Foxnews and Dakota.
April 10th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
I would really like to get a finger flick on one of NFLN’s Andrew Sicilano’s (sp?) Dumbo sized ears..
Dude is a noted hater of the Nation….
April 10th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
I bet the NFLN never asked him for his birth certificate.
If he’s not for the Raiders then he is against them!
909 = Dumbo
April 10th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Anallpro24 Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
I bet the NFLN never asked him for his birth certificate.
If he’s not for the Raiders then he is against them!
909 = Dumbo
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Painting with quite the broad brush eh?
April 10th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Hue Out…
Santorum Out…
Dakota Out of Touch…
Hannity Out of his mind…
Kell Out to lunch…
Zimmerman Out of hiding places…
April 10th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
If he’s not for the Raiders then he is against them, sounds like the Raider/Bush doctrine…
April 10th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Tollefsen …Ready to get to Work.. ……. Sounds good to me….
April 10th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Some Raider fans have a few screws loose…
filobedo Says:
April 9th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
You’ll NEVER get a Dlineman as good as TK in the 4th…
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And of course Tommy Kelly was drafted in the…wait, he was an UNDRAFTED free agent.
April 10th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Sad that Tollefson is something to get excited about.
Raiders haven’t talent since Gruden and Ron Wolf.
Sad what passes for talent in these parts.
April 10th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Option A: Tommy Kelly starts
Option B: Lamar Houston starts, you have an extra $5 million a year, you get a high 3rd round pick, and you develop your young, possibly EQUAL talent (Houston).
Kelly’s a very good player. His downward career trajectory starts…now.
April 10th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Anallpro24 Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
RaiderLen notes added.
Hue Out…(Good)
Santorum Out… (Good)
Dakota Out of Touch…(opinion)
Hannity Out of his mind…(Ideologue)
Kell Out to lunch…(wonder what he’s having)
Zimmerman Out of hiding places…(justice for all?)
April 10th, 2012 at 4:46 pm
If you do a little math, you will see that the price of oil holds steady when compared with gold (real money).
It is the dollar that is constantly falling, just the way politicians like it.
We need politicians like we need a plague.
April 10th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
You’ll NEVER get a Dlineman as good as TK in the 4th…
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And of course Tommy Kelly was drafted in the…wait, he was an UNDRAFTED free agent.
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hahahahhahahaha…youll never draft a 31 year old Dt with a rediculous contract either.
moving Kelly frees up cap room for other players
Having Kelly traded or kelly released you choose
April 10th, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Anallpro24 Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Sad that Tollefson is something to get excited about.
Raiders haven’t talent since Gruden and Ron Wolf.
Sad what passes for talent in these parts.
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Tollefson is the non sexy type.
Low profile team player that can make a difference.
A good solid addition, based on merit.
Better than Jive Walker, D Hall, etc…
April 10th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
RaiderLen,
Zimmerman has stopped hiding and has contacted the prosecutor. He is taking responsibility for his actions (Seymour/Kelly looking in your direction).
Now that Zimmerman is not hiding, the matter will be heard and justice will be served.
Kell on the other hand believes in race hustling and padding the pockets of oil comps with his ‘79 Lincoln.
April 10th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Raider talent, 2012:
Top talent: DMac, Veldheer, Whiz, Shaughnessy, D. Moore, DHB, Ford returning kicks, Reece, Branch, Seymour, Jano, Lechler
Mid talent: Brisiel, Ford receiving, Palmer, Kelly, Huff, Houston.
We’re decent.
April 10th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Tollefson > Tyler Brayton, that is for sure.
April 10th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Anal Pro, what about padding the pockets of politicians?
April 10th, 2012 at 4:56 pm
35.alex7 Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Raider talent, 2012:
Top talent: DMac, Veldheer, Whiz, Shaughnessy, D. Moore, DHB, Ford returning kicks, Reece, Branch, Seymour, Jano, Lechler
Mid talent: Brisiel, Ford receiving, Palmer, Kelly, Huff, Houston.
We’re decent.
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What do u think “decent” translates to if the season started today?
April 10th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
2centimeters,
Please continue, tell us whatever it is Limbaugh taught you say today…or I can wait for Dakota to show up and do that.
April 10th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
Alex.. Yep.. Theirs talent on the team…
April 10th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
The Offense is gonna be fun to watch… Especially if it’s running on all cylinders …
April 10th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Anal Pro, you have me pegged wrong. I am an anarcho-capitalist. I hate Reps and Dems equally.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Anallpro24 Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
RaiderLen,
Zimmerman has stopped hiding and has contacted the prosecutor. He is taking responsibility for his actions (Seymour/Kelly looking in your direction).
Now that Zimmerman is not hiding, the matter will be heard and justice will be served.
Kell on the other hand believes in race hustling and padding the pockets of oil comps with his ‘79 Lincoln.
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lol
Hopefully Sey and Kelly will do their part. Maybe a the new staff will get the production needed to stop the run, Jury is out, in my mind.
Hope real justice is served. Zimmerman doesn’t have large $$$, so I don’t believe he can buy His way out if in fact the case is stacked against Him. (If He’s Guilty.)
If he’s innocent, then I hope he walks on merit, and is not thrown to the political wolves for their Public gain.
Kell is a product of the Civil Rights Movement, I get where He’s coming from.
Don’t always agree with his methods.
Politico’s/Corporations are responsible for the flow of energy and the prices that go along with it.
It’s a control mechanism.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Fingers Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
The Offense is gonna be fun to watch… Especially if it’s running on all cylinders
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THAT would be epic.
DMAC and all healthy for 16 games.
Sweeeet!
April 10th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
In the ’60s and ’70s Al brought in talent.
The game changed and different talent was needed to fit the scheme.
Al had the right players but for a different time and a different game.
When the game changed, Al failed to find the talent necessary to keep pace.
Wolf changed that for a period and continued doing so once he was released.
Gruden changed things too much and get sent out of town over night.
There is talent on this team, all it needs is modern organization with the insight to use it in a modern way.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:06 pm
There is talent on this team, all it needs is modern organization with the insight to use it in a modern way.
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We’re on our way.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Allen did pretty good with the Donkey D…. I need to see it here …
April 10th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
2senseless,
you read Howard Zen and work for free.
How enlightening.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
I agree… Things are looking up
April 10th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Fingers Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Allen did pretty good with the Donkey D…. I need to see it here …
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Yep.
Let’s see….DA and Tarver, or Old AL and Bresnehan?
I like our chances…lol
April 10th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
It’s true Tollefson isn’t world class talent… But he makes the team better … Depth , at least ..
April 10th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
I know it has been a while you forgot me already guys!
April 10th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Fingers Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
It’s true Tollefson isn’t world class talent… But he makes the team better … Depth , at least ..
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Talented enough to have an Impact on Special Teams and Defense. Selfless hard worker.
I’ll take 53 with that attitude.
Tolefson was willing to mow the grass, Bush not so much.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Fingers Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Allen did pretty good with the Donkey D…. I need to see it here …
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Not that good. Broncos 20th ranked D. Raiders 29th
April 10th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
I’m thrilled Tollefson was able to learn under Michael Strahan, Umenyiora and J Tuck. Those dudes are crazy beasts. I’m sure some of the professional craziness rubbed off on him. Welcome back to the Black Hole Tollefson. Thanks for the interview Cork. Good looking out.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Yo analpro , gtfo good night
April 10th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Anal Pro, you don’t even have a clue about where I’m coming from.
Being educated by the state you are definately at a disadvantage.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
RaidO Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Fingers Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Allen did pretty good with the Donkey D…. I need to see it here …
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Not that good. Broncos 20th ranked D. Raiders 29th
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U know who they had on O ?
RB turned QB going 3 n out out for 3 n half quarters every game, don’t u thnk that might have sumthing to do with their D stats?
April 10th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
we will be top 15 D this year .. mark that down
April 10th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
RaidO Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Fingers Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Allen did pretty good with the Donkey D…. I need to see it here …
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Not that good. Broncos 20th ranked D. Raiders 29th
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I’m not a stat geek, but I think that the Denver D improved the 2nd half of the season.
Tebow mania was about low scoring games and last minute wins.
No shootouts to my recollection.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Twocents Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Anal Pro, you don’t even have a clue about where I’m coming from.
Being educated by the state you are definately at a disadvantage.
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Is the Constitution of the USA your guide post?
April 10th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
McBrien and 2inch = No method all madness
If you had any education, you would know Howard Zen is the ultimate in anit-capitalism and a pure revisionist. Someone any anarcho-capitalist reads. You are a wannabe at best.
Mc Brien believes DMAC will give us 16 games.
lol!
April 10th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Alameda Ta’amu Washington! With the 95th will look good up front rotating!
April 10th, 2012 at 5:27 pm
all allens d had though was 2 pass rushers and a helluva corner. we have a more spread out even pool of talent. but can he get them to play??
April 10th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
LB kendricks
April 10th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
http://nflfilms.nfl.com/2012/04/10/cosell-talks-diamonds-in-the-rough/
April 10th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
RaiderLen, the Constitution was a good try, I suppose.
As soon as it was ratified, those that wanted to rule began to modify it. The “progressives” claim it is a “living document” that changes itself. Simpletons believe that crp.
The Declartion of Indepedence says it all.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
Twocents Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
RaiderLen, the Constitution was a good try, I suppose.
As soon as it was ratified, those that wanted to rule began to modify it. The “progressives” claim it is a “living document” that changes itself. Simpletons believe that crp.
The Declartion of Indepedence says it all.
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Ok.
The notion that People will find a way to self govern without some political structure seems, unobtainable.
Without some “structure” those of influence will impose their structure on others.
What am I missing?
April 10th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
poor 2senseless,
Just like Al, you fail to adapt.
So you don’t recognize the 27 amendments to the Constitution?
Each one has been added (therefore a living document).
I guess that’s not constitutional in your xenophobic-anti-zen-gnostic capitalist world?
You are laughable, don’t bother responding.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
Free people cooperate and do miraculous things.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
Twocents Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
Free people cooperate and do miraculous things.
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OK give me an example.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Jefferson wrote the Declaration.
Madison et al wrote the Constitution.
One is a legal document (constitution), one is not (Declaration of Independence).
The D of I was written when the US was a collection of colonies…there wasn’t a US much less a US Govt.
How is the D of I a legal document?
Idiot.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:45 pm
Anal Pro, actually I think we would have been better off under the Articles of Confederation.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
No sense,
Just like Al. Totally unprepared for the modern world.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Anallpro24 Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
poor 2senseless,
Just like Al, you fail to adapt.
So you don’t recognize the 27 amendments to the Constitution?
Each one has been added (therefore a living document).
I guess that’s not constitutional in your xenophobic-anti-zen-gnostic capitalist world?
You are laughable, don’t bother responding.
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Personally, amendments are a refection of the time.
I’m ok with them so long as it follows the Constitutional process.
Executive orders on the other hand… out of bounds.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
People, by nature, want discipline and someone to administer it.
Keeps us from doing all the stupid things we sometimes dream of.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Monkeys talking politics? What’s next?
Do your job zoo keeper!
April 10th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Fine, you and Kell can jump in his way-back machine and travel through time and find people who think you are enlightened.
It won’t happen here, print it.
Don’t bother.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Anal Pro, you are a statist. You believe in a ruling class. All your arguments are “straw man” arguments.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Petrino just got the axe.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
From what I’ve seen and read Kendricks will not make it past the second round. Its not like hes as small as sean spence
April 10th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Just like Raider O to be dictator, a month ago he was Lakers this and Lakers that.
Idiot.
Like baseball on TV= useless.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
When I picture minimal government, I picture the old west. Dirt roads, brothels everywhere, short life-spans, little progress…
can you imagine most people today educating their own kids with no gov. $? Yikes.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Both Kendricks and Spence are under 6′.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Raider O, what is the bug that you have up your ass?
State your objection.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Monkeys talking politics? What’s next?
Do your job zoo keeper!
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OOOh OOOOh OOOOh! Lol
April 10th, 2012 at 5:50 pm
I haven’t made one argument.
Strawman pertains to future things that have not happened.
Do you even know that?
I based my comments on the Constitution and D of I.
That is strawman?
Tard alert.
Break out the crayons for Special here…
April 10th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
240 vs 220ish pounds
April 10th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
RaiderRockstar
I will go with Chapman please sir
April 10th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
Anal pro Monkey,
I’m not a lakers fan, so I don’t know what you are talking about. Same when you talk politics, you don’t make sense.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
lol @ anallpro.
Baseball TV deals average half a BILLION dollars per two years.
Apparently plenty of people are watching. Daily.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
Len,
Ooh Ooh Ooh
EEh
Aah
April 10th, 2012 at 5:53 pm
Alex7, that is because you believe that the government has created wealth. You don’t see that it is free people that create progress. Government sucks up the wealth for their own purposes.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:53 pm
Alex7 Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
When I picture minimal government, I picture the old west. Dirt roads, brothels everywhere, short life-spans, little progress…
can you imagine most people today educating their own kids with no gov. $? Yikes.
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Ya, I can imagine a better system than the current one which is fraught with politics and money, and has little to do with education.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:53 pm
Sean spence is 230.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
Anal Pro, you have not made a single cognizant point.
Get it together and make a statement.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
Sure, the mafia rakes in billions, as does human trafficking…in your twisted world, anything is justifiable so long as it makes money.
You are a sick man.
Don’t bother.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
Len,
Ooh Ooh Ooh
EEh
Aah
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We’re just monkeys being monkeys!
Damn key board…I will master it!
OOOOH OOOOh OOOOH!
April 10th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
80.RaiderDuck Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Petrino just got the axe.
—
For what? Driving a motorcycle with a co worker?
April 10th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
I have a problem with people (Monkeys) that can not tell the difference between bookkeeping and accounting, but that doesn’t stop them from talking about economics and politics. If you don’t know the difference between bookkeeping and accounting, do you think you should be talking about economics and politics?
April 10th, 2012 at 5:57 pm
ILB/OLB James-Michael Johnson is a prospect to watch for that #95 pick.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
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April 10th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
80.RaiderDuck Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Petrino just got the axe.
—
For what? Driving a motorcycle with a co worker?
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No, lying about driving the motorcycle with his mistress, for whom he had used his connections to get her a job.
April 10th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Still a difference and spence didn’t run the 40 Kendricks ran
April 10th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Twocents Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
Anal Pro, you have not made a single cognizant point.
Get it together and make a statement.
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To drive Your point of view home, please provide an example of “Free” people doing miraculous things.
Thanks.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
For what? Driving a motorcycle with a co worker?
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For being a liar.
Seems to be a pattern with him.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
senseless,
one last time.
I proved you are a wannabe.
You haven’t even read the one author all wannabe anti-anrcho-capitalist read.
You were stomped by trying to say the Declaration of Indep was a legal document.
You then didn’t know the meaning of strawman, but used it in a sentence.
You think the Constitution is a static document and then met you Waterloo when you found out all 27 Amendments were added to a living document….proving it is alive, not static.
Then you stand there defeated trying to play ignorant, which, mind you, is not an act and actually the one thing you do well.
Good night.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
Len,
LOL
I like Monkeys!
April 10th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Anal Pro = MR?
No…
April 10th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
103.RaiderDuck Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
80.RaiderDuck Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Petrino just got the axe.
—
For what? Driving a motorcycle with a co worker?
=============================================
No, lying about driving the motorcycle with his mistress, for whom he had used his connections to get her a job.
—
Oh. I admit I haven’t really been following the story.
All I heard was something about him and a blonde coworker on a motorcycle.
Thanks.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Raider O, have you studied Austrian economics? If not, then shut your pie hole.
Anal Pro, don’t waste your time complaning about the mafia. The US Government is far more proficient at screwing the masses.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
109.Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Anal Pro = MR?
No…
—
I was thinking same thing.
The whole “don’t respond to me” thing.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
You can’t tell the difference between bookkeeping and accounting, but you want to debate/ argue about economics?
That’s why you are a Monkey!!!
April 10th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
Twocents Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Raider O, have you studied Austrian economics? If not, then shut your pie hole.
Anal Pro, don’t waste your time complaning about the mafia. The US Government is far more proficient at screwing the masses.
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Funny that You mention Austrian economics, but somewhat dismiss the Constitution.
Ron Paul?
April 10th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
Anal Pro, you are an idiot on parade.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
Btw,
I did study Economics, Accounting, and Finance. What did you study Monkey?
April 10th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Twocents Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Raider O, have you studied Austrian economics? If not, then shut your pie hole.
Anal Pro, don’t waste your time complaning about the mafia. The US Government is far more proficient at screwing the masses.
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Spare me. The government is a bunch of puppets. Corporations run this country. They own the politicians.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:09 pm
The thing about Al is he was getting better and better as time wore on.
His great drafting and aquisitions had the Raiders poised for the Super Bowl right up until he passed.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
You can’t tell the difference between bookkeeping and accounting, but you want to debate/ argue about economics?
That’s why you are a Monkey!!!
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Raider O,
What is the difference in your opinion.
I had some accounting classes in college, and understand the basic job description of a bookkeeper.
Some parts can overlap depending upon the circumstance.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Raider Len, you will have to be more specific.
I am not a big fan of the Constitution. If you can make a point about it, then make it.
It is plain to me that the Constitution was devised to give the ruling class a document that they could say meant whatever they said it was.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Spare me. The government is a bunch of puppets. Corporations run this country. They own the politicians.
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True if you consider that the CFR and other such groups are funded by old money, and that they right position papers that get enacted into law.
It is run by corporations.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Petrino is out of a job … no matter — now he has more time to scout out one of Sapp’s young baby mamas!
April 10th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Bookkeeping is a small part of accounting.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
For the most part, Al made good decisions in the draft. JaWalrus came back to bite him, and bite him big. By the time the Raiders recovered from that one, the old man did not.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
Twocents Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Raider Len, you will have to be more specific.
I am not a big fan of the Constitution. If you can make a point about it, then make it.
It is plain to me that the Constitution was devised to give the ruling class a document that they could say meant whatever they said it was.
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You made a statement. “Free people can do miraculous things”
I’ve asked for an example twice.
Give me an example of how your proposed philosphy has worked in our recorded history.
If you are not able to provide one, then your argument is theory, and nothing more.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Raider O, that was not the question, you monkey.
Have you Mises or Rothbard?
April 10th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Twocents Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Raider O, have you studied Austrian economics? If not, then shut your pie hole.
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Austrian economics ??? I have just put that on my calander to begin studying tomorrow.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
#121
Don’t be disillusioned — old money has ALWAYS run this country. New money has provided the flash, but the old money always rules …
April 10th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Bookkeeping is a small part of accounting.
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I just love the economy of words, Bean Counter!
You didn’t answer my question.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Who do you want the Raiders to draft at #95 ???
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April 10th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Raidertbone Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
#121
Don’t be disillusioned — old money has ALWAYS run this country. New money has provided the flash, but the old money always rules …
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Wish I had some of the Old Money…lol
April 10th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
RaiderLen
I guess you’ve found that there’s no there, there with 2cents.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
RaiderLen Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Bookkeeping is a small part of accounting.
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I just love the economy of words, Bean Counter!
You didn’t answer my question.
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I did, but maybe you need more help to understand it.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
RaiderLen
I guess you’ve found that there’s no there, there with 2cents.
————————
I respect a person that has passion about a belief, but from the outside looking in, I’m just looking for a nugget that leads me to a better understanding.
In this case I’m waiting for it.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Anallpro24 Says:
“senseless,
You were stomped by trying to say the Declaration of Indep was a legal document.”
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Anallpro,
The Declaration of Independence was a legal document put forth under principals of equity as a direct answer to King George, regarding charges of traitorous behavior against the Colonies.
The principal author of the Declaration of Independence was Thomas Jefferson, who, at the time, was the greatest lawyer, who solely operated in the court of equity in Virginia, a court of equity being the court of the King’s conscience.
Just a simple factoid all Americans should know.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Len and Monkey,
Bookkeeping is recording transactions.
Accounting is identifying, analyzing, and reporting transactions based on regulations.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
RaiderLen Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Bookkeeping is a small part of accounting.
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I just love the economy of words, Bean Counter!
You didn’t answer my question.
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I did, but maybe you need more help to understand it.
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Ok bean counter, this Monkey is officially bananas…OOOOHHH!
I’ll lay out my best concise bean counter definition.
A bookkeeper is a recorder of events.
An accountant is an evaluator of events and creates a strategy to best position the entity moving forward.
Hows that?
April 10th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Raider O,
Good explanation.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
RaiderLen,
Your definition is good, but conceptually formalized to the average reader.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Len and Monkey,
Bookkeeping is recording transactions.
Accounting is identifying, analyzing, and reporting transactions based on regulations.
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Ah Ha!
OK we are on the same page.
I thought maybe you looked at it differently.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Hardline Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
RaiderLen,
Your definition is good, but conceptually formalized to the average reader.
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No Doubt,
I’m not an accountant nor book keeper.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Len,
Ooh ooh EEh Aah aaaaah…
April 10th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Len,
Ooh ooh EEh Aah aaaaah…
——————
OOOh OOOH OOOH,
Lend me a banana today, and I’ll gladly pay you on Tuesday…LOL
April 10th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Len,
That’s why I said its part of accounting. You record transactions but most bookkeeper don’t know how to analyze those transactions, and most of them don’t know the regulations on how to report those transactions.
Bookkeeping is a small part of accounting. It’s very basic that most people hire HS kids to do it.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
I wonder what “Anallpro’s” occupation is ???? lol
April 10th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Len,
LOL
Wimpy
April 10th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Btw, it better be a bigger and fresher banana.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Len,
That’s why I said its part of accounting. You record transactions but most bookkeeper don’t know how to analyze those transactions, and most of them don’t know the regulations on how to report those transactions.
Bookkeeping is a small part of accounting. It’s very basic that most people hire HS kids to do it.
———————
I get it.
I was asking for you’re eventual answer in my 1st question.
OOOhh OOOhh OOOhh!
April 10th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Len,
LOL
Wimpy
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LMFAO….
Yep!
You have watched Popeye?
April 10th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Btw, it better be a bigger and fresher banana.
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Isn’t usury a sin? LOL
April 10th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
I see.
Ooh ooh eeh aah
LMAO
April 10th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
KoolKell, how is it that your opinion is better that mine? Oh I get it, you are a credentialed academic and have your certificates hanging on the wall.
You are a homicidal egomaniac, face it.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Len,
I’m a finance major. What is “Usury”?
LOL
April 10th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Gotta run, been at the office past my time.
Will check back.
Raiders!
April 10th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
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April 10th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
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One of my favorite front office/player stories is when Ray Lewis DEMANDED that the Ravens go out and get a big, game changing, defensive tackle. Subsequently, the Ravens immediately go out and get Haloti Ngata, and he’s been a force in the NFL ever since!
So with that being said, Reggie Mckenzie, do whatever you need to do within reason, to move us high enough to get the 6′3 348lb Defensive force known as…
Alameda Ta’amu!
Polynesian football players are awesome! especially on DEFENSE!
Rockstar
April 10th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
KoolKell, I know you don’t have the balls to actually kill your enemies yourself, but you rejoice when the state does it for you.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Great interview w/Toll.. Unfortunately the discussion devolved to the usual pissing contest.. mornings are so much more interesting around here.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Bryant-Ta’amu-Seymour up front…
and
Tollefson/Shaughnessy-McClain-Curry-Wheeler as the linebackers…
equals…STOPPING THE RUN!
April 10th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Two cents, people know me for cutting and pasting. I like to discuss with facts, and offer them for discussion.
You, not so much, you never back up ANY argument with facts.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
no kidding plunk this sucks
April 10th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Rockstar,
Put me down for Bo Jackson, RB, Auburn.
Thanks,
Saint
April 10th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Tjbwall Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Having Kelly traded or kelly released you choose
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Why not simply restructure his contract and keep him? Why all the hate on Kelly? He is a solid DT. You really think you’ll plug in a rookie out of the 4th round and be as good?
I’m just saying keep him and we have the depth to rotate guys and be strong in the 4th qtr, which was an issue last year was it not?
April 10th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
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April 10th, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Rockstar,
Put me down for Bo Jackson, RB, Auburn.
Thanks,
Saint
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The injury and loss of Bo broke the spirit of my beloved Raiders for many years.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Later Len.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Good interview! Gonna love seeing him on the field! Like Seymour made Kelly a better player, I hope Tolefson is able to get everyone to perform better! He said it best, if the guys up front can’t get it done, it doesn’t matter who is backing the line!
April 10th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Plunk,
We do not speak of THAT day in my world.
April 10th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Whats up Plunk? Do you think if Bo didn’t get hurt against Cinci, we would have beaten the Bills that year?
April 10th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Sorry Saint!
April 10th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
I was lucky enough to live in Bama when he played at Auburn, also lucky enough to attend a few games. What a experience. Barkley was at Auburn around that time too.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Aloha Hwnrdr!.. If Bo didnt get hurt, the sky was the limit IMO
April 10th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
KoolKell, you post statist propoganda. You believe it to be true because the state tells you that it is true.
How can anybody actually change the opinion of someone that thinks like that?
April 10th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
If I close my eyes, I can still see him blow up the Blonde Bust from Seattle..lol
April 10th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Damn, Jalen Rose is my favorite ESPN analyst. Thanks for embarrassing that asshat!! hahahahaaa
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/jalen-rose-calls-skip-bayless-air-trumped-high-214530179.html
April 10th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
April 10th, 2012 at 7:02 pm
If I close my eyes, I can still see him blow up the Blonde Bust from Seattle..lol
===================================That was one of the best hits I ever saw
April 10th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
I feel ya! Probably would have came back to Oakland!
April 10th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
Most of the time, I will cut n paste from Wikipedia.
Statist propaganda? Never mind, goodbye.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
KoolKell, I have told you numerous time where to go to get a different perspective. You come back five minutes later saying it is whacked. Like you even took a few minutes out of your life to do some critical thinking. You are pathetic.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
2 words about the 1990 LA Raiders….
Jay Schroeder!
Ughh!!!!
April 10th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Just like MistaBrown, he comes in here with the “Marxist” word, without a clue what it means.
You’re same way two cents, not very informed. All slogans. ,no meat.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
Oh man.. Schroeder.. I think I might have blocked that memory.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
KoolKell, you always use the same tactics. You accuse me of being like someone else. You do not engage people in debate, you do not argue about anything of substance. I suspect that you have no intellectual grounds to stand on and you know it.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Plunk,
I took my future wife out that night to see the game. All geared up, chest out, chin up. I was talking trash all day. I have NEVER had my tail tucked so high as it was that night. Way worse than the ‘03 SuperBowl. I figured she would dump me for sure after that display of infant wailing!!! I credit that night to the super powers she now holds as a mother.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Until we have publicly funded elections, nothing we do matters. Even our vote is useless.
+++++++++++++++++++
Such a true statement! None of the general population even has a clue. I don’t even vote because of it. What a waste of time.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Why isn’t there a “My Tea Party can Beat Up your Occupy Movement” blog for this nonsense?
April 10th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
LMAO.. keep that woman..
April 10th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
Great Day in They Bay….. Raiders are coming back to greatness and I just got Promoted….. Once I get off work Im going to get me a drink and celebrate
April 10th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Well here I am again apologizing to a football blog for taking on a complete idiot about the way the world works. I will talk football all day long. But I just can’t abide nonsense from idiots without responding.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
There IS NO SUBSTANCE in any of your arguments, except buzz words, like Statist.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Old man Kell,..you still snivlin about Zimmerman?…LMAO,…good! Maybe the black panther party can bring you a tissue,…if they havent spent all their welfare checks yet. (Its the tenth, its probably spent)
April 10th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
KoolKell, it is not a buzz word. It is the way you think. You believe that only the state can create prosperity. You and others of your ilk are brainwashed.
Just try and see through the fog. Can a bunch of state workers really control the economy?
April 10th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Whenever people start calling our President a Socialist, I ask them to name one specific Socialist policy of his.
Crickets, everytime. Just plain crickets.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Hey old man Kell, watching MSNBC all day is just one of hundreds of reasons you havent closed on a house in years,…good thing theres a broom in that office or they would have nop reason to keep you around,..because the real sellers there get their shoes shined downtown.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
~sigh~
April 10th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
The state and nothing but the state. Is that good enough?
April 10th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
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April 10th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
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I think we are going line. The non sexy Pick. Kevin Zeitler, OG, Wisconsin
April 10th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
State control of production, state control of food, healthcare, money, security. JHC Duck, wake up.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
oh well.. later.. Go Raiders
CODE BLACK
April 10th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
Twocents Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
State control of production, state control of food, healthcare, money, security. JHC Duck, wake up.
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And how does our current Administration control any of this more than Bush did or Romney would?
April 10th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Don’t debate economics with a Monkey that can not tell the difference between bookkeeping and accounting.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Filobedo,
we’re not asking a random 4th rounder to replace Kelly.
We feel Lamar Houston already can. Younger. Cheaper. Ready. Blocked.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Two cents, people know me for cutting and pasting. I like to discuss with facts, and offer them for discussion.
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Sorry. I just know you as the guy whose name reminds me of Kool-Aid. Not necessarily a bad thing…
April 10th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Whenever people start calling our President a Socialist, I ask them to name one specific Socialist policy of his.
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How about forcing me to buy health care?
April 10th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
Duck, it does not matter whether it is a Rep or a Dem, you are selling out to a life of serfdom.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
I agree Alex. If we are not going to keep TK long term, then I think trading him now is the best option. We can free cap space, he has trade value, and that will allow the coaches to give young players like Houston and Bryant more playing time.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Raider O, would you please engage me on some other point of substance.
April 10th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
RaiderRockstar
I’m going in a different direction and go with BPA @95
Markelle Martin, FS OSU.
Him and Tyvon could be a deadly combo. Thats my pick and I’m sticking to it. lol
April 10th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Twocents,
We are talking about trading TK. Any thoughts on that topic?
April 10th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Raider O, if it were not for our complex tax code there would not be a hell of a lot of difference between bookkeeping and accounting.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Raider O, Kelly is not tradeable with his current contract.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Dude,
Did you read my post about the difference between bookkeeping and accounting? It’s not just about taxes and regulations, but you also need to analyze the transactions.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
Interesting. I didn’t know that.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
TK trade topic…don’t, wanna see what he can do with a solid defensive system in place…only defensive liability left as a starter is Huff imo
April 10th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Raider O, look up “educated monkey” in the dictionary. Isn’t that a complete likeness?
April 10th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
I like TK, but I don’t think we need him especially if we add a good NT who is not a liability against the pass. We have enough UTs IMO. Seymour, Houston, Bryant, and TK.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
What dictionary are you using?
April 10th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Man I really like Houston too. Gonna be great. Maybe it wasn’t you, but it just seems like I’ve read a bunch of people wanting to trade TK to just get some random draft picks, like a 4th rounder as someone suggested. He had the 2nd most sacks in the league from the DT position. Top 15 total tackles of DT/NT position. 2010 he was 2nd to Suh in both total tackles and sacks. I hope they keep him, but thats me.
Yeah, Al paid him too much. That really irks alot of folks.
I want to see him play in a multiple front D, like the one that we’ll have this year.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
Raider O, why don’t you admit that all you want is to become part of a cartel that gets paid more than you are worth?
April 10th, 2012 at 8:22 pm
We need depth and that’s what we will draft. We need OL depth and definetly LB’s I doubt we go for any glamor or well recognized names. I suggest we familiarize ourselves with the LB’s that will be available in the 4th and 5th rounds. We need a backup MLB and OLB as well as a developmental guard who we expect to start next year (3rd rd). The LB’s will play special teams but not start except in 3-4 alignments. Next year, we need to acquire extra draft picks once we see we won’t make the playoffs b4 the trade deadline. Example, trade Seymour like week 4 when our record will be 1-3 and get a 3rd round pick for him to a team in the playoff hunt.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Trade so and so for a 4th round draft pick.
-Blog General Managers.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
Why don’t you admit that you are an idiot who can’t tell the difference between bookkeeping and accounting but still wants to debate economics.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Two cents, people know me for cutting and pasting. I like to discuss with facts, and offer them for discussion.
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Cutting and pasting someone else’s thoughts?
Why bother
April 10th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Bryant had 5 sacks and he didn’t start as many games as TK who had 7.5.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Twocents Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
Raider O, why don’t you admit that all you want is to become part of a cartel that gets paid more than you are worth?
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Who doesn’t?
April 10th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Raider O, you should hook up with KoolKell, he has been scamming the system since before you were born.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Filobedo Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Man I really like Houston too. Gonna be great. Maybe it wasn’t you, but it just seems like I’ve read a bunch of people wanting to trade TK to just get some random draft picks, like a 4th rounder as someone suggested. He had the 2nd most sacks in the league from the DT position. Top 15 total tackles of DT/NT position. 2010 he was 2nd to Suh in both total tackles and sacks. I hope they keep him, but thats me.
Yeah, Al paid him too much. That really irks alot of folks.
I want to see him play in a multiple front D, like the one that we’ll have this year.
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I think Kelly is potentially a tradeable asset.
Really have no idea what the league thinks of Him.
If the new staff and Reggie feel we have surplus at the position, I’m down with a trade.
I think Kelly can be a run stuffer if he’s asked to do it.
Scheme is were it’s at.
Tell these guys plainly…THIS is YOUR Job, and then hold them accountable.
It can work. It does work.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
TK could be traded to a team in contention as well, might get a 3rd or 4th, Bears might bite.
We are missing a # 2 next yr (QB Palmer). We don’t have a lot of tradeable players. I would trade next years # 1 for a # 2 in 2013 and a #1 in 2014, although we need players now. That’s a draft phisophy for established playoff teams.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
ArtilleryShell Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
TK could be traded to a team in contention as well, might get a 3rd or 4th, Bears might bite.
We are missing a # 2 next yr (QB Palmer). We don’t have a lot of tradeable players. I would trade next years # 1 for a # 2 in 2013 and a #1 in 2014, although we need players now. That’s a draft phisophy for established playoff teams.
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It will be fun to observe how Reggie works the process.
So far so good, imo.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
I like this guy. Will be a heckuva utility man for us. Like his disposition, too. Will fit right in.
What I’d like with the 95 pick will depend on what we’re doing philosophy wise. I’m going to say I’d like to get Chapman. That is predicated on the Raiders implenting more 3-4 than in prior years. The injury scares me for a guy his size, but could potentially be huge talent for that pick.
I was thinking Chase Minnifield when I was looking at what evaluators were saying about him—but then remembered him against Virginia Tech this past season. He had something like 60 penalty yards in the first half. Too similar to what I had to watch on Sundays.
So put me down for Chapman with 95.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Not knocking Kelly although he was somewhat overpaid, but paying guys that kind of money and we are not playoff participants is my reason for letting him go. I see the team needing a few drafts to be good. We have no depth, one major injury and we r done, (say McFadden)
April 10th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
How many snaps did each play? That would tell more than starts. I’m saying keep all 4…..Seymour, Kelly, Houston and Bryant. Equal out the number of snaps, keeping guys from wearing down in the 4th. A good rotation I think. Offensive lines will be the ones worn out.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
#228 I trust Reggie to build but will he sign the key free agents once we get close or will he be like the Steelers, only sign their own guys and never get the splash player
April 10th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Monkey,
I own a business and I’m sure I paid more taxes this year than you have paid your entire life.
Go learn the difference between bookkeeping and Accounting.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
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I’m going in a different direction and go with BPA @95
Markelle Martin, FS OSU.
Him and Tyvon could be a deadly combo. Thats my pick and I’m sticking to it. lol
April 10th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
230,
That’s a good rotation, but I thought Reggie wants to add a NT. not enough snaps for 5 DTs IMO.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
ArtilleryShell Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
#228 I trust Reggie to build but will he sign the key free agents once we get close or will he be like the Steelers, only sign their own guys and never get the splash player
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Reading through Reggie’s remarks from interviews, I get the sense that he’s working to create depth, get under the cap, and then create a “nest egg” to acquire the Name player when the opportunity presents itself.
All within the context of the Big Picture.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
I could see drafting one for the future. Takes those guys in the middle a couple of years to mature. He’d be ready when Seymour is gone.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Raider O, do you know the difference between Keynesian and Austrian? You are as arrogant as any other educated monkey.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
BTW, I’m a Univ of TN grad, and I’m proud as hell for Reggie.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Raiberbrick
I Cut n paste facts to support my arguments.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
Monkey,
And you are ignorant. Go get an education.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Monkey,
What is your level of education, because your ignorance is amazing. Did you graduate HS?
April 10th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Raider O, I do not want the education that you have. If you paid good money for it, I feel sorry for you.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Twocent
Can you explain the difference to us, between Keynesian and Austrian economic theory?
April 10th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
I see the team needing a few drafts to be good.
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You do realize we were 1 game away from winning our division last year with numerous injuries?
April 10th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Raider O, you are full of yourself. You think you are educated. You haven’t a clue.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
My education was free after my 1st semester. I earned a full scholarship due to my hard work and grades.
Go get educated, and then I will debate economics with you. I don’t debate real issues with monkeys. It’s a waste of my valuable time and it doesn’t entertain me.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
When you accomplish your goals, you develop self esteem and confidence. You know nothing about that.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
lefty12 Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
I see the team needing a few drafts to be good.
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You do realize we were 1 game away from winning our division last year with numerous injuries?
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F*** Peyton Manning, we’re winning the division next season. You’re right, we were that close. With the injuries and all the off-the-field and QB stuff going on.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
KoolKell, the short version. Keynesians believe that that consumption will stimulate production.
Austrians know that savings create prosperity.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Why do people try and have discussions with teabaggers?It’s fruitless.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
And that fatass DCoord we had……
April 10th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
OMG!!!
The monkey is talking economics again.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Lefty, I know it is beyond your comprehension.
April 10th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
@%#-you are a babbling fool.I can comprehend that.
April 10th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Why don’t you move to Austria?
April 10th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
*253
April 10th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Monkey,
No, it’s beyond yours. You are so ignorant its not even funny any more. It’s sad. Go get an education.
April 10th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Raider O, you are so educated, please enlighten me.
April 10th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
He should move to Somalia since he likes a country without gov. Let’s see how much he like it there.
April 10th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
So you think Ron Paul can’t get any traction, because everybody is stupid?
April 10th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
I already did monkey. I explained the difference between bookkeeping and accounting, but you are so ignorant, you still don’t understand it.
April 10th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
KoolKell, Austria never practiced what is called Austrian economics. It is named for the Austrians that put forth the theories.
April 10th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
So, Austrian economics have never been proven?
April 10th, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Raider O, bookkeeping and accounting are not economics. You should ask for your money back.
April 10th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
I know you are ignorant to understand what I’m saying, so I wil try to help you one last time.
If you are too dumb to tell the difference between bookkeeping and accounting, then you are too dumb to debate economics.
April 10th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
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April 10th, 2012 at 9:10 pm
KoolKell, there are numerous examples in history. When men are free from coercive influences produce wonderful things.
April 10th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
For example?
April 10th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Please Raider O, explain to me how accounting has anything to do with economics. Which came first the chicken or the egg?
April 10th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
Two cents, just like RaiderLen said,you can’t cume up with any examples?
April 10th, 2012 at 9:17 pm
DL Tollefson says he’s ready to get to work
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at 2:53 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Dave Tollefson, the newest Raider, arrived in Alameda today, got in his first workout and then took a few minutes to discuss things such as what he brings to the equation, what it’s like returning to the Raiders and the key to being sucessful.
Tollefson will wear No. 58, which suggests the Raiders envision him as an outside linebacker. Don’t be fooled by the number. Tollefson is versatile enough to help out at linebacker, defensive end, defensive tackle, as well as special teams.
As evidenced by this 10-minute question-and-answer session, Tollefson also has a firm grasp on the nuances of the NFL, the Raiders history and Jim Carrey’s movie career.
Here is the entire transcript:
Q: What have the Raiders told you about how you’re going to be used?
A: “It’s just a jack-of-all trades is what I’ve been able to kind of hang my hat on. They haven’t promised me anything, which is what I want. I don’t want to be promised anything. That’s not the style of player that I am. There’s an opportunity to play, whether that’s starting or a backup, a rush guy or a guy that can play the edge in the run. So, it’s going to be a little bit of everything, which is what I love to do.”
Q: What’s it like coming back home?
A: “Well, it’s awesome. To grow up here, I lived here for 22 years, to come back home where my mom, my step-dad are out here, my sister, my brother, a lot of my friends. My phone was blowing up as soon as this thing went public. It’s definitely exciting for me and my family.”
Q: How hard was it to leave the Raiders in 2007?
A: “It was definitely tough. The Raiders (allowed) me to continue my career in the NFL by sending me to Europe and putting me on the practice squad. There’s a debt there that I feel I like I never really got to repay after leaving. So, it’s kind of funny how life works. You get an opportunity to come back to someplace like this and kind of really show them that you appreciate the opportunity that they gave you.”
Q: How much did it help you learning under the likes of Strahan, Umenyiora and Tuck?
A: “It’s huge, man. To be the best, you got to be around the best, to be surrounded by people that are successful for yourself to be successful. They’re a great group of guys. That period of time was really special. I just got here today and got my first workout in today. There’s a group of guys here that can play ball up front, too, which is exciting to see. I’m not quite an old, wily vet yet, I got a few good years left in me, but I’ve seen quite a bit in this league. We got a group of guys here that can do some big things, also. I look back fondly on my time with those guys. It was special, for sure, but you can’t dwell on the past. You got to keep moving forward and make it the future.”
Q: What kind of lessons can you bring to this team?
A: “I don’t know much, but there’s a few things that I do know. One of them is, getting in the tournament. You have to have a chance. If you’re not in the tournament, which is playoffs, when I say that, you don’t have a chance. I always like to quote my favorite movie, ‘Dumb and Dumber,’ when she was asking, ‘What are the chances that a girl like me and a guy like you can be together? And she says, ‘One in a million.’ Jim Carrey says, ‘So, you’re saying there’s a chance?’ Just have the opportunity to play for a title, get in the playoffs, that’s all you need. Then you take it one game at a time and the next thing you know, you’re hoisting up the Lombardi trophy. There’s no secret to winning championships. It’s just a matter of doing the work and when it comes to playoffs time, taking advantage of the opportunities.”
Q: How do you think you fit with the Raiders’ defensive schemes?
Tollefson: I think it’s the multiplicity of different things I can do as a player. I’ve played a lot of snaps inside. Will I do that here? I’m not sure, we’ve got a great group of D-tackles that can do a really good job inside. So who knows? I think that’s what intrigued the Raiders about me was the ability to kind of do everything. And that’s something that you have to do as a guy who hasn’t necessarily started in this league, started a couple of games, but you kind of got to be good at everything because you really don’t know when the opportunity is going to come for you to contribute to the team winning a game. I think that’s what hopefully they’re going to use me for, kind of, whatever, what do you need me to do? I can even mow the grass if you want to.
Q: Establish any relationships here that still endure to this day?
Tollefson. It was great to see the equipment guys again. When you’re an old practice squad guy you get close to those guys like that. It was good to see them again. Some of the front office guys, I remember. When I left here, it was kind of like, it was a like a secret mission and left in the middle of the night. It was such a quick stop here. There is a mutual amount of respect throughout the league amongst players, so there is a bunch of guys that I do know that I played against that I do have a lot of respect for so that comes into play.
Q: What would you say was deciding factor for choosing Oakland?
Tollefson: Obviously I have that relationship with Reggie McKenzie being drafted by Green Bay, so the level of comfort to come in here knowing this organization is heading in the right direction with the guys they brought in to run it, coach Allen, I got to meet him on my visit here and the energy that he brings, it’s exciting, and obviously, I’m from here. I grew up a Raiders fan. My mom is a Raiders fan. Obviously she’s a fan of her son, but if you ask her who her favorite team is she’s going to say the Raiders. There’s something special about playing for the team that you grew up watching and where you grew up. It means a lot to me that they believe in me, that’s a big part of it. Again, I just go back to the excitement here. Guys are excited to play football, talk football and get ready.
Q: Difficulty here stopping the run for several years, what’s the key to a defense stopping the run?
Tollefson: You’ve got to be physical, and I think sometimes run defense can be overshadowed by the want to get sacks because they are such big game-changing plays. But you’ve got to earn the right to rush the passer and the way you do that is by stopping the run. That’s going to be a focus of mine no matter what, and I think it will be the guys up front. You’ve got to do it up front. Obviously, the linebackers are named linebackers because they back the line, and if the guys up front aren’t getting the job done, it doesn’t matter who you have behind you. It’s definitely going to be a focus of ours, to stop the run, because if you can’t stop the run, you can’t even start thinking about getting sacks because they’ll just run the ball all day on you.
Q: No more questions?
Tollefson: Go Ygnacio Valley Warriors.
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/04/10/dl-tollefson-says-hes-ready-to-get-to-work/
April 10th, 2012 at 9:18 pm
April 10th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Go Bold….
Raiders trade up and select:
Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College
April 10th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
Reggie Mac stuns again:
Raiders Select:
LaMichael James, RB, Oregon
April 10th, 2012 at 9:23 pm
KoolKell, you are asking me prove that man is better off being free than being a slave. I am not that proficient. I go on a gut feeling.
You prove to me that slavery is better than freedom. How is that?
April 10th, 2012 at 9:28 pm
Can someone tell me why it takes two teams of fifty five or what ever it is nowdays of players for each team and each team of hundreds of coaches, thousands and thousands of fans, billions of dollars in television and camera crews, ten thousand snack vendors, hotels and busses and airplanes, cars and cars and cars and more cars and a sea of parking lots and parking lot attendees, semi loads of bbq, prostitutes, traffic control, a mountain of toilet paper, two hundred thousand hot dogs and buns, five hundred barrels of ketchup, enough beer to fill lake tahoe, grounds keepers, and if I left something out, please feel free to add, well, anyway, all this to play just 1 professional football game. Unfreakinbelievable.
April 10th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Raiders fill out their draft with support players.
All of them have great football skills.. and instincts
None drafted for their 40 times…
It’s a new day in the Nation
Get it done R-Mac
April 10th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
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April 10th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
KoolKell, you are always asking for examples, proof.
There is no amount of evidence that can convince someone like you. You are a tool of the ruling elite.
I will tell you this, I am not going to take aggressive action against you. But if you or your agents come at me, I will defend myself.
April 10th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Twocents Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Raider O, I do not want the education that you have. If you paid good money for it, I feel sorry for you.
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If you paid twocents for your education twocents, you should ask for a refund.
April 10th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
I do not want anything from KoolKell, Raider O or Seymour. Why do they insist that they have a right to anything of mine.
April 10th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
I don’t want anything FROM you. I want something FOR you, an education so you can stop being so ignorant.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Raider O, what you are saying is that I must believe what you believe. You are so “educated” that I must conform. Screw you.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
The tax code in this country is an utter sham and a joke!
April 10th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
# Raiders_83 Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
Reggie Mac stuns again:
Raiders Select:
LaMichael James, RB, Oregon
^^^^^^^^
If he is there at the end of Round 3, then heck….why not?
April 10th, 2012 at 10:02 pm
I love the fact that I have not been moderated. The Cork must be a libertarian!
April 10th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
Keynesians believe government spending is needed to get out of economic problems, instead of leaving things alone and letting the chips fall where they may.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
# Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Bryant had 5 sacks and he didn’t start as many games as TK who had 7.5.
^^^^^^^^
Kelly, who is lousy and lazy versus the run is expendable for a 3rd Round pick. Deal with it.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
You are too ignorant to understand what education will do for you. Did I say get an education in finance, or did I say we have to share the same views ?
You are not a monkey. You are too dumb to be a monkey.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
Please DK, don’t encourage the idiot.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:12 pm
NEW!~ 04-10-12: WHY COOPER CARLISLE IS MR. RELIABLE
The wily old school vet is quietly Oaklands best interior lineman…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/ones_to_watch
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April 10th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
Raider O, you strike me as a complete fool. You have been “educated” and now everybody else must comply.
You are a dangerous man.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
Raider O, you should have the courage to address me by name. Not only are you a facist but you are a coward.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
You strike me as an idiot who talks about things he doesn’t understand like Economics. Don’t let your ignorance stop you.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Your name is 2cents?
LMAO!!
April 10th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Twocents Says:
“Anal Pro, you don’t even have a clue about where I’m coming from.
Being educated by the state you are definately at a disadvantage.”
Twocents,
You used “from” a preposition at the end of your sentence which is improper syntax. You also mis-spelled “definately” which should be definitely.
So I am wondering about your education.
Plus you talk a lot about Austrian Economics but never explained the theory.
That notwithstanding, some of your ideas are valuable, most notably your disdain of politicians, which I wholeheartedly endorse.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
Raider O, your ego knows no bounds. Are you truly as brilliant as you think you are?
April 10th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Hardline, I know I am crappy at spelling and grammer. My excuse is that in my formative years I was under the control of the state.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
Twocents,
I too learned little in public education. As a matter of fact, I should have been in college after my freshman year in high school: not because I am highly intelligent but because I was taught nothing my last 3 yrs in HS.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
Hardline, I should have been sent to work at a real job when I was twelve. Never learned anything until I had to produce in the real world. People are diverse, different strokes.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
Twocents, the reason I vote Democrat is so that people like you will have something after Republicans try to screw you out of everything.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
Hardline Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Twocents Says:
“Anal Pro, you don’t even have a clue about where I’m coming from.
Being educated by the state you are definately at a disadvantage.”
Twocents,
You used “from” a preposition at the end of your sentence which is improper syntax. You also mis-spelled “definately” which should be definitely.
So I am wondering about your education.
Plus you talk a lot about Austrian Economics but never explained the theory.
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Two cents likes to throw out slogans. Simple slogans for simple minded people. He doesn’t use logical arguments, and as you just pointed out his diction and grammar are below average. He blames the state for his obvious problems with simple discussions. Which leads us back to simple slogans.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
Twocents, I grew up on a ranch and was introduced to heavy manual labor by age 7 or 8. By the time I was 10 I realized that was not for me so I learned to drive a tractor: pay was more and work was much less. Now I have people who work for me mainly because they can’t do what I can do. Some are better than me and some are worse.
My mother has always said I was lazy. Go figure.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
I was conscripted into military service when I was just hitting my stride. I know that Raider O will love that along with KoolKell and Seymour. KoolKell was smart enough to join the Navy. I was a dumb kid and I am not nearly as smart as Raider O, but experience in life does count for something, if you survive.
April 10th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Sully, how many times do I have to say it. I am an anarcho-capitalist. Dems and Reps are my enemies.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Sully, you and RaiderO, and KoolKell and Seymour are just the smartest guys in the world. At least on this blog. Good, I wish you all the best.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
I am an anarcho-capitalist. Dems and Reps are my enemies.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
LMAO!! Is he serious?
April 10th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Twocents, yeah. Got it. You’re still getting screwed by Republicans. And I vote Democrat so that people like you will at least come out of it with something.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Logic and education are your enemies. Go read a book you dumb bastard.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Twocents, I certainly feel like the smartest guy in the world when I’m surrounded by republicans and tea partiers.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
I rather vote Republican after reading comments from this fool. No way he can survive without gov aid.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Nobody can survive without government aid. We live in an advanced civilization. Since the dawn of the industrial age, there hasn’t been one single American not dependent on government in at least some form or another. These tea partiers love to spout on about history, but of course they conveniently leave out the entire 20th century. They go from stage coaches and saloons right to 2008, when prez O started taking their property. lol.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
Woo-hoo. Just paid for the season tix. I’m in!
April 10th, 2012 at 11:11 pm
We all depend on Gov, but Gov aid is different.
Good night Monkeys.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:13 pm
You know, I don’t care if your leader wins a second term or not, we are screwed no matter who wins.
Trying to engage KoolKell, Sully, Seymour or RaiderO in an actual debate is impossible.
You guys tools and don’t even know it.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:13 pm
Gubment cheese is nice when you can get it. The rest of the time, they be takin.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:13 pm
Rick Perry, gov. of Texas and certified dumbass, was threatening to secede Texas from Union in 2009. Weeks later that swine flu scare hit in his state. He asked the fed gov. for assistance. That’s exactly what us condescending, elite liberal geniuses are talking about, twocents. We’re just a step ahead of you.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Actual debate?!?!
You can’t tell the difference between bookkeeping and accounting. You called yourself an accountant, remember?
April 10th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Sully, so your take is that we are an advanced civilization. You see the technology and confuse that with civilization.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
Raider O, I never called myself an accountant. What is your f’n malfunction. You debate like old people fck.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:20 pm
“gubment cheese”
Zimmerman alert.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Two cents, you debate like old people decompose!
April 10th, 2012 at 11:22 pm
We are not debating. You are confused. I’m making fun of your ignorance, but I’m starting to get bored.
Later Monkeys!
April 10th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Raider O, are you getting bored or are you just running out of stupid comments?
April 10th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
kindergarten level of exchange in here.
Wonderful.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:38 pm
DKnight007 Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
# Raider O Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Bryant had 5 sacks and he didn’t start as many games as TK who had 7.5.
^^^^^^^^
Kelly, who is lousy and lazy versus the run is expendable for a 3rd Round pick. Deal with it.
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another team take Kelly’s contract as is; I would accept a 4th round pick.
April 10th, 2012 at 11:43 pm
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April 11th, 2012 at 2:33 am
I may well have lost a few IQ points after reading the exchage in here today. You people amaze me. Stick to sports…all of you.
April 11th, 2012 at 3:17 am
[...] DL Tollefson says he’s ready to get to work Dave Tollefson, the newest Raider, arrived in Alameda today, got in his first workout and then took a few minutes to discuss things such as what he brings to the equation, what it’s like returning to the Raiders and the key to being sucessful. … [...]
April 11th, 2012 at 3:41 am
not one short of a hundred and thirty, but one short of a mere 30 push ups, untimed even:
that is what an FBI cadet is suing over;
he could not do 30 frekin pushups and he is suing the FBI;
I’m over 50, I can still do anywhere from 60-80 pushups; even when I’ve been eating at McDonalds and not working out for a month or so.
No entitlements in the FBI!
(psst… women only have to do 14; are you kidding me 14).
April 11th, 2012 at 3:49 am
RaiderRockstar
please put me down for Nigel Bradham, OLB/ILB, Florida State.
April 11th, 2012 at 3:49 am
morning Nation!
April 11th, 2012 at 3:53 am
Reading last nights post…. Funnnyyyy…
Morning crew is without doubt the best on this Raider blog….
April 11th, 2012 at 3:57 am
Reggie’s been adding some much needed depth… Especially when thinking about the mass of injurys the team suffered last year…. Tollefson is that kind of team player the Raiders need … Not a mega talent , but makes the team better ..
April 11th, 2012 at 4:55 am
Never thought economics would be debated on this site.
April 11th, 2012 at 4:57 am
Interesting reading though…..and August is a long way off.
April 11th, 2012 at 5:06 am
I love reading the exchanges from the night crew when I wake up. Much more entertaining than anything on TV.
April 11th, 2012 at 5:08 am
Good Morning Nation!
April 11th, 2012 at 5:15 am
Having the night crew “debate” politics and economics is like hearing a bunch of fat chicks talking about their dream, fairy-tale wedding.
You are all speaking not from reality but fiction!!!
April 11th, 2012 at 5:20 am
Some of these guys should be required to take the Wunderlic test before registering for this blog.
April 11th, 2012 at 5:20 am
GOOD MORNING NATION !!!
wake and bake brothers !!!
April 11th, 2012 at 5:22 am
Try Some Reality Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 2:33 am
I may well have lost a few IQ points after reading the exchage in here today. You people amaze me. Stick to sports…all of you.
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AMEN!
April 11th, 2012 at 5:25 am
I will wake and bake with the finest of rocket fuel and formaldehyde sprayed Spyce.
April 11th, 2012 at 5:35 am
I see Rockstar got a few more votes for who to pick @95. But I think it’s kind of like Jerry was saying, who really knows what’s going to be there?
I think the list is overloaded with guys that are going to be gone, Alameda, Champan, Kendricks, etc.
April 11th, 2012 at 5:39 am
Night crew isn’t always bad. Nite before last was a solid group. But yeah, usually it’s humorous in an unintended way.
April 11th, 2012 at 5:46 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Happy Hump Day!
April 11th, 2012 at 5:47 am
About Skip Bayless:
We’re feeding the troll, we know. But if this isn’t the final reason you need to stop paying attention to someone who brags about not watching games, and blatantly lies to the people he’s paid to inform, then we can’t help you. If you want to contribute more to this buffoon’s sad success, you deserve the misleading information he’s going to toss your way.
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Sounds like Bayless would fit in well in this blog.
April 11th, 2012 at 6:15 am
Once you realize Skip is there for entertainment and not information, he is not so bad.
A little too much of the Priest syndrome though. Always wrong, and never fesses up over it, but the few times he is right, it is look at me, I am the greatest, bow down.
April 11th, 2012 at 6:20 am
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
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April 11th, 2012 at 6:20 am
Who do you want the Raiders to draft at #95 ???
RaiderRockstar: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Carl Weathers: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
R8ER MIKE: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
CJ Legend 34: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
RaiderDuck: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
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)
FreddieB: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Hendu: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Guy: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
DEATHROW 55: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Duct Tape: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
HitManMorris: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
CarolinaRaider: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Mcthompso: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Jabels1488: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Imaquaman: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Wolferaider: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Dr Ice 2012: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Try Some Reality: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
VanHeathen: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Dan78: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
RIPAL: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Greg: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Aig-Raiders: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
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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)
DarthPhillyraider215: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
Poprox13: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
Neilb: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
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)
ArmChair GM: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
909RaiderLifer: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
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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)
Dougie Doug: Mike Martin (Michigan)
Alex7: Kheeston Randall (Texas)
Bank-Bank: Kheeston Randall (Texas)
SouthTexasRaider: Brandon Thompson (Clemson)
Raider O: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
RaiderRetribution: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
MartiniRaider: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
DJ Johnny: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Ghost87: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
71raider: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
The Big Banana: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Hardline: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
No Mas Diamante: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Elraidmanhattan: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Gdog: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Bcz24: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Jhill: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Antispy3: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Blackmamba_20: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Raiderinparadise: Keenan Robinson (Texas)
Araiderso: Vontaze Burfict (Arizona State)
Steve Corkran: Vontaze Burfict (Arizona State)
Jon Becker: Cliff Harris (Oregon)
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)
Lefty12: Tank Carder (TCU)
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)
DKnight007: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
Raidah Flavah: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
Chuck: Malik Jackson (Tennessee)
Downsouthraider: Brandon Thompson (Clemson)
Just Fire Baby: Casey Heyward (Vandy)
Mikep562: Markelle Martin (OSU)
Raider94073: Alfonzo Dennard (Nebraska)
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)
Area Man: Coby Fleener (Stanford)
Mel Kiper Jr: Michael Egnew (Missouri)
Deja vu: Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
Sacraiderfan: Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
408RAIDER: 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)
765Raiders: Ronnell Lewis (Oklahoma U)
MEX_GHOST: Travis Lewis (Oklahoma)
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)
RAIDER WEAPON X: Amini Silatolu (Mid Western State)
SharkCatcher: Kevin Zeitler (Wisconsin)
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 11th, 2012 at 6:23 am
Still waiting on 5 or 10 semi pro’s to give the pick … plus a whole bunch of PM crew dudes who show up every so often and mainly just get tangled up arguing with Sully & Kell
April 11th, 2012 at 6:24 am
so far … consensus seems to think (or want) we’ll draft a DT or LB at pick #95
April 11th, 2012 at 6:32 am
JUST GIVE ME THE SLOW’ST GUY IN THE DRAFT..
April 11th, 2012 at 6:40 am
A little too much of the Priest syndrome though. Always wrong, and never fesses up over it
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Yeah, he’s going down in flames with that Tebow thing, eh?
April 11th, 2012 at 6:44 am
JUST GIVE ME THE SLOW’ST GUY IN THE DRAFT..
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@ Dirt Lot
can we call him “Sloth” ?
Random Question of the Day:
Travis Goethel suffered a back injury in 2010 & a knee injury in 2011. finished both years on I.R.
Does anybody else think he could still run circles around McJelly55 ??
April 11th, 2012 at 6:47 am
Dolphins kick the tires on four linebackers
Jonathan Goff, Quentin Groves, Gary Guyton and Bryan Kehl
-PFT
April 11th, 2012 at 6:49 am
the Giants may be acquiring linebacker Keith Rivers from the Bengals.
question will be compensation. Last month, the Eagles secured Pro Bowl middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans from the Texans for a fourth-round pick and flip-flopping of third-rounder choices. Rivers has a better draft pedigree but less of a career than Ryans. The Bengals may not get much, if they indeed will be moving on by moving Rivers out.
-PFT
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Reggie should trade our 5th for Keith Rivers!!
April 11th, 2012 at 6:51 am
Nnamdi Asomugha = still a good dude
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20120408_Asomugha_guides_teens_toward_more_promising_future.html
April 11th, 2012 at 6:59 am
what do you need me to do? I can even mow the grass if you want to. – Tollefson
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LOL, I love it!
April 11th, 2012 at 7:01 am
359.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 6:59 am
what do you need me to do? I can even mow the grass if you want to. – Tollefson
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LOL, I love it!
I think the forst thing that Reggie and Dennis should have done was hold him to it…lol, ok, there you go!
OK, just kidding, but loved his attitude in the interview!
April 11th, 2012 at 7:04 am
I’m from here. I grew up a Raiders fan. My mom is a Raiders fan. Obviously she’s a fan of her son, but if you ask her who her favorite team is she’s going to say the Raiders. There’s something special about playing for the team that you grew up watching and where you grew up – Tollefson
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welcome home, son!
April 11th, 2012 at 7:10 am
Q: Difficulty here stopping the run for several years, what’s the key to a defense stopping the run?
Tollefson: You’ve got to be physical, and I think sometimes run defense can be overshadowed by the want to get sacks because they are such big game-changing plays. But you’ve got to earn the right to rush the passer and the way you do that is by stopping the run. That’s going to be a focus of mine no matter what, and I think it will be the guys up front. You’ve got to do it up front. Obviously, the linebackers are named linebackers because they back the line, and if the guys up front aren’t getting the job done, it doesn’t matter who you have behind you. It’s definitely going to be a focus of ours, to stop the run, because if you can’t stop the run, you can’t even start thinking about getting sacks because they’ll just run the ball all day on you.
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Interesting – so if we can’t stuff the run, it’s the D-Line’s fault (not the LB’s or DB’s)
Amazing that everybody was blaming Michael Huff & Kirk Morrison for a poor Run Defense a few years back!!
April 11th, 2012 at 7:13 am
Amazing that everybody was blaming Michael Huff & Kirk Morrison for a poor Run Defense a few years back!!
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And Rolando McClain last year.
April 11th, 2012 at 7:15 am
#58, eh?
Sounds like a LB # to me.
April 11th, 2012 at 7:19 am
And Rolando McClain last year
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@ Jhill
Dennis Allen said our D-Line is great at stuffing the run.
YOU basically echoed that statement all of last offseason and half of this one. So where does the problem lie?
Kirk didn’t have the same supporting cast as McJelly
I don’t think you can compare Kirk’s coworkers to Rolando’s. Did #55 ever play with guys like Sands, Warren, Joseph, Wakefield, Boschetti, Brayton, Burgess, Ellis, Hamilton & Sapp up front ??
Pfft.
April 11th, 2012 at 7:23 am
# Master Beeecham Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Dropped that fool like a duece after chowing the Taste of Tuscany special at Olive Garden
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LMAO!
April 11th, 2012 at 7:25 am
I’m a simple guy, RRS.
Pick one argument and stick to it.
If you use the Dline argument for Morrison and Huff, it should apply to 55 and Giordano.
April 11th, 2012 at 7:26 am
We all know our fomer DC wanted his DL to rush the passer. Penetrate gaps, and all.
58 is basically saying you can’t play that way.
Let’s see how the new scheme works out, RRS.
April 11th, 2012 at 7:28 am
Four more months guys!
April 11th, 2012 at 7:31 am
340.Mark Clemens Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 5:20 am
Some of these guys should be required to take the Wunderlic test before registering for this blog.
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Then all you’d hear about is how great their scores were.
April 11th, 2012 at 7:33 am
We all know our fomer DC wanted his DL to rush the passer. Penetrate gaps, and all.
58 is basically saying you can’t play that way.
Let’s see how the new scheme works out, RRS.
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Fair Enough, Wiggle
Love this line, btw
“I’m a simple guy, RRS. Pick one argument and stick to it.”
hope you don’t mind if I use it in the future
April 11th, 2012 at 7:36 am
The four players who advanced to the semi finals of the Madden 13 cover are: Aaron Rodgers, Ptrick willis, Cam Newton, and Calvin Johnson, per Schefter! Who would you guys want the curse on?
April 11th, 2012 at 7:43 am
UFA CB’s
Alan Ball
Will Blackmon
Phillip Buchanon
Kelly Jennings
Justin King
interested?
April 11th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Who would you guys want the curse on?
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@Hwnrdr
Patrick Willis!
April 11th, 2012 at 7:52 am
The A’s are such a joke..
April 11th, 2012 at 7:55 am
The A’s are such a joke..
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so are the Lakers. You’ll find out tonight!
April 11th, 2012 at 7:56 am
Boston, Atlanta, Memphis & Houston are heating up!
April 11th, 2012 at 7:57 am
Marks Hair, they have been for awhile…It’s because Wolf doesn’t care…all he wants is to move the A’s to San Jose to be next to his beloved Earthquakes!
April 11th, 2012 at 7:57 am
376.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 7:55 am
The A’s are such a joke..
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so are the Lakers. You’ll find out tonight!
Ok, Rockstar, come on now…
April 11th, 2012 at 7:58 am
G’morning fellas.
It’s Buckeye. It’s been awhile. Missed you guys. (most of ya, anyhow).
We’ve relocated to North Carolina. It’s nice down here. Girls are getting settled in, playing softball.
Back just in time for the draft. Can’t wait.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:00 am
The Madden cover is definitely going to come down to Rodgers and Newton.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:00 am
Buckeye!
need your pick at #95 bro
see the list (above)
April 11th, 2012 at 8:00 am
Buckeye!!
My man, good to hear from you.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:01 am
Hwnrdr,
Peyton Manning, haha.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:01 am
What’s up, Buckeye?
April 11th, 2012 at 8:02 am
The Madden cover is definitely going to come down to Rodgers and Newton
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If thats true, I hope it’s Newton
guy is so overrated it’s ridiculous!!
Pryor > Newton. print it
would hate to see some freak injury on Aaron Rodgers, especially after they lost Matt Flynn
more predictable would be a soph slump from Fig Newton
April 11th, 2012 at 8:02 am
384.edward teach Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 8:01 am
Hwnrdr,
Peyton Manning, haha.
LOL, well, Schefter joked that Peyton Hillis curse was so bad that it effected Peyton Manning and Sean Payton…
April 11th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Lol the mighty Los Angeles Lakers have nothing to prove.. They will get they’re rings, its just the way it is… If not this year, then in another yr or two… Its like shooting fish in a barrel competing with some of the other incompetent front offices.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:06 am
Lakers have nothing to prove
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which could explain why they aren’t hungry and will likely be ousted in RD1 of the playoffs (maybe even swept?)
April 11th, 2012 at 8:06 am
Good Morning Hwn, JFB, Hill, ET, 24, RRS, Mark, Buck, Mike and DJ!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:07 am
what up, ray?
April 11th, 2012 at 8:07 am
Does wolf keep all of his money in change? So he can swim in it like scrooge mcduck?
April 11th, 2012 at 8:08 am
good morning ray !!
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Good Morning Hwn, JFB, Hill, ET, 24, RRS, Mark, Buck, Mike and DJ!
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lol lol sounds like the Waltons, only backwords !!!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:08 am
Good Morning Ray? How’s life treating you this morning?
Rockstar…I’ll keep quiet like always, but heaven forbid Lakers pull together for a run…you know I won’t be quiet then…
April 11th, 2012 at 8:09 am
389. The hunger comes when the real season starts.. For champs at least..
April 11th, 2012 at 8:09 am
393.R8ER MIKE Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 8:08 am
good morning ray !!
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Good Morning Hwn, JFB, Hill, ET, 24, RRS, Mark, Buck, Mike and DJ!
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lol lol sounds like the Waltons, only backwords !!!
LOL, Good night John boy…
April 11th, 2012 at 8:09 am
I wish Peyton Manning was on the cover of this years cover! How about Rivers and Charles in the background too?
April 11th, 2012 at 8:10 am
Eric Decker… Peyton is throwing great………..
What else is he gonna say….he wants passes coming his way….
April 11th, 2012 at 8:10 am
Mornin..puff puff
April 11th, 2012 at 8:11 am
sounds like the Waltons
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@Mike
it’s that Podunk flavor I add to the AM crew
who gets to play the role of “the Beave” ??
April 11th, 2012 at 8:12 am
Why we always talking about the Lakers…let’s talk about the Warrior’s, how about them Warrior’s?
Or…how about them A’s?
BTW…coming from a Laker/Dodger fan!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:12 am
The hunger comes when the real season starts.. For champs at least
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@Hair
like last year?
bwahahahaha!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:13 am
let’s talk about the Warrior’s, how about them Warrior’s?
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Attn: JFB, DMAC & ROG
April 11th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Ok, my last post didn’t post…all I mentioned was ….
Well, I better not type it again…geez
April 11th, 2012 at 8:15 am
402.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 8:12 am
The hunger comes when the real season starts.. For champs at least
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@Hair
like last year?
bwahahahaha!
Last year everyone knows that the winner of that series would win the Finals…Mavs came hot at the right time, while The Lakers became distracted at the wrong time!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:16 am
Manning was throwing hard like 2-3 months ago.. Im sure he’s getting stronger.. If ee win the west this yr it will be a big accomplishment.. Peytons been an iron man and a great qb.. kc looks strong and san d is no joke. Plus they have picks in the first 3 rds. Our guys need to bring it this yr. I wouldnt be surprized if the afc west takes a wildcard.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:16 am
As for The Warriors…you guys think that the Warriors will get that Lotto pick? Some fans here at work seem to think not…
April 11th, 2012 at 8:16 am
Ok, my last post didn’t post…all I mentioned was ….
Well, I better not type it again…geez
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Hwnrdr cussing me out again for talking bad about the Lake Show?
hehe. Go East!!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:17 am
405. Plus we had no point guard..
April 11th, 2012 at 8:19 am
405. Not like last yr.. Like the yr b4 that. And the one b4 that… And the one b4 that……
April 11th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Rockstar, you know I wouldn’t do that…
April 11th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Manning was throwing hard like 2-3 months ago
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Every QB throws hard with no pressure & no contact. no playbook either at that point. He was basically playing catch in the backyard. who cares?
by the way, to my knowledge an AFC West rival (Charger, Chief or Bronco) has never been on the cover of a Madden game. John Madden is all Raider, baby. Having one of those fools on the cover will not happen during his lifetime!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:22 am
If thats true, I hope it’s Newton
guy is so overrated it’s ridiculous!!
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You definitely confuse the hell out of me with your opinion of certain players. I guess the only way you can say Cam is overrated is by the W/L record but he improved his teams record by 5 wins over the previous season, and transformed the leagues WORST offense into the 7th ranked offense in the league. They averaged 12.2ppg in 2010 and 25.4 in 2011, that is a HUGE increase. I simply can not see how you can say that is overrated.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:22 am
hope you don’t mind if I use it in the future
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Not at all.
I’m pretty sure I didn’t coin that phrase.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Good morning, R8rray!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:25 am
‘Sup Vegas, Rockstar, Hwnrdr, et al.
It’s nice to be back and be able to chat with the esteemed morning crew.
RRS,
At the end of the 3rd round it should be best player available. We all know the Raiders need some depth at LB, but there should also be some good interior o-lineman on the board.
It’s a crapshoot. Probably not gonna happen, but just for grins put me down for that Burfict kid from ASU. First round grade who might be slipping due to attitude or whatever. Could be a steal. Don’t know if Reggie would be willing to gamble on his first ever draft pick, though. Who knows?
April 11th, 2012 at 8:25 am
by the way, to my knowledge an AFC West rival (Charger, Chief or Bronco) has never been on the cover of a Madden game. John Madden is all Raider, baby. Having one of those fools on the cover will not happen during his lifetime!
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Yeah, but has a Raider player ever graced the cover? I don’t remember
April 11th, 2012 at 8:25 am
412. I was only talking about arm strength, but do you think he forgot how to play or something?
April 11th, 2012 at 8:26 am
Wanted to say thanks to that awesome kid, Rosen, or is it Rosenberg,..no, Rosenstein?..anyway that kid in Concord that took out a couple of those sleeper cell terrorists the other day who were riding their bikes on that sidewalk,..kid, you are the man! My newest hero since that hombre down in Florida. Its a great day, God bless.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:26 am
The latest on Burfict is the kid won’t even be drafted!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:28 am
413. Agreed.. Im not putting cam in the hof. But he had a probowl season.. Whats to overrate?
April 11th, 2012 at 8:29 am
First Take is pretty good this morning.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:33 am
Fig Newton is basically the black version of Jeff George. He’ll put up some decent numbers. He might make a decent fantasy football option. However, the Panthers will finish 3rd or 4th in that division again. He may get invited to a few Pro Bowls like Vince Young did, due to popularity.
I didn’t like him at Auburn. I don’t like him at Carolina. just my opinion. Terrelle Pryor has more to offer than that guy imo. don’t bother responding
April 11th, 2012 at 8:33 am
Here is a list of all Madden covers:
http://www.holytaco.com/20-years-of-madden-covers/
April 11th, 2012 at 8:34 am
First Take is pretty good this morning
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that show is dumber than Mike & Mike in the morning!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:35 am
The Madden curse is real.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:36 am
How can you respond to kam newton is the black jeff george?
April 11th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Jay Crawford & Skip Bayless = turds
flush’em!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:38 am
The madden curse killed my brother..
April 11th, 2012 at 8:39 am
The rerun of the stern show is pretty good this mrning..
April 11th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Lakers have nothing to prove
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which could explain why they aren’t hungry
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It’s becoming pretty unwatchable. CLEARLY just going through the motions thinking they are better than they are.
The Heatles are even more funny. They think they are entitled already, lol.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Bcz24 Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 8:26 am
The latest on Burfict is the kid won’t even be drafted!
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R8eray Says:
April 10th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Comment From Ray from Vegas
If you were GM of the Oakland Raiders, who would you draft @ #95? Pick a name and do not reply with a position!
12:09
Steve Corkran: I would take Vontaze Burfict if he’s still there. When focused, he is an impact player, of which the Raiders have none on their defense as of now.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:50 am
How ridiculous cam newton is an animal..expect him to do even more damage this fall.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:50 am
The Heatles are even more funny. They think they are entitled already
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@Jhill
you might be right. I think they get humbled each time they play Boston though and they have to play them again on 04/24
they also play Chicago twice before the playoffs start up.
We’ll find out what Miami is made of in the next 2 or 3 weeks
April 11th, 2012 at 8:54 am
431. Its a strange schedule this year.. No camp or practice.. Everybody guns for the lakers.. It makes them look slow at times.. They are lagging. But if you watch the games that arent on national t.v. Teams that arent big names.. They all slack off too. The lakers always create a buzz and sell out away games.. But just cause every team goes nuts to beat the lakes, it doesnt mean its a big game for the lakers every nite.. Beating the w’s again is boring…….
April 11th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Lardarius Webb thinks Ravens have league’s best secondary
“With me, Jimmy Smith, Cary Williams and then Bernard Pollard and Ed Reed, there are not five guys better. We have the best secondary in football.” -PFT
What about Bartell, Spencer, Huff, Branch & Mitchell??
Webb must be confused.
Ravens DB’s = 2nd best to Oakland
April 11th, 2012 at 8:56 am
Beating the w’s again is boring
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is going 0-3 against the Spurs the next 3 weeks going to be considered “boring” ??
April 11th, 2012 at 8:57 am
425.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 8:34 am
First Take is pretty good this morning
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that show is dumber than Mike & Mike in the morning!
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Don’t watch much of Mike and Mike, but Golic is hilarious to me.
First Take is really good on Wednesdays when Steven A Smith goes up against Skip. The other shows are just ok.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:00 am
Good mornin RR, JHill, Edward Teach, Hwnrdr, Bcz24… NATION!!!
April 11th, 2012 at 9:00 am
Speaking of Cam and the Panthers, I was on the way to the amusement park last Sat, passed through Charlotte and the stadium. Oaktown is coming there this season and I WILL be there.
It’s been awhile since I’ve seen my boys live and in person. Made the short trek to Indy few years back. Famous Amos had a long TD called back and Peyton put it on em pretty good.
So, any of you guys down here in the southeast that are planning on going, we’ll have to get together for a cold one beforehand.
Although, Oakland is also scheduled to visit Cincy as well. That might’ve been even more fun. Carson Palmer’s return. Would’ve been interesting. Oh well.
BTW,
Raider Nation was in full effect at Carowinds on saturday. There was Silver & Black everywhere. More than Panther gear even. I was surprised. And one lonely dude in a Steeler jersey. lol.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:01 am
whats up Raccoon ?
April 11th, 2012 at 9:01 am
I wonder why NYG did not try and keep TollEfson?
April 11th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Waiting on the Draft RR.
Hoping for some O/D line help, and a CB.
We still need a legit project at QB.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:08 am
When you are in Charlotte go to Ishi and get me a Hibachi steak with extra shrimp sauce for me!! LOL I ate at that place twice a week when I lived in Charlotte. Man, its almost worth the 14 hour drive to get me some of that!
April 11th, 2012 at 9:10 am
I wonder why NYG did not try and keep TollEfson?
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NY Press write-up, kinda explains things…
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/2012/04/tollefson-talks-oakland-goff-works-out-for-miami
April 11th, 2012 at 9:11 am
Rock do you think Pryor should compete to start over Palmer?
April 11th, 2012 at 9:12 am
Very surprised that Kelly Jennings is still on the market. If the Raiders can’t find DB help in the draft, he would be worth the vet minimum, maybe a little more.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:12 am
Buckeye!!
Glad to see you posting again.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:12 am
I wonder why NYG did not try and keep TollEfson?
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they did!
they made him an offer. then he decided to visit Seattle, Green Bay, Tennessee & Oakland.
I’m guessing the offer from New York was less than what we’re paying him (2-years $2.5 million)
April 11th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Trade for K Rivers. He is one of the best WLBs in the game.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:16 am
do you think Pryor should compete to start over Palmer?
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@bcz
tough question. I’m a big fan of both players. I think Carson Palmer is going to do big things for us this season. I’m very happy to have Pryor waiting in the wings. I think this may turn out like a Favre/Rodgers scenario, where Pryor sits on the bench 3 full seasons, then comes in Year#4 and takes the league by storm.
2012 = Palmer (AFC West Champs)
2013 = Palmer (wins Super Bowl. retires)
2014 = Pryor
April 11th, 2012 at 9:18 am
@ The Realist Dirty Raccoon
still need your pick at #95 bro!
April 11th, 2012 at 9:19 am
Trade for K Rivers.
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Attn: Raider O
yes yes yes!!
sorry, i know you’ve already heard that a lot this morning
April 11th, 2012 at 9:19 am
Trade for K Rivers. He is one of the best WLBs in the game.
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Must not be since his team is trying to trade him.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:19 am
Rock do you think Pryor should compete to start over Palmer?
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Can Pryor be our 3rd string QB and part-time receiver?
If he is such a gifted athelete, can he be like Kordell Stuart on the Steelers?
Betcha it would confuse the opposition every time he stepped on the field as a receiver…
April 11th, 2012 at 9:20 am
What’s up Racoon?
April 11th, 2012 at 9:21 am
LOL RR
April 11th, 2012 at 9:23 am
Must not be since his team is trying to trade him.
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So Moss wasn’t one of the best WRs when we traded for him?
D Ryans was traded for a 4th, so does that mean he is not one of the best MLBs?
April 11th, 2012 at 9:24 am
Wassup Raccoon!
April 11th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Walter’s Latest Mock Draft…Raiders
95. Oakland Raiders: Sean Spence, OLB, Miami
If you click on Sean Spence’s name and read his scouting report, you’ll read a note from Charlie saying, “Oakland was showing a lot of interest in outside linebackers at the Senior Bowl.” As it turns out, Sean Spence is one of the top prospects on the board.
129. Oakland Raiders: Matt McCants, OT, UAB
It’s a good thing the Raiders were awarded several compensatory picks because they have a ton of holes – some of which happen to be on the offensive line.
148. Oakland Raiders: Jonathan Massaquoi, DE/OLB, Troy The Raiders lost two pass-rushers this offseason in Kamerion Wimbley and Trevor Scott. They’ll need replacements.
168. Oakland Raiders: Dan Herron, RB, Ohio State
The Raiders need a power complement for Darren McFadden in the wake of Michael Bush’s signing with Chicago
April 11th, 2012 at 9:28 am
Rivers has been very injury prone. Good player when healthy. I had him listed with Aaron Curry and Leroy Hill as players the Raiders should look to trade for last season. Obviously, he’s the most talented of the bunch. Don’t really see a clear role for him with Aaron Curry on the team. I would assume McKenzie is going to use the draft to address the OLB situation.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:28 am
How’s it going Raider O?
Kinda surprised the Bungles are dangling Rivers. Although, I don’t know that he’s ever been the same player since Hines ward broke his face. Never really lived up to his potential as a high first rd pick outta USC. Demeco Ryans, a much more productive NFL player went for a 4th, surprisingly.
But if he’s available for a mid rd pick, Reggie should jump all over it. Change of scenery might do him some good.
I’d like to see Oakland take that shot. Could be a steal.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:29 am
So Moss wasn’t one of the best WRs when we traded for him?
As it turns out, no he wasn’t.
D Ryans was traded for a 4th, so does that mean he is not one of the best MLBs?
Apparently not.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:31 am
I wasn’t too happy with O Mock Draft 4.0, so I will release O Mock Draft 5.0 later today. I know you guys can’t wait. lol
April 11th, 2012 at 9:32 am
I’m doing well Buckeye. I hope all is well with you and yours.
I would trade our 5th this year and a conditional pick next year.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:33 am
if we can get Rivers for a 5th, do it!
we have ZERO depth at any of the LB spots.
In fact, Rivers could easily turn out to be our BEST linebacker …
April 11th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Eagles for Ryans for a 4th
We got Curry for a 7th
Rivers somewhere in between imo. I think we could fetch him with a 5th!
April 11th, 2012 at 9:34 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 9:12 am
I wonder why NYG did not try and keep TollEfson?
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they did!
they made him an offer. then he decided to visit Seattle, Green Bay, Tennessee & Oakland.
I’m guessing the offer from New York was less than what we’re paying him (2-years $2.5 million)
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Interesting.
I’ll post my pick a lil later.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Rivers is better than any LB that we have. Fact. You would have to think Reggie has at least inquired about what it would cost to bring him here.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:37 am
After getting traded to the Pats, Moss in the next 3 seasons had 250 catches, 3,765 yards, and 47 TDs. Also, he broke Rice’s record for most TDs in one season.
Those numbers do not support your logic J.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Rivers is better than any LB that we have. Fact.
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Fact?????
I would think if that was “fact”, and the guy is available for a scrub draft pick, he would be on the team.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Hwnrdr, JHill it’s all good my Raider Brothers.
How have ya been? Keeping the Riff Raff out???
April 11th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Those numbers do not support your logic J.
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LOL!
if I had a dime for every time I heard that…..
April 11th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Those numbers do not support your logic J.
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I thought your question was related to when he got traded to the Raiders.
Pats #s don’t support your trade to the Raiders logic, O.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:40 am
A couple contracts would have to be restructured if Rivers was going to come on board. Maybe even Rivers himself. He has a first-round contract, pre-rookie wage scale.
Lack of interest in Rivers might signal that the Raiders don’t want to invest heavily in a player who doesn’t have much value in a “multiple” defense. But then, I don’t think Rivers would necessarily be out of place as an ILB. And he’d certainly be an upgrade at WLB over Curry.
Still, I think the Giants-Bengals deal is as good as done.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Draft status and trade status mean nothing! It’s all about performance IMO.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:40 am
if I had a dime for every time I heard that…..
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You’d have about a quarter.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Productive players sometimes get traded for mid-round picks. That’s the nature of the league. Has little to do with their value as a player – more to do with their value to their team.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:42 am
You are right J. Look at his prev #s with the Vikings before we traded for him. He was considered the best WR in the game, and the Vikings traded him.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Lack of interest in Rivers might signal that the Raiders don’t want to invest heavily in a player who doesn’t have much value in a “multiple” defense. But then, I don’t think Rivers would necessarily be out of place as an ILB. And he’d certainly be an upgrade at WLB over Curry.
Still, I think the Giants-Bengals deal is as good as done.
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Agree with this.
If I had to guess, I’d say Reggie at least called. That said, there’s no way of knowing.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:43 am
YoungAmerican Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Productive players sometimes get traded for mid-round picks. That’s the nature of the league. Has little to do with their value as a player – more to do with their value to their team.
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See also: Ryans, DeMeco
April 11th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Btw J, it’s my Moss to the Raiders argument and not logic.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Rivers was never the same player after Hines Ward cheapshotted him and broke his jaw. It’s a shame. Maybe he just needs a change of scenery.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:45 am
I think the Giants-Bengals deal is as good as done
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agreed, G-Men need LB’s like the Raiders need a healthy Darren McFadden in 2012
April 11th, 2012 at 9:45 am
argument and not logic.
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Really????
You forgot a comma.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:46 am
472.The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Hwnrdr, JHill it’s all good my Raider Brothers.
How have ya been? Keeping the Riff Raff out???
Trying my best, bro…
O, I never say that Moss broke one of Rice’s TD record for the season because Rice did it with less games, maybe it was one game but still…and I know, the record is broken so nothing, not even an asterick will change that! I’m just glad he did not win the SB that year…karma is a b***h!
April 11th, 2012 at 9:46 am
I Hate the Giants!!
April 11th, 2012 at 9:48 am
You forgot a comma.
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Where? I’ll fix it.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:50 am
I’m just glad he did not win the SB that year
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Yup, Moss had a chance to win a ring & didn’t
same with OchoStinko and Gerard Warren
oddly enough – Moss may have another chance at a ring with San Fran this year (puke!)
April 11th, 2012 at 9:52 am
I guess it all depends on that you consider “the best”.
Let me ask you this question, why would a team try and get rid of “one of the best players at his position” in the NFL?
CLEARLY, that players current team doesn’t feel that he is one of the best at his position.
Maybe Minnesota felt that Moss was a product of playing with Chris Carter, Robert Smith, and Culpepper?
I still haven’t seen you throw out Moss’ Raider stats that would indicate we go one of the best WRs in the league? What happened to him once he had to play on grass and didn’t have Chris Carter next to him?
April 11th, 2012 at 9:52 am
Hwnrdr,
Rice broke the record in 1987. Wasn’t it a 16 game season in 87?
April 11th, 2012 at 9:52 am
The salary cap comes to mind.
Mornin, fellas
April 11th, 2012 at 9:52 am
Where? I’ll fix it.
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LOL!
April 11th, 2012 at 9:53 am
I didn’t say he was the best WR when he was a Raider. My argument is he was one of the best WRs when we traded for him.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:55 am
J,
Don’t the pats play on grass too? C Carter was retired. 250 catches and 47 TDs in 3 years.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:56 am
491.Raider O Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 9:52 am
Hwnrdr,
Rice broke the record in 1987. Wasn’t it a 16 game season in 87?
Wasn’t that the year that one game was lost due to contract talks between the NFLP and the NFL? I think that year only netted 15 games? I could be wrong…
April 11th, 2012 at 9:57 am
My argument is he was one of the best WRs when we traded for him.
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truth
thats why we had to give Minny former 1st round LB Napolean Harris and the 7th overall draft selection
Looking back, we actually got more out of Moss than they got out of Harris & Williamson, LOL
nice trade, Al!
April 11th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Hwnrdr,
I was 8 in 87. I don’t remember.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:58 am
oddly enough – Moss may have another chance at a ring with San Fran this year (puke!)
Unless he doesn’t care about being thrown to in the dirt, then he may…that look on Crabtree’s face after Smith did that to him in the NFC Title game is priceless! Kinda says it all!
April 11th, 2012 at 9:59 am
RR,
Al had his moments.
Trading D Burgess for a 3rd, Philip B for a 2nd, and D Jolly for a 1st.
Still LMAO
April 11th, 2012 at 10:00 am
The 1987 NFL season was the 68th regular season of the National Football League. A 24-day players’ strike reduced the 16-game season to 15. The games that were scheduled for the third week of the season were canceled, but the games for weeks 4–6 were played with replacement players. 85% of the veteran players did not cross picket lines during the strike.
The replacement player teams were given mock names like “Chicago Spare Bears”, “San Francisco Phoney Niners”, “New Orleans Saint Elsewheres”, “Washington ScabSkins”, and “Seattle Sea-scabs”.[1] Final television revenues were down by about 20%, a smaller drop than the networks had expected.[2] The defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants went 0–3 in replacement games, ultimately costing them a chance to make the playoffs and repeat their championship.
LOL at the names…
April 11th, 2012 at 10:00 am
RIP AL!
April 11th, 2012 at 10:01 am
LMAO at ” Phoney Niners”
April 11th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Time machine…traded R. Moss for A. Rogers and Draft pick, select Calvin Johnson instead of Russell…
April 11th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Al fleeced the Viqueens with that trade!!
sort of like when we traded Doug Jolley to the Jets & Derrick Burgess to the Pats
too bad Norv Turner & Kerry Collins couldn’t do more with him in 2005.
Can’t blame Moss for “wanting out” after the likes of Shell, Walsh, Brooks & Walter in 2006!!
Still, Kiffin choosing to make amends with Porter and basically telling Moss to kick rocks was Kiffin’s worst personnel move in Oakland. We already know he didn’t want to draft JaWalrus
April 11th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Raider O and I on the same page ???
look out, blog!
April 11th, 2012 at 10:05 am
My argument is he was one of the best WRs when we traded for him.
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The Raiders, and most of their fans, would disagree with your logic, uh, I mean argument.
“when we traded for him” is the basis of your logic?
When exactly is that, the minute right before or after the trade happened?
April 11th, 2012 at 10:06 am
RR
The world is going to end in 8 months. No time to argue!
April 11th, 2012 at 10:07 am
J,
Don’t the pats play on grass too?
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Being the educated man you are, I’m sure you know better than to answer a question with a question!
April 11th, 2012 at 10:07 am
LMAO J. You should be a lawyer.
April 11th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Raider O Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Hwnrdr,
I was 8 in 87. I don’t remember.
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DAMN.. toy are a young buck O !!
I had been out of school for 6 years in 1987
and married for 4 years back then !!!
lol lol lol YOU YOUNG PEOPLE !!
April 11th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Time machine…traded R. Moss for A. Rogers and Draft pick, select Calvin Johnson instead of Russell…
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@Dutch
what if we had kept Brooks & Walter at QB?
select Calvin Johnson instead of Russell…
keep Randy Moss.
Kiffin, Knapp & Cable fix the offense and O-line
WR Corps = Johnson, Moss, Porter & Curry
no 4th rounder traded to Lions for Josh McCown & Mike Williams. Tim Dwight not acquired in free agency
April 11th, 2012 at 10:09 am
511.R8ER MIKE Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Raider O Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Hwnrdr,
I was 8 in 87. I don’t remember.
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DAMN.. toy are a young buck O !!
I had been out of school for 6 years in 1987
and married for 4 years back then !!!
lol lol lol YOU YOUNG PEOPLE !!
LOL, you’re older than me…lol…I graduated high school and enlisted in the Navy then…
April 11th, 2012 at 10:13 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Eagles for Ryans for a 4th
We got Curry for a 7th
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Actually Curry cost us a 5th and a 7th
April 11th, 2012 at 10:13 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 9:57 am
My argument is he was one of the best WRs when we traded for him.
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truth
thats why we had to give Minny former 1st round LB Napolean Harris and the 7th overall draft selection
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O, did I nice job of distracting the main point.
Comparing a Randy Moss to Keith Rivers????
Where are Rivers stats all pro numbers and pro bowl credentials from last season?
The claim was that Rivers is one of the best WLBs in the NFL. I said the Bengals must not agree with that. Teams don’t trade best players at the a position for a 4th rd pick.
And Demeco Ryans???? The MLB from the Texans? The ones who had the worst defense in the NFL?
April 11th, 2012 at 10:17 am
LOL, you’re older than me…lol…I graduated high school and enlisted in the Navy then…
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now you want to laugh at the elderly,thats just wrong young man !! lol lol lol lol
April 11th, 2012 at 10:17 am
what if we had kept Brooks & Walter at QB?
select Calvin Johnson instead of Russell…
keep Randy Moss.
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I know you meant to say draft Adrian Peterson instead of Russell.
Blame it on the iPhone like everyone else.
April 11th, 2012 at 10:20 am
If we are going to cherry pick decisions, we should have traded for Matt Shaub, and then drafted Adrian Peterson.
In 2008 we coulda then picked Jarod Mayo instead of McF… and then Jason Pierre-Paul instead of McClain etc etc.
Hindsight is always 20/20…
April 11th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Where’s JFB???
So Tennehill is creeping up to #3 overall, but Pryor (had he played in college last year) would last to round 3?
You still sticking to that?
April 11th, 2012 at 10:22 am
BTW.. picking up Matt Shaub and drafting AP move was something I suggested BEFORE we drafted… and I can even prove it! lol
April 11th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Mike,
LOL
I don’t feel young. I blame the wife.
April 11th, 2012 at 10:23 am
and then Jason Pierre-Paul instead of McClain
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I tried to tell RRS, lol!
April 11th, 2012 at 10:25 am
Raider O Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Mike,
LOL
I don’t feel young. I blame the wife.
*************dont know O .. would have to feel your wife to be sure !! lol lol lol
April 11th, 2012 at 10:26 am
516.R8ER MIKE Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 10:17 am
LOL, you’re older than me…lol…I graduated high school and enlisted in the Navy then…
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now you want to laugh at the elderly,thats just wrong young man !! lol lol lol lol
LOL, come on now…never implied that at all…lol
April 11th, 2012 at 10:26 am
J,
I can’t help it. I was a car salesman. Distracting people is what I do best. Forget about the 189,000 miles, and try to focus on the shape of the car.
April 11th, 2012 at 10:26 am
LMAO Mike. You are a sick puppy.
April 11th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Jason Pierre-Paul instead of McClain
I tried to tell RRS
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Jhill is right.
He was one of the few guys that wanted JPP at #8
trade McJelly to Arizona for Dan Williams!
April 11th, 2012 at 10:30 am
LOL LOL LOL .. yeah i have my moments !!!
and before you say it .. NO …their not all senior moments !! lol lol lol
April 11th, 2012 at 10:31 am
527.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 10:28 am
Jason Pierre-Paul instead of McClain
I tried to tell RRS
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Jhill is right.
He was one of the few guys that wanted JPP at #8
trade McJelly to Arizona for Dan Williams!
Who was the one that the Giants last year got out of a grocery store? Was it him?
April 11th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Who was the one that the Giants last year got out of a grocery store? Was it him?
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LB Chase Blackburn
April 11th, 2012 at 10:34 am
530.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Who was the one that the Giants last year got out of a grocery store? Was it him?
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LB Chase Blackburn
There you go…thanks Rockstar!
April 11th, 2012 at 10:41 am
speaking of… sign UFA Chase Blackburn for depth!
he might end up beating out McJelly at MLB
April 11th, 2012 at 10:41 am
LOL Mike.
April 11th, 2012 at 10:41 am
So my son has been watching bspn and he told me they will be discussing the raiders next move. Should be interesting what they have to say and how biased they will be
April 11th, 2012 at 10:42 am
J,
I didn’t want DHB. I wanted it Orakpo, and people here made fun of it cause he was from Texas.
April 11th, 2012 at 10:45 am
532.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 10:41 am
speaking of… sign UFA Chase Blackburn for depth!
he might end up beating out McJelly at MLB
Didn’t he do well in the playoffs? Why are the Giants always getting rid of their players? Interesting…
April 11th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Didn’t he do well in the playoffs? Why are the Giants always getting rid of their players? Interesting…
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@Hwnrdr
The Giants have had “some discussions” with free agent LB Chase Blackburn about a return.
The Giants would have re-signed Blackburn by now, obviously, if they were intent on retaining him. Blackburn closed out last season as the Giants’ starting middle linebacker. They want to get better at the position this year.
Apr 9 – 4:01 PM
Source: ESPN New York
April 11th, 2012 at 10:49 am
I like Herm Edwards.
April 11th, 2012 at 10:52 am
537.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Didn’t he do well in the playoffs? Why are the Giants always getting rid of their players? Interesting…
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@Hwnrdr
The Giants have had “some discussions” with free agent LB Chase Blackburn about a return.
The Giants would have re-signed Blackburn by now, obviously, if they were intent on retaining him. Blackburn closed out last season as the Giants’ starting middle linebacker. They want to get better at the position this year.
Apr 9 – 4:01 PM
Source: ESPN New York
And so do we, but I believe Allen has said that he likes what he’s got in Rolando…so i doubt it, unless for depth!
April 11th, 2012 at 10:54 am
The Giants would have re-signed Blackburn by now, obviously, if they were intent on retaining him. Blackburn closed out last season as the Giants’ starting middle linebacker. They want to get better at the position this year.
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They have Jonathan Goff at MLB, Blackburn will likely be brought back to back up Goff, but not till after the draft.
April 11th, 2012 at 10:56 am
They have Jonathan Goff at MLB, Blackburn will likely be brought back to back up Goff, but not till after the draft.
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@bcz
Goff is a UFA as well, who just visited the Dolphins yesterday (per PFT)
April 11th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Do you all think that if Denver and NY Giants make the playoffs that it will end up The Manning bowl?
April 11th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Giants Defense is all about the DL. Their LBs and Secondary are avg at best.
April 11th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Hwnrdr,
I hope not. I hate both teams.
April 11th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Did they trade K Rivers already. According to Wiki, he is a Giant.
April 11th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Do you all think that if Denver and NY Giants make the playoffs that it will end up The Manning bowl?
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I give dungver ZERO chance of making the playoffs this season.
If not Oakland, it’ll be SD or KC
I think OAK takes the division and KC makes it in as a wildcard
April 11th, 2012 at 11:08 am
RR ill bet you a pretend dollar the lakers dont go 0-3 vs the spurs.. kobe will sit tonite.
April 11th, 2012 at 11:13 am
give dungver ZERO chance of making the playoffs this season.
If not Oakland, it’ll be SD or KC
I think OAK takes the division and KC makes it in as a wildcard
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Hey RRS, I hate the donkey’s as much as the next guy, but ZERO chance? You might want to check the oddsmakers in Vegas, they know things.
April 11th, 2012 at 11:14 am
J,
You are right. Rivers is not one of the best WLBs in the game based on his performance and stats, and that’s one of the reasons why he is getting traded. I thought he did better for some reason. Shouldn’t have compared him to Moss.
April 11th, 2012 at 11:15 am
We Will Win The West!
April 11th, 2012 at 11:16 am
ZERO chance? You might want to check the oddsmakers in Vegas, they know things
ill bet you a pretend dollar the lakers dont go 0-3 vs the spurs
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whoa fellas, I’m not a betting man. I just like to make bold predictions and stand by them until proven right or wrong!
April 11th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Seaturds still due a 5th rounder in 2013 for Aaron Curry, but it could be a 4th rounder depending on how much Curry plays. So it would behoove the Raiders to shop for a LB in the draft.
April 11th, 2012 at 11:18 am
whoa fellas, I’m not a betting man. I just like to make bold predictions and stand by them until proven right or wrong!
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Skip Baseless?
April 11th, 2012 at 11:20 am
544.Raider O Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Hwnrdr,
I hope not. I hate both teams.
I don’t mind The Giants so much…I guess only because I have said to my dad along with other Niner fans that to watch out for them in the playoffs…they all laughed at me! LOL
April 11th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Do it, Reggie Mac:
3rd round – Cam Johnson, DE, Virginia
4th round – Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, NT, Baylor
5th round – David Molk, C, Michigan
5th round – Danny Trevathan, LB, Kentucky
6th round – Sammy Brown, LB, Houston
April 11th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Hwnrdr,
I’m not a fan of the East Coast and what it has to offer. West Side!!!
April 11th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Skip Baseless?
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ouch, man!
what did I ever do to you??
April 11th, 2012 at 11:30 am
J,
You are right. Rivers is not one of the best WLBs in the game based on his performance and stats, and that’s one of the reasons why he is getting traded. I thought he did better for some reason. Shouldn’t have compared him to Moss.
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Kinda funny that Rivers was traded b/c of the play of that guy they signed last year Thomas Howard? Rivers injury gave Thomas Howard the oppurtunity and netted us a draft pick!
Too bad the Giants already traded for him for a 5th round pick.
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/4728/Keith-Rivers
April 11th, 2012 at 11:32 am
@RRS
Nah man, I like your positivity! I like your raider koolaid, pour me another cup please.
April 11th, 2012 at 11:34 am
RaiderRockstar
Alright, I am on the list. Only took 5-6 years…lol…we will trade the 95th pick.
April 11th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Per the Washington Post, George Zimmerman will be charged in Trayvon Martin’s death.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/george-zimmerman-to-be-charged-in-trayvon-martin-shooting-law-enforcement-official-says/2012/04/11/gIQAHJ5oAT_story.html
April 11th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Rellik30 Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 11:34 am
RaiderRockstar
Alright, I am on the list. Only took 5-6 years…lol…we will trade the 95th pick.
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Can’t, it’s a comp pick
April 11th, 2012 at 11:36 am
Rivers is another injured player that didn’t play at all last year, kind of reminds me of Bartell. Has something to prove. But his salary is steep. I wouldn’t want to continue paying that first round type money he’s getting.
April 11th, 2012 at 11:40 am
I think Bruce Irvin is overrated to a large extent and I don’t want to see the Raiders draft him, BUT….this guy has had one HELL of a journey and I certainly wish him the best. This is must read stuff:
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl–west-virginia-prospect-bruce-irvin-ditches-burglary–drug-game-for-shot-at-nfl.html;_ylt=AjYAMNf9UMvu9.EYRNmlbmpDubYF
April 11th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
zzzzzzzzzz
April 11th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Lunch time?
April 11th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Irvin has to be used in the right role.
He’d be best at OLB and rotational RDE. Good enough lateral agility to cover in the flats, can attack the LOS. But as an every-down DE he’d be overmatched.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Apparently the Raiders were showing some interest in WR Jeff Fuller.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Apparently the Raiders were showing some interest in WR Jeff Fuller.
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Who ???
April 11th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
555.SilverNBlackPA Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Do it, Reggie Mac:
3rd round – Cam Johnson, DE, Virginia
4th round – Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, NT, Baylor
5th round – David Molk, C, Michigan
5th round – Danny Trevathan, LB, Kentucky
6th round – Sammy Brown, LB, Houston
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Nice little mock. Would love to see Cam fall to us at the end of Round 3, but it’s not going to happen.
Baptiste should be there in Round 4 though and Molk should be available in Round 5 also.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:28 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)
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April 11th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Rivers is going to have his break out season with The Giants. Especially behind that line.
Fight On, Keith!
April 11th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
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April 11th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Raider O Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Hwnrdr,
I’m not a fan of the East Coast and what it has to offer. West Side
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come on now brother, east coast has lots of cool stuff.
like Washington D.C. and politics and cherry trees and crab cakes and … well thats about it !!!
oh damn maybe you are correct O.
in the words of the late great Gilda Radner…..
NEVER MIND. lol lol lol
April 11th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Who ???
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6′4, 220lb WR from Texas A&M.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Apparently the Raiders were showing some interest in WR Jeff Fuller.
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Who ???
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Texas A&M Receiver
http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/378013/jeff-fuller
April 11th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, NT, Baylor
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DK007 & PA
wasn’t there a fat slob nose tackle drafted by the Browns outta Baylor last year in RD1 ??
April 11th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
http://www.livestream.com/raidersofficial?t=987341
Link to Reggie Mac’s live presser.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Who ???
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6′4, 220lb WR from Texas A&M.
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Any insight YA? Seemed to have a better Junior year?
April 11th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
wasn’t there a fat slob nose tackle drafted by the Browns outta Baylor last year in RD1 ??
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Phil Taylor, yes.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Any insight YA? Seemed to have a better Junior year?
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Haven’t followed Fuller. Know that injuries slowed him down a little bit as a senior, so his draft stock took a hit. Was projected to be a fringe 1st round pick going into the season. Other than that, don’t know much about him.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Texas A&M Receiver
http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/378013/jeff-fuller
6′4, 220lb WR from Texas A&M.
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Looks good. is he gonna be there in RD6?
perhaps go undrafted?
we have enough youngsters at the position imo
we need a proven vet receiver like Terrell Owens
I wouldn’t be mad if we traded Murphy for a late rounder and drafted this kid with that pick to replace him though
injuries, alligator arms, supported JaMarcus, viagra “incident” , etc – he’s still got a lot to prove and he’s entering Year #4
April 11th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Reggie McKenzie news conference at http://www.raiders.com now
April 11th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Bannan stays in Denver. Cotchery stays in Pittsburgh
Rivers officially traded to Giants.
Newman to Cincy is official now, as well
Briggs extended
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
April 11th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
YA,
Phil Taylor = BJ Raji
Nicolas Jean-Baptiste = Ron Brace
same type of thing??
April 11th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
YA,
Phil Taylor = BJ Raji
Nicolas Jean-Baptiste = Ron Brace
same type of thing??
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Could be.
NJB plays a little too upright sometimes, will take some time to develop his technique. Might have to build up some upper body strength. Looked great at the Senior Bowl, though.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
John Dickinson @JDJohnDickinson
#Raiders McKenzie says goal is for Terrelle Pryor to be #2 QB. Called it natural progression for him to see what he can do there.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, NT, Baylor
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DK007 & PA
wasn’t there a fat slob nose tackle drafted by the Browns outta Baylor last year in RD1 ??
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Phil Taylor. LOVED him. Baptiste isn’t anywhere near as athletic, which is what makes Taylor special.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
John Dickinson @JDJohnDickinson
#Raiders McKenzie says goal is for Terrelle Pryor to be #2 QB. Called it natural progression for him to see what he can do there.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
John Dickinson @JDJohnDickinson
#Raiders McKenzie says goal is for Terrelle Pryor to be #2 QB. Called it natural progression for him to see what he can do there.
+++++++++++++++++
Come on, Pryor, justify my faith, man!
April 11th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Raiders McKenzie says goal is for Terrelle Pryor to be #2 QB. Called it natural progression for him to see what he can do there.
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let’s see, Raider O
who gets a big helping of crow first ???
I think you and I are the only servers in a room full of 500+ !!!
April 11th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Raiders McKenzie says goal is for Terrelle Pryor to be #2 QB. Called it natural progression for him to see what he can do there.
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let’s see, Raider O
who gets a big helping of crow first ???
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
You wound me very deeply sir.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
@G123
why haven’t we signed Matt Leinart yet? TP sucks. He’s nowhere close to being ready, right?
WHAAAA!!!
April 11th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
PA makes three of us!
Pryor = future franchise QB
April 11th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
@ Jhill & JFB
hey, is Pryor playing RB, TE or WR yet??
same player as Tebow, eh?
WHAAAA!!!
April 11th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
OAKLAND RAIDERS @RAIDERS
GM Reggie McKenzie – “We’re going to get the best player. I’m not going to reach down for a player that plays a certain position.”
April 11th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
@Alex7
Pryor will never make it in the pros? was awful in college against “the better teams”? what was his completion percentage again?
WHAAAA!!!
April 11th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
PA makes three of us!
Pryor = future franchise QB
+++++++++++++++++
Been saying this from day 1.
What did Al tell him, “Be patient, your time will come.” I hope Pryor really took that to heart.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
John Dickinson @JDJohnDickinson
#Raiders McKenzie says he wouldn’t want to be part of “Hard Knocks”in future yrs Chuckled said wants Raider business to stay Raider business
April 11th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
no more reaches in the draft?
whoa – what a concept!
do Heyward-Bey & Mitchell feel slighted?
April 11th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
How many posters here have a Raider tattoo or brand?
April 11th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
I like Pryor’s work ethic. Hopefully that translates into better footwork, better accuracy, and better decision-making.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
John Dickinson @JDJohnDickinson
#Raiders McKenzie says he wouldn’t want to be part of “Hard Knocks”in future yrs Chuckled said wants Raider business to stay Raider business
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nice, Reggie doesn’t need the fame or the limelight. doesn’t care about popularity.
we’ll do our talking on the field, suckas!
April 11th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Marks hair Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
How many posters here have a Raider tattoo or brand?
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right here brother. have the shield tattoo on my right arm. starts at the elbow and goes up over my shoulder !!
April 11th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
601.Marks hair Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
How many posters here have a Raider tattoo or brand?
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I had a Raiders tattoo designed for me by a buddy of mine when we went to the Super Bowl in 02, I won’t get it done until we win a Bowl though. Part of a bet with another buddy, I can’t get it done until we win the big show.
April 11th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
590.SilverNBlackPA Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
John Dickinson @JDJohnDickinson
#Raiders McKenzie says goal is for Terrelle Pryor to be #2 QB. Called it natural progression for him to see what he can do there.
+++++++++++++++++
Come on, Pryor, justify my faith, man!
^^^^^^^^
Whatever Carolina is doing with Scam Newton, than Knapp needs to do the same with Pryor when he is in there.
Newton and Pryor are the same type of player with the same skill set, the difference is that Scam throws a better ball consistently.
April 11th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Question:
what if the BPA is a QB, K, P or LS ???
April 11th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Cam has a bigger arm and runs with powe too.
April 11th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
John Dickinson @JDJohnDickinson
#Raiders McKenzie says he does not want to even consider trading future picks especially high ones
April 11th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
I have the shield on my right arm too.. 4 life
April 11th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
607.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Question:
what if the BPA is a QB, K, P or LS ???
Good Question! WWRD?
April 11th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
OAKLAND RAIDERS @RAIDERS
GM Reggie McKenzie – “You can find starters the last three rounds. It’s not an exact science but you stick to what you believe in.”
April 11th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Who is Neil Glat and what has he been named President of?
April 11th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
I love you Reggie!
April 11th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
Marks hair Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
I have the shield on my right arm too.. 4 life
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show off the tattoo and tell people that YES, i do bleed black and silver !!
April 11th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
is that your only tatoo Mark?
April 11th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
#Raiders McKenzie says he does not want to even consider trading future picks especially high ones
GM Reggie McKenzie – “You can find starters the last three rounds. It’s not an exact science but you stick to what you believe in.”
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this guy won me over a LONG time ago!
April 11th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
617.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
#Raiders McKenzie says he does not want to even consider trading future picks especially high ones
GM Reggie McKenzie – “You can find starters the last three rounds. It’s not an exact science but you stick to what you believe in.”
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this guy won me over a LONG time ago!
Yup…Waka Waka!
April 11th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
616. No I added another tatt when my father died..
April 11th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
609.YoungAmerican Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
John Dickinson @JDJohnDickinson
#Raiders McKenzie says he does not want to even consider trading future picks especially high ones
^^^^^^^^
Good! If anything, McK needs to try and stockpile future picks.
Heck, I wonder if McK can get a 3rd Rounder for Kelly in this years draft or maybe even steal a teams 2nd Rounder in next years draft for Kelly?
Hmm…
April 11th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
@ Jhill & JFB
hey, is Pryor playing RB, TE or WR yet??
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I don’t think I’ve said that since we drafted him.
I’ve deferred to Raider O, and have said I’ve never seen him play.
April 11th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Did reg draft any starters in the final 3 rds last season?
April 11th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Marks hair Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Did reg draft any starters in the final 3 rds last season?
+++++++++++
Ted Thompson is Green Bay’s GM
April 11th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Nice to see some Pryor supporters. If Palmer stays healthy and plays well enough to start for the next few yrs, Pryor may develop into the next starter.
April 11th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
John Dickinson @JDJohnDickinson
McKenzie reviews draft picks from #Packers he was particularly proud of: William Henderson, Darren Sharper, Donald Driver, Mark Tauscher etc
April 11th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
I wonder if McK can get a 3rd Rounder for Kelly in this years draft or maybe even steal a teams 2nd Rounder in next years draft for Kelly?
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@ DK007
Say we trade Kelly for a pick in next year’s draft..
who would take his place on the D-Line?
slide Houston inside and start Bryant or Tollefson at DE opposite ShoNasty ???
draft the best available space clogger at #95 and start him from Day 1 ??
April 11th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
If I could endure the pain I’d like to get the raiders shield on my dk, so that my girls have to pay homage as well..
April 11th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
623. Fine did the pack draft any starters in the last 3 rds?
April 11th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Raider J Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Nice to see some Pryor supporters. If Palmer stays healthy and plays well enough to start for the next few yrs, Pryor may develop into the next starter.
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I said it at the time and I’ll say it now: Pryor will be Al’s last great move.
April 11th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
draft the best available space clogger at #95 and start him from Day 1 ??
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Then what do you do with Seymour?
April 11th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Then what do you do with Seymour?
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3-tech, LDE.
April 11th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
TP = #2?!?!
We Told You People!!!!
Victory dance time!!
April 11th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
TP haters?!?!
Vegas?!?
April 11th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
TP!!!!
Go Buckeyes!!!
April 11th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Marks hair Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
If I could endure the pain I’d like to get the raiders shield on my dk, so that my girls have to pay homage as well..
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or a hundred dollar bill, cause my old lady loves to blow money !!!
April 11th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
got my first tattoo when i divorced my first wife. its snoopy doing the happy dance !!!! lol lol lol
April 11th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
RAIDERS GM Reggie McKenzie – “Mark Davis has been excellent in allowing me to do it the way I need to do it. It’s been going pretty good.”
40 minutes ago
April 11th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
lol @ Mike
you’re killin’ me bro
trying to get some work done today. finding it hard not to burst out in laughter at some of the material you come up with
April 11th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
2011 Packers draft from 3rd round on:
#96 overall – Alex Green, RB, Hawaii. Played special teams and had 3 carries for 11 yards & 1 catch for 6 yards before shredding his knee in Week 7
#131 overall – Davon House, CB, New Mexico State. Dressed for 2 games last year, inactive the rest. Recorded 1 tackle.
#141 overall – DJ Williams, TE, Arkansas. Dressed for 13 games last year. Recorded 2 catches for 13 yards backing up Jermichael Finley. Seemed to be mostly a blocker.
#179 overall – Caleb Schlauderaff, G, Utah. Traded him to the Jets before the final round of roster cuts.
#186 overall – DJ Smith, OLB, Appalachian State. Dressed for all 16 games, playing a reserve role. Recorded 43 tackles, 0 sacks, 1 INT, 1 pass defensed.
#197 overall – Ricky Elmore, DE, Arizona. Was waived as part of the final roster cutdown to 53. Not sure if he was signed to the practice squad or not
#218 overall – Ryan Taylor, TE, North Carolina. Dressed for 15 games last year, recording 1 catch for 4 yards, which also happened to be a touchdown. Again seemed to be mostly a blocker.
#233 overall – Lawrence Guy, DT, Arizona State. As far as I can tell he made the roster but was a healthy scratch all 16 games.
April 11th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
lol RR. sorry bro !!!
April 11th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
629. I’d like to see Pryor earn some playing time. He has a ton of natural talent. A package with Pryor, DMc (the original wildhog), Ford, Moore & Murphy is too fast for most defenses to handle.
April 11th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
RAIDERS GM Reggie McKenzie – “Mark Davis has been excellent in allowing me to do it the way I need to do it. It’s been going pretty good.”
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what else is he gonna say?
owner = GM’s boss!
April 11th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Jerrymcd Raiders GM McKenzie happy with modernization of personnel department with regard to film, computers, etc. Ahead of schedule.
16 minutes ago
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The 8mm, and overhead projectors, as well as the abacus have been replaced…..
April 11th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
RAIDERS GM Reggie McKenzie – “Mark Davis has been excellent in allowing me to do it the way I need to do it. It’s been going pretty good.”
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what else is he gonna say?
owner = GM’s boss!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Unless you’re Hubert J, in which case the GM’s boss is you, the head coach!
April 11th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Paul Gutierrez @PGutierrezCSN
@Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie said @TerrellePryor is a viable candidate to be No. 2 QB, next week’s’ voluntary mini-camp a “tell-tale” sign.
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O,
Let’s hope your boy TP is ready.
April 11th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Raiders GM McKenzie happy with modernization of personnel department with regard to film, computers, etc. Ahead of schedule.
GM Reggie McKenzie said @TerrellePryor is a viable candidate to be No. 2 QB, next week’s’ voluntary mini-camp a “tell-tale” sign
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It’s a great day to be a Raider fan, isn’t it HD37 ??
April 11th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
639. Good info. Packers got pretty good contributions from their late rd picks. The players came from many different regions also.
…with the 95th pick in the NFL draft, the Raiders select,
Nigel Bradham – Linebacker, Florida State University
April 11th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
TP will have the opportunity at next weeks VMC’s to show his stuff to the coaching staff
April 11th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
new post
April 11th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
what else is he gonna say?
owner = GM’s boss!
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Rockstar…
My take on that comment, is that Mark is letting Reggie do his job, and staying out of the way for the most part…
April 11th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
“Modernization” is the perfect way to describe the process that the Raiders organization is going through.
April 11th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
626.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
I wonder if McK can get a 3rd Rounder for Kelly in this years draft or maybe even steal a teams 2nd Rounder in next years draft for Kelly?
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@ DK007
Say we trade Kelly for a pick in next year’s draft..
who would take his place on the D-Line?
slide Houston inside and start Bryant or Tollefson at DE opposite ShoNasty ???
draft the best available space clogger at #95 and start him from Day 1 ??
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Houston and Bryant would be taking Kellys snaps inside and of course Seymour is in there as well. With ShoNasty will be the LDE or moved to RDE and Tollefson will play LDE possibly.
Draft Kelly’s replacement hopefully in Round 3 or Round 4 in this years draft.
McK may also try and sign bargain FA NT maybe….who knows.
If McK can get a 2nd Rounder in next years draft for Kelly, it would be hard to not pull the trigger I would think.
April 11th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
love this quote
“But you’ve got to earn the right to rush the passer and the way you do that is by stopping the run.”
dude knows whats up, and from the interview sounds like gamer
just need a beast of NT 6′3″ 330lbs who can take on double teams and disrupt the offense by getting up feild
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