Raiders coach Allen talks about schedule, McFadden, Pryor, etc.
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at 6:05 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders coach Dennis Allen took a break from preparing for the 2012 season to weigh in on the NFL’s release of the schedules for its 32 teams.
Allen also addressed the status of running back Darren McFadden, backup quarterback Terrelle Pryor and the progress of his team’s first mini camp, among other things.
Here is the complete transcript from the conference call with Allen:
Q: Thoughts on opening at home on Monday night?
A: I’m excited about it. You grow up watching Monday Night Football and the theme song. We’re excited about getting to open up the new era of Raider football both in the preseason on Monday night and in the regular season.
Q: Does getting the schedule make it all seem more real?
A: I don’t know if makes it seem more real that it’s coming up. Obviously it’s exciting when you get a chance to look at it. Obviously you know who you’re playing. You go through the process of looking at those teams. All right, we have this team early in the year, late in the year. At the end of the day it doesn’t really matter. We have to line up and go play those games whenever they call for us to go play them.
Q: Does anything stand out on the schedule?
A: I don’t think anything really jumps out at me. Usually when I get these things I kind of look at them. I don’t give it a ton of thought other than where we’re traveling to and when we have to get there.
Q: How much do you like having three straight home games late in the season?
A: First of all I like the fact that as I look at the schedule we don’t have any back-to-back road games until we get to the end of the year. I like the fact that we get three back-to-back-to-back home games right there in the stretch run until we have to go on the road to finish out the year. Obviously getting the chance to play at home late in the year is an advantage.
Q: What were you able to do on the first day of the mini camp today?
A: We’re using this as an opportunity to really install a core base offense, defense and special teams. Really just get a chance to let the guys go through the motions of breaking a huddle lining up in a formation, lining up in a defense, lining up in a punt team formation and allow them to get a feel for what we’re going to do and how they’re going to be asked to do it.
Q: Is this a big week for Pryor?
A: At the end of the day, what I’m looking to see from him, not necessarily this week. It’s the process as we go along. What I want to see is that every day he gets a little bit better. That’s what we’re looking for with all of our players. None of us are where we need to be right now. Our job is to as the process goes on our job is to put our head down, put blinders on and put one step ahead of the other and take it day by day. I know those are cliches but it really is true. We’re going to take it day by day and keep getting better every day. At the end of the day if we can do that and get better every day we’re going to like the results at the end.
Q: What was McFadden able to do?
A: Darren was able to go through the drills today and did a nice job.
Q: Is that encouraging?
A: Absolutely. He’s one of our most explosive players on offense. He’s a dangerous weapon. We’re looking forward to finding different ways of using him and kind of exploiting his talents.
Q: What was the turnout like?
A: I thought we had a great turnout. We had two weeks of an offseason conditioning program and today was the first day of the voluntary minicamp. Overall I’ve been very pleased with the turnout. Guys are working very hard to try to get better.
Q: What are draft preparations like?
A: We’ve been in draft meetings for about a week now. Obviously we’re still in a process of draft meetings. I’m balancing the two right now with getting ready for the draft and also running this minicamp. As we get closer and closer to the draft, Reggie and I will sit down and really get a good feel for what we want to do and what our plan of attack will be.
Q: Are you pleased with the holes you have filled through free agency?
A: I really do. Obviously as we go through the offseason we’ll have a better feel as we go on exactly where we’re at. I feel pretty good about the guys we were able to pick up.
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April 17th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
If DMAC can go at or near 100% for 14+ games, that and an improved defense should get us 10 victories at least.
April 17th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Is it just HueJack and D.A. or is every coach love using the word “obviously” and I just haven’t noticed?
April 17th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
This is the most sensible offseason the team has had in years. Davis’ go for broke approach is history. Looking back, it makes you wonder if he would even care about the state of the team now that he’s gone.
April 17th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Yup!
April 17th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Got 5 on it!
April 17th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
I don’t know that I would call the new CBA rules sensible. The players show up and the coaches must hide in a bunker and have no contact on the field.
Sounds idiotic to me.
April 17th, 2012 at 6:19 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Meanwhile, I see Petrino’s mistress just resigned her Arkansas job. I strongly suspect it was a “resign or be fired” situation.
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Resign or be criminally prosecuted for fraud I would think.
April 17th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Dont like the start of this schedule, I truly believe in this team, but we could easily start out 0-4. DA better get this team up and running fast, or Reggie will have his first crack at a top 10 draft pick next season
April 17th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
I thought there was a mini camp coming up. It’s really different this year, the Raiders talking to the fans and all.
April 17th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Just like I called it. Raiders and Chargers on opening
night.
April 17th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 6:19 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Meanwhile, I see Petrino’s mistress just resigned her Arkansas job. I strongly suspect it was a “resign or be fired” situation.
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Resign or be criminally prosecuted for fraud I would think.
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I don’t think SHE would be subject to fraud. All she did was apply for a job she wasn’t qualified for. It was her married boyfriend who pulled the strings for her.
April 17th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
Dbaz09,
You realize that the reason the Raiders are a contender in 2012 is because of Al Davis/Hue Jackson guys such as Palmer, McFadden, Taiwan Jones, Veldheer, Wiz, Moore, Ford, DHB, TK, Shaughnessy, Seymour, Huff, Branch, etc. and much less due to Bartell, Goodson, Spencer, Underwood, etc. I like some of the moves RM has made, but most of all I like the fact he recognizes that Al stocked this team with a ton of talent and his top priority as GM was to keep that in tact as much as possible.
April 17th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
NBC got no love for you losers. Have raiders ever been on Sunday night?
April 17th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Thanks for thee update Cork.
April 17th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
#13:
CHARGE THIS!
April 17th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
#13:
Let’s see, let me do the math here …
Raiders have been to five Super Bowls and won three;
San Diego has been to …
oh right, sorry about that!
April 17th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
I gave you props earlier for calling the Monday Night opener Charged Up! It will be fun to beat your team like a gong.
April 17th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Home schedule:
Mon 9/10 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Sun 9/23 PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Sun 10/21 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Sun 11/4 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Sun 11/18 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Sun 12/2 CLEVELAND BROWNS
Thu 12/6 DENVER BRONCOS
Sun 12/16 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
I see 5 former NFL champs, and 3 current NFL chumps
April 17th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
The Chargers have a GM and HC that are hanging by a thread. They are going to mortgage the future to win this year (reminds me of AD) and if they fail San Diego will be resigned to the garbage heap for years to come.
April 17th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
Norv Turner……Lol.
April 17th, 2012 at 6:48 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 6:19 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
Meanwhile, I see Petrino’s mistress just resigned her Arkansas job. I strongly suspect it was a “resign or be fired” situation.
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Resign or be criminally prosecuted for fraud I would think.
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I don’t think SHE would be subject to fraud. All she did was apply for a job she wasn’t qualified for. It was her married boyfriend who pulled the strings for her.
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True, Petrino probably told her to put Dartmouth College grad, Junior National Golf Champion and National Chess Champion on her one page misspelled resume.
April 17th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Obviously, there are some similarities to Huebert and Allen’s interviews.
April 17th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Q: Is this a big week for Pryor?
A: At the end of the day, what I’m looking to see from him, not necessarily this week. It’s the process as we go along. What I want to see is that every day he gets a little bit better. That’s what we’re looking for with all of our players. None of us are where we need to be right now. Our job is to as the process goes on our job is to put our head down, put blinders on and put one step ahead of the other and take it day by day. I know those are cliches but it really is true. We’re going to take it day by day and keep getting better every day. At the end of the day if we can do that and get better every day we’re going to like the results at the end.
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Eesh. Not exactly a ringing endorsement of where TP’s at. Read between the lines. Hopefully he improves as the camp goes on.
April 17th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
Seriously?…the HC doing a Q&A about the new schd and the current mini camp…I feel like I’ve been so deprived for all these years. What a breath of fresh air.
April 17th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
Our only question for this season will be our Defence!
April 17th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
How long before someone comes in here and proclaims that, because Allen and McKenzie are purging the organization of everything Al, that Pryor won’t get a fair shot and they know this because Allen was less than enthusiastic about him in this interview?
My guess is that it will happen once we sign the veteran backup and Pryor drops to third on the depth chart. Someone will point to this interview as evidence or the org never intended to give him a chance to begin with.
April 17th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Tonedeezy Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
People are complaining about the early bye week, but has no one else noticed that that bye week is the week that the NFL should be paying tribute to Coach Davis on Monday Night???
I consider that to be nothing less than yet another dig at a great man who transformed this game and all of professional entertainment in the process.
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That’s a dirty rotten shame.
April 17th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Obviously….
April 17th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
On a side note, what’s up with that stupid Cam Newton Under Armour commercial that’s on every five seconds. The one where he’s running around like a jagoff on a field all by himself but has a DJ mixing beats over the stadiu sound system. Dumbest commercial ever.
April 17th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Absolute 100% pure horse schitt the Raiders have a bye in week #5. Who the fck needs a bye week right out the gate. Give me a bye in week 10 or 12 or even fcking 8 for that matter. But week #5? Are they that much pu$$y assed they need the fcking bye at week 5? Another underhanded attempt by the NFL to thwart the Raiders by seasons end. They ought to be beat up after 12 straight weeks of battle while other teams are just comin out of the fckng bye. WTF!
April 17th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Tonedeezy Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
People are complaining about the early bye week, but has no one else noticed that that bye week is the week that the NFL should be paying tribute to Coach Davis on Monday Night???
I consider that to be nothing less than yet another dig at a great man who transformed this game and all of professional entertainment in the process.
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Thats a great fcking point. Typical bastards, wtf!
April 17th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Only way for the NFL to pay tribute to Al Davis will be when they are forced by the will of the Raiders to hand over the Lombardi at the end of the Super Bowl. That’ll show them jack asses who’s right.
Code Fcking Black!
April 17th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Chris in NY Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
Dbaz09,
You realize that the reason the Raiders are a contender in 2012 is because of Al Davis/Hue Jackson guys such as Palmer, McFadden, Taiwan Jones, Veldheer, Wiz, Moore, Ford, DHB, TK, Shaughnessy, Seymour, Huff, Branch, etc. and much less due to Bartell, Goodson, Spencer, Underwood, etc. I like some of the moves RM has made, but most of all I like the fact he recognizes that Al stocked this team with a ton of talent and his top priority as GM was to keep that in tact as much as possible.
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That must be why McKenzie is completely restructuring the organization, revamping the facilities, and throwing out Al’s old playbooks. There couldn’t be a more stark repudiation of Al’s moribund “system” if it hit you between the eyes.
April 17th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
dbaz09 Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
This is the most sensible offseason the team has had in years. Davis’ go for broke approach is history. Looking back, it makes you wonder if he would even care about the state of the team now that he’s gone.
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Sensible is a good word for it. Something the franchise hasn’t had in a long time.
April 17th, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Tonedeezy Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
People are complaining about the early bye week, but has no one else noticed that that bye week is the week that the NFL should be paying tribute to Coach Davis on Monday Night???
I consider that to be nothing less than yet another dig at a great man who transformed this game and all of professional entertainment in the process.
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Tone,
You are a youngster. I know that, and respect it. However, I had it with AD some 20 years ago when his genius fled and he was more interested in lawsuits than football.
AD’s last 10 yrs were horrendous; he should have been turned out his managerial role by the minority partners.
Frankly, I revere AL in my own way, regarding 1970 -1990.
I am just sick to death hearing his praises now, after sacrificing his team to dementia, paranoia, and idiotic business decisions, the worst of which he was too old and just couldn’t give it up.
Let’s move past the smaltzy memorials for AD and just play ball!
April 17th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
32.Ordinary Joe Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Only way for the NFL to pay tribute to Al Davis will be when they are forced by the will of the Raiders to hand over the Lombardi at the end of the Super Bowl. That’ll show them jack asses who’s right.
Code Fcking Black!
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McFadden20,
Is that you bro……hmmmmm……sounds like you.
April 17th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Stop complaining about the schedule. We gotta win 10 games, no matter when we have the bye week. Really need the defense to come into the 21st century and the running game to take off.
Get 3 striaight home games on december? nice. gotta get a solid lead coming out of those 3…
April 17th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
ohioraider Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Chris in NY Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
Dbaz09,
You realize that the reason the Raiders are a contender in 2012 is because of Al Davis/Hue Jackson guys such as Palmer, McFadden, Taiwan Jones, Veldheer, Wiz, Moore, Ford, DHB, TK, Shaughnessy, Seymour, Huff, Branch, etc. and much less due to Bartell, Goodson, Spencer, Underwood, etc. I like some of the moves RM has made, but most of all I like the fact he recognizes that Al stocked this team with a ton of talent and his top priority as GM was to keep that in tact as much as possible.
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That must be why McKenzie is completely restructuring the organization, revamping the facilities, and throwing out Al’s old playbooks. There couldn’t be a more stark repudiation of Al’s moribund “system” if it hit you between the eyes.
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Actually, McKenzie has kept the roster 90% in tact when he could’ve traded guys for picks, dumped guys like Seymour, Huff to clear cap room. Let guys like Reece and Bryant walk rather than tag them.
The only major changes made, IMO, were cutting Routt and Wimbley (who he wanted to keep but Wimbley actually benefitted financially by getting cut). As Steve recently stated, Hue’s firing was Mark Davis’ call.
Even the scouting dept remains in tact at this point. So what exactly are the sweeping changes? Replacing the overhead projectors with PowerPoint?
April 17th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Yeah, the early bye doesn’t make me happy.. The rest of the schedule looks pretty good. If DMAC is healthy for 14 games… 11-5.. otherwise.. 9-7
April 17th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Oh yeah, Al Davis had the team stacked alright. Lol.
April 17th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
What, he just faked up the Coaches?
April 17th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
I can’t undestand why the Raiders have only made the playoffs 6 times in the last 25 years.
April 17th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Don’t like to be overly negative or pessimistic but I hope Allen coaches better than he interviews.
Less than impressed by what I’ve seen and heard from him so far. Doesn’t seem like a great communicator to me.
As this offseason progresses, it’s becoming increasingly obvious to me that if the Raider offense takes a step backward this could be a very long season.
Most people seem to think the defense couldn’t possibly get worse. Most are convinced the loss of Wimbley and Routt is insignificant. They might prove to be right.
The real question however, is has this defense IMPROVED ?
From a coaching standpoint, Allen and Tarver figure to be an improvement over Chuck B.
From a personnel standpoint, I have severe doubts.
Far from convinced that the 2012 defense is going to be any better than 2011 version.
And although it’s hard to imagine, it could actually be worse.
April 17th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
YO LAKE SHOW HOMIES STAND UP N REPRESENT
Whut Whut, we’re losing by 20 bust still got lots of time to make that classic Showtime run to close this out. In the meantime your boy Beeech Diggity will be getting faded on mad margaritas.
HOLLA
Yo, on the realz, getting hella pumped for Kings action tomorrow night. Dem boyz on da ice will “Shuck the Canuck” (patent pending, you know how we do)
Speaking of my highly successful music career … Any of you hip to the hottest new boy band on the block, 2 Kewl 4 Skool?
Yo, that’s the script I’ll be giving Ryan Seacrest to broadcast to his 3mil+ Twitter fan base in a few months
Keeping it real, fo shizzle
April 17th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
39.PlunkforHOF Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Yeah, the early bye doesn’t make me happy.. The rest of the schedule looks pretty good. If DMAC is healthy for 14 games… 11-5.. otherwise.. 9-7
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Plunk,
Raiders only play 3 elite teams, the Steelers, Ravens and Saints this season. They also play Miami, which we can’t seem to beat, recently. I peg those as our 4 definite losses. A healthy DMAC won’t do much against them.
Let’s say we split the series with our western division brethren, win once against Denver, KC, SD.
It’s painful to think we will lose to Cleveland, Carolina and Atlanta, so let’s assume we will win 2 of those games.
We should win the rest…..
My prediction is 8 / 8.
DMAC runs wild against the lowest of those teams, does little against the rest, maybe averages 50 yds per game running and 20 yds receiving. He goes down for the season during game 8, is traded by the Raiders and never plays for us again.
In 2013 we cut Seymour, Huff, TK, and any other underperformers on D, acquire or develop a true run stuffers, at least one shut down corner. We bolster our O line, continue developing Pryor. Moore continues to improve, while trading DHB for a real franchise WR. We run by committee saving our picks and trade bait with the strategy of acquiring a franchise RB next season.
We move up to 11 / 5 losing in the 2nd round of the playoffs.
In 2013 we continue developing our “game-buster” roster by drafting a franchise RB and make it to the SuperBowl.
Monday, September 10 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 7:15 p.m. ESPN
Sunday, September 16 at Miami Dolphins 1:15 p.m. CBS
Sunday, September 23 PITTSBURGH STEELERS 1:15 p.m. CBS
Sunday, September 30 at Denver Broncos 1:05 p.m. CBS
Sunday, October 7 BYE
Sunday, October 14 at Atlanta Falcons 10:00 a.m. CBS
Sunday, October 21 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 1:15 p.m. CBS
Sunday, October 28 at Kansas City Chiefs 1:05 p.m. CBS
Sunday, November 4 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 1:05 p.m. FOX
Sunday, November 11 at Baltimore Ravens 10:00 a.m. CBS
Sunday, November 18 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS *1:05 p.m. FOX
Sunday, November 25 at Cincinnati Bengals *10:00 a.m. CBS
Sunday, December 2 CLEVELAND BROWNS *1:15 p.m. CBS
Thursday, December 6 DENVER BRONCOS 5:20 p.m. NFLN
Sunday, December 16 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS *1:15 p.m. CBS
Sunday, December 23 at Carolina Panthers *10:00 a.m. CBS
Sunday, December 30 at San Diego Chargers *1:15 p.m. CBS
April 17th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Miami is a mess. I’d be shocked if we lose that one.
April 17th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
46.Chris in NY Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Miami is a mess. I’d be shocked if we lose that one.
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Miami has been a mess it seems forever, and they continue to beat us down like we are squat……we were squat, so……
April 17th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
Playing in Miami in Sept with that humidity never seems to be a good recipe for us even though we SHOULD win the game.
April 17th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
They’ve got to at least split with Den/KC.. It would be great to beat Pitt at home.
April 17th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Beating the Stealers anywhere is great.
April 17th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Don’t know what’s going to happen to the Saints this year, but it’s good to get them at home.
April 17th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Just kickoff the season
CAN’T WAIT
April 17th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Players I think McK, the scouts and Allen will monitor and possibly target on Draft Day:
OLB- Nigel Bradham
OLB/DE- Jonathan Mossaquio
OLB/DE- Corderro Law
NT- Josh Chapman
OLB- Sean Spence (Spence may fall to 4th Round due to his size and not being able to consistently shed blocks from bigger OLinemen)
OLB- Terrell Manning
DE/DT- Jared Crick
DE/DT- Derek Wolfe
DE- Malik Jackson
WR/KR- TY Hilton
DE- Cam Johnson
DE-OLB- Josh Kaddu
C- David Molk
RB- Terrance Ganaway
RB- Robert Turbin
NT- Akiem Hicks
NT- Alameda Tammu
LB- Tank Carder
CB- Omar Bolden
NT- Nicholas Jean-Baptiste
DE- Jake Bequette
OT/G Brandon Washington
OT/G- Matt Reynolds
CB- Josh Norman
WR- Dwight Jones
April 17th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Yo, having a Pajama Jammy Jam at the penthouse on Monday after Tony Parker declares for UCLA
Can’t wait for the Bruin Championship Celebration in 2013, already got Rasta Ganja booked for a poolside bikini bash at the Ritz
Gonna get hella wasted, just keeping it real
April 17th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
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April 17th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
It is too bad we couldn’t have gotten the Saints within the 1st 5 weeks when all their coaches are suspended but they could be a mess all year.
April 17th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Hardline Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
46.Chris in NY Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Miami is a mess. I’d be shocked if we lose that one.
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Miami has been a mess it seems forever, and they continue to beat us down like we are squat……we were squat, so……
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Miami’s got a new hc, possibly a rookie starting QB and has been rebuffed by just about every free agent.
I don’t get too worked up about past performance. How many had we lost to SD, like 13 in a row, then we won the next three.
Miami is a game that we need to win handily.
April 17th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
PFT is reporting that the Minnesota legislature just killed the Vikings’ new stadium, and Wilf is now all but openly threatening to move the team if Minnesota doesn’t come up with something by next February (Feb. 15 is the deadline to notify the league if your team is moving).
If they bolt to either Farmer’s Field or LA Stadium, Mark might have to get off the stick (one way or the other) sooner than he’d like.
April 17th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
For whatever reason, Miami has our number. Can’t count that as a W.
April 17th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
Gotta win the opener. The Steeler game could really give us some momentum.
Going to play Miami on the East Coast is always problematic. It will be a short week, too.
April 17th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Vito Tafur or whoever was interviewing Allen was horrible. You couldnt understand what he was saying…there were silences between questions….these guys have to do a better job….Allen was comfortable and concise with his answers. I was encouraged to hear McFadden was up and going through drills.
April 17th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Lakers getting beat down at home without Kobe…
April 17th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
People keep talking about our lack of draft picks like we sh1t-canned them or something. We just made our picks early folks…
1st round – Carson Palmer
2nd round – Joe Barksdale & Taiwan Jones
3rd round – Terrelle Pryor
April 17th, 2012 at 9:56 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
PFT is reporting that the Minnesota legislature just killed the Vikings’ new stadium, and Wilf is now all but openly threatening to move the team if Minnesota doesn’t come up with something by next February (Feb. 15 is the deadline to notify the league if your team is moving).
If they bolt to either Farmer’s Field or LA Stadium, Mark might have to get off the stick (one way or the other) sooner than he’d like.
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I think the Raiders moving thing is contingent upon whether the A’s move to San Jose. They could conceivably get the Coliseum, and just build another one while sharing Santa Clara’s until its completed. (cross fingers). Its also a matter of Coliseum City being built, which was Oakland Mayor Jean Quan’s concept. This would give the Raiders, A’s and Warriors a complex, but that seems a bit too much – if Oakland isnt careful, it could lose all its teams (A’s to San Jose, Warriors to S.F., Raiders to L.A.)
April 17th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
SamBorg the Uber Goober finally shows his red face in the blog!
After I smacked this nerd down in a badly mismatched rap battle, poor goober melted down and hid in shame
To this day, no blogger has EVERY unleashed a more wack rhyme on the blog than SamBorg
Man, that had me and all my blog brahs laughing for hours!
April 17th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Q: Is this a big week for Pryor?
A: At the end of the day, what I’m looking to see from him, not necessarily this week. It’s the process as we go along. What I want to see is that every day he gets a little bit better. That’s what we’re looking for with all of our players. None of us are where we need to be right now. Our job is to as the process goes on our job is to put our head down, put blinders on and put one step ahead of the other and take it day by day. I know those are cliches but it really is true. We’re going to take it day by day and keep getting better every day. At the end of the day if we can do that and get better every day we’re going to like the results at the end.
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Eesh. Not exactly a ringing endorsement of where TP’s at. Read between the lines.
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Here, I will translate from Dennis Allen coachspeak to normal language for the uninitiated: “Who the hell is Terrell Pryor?”
April 17th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
For whatever reason, Miami has our number. Can’t count that as a W.
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The last big win,(where Culpepper went crazy after his scores) they had a near riot afterwards and they were throwing things at the bus. I think the Gators lost that same weekend, and they were probably on “Raider Week” mode ever since then. Raiders shut them out in the playoffs back in 2000, as well – Thats always been a contentious rivalry – Broncos, Steelers, Dolphins and Chiefs have ALWAYS been rivals since way back (70s).
April 17th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
I knew Al Davis, I don’t know Dennis Allen, yet.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
Hate having that bye week early but if we’re going to have 2 away games back to back, good that they sandwiched them around a bye. Another back to back late but that 2nd game is here in Cali.
Otherwise I like how they alternated home & away and you gotta like the 3 home game stretch. As for the difficulty, meh. All AFC West teams will have a similar level of difficulty. We just have to do a better job with those games than they do.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Master Beeecham Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
SamBorg the Uber Goober finally shows his red face in the blog!
After I smacked this nerd down in a badly mismatched rap battle, poor goober melted down and hid in shame
To this day, no blogger has EVERY unleashed a more wack rhyme on the blog than SamBorg
Man, that had me and all my blog brahs laughing for hours!
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Beech, your rhymes are an insult to the hood. You continuously kill hip and rape hop. Don’t let me have to unleash venom dripped lyrics on you….
“Cause my lyrics are on 10
from the beginning until the rhyme end”
You lay lying on the coroner sheet
as i bust lyrics wit mad ghetto heat!”
April 17th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
More often than not, Miami has our number though. And Culpepper was extra motivated for that game. Just wish he approached the rest of that season with the same passion.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
I knew Al Davis, I don’t know Dennis Allen, yet.
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Krappy, you delusional old fool -
You didn’t know Al Davis. You whined about him all day on a football blog.
Big difference
April 17th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
I need me some 2Kewl4School.
They rock.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Lol! Another rhyme battle between you cats? That was classic. One of the funniest days in here.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:14 pm
SamBorg, once again you cement your rep as the Ultimate Rapping Goober of the blog.
KrappyKell had fresher raps as a Midshipman in the Navy in the 1920’s
Brah, those rhymes were so wack P Diddy just kicked his cat
Let me help you out, goob:
Gettin’ super fly, yo whut whut?
When I see a shorty I gots to bust a nut
The Beeech Dawg gots to give a shout out to all his fans
‘Cause i think my weiner just left some jizzy in my pants
April 17th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Lol! Another rhyme battle between you cats? That was classic. One of the funniest days in here.
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I know, hilarious, huh? But he has little time for real rhyme. He is too busy with his posse.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
More often than not, Miami has our number though. And Culpepper was extra motivated for that game. Just wish he approached the rest of that season with the same passion.
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He was too busy throwing picks or having receivers like Mike Williams drop passes. Another wasted opportunity.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
I need me some 2Kewl4School.
They rock.
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Yo DJ, unleashed some new 2K4S lyrics on the blog today and homies went straight nutz
Krappy pooped his Fruit of the Looms 5 times in 30mins, a new Kane & Assoc record
Check this flow, coming at ya in stereo:
“SATs Ain’t 4 Me”
Study, study, study, I hate practice tests
When I take the SAT, you know I’ll do my best
Better eat a healthy breakfast, got to do what works
Can’t ace an entrance exam if you’ve got the Hershey Squirts
April 17th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
LMAO!
April 17th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
YO BUSTA NUT
Early in the morn is cockadoodle she do
like a rooster I push aside the poo
and climb aboard her back for the ride
and lay it over for some on the side
WHUT YA’LL GIT BUSY WINKLE WINKLE TINKLE TINKLE
April 17th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
I am really looking forward to seeing Pryor in preseason.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:41 pm
this is one small step for man
one…. giant leap for mankind
-neil armstrong
yeah reggiemac
code black
April 17th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
http://www.freepriesttjnow.org
Just Do It!
April 17th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
Yeah, the Raiders haven’t developed a homegrown QB since Stabler.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
Raiders coach Allen talks about schedule, McFadden, Pryor, etc.
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at 6:05 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders coach Dennis Allen took a break from preparing for the 2012 season to weigh in on the NFL’s release of the schedules for its 32 teams.
Allen also addressed the status of running back Darren McFadden, backup quarterback Terrelle Pryor and the progress of his team’s first mini camp, among other things.
Here is the complete transcript from the conference call with Allen:
Q: Thoughts on opening at home on Monday night?
A: I’m excited about it. You grow up watching Monday Night Football and the theme song. We’re excited about getting to open up the new era of Raider football both in the preseason on Monday night and in the regular season.
Q: Does getting the schedule make it all seem more real?
A: I don’t know if makes it seem more real that it’s coming up. Obviously it’s exciting when you get a chance to look at it. Obviously you know who you’re playing. You go through the process of looking at those teams. All right, we have this team early in the year, late in the year. At the end of the day it doesn’t really matter. We have to line up and go play those games whenever they call for us to go play them.
Q: Does anything stand out on the schedule?
A: I don’t think anything really jumps out at me. Usually when I get these things I kind of look at them. I don’t give it a ton of thought other than where we’re traveling to and when we have to get there.
Q: How much do you like having three straight home games late in the season?
A: First of all I like the fact that as I look at the schedule we don’t have any back-to-back road games until we get to the end of the year. I like the fact that we get three back-to-back-to-back home games right there in the stretch run until we have to go on the road to finish out the year. Obviously getting the chance to play at home late in the year is an advantage.
Q: What were you able to do on the first day of the mini camp today?
A: We’re using this as an opportunity to really install a core base offense, defense and special teams. Really just get a chance to let the guys go through the motions of breaking a huddle lining up in a formation, lining up in a defense, lining up in a punt team formation and allow them to get a feel for what we’re going to do and how they’re going to be asked to do it.
Q: Is this a big week for Pryor?
A: At the end of the day, what I’m looking to see from him, not necessarily this week. It’s the process as we go along. What I want to see is that every day he gets a little bit better. That’s what we’re looking for with all of our players. None of us are where we need to be right now. Our job is to as the process goes on our job is to put our head down, put blinders on and put one step ahead of the other and take it day by day. I know those are cliches but it really is true. We’re going to take it day by day and keep getting better every day. At the end of the day if we can do that and get better every day we’re going to like the results at the end.
Q: What was McFadden able to do?
A: Darren was able to go through the drills today and did a nice job.
Q: Is that encouraging?
A: Absolutely. He’s one of our most explosive players on offense. He’s a dangerous weapon. We’re looking forward to finding different ways of using him and kind of exploiting his talents.
Q: What was the turnout like?
A: I thought we had a great turnout. We had two weeks of an offseason conditioning program and today was the first day of the voluntary minicamp. Overall I’ve been very pleased with the turnout. Guys are working very hard to try to get better.
Q: What are draft preparations like?
A: We’ve been in draft meetings for about a week now. Obviously we’re still in a process of draft meetings. I’m balancing the two right now with getting ready for the draft and also running this minicamp. As we get closer and closer to the draft, Reggie and I will sit down and really get a good feel for what we want to do and what our plan of attack will be.
Q: Are you pleased with the holes you have filled through free agency?
A: I really do. Obviously as we go through the offseason we’ll have a better feel as we go on exactly where we’re at. I feel pretty good about the guys we were able to pick up.
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/04/17/raiders-coach-allen-talks-about-schedule-mcfadden-pryor-etc/
April 17th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
April 17th, 2012 at 10:45 pm
Beecham,
Good stuff.
Please set me up with a 2Kewl4Skool t-shirt and/or bumper sticker when they come out. I’m sure they’re on back order but put me on the list.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
Yeah, the Raiders haven’t developed a homegrown QB since Stabler.
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And you haven’t developed a home grown log since 1983. No wonder you’re so uptight.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
My wife just put me in the dog house. Told her I thought the Raiders were gonna be really good this year and she said you don’t get the clap from a toilet seat.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
84.KoolKell Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
Yeah, the Raiders haven’t developed a homegrown QB since Stabler.
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Marinovich smoked alot of homegrown…does that count?
April 17th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Anyone know who the coach for the saints is gonna be? to bad huejax didn’t hold out a little longer. he’d been a good fit down in nor’leans. woulda gone to a decent team and huejax coulda worked his magic. the dude is all right with me.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
While the reporters may be excited about the increased access, from what I can see, these interviews tend to end up feeling like I wasted my time when I am done reading them. Obviously, they can’t say much, or what they’d like.
I think there was something to the show up every year or so used by Al Davis. I never felt like I wasted my time after an Al interview, Or so far, with a Mark interview. The last ones with the Reg and the new coach felt that way.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
It will be interesting to see Raider Coaches with authority, try to develop TP.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
“SATs Ain’t 4 Me”
Study, study, study, I hate practice tests
When I take the SAT, you know I’ll do my best
Better eat a healthy breakfast, got to do what works
Can’t ace an entrance exam if you’ve got the Hershey Squirts
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Sounds like you’re going for a more cleaner image for the boys than what I thought.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
BoJangles Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Anyone know who the coach for the saints is gonna be? to bad huejax didn’t hold out a little longer. he’d been a good fit down in nor’leans. woulda gone to a decent team and huejax coulda worked his magic. the dude is all right with me.
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The same HueJax that’s coaching DBs in Cincy?
April 17th, 2012 at 10:54 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
It will be interesting to see Raider Coaches with authority, try to develop TP.
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It will be interesting to see you pinch one with authority, make sure you clean up with TP.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:56 pm
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82861043/article/packers-patriots-looking-super-after-nfl-schedule-release
The stinkin pats have a easy schedule and they are a shoe in for a suppa bowl berth? B.S. Pats are due to suffer a season of being suppa bowl losers and will struggle to make .500 this year.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:01 pm
You have to win the games, easy schedule or not. The Raiders have lost plenty of games they should have won.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Wonder if Amy and Mark have got that new stadium deal goin yet, cuz I’m worried if the Charger/Raider game is played in L.A., they might see quite a Raider contigent at the game and decide to move back to that cesspool of a town.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
There is a huge misception about two players on this team. What bothers me the most about it is they are Raiders and yet the fans bash them more then the general public and most informed football personnel.
The first being Rolando McClain is a young player with a ton of potential and has demonstrated it on the field. There are two catagories in which highlight the type of players he is well three. Tackles, Pef and sacks. He is in the top 5 in all catagories and he played on one leg most of the year. He had 99 tackles, 14 pas-def and 5 sacks. If you take all of those into consideration he might be one of the top 3 ILB in the NFL. Navarro Bowman far exceeded him in tackles but McClain had more sacks and Passdefensed. For a MLB of his size that is extraordinary those Pasdef(14) ranks with the top DB’s in the league. His sacks more than any ILB in the game. Yet this kid takes more acrimony than anyone from uninformed fans.
Now Terrelle Pryor has taken a snap yet I get the feeling there are some who talk as if they don’t WANT him to succeed. I took Reggie’s comment to be more in the form of marching orders to the coaches. I think Reggie knows much more about TP than anyone in here imagines. If he didn’t I would lose a lot of respect for him as a personnel man. You ahve to know everyone whther they’re on your team or NOT. He had to scout him is did Mr Davis, and I gaurantee you he has a difinitive opinion of him. His comments IMO reflect that.
When this kid does get his opportunities some in here will be shocked. I don’t think he’s as far away from starting as you think. No question Palmer is the starter for the forseeable future. That does not mean that TP can’t play, in fact IMO Palmer must play extremely well to keep this kid sitting for any length of time. Had TP played his senior year he would be a top 20 pick IMO the kid is a winner…………..period
April 17th, 2012 at 11:07 pm
priesttj Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
There is a huge misception about two players on this team. What bothers me the most about it is they are Raiders and yet the fans bash them more then the general public and most informed football personnel.
The first being Rolando McClain is a young player with a ton of potential and has demonstrated it on the field. There are two catagories in which highlight the type of players he is well three. Tackles, Pef and sacks. He is in the top 5 in all catagories and he played on one leg most of the year. He had 99 tackles, 14 pas-def and 5 sacks. If you take all of those into consideration he might be one of the top 3 ILB in the NFL. Navarro Bowman far exceeded him in tackles but McClain had more sacks and Passdefensed. For a MLB of his size that is extraordinary those Pasdef(14) ranks with the top DB’s in the league. His sacks more than any ILB in the game. Yet this kid takes more acrimony than anyone from uninformed fans.
Now Terrelle Pryor has taken a snap yet I get the feeling there are some who talk as if they don’t WANT him to succeed. I took Reggie’s comment to be more in the form of marching orders to the coaches. I think Reggie knows much more about TP than anyone in here imagines. If he didn’t I would lose a lot of respect for him as a personnel man. You ahve to know everyone whther they’re on your team or NOT. He had to scout him is did Mr Davis, and I gaurantee you he has a difinitive opinion of him. His comments IMO reflect that.
When this kid does get his opportunities some in here will be shocked. I don’t think he’s as far away from starting as you think. No question Palmer is the starter for the forseeable future. That does not mean that TP can’t play, in fact IMO Palmer must play extremely well to keep this kid sitting for any length of time. Had TP played his senior year he would be a top 20 pick IMO the kid is a winner…………..period
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Sweet!
Code Black!
April 17th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
“The only reason I’m stayin school, is i’m trying to live by the Golden Rule. Do unto others,.. you know that’s a joke, when I get outta class i’ll be snortin’ some coke.
I told my dying grandpa i’d try to grad u ate, but shooting innocent teachers is more of my fate.
I’m sick of teachers nagging and working on my studies, so i’ll shoot them instead, just me and my buddies.
Yeah, yeah, we’re too cool for schooooooool….
Yeah yeah f the Golden Ruuuuuuuule”
just an idea.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
…or
“I am a good student working on my grades. I even got rid of all my switch blades”
“I’ll graduate with honors cuz that’s the right thing to do. Tweedle dee dee dee you should too”.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
I’ve got 8-10 Trolls just standing in line
And, ain’t a day pass
I don’t kick 4 or 5 of them in their no good ass.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
You 2 may want to leave the rhymes to Sam and Beech cause umm…DAM, that’s terrible.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:24 pm
The next morning they found your mother dead
With her drawers wrapped around her Nasty assed head
And the crabs were madder than a mfkr
To see the rats eat them out of their Godamned supper.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Especially pathetic for you KK, considering that this is Beeecham’s specialty and he’s in here daily smacking you down. For you to try to ride his coat tails with a sorry azz rhyme like that? DAM…pathetic
April 17th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
KK – Why do you hate your mom? What did she do to you?
April 17th, 2012 at 11:27 pm
Does your mom or your coworkers know about this side of you? Jeez, how embarrassing.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Lol.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:34 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
I’ve got 8-10 Trolls just standing in line
And, ain’t a day pass
I don’t kick 4 or 5 of them in their no good ass.
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How do you “kick” them on the internet?
By troll do you mean fake “koolkell”’s
April 17th, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Wonder what the blog monitors will think of that rhyme? Jeez, a new low even for you, old man.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
Wait you are the same guy that said white players were the only hard working “good” kids in the NFL. No?
April 17th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
Can’t take it, pootbutt?
April 17th, 2012 at 11:41 pm
Wonder what that nasty wife of yours thinks of that rhyme? Do you have kids? Wonder what they would think. Hmm…
April 17th, 2012 at 11:44 pm
Kendricks, Chapman, Wilson in that order for our 95th pick.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:46 pm
First you turn back the clock to Jr. High. Pootbutt now? What are you, in 6th grade? lol. I think you missed a dose of Metamucil, old man.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:46 pm
When your momma farted
That’s when the fking started
Them dogs made that psy do the popcorn, monkey and the twine
Left that beyotch nine strokes behind.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:50 pm
This is like reading a comedy.
But I must retire for the night. Gotta be in SF at 7:00
For a 8:00 meeting.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:51 pm
LOL. How embarrassing. Your mom must be proud. She must have been a real upstanding lady to raise something like you. But then it was probably hard on her not having your dad around.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:52 pm
Lmao
April 17th, 2012 at 11:52 pm
Bye bye, pootbutt.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:53 pm
Good luck with the meeting. KK has a meeting to go to too. Just not what you might think.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:55 pm
Poor KK. Sorry you hate your mom so much. She was just trying her best, KK. You should be more considerate.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:55 pm
I’ve got 8 to 10 Trolls, just standing in line
And ain’t a day pass
That I don’t have to kick 4 or 5 of them in their no good ass, pootbutt.
April 17th, 2012 at 11:58 pm
So this is what the Raider nation is doing at night? pootbutt and bad poetry. gonna be a long offseason at this rate
April 18th, 2012 at 12:00 am
KK, back to what I was saying before you summoned your inner most child. You need a real good movement. Once you get that tired azz putrid loaf finally out of your system, all will be good. Maybe then you can come to your senses and stop showing up in here for your daily beatings. Then again…it’s nice having a blog jester. Good night, you ole cook.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:01 am
Your momma swallows all my putrid loafs.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:02 am
You didn’t know she was a swallower?
April 18th, 2012 at 12:04 am
That’s nasty, KK. Nobody wants to know what you do with your mom. That’s your business. Just like we don’t want to know what MR does with his cousins.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:06 am
Wifey letting you stay up late, KK? Or is this cuckold night?
April 18th, 2012 at 12:08 am
Don’t worry little buddy. She’s thinking of you. Just keep telling yourself that.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:08 am
Dimwit, Lol
If you want to play the game and have success
Ask me about it
Damn bull-daggin Bess.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:11 am
It’s not too late, KK. Go man the other end. She likes it better like that. Come on, buddy. You can do it. Don’t be intimidated.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:12 am
You’re such a dimwitt lame-ass. Pootbutt. I’m going to bed.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:13 am
SR Raider Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 11:58 pm
So this is what the Raider nation is doing at night? pootbutt and bad poetry. gonna be a long offseason at this rate
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Such is the blog when KK crashes the party. What can you do?
April 18th, 2012 at 12:15 am
LOL. Don’t forget to lick it all clean, just like usual, KK.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:27 am
Dumb Beeeech had to change his name to avoid that humiliation. Lol.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:27 am
Since it’s apparent your mom likes that sort of thing (based on your descriptions), I’d say invite her over next time, but I doubt wifey’s willing to share her bull.
Oh well. Maybe next time you can go to your mom’s place and do what you 2 do. Just be home in time to lick it clean. Don’t want wifey getting upset now.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:28 am
Dam, took you 15 minutes to get it all up. That must have been a big load.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:34 am
You can change your name tomorrow, and try again.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:36 am
You can change your diapers tomorrow, and try again.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:42 am
Priest,
I haven’t heard a single person in here say that they want Pryor to fail. I have, however, seen folks that advocate a deliberate, patient approach to his development labeled as “haters”. It is that same group that will blame the organization for his failure, if it turns out that he can’t do the job.
I hope the kid lights it up. Truth be told, unless he’s made remarkable strides since leaving Ohio State, he has a ways to go. Being objective about that is not the same as hoping he fails.
April 18th, 2012 at 1:47 am
priesttj Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
“There is a huge misception about two players on this team…..
The first being Rolando McClain is a young player with a ton of potential and has demonstrated it on the field. There are two catagories in which highlight the type of players he is well three. Tackles, Pef and sacks. He is in the top 5 in all catagories and he played on one leg most of the year. He had 99 tackles, 14 pas-def and 5 sacks. If you take all of those into consideration he might be one of the top 3 ILB in the NFL. Navarro Bowman far exceeded him in tackles but McClain had more sacks and Passdefensed. For a MLB of his size that is extraordinary those Pasdef(14) ranks with the top DB’s in the league. His sacks more than any ILB in the game. Yet this kid takes more acrimony than anyone from uninformed fans.”
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Priest,
Let’s break down Slowando’s “ton of potential”:
Defensive Stats
G Total Tkl Ast Sacks Int Yds Avg Lg TD PassDef
2010 15 85 59 26 0.5 1 10 10 10 0 6
2011 15 99 77 22 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 14
TOTAL 30 184 136 48 5.5 1 10 10 10 0 20
Now let’s break down Gio’ stats playing last year for the Raiders:
TEAM GP TACK SOLO AST SACK FF FR YDS INT YDS AVG LNG
OAK 15 70 56 14 1.0 1 0 0 5 130 26 62
TD PD
0 5
Now then, Gio, last season, 2011, played approximately half the minutes McClain played yet his stats are maybe 10% lower in most categories than McClain. Also, Gio has numbers better than Nnamdi, the “no shut down, shut downer corner, who has only 11 INT’s in 9 seasons while Gio had 5 last yr with a 62 yd runback. The longest Nnamdi ran back an INT was 12 yds, while McClain ran back his solo INT for 10 yds.
The reason I am using Gio as a baseline to judge McClain is because Gio is known strictly as a backup LB with far less physical talent than McClain. I contend that if Gio played the minutes McClain played he would certainly outperform McClain.
We do not “hate” McClain; we see he is mediocre. In the link I posted a few days ago called “Missed Tackles of Rolando McClain” it is obvious that McClain lacks talent and skill and should never be allowed to call plays for the defense as its Captain. Most of all the Missed Tackles shows McClain is overweight and slow – fat azz and thunder thighs 55 – with his posterior and thighs shaking like jelly when he cartwheels through the air and hits the turf after an opponent RB blows by him. Further, Miss Tackles demonstrates that since McClain arm tackles high on the opponents body, opponents know to duck and pivot on McClain once he makes contact on an attempted tackle and they will be on their way to rip off a huge gain.
Finally we come to the “incident” in Alabama: the “incident” demonstrates that McClain lacks the intelligence to be a star in the NFL. Obviously he has been so enabled by his handlers playing for the Crimson Tide and now the Raiders he feels he can do anything and get away with it. Any person who jeopardizes a $25M personal services contract with one of the most storied franchises in NFL history playing “thug in the ghetto” should be released from the team.
McClain disrespects the Raiders and disrespects the fan, both having put him on top of the world, which obviously he does not deserve. We are not “haters” but telling the truth.
April 18th, 2012 at 2:56 am
Gio is a safety, not a lb. You’re comparing apples to oranges.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:17 am
[...] Raiders coach Allen talks about schedule, McFadden, Pryor, etc. Raiders coach Dennis Allen took a break from preparing for the 2012 season to weigh in on the NFL’s release of the schedules for its 32 teams. Allen also addressed the status of running back Darren McFadden, backup quarterback Terrelle Pryor an… [...]
April 18th, 2012 at 4:11 am
This will be McClains make or break year…he’s gotta show some improvement or it’s time to move him on….I thought he was gonna be a star or at least solid….disappointed to say the least….I’m still hoping he has sucess and I hope the legal problems he’s had sober him up…
I like the Raiders schedule .. Tough.. But that’s the NFL …
Just Win!!
April 18th, 2012 at 4:55 am
Last year it was Tim Tebow and the Broncos 24/7 and now it’s going to be Peyton Manning and the Broncos 24/7. It’s disgusting. I guess it will make it sweater when the Chargers end Manning’s career on October 15.
April 18th, 2012 at 4:56 am
I can’t believe some of the Nancy’s on here complaining about the schedule and specifically the bye.
When we went to the Super Bowl in 2002, we had the bye in week 3!!!!
April 18th, 2012 at 4:58 am
Last years Super Bowl was between two teams with a week 7 bye.
Week 5 is just fine, absolutely nothing to be concerned with here.
April 18th, 2012 at 5:02 am
KoolKell vs Master Beeech was pretty epic last night. I will take on both of those fools, though.
April 18th, 2012 at 5:03 am
I don’t think stats necessarily tell the story of Rolando McClain. While he does accumulate some numbers, in key situations when the defense needs a stop, he’s out of position to make the play that would have ended drives. No way to examine his work based on the statsheet. RoMac was always a second late and an angle off course when it mattered. He’s not elite (what we all expected or hoped for from a top 10 overall pick), he’s not even journeyman. He’s still a project at his position, still learning into year #3. He’s the weak link in the defense that will continued to be circled by opposing offensive coordinators. We’re stuck with him for the course of the next 2 years. Just hope that DA & Tarver can make some chicken salad.
April 18th, 2012 at 5:05 am
@151, I believe you would soil your pants son. Good Morning, Charred up!
April 18th, 2012 at 5:05 am
Not sure where Priest got the top 5 in tackles for Rolando, but passes defensed and sacks are accurate.
April 18th, 2012 at 6:05 am
Good Morning Nation!!! A Monday nighter, and then a Thursday nighter! Should be an interesting year…considering that we are also opening pre-season on a Monday night!
April 18th, 2012 at 6:08 am
YEH HWNRDR,MAKES A TUFF WORK WEEK..
April 18th, 2012 at 6:08 am
The schedule looks pretty good to me. I like that the trip to Miami is in week 2. They, like us, have an entirely new staff and visiting them early on should benefit us. The alternating home and away is a good thing with no back-to-back road trips and then 3 straight weeks at home.
Regarding the bye, it comes at a good time for the staff to evaluate the first 1/4 of the season.
April 18th, 2012 at 6:11 am
Surely some real dimwits on the night shift.
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SR Raider Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 11:58 pm
So this is what the Raider nation is doing at night? pootbutt and bad poetry. gonna be a long offseason at this rate
April 18th, 2012 at 6:15 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)
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Guest123: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
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R8eray: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
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Bo Schembechler Jackson: Mike Martin (Michigan)
SilverAndBlackBleeder: Mike Martin (Michigan)
Anallpro24: Mike Martin (Michigan)
Dougie Doug: Mike Martin (Michigan)
Heartthrob Bob and the Juneberry Performers: Vaughn Meatoga (Hawaii)
Alex7: Kheeston Randall (Texas)
Bank-Bank: Kheeston Randall (Texas)
CDERaider: Kheeston Randall (Texas)
SouthTexasRaider: Brandon Thompson (Clemson)
RaiderRetribution: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
MartiniRaider: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
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Bcz24: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Jhill: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Blackmamba_20: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Raiderinparadise: Keenan Robinson (Texas)
Gomer: Josh Kaddu (Oregon)
RaidersNextGM: Josh Kaddu (Oregon)
Bunk Moorland: Josh Kaddu (Oregon)
Araiderso: Vontaze Burfict (Arizona State)
Buckeyeraider: Vontaze Burfict (Arizona State)
Steve Corkran: Vontaze Burfict (Arizona State)
Jon Becker: Cliff Harris (Oregon)
Raider Guy: Adrien Cole (Louisiana Tech)
Marks Hair: Dontari Poe (Memphis)
JB: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Raiderzmaverick: Sean Spence (Miami U)
DennisAllensVisor: 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)
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504 Raider: Sean Spence (Miami U)
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Cranium Rash: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Ordinary Joe: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Raider O: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Arkraider: Sean Spence (Miami U)
The Colonel Loves Chicken: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Lefty12: Tank Carder (TCU)
PurpleDrank81: 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)
Peaceacake: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
RaiderSam: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
Devilr8er: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
DKnight007: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
Raidah Flavah: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
The Realist Dirty Raccoon: 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)
Ghost to the Post: Jamell Fleming (Oklahoma)
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)
Marley Bob: Orson Charles (Georgia)
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)
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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)
Violent Hands: Bruce Irvin (West Virginia)
Tjbwall: Ronnell Lewis (Oklahoma U)
765Raiders: Ronnell Lewis (Oklahoma U)
Raiderboi18: Ronnell Lewis (Oklahoma U)
MEX_GHOST: Travis Lewis (Oklahoma)
Antispy3: Travis Lewis (Oklahoma)
Potato Head: Olivier Vernon (Miami)
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)
Kvnbntly: Robert Turbin (Utah State)
Twocents: Greg Childs (Arkansas)
DT42: Brock Osweiler (Arizona State)
April 18th, 2012 at 6:16 am
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
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April 18th, 2012 at 6:24 am
@ JR & Bad News Dude
needs your picks for OAK at #95
please & thank you
April 18th, 2012 at 6:26 am
We’re excited about getting to open up the new era of Raider football both in the preseason on Monday night and in the regular season
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the NFL loves the Raiders post Davis/Herrera/Jackson/Bresnahan
April 18th, 2012 at 6:31 am
DIDNT THE RAIDERS OPEN ON MNF AGAINST SAN DIEGO IN ‘06′ ART SHELL X 2 ? WAS UGLY AS I REMEMBER.WHOLE YEAR WAS UGLY..GOT US JAMARCUS RUSSELL THOUGH..OH WAIT..4GET I BROUGHT IT UP.SORREY..
April 18th, 2012 at 6:33 am
LOL, Dirt Lot…and 09…the night we should have beaten them…seems like every 3 years…
April 18th, 2012 at 6:34 am
WOW! Bengals, from week 5-10…4 home games, 1 bye, and 1 game at Cleveland…they really don’t have to travel for 6 weeks!
April 18th, 2012 at 6:35 am
Asante Samuel is on the trading block. In the old days, Raiders give him 50 mil with 25 guaranteed. While we are thin as ice on proven CB’s, there’s no chance we trade for him, right Reggie Mac?
April 18th, 2012 at 6:37 am
Q: What was McFadden able to do?
A: Darren was able to go through the drills today and did a nice job.
Q: Is that encouraging?
A: Absolutely. He’s one of our most explosive players on offense. He’s a dangerous weapon. We’re looking forward to finding different ways of using him and kind of exploiting his talents.
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DMAC haters can go jump in the lake!!
April 18th, 2012 at 6:39 am
ROCKSTAR,DEFINE “DRILLS”..
April 18th, 2012 at 6:40 am
Asante Samuel is on the trading block. In the old days, Raiders give him 50 mil with 25 guaranteed. While we are thin as ice on proven CB’s, there’s no chance we trade for him, right Reggie Mac?
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@ Cake
I would trade for him with a restructured contract. Why not?
Would Philly swap us him straight up for Tommy Kelly?
April 18th, 2012 at 6:48 am
puke!!
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/18/nate-websters-defense-sex-with-girl-was-after-her-16th-birthday/
April 18th, 2012 at 6:48 am
0-5, 1-4 start looks like a real possiability. On the way to a 6-10 season.
April 18th, 2012 at 6:51 am
Monday, September 10 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 7:15 p.m. ESPN
Sunday, September 16 at Miami Dolphins 1:15 p.m. CBS
Sunday, September 23 PITTSBURGH STEELERS 1:15 p.m. CBS
Sunday, September 30 at Denver Broncos 1:05 p.m. CBS
Sunday, October 7 BYE
Sunday, October 14 at Atlanta Falcons 10:00 a.m. CBS
Sunday, October 21 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 1:15 p.m. CBS
Sunday, October 28 at Kansas City Chiefs 1:05 p.m. CBS
Sunday, November 4 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 1:05 p.m. FOX
Sunday, November 11 at Baltimore Ravens 10:00 a.m. CBS
Sunday, November 18 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS *1:05 p.m. FOX
Sunday, November 25 at Cincinnati Bengals *10:00 a.m. CBS
Sunday, December 2 CLEVELAND BROWNS *1:15 p.m. CBS
Thursday, December 6 DENVER BRONCOS 5:20 p.m. NFLN
Sunday, December 16 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS *1:15 p.m. CBS
Sunday, December 23 at Carolina Panthers *10:00 a.m. CBS
Sunday, December 30 at San Diego Chargers *1:15 p.m. CBS
0-5, 1-4 start looks like a real possiability. On the way to a 6-10 season.
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@Raid
please explain
April 18th, 2012 at 6:53 am
We have played against Miami it seems every year, and every year we play in Miami it is hot as hell.
Maybe we can get a big rainstorm this year. Not sure if that helps us or not, but it would be entertaining.
April 18th, 2012 at 6:53 am
Asante Samuel is on the trading block. In the old days, Raiders give him 50 mil with 25 guaranteed. While we are thin as ice on proven CB’s, there’s no chance we trade for him, right Reggie Mac?
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@ Cake
I would trade for him with a restructured contract. Why not?
Would Philly swap us him straight up for Tommy Kelly?
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RRS:
Doubt they would- they have a pretty deep line plus they just brought back Landri. We’re stuck with Tommy “I know a 4-3 when I see one” Kelly
April 18th, 2012 at 6:53 am
On the schedule, what does the * mean? Potential flex games?
April 18th, 2012 at 6:56 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 6:53 am
We have played against Miami it seems every year, and every year we play in Miami it is hot as hell.
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Two years ago, Miami came to Oakland and kicked our ass then too.
April 18th, 2012 at 6:57 am
172. Chargers, dolphins, steelers, broncos, falcons. That explains it.
April 18th, 2012 at 6:59 am
At least the Raiders don’t have to go to Pittsburgh this year.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:02 am
NEVER REMEMBER THE RAIDERS WINNING MUCH AFTER THE BYE.GOING TO ATLANTA WONT BE EASY THIS YEAR EITHER..
April 18th, 2012 at 7:02 am
Goooo Lakers!
April 18th, 2012 at 7:02 am
Raiders will beat Dolphins this year.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:03 am
I predict a 3-2 start for the Raiders.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:06 am
Goooo Lakers!
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@Dakota
maybe you should have traded for Tony Parker instead of scrubs like Hill & Sessions?
April 18th, 2012 at 7:06 am
Collin Herd talking about how the NFL is setting up Sanchez to fail. He plays the 49ers, Houston, and Steelers in the first five weeks.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:07 am
RaidO is obviously of the faction of Raider fans that believes we can not win without Kam Wimbley and Stanford Routt… I personally believe that we will be easily as good as last year, even though we lost some talent, we will be far more disciplined. Plus, we get tested by fire right away in our season, this team will be forged of steel.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:08 am
I see 4 (5 incl CIN) cross country round trips on the schedule this season.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:08 am
Matt Ryan is almost unbeatable in the Georgia Dome, it will be seriously impressive if we break that 8 year streak of losing after the bye.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:09 am
Sanchez should have asked for a trade. He is as good as done. That first bad pass or int and the tebow chants start.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:09 am
the Heat & Pacers are hot, bro!
Clippers & Spurs, too
certain teams are streaking at the right time
April 18th, 2012 at 7:10 am
We have played against Miami it seems every year, and every year we play in Miami it is hot as hell.
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Miami in September is blazing hot. It’ll be much hotter than last year. Why does it always seem we travel to Miami instead of them visiting us?
Can’t complain, I live about 4 hours away from Miami. I’ll try to go this year.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:12 am
GOOD MORNING NATION !!!
HAPPY HUMP DAY !!!.. do the humpty hump !!!
April 18th, 2012 at 7:12 am
guest123 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 5:03 am
I don’t think stats necessarily tell the story of Rolando McClain. While he does accumulate some numbers, in key situations when the defense needs a stop, he’s out of position to make the play that would have ended drives. No way to examine his work based on the statsheet. RoMac was always a second late and an angle off course when it mattered. He’s not elite (what we all expected or hoped for from a top 10 overall pick), he’s not even journeyman. He’s still a project at his position, still learning into year #3. He’s the weak link in the defense that will continued to be circled by opposing offensive coordinators. We’re stuck with him for the course of the next 2 years. Just hope that DA & Tarver can make some chicken salad.
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Exactly. It’s not the plays that McClain makes that proves his values, as MLB in a 4-3 he’s going to be in a lot of plays by default. Its the plays he MISSES that is the problem. I think he just needs to be coached up on being aggressive, but under CONTROL. You don’t see Ray Lewis giving up on his assignment by guessing on which gap to shoot… he lets the play develop and then ATTACKS. He sheds blocks to tackle the RB. McClain takes on blockers and hopes someone behind him tackles the RB… like he thinks thats what his job is. Its annoying.
You would think these are things that could be fixed in the film room. Perhaps with a real defensive staff instead of people brought in from the street, these problems will be fixed.
The entire key to next years team is if Allen can coach up players like McClain, Huff, and our corners, IMO.
The offense will be fine simply with CP having a full year of practice, and a healthy McF. A trained monkey could make that offense work… roll out the footballs to them.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:12 am
Raiders 30, Chargers 27
Raiders 24, Dolphins 16
Steelers 38, Raiders 35
Raiders 27, Broncos 24
Falcons 28, Raiders 17
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Raiders 3-2
April 18th, 2012 at 7:15 am
Matt Ryan is almost unbeatable in the Georgia Dome, it will be seriously impressive if we break that 8 year streak of losing after the bye.
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@bcz
I thought that monkey came off our backs in 2010 or 2011?
April 18th, 2012 at 7:18 am
Can Bartell & Spencer cover guys like Roddy White & Julio Jones ???
yikes. Matt Ryan might throw for 400 yards that Sunday!
April 18th, 2012 at 7:25 am
Yes the raider DBs are weak. They can get a decent starting caliber CB with that 3rd pick. That is a big problem when you are going against all these pass happy teams in the pass happy nfl.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:26 am
I’m not assuming Bartell and/or Spencer are the starters. They have a lot to prove and DVD and Chekwa are going to want to prove to the new coaching staff they are ready to step up their game.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:27 am
@bcz
I thought that monkey came off our backs in 2010 or 2011?
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Negative. We broke the streak of losing the season opener last year, but lost after the bye.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:29 am
Miami in September is blazing hot. It’ll be much hotter than last year. Why does it always seem we travel to Miami instead of them visiting us?
Can’t complain, I live about 4 hours away from Miami. I’ll try to go this year.
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Guest123,
Where abouts in FL do you live?
I’m up in Jax. lil over 5 hours to Miami for me, but not sure if i’d rather go to ATL for a game. I have friends in both cities, so still debating. I wish they played in Tampa, even closer!
You’re right it will be humid as hell in Sept when we play and get’s even more humid after it rains (if it does). Hopefully Oak doesn’t have to wear the black jerseys that day.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:34 am
194.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:15 am
Matt Ryan is almost unbeatable in the Georgia Dome, it will be seriously impressive if we break that 8 year streak of losing after the bye.
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@bcz
I thought that monkey came off our backs in 2010 or 2011?
Nope…we are still 8 years or 9years straight, losing after Bye Week
April 18th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Miami always wears white at home in the early part of the season.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Guest123,
Where abouts in FL do you live?
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Tampa/St Pete area
I missed the last game in Tampa, when Bush went for 177 and 2TDs, and we knocked Chucky out of Tampa for good.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:36 am
I’m not assuming Bartell and/or Spencer are the starters. They have a lot to prove and DVD and Chekwa are going to want to prove to the new coaching staff they are ready to step up their game.
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@G123
DVD & Check were rookie 3rd & 4th rounders last year who both battled thru injuries, right?
I agree they should be allowed to compete for the starting jobs, but i’m not penciling them in just yet either. way too green & raw. not enough evidence on film. have not proven they can hang with the big boys
I Wouldn’t even rule out guys like Pat Lee, Bryan McCann & Terrail Lambert just yet.
or perhaps both of our starting CB’s next season aren’t even on the roster? We could sign Goodman in FA and maybe another veteran gets released after the draft?
April 18th, 2012 at 7:38 am
Miami always wears white at home in the early part of the season.
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good, bcz
we should be able to see the grass & blood stains on their jerseys
April 18th, 2012 at 7:39 am
Miami always wears white at home in the early part of the season.
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I kinda figured that and really can’t blame them. lol
April 18th, 2012 at 7:42 am
The question I have always had is, why does Dallas wear white at home every game? I think I heard last year that Dallas has only wore their dark uniforms like 4 times in the last decade.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:44 am
perhaps both of our starting CB’s next season aren’t even on the roster? We could sign Goodman in FA and maybe another veteran gets released after the draft?
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I would go after Goodman, as he was part of DA’s defense last year, knows him well. Surprised we haven’t already snapped him up. I agree it may be that of our starting CB’s isn’t even on the roster yet.
I am encouraged that whatever group of CB’s we have, even if they are scrubs, will not be required to be on an island anymore.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:45 am
Tampa/St Pete area
I missed the last game in Tampa, when Bush went for 177 and 2TDs, and we knocked Chucky out of Tampa for good.
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How much can you get tickets for on average in Tampa?
I went to a Sunday night game here in Jax a few years ago when they played Pitt. Buddy got us tickets for $100 bucks a pop. Then at the tailgate party my buddies g/f bought a few tickets for $25 a piece in the lot.
I missed the Raiders game when they came to town as well, couldn’t get off from work that day.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:49 am
How much can you get tickets for on average in Tampa?
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A co-worker has season tix and face value for lower reserved end zone is $55 apiece. He’s always trying to hawk early season games on to anyone who wants to see the Panthers or Falcons. Ray Jay is terribly hot in the Summer. You can’t even watch the game without feeling your head begin to fry.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:50 am
I don’t really give a crap about the suckaneers though…
April 18th, 2012 at 7:52 am
The question I have always had is, why does Dallas wear white at home every game? I think I heard last year that Dallas has only wore their dark uniforms like 4 times in the last decade.
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That’s a good question. I also don’t know why they’re in the NFC East. They’re not even close to their divisional rivals.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:53 am
@G123
would not be a bit surprised to see Champ Bailey released after the draft. He turns 34 in June, plus look at his contract:
Chump Bailey
Contract: 4 yr(s) / $43,000,000 Signing Bonus – Average Salary $10,750,000 End Year: 2014 Free Agent: 2015 / Unrestricted
Base Salary S. Bonus Misc. Bonus Cap Hit
2011 6,000,000 – 5,500,000 11,500,000
2012 8,000,000 – 1,500,000 9,500,000
2013 9,000,000 – 500,000 9,500,000
2014 9,000,000 – 500,000 9,500,000
2015 UFA
ridiculous!!
I think they might draft a CB at pick #25 or #57 and find Bailey “expendable”
April 18th, 2012 at 7:55 am
don’t know why they’re in the NFC East. They’re not even close to their divisional rivals.
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go figure? remember when the Falcons were in the NFC West? For that matter, the city of “West Palm Beach” Fl. What the heck exactly is it west of anyway?
April 18th, 2012 at 7:55 am
211.Deja vu Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:52 am
The question I have always had is, why does Dallas wear white at home every game? I think I heard last year that Dallas has only wore their dark uniforms like 4 times in the last decade.
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That’s a good question. I also don’t know why they’re in the NFC East. They’re not even close to their divisional rivals.
Isn’t Dallas on the Eastern Time Zone part of Texas? Not sure, but I think that’s why they’re in the East…
April 18th, 2012 at 7:56 am
209.guest123 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:49 am
How much can you get tickets for on average in Tampa?
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A co-worker has season tix and face value for lower reserved end zone is $55 apiece. He’s always trying to hawk early season games on to anyone who wants to see the Panthers or Falcons. Ray Jay is terribly hot in the Summer. You can’t even watch the game without feeling your head begin to fry.
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I used to go to Tampa, Clearwater area every couple of years and I couldn’t even handle a whole spring training game, and that was in March!
April 18th, 2012 at 7:57 am
RRS, I don’t see the Donkeys giving up on Champ until his play nosedives a bit more. This may be his last year. After Mo Claiborne, there is a big falloff in elite corners this year. But LB is very deep.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:59 am
Isn’t Dallas on the Eastern Time Zone part of Texas? Not sure, but I think that’s why they’re in the East…
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Nope, EST extends all the way to the Alabama/Florida border. Dallas is CST.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:01 am
I don’t really give a crap about the suckaneers though…
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Lol I don’t either, but if Oak came to town i’d make the trip.
I remember in 07, i almost went to see them to check out Jamarcus live. Glad i went to the bar instead. The dude threw 3 picks and fumbled once i believe. lol
April 18th, 2012 at 8:01 am
217.guest123 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:59 am
Isn’t Dallas on the Eastern Time Zone part of Texas? Not sure, but I think that’s why they’re in the East…
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Nope, EST extends all the way to the Alabama/Florida border. Dallas is CST.
Ok, gotcha…I guess the NFL didn’t want to give up the great rivalries of Dallas/NY/Philly…wasn’t Arizona (St Louis) part of the east at one point too?
April 18th, 2012 at 8:03 am
go figure? remember when the Falcons were in the NFC West? For that matter, the city of “West Palm Beach” Fl. What the heck exactly is it west of anyway?
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HaHa there’s only 15 miles at most from the Atlantic ocean. That’s funny, never thought of it that way.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:07 am
193… I believe the Steelers have fallen off enough to be beat….I like your scores… But that’s one of the games I think the Raiders can win..
April 18th, 2012 at 8:12 am
I don’t mean to complain about coaches and players preseason interviews. Any information is appreciated. But if I have to hear every thought prefaced with “at the end of the day…., and we’re gonna take it one day at a time….and we’re getting closer to where we need to be….yada yada…”
It gets frustrating, please don’t qualify your statements with platitudes people. It will shorten up the interviews and increase the overall IQ by 20 points.
TIA
April 18th, 2012 at 8:15 am
Allen: im just looking for tp to improve a little everyday..
Is he ready or not DA? Sounds like not..
April 18th, 2012 at 8:15 am
That’s a good question. I also don’t know why they’re in the NFC East. They’re not even close to their divisional rivals.
Isn’t Dallas on the Eastern Time Zone part of Texas? Not sure, but I think that’s why they’re in the East…
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For the same reason KC is in the AFC West. Like Hwnrdr just said, they NFL won’t eliminate the traditional rivalries for the sake of geographical correctness.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:19 am
hwnrdr Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 8:01 am
217.guest123 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:59 am
Isn’t Dallas on the Eastern Time Zone part of Texas? Not sure, but I think that’s why they’re in the East…
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Nope, EST extends all the way to the Alabama/Florida border. Dallas is CST.
Ok, gotcha…I guess the NFL didn’t want to give up the great rivalries of Dallas/NY/Philly…wasn’t Arizona (St Louis) part of the east at one point too?
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yep. Cards were there too. I think they moved the same time Seahawks left AFC West.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:19 am
Q: Is this a big week for Pryor?
A: At the end of the day, what I’m looking to see from him, not necessarily this week. It’s the process as we go along. What I want to see is that every day he gets a little bit better. That’s what we’re looking for with all of our players. None of us are where we need to be right now. Our job is to as the process goes on our job is to put our head down, put blinders on and put one step ahead of the other and take it day by day. I know those are cliches but it really is true. We’re going to take it day by day and keep getting better every day. At the end of the day if we can do that and get better every day we’re going to like the results at the end.
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Midway through, DA admits he’s using sports cliches to deflect the question of any actual insight, and then continues with more of the same cliches….Unreal! At least he’s an honest BSer I guess. lol
April 18th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Tampa was in the NFC Central.
Seawhawks in AFC West
Cardinals in NFC East
Falcons in NFC West
April 18th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Anyone else notice how of late Kooky Kell seems to be spending hours on the blog each day?…Has his wife come to her senses and given him the boot?…Perhaps it’s time for a blog intervention.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Falcons and Braves got screwed being put in the west back in the days.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:22 am
Further to #228: Maybe I’m just reading too much into this…Biz just might be a tad slow at Kane and Assoc.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:24 am
According to my calculations, West Coast teams that went back East and played the 10am PST game, actually had a winning record at 11-10.
49ers were 3-0. Cardinals went back east and beat the Super Bowl champions, and had two losses by 4 points total (Balt & Wash).
Not a valid excuse for no-shows like we seem to do all the time. The rest of the league has figured it for the most part.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:26 am
226. exactly.. He dodged. Tp has a week, but it sounds like we need an experienced, quality backup.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:26 am
I don’t know about y’all, but I’d take a chance on Talib for a 2013 5th or 6th rounder.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:27 am
Didn’t the 9ers lose to Baltimore on Thanksgiving? 3-1 maybe?
April 18th, 2012 at 8:32 am
If the NFL were like the NBA:
Western Conference:
Pacific Division:
Raiders
49ers
Chargers
Seahawks
Mountain West Divsion:
Cardinals
Cowboys
Texans
Broncos
Central Divsion:
Vikings
Bears
Lions
Packers
Ohio/Penn/Indiana Divsion:
Browns
Bengals
Steelers
Colts
Eastern Conference:
North East Division:
Patriots
Giants
Jets
Bills
Mid Atlantic Division:
Redskins
Ravens
Panthers
Eagles
Deep South Division:
Falcons
Jaguars
Tampa Bay
Dolphins
Music City Division:
Titans
Saints
Chiefs
Rams
April 18th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Now if you really want to ask a controversial question….why the heck is Kansas City in the AFC West?
Aren’t they a couple of hours away from Chicago and Cinci?
They are more East than Dallas and Dallas plays for the NFC East!!!
Seahawks makes more sense…don’t you think?
April 18th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Mark , you gotta stop that $hit. it makes way too much sense !!
April 18th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Chiefs are in the West because of the AFL days. There were more eastern teams than western teams.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Oh, and the Chiefs were originally in Dallas.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:42 am
234.hwnrdr Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 8:27 am
Didn’t the 9ers lose to Baltimore on Thanksgiving? 3-1 maybe?
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April 18th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Didn’t the 9ers lose to Baltimore on Thanksgiving? 3-1 maybe?
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Talking about 10am starts only.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:42 am
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/rob-rang/18649596/projecting-the-draft-oakland-raiders
April 18th, 2012 at 8:46 am
241.Just Fire Baby Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Didn’t the 9ers lose to Baltimore on Thanksgiving? 3-1 maybe?
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Talking about 10am starts only.
Gotcha!
April 18th, 2012 at 8:47 am
Cam Newton vs. Calvin Johnson for the Madden cover. Hopefully Newton gets the cover, since the Raiders are playing him this year.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:51 am
whats happening Hwnrdr ??
are you going to make it out here for crab cakes and the Raider/raven game ??
April 18th, 2012 at 8:53 am
The Broncos have a brutal schedule to open the season:
Steelers
@ Falcons
Texans
Raiders
@ Patriots
@ Chargers
April 18th, 2012 at 8:54 am
Five picks Reggie McKenzie should contemplate:
TE Orson Charles, Georgia (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 95)
Historically speaking, the Raiders have featured strong play at tight end and this is a fundamental element of Knapp’s offense, as well. Having lost Zach Miller to the Seahawks a year ago and his replacement – Kevin Boss – to division rival Kansas City, Oakland currently features several projects at the position. Charles lacks the traditional bulk scouts would prefer at just 6-3, 251 pounds but he’s a better football player than his size and average speed would suggest. For a team needing some instant impact out of their draft, the Raiders could do worse than Charles with their first pick (No. 95 overall).
OT Tony Bergstrom, Utah (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 137)
The Raiders re-signed veteran Khalif Barnes to a one-year deal but are likely hoping that second-year pro Joseph Barksdale will be able to beat him out of the starting right tackle job. As a backup option to that plan, Bergstrom – an All Pac-12 player at right tackle who some project inside to guard – would make a great deal of sense with the Raiders’ fourth round pick, No. 129 overall.
OLB Terrell Manning, NC State (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 158)
Former No. 4 overall pick Aaron Curry (Seahawks) looked like a new man after being traded to the Raiders last season but with Oakland struggling to defend the run for years, reinforcements may be needed opposite him. Manning was a bit overshadowed at times while at NC State by others, but has the athleticism worthy of developing. The Raiders could hope that he’d slip to their second of two fifth round picks but considering the relative lack of depth of this year’s OLB class, McKenzie may feel it necessary to take the athletic Manning at No. 148 rather than risk losing him.
RB Terrance Ganaway, Baylor (NFLDraftScout.com ranking 170)
Of all the Raiders’ needs, running back might appear to be the least of their concerns considering that Darren McFadden has proven himself to be a star… when healthy. With the underrated Michael Bush having signed with the Chicago Bears, the Raiders’ top option behind the former Arkansas Razorback is arguably second-year pro Taiwan Jones. Jones boasts mercurial speed and will make his share of big plays if given the opportunity, but he too has struggled with durability. The Raiders like the potential shown by another second year pro, Lonyae Miller but that may not stop them from adding Ganaway with their second fifth round pick (No. 168 overall). Ganaway, at 6-0, 239 pounds, would give the team the power they lost when Bush left.
DT DaJohn Harris, USC (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 197)
Considering that the Raiders allowed an average of 5.0 yards per carry last season and may be contemplating using multiple fronts in 2012, one could make the argument that the team’s primary need heading into the draft is at defensive tackle. Teams anticipate a strong run at this position in the first and second rounds, however, to wipe out most of the top prospects and therefore there simply may not be players of value left when the Raiders get on the clock with their first picks. Harris possesses the physical skill set to warrant mid round consideration but hasn’t developed as hoped throughout his career with the Trojans. If still available in the sixth round (No, 189 overall), however, it would certainly appear worth taking a risk on the local product.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:54 am
That cbssports link said we should look at a TE, two OT’s and a RB.
LOL…… I don’t think that is really addressing our needs is it?
TE I can see, and backup RB, and yes we need a RT as well.
But defense anyone? We kind of failed at that last year.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:54 am
November 11th…I’d have to see about that because its too close to Thanksgiving (my wife may have something to say about that one). But I do want to go…
April 18th, 2012 at 8:55 am
242.YoungAmerican Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 8:42 am
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/rob-rang/18649596/projecting-the-draft-oakland-raiders
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Interesting that he has a RB in there. RB’s can be found after the draft. Go defense, defense, and more defense!
April 18th, 2012 at 8:56 am
If anything, I’d have to go probably only for a weekend
but even then, it depends on how much the trip will cost to validate leaving for a weekend… I will keep you and Ravenaider posted though!
April 18th, 2012 at 8:56 am
Ooops, the last guy was a DT not an OT.
Still, a TE, RB and OT. Wouldn’t be too happy if that’s where 3/5ths of our draft picks went.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:57 am
Mark Clemens Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 6:59 am
At least the Raiders don’t have to go to Pittsburgh this year.
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Indeed.
We need to put Rapthistburger on his back the way he does unwilling ladies.
We should have a g@y like Rolando McHomo meet big ben in the shower and repay that bieotch for his Sins!
April 18th, 2012 at 8:58 am
I have traveled to Bodymore, Murderland before, and I remember it being pretty cheap.
Stayed at some pretty-nice, upscale joint by the Harbor, and we just showed up that day and got a room for under $200. Of course this was some years ago, but I am willing to bet there isn’t a major flow of tourism going into Baltimore.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:59 am
A few players I hope Reggie drafts, aside from Chapman ot Ta’amu:
DE- Jake Bequette- Ark.
LB- Travis Lewis- Okl.
LB- Miles Burris- SDst.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:59 am
Mark Clemens Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 8:32 am
If the NFL were like the NBA:
Western Conference:
Pacific Division:
Raiders
49ers
Chargers
Seahawks
Mountain West Divsion:
Cardinals
Cowboys
Texans
Broncos
Central Divsion:
Vikings
Bears
Lions
Packers
Ohio/Penn/Indiana Divsion:
Browns
Bengals
Steelers
Colts
Eastern Conference:
North East Division:
Patriots
Giants
Jets
Bills
Mid Atlantic Division:
Redskins
Ravens
Panthers
Eagles
Deep South Division:
Falcons
Jaguars
Tampa Bay
Dolphins
Music City Division:
Titans
Saints
Chiefs
Rams
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Nice. Good job re-alignment, but you forgot to mention that somehow 28 of the 32 teams would make the play-offs.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:59 am
cool Hwnrdr that will work, thanks
April 18th, 2012 at 9:00 am
251.hwnrdr Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 8:56 am
If anything, I’d have to go probably only for a weekend but even then, it depends on how much the trip will cost to validate leaving for a weekend… I will keep you and Ravenaider posted though!
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I’m thinking about going to that game too. Debating over that one or Cincy.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 8:58 am
I have traveled to Bodymore, Murderland before, and I remember it being pretty cheap.
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lol lol .. we dont call it “charm city” for nothing !!
April 18th, 2012 at 9:03 am
254.Just Fire Baby Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 8:58 am
I have traveled to Bodymore, Murderland before, and I remember it being pretty cheap.
Stayed at some pretty-nice, upscale joint by the Harbor, and we just showed up that day and got a room for under $200. Of course this was some years ago, but I am willing to bet there isn’t a major flow of tourism going into Baltimore.
Thanks JFB!
April 18th, 2012 at 9:03 am
There’s going to be some news in the next week or so about a prominent Raider who got in trouble with the law recently. The infraction is not that big of a deal, but he is a starter. That’s all I will say.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Charged up: Looking for Raiders on Sunday Night better be ready Monday Night and while you are at it Look for your “Chargers Super Bowl Trophy Case!” LMAO!
April 18th, 2012 at 9:05 am
257.R8ER MIKE Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 8:59 am
cool Hwnrdr that will work, thanks
Good thing, I just checked…I do have November 12th off…in observance of Veteren’s Day!
April 18th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Baltimore in mid-November does not sound all that enticing, unless you enjoy getting pelted in the head with ice for half the day.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:06 am
no doubt about it , it will be COLD !!!
April 18th, 2012 at 9:08 am
264.Just Fire Baby Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 9:06 am
Baltimore in mid-November does not sound all that enticing, unless you enjoy getting pelted in the head with ice for half the day.
265.R8ER MIKE Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 9:06 am
no doubt about it , it will be COLD !!!
That is the other factor weighing in on this trip
I’m an island boy…LOL
April 18th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Bequette and Burris would be great picks.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:08 am
261.ottocrat Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 9:03 am
There’s going to be some news in the next week or so about a prominent Raider who got in trouble with the law recently. The infraction is not that big of a deal, but he is a starter. That’s all I will say.
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DMC, Reece or Ford
April 18th, 2012 at 9:10 am
lol Hwnrdr.. didnt think about that !!
April 18th, 2012 at 9:12 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
Is it just me or do we play the Schit Stains every year in Oakland and do we ever play the Tuna in Oakland? We aren’t very successful heading out East for those early ones.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Has anyone asked Jerry, about Shonastys injury rehab?
April 18th, 2012 at 9:15 am
Players I think McK, the scouts and Allen will monitor and possibly target on Draft Day:
OLB- Shea McClellin
OLB- Ronnell Lewis
OLB- Nigel Bradham
OLB/DE- Jonathan Mossaquio
OLB/DE- Corderro Law
NT- Josh Chapman
OLB- Sean Spence (Spence may fall to 4th Round due to his size and not being able to consistently shed blocks from bigger OLinemen)
OLB- Terrell Manning
DE/DT- Jared Crick
DE/DT- Derek Wolfe
DE- Malik Jackson
WR/KR- TY Hilton
DE- Cam Johnson
DE/OLB- Josh Kaddu
C- David Molk
RB- Terrance Ganaway
RB- Robert Turbin
NT- Akiem Hicks
NT- Alameda Tammu
LB- Tank Carder
CB- Omar Bolden
NT- Nicholas Jean-Baptiste
DE- Jake Bequette
OT/G Brandon Washington
OT/G- Matt Reynolds
CB- Josh Norman
WR- Dwight Jones
April 18th, 2012 at 9:15 am
270.DMAC Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 9:12 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
Is it just me or do we play the Schit Stains every year in Oakland and do we ever play the Tuna in Oakland? We aren’t very successful heading out East for those early ones.
What’s up DMAC? Schit Stains?
April 18th, 2012 at 9:16 am
Browns
April 18th, 2012 at 9:16 am
I think they will look at OLB Travis Lewis also.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I don’t know who the hell we’ll be drafting, but I do know we’ll probably draft a LB or DL w/ our 1st pick.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:24 am
Shea McClellin will be a 1st rounder. He’s going to be a very, very good pro. His draft stock shot WAY up after his Combine performance solidified what scouts saw on tape.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:24 am
Jhill,
Your boy Jim Buss crying poor….prepare yourself for the Lakers to drop talent this offseason.
http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/7827083/jim-buss-los-angeles-lakers-says-new-cba-cuts-heavily-team-profits
April 18th, 2012 at 9:26 am
OLB- Sean Spence (Spence may fall to 4th Round due to his size and not being able to consistently shed blocks from bigger OLinemen)
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If he can’t shed blocks in college, why do you think Reggie will be targeting him?
April 18th, 2012 at 9:28 am
267.YoungAmerican Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Bequette and Burris would be great picks.
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They both are projected as 5-6 rounders but they sure look good on film(youtube)lol.
2 high motor guys that can run and tackle well.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Unfortunately, beyond the first three rounds it’s rare to find LBs who are going to be able to consistently shed offensive linemen. Guys like that tend to go early in the draft. Many teams try to devise schemes that depend on having defensive linemen that keep the linebackers clean so they can run around and make plays.
Every player the Raiders will draft this year will have some glaring hole in his game. That’s what happens when your first pick is at #95.
It will be up to the coaching staff to put these guys in positions where they can do what they’re best at.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:31 am
3rd rd – OLB/DE
4th rd – DB/SS
5th rd – OT
April 18th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Dakota,
It’s rough off here in So Cal mayne. Cost of living is a biotch.
Is it me, or does Sessions make you think we still need a starting PG?
I didn’t see the game last night.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Very rare is it to find a player in the mid to later rounds that evolves into a front-line starter.
Most of these guys are going to specialists. Be it a backup RB, a two down NT, a 3rd down pass-rushing specialist, nickle corner, etc.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Is it me, or does Sessions make you think we still need a starting PG?
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In a point-guard driven leauge, you thought you were OK with Sessions at the 1???
That guy is barely considered NBA level quality as a starter.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:37 am
It’s definitely possible to find a starter in the late rounds. But you can’t count on it as a certainty.
Find players who have a skill set your team can utilize, trust your big board, and pick the best player left when your number comes up. That’s as much as you can do.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Was Kobe playing last night? Anyways…
Draft is next week…got my friends coming up for the Thursday Night showdown from Hawaii…days off all over the place
April 18th, 2012 at 9:39 am
DMAC… good afternoon sir !!
April 18th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Is the 2nd AND 3rd round on Friday this year?
April 18th, 2012 at 9:41 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Is the 2nd AND 3rd round on Friday this year?
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Damn, I didn’t even no the draft was during the week.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:42 am
In a point-guard driven leauge, you thought you were OK with Sessions at the 1???
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OK being the key word, yes.
With GaSTUD and Bynum, playing the 1 should be a lot easier. Dude misses a lot of layups and really makes some headscratching passes.
He looked like a steal early on.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:43 am
I’m not tuning in to the draft till we get to pick #95. I’ll follow if anything interesting happens on this blog. I just don’t care much what other teams “needs” are.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:46 am
2012 NFL Draft
Round 1: Thur., April 26, 8 ET
Rounds 2-3: Fri., April 27, 7 ET
Rounds 4-7: Sat., April 28, 12 ET
April 18th, 2012 at 9:46 am
With GaSTUD and Bynum, playing the 1 should be a lot easier. Dude misses a lot of layups and really makes some headscratching passes.
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It should be easier, but when Ramon Sessions will be Ramon Sessions.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:51 am
What? Corky giving DHB props.
The Contra Costa Times’ Steve Corkran “fully expects” Darrius Heyward-Bey to break out with his first 1,000-yard season in 2012.
Corkran has done a 180 on his DHB prediction from February after the Raiders failed to address the position in free agency. We noticed tangible improvement in Heyward-Bey’s hands, route running, and run-after-catch explosion down the stretch. He closed out the season as a top-10 fantasy receiver over the final five games, averaging 5.8 receptions and 91.2 yards. Corkran also believes Carson Palmer will be “much, much better” and Denarius Moore will “live up to the hype” this season, leaving Jacoby Ford as the third option in the passing game.
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter
April 18th, 2012 at 9:52 am
285.Just Fire Baby Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Is it me, or does Sessions make you think we still need a starting PG?
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In a point-guard driven leauge, you thought you were OK with Sessions at the 1???
That guy is barely considered NBA level quality as a starter.
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PG driven league? is that why Steve Nash, Rose, Westbrook, Paul, D. Williams and crew have so many rings? Oh wait, they don’t have any.
Last PG I remember playing the major roll in the NBA finals was T. parker, and that was quite a while ago.
The NBA hasn’t been a PG driven league since Isaiah, and Magic stopped winning titles.
Bulls-not pg driven
Houston-not pg driven
Bulls-”"
Spurs-nope
Lakers-nope
Spurs-nope
Heat-nope-Wade is a SG who sometimes plays pg
Spurs-Parker
Lakers-nope
Mavs-Jason Kidd did not play the major roll in that team winning
Not seeing the PG driven league stuff here….do PGs get on ESPN a lot? Yeah, they just don’t win rings.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:00 am
is that why Steve Nash, Rose, Westbrook, Paul, D. Williams and crew have so many rings? Oh wait, they don’t have any.
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Rose and Westbrook will be bagging some soon, Rondo has one.
The Mavs won last year by running two PG sets with Barea and Kidd, and the Jet off the bench.
It is still a superstar league, and most of those are wing-players. But the league has changed the rules to allow PG’s the run of the mill on the court and that will start resulting in teams with star PG’s winning it all.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:01 am
leaving Jacoby Ford as the third option in the passing game.
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Trade bait.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:02 am
I disagree with Corky on DHB. The only reason DHB had a “breakout” 2011 season was because Hue was force feeding him the ball. He’s not proven to be even an average wideout, and his body catching style has not progressed. He’s got other intangibles like hard work and good run blocking. But DHB won’t sniff 1000 yards under GK. He’ll be Oakland’s answer to Jacoby Jones.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:04 am
DHB could get the 1,000 yards next season, but I think they better bet is for D-Moore to do so.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:12 am
280.Carl Weathers Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 9:28 am
267.YoungAmerican Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Bequette and Burris would be great picks.
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They both are projected as 5-6 rounders but they sure look good on film(youtube)lol.
2 high motor guys that can run and tackle well.
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I wouldn’t mind Burris being a 5th Round pick by McK.
For some reason, I’m not high Aztec LB’s, even though I went to SDSU….Go Aztecs….the LB’s that come out from there just don’t seem to take it to the next level in the NFL.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:13 am
297.Just Fire Baby Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:00 am
is that why Steve Nash, Rose, Westbrook, Paul, D. Williams and crew have so many rings? Oh wait, they don’t have any.
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Rose and Westbrook will be bagging some soon, Rondo has one.
The Mavs won last year by running two PG sets with Barea and Kidd, and the Jet off the bench.
It is still a superstar league, and most of those are wing-players. But the league has changed the rules to allow PG’s the run of the mill on the court and that will start resulting in teams with star PG’s winning it all.
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Rondo? lmao…he wasn’t that big of a factor when they won their ring. Jet and Berrea?
Come on man! You can’t be serious!
April 18th, 2012 at 10:13 am
If both our starting WRs stay healthy, not to mention our RB, both WRs will have put up huge #s.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:14 am
DHB will ball.
I don’t give a damn how he catches the ball. He can catch it w/ his face mask for all I care. Just catch the damn ball and head up field. DHB is strong and a lot of DB’s have trouble tackling him.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:14 am
286.YoungAmerican Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 9:37 am
It’s definitely possible to find a starter in the late rounds. But you can’t count on it as a certainty.
Find players who have a skill set your team can utilize, trust your big board, and pick the best player left when your number comes up. That’s as much as you can do.
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Try and pick talented, hard workers also, who were leaders in college and have high character.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:15 am
For some reason, I’m not high Aztec LB’s, even though I went to SDSU….Go Aztecs….the LB’s that come out from there just don’t seem to take it to the next level in the NFL.
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April 18th, 2012 at 10:15 am
281.YoungAmerican Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Unfortunately, beyond the first three rounds it’s rare to find LBs who are going to be able to consistently shed offensive linemen. Guys like that tend to go early in the draft. Many teams try to devise schemes that depend on having defensive linemen that keep the linebackers clean so they can run around and make plays.
Every player the Raiders will draft this year will have some glaring hole in his game. That’s what happens when your first pick is at #95.
It will be up to the coaching staff to put these guys in positions where they can do what they’re best at.
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Agreed.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:17 am
277.YoungAmerican Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 9:24 am
Shea McClellin will be a 1st rounder. He’s going to be a very, very good pro. His draft stock shot WAY up after his Combine performance solidified what scouts saw on tape.
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McClellin would have been a great fit for the Raiders.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:17 am
PewterReport.com reports the Bucs have begun shopping talented but troubled CB Aqib Talib in advance of the upcoming draft.
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Anyone interested?
I know he has off the field issues, but has he played well? Haven’t got a chance to check out the Bucs 2 much.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:19 am
279.Carl Weathers Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 9:26 am
OLB- Sean Spence (Spence may fall to 4th Round due to his size and not being able to consistently shed blocks from bigger OLinemen)
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If he can’t shed blocks in college, why do you think Reggie will be targeting him?
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I think, he will still have him on his board. Kid can make plays and is a sure tackler. He can be a special teamer and perhaps be put in dime and nickel packages or used in blitz packages.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Jamie Moyer (49) became the oldest pitcher in MLB history to win a game Tuesday night against the Padres.
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Incredible!
April 18th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Projecting the draft: Oakland Raiders
By Rob Rang | The Sports Xchange/CBSSports.com…
Five picks Reggie McKenzie should contemplate:
TE Orson Charles, Georgia (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 95)
Historically speaking, the Raiders have featured strong play at tight end and this is a fundamental element of Knapp’s offense, as well. Having lost Zach Miller to the Seahawks a year ago and his replacement – Kevin Boss – to division rival Kansas City, Oakland currently features several projects at the position. Charles lacks the traditional bulk scouts would prefer at just 6-3, 251 pounds but he’s a better football player than his size and average speed would suggest. For a team needing some instant impact out of their draft, the Raiders could do worse than Charles with their first pick (No. 95 overall).
OT Tony Bergstrom, Utah (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 137)
The Raiders re-signed veteran Khalif Barnes to a one-year deal but are likely hoping that second-year pro Joseph Barksdale will be able to beat him out of the starting right tackle job. As a backup option to that plan, Bergstrom – an All Pac-12 player at right tackle who some project inside to guard – would make a great deal of sense with the Raiders’ fourth round pick, No. 129 overall.
OLB Terrell Manning, NC State (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 158)
Former No. 4 overall pick Aaron Curry (Seahawks) looked like a new man after being traded to the Raiders last season but with Oakland struggling to defend the run for years, reinforcements may be needed opposite him. Manning was a bit overshadowed at times while at NC State by others, but has the athleticism worthy of developing. The Raiders could hope that he’d slip to their second of two fifth round picks but considering the relative lack of depth of this year’s OLB class, McKenzie may feel it necessary to take the athletic Manning at No. 148 rather than risk losing him.
RB Terrance Ganaway, Baylor (NFLDraftScout.com ranking 170)
Of all the Raiders’ needs, running back might appear to be the least of their concerns considering that Darren McFadden has proven himself to be a star… when healthy. With the underrated Michael Bush having signed with the Chicago Bears, the Raiders’ top option behind the former Arkansas Razorback is arguably second-year pro Taiwan Jones. Jones boasts mercurial speed and will make his share of big plays if given the opportunity, but he too has struggled with durability. The Raiders like the potential shown by another second year pro, Lonyae Miller but that may not stop them from adding Ganaway with their second fifth round pick (No. 168 overall). Ganaway, at 6-0, 239 pounds, would give the team the power they lost when Bush left.
DT DaJohn Harris, USC (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 197)
Considering that the Raiders allowed an average of 5.0 yards per carry last season and may be contemplating using multiple fronts in 2012, one could make the argument that the team’s primary need heading into the draft is at defensive tackle. Teams anticipate a strong run at this position in the first and second rounds, however, to wipe out most of the top prospects and therefore there simply may not be players of value left when the Raiders get on the clock with their first picks. Harris possesses the physical skill set to warrant mid round consideration but hasn’t developed as hoped throughout his career with the Trojans. If still available in the sixth round (No, 189 overall), however, it would certainly appear worth taking a risk on the local product.
Tags: 2012 Draft Prospects, Draft Prospects, Oakland Raiders, Team pick projections, NFLDRAFT
April 18th, 2012 at 10:20 am
309.DMAC Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:17 am
PewterReport.com reports the Bucs have begun shopping talented but troubled CB Aqib Talib in advance of the upcoming draft.
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Anyone interested?
I know he has off the field issues, but has he played well? Haven’t got a chance to check out the Bucs 2 much.
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Nope…not interested.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:20 am
DHB just needed someone to get him the ball.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Dutch
I wouldn’t waste my 1st pick on a TE. CP doesn’t throw to them anyways. See what happened to Boss?
April 18th, 2012 at 10:21 am
The Contra Costa Times’ Steve Corkran “fully expects” Darrius Heyward-Bey to break out with his first 1,000-yard season in 2012.
Corkran has done a 180 on his DHB prediction from February after the Raiders failed to address the position in free agency. We noticed tangible improvement in Heyward-Bey’s hands, route running, and run-after-catch explosion down the stretch. He closed out the season as a top-10 fantasy receiver over the final five games, averaging 5.8 receptions and 91.2 yards. Corkran also believes Carson Palmer will be “much, much better” and Denarius Moore will “live up to the hype” this season, leaving Jacoby Ford as the third option in the passing game.
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter
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King Darrius!!
April 18th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Projecting the draft: Oakland Raiders
By Rob Rang | The Sports Xchange/CBSSports.com…
Five picks Reggie McKenzie should contemplate:
TE Orson Charles, Georgia (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 95)
Historically speaking, the Raiders have featured strong play at tight end and this is a fundamental element of Knapp’s offense, as well. Having lost Zach Miller to the Seahawks a year ago and his replacement – Kevin Boss – to division rival Kansas City, Oakland currently features several projects at the position. Charles lacks the traditional bulk scouts would prefer at just 6-3, 251 pounds but he’s a better football player than his size and average speed would suggest. For a team needing some instant impact out of their draft, the Raiders could do worse than Charles with their first pick (No. 95 overall).
OT Tony Bergstrom, Utah (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 137)
The Raiders re-signed veteran Khalif Barnes to a one-year deal but are likely hoping that second-year pro Joseph Barksdale will be able to beat him out of the starting right tackle job. As a backup option to that plan, Bergstrom – an All Pac-12 player at right tackle who some project inside to guard – would make a great deal of sense with the Raiders’ fourth round pick, No. 129 overall.
OLB Terrell Manning, NC State (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 158)
Former No. 4 overall pick Aaron Curry (Seahawks) looked like a new man after being traded to the Raiders last season but with Oakland struggling to defend the run for years, reinforcements may be needed opposite him. Manning was a bit overshadowed at times while at NC State by others, but has the athleticism worthy of developing. The Raiders could hope that he’d slip to their second of two fifth round picks but considering the relative lack of depth of this year’s OLB class, McKenzie may feel it necessary to take the athletic Manning at No. 148 rather than risk losing him.
RB Terrance Ganaway, Baylor (NFLDraftScout.com ranking 170)
Of all the Raiders’ needs, running back might appear to be the least of their concerns considering that Darren McFadden has proven himself to be a star… when healthy. With the underrated Michael Bush having signed with the Chicago Bears, the Raiders’ top option behind the former Arkansas Razorback is arguably second-year pro Taiwan Jones. Jones boasts mercurial speed and will make his share of big plays if given the opportunity, but he too has struggled with durability. The Raiders like the potential shown by another second year pro, Lonyae Miller but that may not stop them from adding Ganaway with their second fifth round pick (No. 168 overall). Ganaway, at 6-0, 239 pounds, would give the team the power they lost when Bush left.
DT DaJohn Harris, USC (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 197)
Considering that the Raiders allowed an average of 5.0 yards per carry last season and may be contemplating using multiple fronts in 2012, one could make the argument that the team’s primary need heading into the draft is at defensive tackle. Teams anticipate a strong run at this position in the first and second rounds, however, to wipe out most of the top prospects and therefore there simply may not be players of value left when the Raiders get on the clock with their first picks. Harris possesses the physical skill set to warrant mid round consideration but hasn’t developed as hoped throughout his career with the Trojans. If still available in the sixth round (No, 189 overall), however, it would certainly appear worth taking a risk on the local product.
Tags: 2012 Draft Prospects, Draft Prospects, Oakland Raiders, Team pick projections, NFLDRAFT
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I highly doubt McK will take a TE with that first #95 pick. We have 4 TE’s on the roster now:
Myers
Ausberry
Gordon
Hardy
And an H-Back type like Reece on the roster.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:23 am
If you look back at the draft in the later rounds, rounds 4 & 5 produce on average 8 starters in each, rounds 6 & 7 around 7 starters combined.
That’s a 25% chance of netting a starter in rounds 4 & 5. Considering we have 4 picks in those rounds (I’m counting our compensatory 3rd in that group) at least one of them should be a starter.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:23 am
I wouldn’t mind Talib for a 6th rounder.
Very, very talented player.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:24 am
I’m rooting for DHB to continue to develop.
He stepped it up last year as we were all hoping and played with confidence and he wanted the ball.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:24 am
YoungAmerican Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:23 am
I wouldn’t mind Talib for a 6th rounder.
Very, very talented player.
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I’m sure the Bucs would take it in a heartbeat. They’re done w/ him.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:24 am
Dutch
I wouldn’t waste my 1st pick on a TE. CP doesn’t throw to them anyways. See what happened to Boss?
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I agree…just like to see what the “experts” think of who we will draft.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:24 am
Dutch
I wouldn’t waste my 1st pick on a TE. CP doesn’t throw to them anyways. See what happened to Boss?
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I agree…just like to see what the “experts” think of who we will draft.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:24 am
YoungAmerican Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:23 am
I wouldn’t mind Talib for a 6th rounder.
Very, very talented player.
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I’m sure the Bucs would take it in a heartbeat. They’re done w/ him.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:24 am
YoungAmerican Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:23 am
I wouldn’t mind Talib for a 6th rounder.
Very, very talented player.
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I’m sure the Bucs would take it in a heartbeat. They’re done w/ him.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:26 am
I wouldn’t mind Talib for a 6th rounder.
Very, very talented player.
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Get it done YA! Plus he is a family man, likes to spend time with his momma…
April 18th, 2012 at 10:27 am
PewterReport.com reports the Bucs have begun shopping talented but troubled CB Aqib Talib in advance of the upcoming draft.
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no thanks. dont need him and pistol packing Rolando hanging out together !!
April 18th, 2012 at 10:28 am
My bad for the repost. This schit was trippin’
April 18th, 2012 at 10:29 am
DMAC Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:28 am
My bad for the repost. This schit was trippin’
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Same here! But I don’t efven see my post…
April 18th, 2012 at 10:30 am
The only reason DHB had a “breakout” 2011 season was because Hue was force feeding him the ball. He’s not proven to be even an average wideout, and his body catching style has not progressed. He’s got other intangibles like hard work and good run blocking. But DHB won’t sniff 1000 yards under GK. He’ll be Oakland’s answer to Jacoby Jones.
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RUE THE DAY, G123!!
April 18th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Projecting the draft: Oakland Raiders
By Rob Rang | The Sports Xchange/CBSSports.com…
Five picks Reggie McKenzie should contemplate:
TE Orson Charles, Georgia (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 95)
Historically speaking, the Raiders have featured strong play at tight end and this is a fundamental element of Knapp’s offense, as well. Having lost Zach Miller to the Seahawks a year ago and his replacement – Kevin Boss – to division rival Kansas City, Oakland currently features several projects at the position. Charles lacks the traditional bulk scouts would prefer at just 6-3, 251 pounds but he’s a better football player than his size and average speed would suggest. For a team needing some instant impact out of their draft, the Raiders could do worse than Charles with their first pick (No. 95 overall).
OT Tony Bergstrom, Utah (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 137)
The Raiders re-signed veteran Khalif Barnes to a one-year deal but are likely hoping that second-year pro Joseph Barksdale will be able to beat him out of the starting right tackle job. As a backup option to that plan, Bergstrom – an All Pac-12 player at right tackle who some project inside to guard – would make a great deal of sense with the Raiders’ fourth round pick, No. 129 overall.
OLB Terrell Manning, NC State (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 158)
Former No. 4 overall pick Aaron Curry (Seahawks) looked like a new man after being traded to the Raiders last season but with Oakland struggling to defend the run for years, reinforcements may be needed opposite him. Manning was a bit overshadowed at times while at NC State by others, but has the athleticism worthy of developing. The Raiders could hope that he’d slip to their second of two fifth round picks but considering the relative lack of depth of this year’s OLB class, McKenzie may feel it necessary to take the athletic Manning at No. 148 rather than risk losing him.
RB Terrance Ganaway, Baylor (NFLDraftScout.com ranking 170)
Of all the Raiders’ needs, running back might appear to be the least of their concerns considering that Darren McFadden has proven himself to be a star… when healthy. With the underrated Michael Bush having signed with the Chicago Bears, the Raiders’ top option behind the former Arkansas Razorback is arguably second-year pro Taiwan Jones. Jones boasts mercurial speed and will make his share of big plays if given the opportunity, but he too has struggled with durability. The Raiders like the potential shown by another second year pro, Lonyae Miller but that may not stop them from adding Ganaway with their second fifth round pick (No. 168 overall). Ganaway, at 6-0, 239 pounds, would give the team the power they lost when Bush left.
DT DaJohn Harris, USC (NFLDraftScout.com ranking: 197)
Considering that the Raiders allowed an average of 5.0 yards per carry last season and may be contemplating using multiple fronts in 2012, one could make the argument that the team’s primary need heading into the draft is at defensive tackle. Teams anticipate a strong run at this position in the first and second rounds, however, to wipe out most of the top prospects and therefore there simply may not be players of value left when the Raiders get on the clock with their first picks. Harris possesses the physical skill set to warrant mid round consideration but hasn’t developed as hoped throughout his career with the Trojans. If still available in the sixth round (No, 189 overall), however, it would certainly appear worth taking a risk on the local product.
Tags: 2012 Draft Prospects, Draft Prospects, Oakland Raiders, Team pick projections, NFLDRAFT
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I highly doubt McK will waste a pick on TE with that first #95 pick. We have 4 TE’s on the roster now:
Myers
Ausberry
Gordon
Hardy
And an H-Back type like Reece on the roster.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:32 am
trade a late rounder for Aqib Talib
sign Andre Goodman in FA …
2012 secondary solved!!
April 18th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Anybody known what type of contract Hardy got?
April 18th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Listening to 95.7FM yesterday and today: They have the Raiders at around 7-8 games and Niners at 11+. What a joke. I doubt the Whiners win so many and the Raiders will surely surprise quite a few next season.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:34 am
The Philadelphia Eagles have been shopping former Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel around the league before next week’s draft, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Samuel, who led the NFC in interceptions in two of the past three years, is scheduled to make $9.9 million this season. He attended the Eagles’ voluntary workouts this week.
The nine-year veteran has 45 career interceptions, including nine in 2009 and seven in 2010, and five career touchdowns. He picked off a career-high 10 passes for the New England Patriots in 2006.
In 14 games last season, Samuel was credited with 34 tackles and had three interceptions.
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Don’t think Samuels will be sought after by the Raiders…
April 18th, 2012 at 10:35 am
free agent guard Chilo Rachal (49ers) signed with the Bears today …
April 18th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Anybody known what type of contract Hardy got?
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@Dutch
he got a burger from Hardee’s
April 18th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Hardy signed a reserve/future contract. Like the rest of the guys the Raiders signed back in early January. Ivey, Lambert etc.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Hardy signed a reserve/future contract. Like the rest of the guys the Raiders signed back in early January. Ivey, Lambert etc.
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Thanks Carl and RRS.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:48 am
2012 Veteran Mini-Camp Day 1:
http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/photo-gallery/2012-Veteran-Mini-Camp-Day-1/ed3a5744-7b2c-4d64-abb5-5097729d9f21#start
April 18th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Mini Camp photos up at Raiders.Com
DVD looks to have added some muscle mass.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:49 am
HGDaddy Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:48 am
2012 Veteran Mini-Camp Day 1:
http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/photo-gallery/2012-Veteran-Mini-Camp-Day-1/ed3a5744-7b2c-4d64-abb5-5097729d9f21#start
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Look at my boy DMAC in the huddle. Straight stud!
April 18th, 2012 at 10:50 am
@ HGDaddy
need your pick for OAK at #95 bro
please & thank you
April 18th, 2012 at 10:52 am
DutchRaider77, # 335,
Dutch,
I am wondering why the Eagles would trade Samuels who has 5 times the career INTS, and 6 times the career TD’s as Nnamdi, the “no shut down, shut down corner”, while retaining Nnamdi ?? Seems strange to me. Even with last year’s offseason Samuels had a similiar year as Nnamdi, no better or worse. They have both played 9 yrs in the league.
Some please show me where Nnamdi was ever a game changer, except in 2006 when we beat the Steelers?
April 18th, 2012 at 10:54 am
HGDaddy Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:48 am
2012 Veteran Mini-Camp Day 1:
http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/photo-gallery/2012-Veteran-Mini-Camp-Day-1/ed3a5744-7b2c-4d64-abb5-5097729d9f21#start
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If I could caption photo #2 of 71.
John Holland telling Slowlando, GTFO my team sucka!
April 18th, 2012 at 10:55 am
2012 Veteran Mini-Camp Day 1:
http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/photo-gallery/2012-Veteran-Mini-Camp-Day-1/ed3a5744-7b2c-4d64-abb5-5097729d9f21#start
34 of 71 – McClain looking lean?
April 18th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Seymour looks lean, like a DE.
same with “DT” Cumbie
April 18th, 2012 at 11:03 am
DMAC has been no stranger to the weight room this offseason
April 18th, 2012 at 11:03 am
@Hardline
No really sure how I became involved in a Samuels v. Aso debate. I cannot see the Raiders trading and paying Samuels $9.9M with Reggie in charge.
Also, Aso and Roger-Crom are the starters and Samuels is the 3rd CB, most teams do not pay their 3rd CB $9.9M.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:05 am
***Check out article on why TP may be back up for now***
http://tfdssports.com/2012-articles/april/why-the-raiders-would-make-pyror-primary-backup.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook
April 18th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Some please show me where Nnamdi was ever a game changer, except in 2006 when we beat the Steelers?
Yeah that was a good int to the endzone but I think the game changer that day was Chris Carr’s 100 yard pick six…just saying
April 18th, 2012 at 11:06 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:03 am
DMAC has been no stranger to the weight room this offseason
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He’s keeping it silent, on the down low. He’s getting ready to explode, but he doesn’t want anyone to know yet.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Wheeler looks like he has the same build as Spencer, dang!
talk about undersized..
April 18th, 2012 at 11:08 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Seymour looks lean, like a DE.
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Yeah he does…must a shed at least 25lbs.!
April 18th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Wheeler looks like he has the same build as Spencer, dang!
talk about undersized..
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Wonder if Wheeler will be the WLB and Curry the SLB? Ask Cork next chat?
April 18th, 2012 at 11:09 am
WR Coach Gilmore looks like Steve Urkel
Dennis Allen looks like me!! … when I was 18, LOL
April 18th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Who’s #21?
April 18th, 2012 at 11:10 am
I’m surprised Seymour is there. Doesn’t he usually skip these.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:10 am
pic #52
TE Richard Gordon has a pair of hands??
who knew??
April 18th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Who’s #21?
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Bartell
April 18th, 2012 at 11:11 am
332.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:32 am
trade a late rounder for Aqib Talib
sign Andre Goodman in FA …
2012 secondary solved!!
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RR – One problem RR he may be locked up in the clink in the near future. Legal troubles man!
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been attempting to shop troubled cornerback Aqib Talib for a trade, Scott Reynolds reports.
Talib
On some levels, such a move makes sense. Talib is a talented cornerback and the Bucs would like to add some extra picks in this year’s draft. They currently have a pick in each round except for the fourth. Talib has had a series of off-field problems throughout his career and new coach Greg Schiano already has made it clear he won’t be as tolerant of problems as predecessor Raheem Morris. Schiano already released safety Tanard Jackson, who also had some off-field problems.
But there’s one big catch here that could make trading Talib difficult, maybe even impossible. Talib is facing a June trial on an assault charge in Texas. He could face prison time. Even if he’s cleared, Talib could face a suspension from the NFL.
It’s difficult to imagine any team being willing to give up a draft pick for a player that might not be available to play for part, or all, of this season.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Didn’t see TP in any of those pics!
Also from looking at those pics..looks like Moore was a clear favorite with Palmer and Coaching staff!
April 18th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Thanx Dutch
There’s a schit load of new faces here.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:12 am
weird to see somebody else (Pat Lee) wear #26
I still don’t miss you Stan!!
April 18th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Keep in mind in mid April, the collective unit of players are coming in with various degrees of optimal fitness. There are some with higher thresholds for physical pain in the training room than others. That’s really to be expected after the layoff as some guys train differently than others. It’s going to be a real challenge of the coaching staff to get them all physically optimally ready for training camp. What you see now is not what you’ll get going into the season.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Defensive backs coach Johnnie Lynn = Jhill??
April 18th, 2012 at 11:14 am
The Ravens will work out free agent QBs Kyle Boller and Dennis Dixon on Thursday.
Baltimore appears to be searching for a camp arm to put some heat on Tyrod Taylor. Boller, of course, was the Ravens’ first-round pick in the 2003 draft. If Baltimore is looking for more potential, Dixon would be its better bet.
Related: Ravens
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
April 18th, 2012 at 11:15 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:13 am
Defensive backs coach Johnnie Lynn = Jhill??
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Naw
J Heezy is assistant water boy.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Dutch, #349
I agree that the Raider’s won’t pick Samuels up for S9.9M.
Also, I suppose Roger-Crom are younger so they are starting. No wonder Samuel’s stats were down last season. Nnamdi, the Eagles just picked him up last season for an outrageously high sum in comparison to his actual value, so it would be hard to justify trading him.
It’s too bad we can’t trade for Samuel’s on a base salary of $2M, on a sliding scale up to $7M contingent on performance milestones. That way the Eagles gain back most of his promised salary if Samuels performs superlatively, and it would be a bargain for us if Samuels becomes a game changer. The incentive based sums could be paid over a 3 yrs period to meet cap requirements. Also, Samuels would have to agree to it too.
In the end, it’s doubtful Reggie would make such a move since it counters the the transformation. I still feel developing our own younger talent acquired for a song is the best route. Acquiring older 9 yr vets at $9.9M or even $7M is what brought the club to its knees in the first place. I cannot see re-grazing old pastures.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Love DMAC, but he should really consider getting that rusty front tooth fix.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Nice to see Bartel out there. Hope he can stay healthy. IMO, Dude was one of best, underrated DB’s a few years ago.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:20 am
So is the Alex Parsons project our backup center?
Kirwin was realy high on this guy when we signed him.
Saw he was playing some center?
April 18th, 2012 at 11:20 am
In one of those pics, in the background, it looked like a friggen coyote! Who’s dog is that? lol
April 18th, 2012 at 11:22 am
J Heezy is assistant water boy.
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That was supposed to be confidential!
April 18th, 2012 at 11:22 am
I like all our TE`s..somebody asked Cork/Ger which player he wouldnt like to meet in a dark alley he did not hesitate to say #82Gordon, i like Gordon hes a mean sob and good on ST
April 18th, 2012 at 11:24 am
TE Richard Gordon has a pair of hands??
who knew??
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I did!!!
Gordon = BEAST = Starting TE!
April 18th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Brett Rhomar, eh?
Former Oklahoma QB who got caught up in that scandal.
Pryor before Pryor, if you will.
Well he’s had a little longer to get himself back on track, and is more in the mode of Palmer wouldn’t you say?
He may very well be the #2, JFB.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:28 am
@Dutch
Parsons look like Donald Gibb
(Ray Jackson in that movie Bloodsport)
April 18th, 2012 at 11:28 am
What up J Heezy
My bad for spilling the beans bruh
lol
April 18th, 2012 at 11:29 am
hwnrdr Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:20 am
In one of those pics, in the background, it looked like a friggen coyote! Who’s dog is that? lol
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What pic#?
April 18th, 2012 at 11:37 am
***Break Down of Mike Brisiel’s Game****
http://tfdssports.com/2012-articles/april/tale-of-the-tape-mike-brisiel.html
April 18th, 2012 at 11:38 am
380.DMAC Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:29 am
hwnrdr Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:20 am
In one of those pics, in the background, it looked like a friggen coyote! Who’s dog is that? lol
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What pic#?
#14
April 18th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Gruden’s QB Camp is a scam!!!! I wish it was the old Chucky’s QB Camp and he is jumping all over the guys and snarling at them. That would work them all up , then have them call plays and make throws.
Yeah, it would be awesome TV if it went down like that!!!
April 18th, 2012 at 11:42 am
372.DutchRaider77 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:20 am
So is the Alex Parsons project our backup center?
Kirwin was realy high on this guy when we signed him.
Saw he was playing some center?
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Yeah, he is probably the backup Center and Guard.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:42 am
Is Pryor wearing #2?????
April 18th, 2012 at 11:45 am
hwnrdr Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:38 am
380.DMAC Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:29 am
hwnrdr Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:20 am
In one of those pics, in the background, it looked like a friggen coyote! Who’s dog is that? lol
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What pic#?
#14
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lol
Yeah he does.
Maybe they use him to try to catch WR’s and RB’s and bite them in the ass for being too slow.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:50 am
*****break down of Ron Bartell’s Game***
http://tfdssports.com/2012-articles/april/tale-of-the-tape-ron-bartell.html
April 18th, 2012 at 11:52 am
Brisiel looks huge.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:52 am
Allen and the rest of coaches better make sure that everyone is on the same damn page as far as getting this team ready to play football each and every week!
Dammit!
April 18th, 2012 at 11:56 am
Romac looks slimmer.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:57 am
Maybe they use him to try to catch WR’s and RB’s and bite them in the ass for being too slow.
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@DMAC
when do we get to see Jacoby Ford race a cheetah ??
April 18th, 2012 at 11:58 am
O Dog!
Where you at?
Is that you in pic #11 towards the end?
April 18th, 2012 at 11:59 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:57 am
Maybe they use him to try to catch WR’s and RB’s and bite them in the ass for being too slow.
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@DMAC
when do we get to see Jacoby Ford race a cheetah ??
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Next week and the following week we see T Jones and DHB race a gazelle.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
r8eray Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Also from looking at those pics..looks like Moore was a clear favorite with Palmer and Coaching staff!
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Moore is going to be the #1 receiver. DHB will attempt to keep up, and Ford will score on some big plays. If all 3 are healthy and the line can keep Palmer safe, it could be a big year
April 18th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Moore is going to be a stud! Probowl baby!!! Print that!
April 18th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Man I like this kid. Plug him in as the DE in 3-4 alignments and watch him do a solid job.
As a 4-3 DT, he will probably cause more disruption versus the run then Kelly does now and he is younger and can probably offer just as a good of a pass rush.
I hope McK can trade Kelly for a 3rd Rounder and get Wolfe in the 3rd and a OLB/DE prospect in the 3rd as well.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
#16 McGee looks like a nice red zone target for CP.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Derek Wolfe, DE/DT, Cincinnati
Height: 6-5. Weight: 295.
40 Time: 4.94. 10-Yd Split: 1.70.
Bench: 33.
Vertical: 33.5. Broad: 9-0.
Arm: 33 1/4. Hand: 10 3/4.
Projected Round (2012): 2-3.
4/14/12: Wolfe performed well, yet flew under the radar at the Combine. He had a quality week at the Senior Bowl and had his share of wins. The senior had an excellent season with 70 tackles, 21.5 tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and 9.5 sacks.
At the point of attack, Wolfe overwhelms offensive linemen with his strength and speed. He closes on the quarterback quickly and plays the run extremely well. Wolfe has a nice repertoire of pass-rushing moves, and he uses a strong rip move.
Entering the NFL, Wolfe has very good technique with a steady motor. He could be an ideal 3-4 defensive end. If Wolfe is going to stay as a 4-3 defensive tackle, he should add some more weight if he is going to be inside on every down. Some 4-3 teams could play him at left defensive end on running downs and move him inside in passing situations.
8/21/11: Derek Wolfe has had two quality seasons for Cincinnati. In 2009, he recorded 41 tackles with eight tackles for a loss and five sacks. Last year, he had 48 tackles with 6.5 tackles for a loss and four sacks. If he can stay consistent as a senior, it would ensure his status as a mid-round pick. If Wolfe has a big senior season with his scheme flexibility to play either a 3-4 or a 4-3 defense, his could raise his stock.
^^^^^^^^
Man I like this kid. Plug him in as a DE in 3-4 alignments and watch him do a solid job.
As a 4-3 DT, he will probably cause more disruption versus the run then Kelly does now and he will play lower and with more leverage he is younger and can probably offer just as a good of a pass rush.
I hope McK can trade Kelly for a 3rd Rounder and get Wolfe in the 3rd and a OLB prospect in the 3rd as well.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
I’m getting so sick of everyone thinking that Manning is going to get Denver into the playoffs and the SB!!
Payton has been a very good QB over the years in Indy, but he was in a pancake division all those year. Does Indy even have a true division rival?? Well, he will in the AFC West. Although the teams in the west are struggling at the moment, whenever they play one another, it is a dog fight to the end. There’s also no dome team in this division, so how will Manning hold up later in the season? It took Tebow (an option QB) to win games last year. With Orton (a better QB than Tebow) they couldn’t win a game. The o-oline will not keep the pass rush off Manning. It took him 10 years the get Indy to the bowl, it doesn’t have that much time in Denver. Denver will not win the west and will start the season 3-5. Raiders start 5-3.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
McRaider
All I’m hearing is that the Queefs will win the West. No Raider talk as usual, but I kind of like it like that. We’ll be the underdog sleepers.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
The national media is clueless. They still think the Raiders will be worse because Routt and Wimbley are gone. Gimme a break. On the other hand, no one talks about Bresnahan and Al Davis’ 30-year old defense getting replaced.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
No Raider talk as usual, but I kind of like it like that. We’ll be the underdog sleepers
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@DMAC
Accurate. We wont be underdogs or sleepers anymore if we’re 4-0 going into the bye week though
April 18th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
No Raider talk as usual, but I kind of like it like that. We’ll be the underdog sleepers
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@DMAC
Accurate. We wont be underdogs or sleepers anymore if we’re 4-0 going into the bye week though
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Yes sir!
April 18th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
why are you guys surprised that the media isn’t gushing about us??
the Raiders are everyone’s favorite team to hate. Makes being a fan so much funner imo.
Even our own fans tell me to go eff myself, right Ed Teach?
LOL
April 18th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
The Miami game is key. Raiders have to break the pattern of not even showing up, and show the Dolphins they can be physical. Hopefully in week 2 the team won’t be tired like they normally are when playing Miami
April 18th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
week 3 that is
April 18th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
right the first time. need lunch
April 18th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
SR Raider Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
The Miami game is key. Raiders have to break the pattern of not even showing up, and show the Dolphins they can be physical. Hopefully in week 2 the team won’t be tired like they normally are when playing Miami
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Bring back Culpepper
lol
April 18th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
398.DKnight007 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Derek Wolfe, DE/DT, Cincinnati
Height: 6-5. Weight: 295.
40 Time: 4.94. 10-Yd Split: 1.70.
Bench: 33.
Vertical: 33.5. Broad: 9-0.
Arm: 33 1/4. Hand: 10 3/4.
Projected Round (2012): 2-3.
4/14/12: Wolfe performed well, yet flew under the radar at the Combine. He had a quality week at the Senior Bowl and had his share of wins. The senior had an excellent season with 70 tackles, 21.5 tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and 9.5 sacks.
At the point of attack, Wolfe overwhelms offensive linemen with his strength and speed. He closes on the quarterback quickly and plays the run extremely well. Wolfe has a nice repertoire of pass-rushing moves, and he uses a strong rip move.
Entering the NFL, Wolfe has very good technique with a steady motor. He could be an ideal 3-4 defensive end. If Wolfe is going to stay as a 4-3 defensive tackle, he should add some more weight if he is going to be inside on every down. Some 4-3 teams could play him at left defensive end on running downs and move him inside in passing situations.
8/21/11: Derek Wolfe has had two quality seasons for Cincinnati. In 2009, he recorded 41 tackles with eight tackles for a loss and five sacks. Last year, he had 48 tackles with 6.5 tackles for a loss and four sacks. If he can stay consistent as a senior, it would ensure his status as a mid-round pick. If Wolfe has a big senior season with his scheme flexibility to play either a 3-4 or a 4-3 defense, his could raise his stock.
^^^^^^^^
Man I like this kid. Plug him in as a DE in 3-4 alignments and watch him do a solid job.
As a 4-3 DT, he will probably cause more disruption versus the run then Kelly does now and he will play lower and with more leverage he is younger and can probably offer just as a good of a pass rush.
I hope McK can trade Kelly for a 3rd Rounder and get Wolfe in the 3rd and a OLB prospect in the 3rd as well.
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yeah Man!!! Wolfe is nice1 gets leverage big time and blows up RBs but he will be gone by the time we pick. I would love to see this guy in Silver in Black next to Shaugnasty!!!!
April 18th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Every year you always have those one or two teams in the NFL that come out of the blue and shocks the league!!
They will be wearing silver and black this year.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
I 2nd that CJ.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Loved the picture of McKenzie and Allen. Looked like they were thinking WTF. Wish I knew who they were looking at.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
408.DMAC Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
SR Raider Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
The Miami game is key. Raiders have to break the pattern of not even showing up, and show the Dolphins they can be physical. Hopefully in week 2 the team won’t be tired like they normally are when playing Miami
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Bring back Culpepper
lol
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we already have a young Culpepper in TP baby!!!!
Throwing the ball up to a young Moss in Moore baby!!!
Straight pissin vinegar!!!
April 18th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
OH MY GOODNESS
Did anyone see that Krazy Krappy had a full blown meltdown last night?
He rapped this -
KoolKell Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 11:46 pm
When your momma farted
That’s when the fking started
Them dogs made that psy do the popcorn, monkey and the twine
Left that beyotch nine strokes behind.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
I like being a Raider fan despite really been born into the culture. My uncle Sal (RIP) indoctrinated me and baptised me into Raider Nation.
But beyond that, Raider fans are not fairweather fans. They are smarter, loyal, and crazy (in a good way) for their team. Other teams fanbases jump ship from team to team year to year, and have no lineage or history. They say stupid comments about their team and football in general, and can’t back up their taunts.
Most of them don’t have the Raiders rings and bling either. Going into a debate with a Raider fan (they think) is going to be easy, but they always get burned and exit stage left.
There’s only one nation. Raider Nation! Peace out brethren.
April 18th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
415.guest123 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
I like being a Raider fan despite really been born into the culture. My uncle Sal (RIP) indoctrinated me and baptised me into Raider Nation.
But beyond that, Raider fans are not fairweather fans. They are smarter, loyal, and crazy (in a good way) for their team. Other teams fanbases jump ship from team to team year to year, and have no lineage or history. They say stupid comments about their team and football in general, and can’t back up their taunts.
Most of them don’t have the Raiders rings and bling either. Going into a debate with a Raider fan (they think) is going to be easy, but they always get burned and exit stage left.
There’s only one nation. Raider Nation! Peace out brethren.
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The type of fans that like both the Giants and the cowboys, or the chiefs and the broncos really burn my ass. How can you… awww it’s pointless!
April 18th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Many questions arise from this:
1) Why was Krappy up at midnight on a football blog posting X rated raps? This is the same old fool who was telling bloggers to “get a life” a few days ago
2) Was Krappy Wife & Her Bowl Cut aware this was going on in her house? Or is the poor old bird just used to crying herself to sleep every night
3) Does Krappy’s boss at Kane & Associates – Jerry Nussbaum – know one of his lowly realtors is raging fool, embarrassing his company?
All things to ponder, blog brahs
April 18th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Who agrees with this article that the Raiders are finally set at WR? Yes? No? Why?
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Raiders are finally set at WR
It has been a long time coming for the Raiders with regards to their receiving corps. After every season, they are faced with a dearth of talent and depth at the position. But for the first time in ten years, they look to have a solid group with which to work.
The last time the Raiders could boast about their group of wide receivers, they were led by Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and likely future Hall of Famer Tim Brown. Those two had All Pro quarterback Rich Gannon throwing to them as well. It has been nearly a decade since that trio took the field in Silver and Black.
In the eight seasons between then and now, it has not been a pretty picture. Jerry Rice left in 2003 nearing the end of his storied career. The seven years between that season and this season looked like this:
One season with Jerry Porter out of the doghouse in which he just missed 1000 yards. One season of non-cancerous behavior from Randy Moss before he was back to whining, taking plays off, and tearing his own team down. Two seasons with Ronald Curry putting up lackluster numbers as the leading receiver. Equally unimpressive is the list of number two wide receivers, less than household names like Doug Gabriel, Alvis Whitted, Jonnie Lee Higgins, and Ashlie Lelie. Not to mention the epic failure that was the monstrous contract given to Javon Walker.
In the last three seasons the receivers were so bad, they took a backseat to the tight end.
The first season in which Zach Miller was the Raiders’ leading receiver (2008), the team drafted Chaz Schilens in the seventh round. He played in every game that season and looked as if he had the potential to be the next star receiver for the Raiders. But the next two seasons he could not stay healthy, appearing in just 13 games over that time.
The next season, the Raiders decided to go on the offensive in regards to their receiver position and drafted Darrius Heyward-Bey with the seventh overall pick.
During Heyward-Bey’s first two seasons, Zach Miller continued to be the Raiders’ leading receiver, while DHB was looking as if he may never become a player worthy of being drafted at all, let alone drafted at #7 overall. He was outplayed by rookies both seasons. First it was fourth round pick in the same draft, Louis Murphy, then it was fourth round pick Jacoby Ford the next season.
Now Darrius Heyward-Bey has developed. After amassing just 490 yards receiving over his first two seasons combined, he has emerged as a deserving starter and it resulted in him just missing a 1000 yard season by 25 yards. Additionally, Schilens had the first healthy season since he was a rookie.
But even with solid if not at times spectacular receivers in Louis Murphy and Jacoby Ford, the team managed to find yet another rookie steal in Denarius Moore. After being the talk of camp, he broke out in just his second game in the NFL with five catches for 146 yards and a touchdown against the Bills in week two. He had five healthy games with Carson Palmer at the helm and he averaged over 78 yards per game during that time. That comes to 1254 yards for an entire season. He also led all Raider wide receivers with five touchdown catches and was second on the team with six combined touchdowns in 10 rookie starts.
Moore may just be the best of the whole group. Being the Raiders best receiver didn’t used to mean much. But with a group of proven commodities like Murphy, Ford, and DHB along with the potential of Chaz Schilens, being the best of this group is making a statement.
Coming into this season, the need on this squad was for a veteran presence at receiver. That role was initially filled by Derek Hagan. Then Hagan was released to make room for another veteran receiver in TJ Houshmandzadeh. But even when the Raiders’ receivers were stretched thin with injuries, Houshmandzadeh didn’t receive a great deal of the load. The team still relied mainly on the rest of the young receivers on the team.
Now what was a weak point as recent as last offseason, is such a strong point that there are not enough balls to go around and we hear talk of trading a member of this talented group. The thinking is that there is value in a guy like Jacoby Ford that could bring in talent at a position in more need of an upgrade.
The problem with that idea is Ford excels at two positions, receiver and kick returner. He had three kick returns last season and had he not been injured he may have run a couple back this season as well. There is no one currently on the roster who can replace him and play at such a high level in both areas. But just the fact that such an idea would seem logical is very telling of how far this group has come.
The wide receivers are young and talented and should be a strength for a few years to come. They will give Carson Palmer a lot of great targets and help him to put up good numbers. This will also allow the team to focus its efforts to improve the team in other areas, be it via free agency or the draft. Not to mention giving opponents matchup nightmares.
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April 18th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Wow! RIP Dick Clark! Family issued a statement that he died after a massive heart attack!
April 18th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
he was 82!
April 18th, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Who agrees with this article that the Raiders are finally set at WR?
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@CJL – I agree that the Raiders have plenty of youth and potential at WR.
health, production and experience seems to be the issue imo
therefore, if we’re going to add a player to the WR corps I vote for a veteran, not another late round youngster in the draft that will take 1-3 years to develop
I won’t be upset if our active WR’s on Week 1 of the regular season are as follows:
12 Jacoby Ford
85 Darrius Heyward-Bey
16 Eddie McGee
17 Denarius Moore
18 Louis Murphy
However, you’re gonna need a few more bodies for camp & competition. no more scholarships. you gotta EARN playing time in 2012 (what a concept)
April 18th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Who agrees with this article that the Raiders are finally set at WR? Yes? No? Why?
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I agree with it mostly. Except for the praise for Louis Murphy.
He does nothing to impress me and I think he’s scared to go over the middle and take the big hit. Nobody WANTS to take a big hit, but you’ve got to be willing to for the cause.
Murphy said(in regard to the DHB injury): “When u see a guy laid out on the ground like that, you have to ask yourself if you’re really in the right profession”.
That kind of doubt can play on your mind and cause you not to go all out.
I can’t say I recall him ever going over the middle and not shying away from a big hit last yr.
April 18th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
I like Moore, DHB and Ford.
I need to see McGee and Murphy in some games. Would like us to pick up a possession type guy in the draft.
If we stay healthy, I think we’d be set.
April 18th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
The eagles hv been trying to trade asante samuel for a week.. Looks like we’re not offering tk.. Or they dont want him.
April 18th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Not a good article. Seems kind of dated, like it was written last fall. But a good post CJ to elicit dialog…
Raiders are not set at WR imo. But they could be, if that McGee kid breaks out and the other young-uns stay on an upward trajectory and/or healthy.
However that doesn’t likely occur for all of them. Someone wil get hurt or backslide, sophmore slump etc.
So the RAider’s passing game hinges on some hope still. McGee stepping up huge, Degnalious getting better, and maybe Ausberry becoming a threat.
Hopeful but not “set.”
April 18th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
The eagles hv been trying to trade asante samuel for a week.. Looks like we’re not offering tk.. Or they dont want him.
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@Mark
nobody really knows what the Reggie thinks about TK. They didn’t ask him to restructure (that we know of) which could have saved us millions in cap space and he’s not reportedly on the trade block (that we know of) either
Bcz reports we could save $3 million by cutting him outright, if we can’t find a team that will trade for him with his existing or a renegotiated contract
April 18th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
Did anyone see TP in those pics? I didn’t
April 18th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune “wouldn’t completely rule out” the idea of Chicago trading unsigned franchise player Matt Forte.
Pompei does consider a trade unlikely, but says the Bears “would be foolish not to consider it” if they were offered multiple draft picks. One stumbling block toward a trade is the lingering fact that Forte wants a long-term, big-money contract. The team acquiring Forte would likely have to appease him.
Source: Chicago Tribune
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Wouldn’t that be funny…DMC traded to Bears for Forte and a 2nd RD pick!
Bush will get stuck playing behind DMC…again!
April 18th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
R.I.P. Dick Clark. Going to the Bandstand in the sky!
April 18th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Did anyone see TP in those pics? I didn’t
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he was too fast. they couldn’t get him on camera
too blurry. the photographers were trying to chase him around like wylie coyote (he was at practice, right Hwnrdr?) going after the roadrunner
April 18th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune “wouldn’t completely rule out” the idea of Chicago trading unsigned franchise player Matt Forte.
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trade Tyvon Branch for him!!
can you imagine a 2-headed monster of Forte & DMAC??
April 18th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
430.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Did anyone see TP in those pics? I didn’t
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he was too fast. they couldn’t get him on camera
too blurry. the photographers were trying to chase him around like wylie coyote (he was at practice, right Hwnrdr?) going after the roadrunner
LOL…pic#14…
April 18th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
A red shirted #6 appears in the background of frame 46.
April 18th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
A red shirted #6 appears in the background of frame 46.
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nah, you didn’t really see that
trying to spot Pryor sitting still at Raiders practice for photographers is like those dudes who try to track down Bigfoot. mission impossible!
April 18th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Ok I saw him on pic #46, I thought maybe he was catching passes working with the TE and WR and they didn’t want to take pics of him doing that just yet
April 18th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
frame #14, anyone else spot the fu@#ing WOLF in the background!!!???
April 18th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
I thought maybe he was catching passes working with the TE and WR
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@ Tru
shall I place you on the “RUE THE DAY” Pryor list?
TP is going to be a stud QB for us one day. the end
April 18th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
I love it when I go to Raiders.com and Alyssa Milano is on the bottom right corner in sporting Raiders gear!
BTW…I do see #6 in the background!
April 18th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
436.J-Raider Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
frame #14, anyone else spot the fu@#ing WOLF in the background!!!???
That’s the one I was questioning…
Who bought the coyote???
April 18th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
@ J-Raider
need your pick for OAK at #95 bro
please & thank you
April 18th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
He is just a blur, looks like he was preparing to jump a tall building in a single bound.
April 18th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
This blog is comedy sometimes. That routine from last night is hilarious.
April 18th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Been doing a little research on Rhett Bomar.
Giants and Vikings didn’t see anything in this kid worthy of even the practice squad?
College stats seem decent.
April 18th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
#438 – Boy Howdy!
April 18th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Been doing a little research on Rhett Bomar.
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@Jhill
he’s no Danny Southwick, but I’ll take him as #3 QB!
April 18th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
@rockstar:
put me down for west virginia linebacker/defensive end bruce irving(spelling?)
April 18th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
dang! i just realized we are LOADED at defensive back this season!!! spence, bartell, dvd, check, underwood, lee, gio, huff, mitchell, branch.. we are looking pretty good!
April 18th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
I dunno, RRS.
Maybe he has matured all of a sudden?
Drunk driving charge though?
Seems like he has the talent, so maybe these teams have given up on him because of his work ethic or leadship issues.
Hopefully he can pull it together.
April 18th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
The only knocks that I heard about Bomar was that he was too short and too cocky. He’s a Raider now so he is destined for the Hall.
April 18th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
@Rock, Naw bro, I hope he is our future QB. I just figured if he was throwing passes they would of got atleast one pic, I mean they even had a pic of Bomar throwing a pass
April 18th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
frame #57.. lighting a fire under their a$$es lol!!!
April 18th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
2 KEWL 4 SKOOL IN THE HOUSE
Yo Nerds, just got back from 2K4S rehearsal. We knocked it out of the park with some tight choreography AND perfectly styled pubes.
4 Simple Rules – Shampoo, Gel, Style, Strut
Finally finished all the lyrics for “SATs Ain’t 4 Me”, our soon-to-be #1 billboard single. Check this tight flow, word
Girl, I need an Algrebra intervention
But right now I’m stuck in detention
If I don’t get into the top private schools
I can’t go to prom, will be stuck home like a fool
CHORUS
SATs Ain’t 4 Me
Oh baby, can’t you see
SATs Ain’t 4 Me
Fallin’ in love, to the 3rd degree
(trumpet solo)
Yo, this is going to go over huge a Madison Square Garden, call TicketMaster today
April 18th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider
The Oakland Raiders brought in Vanderbilt defensive end Tim Fugger for a visit, according to a league source.
April 18th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Checking out the photo gallery from Mini-Camp Day 1. Wheeler’s got some long-@ss braids on him.
April 18th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Tim Fugger? I can hear it now…sacked by that Fugger!
April 18th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
NFL scouts are well aware of former Commodore defensive backs Casey Hayward and Sean Richardson, but the defensive player who helped himself the most at Vanderbilt’s pro day on Friday was little known defensive end Tim Fugger. At only 248-pounds, he is considered a DE/OLB conversion player and his fast 40-yard dash times in the mid 4.5’s backed up those thoughts. Fugger, who led the team in 2011 with 7.0 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss, posted 29 reps of 225-pounds on the bench press and looked good in the agility drills, working out as both a lineman and stand-up linebacker. “I worked my tail off, so I hope some people are now thinking a little different about me than they were before,” Fugger told the media after his workout. “I came out and put up the numbers I did while training, so hopefully that helped me out a bit.” Hayward and Richardson stood on their numbers from the NFL Combine last month, but both participated in positional drills, receiving rave reviews. Over 20 teams were represented in Nashville for the workouts, including Titans GMRuston Webster and Bears head coach Lovie Smith. – Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com
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Sounds like a badass mother Fugger.
April 18th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Maybe he has matured all of a sudden?
Drunk driving charge though?
Seems like he has the talent, so maybe these teams have given up on him because of his work ethic or leadship issues.
Hopefully he can pull it together.
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@ Jhill
Bomar is the Brandon Underwood of QB’s
April 18th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
does anyone else watch nfl network? i was watchin the other day and a report scrolled across the sreen sayin Oakland FB Marcell Reece will not participate in mini camps because of contract dispute.. that would royaly suck if we lose him..
April 18th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider
The Oakland Raiders brought in Vanderbilt defensive end Tim Fugger for a visit, according to a league source.
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Looks like Raiders are bringing in alot of no name after draft FA’s!
April 18th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
@raiderduck: yep he needs to cut those things off!! the is no rule that states you cant pull braids during gameplay lol..
April 18th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider
The Oakland Raiders brought in Vanderbilt defensive end Tim Fugger for a visit, according to a league source.
Tim Fugger? I can hear it now…sacked by that Fugger!
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LOL
another DE, eh?
April 18th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
FA I’d like to see brought in for a looksy:
Zac Diles
April 18th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
A dude named Fugger seems like he can get after the QB.
April 18th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Thought you blog nerds might also enjoy this new jam I’m working on in the can, while squeezing out a powerfully watery duece dog
It’s called ‘Hand Holding is 4 Winners’, and will be sung by Allan, the “Sobbing Virgin” personality in 2K4S
Chiggity Chiggity Check Yo Self
Mommy always told me
To shake the tip after you pee
But mom, I ain’t no beginner
Hand holding is 4 winners
At this point all the members of 2K4S light candles and sway back and forth to a grooving beat
Then when the lights in the stadium come back up, we shake our nads and weiners R to L in perfect unison
This is when the kids start bugging their parents to buy more 2K4S merchandise
April 18th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
LOL
another DE, eh?
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More to the point, another DE/OLB hybrid. Coaching staff definitely trying to keep their options open.
April 18th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
#1 Priority the rest of the off-season is to get an edge rusher.
We will not win the west without one. We barely had one the last few years..
April 18th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Do any of you guys ever feel like you spend too much time here?
April 18th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Napolean Kaufman back as team chaplain. Another guy, who left the organization suddenly and surprisingly, that returned as soon as Al died.
April 18th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Perfect example.
April 18th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Do any of you guys ever feel like you spend too much time here?
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Honestly, yes.
April 18th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
I would have liked to seen Denarius put on a few more pounds of muscle. doesn’t look like he has.
April 18th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Krappy, thanks for being honest.
Now maybe it’s time for you to “get a life” like you’ve been preaching all week, yes?
Start with cutting out the old dude attempts at rapping late at night. No way wifey & her bowl cut can be happy about that one
Totally embarrassing, old timer
April 18th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
National Football Post-Raider Mock Draft
OAKLAND RAIDERS
2011 RECORD: 8-8
FIRST SELECTION: NO.95 OVERALL (3RD ROUND)
TOP PRIORITY: DT
ICON
Michigan DT Mike Martin.
Mike Martin DT, Michigan: The kind of prospect you don’t want to bet against. Is limited and doesn’t have the kind of frame to get all that bigger, but I can see him working his way into a rotation as a 43 nose in the NFL and being the kind of guy coaches love.
Hebron Fangupo DT, BYU: A naturally strong kid with a great attitude and work rate. Needs to improve pad level, but has the kind of natural power and work ethic to make it with some time.
SECONDARY PRIORITY: CB
Coryell Judie CB, Texas A&M: He’s a naturally gifted athlete with good range and great ball skills. Displays enough fluidity and balance to develop as a man-to-man corner, but looks ideally suited for a cover two type role at this stage that allows him to attack the football and create turnovers. An eventual starter in that type of scheme.
Shaun Prater CB, Iowa: Is still developing his feel in zone and needs to add more weight. However, he’s smooth, fluid and coordinated in his drop and out of his breaks. Has a chance to start in the NFL, more of a zone corner though.
MID RANGE PRIORITY: OT, RB
Levy Adcock OT, Oklahoma State: Needs to clean up his footwork in pass protection, but he’s coordinated, can bend and should improve with time. Looks like a guy who is ideally suited to play right tackle, but I could see him being effective as a guard. At best a low-end starter who looks more like a reserve to me.
Tom Compton OT, South Dakota: Possesses an NFL caliber frame and some bend and athleticism, but looks tighter hipped. Has a long way to go with his technique, but the snap he generates off the ball in the run game is intriguing as a potential right tackle.
Terrance Ganaway RB, Baylor: Possesses good size, some natural lean and power. Exhibits the footwork to pick his way through tighter creases inside, but runs through some big leans and isn’t overly shifty in the open field. A reserve power guy at best, but doesn’t play up to his size/strength numbers consistently.
Dan Herron RB, Ohio State: Isn’t dynamic really in any athletic and/or physical aspect. However, he runs with a strong base, has impressive short area quickness and a natural feel between the tackles. Can certainly contribute early in his NFL career in a rotation and will create for himself if he has to.
April 18th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
You’re right, Hunter. Napolean Kaufman leaving the team suddenly then returning as soon as Al dies is a “perfect example” of the many good people Al drove out of this organization.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Good Lord, Rockstar. That was what, three weeks ago?
Only females hang on to stuff that long. I’m really starting to wonder about you. Are you sure you’re not a girl?
April 18th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
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April 18th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
the future?
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=395400520490441&set=a.146257052071457.20714.117307284966434&type=1&theater
April 18th, 2012 at 3:05 pm
I agree with DutchRaider77 & National Football Post-Raider Mock Draft about the Raiders needs is this draft, and really like the picks, except I put OLB right up there with DT/NT & CB.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Dutch raider where are the linebackers at????? We need an olb more than a cb, rb or an ot.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:07 pm
why do weak Raider fans complain about an early bye week?
Are Steeler fans crying about their WEEK 4 bye week?
The NFL-beloved Cowboys have a week 5 bye as well.
So what?
If the team is legit, Sunday December 2nd at home vs Browns is a bye-week.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
You’re right, Hunter. Napolean Kaufman leaving the team suddenly then returning as soon as Al dies is a “perfect example” of the many good people Al drove out of this organization.
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Kaufmann was a d*ck. He freely admits it. Needed to change his life so he did. Still, he walked out on his team fighting for a ring.
Not welcome back.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Who would win a foot race out of dhb,Moore,and ford???
April 18th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
Nnamdi
you telling me Kaufman prioritized his actual life ahead of the game he played for money?
Crazy selfish prick!!!!
April 18th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/photo-gallery/2012-Veteran-Mini-Camp-Day-1/ed3a5744-7b2c-4d64-abb5-5097729d9f21#ead7501f-c669-4c5b-8d7c-d80fd2ca5bbe
Does any1 notice the fake Coyote on the sideline’s
April 18th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Man, Dennis Allen looks like he’s only 21 years old, pencil neck.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Nnamdi Num Nums, why aren’t you desperately plugging your lame wanna-be Raider web site?
That thing is lamer than Rosanne Barr’s Twitter page
April 18th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Nnamdi21,
Kaufman not welcome back? He’s team chaplain. He’s welcomed back. Hired.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Dutch raider where are the linebackers at????? We need an olb more than a cb, rb or an ot.
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Sorry, not my mock, just cut and pasted it from the National Football post. I really do not watch enough college football to have a legit opinion.
Just like to see the “expert” and Semi-Pro’s bloggers mocks…
April 18th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
All of these guys that were persona non grata when Al was in charge, Mark’s welcoming them all back with open arms. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Gannon back in some capacity.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
They use fake coyote’s around here on sports fields to try to keep the Geese from moving in and schitting all over the field. Very slippery and dangerous.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Krappy is still delirious from last night, probably up all night drinking baby formula
Poor old fool, hopefully his boss Jerry Nussbaum doesn’t log onto the blog and see this trainwreck
He’d can ol Krappy the lowly realtor in a heartbeat
April 18th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
DEATHROW 55 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Who would win a foot race out of dhb,Moore,and ford???
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“@Greg_Ack: @RAIDERS #askjacoby have u ever lost a race to a teammate?” nope
April 18th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
489. True Sully.However, there’s a lot of gratified Raider Legends who would have been on the sh*t heap if it hadn’t been for Al Davis!
April 18th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Hey RaiderRockStar! I have never heard who won on the MUP list from last season. Were you the keeper of that one?
April 18th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Hey Plunk: I have it on good word that it was Lofty. That guy is nails…
April 18th, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Looking at the Mini camp pics of Romac and Seymour they certainly look like they’ve shedded some poundage. Time will tell.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
The Nevada boy? Those guys rip!
April 18th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
RaiderRockStar there’s only 3 of us that want Josh Kaddu out of Oregon for 3rd round selection? that’s crazy
and there’s even a few for Florida State’s linebacker and he’s my next pick of Kaddu isn’t there !
actually, I’d go either or, with the pick being based on McKenzie’s evaulation on both
April 18th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
..and can make ALL the throws!!
April 18th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Yea I noticed that Romac has shedded some pounds….
You know what Kell I didnt even think of that….I never use to see them when I would play but it does make alot of sense
April 18th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
My guess is it was DHB who really did improve last year.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Here’s hoping that the next thing the Raiders move into the 21st century is the server for the team website. I am continually amazed at how slow that thing is.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Nobody’s keeping up their websites. The old internet is dying. All about cell phones and twitter now.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
MAJOR BRAH SWEETNESS
My kickass island-smooth reggae side project Rasta Ganja just hired to play 710 Beach Club in San Diego!
Feel the IRIE blessings, 1 Love, Mon
Now we gotta set up a rehearsal, because at our last show the band forgot the last 5 songs in our set.
We ended up lip synching to a UB40 record and I had to punch some nerd out who said we didn’t write Red Red Wine
RASTA BRATHA BOB NESTA MARLEY REPRESENT JAMAICAN STYLE
April 18th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Beeecham,
Let us know the schedule in SD. I want to bring my Chinese g/f (she is smokin hot and no shorty either) down to see the show; we’ll spend the night at a 5 star after. I don’t drink but have been known to smoke once in awhile.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Sully,
Haha. Maybe it’s me that needs the 21st century upgrade.
April 18th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
let’s not go overboard. Ratio of computers to smartphones is still very tilted towards computers.
Raiders.com is one of the few team sites that doesn’t yet list the 2012 schedule under “schedule”.
Just sloppy.
April 18th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Teach, I’m as slow as you are to technological change. I hate it. While convenient, it caters to the short attention span. It all can’t be good.
April 18th, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Hardline Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Beeecham,
Let us know the schedule in SD. I want to bring my Chinese g/f (she is smokin hot and no shorty either) down to see the show; we’ll spend the night at a 5 star after. I don’t drink but have been known to smoke once in awhile.
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The jam will be sometime this Summer, probably book us to open for a national touring reggae act
I told them Jimmy Cliff or Yellowman would be acceptable
What 5 star hotel will you book? The Certified Platinum Posse usually puts the band up at Grand Del Mar or W if we’re partying Gaslamp style
We can roll a giant spliff in the tour van while your lady showers with The Beeech Dawgettes
April 18th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Sorry, Alex. I’ll avoid discussing any more kooky conspiracy theories involving traditional websites being replaced with thinned down, cookie cutter formats designed for cell phones. Where would I get this idea?
April 18th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Hardline Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Beeecham,
Let us know the schedule in SD. I want to bring my Chinese g/f (she is smokin hot and no shorty either) down to see the show; we’ll spend the night at a 5 star after. I don’t drink but have been known to smoke once in awhile.
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Gotta agree Hardline your Chinese g/f is indeed smokin hot!
April 18th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
can anyone tell me what the on the schedule means? Thanks
April 18th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
* on the schedule *****
April 18th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Beeecham,
Not sure what 5 Star; I’ll find something. If we are spiffling in the van, and my g/f is showering, just don’t tell about it; she’s very traditional – except in bed – if you know what I mean.
April 18th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
Sully,
It doesn’t really bother me a whole lot. I guess I’m a product of the old days, before mainstream tabloid journalism and unfettered consumerism took over the various mediums.
It’s nice to have quick and convenient access, but (at least for me), most of that stuff is superfluous anyway. I can, and do, live quite comfortably without it.
April 18th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Thanks semi pros that was very helpful! Not. The * on the schedule? Little help! PLEASE
April 18th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Gaslamp quarter in SD. lol. Biggest weenie roast in America.
April 18th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Hardline, Brah – I know exactly what you mean
Our tour van is always equipped with Magnums and Bartles & James wine coolers, so no matter how wet she gets in the shower you’ll be equipt to handle the situation
If you know what I mean (aka penetrating her private area)
Busted a few lyrics for the show, check out this mad island flow
Props to Rasta Man, brotha of Bob Marley
Is to ganja what comedy is to Chris Farley
Jamaican sisters, you know I like them thick and talls
Just rub me down, girl, so I don’t get no blue balls
PEACE TO KINGSTON TOWN, RASTAFARI
April 18th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
jesusraiderjim Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Thanks semi pros that was very helpful! Not. The * on the schedule? Little help! PLEASE
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the * on the schedule states that times are subject to change due to flexible scheduling
April 18th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
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April 18th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
Mike Brewster, C, Ohio State
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
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I think Reggie fi ds a way to land Mike Brewster of Ohio State.
He may be able to play OG, and we don’t have a C on the roster outside Wiz, and Wiz may be a better OG.
I know it is not sexy, and I know it is not defense, but he will be a huge upgrade to the depth and future of our O-Line.
Don’t be surprised if we make a trade to get him. Reggie will watch the flow of the draft and make a move at the last possible moment to get him.
April 18th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
CJ Legend,
I believe we’re set at WR right now. If we wanted to add a TO or other vet I wouldn’t mind, but I think it’s very low priority. Moore could be great. Ford is a tremendous playmaker, DHB has gotten better and better. Mutphy was our best WR before last year when he got hurt early on and never caught up. I expect him to bounce back and have a long career in this league. And McGee is a wild card with great measurables and heaps of praise from Carson Palmer. Not very common for a QB to single out a practice squad receiver, so he must have really made an impression.
At this point I could see taking a flier on TO. I think he’ll put the antics behind him at this point in his career. Guy has a lot to prove right now and a lot to lose if he were to blow his last shot. Other than TO, maybe a Kasim Osgood as special teams ace who can fill in at WR in a pinch.
April 18th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Man, Dennis Allen looks like he’s only 21 years old, pencil neck.
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Arnt you the guy that said don’t judge a book by it’s cover” last night?
What does it matter what he looks like?
What do you look like? Pencile neck, or no neck?
Lemme guess 5′8″ 230 lbs, white, 32 years old.
Does it matter?
April 18th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Can’t sleep at night thinking about DMAC and CP3 finally playing together.
If anyone plans on flying out to the Donkey game in Denver, hit me up and we will tailgate in Donktown like they do at The O!
I’m flying out for Opening day VS SD and Thursday night vs The Donks in Oakland!!
April 18th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
492,
I’d put money on Jacoby as the fastest Raider in a race of 100 yards or less. Taiwan gets the silver. DHB or DVD the bronze.
April 18th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
517.Sullivan44 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Gaslamp quarter in SD. lol. Biggest weenie roast in America.
^^^^^^^^
Yeah. Way more dudes than chicks hang out at the Gaslamp. Military has something to do with the whacked ratio.
April 18th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Big ups to Jerry and Steve!
Anyone know if Reece participated today?
Have a great night Nation!
April 18th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
303Raider Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Can’t sleep at night thinking about DMAC and CP3 finally playing together.
If anyone plans on flying out to the Donkey game in Denver, hit me up and we will tailgate in Donktown like they do at The O!
I’m flying out for Opening day VS SD and Thursday night vs The Donks in Oakland!!
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Thats awesome…hope you enjoy two sensational wins!
April 18th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
I wonder if James Brown from Troy can learn to play C.
We really need an inside “swing” OG/OC / future starter.
April 18th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
Dennis Allen looks like a kid, nothing wrong with that, just saying, do you have a problem with that?
April 18th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
CooCooKell, why don’t you get a life and stop trolling this blog with idiocy and nonsense?
April 18th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Seek help.
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303Raider Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Can’t sleep at night thinking about DMAC and CP3 finally playing together
April 18th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Understand KKmunster is a lifelong racist & bigot. He see’s everything in terms of race, color, and social economic status, classic liberal.
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J R Myers Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 5:23 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Man, Dennis Allen looks like he’s only 21 years old, pencil neck.
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Arnt you the guy that said don’t judge a book by it’s cover” last night?
What does it matter what he looks like?
What do you look like? Pencile neck, or no neck?
Lemme guess 5′8″ 230 lbs, white, 32 years old.
Does it matter?
April 18th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Dbaz09 Says:
This is the most sensible offseason the team has had in years.
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Too bad that sensibility is going to be severely handicapped by all the nonsense of prior years.
April 18th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Well those last two thick-necked coaches did the team no good. Maybe a pencil neck is overdue.
April 18th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
453.YoungAmerican Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider
The Oakland Raiders brought in Vanderbilt defensive end Tim Fugger for a visit, according to a league source.
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No way!!! FUGGER???
I feel sorry for his mom…that Mother Fugger.
April 18th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Pics from Raider camp:
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.raiders.com%2Fmedia-vault%2Fphoto-gallery%2F2012-Veteran-Mini-Camp-Day-2%2F2b1139c5-01a8-4b5c-9474-8e215b847b54&h=MAQETAn0IAQEmea14szdyNaWBYJ8KZJGcx_50A4tW4pbKfw
hope that works
April 18th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
In addition to FUGGER, we need to bring in Brad SMELLEY the TE from Alabama and DeCody FAGG the WR from Florida St.
April 18th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
BrownStains, if you would get out of that musty trailer sometimes, you might feel better.
April 18th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
Dennis Allen looks like a kid, nothing wrong with that, just saying, do you have a problem with that?
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O great, you are an Internet Bully too.
Allright tuff guy, I can see any conversation with you will serve no purpose.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
Raider Nation-Station
NEW!~ 04-18-12: PRYOR UNDER FIRE
Damned today with faint praise Pryor could be the latest Davis project rejected…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/raider_war_room
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Hes not ready to be the #2 back up guy and Reggie knows it…
“We stated already, Pryor is nowhere near ready. Hes just not.
Theres a new system, he got very little time in last years strike shortened off season and he is and always was a project.
Worse yet, he was an Al Davis project.
Those guys are disappearing faster than promiscuous teens in a slasher movie.”
April 18th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
DKnight007 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
517.Sullivan44 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Gaslamp quarter in SD. lol. Biggest weenie roast in America.
^^^^^^^^
Yeah. Way more dudes than chicks hang out at the Gaslamp. Military has something to do with the whacked ratio.
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It depends where you go and what time of the year. I can take you to places where you will get whiplash.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
Let me get in on some of the nonsense on this board. Good evening. Snitches
April 18th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
MistaBrown Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Understand KKmunster is a lifelong racist & bigot. He see’s everything in terms of race, color, and social economic status, classic liberal.
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Racist Liberal?
lmao!~
Have a good night Raiders!~
April 18th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
How about Brian SCHITT from Bowling Green?
And Gay from Pittsburgh.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
BrownStains, if you would get out of that musty trailer sometimes, you might feel better.
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Why are most of your posts insultive, degrading, and or plain mean?
April 18th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
Nice to see Seymour and McClain showed up for the voluntary camp.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Brian Schitt RB Bowling Green
Schitt plays compact, is durable but slow. Has trouble negotiating holes, is not an especially good blocker, has trouble catching passes out of the backfield and has had many off field problems,
Schitt was suspended for his entire senior yr. for violation of team rules, which turned out to be an incident where he was the so called “ring leader” of a group of local gang members in the commtting of an armed robbery of a convenience store in Paducah, Ky. Schitt was also arrested for posession and manufacturing of methamphetamine in an incident in Harlan Co. Ky where two sherriffs deputies were shot and killed apparently by a gun registered to Schitt.
Schitt was originally charged with first degree murder but the charges were dropped when a key witness in the case was found bludgeoned and murdered in a drainage ditch outside of Mammoth Cave National Park.
At 5′4 and close to 250 lbs. he is fairly decent in short yardage situations.
At age 28 he is considered a long shot for the NFL draft in April 2012.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
RAIDER WEAPON X, 545,
Racist Liberal?
lmao!~
Have a good night Raiders!~
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Raider Weapon X,
I know you are just spoofing KK and the idea of racist liberals. We both know those are a dime a dozen. KK and the rest of the liberals with vested interests in stirring the racists pot have been whining and crying about Trayvon Martin getting shot to death. And while that is a tragedy, and while Mr. Zimmerman will be convicted of 2nd degree murder or imperfect self defense, as justice requires, I ask:
What about the young Chinese couple who were shot dead by a black gunman while minding their own business last week near USC; and what about the Latin student knocked unconscious and left lying on the street by two black men who stole his cell phone in Westwood?
Are the whites up in arms about that, playing victims as per the black school of victimology ??
What I would tell the Blacks who consistently play the race card, is your own dominant tribes sold you into slavery to the Europeans. Also you are much better off here as an American citizens: would you like to have been in Rwanda in the early 90’s when the cleansing occurred?
There are plenty of racists, liberal, conservative, black, white, latin, and middle eastern to go around.
Let it go already.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Brian Schitt RB Bowling Green:
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
So why would we want him??? lol
April 18th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
551.Hardline Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Brian Schitt RB Bowling Green:
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
So why would we want him??? lol
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Thanks for getting that Mr. Schitt is just a parody.
I have way too much time on my hands sometimes.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
JR, go back and look at #524, and tell me who’s insulting who. Now, if you want to be respectful, I will too.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
I remember watching a game that Fugger played in and the announcer pronounced it “FEW-GER” but when I first saw his name on his uniform I was like “no way”.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:33 pm, #552
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Dang Johnny,
I didn’t get it!! Well, we all be fooled sometimes, lol
April 18th, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Who let the Monkeys out?
Oohhhh
Ehhhh eehhhh
Ahhh aahhh
April 18th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Rule of thumb:
Right wingers typically accuse liberals of being exactly what they are. Part of their game to confuse people. For instance, they call liberals tyrants, racists, etc. Just look at the history of this country and you tell me which party comes closer to those descriptions.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Fugger?!?!
What is his first name? Gaylord?
April 18th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
Morilla I was at the gaslamp way back in ‘98 and the place was off the hook. (yeah, 90s slang..lol). I went a couple of years ago on a saturday night in July, and ratio was just about 100 guys to 1 woman. Pathetic. And, as Knight pointed out, a big military scene. What’s the matter, don’t our troops have groupies anymore? They should. I mean that. Women shouldn’t confuse them with the clown that sent them to Iraq (GEORGE W BUSH!). It’s not their fault. They signed up to serve.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
I like PB and OB more than downtown and Gaslamp.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Right wingers want us to let racism go, only after they get the last word in on the shortcomings of blacks. See the comment above by Hardline for an example.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
555.Hardline Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:33 pm, #552
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Dang Johnny,
I didn’t get it!! Well, we all be fooled sometimes, lol
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Well Fagg, Smelley and Gay are all real. I don’t want people to think I make EVERYTHING up. Lol.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Sullivan44, 557:
I break it down by economics: Democrats wish to re-distribute to the poor while Republicans wish to re-distribute to the rich. Both parties stroke the hand that feeds them, the rich and the poor both receiving money for nothing, while the middle class is being destroyed financing both.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
http://www.freepriesttjnow.org/sign_the_petition
Code Black!
April 18th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
Middle class?!?!
What is that?
April 18th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
561.Sullivan44 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Right wingers want us to let racism go, only after they get the last word in on the shortcomings of blacks. See the comment above by Hardline for an example.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
And by the way, and possibly much to your chagrin, I am a liberal with a conservative financial bent.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
I heard Ocean Beach used to be cool but got too gentrified, priced out all of the talented musicians and hippie burnouts. That same trip a couple of years ago, I was in Mission Beach, and some driver got mad at me for using one of those shortened left hand lanes to pass people on the right. Guess San Diegans only use those for left hand turns? Didn’t see a sign. lol. He was hitting his horn, yelling, all red in the face. Guess that’s a sacred unwritten rule in San Diego. lol.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:53 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:46 pm @ 562
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
DJ,
“Well Fagg, Smelley and Gay are all real.”
Are you sure about that ?
April 18th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
Morilla I was at the gaslamp way back in ‘98 and the place was off the hook. (yeah, 90s slang..lol). I went a couple of years ago on a saturday night in July, and ratio was just about 100 guys to 1 woman. Pathetic. And, as Knight pointed out, a big military scene. What’s the matter, don’t our troops have groupies anymore? They should. I mean that. Women shouldn’t confuse them with the clown that sent them to Iraq (GEORGE W BUSH!). It’s not their fault. They signed up to serve.
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That’s odd because the summer is usually when all the talent is out. I don’t make it down there too often anymore. Too old and grouchy for that scene. I usually stick to the smaller dives in surrounding neighborhoods. You can usually find a line of them down at This place called Stigaree, which is a snooty, shiny shirt and $20 for a drink kind of place. You can find high maintenance females wearing almost nothing there.
But you are right about the military thing. They are all over the town.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Sorry Hardline, no sale. Less than 20% of our tax dollars goes to welfare. Vast majority goes to the rich. Another “independent” non Republican who gets his marching orders from Rush Limbaugh. Entertain me more, Hardline.
April 18th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
test
April 18th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
LMAO MR. That lane is for making left turns without slowing down traffic, and not for passing.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Btw MR, OB is still a hippie/ musicians area. You can smell weed as you as you get out of the car.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
Noted racist, thinks the poor are as much to blame for fiscal issues as the rich. Call yourself whatever you want, Hardline. People with brains call you a modern day tea party maniac.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:02 pm
As soon as ….
April 18th, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Hey, didn’t see a sign. lol.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
JR, go back and look at #524, and tell me who’s insulting who. Now, if you want to be respectful, I will too.
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How is that insulting Koolkell?
I was describing an “average” person. And asked ” does it matter”
Go back and read most of your post and spend a little time reflecting. Is this really the person you wanna be?
April 18th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
some driver got mad at me for using one of those shortened left hand lanes to pass people on the right. Guess San Diegans only use those for left hand turns? Didn’t see a sign. lol. He was hitting his horn, yelling, all red in the face. Guess that’s a sacred unwritten rule in San Diego.
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ROFL! You can’t be serious! LOL!
April 18th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
You should have seen how pissed this guy was. I see people getting over in traffic all the time. I don’t get that mad. This guy’s head almost exploded. Think it’s a San Diego thing. lol. I’m more of an LA driver. I break the rules, you break the rules, we’re all ok. Don’t be a hater.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:09 pm
JR, I guess you used to post here under another name, and have a problem with me. I don’t know who you are, but if you want to be hostile with me, I will return the favor. Your choice.
The End.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
I would be pissed too especially if I was trying to use that lane while you are using it to pass cars.
Still LMAO.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
There’s a few guys in here with a permanent ax to grind against us, Kell. They use a few screen names a piece, switch them up. They can’t stand the fact that we were right about Al Davis. Look at all of these people coming back to help the Raiders now that Al is gone. They wouldn’t come near Alameda when Al was alive.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
Like I said, I’m an LA driver. If there’s no sign? oh well. And I definitely wasn’t the only one doing it. That one street that snakes through San Diego’s beach communities, they have these turnouts but they’re long enough to look like regular lanes. It’s not like most turnouts which are just like 10 feet or so. I think a lot of out of towners just use them as regular lanes and the yokels just flip their lids.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
I’m not a big fan of LA. SD is a smaller comunity, more relaxed, and not fake.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
SD a small community? Population of over a million, and not a huge geographical area. San Diego is crowded as hell, and like all of socal, extremely fake.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
In fact I’d say LA more real than SD because at least people in LA know it’s all about seeing and being seen. SD is a bunch of right wingers in denial. They’re the same showboats. Just think they have some kind of moral indignation because of their politics.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Compared to LA, we are a smaller comunity and we are not as crowded. As for being fake, the entire state of CA is influenced by LA and Hollywood, but SD is a military/ surfer city, so we are not as fake as LA.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
Not interested in talking politics.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
I’m glad this blog exists to keep you guys in here tugging each other off all the time. Keeps you off the streets where you won’t taint any real people.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Silicon valley has more influence than Hollywood now. Just look at the businesses there. Ebay. Google. Facebook. Youtube. Hollywood is dying. And it’s not a natural death. Those nerds who invented web 2.0 flat out murdered hollywood.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Just Win Baby, you’re just too stupid to get into any of the off topic discussions, that’s why you don’t like them.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Silicon valley has more influence than Hollywood now.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I agree.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Why would you have to tell me you’re not interested in talking politics, Raider O? A simple non response would have sufficed.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
“I don’t want to talk politics”
Translation: Conversations which require me to explain my conservative views are uncomfortable because I really can’t explain them. I was brainwashed into believing them.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
I’m not a conservative. I don’t support the 2 party system, and it’s very ignorant to assume things about people you don’t know.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Now I remembered why I dislike chatting with you. You always have to involve politics and race in every conversation.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Matt Light bails on New England?? 11 year starter at LT, 3 time pro bowler? That HAS to hurt.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Raider O, I KNOW that people who claim to be apolitical are conservatives. Oh, conservatives don’t like to discuss race, either. Just keep revealing your conservative traits, Raider O. One after the next.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
You like San Diego.
You think San Diego is a small folksy community.
You don’t like to talk politics (politics = change)
You don’t like to talk race
Yeah, you’re a regular hippie.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Stereotyping people based on a few posts?!
Don’t be so ignorant.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
You like to argue
You think SD is a large comunity
You like to involve race in every conversation
You like to argue with Raider Fans in a blog
You must be a woman (SF fan) seeking male attention.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
And you can’t drive!
You are a woman seeking make attention.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Male*
April 18th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
San Diego is gorgeous.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
This is fun
You are attracted to family members including your little cousin
You like to watch Garica run in tights
You can’t drive
You live in the bay area
You like Male attention
You are a freak!
April 18th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Oh my what this blog has become…
April 18th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
The OB air force rules.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Alabama Shakes!
April 18th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Just Win Baby, you’re just too stupid to get into any of the off topic discussions, that’s why you don’t like them.
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No. I have friends and a woman in my life.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
If I see a single post within the top ten of Sulli’s I am for sure out.
Everyone should do this.
Obviously.
April 18th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
hey do ya’ll. do leberals work hard? all my hard workin buddies are just good hard workin people and don’t expect nuttin but what we earn. thats all. it’s all good. we help when we can. aleays have. we work at a food bank, help out flood victims, gather up for charities, all sorts of things. bake sale is my favorite cuz we got some good tastin cake. my brother is even a voluteer at search and rescue. it’s all good. but Raider football is the thing I get excited about the most. even in the lean years still have passion for the Raiders.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
As I recall, there was a Republican in the White House when the World Trade Centers came down, no?
April 18th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
I cant believe I actually scrolled thru all that crap posted tonite.. Good Lord.. KK and MR/Sockpuppet Army, listen up.. AL DAVIS HAS PASSED AWAY.. let go of your hate.
April 18th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
It’s only a matter of minutes before Krappy tries his hand at rapping again
Totally awesome trainwreck, he was embarrassing himself on the blog at midnight while his Wife & Her Bowl Cut cried themselves to sleep again
You’d feel sorry for the old goat if it wasn’t so darn funny
Get set for some laughs!
April 18th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
Oh shut up, I haven’t mentioned Al Davis one time today.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Krappy, be honest – what does your poor wife do while you’re up late on the blog?
We’re your friends (apparently), Krappy, you can tell us
April 18th, 2012 at 10:27 pm
Kelly, you crazy ole masochist. After that embarrassing meltdown last night, you’ve come back for more?
Is your wife having the bull over again? Now, remember what I told you last night…Considering the strange fetishes your mom enjoys (which you shared with us last night), it’s only fair that you invite her over. Now I know your wife wants her bull all to herself but sharing is caring.
Just remember to get one more paper bag, like the one you slip over your wife’s head for the bull’s convenience and sanity.
And don’t you worry, there will be plenty of sloppy seconds available after the bull is through.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:30 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
There’s a few guys in here with a permanent ax to grind against us, Kell. They use a few screen names a piece, switch them up. They can’t stand the fact that we were right about Al Davis. Look at all of these people coming back to help the Raiders now that Al is gone. They wouldn’t come near Alameda when Al was alive.
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The sock puppet master lectures on screen names. Classic. lol
April 18th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
Kelly – Have you found someone new to hate? Allen the target of your bitter hatred now? I bet that guy you just called a pencil neck can beat you to a pulp.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
Master Beeecham Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Krappy, be honest – what does your poor wife do while you’re up late on the blog?
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She gets serviced.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
What an embarrassment…
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KoolKell Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 11:24 pm
The next morning they found your mother dead
With her drawers wrapped around her Nasty assed head
And the crabs were madder than a mfkr
To see the rats eat them out of their Godamned supper.
KoolKell Says:
April 17th, 2012 at 11:46 pm
When your momma farted
That’s when the fking started
Them dogs made that psy do the popcorn, monkey and the twine
Left that beyotch nine strokes behind.
April 18th, 2012 at 10:45 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 18th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
Attn:
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AmysInCharge
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Put me down for Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State.
I’d possibly hold off on that pick depending on who’s there, but tough to project who will/won’t be available 95 picks into the draft.
Other guys I’d consider:
- Bruce Irvin, LB, West Virginia (likely won’t be there)
- David Molk, C, Michigan
- Nigel Bradham, LB, FSU
April 18th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
RR – put me down for Spence.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:53 pm
Yo Beeecham,
what I was saying is, that if I take a few hits off a big fat one in SD, don’t tell my G/F. It’s just better that way…..
April 18th, 2012 at 11:53 pm
put me down for alemeda ta’mu.
April 18th, 2012 at 11:56 pm
I am not sure about Vontaze Burfict. I am not worried about his speed and “athletic meltdown”; he’s proved himself for the SunDevils. All a good CB has to do is get position on a WR, and chuck him on the goal line.
It’s Burfict’s head I am worried about. If his contract had an exit clause for the Raiders based on off field performance then maybe I’d take a chance on him.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:07 am
this blog has become a cesspool for political discussion. all political discussion does is lead to name calling. and besides, nobody is ever right, and besides, if they think they were, who cares. why get all bothered about an opinion when nobody really cares. BFD. the only thing I care about is what the Raiders do this season.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:14 am
I just viewed a video of Alemeda Ta’mu against Washington State and didn’t see anything special. Out of 30 plays, he made one play by tackling a runner. Otherswide he was either too slow and out of position, blocked out of position by his opponents, or pursued the opponent RB after the RB ran past him.
Also, he looks like under his uniform he’s wearing an inch of foam rubber in his posterior section and thighs: baby fat I am sure. He needs to lose 15 lbs, transform fat into muscle, raise his stance so he can get off the snap more quickly.
So far I have seen dozens of potential draftee videos, mostly defensive lineman and LB’s, and in fact am not impressed by any of them. None make many plays or dominate in any way. Most are too slow, fat, stances too low, and constantly out of position, or driven off position by the opponents.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:20 am
Dennis Allen to make Raiders debut on Monday night
The bright lights are nothing new to the Oakland Raiders, as they open the regular season on “Monday Night Football” for the fourth time in five years, on Sept. 10 at home against San Diego. But the big stage will be brand new for coach Dennis Allen.
“I’m excited about it,” Allen said after the NFL announced its 2012 schedule Tuesday. “You grow up watching ‘Monday Night Football’ and (hearing) the theme song.”
The Raiders open the season on the back end of a Monday night doubleheader. Oakland will also be on “Thursday Night Football,” Dec. 6 at home against Peyton Manning and Denver.
The Raiders have five road games in the Eastern Time Zone – starting with Week 2 in Miami – this season, marking the most in franchise history. But at least they’re spread out, and Oakland has only one set of back-to-back road games, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, the last two games of the season, at Carolina and San Diego.
“I don’t give the schedule a ton of thought,” Allen said, “other than where we’re traveling and when we go there.”
The Raiders will first say hi to new AFC West Division rival Manning at Denver on Sept. 30 and former head coach Hue Jackson in Cincinnati on Nov. 25. Jackson was hired as an assistant there after being fired by the Raiders in January.
That Bengals game also marks the return of Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer to Cincinnati. Last year, when he was “retired,” or holding out, from the Bengals, Palmer said, “I will never set foot in Paul Brown Stadium again.”
Palmer, of course, was traded to Oakland last October and “never” is likely to end on Nov. 25.
Palmer and most of his teammates were in Alameda on Tuesday for the start of a three-day voluntary minicamp. Allen is putting in a new playbook, and while the players have been around for conditioning, this marks the first time the coach is allowed to be on the field with them.
“We’re using this as an opportunity to really install a core base offense, defense and special teams,” he said. “Really just get a chance to let the guys go through the motions of breaking a huddle lining up in a formation, lining up in a defense, lining up in a punt team formation and allow them to get a feel for what we’re going to do and how they’re going to be asked to do it.”
Darren McFadden was able to participate, Allen said. The running back missed the final nine games last season with a sprained right foot.
“He’s a dangerous weapon,” Allen said. “We’re looking forward to finding different ways of using him and kind of exploiting his talents.”
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/04/18/SPNM1O4J5G.DTL
April 19th, 2012 at 12:30 am
628.Hardline Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 12:14 am
I just viewed a video of Alemeda Ta’mu against Washington State and didn’t see anything special. Out of 30 plays, he made one play by tackling a runner. Otherswide he was either too slow and out of position, blocked out of position by his opponents, or pursued the opponent RB after the RB ran past him.
Also, he looks like under his uniform he’s wearing an inch of foam rubber in his posterior section and thighs: baby fat I am sure. He needs to lose 15 lbs, transform fat into muscle, raise his stance so he can get off the snap more quickly.
So far I have seen dozens of potential draftee videos, mostly defensive lineman and LB’s, and in fact am not impressed by any of them. None make many plays or dominate in any way. Most are too slow, fat, stances too low, and constantly out of position, or driven off position by the opponents.
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Watch some video of Janzen Jackson-DB Tennessee. You’ll see a player.
Nobody wants him cuz of “character” issues.
April 19th, 2012 at 3:12 am
RR -Spence is intriguing but short a little. Im with Reggie and however it falls the best talent there. I like bruce Irvin. I also like alot super late in the draft a player named Alex hoffman -ellis he has to be signed as free agent like burfict. Im so excited for Reggie and all of us. I so hope he gets more picks to have more fun. I truly believe the nfl league better enjoy the raiders for now because in the next two to three years were gonna be.
April 19th, 2012 at 3:18 am
I dont want to get everyone upset but Im honestly hoping Reggie send Darren McFadden away for 2nd round and more.
April 19th, 2012 at 3:43 am
STOP!!!!
Reggie time.
April 19th, 2012 at 5:15 am
Good Morning Nation
April 19th, 2012 at 5:50 am
Good Morning Raider Nation!
April 19th, 2012 at 5:52 am
Good Lord, Rockstar. That was what, three weeks ago?
Only females hang on to stuff that long. I’m really starting to wonder about you. Are you sure you’re not a girl?
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LOL @ blackbeard
take it easy Ed Teach. I was just messing with you
If I was offended by it and thought you were a d-bag I wouldn’t speak to you or about you. I’d ignore you completely
April 19th, 2012 at 5:54 am
Hey RaiderRockStar! I have never heard who won on the MUP list from last season. Were you the keeper of that one?
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@Plunk
that was Big Ted and I’m not sure who the winner was
I know my vote went to CJ37, so I probably didn’t win the autographed Blackstock pic
April 19th, 2012 at 5:57 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
What’s up Neil? How’s things across the Atlantic?
April 19th, 2012 at 5:58 am
It’s Earth day people, go plant a tree or flip a light switch.
April 19th, 2012 at 6:05 am
I thought Earth Day was on the 22nd?
April 19th, 2012 at 6:07 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S.THANKS 4 THE EARTH DAY INFO GUEST..WILL GET THE OLD CHAIN SAW OUT AND TUNE HIM UP THIS MORNING..
April 19th, 2012 at 6:16 am
Just a quickie then I’m going back out – got a day off and I’m gonna use it!
Good morning all!
Morning Hwnrdr!It’s raining but who gives a crap?!!
Off again,have a good one,hug a tree and coffee’s on me!
April 19th, 2012 at 6:16 am
Reggie McKenzie:
“I’m gonna use the draft to make sure we draft the best available player. And if it’s at a position we’re strong at, so be it.
If we feel like this is the best guy… it’s the difference between adding solid starters and difference makers.
If I have a chance to add a difference maker, we’re gonna get him.”
- If Reggie means it, positional needs won’t mean much to him.
And on that note, would anyone call TE a position we’re strong at?.
I don’t think so, having 4 guys in the roster does not make it a strong position.
So Georgia TE Orson Charles, if he were to drop, would make a nice pick, the kid can become more than a solid starter, he can be the type of difference-maker Reggi talked about and you just won’t find many of those at 95.
Best player available meets need with Charles, IMO.
April 19th, 2012 at 6:22 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)
Big Mama Has It Goin On: 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)
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Car Wash Dude: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Realtruraider: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
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Guy: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
DEATHROW 55: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
ENGLANDRAIDER: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
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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)
8RaiderReign8: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
DutchRaider77: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
BewareofRaiders: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
R8drinOK: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
YoungAmerican: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Silverandblack666: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Fingers: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Guest123: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
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)
Plumbers Crack: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
909RaiderLifer: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Raiderlization: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Papertiger418: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Raidertbone: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
R8dercain: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Yo Raiders: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
BigZ@CSM: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Horrordude0215: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
1960AutumnWind: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Raidertalk: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Lowdown_in_Beijing: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Inonewordraider: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Jesusraiderjim: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Bo Schembechler Jackson: Mike Martin (Michigan)
SilverAndBlackBleeder: Mike Martin (Michigan)
Anallpro24: Mike Martin (Michigan)
Dougie Doug: Mike Martin (Michigan)
Heartthrob Bob and the Juneberry Performers: Vaughn Meatoga (Hawaii)
Alex7: Kheeston Randall (Texas)
Bank-Bank: Kheeston Randall (Texas)
CDERaider: Kheeston Randall (Texas)
SouthTexasRaider: Brandon Thompson (Clemson)
RaiderRetribution: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
MartiniRaider: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
DJ Johnny: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Ghost87: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
71raider: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Kpark829: 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)
Blackmamba_20: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Raiderinparadise: Keenan Robinson (Texas)
Gomer: Josh Kaddu (Oregon)
RaidersNextGM: Josh Kaddu (Oregon)
Bunk Moorland: Josh Kaddu (Oregon)
Araiderso: Vontaze Burfict (Arizona State)
Buckeyeraider: Vontaze Burfict (Arizona State)
Chris in NY: Vontaze Burfict (Arizona State)
Steve Corkran: Vontaze Burfict (Arizona State)
Jon Becker: Cliff Harris (Oregon)
Raider Guy: Adrien Cole (Louisiana Tech)
Marks Hair: Dontari Poe (Memphis)
JB: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Raiderzmaverick: Sean Spence (Miami U)
DennisAllensVisor: 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)
NavyRaider: Sean Spence (Miami U)
504 Raider: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Toolnutz: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Cranium Rash: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Ordinary Joe: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Bad News Dude: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Raider O: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Arkraider: Sean Spence (Miami U)
The Colonel Loves Chicken: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Lefty12: Tank Carder (TCU)
PurpleDrank81: 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)
Peaceacake: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
RaiderSam: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
Devilr8er: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
DKnight007: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
Raidah Flavah: Jonathan Massaquoi (Troy)
The Realist Dirty Raccoon: 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)
Ghost to the Post: Jamell Fleming (Oklahoma)
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)
Marley Bob: Orson Charles (Georgia)
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)
J-Raider: Bruce Irvin (West Virginia)
Violent Hands: Bruce Irvin (West Virginia)
Que: Bruce Irvin (West Virginia)
Tjbwall: Ronnell Lewis (Oklahoma U)
765Raiders: Ronnell Lewis (Oklahoma U)
Raiderboi18: Ronnell Lewis (Oklahoma U)
MEX_GHOST: Travis Lewis (Oklahoma)
Antispy3: Travis Lewis (Oklahoma)
Potato Head: Olivier Vernon (Miami)
C2E: Manny Abreu (Rutgers)
GG: Michael Brewster (Ohio State)
Hellsbells: Michael Brewster (Ohio State)
J R Myers: 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)
Kvnbntly: Robert Turbin (Utah State)
Twocents: Greg Childs (Arkansas)
DT42: Brock Osweiler (Arizona State)
April 19th, 2012 at 6:23 am
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
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April 19th, 2012 at 6:26 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/19/cedric-benson-hasnt-met-with-any-teams/
sign Benson @ vet minimum ??
April 19th, 2012 at 6:31 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/18/donovan-mcnabb-i-would-vote-for-myself-for-the-hall-of-fame/
another guy who hasn’t got a sniff in free agency
April 19th, 2012 at 6:35 am
I WOULDNT MIND CEDRIC BENSON ON A 1 YEAR CONTRACT..IF HE DOESNT MAKE IT OUT OF CAMP,SO BE IT..
April 19th, 2012 at 6:38 am
Its gonna be an interesting year…
Funny, I was just talking to a co-worker who’s a 9er fan…they got Green Bay, Detroit, and Minnesota the first 3 weeks…interesting!
April 19th, 2012 at 6:38 am
You guys think Bobby Wagner OLB will be there @ #95?
April 19th, 2012 at 6:52 am
GOOD MORNING NATION!!
HAPPY THIRSTY THURSDAY !!!
April 19th, 2012 at 6:52 am
Interesting is a good way to put it..
April 19th, 2012 at 6:53 am
651.R8ER MIKE Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 6:52 am
GOOD MORNING NATION!!
HAPPY THIRSTY THURSDAY !!!
Yup, Happy thirsty Thursday! I feel like a shot of Hennessy right about now to clear my sinus… lol
April 19th, 2012 at 6:55 am
Thank sweet baby jesus for the lakers..
April 19th, 2012 at 6:56 am
lol…. i will drink to that Hwnrdr !!!!
April 19th, 2012 at 6:56 am
you know, if they lost that game (up by nineteen in the closing minutes, I really didn’t see how)…something would have been terribly wrong…and Kobe comes back on Friday!
April 19th, 2012 at 6:57 am
655.R8ER MIKE Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 6:56 am
lol…. i will drink to that Hwnrdr !!!!
LOL, CHEERS!!!
April 19th, 2012 at 6:58 am
An Al Davis special, for old times sake.
I only say that because this kid is a speedster and a bit of a project, but seems like he can play too.
LSU CB Ron Brooks (5′10, 190, 4.37 forty).
He was their Nickel-Dime CB behind All-Americans and top 10 NFL picks Patrick Peterson, Morris Claiborne and Tyrann Mathieu.
Hard to unseat those guys but reading about Brooks it seems he can play the slot very well, which is certainly a huge need, he’s fast and small but clearly a tough kid, you don’t play Gunner on ST’s if you aren’t.
He’s already visited teams like NE, Philly and Dallas so he’s not exactly a secret, but it looks to me like this kid would make a nice 5th-6th rounder.
A slot corner who can play ST’s is great value from the 5th round on.
Some reports:
“Very good straight line speed, ran a 4.37-40 at the combine, second among cornerbacks only to UCF’s Josh Robinson.
Most of his collegiate experience comes from nickel and dime formations; makes plays from the inside and does a nice job covering slot receivers.
Fluid hips with quick feet and to turn and run with wide receivers and stay in the hip pocket of receivers in man coverage.
Despite limited snaps, Brooks knows how to make plays and contribute in all facets of the game; has a knack for making big plays when he is on the field, both of his interceptions as a senior went for touchdowns.
Very aggressive despite his size, not afraid of contact; effective blitzer, combined for 12.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks over the last two seasons.
Does a terrific job on special teams, played the gunner position and has the ability to return kicks when needed.
Played at the highest level of college football and faced some tough receiving talent on a weekly basis in the SEC.
NFL bloodlines, father Anthony played wide receiver for the Bears, Eagles and Chargers.
Negatives:
Lacks starter experience, only started three of 52 games for LSU; however, played behind elite collegiate corners in Patrick Peterson, Morris Claiborne and Tyrann Mathieu.
Lack of size and strength is a concern moving forward.
The majority of his struggles of come from playing outside; has only spot-started on the outside, looks very out of place not playing the slot.
Average instincts, needs to improve ability to diagnose plays, both in the run and pass game. Will have to prove early in the NFL that he can contribute on the defensive side of the ball and not just on special teams.
Strengths:
Elite athleticism. Has the speed to stick with any receiver in the game.
Frequently used to blitz off the edge and shows impressive closing speed. Experienced lining up out wide and over the slot.
Experienced on special teams coverage. Fairly reliable tackler; doesn’t always wrap up but gives a solid effort considering his size.
Selflessly played a reserve role behind Patrick Peterson, Morris Claiborne and Tyrann Mathieu, despite having the skills to start for most programs.
Weaknesses:
Limited experience matching up against top receivers; primarily played a backup role in college. Height is only average.
Much more comfortable in man coverage than in zone. Gets impatient in zone coverage; doesn’t always keep his eyes on the quarterback and is slow to react at times.
Willing to tackle quarterbacks and receivers, but seems to shy away from contact when going after more physically-imposing running back.
Comments:
Brooks appears to have all the tools necessary to play at the next level, but he really hasn’t been tested.
Primarily playing the role of the nickel corner – and being used to blitz far more than your average cornerback – he hasn’t been forced to battle with many future NFL receivers.
There’s a lot to like about his potential, but since we’ve seen so little of him he definitely qualifies as a boom-or-bust prospect.”
April 19th, 2012 at 6:58 am
They never lose to the warriors.. Sleepwalk.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:04 am
658. I like the player, but im thinking he goes rd 3 with that much speed.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:04 am
Oops rd 4 ..
April 19th, 2012 at 7:04 am
Mamba will tear up San anoton Fri. , bunum and artest will be in beast mode.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:06 am
Marks Hair.
Could be, he’s rising fast they say but from what I’ve read he’s projected anywhere from 3rd to 6th, probably a 4th rounder.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:08 am
Clippers & Spurs win again?
dang, look out Lake Show!!
April 19th, 2012 at 7:10 am
According to Adam Shefter, Colts have officially informed Luck that they will select him first overall. Wonder who Reggie Mac called this morning?
April 19th, 2012 at 7:13 am
Playoff time, later clippers..
April 19th, 2012 at 7:14 am
LSU CB Ron Brooks (5′10, 190, 4.37 forty).
he’s rising fast they say but from what I’ve read he’s projected anywhere from 3rd to 6th, probably a 4th rounder
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@Marley
this is a passing league and every team is looking for good, young, fast DB’s with potential.
Brooks won’t even make it to pick #95 imo
I’m thinking he goes somewhere between pick 70-90
btw, Al Davis liked his corners to be at least 6 ft tall
April 19th, 2012 at 7:15 am
Spurs will win it all, if healthy.
Their combination of seasoned vets and young legs at every position is great:
PG: Parker, Neal and Mills.
G/F: Manu, S-Jax, Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard
PF/C: Duncan, Diaw, Blair, Splitter and Bonner.
And they have the best coaching staff.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:15 am
Im just hoping the donks and qweefs pic busts..
April 19th, 2012 at 7:15 am
Wonder who Reggie Mac called this morning?
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@Cake
hopefully the agents for Branch, Heyward-Bey, Kelly, Janikowski & Lechler
April 19th, 2012 at 7:18 am
668. True. Okc is real too. But the lakers are the only team with 2 guys averaging a double double in points and rebounds.. Plus they’re both 7′ tall..
April 19th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Pacers & Heat are the two hottest teams in the Eastern Conf right now …
go EAST!!
April 19th, 2012 at 7:20 am
665. The bakery?
April 19th, 2012 at 7:21 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
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@Marley
this is a passing league and every team is looking for good, young, fast DB’s with potential.
Brooks won’t even make it to pick #95 imo
I’m thinking he goes somewhere between pick 70-90
btw, Al Davis liked his corners to be at least 6 ft tall.
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We’ll see, certainly an intriguing player but some teams might prefer more experienced CB’s, play it safer.
And Al spent 1st Rounders on Phillip Buchanon and Fabian Washington, both were 5′11 but blazing fast, which is what Al loved, I don’t think Al would hesitate to select a 5′10 CB with 4.37 speed.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:21 am
I still think the bulls will take the east
April 19th, 2012 at 7:22 am
pretty sad to see Laker fans brag about beating the W’s
I mean, does anybody brag about beating the Nets or Raptors?
April 19th, 2012 at 7:24 am
Its just fun to make little brother punch himself..
April 19th, 2012 at 7:28 am
Marks hair Says:
668. True.
Okc is real too. But the lakers are the only team with 2 guys averaging a double double in points and rebounds.. Plus they’re both 7′ tall.
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Yeah, but I think Parker can get into Westbrook’s head a little, just by getting past him and making him want to answer back instead of running the offense right.
And S-Jax is a proven playoff performer, I’m guessing he plays some nice D on Durant, just enough to prevent him from taking over the series.
The Lakers? that would be something to watch but Popovich will find a way, I think.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:28 am
I honestly believe that the warriors, the raptors, milwalki an charlotte need to be contracted.. They water down the nba.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:29 am
@Marley
difficult to say what Al Davis would do in this draft
I don’t think he would have traded for Carson Palmer..
I don’t think he would have canned Hue Jackson.
I don’t think he would have cut Routt or Wimbley.
Our draft needs would be MUCH different imo
April 19th, 2012 at 7:31 am
I honestly believe that the warriors, the raptors, milwalki an charlotte need to be contracted.. They water down the nba.
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@Mark
same could be said for the Cavs before & after LeBron James.
sometimes all it takes is 1 player to build around
April 19th, 2012 at 7:33 am
The Lakers will show the spurs our missmatches on fri.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:33 am
Yeah, Al is history.
Just saying that Ron Brooks is the kind of player Al would have loved, I didn’t mean anything else.
Well, except that I’d like to have him too, at the right spot.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:34 am
I’m out, see you later people.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Morning Nation
April 19th, 2012 at 7:36 am
676.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 7:22 am
pretty sad to see Laker fans brag about beating the W’s
I mean, does anybody brag about beating the Nets or Raptors?
Well, can’t speak for anyone, but I did not brag about beating the W’s
Remember, I along with few in here are not bandwagon fans! Also, you know me, I will stay quiet until they win it all…if we lose, I’ll take my lumps like any fan will!
April 19th, 2012 at 7:37 am
681. Either way.. 4 teams need to go. 4 incompetent owners.. All that talent will go to other teams, making the league strong. There are no warriors on the raiders schedule. every game is tough.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:38 am
Anyways…back to Raider Football!
Draft a week away, schedule released Tuesday…seems far away, but getting closer!!!
April 19th, 2012 at 7:39 am
I like to see the W’s do good because they are my home team, but dam…I give Warrior fans much credit!
April 19th, 2012 at 7:40 am
648.DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 6:35 am
I WOULDNT MIND CEDRIC BENSON ON A 1 YEAR CONTRACT..IF HE DOESNT MAKE IT OUT OF CAMP,SO BE IT..
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Ced on a one year deal not bad. he did a decent job with the Bengals.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:40 am
The draft is just bad news for us.. all our rivals are gonna get better. While we just add sp teams & back ups.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:41 am
Ron Brooks is the kind of player Al would have loved
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@Marley
Al Davis loved speed. no question about that
April 19th, 2012 at 7:42 am
Rockstar….Please put me in for Josh Chapman, tia….
April 19th, 2012 at 7:42 am
Im looking forward to palmer playing well in the wco and cutting his interceptions in half.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:43 am
You know, Mark…one way to do that…
In Hawaii, the high school teams are split into three leagues, Red (strongest), white (middle) and blue (weakest). That way, it makes the other teams in the white and blue to work harder to get to the Red, where in that division is where you get a chance to win titles!
April 19th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Yeah, put the W’s in the d league.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:47 am
The W’s have a couple players the Lakers could turn into champions.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:49 am
How did the Lakers end up playing a team from the 6′ and under league last night? Was it some sort of exhibition game or something?
April 19th, 2012 at 7:50 am
698. Yes as always.. The W’s like nothing more than injury prone players..
April 19th, 2012 at 7:54 am
RR, put me down for howie long @ #95..
April 19th, 2012 at 7:54 am
The draft is just bad news for us.. all our rivals are gonna get better. While we just add sp teams & back ups.
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@Mark
Reggie has said many times that we’re looking for “depth” in this draft. Thats exactly why we’re going after the BPA. Reggie & Dennis have already penciled in the projected starters and the rookies will have a chance to unseat them in OTA’s, camp & preseason …
We have the players on the roster. What we didn’t have was the discipline. We didn’t have the upper management or coaching staff.
Even with Davis, Jackson & Bresnahan – this would have been a playoff team last year without a few injuries to key players!!
We’ll be fine in 2012. AFC West Champs!
April 19th, 2012 at 7:58 am
a full offseason with Carson Palmer.
McKenzie, Allen, Knapp & Tarver in charge
Raiders will play the Patriots in the AFC Championship game imo.
Hopefully it’s in New England, in the snow and the outcome is much different!
April 19th, 2012 at 7:59 am
701. Doesnt change my view of this draft.. The other teams will gain starters and depth.. The afc west will be waay tougher this yr. I have high hopes for cp3, this staff, and our glass like players.. But I still wish we had picks.
April 19th, 2012 at 7:59 am
RR, put me down for howie long @ #95..
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@Mark
keep making these ridiculous picks and I’ll put you down for FB Bradie Ewing (Wisconsin) at #95
April 19th, 2012 at 8:03 am
A fullback? Noooooooooooooooo!!
April 19th, 2012 at 8:06 am
The other teams will gain starters and depth.. The afc west will be waay tougher this yr. I have high hopes for cp3, this staff, and our glass like players.. But I still wish we had picks
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@Mark
the way I look at it, a few of our draft picks this year went to players we haven’t seen much of
Carson Palmer, as stated earlier, will have a full offseason under his belt.
Aaron Curry, same thing. another midseason trade. He’ll be in a legit defense this year (no offense Chuck)
Pryor, Jones & Barksdale might as well be rookies.
Also, we didn’t see much from DVD or Chekwa last season.
Reggie has an eye for talent and 5 draft picks. Then theres the undrafted guys to choose from.
I’m not a bit worried or upset about the 2012 Raiders!!
It’s a bit short sighted to say the other teams got better and we stayed the same. drink some Kool-Aid. I’ll be here all day today & tomorrow serving it up
April 19th, 2012 at 8:08 am
Bulls vs. Spurs in Finals
Bulls win 4-2
April 19th, 2012 at 8:09 am
new england gets a free pass to the playoffs. I hope it makes them soft.
April 19th, 2012 at 8:13 am
706. I agree with you. My point is that im not a bit excited to watch this draft. Cause we dont have any good picks.. And our rivals do.
April 19th, 2012 at 8:14 am
Prediction:
Broncos begin season 2-6
They have a brutal schedule to open season. First 8 games, 6 are against playoff teams, the other 2 are Raiders and Chargers.
April 19th, 2012 at 8:14 am
It’s a bit short sighted to say the other teams got better and we stayed the same. drink some Kool-Aid. I’ll be here all day today & tomorrow serving it up
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lol lol.. after all it it thirsty Thursday !!!
April 19th, 2012 at 8:15 am
Sa will exit playoffs early again, okc is probably the most dangerous since Durant is ungaurdable. Buuuutt bynum is unstoppable too when his heads straight and when its not the guy with 5 rings will take over and make the piranha face while he kills you at the end. Mavs, spurms, okc, Memphis., clippers ain’t got schhhitt when it comes to
April 19th, 2012 at 8:17 am
#708: Why figure that the Patsies get a free pass?…Buffalo’s D will be much improved and there’s nothing wrong with their offense. Jets might be better as well.
April 19th, 2012 at 8:22 am
My point is that im not a bit excited to watch this draft. Cause we dont have any good picks
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fair enough, Mark
I’m not going to watch the first 2 rounds. Might even wait to tune in until midway thru RD3
Reggie’s big day will be Saturday 04/28.
I think we could see some trades as well.
April 19th, 2012 at 8:24 am
I’ll watch the first 5 to 10 picks then tune out until day 2.
April 19th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Hope the Bungles blow the pick they got from us. Past history says they’ll oblige.
April 19th, 2012 at 8:28 am
Anybody think wheeler can start slb or wlb, curry has me currious if he could move in the middle if McClain can’t get his schitt together??? McClain is probably our coverage linebacker so he could be a wlb easy. Or put both curry and McClain in middle and draft a 3/4 olb we already have that dude from ny, tulferson?
April 19th, 2012 at 8:31 am
Wheeler will play a lot…outside in 4-3…inside in 3-4.
April 19th, 2012 at 8:39 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 8:06 am
…He’ll be in a legit defense this year (no offense Chuck)
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Feel free to offend Chuck. He was the big problem last year
April 19th, 2012 at 8:45 am
RRS.. please pass the Kool-Aid , and Hwnrdr could you please pass the Hennessy !!
please and thank you !!
April 19th, 2012 at 8:45 am
CanuckRaider Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 8:24 am
I’ll watch the first 5 to 10 picks then tune out until day 2.
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I’m a football junkie….I’ll watch Round 1-7 and write off every draftee one by one!
April 19th, 2012 at 8:45 am
SR Raider Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 8:39 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 8:06 am
…He’ll be in a legit defense this year (no offense Chuck)
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Feel free to offend Chuck. He was the big problem last year
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It’s very telling that an defensive coordinator with multiple years’ experience can’t even get a job as a position coach.
April 19th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Isn’t there someone in this blog that defends bresnahan, he blames AD and after AD passes says its to late to make changes in week 5? Bresnahan put a lot of our talent in the wrong place almost all da time .
April 19th, 2012 at 8:46 am
720.R8ER MIKE Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 8:45 am
RRS.. please pass the Kool-Aid , and Hwnrdr could you please pass the Hennessy !!
please and thank you !!
LOL!!!
April 19th, 2012 at 8:47 am
F#&k Chuck…and f#&k the Canucks while I’m at it…Go Kings!!!
April 19th, 2012 at 8:48 am
Tyrone Crawford @95
April 19th, 2012 at 8:49 am
Allen and Tarver are young, top-notch, modern coaches. I expect the defense to improve to average immediately
April 19th, 2012 at 8:51 am
It’s very telling that an defensive coordinator with multiple years’ experience can’t even get a job as a position coach.
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@Duck
Hue Jackson is asst ST coach and only because he is buddies with Marvin Lewis
Al Saunders is back in a consultant role, like he was with Baltimore before he came here
Woodson, Biekert, Hunley, Ross, Wylie = all unemployed to my knowledge
It appears Lal, Henry, Waufle & Fassel were out only assts worth a wooden nickel
Don’t blame the whole enchilada on Chuck B.
Who hired all these clowns ???
April 19th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Isn’t there someone in this blog that defends bresnahan
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@ DR55
right here
April 19th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Chuck B stunk the first time we fired him. He went on to stink at Cincy, then made it all the way to the UFL before Al pulled him off the scrap heap. Then he manages a Raider D that is one of the worst of all time, and can’t stop San Diego once to win the division and make the playoffs. Disgusting
April 19th, 2012 at 8:58 am
Who hired all these clowns ???
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at the end of the day, i think thats all that would work for Al were clowns.
April 19th, 2012 at 8:59 am
Chuck B stunk the first time we fired him.
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Chuck B’s defense got us all the way to the Super Bowl.
Is it his fault Gruden knew out playbook or Gannon threw a bunch of picks??
Chuck B had a top notch run defense that year when Al gave him the players (Adams, Parrela, Coleman).
I don’t need to give you a history lesson. look it up.
Don’t blame the 2003 season on Chuck, either. ridiculous
April 19th, 2012 at 9:01 am
The Buffalo, Detroit and 2nd SD games were disgusting displays of defensive ineptitude. Nothing justifies having a LB try to cover Megatron deep with the game on the line. Sheer stupidity.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Chucky was fired after going to McDs drunk and Naked.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Good Morning Nation.
Mike, pass the koolaid and the weed!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:03 am
I thought that was MR.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:03 am
lol … here ya go brother !!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
#735: Mornin’ back at ya…and I’ll be into the British beers and skunk in a few hours.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
I always thought Bresnahan was the weak link in the Gruden coaching tree. Just my opinion.
The reality is that the old Al Davis defense was the real problem. It placed too much emphasis on man-to-man corners, and required pro-bowl safeties to win. That’s why it got so much better when R. Woodson showed up, and hasn’t been good since.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
is everybody ready for the BIG DAY tomorrow ???
April 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Nothing justifies having a LB try to cover Megatron deep with the game on the line. Sheer stupidity.
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@Canuck
a few semi pro’s have pointed out multiple times where a MLB is supposed to drop deep in coverage and “help” cover a WR. Was #55 riding solo on Calvin? Don’t think so. It’s called a zone defense bruh. Why do you think Chase Blackburn was 40 yards downfield in the Super Bowl when he intercepted Tom Brady?
If the players do their job, your point is moot. You gonna blame the play caller for every Palmer INT, too?
April 19th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Could of been Kell too…He’s been getting real nasty of late.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:07 am
DMAC.. good day sir !!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:07 am
#741: You don’t do it at the end of a tight game with possibly the best WR in the game. You have a corner and safety on him and let the lesser receivers try to beat you.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:07 am
What could of been Kell?
April 19th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Chucky was fired after going to McDs drunk and Naked
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wasn’t that Joe Cullen?
April 19th, 2012 at 9:09 am
way to go Canuck, you had to pull his chain. lol lol lol.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:09 am
Love ya RRS, but defending Bres. is a complete joke!
Might as well have JaSizzurp back 2.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:09 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Nothing justifies having a LB try to cover Megatron deep with the game on the line. Sheer stupidity.
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Yeah, Chase Blackburn covering Rob Gronkowski was stupid , too. He ended up with a pick in the Super Bowl…so that argument is VERY tired.
McClain was in position trailing Johnson slightly, S Jerome Boyd was the guy who lost the ball and didnt get the pick. Something tells me, Giordano wouldve come down with it.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:09 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Chucky was fired after going to McDs drunk and Naked
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wasn’t that Joe Cullen?
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Wasn’t that J Heezy?
lol
April 19th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Cpt. Kirk would of made that play, right RRS?
lol
April 19th, 2012 at 9:11 am
You have a corner and safety on him and let the lesser receivers try to beat you.
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@Canuck
Lito Sheppard & Matt Giordano would have made all the difference, eh?
I think your point is, we should have went classic man2man and had Stan Routt on an island with him … to draw an 18th pass interfence call
April 19th, 2012 at 9:11 am
Something tells me, Giordano wouldve come down with it.
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2nd that!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:11 am
DMAC Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:09 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Chucky was fired after going to McDs drunk and Naked
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wasn’t that Joe Cullen?
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Wasn’t that J Heezy?
lol
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think i pulled off this move myself a time or two !!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:12 am
#748: Someone has to…Beeech isn’t here yet…Caught him trolling and he snapped at the bait…lol.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:13 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
is everybody ready for the BIG DAY tomorrow ???
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What you talking about?
April 19th, 2012 at 9:13 am
lol Canuck
April 19th, 2012 at 9:13 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
is everybody ready for the BIG DAY tomorrow ???
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Why?
You finally get to meet that 3 titty chick from Total Recall?
lol
April 19th, 2012 at 9:14 am
r8eray Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:13 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
is everybody ready for the BIG DAY tomorrow ???
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What you talking about?
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its 420 brother !!!
puff puff pass!!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:15 am
that argument is VERY tired
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@ Sam
these dudes are the ones bringing up 1 play for a reason Chuck B was the ENTIRE reason our season was lost.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:15 am
I thought it was 4-20 all year long?
April 19th, 2012 at 9:15 am
#750: Exactly Sam…McClain drops well but doesn’t have the ball skills to be on a top receiver deep. And don’t even get me started on that tool Boyd. Blackburn was beat in the Superbowl too but the pass rush forced a duck by Brady.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:15 am
DMAC Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:13 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
is everybody ready for the BIG DAY tomorrow ???
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Why?
You finally get to meet that 3 titty chick from Total Recall?
lol
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no sorry brother… i am still waiting on Betty White !!!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:17 am
DMAC Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:15 am
I thought it was 4-20 all year long?
true,but tomorrow it offical!!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:17 am
She was hot…LMAO.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Cpt. Kirk would of made that play, right RRS?
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darn skippy!!
is there anybody left who still thinks RoClowndo is better than Morrison??
April 19th, 2012 at 9:17 am
740.R8ER MIKE Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
is everybody ready for the BIG DAY tomorrow ???
420 brother!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:19 am
Why?
You finally get to meet that 3 titty chick from Total Recall?
lol
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can you imagine motor boating that??
April 19th, 2012 at 9:19 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:15 am
DMAC Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:13 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:04 am
is everybody ready for the BIG DAY tomorrow ???
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Why?
You finally get to meet that 3 titty chick from Total Recall?
lol
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no sorry brother… i am still waiting on Betty White !!!
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You can have Betty’s old, wrinkly, saggy, cottage cheesy………( )
I’ll take the 3 tits.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:21 am
You can have Betty’s old, wrinkly, saggy, cottage cheesy………( )
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bet it looks like a half cooked steak and cheese sandwich !!!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:22 am
I’ll take the Borg chick from Star Trek whatever.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:22 am
McClain drops well but doesn’t have the ball skills to be on a top receiver deep. And don’t even get me started on that tool Boyd. Blackburn was beat in the Superbowl too but the pass rush forced a duck by Brady.
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@Canuck
so it’s a personnel issue?
Boyd & McClain suck, yes. nobody left to dispute that
Last I checked Hue Jackson is the one who brought Boyd back and started #55 without bringing in any depth or competition. Chuck B didn’t have a say in roster moves!
lack of pass rush tells me the players didn’t get it done.
Again, Chuck makes the play call, but he’s not on the field. Seymour & Kelly take 100 plays off per season and Wimbley disappears in most big games unless he’s facing a backup OT
I like Jason Tarver. I’m glad he’s here. I don’t know why we’re still holding up the “FIRE CHUCK!” signs.
move on, fellas
April 19th, 2012 at 9:23 am
Canuck,
Newcastle?
April 19th, 2012 at 9:24 am
RR,
I thought it was Chucky, but I could be wrong.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:24 am
Great pitching performances last night in MLB.
38 year old Bartolo Colon threw 8 shut out innings, by throwing 108 pitches, w/ 80 pitches being strikes. At one point, he threw 38 consecutive pitches for strikes.
Cliff Lee threw 10 shut out innings and Cain countered w/ 9 shut out innings, while only giving up 2 hits.
Incredible pitching!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Last I checked Hue Jackson is the one who brought Boyd back and started #55 without bringing in any depth or competition. Chuck B didn’t have a say in roster moves!
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Wrong!
Bres. brought back his buddy from the UFL. Fan favorite Blackstock.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:26 am
ODB,
Betty White is doing those state (CA) commercials to improve tourism, I watched one yesterday and started laughing when Betty was on. My wife thinks I’m retarded now.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:27 am
771.R8ER MIKE Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:21 am
You can have Betty’s old, wrinkly, saggy, cottage cheesy………( )
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bet it looks like a half cooked steak and cheese sandwich !!!
Ok, Mike, I’m calling weed patrol on you…that was just wrong…LOL
April 19th, 2012 at 9:27 am
#774: Canader…the frozen tundra.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:29 am
Bres. brought back his buddy from the UFL. Fan favorite Blackstock
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@DMAC
Link? Source?
Chuck B was with the Florida Tuskers
Darryl Blackstock was with the Virginia Destroyers
April 19th, 2012 at 9:29 am
781.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:29 am
Bres. brought back his buddy from the UFL. Fan favorite Blackstock
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@DMAC
Link? Source?
Chuck B was with the Florida Tuskers
Darryl Blackstock was with the Virginia Destroyers
They both were at Cinci together, right?
April 19th, 2012 at 9:31 am
#773: My whole point is that you don’t put your players in position to fail…especially with the game on the line…Routt with Giordano, Huff or Branch over top…But that probably makes too much sense.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:31 am
I used to see old ladies and think grandmothers and treats. Now I see them and I’m thinking hummer Gummers.
I blame Mike!!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:32 am
784.Raider O Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:31 am
I used to see old ladies and think grandmothers and treats. Now I see them and I’m thinking hummer Gummers.
I blame Mike!!
Hey now…I know of quite a few GILFs!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:32 am
O Dog
My bother from another mother.
What up?
Is that you at towards the end of the photo #40 of 1st day mini camp?
http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/photo-gallery/2012-Veteran-Mini-Camp-Day-1/ed3a5744-7b2c-4d64-abb5-5097729d9f21#037c8d3f-99ed-43e6-bea5-f12d2b1b9409
April 19th, 2012 at 9:33 am
#784: Eeeew…I’m gonna have to drink today now…Lots.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Looks like TP made it to day 2 of mini camp.
http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/photo-gallery/2012-Veteran-Mini-Camp-Day-2/2b1139c5-01a8-4b5c-9474-8e215b847b54
April 19th, 2012 at 9:34 am
sorry i ruined it for you O !!
but it is pretty damn funny !! lol lol lol
April 19th, 2012 at 9:34 am
CanuckRaider Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:27 am
#774: Canader…the frozen tundra.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Never heard of it.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:34 am
What a bunch of horny sick dogs!
LMAO
April 19th, 2012 at 9:35 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:29 am
Bres. brought back his buddy from the UFL. Fan favorite Blackstock
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@DMAC
Link? Source?
Chuck B was with the Florida Tuskers
Darryl Blackstock was with the Virginia Destroyers
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C’mon really?
That was his boy from the old Cincy days man.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
791.DMAC Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:34 am
What a bunch of horny sick dogs!
LMAO
Why? Because I know some GILFs? LOL
April 19th, 2012 at 9:38 am
hwnrdr Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:36 am
791.DMAC Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:34 am
What a bunch of horny sick dogs!
LMAO
Why? Because I know some GILFs? LOL
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No comment.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Later peoples!
Gotta run!
Be safe!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:39 am
… hey my wife is a GILF !!!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:39 am
GILFS?!?!
I just threw up!!
Hwnrdr, That’s nasty!!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Getting quite worried about Kane and Associates’ star agent…He’s been spending hours trolling the blog for 3 days running and doesn’t seem happy…Name-calling…Foul language…Sad rap attempts…Think he needs an afternoon on Beeech’s Reggae Party Boat…Fresh sea air…mellow reggae music…a nice fatty (He’d have to inhale though)…Only problem is they’d have to tow him behind the boat in a little rubber dinghy or something as he takes the term “poop deck” literally.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Hey now…I know to some when you think of grandma you think of some 70 something year old lady, but I know some that are in their 40’s who are just…well, I ‘ll let you figure that out
April 19th, 2012 at 9:39 am
796.R8ER MIKE Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:39 am
… hey my wife is a GILF !!!
Exactly…see?
April 19th, 2012 at 9:40 am
DMAC,
Maybe 15 years ago.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:40 am
#790: Winnipeg, Canada.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Betty White sex images. Gotta love this blog. Puff Puff PUFF pass,
April 19th, 2012 at 9:41 am
800.hwnrdr Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:39 am
796.R8ER MIKE Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:39 am
… hey my wife is a GILF !!!
Exactly…see?
LOL, I just realize that comment could be taken out of context, because I don’t know youre wife, but just because one is a grandma, doesn’t mean she is really old!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:42 am
#803: Best blog on the net…One never knows what will go down…lol.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:43 am
LMAO
April 19th, 2012 at 9:44 am
My whole point is that you don’t put your players in position to fail…especially with the game on the line
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@Canuck
you called CJ “possibly the best WR in the game” yet you expected our defense to shut him down?
the 2012 Raider defense couldn’t stuff the run, rush the passer or limit a passing attack. Plus we were the most penalized team in the history of the league
yeah, toast Routt (the first guy Reggie axed) sure would have made all the difference
April 19th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Ok, lol, let me realate this back to Raiders Football…
There are some hot older ladies at the games…and those who’ve been to the O, can’t deny this!!!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:46 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 8:51 am
It’s very telling that an defensive coordinator with multiple years’ experience can’t even get a job as a position coach.
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@Duck
Hue Jackson is asst ST coach and only because he is buddies with Marvin Lewis
Al Saunders is back in a consultant role, like he was with Baltimore before he came here
Woodson, Biekert, Hunley, Ross, Wylie = all unemployed to my knowledge
It appears Lal, Henry, Waufle & Fassel were out only assts worth a wooden nickel
Don’t blame the whole enchilada on Chuck B.
Who hired all these clowns ???
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Al Davis hired them all, of course. I’m more than a little surprised that Wylie hasn’t found any work, as he’s a pretty respected OL guy.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:47 am
#807: Good points about the penalties and overall poor defense but you don’t compound it with stupidity…”Stupid is as stupid does”.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:47 am
That is true Duck!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:48 am
#808: Just how old are we talking Hwnrdr?…Lol.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:49 am
812.CanuckRaider Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:48 am
#808: Just how old are we talking Hwnrdr?…Lol.
LOL, 40’s and above!
April 19th, 2012 at 9:49 am
#809: Agreed…Wylie is one hell of a line coach.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:50 am
#813: 40s?…Older women?…That’s young fluff to me now…LMAO.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:52 am
815.CanuckRaider Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:50 am
#813: 40s?…Older women?…That’s young fluff to me now…LMAO.
LOL, true…to me, its about the same age… lol I guess that was to the younger crowd…20’s
April 19th, 2012 at 9:54 am
#816: Yeah…Never fails to depress me when they call women in their 30s and 40s cougars…Lol.
April 19th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Well…Have a great one Hwnrdr, Sam, Mike, RaiderO, etal…Time to get my responsibilities out of the way so I can drink later…One Nation…
April 19th, 2012 at 9:59 am
They both were at Cinci together, right?
C’mon really?
That was his boy from the old Cincy days man.
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@ DMAC & Hwnrdr
Chuck B was in Cincy 2004-2007
Darryl Blackstock was in Cincy 2008
still don’t see the connection you guys claim they have!
April 19th, 2012 at 10:00 am
Later Canuck. Enjoy the beers and the skunk.
April 19th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Chuck B was in Cincy 2004-2007
Darryl Blackstock was in Cincy 2008
still don’t see the connection you guys claim they have!
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RRS, Played together in the UFL…He spent the 2010 season with the Florida Tuskers of the UFL and Raiders defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan
April 19th, 2012 at 10:07 am
@ Canuck
point is, even though I don’t view Chuck B as a top notch DC in the NFL … I recognize the fact that he was hired to do the impossible
he was basically asked to take a cup of piss sell it as beer at the football games
April 19th, 2012 at 10:11 am
Chuck B won when he had a bunch of veterans and talented players. That is the difference between a good coach and a mediocre coach. The good coach can still put forth a decent defense with lesser players. Of course, it may have been all Al’s fault anyways.
April 19th, 2012 at 10:12 am
he was basically asked to take a cup of piss sell it as beer at the football games
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Isn’t that what they already do at football games? They sell you a cup of piss for $8.
April 19th, 2012 at 10:13 am
@ Canuck
point is, even though I don’t view Chuck B as a top notch DC in the NFL … I recognize the fact that he was hired to do the impossible
he was basically asked to take a cup of piss sell it as beer at the football games
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Yeah, my Kool-Aid glass is always half full…I was hoping Chucky B was the band-aid last year for a guy like Rod Woodson or Mike Wauffle to eventually take-over the DC spot. Looks like the grooming did not work…
April 19th, 2012 at 10:14 am
It’s not like the Raiders defense in 2002 was anything stellar. They were good enough because the offense was almost unstoppable.
April 19th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Played together in the UFL…He spent the 2010 season with the Florida Tuskers of the UFL
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@Dutch
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darryl_Blackstock
you sure it wasn’t the Virginia Destroyers ??
April 19th, 2012 at 10:17 am
What is a Tusker?
April 19th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Lingerie league is on hiatus. There goes any chance Jamarcus had of getting back into football. He is probably up to a B cup by now.
April 19th, 2012 at 10:18 am
Tusker.. i dont even know her !!
April 19th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Played together in the UFL…He spent the 2010 season with the Florida Tuskers of the UFL
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@Dutch
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darryl_Blackstock
you sure it wasn’t the Virginia Destroyers ??
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The Florida Tuckers became the the Virgin Destroyers in 2011. There was no Virgin Destroyers in 2010…
April 19th, 2012 at 10:23 am
@ Dutch
so wiki was wrong ???
my “sources” are about as good as Schefters then!!
April 19th, 2012 at 10:25 am
I wish people would stop complaining about Raiders having a tough schedule. The Broncos schedule is worse. They all have to play a tough schedule. Get over it.
April 19th, 2012 at 10:25 am
There was no Virgin Destroyers in 2010…
LOL, are you sure about that Dutch???
April 19th, 2012 at 10:28 am
I wish people would stop complaining about Raiders having a tough schedule.
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me too.
suck it up, pansies!!
April 19th, 2012 at 10:28 am
There was no Virgin Destroyers in 2010…
LOL, are you sure about that Dutch???
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I am making T-Shirts!
April 19th, 2012 at 10:29 am
836.DutchRaider77 Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 10:28 am
There was no Virgin Destroyers in 2010…
LOL, are you sure about that Dutch???
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I am making T-Shirts!
LMAO!!!
April 19th, 2012 at 10:30 am
There was no Virgin Destroyers in 2010
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@Dutch
ever heard of Master Beeecham ??
April 19th, 2012 at 10:31 am
lmfao !!!!
April 19th, 2012 at 10:32 am
from Betty White to Virgin Destroyers, this blog has got it all !!!!! lol lol lol lol
April 19th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Bears signed LB Geno Hayes (Bucs)
April 19th, 2012 at 10:36 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/19/steelers-consider-dontari-poe-as-casey-hamptons-heir-apparent/
think Poe drops down to #24 ???
April 19th, 2012 at 10:49 am
There was no Virgin Destroyers in 2010
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@Dutch
ever heard of Master Beeecham ??
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I received tutelage from the master from one of his webinars…I think I might still have the PPT if your are interested?
April 19th, 2012 at 10:51 am
LOL, A power point to destroy virgins???
April 19th, 2012 at 10:53 am
I like a tough schedule…. That’s good football …
April 19th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Noticed the Ravens are working out Kyle Boller ….
April 19th, 2012 at 11:03 am
DJ Johnny Says, # 632,
DJ,
I watched video of Janzen Jackson and you are correct; he’s dominant, stands out, is a play maker and potential game changer.
What is up with that robbery, though ?
April 19th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Noticed the Ravens are working out Kyle Boller ….
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@ Fingers
yup, I guess Ozzie sees what Jhill sees in him?
April 19th, 2012 at 11:11 am
@ Hardline
tell Janzen Jackson to add 20 lbs
we’ll draft him at #95 to replace Tyvon Branch!!
April 19th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Or, alternatively, draft Jackson with the 5th round compensatory pick to back up (and if he gets his act together, eventually replace) Michael Huff.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Dennis Dixon would be good competition for Pryor.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:17 am
draft Jackson with the 5th round compensatory pick to back up Michael Huff
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@YA
Matt Giordano = stud. the end
April 19th, 2012 at 11:20 am
Dennis Dixon would be good competition for Pryor
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We dont need competition for #2 QB Pryor
We need competition (aka camp arm or clipboard holder) for #3 QB Bomar
somebody like Clemens or Feeley in FA would work imo
April 19th, 2012 at 11:25 am
We dont need competition for #2 QB Pryor
We need competition (aka camp arm or clipboard holder) for #3 QB Bomar
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WRONG ANSWER. We need a number 2 QB, something we don’t have yet.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Colts GM Ryan Grigson made it clear the team has little interest in re-signing free agents Joseph Addai, Dallas Clark, Gary Brackett, and Melvin Bullitt.
“At some point, maybe you revisit it,” Grigson said. “We’re confident with the decisions we made at the time. We still are and we’re moving forward.” The four Colts veterans have attracted little interest on the market and will likely have to wait until after the draft to catch on with a team.
Related: Dallas Clark, Gary Brackett, Melvin Bullitt
Source: Indianapolis Star
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Sign all 3 players!
I’m down wit dat!
April 19th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Make it 4!
April 19th, 2012 at 11:31 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 11:17 am
draft Jackson with the 5th round compensatory pick to back up Michael Huff
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@YA
Matt Giordano = stud. the end
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It like Giordano, but he’s not a viable option to replace Michael Huff.
Jackson, if he gets his head right, is.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum is not ruling out signing free agent Braylon Edwards.
Tannenbaum cited Edwards’ “intense practice habits” and history of production as positives. “I don’t expect us to sign anybody before the draft,” added Tannenbaum. “We’ll see where that goes heading into May and June.” Edwards is certainly worth a roll of the dice with Chaz Schilens penciled as the No. 2 receiver.
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Chaz a #2 ???
WTF?
April 19th, 2012 at 11:33 am
We probably need a #2 qb.. DA danced around the tp questions.. Doubt he’s ready.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:35 am
We dont need competition for #2 QB Pryor
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Strongly disagree. There’s no guarantee that Pryor will be where the coaching staff needs him to be. Need a vet to push him and give the Raiders a fallback option if, after training camp, Pryor still needs time to develop.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:35 am
Im sure gio is nice to old people and dogs, but a stud?… no
April 19th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Chaz could easily be a #2 WR, if he got his legs replaced with bionic ones.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Marks hair Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 11:35 am
Im sure gio is nice to old people and dogs, but a stud?… no
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lol
April 19th, 2012 at 11:41 am
Adam Caplan @caplannfl
Mike Martin is a NT, or a NT shade, according to Mayock. He was great in Mobile.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:46 am
http://draftbreakdown.com/audie-cole-vs-unc-2011
April 19th, 2012 at 11:47 am
Raider Nation-Station
NEW!~ 04-18-12: PRYOR UNDER FIRE
Damned today with faint praise Pryor could be the latest Davis project rejected…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/raider_war_room
April 19th, 2012 at 11:52 am
I agree with other RRS that we need competition for a #2 QB. Fact is we haven’t had a competent backup in years, and when the starter goes down, the backup goes in and we all bury our heads and pray.
I don’t care if TP is the 2nd coming of Cam Newton, he needs to be pushed by a vet QB.
April 19th, 2012 at 11:53 am
One of my favorite Raider memories….
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The ball, flipped forward, is loose! A wild scramble, two seconds on the clock…Casper grabbing the ball…it is ruled a fumble…Casper has recovered in the end zone! The Oakland Raiders have scored on the most zany, unbelievable, absolutely impossible dream of a play! Madden is on the field. He wants to know if it’s real. They said yes, get your big butt out of here! He does! There’s nothing real in the world anymore! The Raiders have won the football game! The Chargers….they don’t believe it. Fifty-two thousand people minus a few lonely Raider fans are stunned. This one will be relived forever!
—Bill King, calling the play on KGO-AM
April 19th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Thought the whole “blood purge” angle was a little dramatic but..
Bush, Routt, Wimbley, Johnson, Eugene, Wylie, Herrea, Woodsen, B. Campbell, J. Campbell, Henderson, Satele, Boss and many many others.
Of course theres going to be change with new managament and a “new” system. (its actually a reversion back to our old ZBS) but its pretty clear McKenzie is ditching Davis people right or wrong.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
868.guest123 Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 11:53 am
One of my favorite Raider memories….
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The ball, flipped forward, is loose! A wild scramble, two seconds on the clock…Casper grabbing the ball…it is ruled a fumble…Casper has recovered in the end zone! The Oakland Raiders have scored on the most zany, unbelievable, absolutely impossible dream of a play! Madden is on the field. He wants to know if it’s real. They said yes, get your big butt out of here! He does! There’s nothing real in the world anymore! The Raiders have won the football game! The Chargers….they don’t believe it. Fifty-two thousand people minus a few lonely Raider fans are stunned. This one will be relived forever!
—Bill King, calling the play on KGO-AM
Especially when Kings says, “get your big butt out of here!”…Classic!
April 19th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 9:22 am
McClain drops well but doesn’t have the ball skills to be on a top receiver deep. And don’t even get me started on that tool Boyd. Blackburn was beat in the Superbowl too but the pass rush forced a duck by Brady.
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You guys are comparing calling a Tampa 2 in the Super Bowl to cover an INJURED Gronkowski downfield to calling that play versus the best WR in all of football in Megatron. It was a retarded play call, and poorly executed by an injured McClain and a scrub who had no business being on the field. Bres knew McClain had a bum wheel most of the year. He know Boyd was a scrub, why call a play like that, instead of having Routt shadow Megatron with safety help!
And to your comment about the Super Bowl team Bres coached, that defense sucked too, we just had the best offense in the league. We won a whole bunch of 35-30 games that year. Our run defense looked better than it was because teams didn’t have the luxury of running on us, they had to play keep up.
Bres was a crappy coach. Period. You can’t give him a pass when he was a part of that garbage defense when you preach that none of the players involved deserve a pass. Bres should have known NOT to try and change the scheme in week 5. Maybe add a few wrinkles here or there, but not wholesale changes. His bad.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Thought the whole “blood purge” angle was a little dramatic but..
Bush, Routt, Wimbley, Johnson, Eugene, Wylie, Herrea, Woodsen, B. Campbell, J. Campbell, Henderson, Satele, Boss and many many others.
Of course theres going to be change with new managament and a “new” system. (its actually a reversion back to our old ZBS) but its pretty clear McKenzie is ditching Davis people right or wrong.
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Of the players listed, every one of them are either underperforming or overpaid, or a combination of both. The coaches that got axed had more to do with establishing the coaching hierarchy than to purge “Al’s” guys. Else, how can you explain the retention of A. Sauders , uncle Wiz, and some others. It’s not been an indiscriminant wholesale purge. Although Reggie might have been a little heavy-handed in marking his territory and making sure everyone knew that there was a new sheriff in town. I’ve seen this working in the military. A new CO or General comes in, and longtime staffs that have done no wrong other than be loyal to the old CO are sent packing. It’s part of any Machiavellian order of business.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Man, people need to quit dissin on Chucky B. He really is a great D cordinator, it’s just that he isn’t that good. Not his fault he didn’t have good talent and couldn’t make anything out of what he did have. Even if he had great talent probably wouldn’t have helped. He’ll land another gig somewhere else and show everyone what he really can do given the opportunity to do so. Hell yeah, Code Black Ya’ll…..
April 19th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Bush, Routt, Wimbley, Johnson, Eugene, Wylie, Herrea, Woodsen, B. Campbell, J. Campbell, Henderson, Satele, Boss and many many others.
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Bush, J Campbell, and Satele were free agents that chose to go elsewhere.
Routt, Wimbley, Eugene, CJ37, Henderson, and Boss were paid far far too much for their production, and you know 99% of NFL players aren’t going to take a pay cut. Cutting them was the only course of action to get our financial books in order.
B Campbell did not develop and was traded straight up for a position of need
Wylie and Woodson did fine jobs as positions coaches, but Reggie gave our new coaching staff the unilateral authority to pick their own staff. Knapp brought the Oline coach he was familiar with to run the scheme he wants to run.
Herrera retired. He is no spring chicken you know, and it isn’t that hard to believe that now that Al is gone Herrera would rather just go live his life.
Hardly a “blood purge”
April 19th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Even if he had great talent probably wouldn’t have helped. He’ll land another gig somewhere else and show everyone what he really can do given the opportunity to do so.
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Right… our defense was crap under him (our super talented offense covered for him a LOT), he was fired, went to the Bungles, and their defense sucked and he was fired. Went to the UFL. Al gave him another shot out of desperation and our defense was horrible. Sure, the players didn’t execute, but why does Chuck get a pass? Hue got buried in here for his play calling, even though the players simply didn’t execute.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Maybe it’s too simplistic to say, given all our injuries last year, but if Shonasty didn’t get hurt, and Marshall was retained as our DC, either one or both scenarios puts this team over the top and into the playoffs last year.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
http://draftbreakdown.com/dequan-menzie-vs-mississippi-state-2011
April 19th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
854.Mark Clemens Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 11:25 am
We dont need competition for #2 QB Pryor
We need competition (aka camp arm or clipboard holder) for #3 QB Bomar
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WRONG ANSWER. We need a number 2 QB, something we don’t have yet.
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Overall, Raiders need an additional QB to challenge our current backups. Another vet QB for Pryor to learn from will help his progress.
I want to see a Pryor wildcat package this reg. season.
the longer Carson stays healthy and plays well, the longer Pryor gets to learn. Pryor age 27, yr 2016 takes over starting QB spot and continues the Raider dynasty.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
We need competition at every position including backup QB. TP is a winner and he will win the job IMO.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
876.guest123 Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Maybe it’s too simplistic to say, given all our injuries last year, but if Shonasty didn’t get hurt, and Marshall was retained as our DC, either one or both scenarios puts this team over the top and into the playoffs last year.
I agree! I guess that 5 safety thingy was thelast straw!
April 19th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
http://draftbreakdown.com/sean-spence-vs-ksu-and-fsu-2011
April 19th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Marshall was an Idiot too. 5 Ss and S blitz?!?! I guess LBs can’t blitz, and that’s why we have Ss.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:43 pm
http://draftbreakdown.com/jamell-fleming-vs-texas-am-iowa-state-2011
April 19th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
http://draftbreakdown.com/jake-bequette-vs-sc
April 19th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Marshall’s safety blitzes were really effective.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
I didn’t say they were not effective, but I rather blitz guys like Wimbley, Groves, and McClain who can be more effective.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
PGutierrezCSN Nothing OFFICIAL on @RAIDERS game at #Dolphins on Sept. 16 being moved back to a 10 am PT kickoff…yet: csnbayarea.com/football-oakla…
about 2 hours ago
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Anyone hear about this? IF this is true, that would mean we’d have to play in the middle of that hot FLA sun. Or, is this a b.s. blog rumor?…..
April 19th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Raider O Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Marshall was an Idiot too. 5 Ss and S blitz?!?! I guess LBs can’t blitz, and that’s why we have Ss.
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Raider O Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
I didn’t say they were not effective, but I rather blitz guys like Wimbley, Groves, and McClain who can be more effective.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
I appreciate your help. Thank you. As you can see in post 888, I rather blitz LBs over Ss.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Mike Adams, OT OSU
Probably won’t last till 95, but is listed as a 2nd rounder by some draftnicks.
But news today is that Adams tested positive for marijuana at the combine. Could his stock fall?
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Mike Adams was the 3rd best prep tackle invited to the All American Army game. matt Kalil and Tyron Smith were the top 2. After that game, some said Adams was the best of the bunch.
Mike Adams didn’t work out well and he started slow for Ohio State this season post suspension. but put a set of pads and a helmet on him, he becomes a starting tackle in the league. He has legit size and feet. Needs a couple years in str program but he probably starts day 1 RT and can also swap to LT down the road.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
I appreciate your help. Thank you. As you can see in post 888, I rather blitz LBs over Ss.
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hey whatever works man!
April 19th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Huff, Branch, and Mitchell blitzing under Marshall resulted in more sacks than the LB blitz schemes under Bresnahan.
You have to play to the strengths of your roster. Wimbley was better blitzing from DE, and even then he only has one move to go to. Curry is not good rushing the passer. McClain can do it occasionally, but Michael Huff is better at it.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
LBs usually have better pass rushing skills than Ss, and they are not as good in coverage as Ss. It’s a lot more risky to blitz Ss over LBs especially when you blitz with both Ss.
April 19th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Bres was a crappy coach. Period. You can’t give him a pass when he was a part of that garbage defense when you preach that none of the players involved deserve a pass. Bres should have known NOT to try and change the scheme in week 5. Maybe add a few wrinkles here or there, but not wholesale changes. His bad.
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@bcz
Nobody is giving Chuck B a pass. nobody called him a great (or even average) coach either. I don’t know why you come in here and instantly your feathers are ruffled. I think you’re mistaken that Chuck changed things up by his own desire. Hue Jackson mandated he ditch the strict man2man coverage and 4 man rush stuff. Just like he went crazy with personnel moves when the old man kicked the bucket
you said you were done talking about Hue, but you’re not done talking about Bresnahan (Hue’s scapegoat) ??
April 19th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Is that due to their lack of pass rushing skills, or can we blame Chucky and his scheme.
I blame Chucky and his scheme.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Curry has never been able to rush the passer. Wimbley has never had more than one pass rush move. It’s not just Bresnahan.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Wylie and Woodson did fine jobs as positions coaches
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@bcz
Wylie I agree with
Woodson did a fine job ??
bwahahahahahahaha!!!!
put the crack pipe down sir. Rod Woodson was by far the worst DB coach the Raiders have had, maybe ever
great guy, great player, terrible coach. it happens
I would retain Chuck as LB coach before I’d retain Woodson as DB coach. yikes bro.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
It’s not just Bresnahan.
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thank you, YA
Chuck B was part of the problem, not ALL of it
April 19th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
887.909RaiderLifer Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
PGutierrezCSN Nothing OFFICIAL on @RAIDERS game at #Dolphins on Sept. 16 being moved back to a 10 am PT kickoff…yet: csnbayarea.com/football-oakla…
about 2 hours ago
“““““““““““““““““““““““““““`
Anyone hear about this? IF this is true, that would mean we’d have to play in the middle of that hot FLA sun. Or, is this a b.s. blog rumor?…..
Yup, Raiders just announced it on twitter
April 19th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
who cares if we have to play games in the hot or cold?
Just Win, Baby!
April 19th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
WTF! Why did the NFL change the time of the Dolphins game? So now all 5 of the Eastcoast games are at 10am, fking BS
April 19th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
It’s not just Bresnahan.
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thank you, YA
Chuck B was part of the problem, not ALL of it
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Stats don’t support those statements.
We were one of the worst defenses in NFL history!
April 19th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Look at our defense. The current GM and coaching staff don’t see a problem with our players, or they would have released a lot more than 2 starters (Wimbley and Routt). Also, according to our GM, we were interested in keeping Wimbley, but they couldn’t agree on a deal.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Maybe it’s too simplistic to say, given all our injuries last year, but if Shonasty didn’t get hurt, and Marshall was retained as our DC, either one or both scenarios puts this team over the top and into the playoffs last year.
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@G123
forget about Marshall. the Raiders defense was ravaged with injuries last season. Chuck B didn’t have Nnamdi Asomugha, the #1 CB in all of football. He didn’t even have CJ37 or Chekwa due to injuries. It wasn’t just ShoNasty. Huff missed 4 games. Seymour & Henderson were banged up all year. McClain & Goethel were hurt. Even DVD & Mitchell missed a few. We got Sheppard & Giordano signed off the street starting ballgames. Boyd, who everybody keeps harping on for his coverage on Calvin … was placed on the active roster by Hue Jackson after he was done with the Ndukwe experiment
Either Raider fans have bad memories or they just like to twist the truth in an attempt to win a debate, thus proving their point and Chuck B was too blame for not making the playoffs and nobody else, which is pure stupidity
April 19th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Stats don’t support those statements.
We were one of the worst defenses in NFL history!
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That doesn’t happen unless both the coaches and the players are a problem.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
If Chucky isn’t as bad as you say, then why isn’t he coaching in the NFL (DC)? He wasn’t coaching in the NFL when we hired him.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
was placed on the active roster by Hue Jackson after he was done with the Ndukwe experiment
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Ndukwe would have been a much, MUCH better option than Boyd or Mitchell. His knee wasn’t healthy. Eventually got an injury settlement.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
872.
“…Of the players listed, every one of them are either underperforming or overpaid, or a combination of both. The coaches that got axed had more to do with establishing the coaching hierarchy than to purge “Al’s” guys. Else, how can you explain the retention of A. Sauders , uncle Wiz, and some others.
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Would agree with that assessment of the players ditched but look who they replaced them with!
The theory being ” Well, we can have sh*tty performances now by guys we pay less!”
Believe I mentioned the effect of new coaches and system change and as far as Saunders? Hes a paid consultant. Not much more. Wizzer sr.? They;re all Christians.
Thats another component of Reggie’s new team not being talked about.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
you said you were done talking about Hue, but you’re not done talking about Bresnahan (Hue’s scapegoat) ??
bwahahahahahahaha!!!!
put the crack pipe down sir. Rod Woodson was by far the worst DB coach the Raiders have had, maybe ever
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I didn’t bring up Bres, and I only mentioned Hue for comparison purposes. I notice you failed to address the real meat of that post when I asked why you compared covering an injured Gronkowski to a healthy Megatron.
Exactly what qualifications do you have to say that Rod Woodson wasn’t a good position coach? In 2010 with Nnamdi and Routt starting every game our secondary was ranked 25th in ints with 12, in 2011 with routt and an almost constant rotation across from him we were ranked 12th in the NFL with 18 picks. Very nice improvement there. Our secondary was a mash unit last year, and there wasn’t a dramatic drop off from 2010 statistically.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
That doesn’t happen unless both the coaches and the players are a problem.
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So Routt was the problem, because we were interested in keeping Wimbley, and they are the only starters on defense that we released?
CJ didn’t start/ play enough due to injuries and personal issues.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Stats don’t support those statements.
We were one of the worst defenses in NFL history!
Look at our defense. The current GM and coaching staff don’t see a problem with our players, or they would have released a lot more than 2 starters (Wimbley and Routt). Also, according to our GM, we were interested in keeping Wimbley, but they couldn’t agree on a deal.
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O,
CJ37 opened the season as a starter, before he got hurt. Lito Sheppard actually started the most games opposite Routt. both of those guys got canned.
Groves was a starter before Hue traded for Curry.
Moss started a few games, didn’t he?
Scott & Brown also had starting experience in Oakland from years past. Big John would have been a significant contributer as well, if he was healthy.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
904. No it wasn;t entirely Chuck Bs fault but he deserves a lions share of the balme for personell on field during crucial moments and horrible play calls at inoppurtune times aka MIS-MANAGMENT of the Defense.
As Jerry Mac is so found of pointing out “Tampa Bay placed 17 DBs on IR last season.”
Chuck B holds a large part of the blame for Oaklands D failures in critical moments last yr.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
I notice you failed to address the real meat of that post when I asked why you compared covering an injured Gronkowski to a healthy Megatron.
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@bcz
point was, sometimes MLB’s are asked to cover down the field. regardless of the player … certain schemes call for that and Chuck B wasn’t an idiot simply based upon that one play
April 19th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
No it wasnt entirely Chuck Bs fault
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@N21
it’s cool. you can stop right there
April 19th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Chuck B was part of the problem, not ALL of it
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I never said Chuck B was THE problem. You are the one running around defending this guy like you owe him something. The guy sucked. We all knew last February the guy sucked when Al settled on him as his last resort. Obviously the combination of poor execution and injuries hurt our defense, but they weren’t so hot when they were healthy early on in the year either.
And Nndukwe wasn’t an experiment. He played in one game, for a few snaps, and like YA said he ended up with an injury settlement, although I don’t think it was his knee, I am pretty sure it was his back.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
April 19th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Raider O Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
It’s not just Bresnahan.
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thank you, YA
Chuck B was part of the problem, not ALL of it
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Stats don’t support those statements.
We were one of the worst defenses in NFL history!
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http://www.raidernationstation.com/exclusives
“For all the Moneyball talk thrown around after the movie came out only a very few are aware of its application to football.
Teams like Green Bay (15-1) and the two Super Bowl teams, the New York football Giants and the New England Patriots all had statistically garbage defenses with the Packers ranking dead last, New England right behind them at 31st and the Giants a paultry 27th.
How can this be you say because we all know “Defense wins Championships.”
No it doesn’t.
Al Davis knew that and didn’t care if anyone else did. Within recent years, other teams figured it out.
Statistically speaking, it doesn’t matter a lot if your D is ranked top 5. Thats still a good thing, don’t get us wrong, but it is not a guarantee those well performing Defensive teams will be a Super Bowl contender.
In fact, looking at last years most successful teams, Defensive stats meant very little. Making big plays and stopping other teams at crucial junctures meant alot.
As an example, the 15-1 Packers last place ranked Defense had 31(!) interceptions.
The closest team after that had 23. Guess who that was? Yup. The second worst Defense in the game, New England.
Former Green Bay man and current Raider GM Reggie McKenzie hails from just such a system.
Mr. Davis watched as the League slowly morphed into his vision of football.
A League built on big play, statistically irrelevent Defenses.
Thats the type of D Reggieball is bringing the Bay.”
April 19th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Raider O Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
That doesn’t happen unless both the coaches and the players are a problem.
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So Routt was the problem, because we were interested in keeping Wimbley, and they are the only starters on defense that we released?
CJ didn’t start/ play enough due to injuries and personal issues.
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Routt was a problem. Wimbley was a problem. Curry was a problem. Huff was a problem. McClain was a problem. Seymour was a problem. Kelly was a problem. Bresnahan was a problem.
You can’t release every underperforming player whenever you want. That’s not how the NFL works. That’s not how contract situations work.
The Raiders probably thought they could use Wimbley – but he’s a role player. He only does a couple things well. Not worth elite LB money. That’s why he’s gone. They restructured Curry because they could use him, but he’s not worth $5 million a year. Same reason they restructured Huff and Seymour. CJ and Henderson are gone. Boyd is gone. Moss and Scott are gone. Groves is gone, too.
You don’t get an historically bad defense without bad coaching and a flawed roster. Clearly the Raiders had both.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Aaron Wilson
Also In Baltimore Ravens
Vanderbilt defensive end Tim Fugger has visited the Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Oakland Raiders and the Tennessee Titans, according to a league source. The 6-foot-3, 248-pounder ran the 40-yard dash in the mid 4.5 range to 4.6 seconds at his campus Pro Day workout. He bench pressed 225 pounds 29 times, had a 9-7 broad jump, a 4.20 short shuttle and a 7.0 three-cone drill. Last season, he had 29 tackles, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
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Crank it up Fugger
April 19th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
914. Gotcha.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Nnamdi21,
They also have elite QBs (Brady, Manning, and Rogers).
April 19th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
Defenses tend to look bad statistically when your offense scores a lot. Puts the other team’s offense back on the field often. Forces them to try to make bigger plays since they’re playing from behind. Lots of opportunity for garbage time statistics.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
RR,
I’m interested in posting a response to post # 911, but I don’t want to upset you by arguing.
LOL
April 19th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
hwnrdr Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
Yup, Raiders just announced it on twitter
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That is a dump truck load of horseschit on the NFL’s part..Wouldn’t be surprised if one of the t.v. networks is behind this one….
April 19th, 2012 at 1:40 pm
point was, sometimes MLB’s are asked to cover down the field. regardless of the player … certain schemes call for that and Chuck B wasn’t an idiot simply based upon that one play
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What do you mean? Sometimes QBs are asked to sneak the ball to pick up a first down… am I an idiot if I call a QB sneak on 4th-14? YES I AM. Part of being a coordinator is situational awareness. Its ok to ask a middle linebacker to cover a TE with a gimpy wheel when your you are getting a good push from your lineman. It is NOT ok to ask a MLB to cover the best damn WR in the league when you ARENT getting a good push.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Worth noting: Al Davis hadn’t won a Super Bowl since 1983. The 3 most recent times he was close, his team was eliminated by good defensive teams.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Also know that I am not saying that just because we didn’t cover Megatron on that play we didn’t make the playoffs. This team had plenty of opportunity to get the job done last year, and they failed repeatedly. They were not ready to win yet.
Hell something as simple as flip flopping the Bills and Dolphins games on the schedule and I think we win both of those games, go 10-6 and cruise to a division title.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
We ALL KNEW, when Chuck B was brought back, it was going to be a problem.
Marshall had done a good job the year before, why he was let go, only Al Davis knows.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
2010 Green Bay Packers defense:
2nd in points allowed, 5th in yards allowed.
Statistically irrelevant?
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/
April 19th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
It is NOT ok to ask a MLB to cover the best damn WR in the league when you ARENT getting a good push.
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@bcz
so Chuck B should have just assumed that the D-Line wouldn’t get any pressure on the QB and that even double covering Calvin wasn’t good enough?
April 19th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
928.KoolKell Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
We ALL KNEW, when Chuck B was brought back, it was going to be a problem.
Marshall had done a good job the year before, why he was let go, only Al Davis knows.
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Letting Marshall leave wasn’t the problem….that guy has a long record of schytty defenses, especially run defenses. The problem was not having one decent candidate come forward who was willing to subjugate their scheme to that of Al Davis, and then having to settle on the LB coach as the new DC out of sheer disinterest in the position.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
928… It sounded like Hue wanted to bring in his own guy, but he kept getting turned down or blocked. Chuck B was suppose to only be the LB coach, but circumstances changed that.
I agree Marshall was decent, he was a Cable guy though
April 19th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Hey Krappy how’s Jerry Nussbaum treating you today?
You ever show him your hidden rapping talent?
April 19th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Davis fans take his legacy too far, and that’s what gets them into trouble. He’s to credit for a lot of things. But the blueprint to winning in the modern day game? Uh, no.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
I’m tellin’ ya, old timer – if Marilyn Oliver was 40 years younger, had a massive boob job and a Brazilian bikini wax, I’d consider doing her
I’d have to be hammered on margaritas and blindfolded, but it still could happen
April 19th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Paul Brown’s blueprint is still more to credit than anyone else’s. NFL offense is still a game of exploiting coverage and creating space.
April 19th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Marshall had done a good job the year before, why he was let go, only Al Davis knows.
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Agreed with Kell!
April 19th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Jim Buss now driving away Mitch Cokchap! I am sure Jhill will be on board with this…..he is on board with every move made by his hero Jimmy Buss:
“Report: Trail Blazers interested in Lakers Kupchak as GM
Kurt Helin
Apr 19, 2012, 4:35 PM EDT
AP
The whispers have been all over Staples Center — Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak is not happy and wants out of working with Jim Buss. Kupchak is also the ultimate team player and would never say that publicly and disparage ownership. I’ll say I’ve heard the same rumors of his unhappiness from a couple second hand sources (not something I would write on its own, but I tend to believe them).
Now comes the report from ESPN’s Marc Stein and Chris Broussard that confirms reports Kupchak is unhappy and that Portland wants to target Kupchak for its vacant general manager position.”
April 19th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
so Chuck B should have just assumed that the D-Line wouldn’t get any pressure on the QB and that even double covering Calvin wasn’t good enough?
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If you double cover the best WR in the league with a guy not fit for the practice squad, and a MLB with a bum wheel then you made a STUPID play call. Period. It is indefensible.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Krappy, every few months I check your listings and consider using you as my Alameda realtor.
The Beeech Dawgettes wouldn’t mind a nice vacation home up north.
However, in 5 years you’ve never had a single listing! What gives, old fool? Are you really just a loyal houseboy to your Wife & Her Bowl Cut?
Say it ain’t so, Krappidy Krap!
April 19th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Dakota Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Letting Marshall leave wasn’t the problem….that guy has a long record of schytty defenses, especially run defenses.————————————————
Well, it was the best Raider Defense in years.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
926.Sullivan44 Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Worth noting: Al Davis hadn’t won a Super Bowl since 1983. The 3 most recent times he was close, his team was eliminated by good defensive teams.
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Bal…defense
NE…referee/special teams
Who is the 3rd most recent team?
April 19th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Tampa Bay, pretty good defense.
NE defense in 2001 was good, too.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
938.Dakota Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Jim Buss now driving away Mitch Cokchap! I am sure Jhill will be on board with this…..he is on board with every move made by his hero Jimmy Buss:
“Report: Trail Blazers interested in Lakers Kupchak as GM
Kurt Helin
Apr 19, 2012, 4:35 PM EDT
AP
The whispers have been all over Staples Center — Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak is not happy and wants out of working with Jim Buss. Kupchak is also the ultimate team player and would never say that publicly and disparage ownership. I’ll say I’ve heard the same rumors of his unhappiness from a couple second hand sources (not something I would write on its own, but I tend to believe them).
Now comes the report from ESPN’s Marc Stein and Chris Broussard that confirms reports Kupchak is unhappy and that Portland wants to target Kupchak for its vacant general manager position.”
Buss = @**(@(**@&^^@&@(
April 19th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Buss = @**(@(**@&^^@&@(
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fkn A
April 19th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
I would be more inclined to believe that there are approximately 3 year eras where offense or defense rules. Right now we’re in a small window of offensive football. But it doesn’t mean it’s a wise idea to just abandon defense. In a couple of years, it will be back to the defensive teams again. Since the salary cap, it’s switched about every 3 years.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
I think that Tampa D was friggen great, but…it was easier when your HC knew every single darn play! Baltimore was probably the best of them all! NE, we could run on them at will…so…
April 19th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
If you double cover the best WR in the league with a guy not fit for the practice squad, and a MLB with a bum wheel then you made a STUPID play call. Period. It is indefensible.
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@bcz
you only answered half the question. Anyways, Hue Jackson thought McClain was healthy enough to play & Boyd was good enough to be on our 53 man roster and active on gameday
I still don’t see how Chuck B is to blame for EVERYTHING that went wrong in 2011.
You’re still rolling with that theory based upon this one play, eh?
April 19th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Report: Trail Blazers interested in Lakers Kupchak as GM
The whispers have been all over Staples Center — Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak is not happy and wants out of working with Jim Buss.
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LOL!!
it’s a great day to be a Laker hater, isn’t it?
April 19th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
941.KoolKell Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Dakota Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Letting Marshall leave wasn’t the problem….that guy has a long record of schytty defenses, especially run defenses.————————————————
Well, it was the best Raider Defense in years.
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I agree it was better than some previous defenses….his run D was still 29th in the NFL though. We certainly could have upgraded from Marshall….the instability of the coaching staff, and his meddling ways just finally caught up, and he got stuck with the only guy desperate enough to take the job…chucky B. smh
April 19th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
The Ravens held a backup quarterback derby on Thursday and the winner was Curtis Painter.
Painter, Kyle Boller and Dennis Dixon all worked out for the team and the Ravens announced Thursday afternoon that they have signed Painter to a one-year deal.
-PFT
April 19th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
the only guy desperate enough to take the job…chucky B
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Yup
Bresnahan was Al’s puppet, just like Marshall & Ryan before him
April 19th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
951.RaiderRockstar Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
The Ravens held a backup quarterback derby on Thursday and the winner was Curtis Painter.
Painter, Kyle Boller and Dennis Dixon all worked out for the team and the Ravens announced Thursday afternoon that they have signed Painter to a one-year deal.
-PFT
Wasn’t Dixon the QB from Oregon who got hurt at the end of the season?
April 19th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
I guess the Ravens were not privy to the pending Jamarcus Russell bidding war that Debo told us of.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
MiamiDolphins SCHEDULE CHANGE: The Week 2 home opener vs. OAK (9/16) has been moved from a 4:15 kickoff to 1:00 to accommodate the start of Rosh Hashana.
about 1 hour ago retweeted by CorkOnTheNfl
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Got to keep things Kosher in South Florida……..
April 19th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
hwnrdr,
Nonetheless, Tampa had a good D. Just pointing out that the 3 most recent times Al Davis got close to winning a Super Bowl, he lost to good defenses. Sure there were other factors. But they were good defenses nonetheless.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
NBA GMs….
Geoff Petrie gets all this credit for those good Kings teams a decade ago. Funny that Rick Aldeman wins everywhere he goes, however. Petrie? Can’t say that of him.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
I never argued that they weren’t Sully…I just stated that even though their D was great, it was also of an advantage with Gruden on their side!
April 19th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
My point:
I think NBA is a coach’s medium. Really a player’s medium, if there ever was one. I don’t buy that veteran player wait for a play to come in. They know what to call when they see the defense.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Didn’t Chuck B have over half the season to do what he wanted. OK?
April 19th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
I guess the Ravens were not privy to the pending Jamarcus Russell bidding war that Debo told us of.
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@ JFB
We should have our own QB derby in Oakland
a competition between former employees Tui, Walter, Russell, Frye, Boller, Garcia, Booty, Otis, Brennan, Losman, Brooks & Culpepper
[Gradkowski, McCown & Edwards are already on rosters]
April 19th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Point taken, hwnrdr.
That had a great defense, too. That was my point.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Always thought Dixon could be a serviceable NFL starter if given the chance. Would be a perfect #2/#3 here. Solid veteran to push Pryor. Nice fit in a WCO.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Didn’t Chuck B have over half the season to do what he wanted. OK?
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@ Tru
that has already been addressed. see previous 960+ comments
April 19th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Tampa had a great year of QB’ing that year from Brad Johnson. Look up his stats, he had like 22 TD’s to 4 INT’s, #2 in QB rating, Pro Bowler, Super Bowl winner.
It was one of the best years, realistically, that any QB can have.
How many QB’s can say they had a year where they were #2 in QB rating, had a 5 to 1 TD:INT ratio, made the Pro Bowl and won the Super Bowl?
Not many.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
@ Rock
Yeah I know, but it needed to be said one more time. lol
April 19th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
People are nuckin futz!
http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_t3#/video/us/2012/04/19/pkg-lavandera-houston-baby-kidnapped.cnn
April 19th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
You guys are missing the pretty and quite manly Renee get a boob job on The Drs.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Renee from “Mob Wives”, that is. Cute little thing. She sounds like Mr. T.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Rockstar…..
Don’t forget the mighty arm of Southwick!….
April 19th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Renee’s ex-husband turns fink on her dad.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
I saw that. I’m surprised everyone on that show hasn’t been whacked. I’m pretty sure the mob has a policy against going on t.v. and announcing you’re in the mob, that you know people in the mob, and that you know where crimes took place and where bodies are buried. I’m pretty sure it’s frowned upon.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Best thing Peyton Manning ever did was the United Way spoof on SNL. NFL.com has the replay.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
I like Renee and that other manly cutie. They both look like Jose and Ozzie Canseco with wigs on, after being beaten repeatedly with baseball bats.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
The Raiders should sign that other manly chick on Mob Wives. She could be an addition linebacker on running downs.
April 19th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Just because its called reality tv doesn’t make it reality. It’s just Tv yall
April 19th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Big Ang at LB???
Ramona is the hot one (hint..hint…the wife is a big fan of the show)
April 19th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
WTF are you people talking about?
If you are going to talk about stuff like that, at least keep it manly and talk about Grey’s Anatomy!
April 19th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
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April 19th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Big Ang in short yardage situations. 53 defense. She’d be back there foaming at the mouth like Jefferson at Ridgemont high.
April 19th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
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April 19th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Those clips of SNL on NFL.com are pretty good.I liked The Bengals one with Madden from 82. lol, somethings will never change
April 19th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Director of player personnel Nick Caserio confirms the Patriots will listen to offers for backup quarterbacks Ryan Mallett and Brian Hoyer.
Caserio’s wording suggests those calls have yet to be fielded. Mallett would likely cost at least a second-round pick with Hoyer scheduled to hit free agency in 2013. Entering the offseason, Hoyer was still clearly ahead of Mallett on depth chart.
What you guys think?
April 19th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/19/mayock-calls-vontaze-burfict-a-non-draftable-kid/
wow. i thought this kid had the talent, but i really respect mayock’s ability to review prospects. still would like him in the 6th, i mean how often do they make the team anyhow?
April 19th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
hwnrdr,
Nonetheless, Tampa had a good D. Just pointing out that the 3 most recent times Al Davis got close to winning a Super Bowl, he lost to good defenses. Sure there were other factors. But they were good defenses nonetheless.
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Good defenses…from a decade ago.
The game has changed.
A decade ago even Siragusa would’ve been flagged and fined for pancaking Gannon in the Championship.
Now with everything slanted toward “the Vertical Game” (double digit teams have thrown for 4,000+ yds the last 2 seasons) Davis’ ariel attack is finally back in vouge and why?
Because love him or hate him his business modle for how to field a watchable team was RIGHT.
He wasn’t always able to get it executed and of course he tried many different schemes (ZBS, WCO and many other things other than the 7 step drop back bomb.) but his emphasis on the deep ball and vertical game are back in fashion.
April 19th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
984. Mayock’s right.
Respect him too. Said “No way Russell should be drafted in the first round.”
Agree wityh everything Mayock has said about Burfict. Shows flashes. Hasn’t improved at all. Not instinctive, Red flags on learnign cure, dedication, discipline, penalties ect ect.
Would still take a flyer for my 90 man pre season roster as a UDFA.
April 19th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
I hate the Pats!! They can keep their backups. We have CP and TP.
April 19th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
983. Excellent post bro!
Mallet was the most NFL ready QB coming out of that draft.
His knock was he had character issues. That may be why they’re ditching him?
April 19th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Chucky B Baby! Marshall Law couldn’t cut it so we got Chucky B Baby, who got done wrong by the Raidah Luv!
April 19th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
April 19th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
984. Mayock’s right.
Respect him too. Said “No way Russell should be drafted in the first round.”
Agree wityh everything Mayock has said about Burfict. Shows flashes. Hasn’t improved at all. Not instinctive, Red flags on learnign cure, dedication, discipline, penalties ect ect.
Would still take a flyer for my 90 man pre season roster as a UDFA.
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if we had a proven vet mlb on the roster i’d take him late. but with a knucklehead already manning that spot i agree i suppose. no thank you we should use one of the few picks on the guy, doesn’t deserve it. guess i haveta change my pick prediction. lol
April 19th, 2012 at 3:46 pm
And we have RB. Don’t forget, Stabler hammered down too.
April 21st, 2012 at 11:39 pm
Raider Nation, regarding McFadden, his history of injuries and the Raiders being wise about monitoring his carries. I think Taiwan Jones and Goodson should definitely get some carries to keep defenses honest and to limit the amount of carries for McFadden. I think Reece should also get looks during short yardage and goal line situations. He’s the best play making FB in the NFL. We have to use Reece to our advantage.
But, I truly have to say the new coaching staff needs to get Pryor onto the field, much like how the Jets plan to use Tim Tebow on short yardage and goal line situations. I think Pryor is just as big, but faster and more athletic than Tebow. Give this young QB some options, boot legs, roll outs and let him confuse the defense. How would defenses defend when they see Pryor, Reece, McFadden and Taiwan Jones all lined up in a wishbone. One wrong step on the defense and these guys will be 5-10 yards down field. Make defenses adjust to our weapons. Further more, if they want to bunch up, you don’t think Jacoby Ford or Denarius Moore would look pretty on a reverse to the open field?
Big Al preached about “Speed Kills” and we have plenty of it. I don’t look at losing Bush as a negative. I want to look at the Raiders moving in a new direction with Pryor as a positive.
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:05 am
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