McClain reaches settlement in lawsuit
By Steve Corkran
Friday, April 20th, 2012 at 11:07 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain reportedly reached a settlement in a lawsuit that stems from a 2008 incident in which a student accused McClain of hitting him with a vehichle and physical assault.
Next up for McClain is a trial May 17 on charges from a November incident in Decatur, Ala., in which McClain is allegedly punched a man and threatened to kill him. He also is alleged to have fired a gun near the man’s head.
Here is the link for the story on McClain reaching the settlement: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/04/rolando_mcclain_settles_2-year.html
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April 20th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Get your head right, McClain!
April 20th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
Where’s the link?
April 20th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
Who cares though..
April 20th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
3 effin’ incidents?! Chit!
April 20th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
Look at Cork pulling in some OT. Good man.
April 20th, 2012 at 11:14 pm
McClain needs Dr. Buddy Rydell’s anger management course.
April 20th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Bar let out early tonight??
Thanks Cork!
April 20th, 2012 at 11:22 pm
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Just goin to try and liven up this place a bit while I sit around and wait for that pre-season opening kick off!!!!!!!
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Man the off season sure does take a long time. Kind of like hibernating but I can’t sleep. Com’on pre-season
opening kick off. Guess I’ll get my tail gate gear ready tomorrow.
April 20th, 2012 at 11:27 pm
Steve, this blog really needs more color. And I would be doing cartwheels if I could somehow tag the Raider logo in the comment box. Keep up the great work.
April 20th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d82870a17/article/ryan-tannehill-dontari-poe-headline-overrated-draft-prospects
You know the Raiders will not have a first round bust this year. Bank it!
April 20th, 2012 at 11:33 pm
What an embarrassment…
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 20th, 2012 at 11:49 pm
This guy needs a major azz kicking….too bad he doesn’t come to LA and play with some Crips at the shoreline.
April 20th, 2012 at 11:49 pm
Kool Kell, I don’t know you from Adam, but I do know nasty.. That is just plain flat out sho as shlt nasty. Dirty ass nasty. So nasty even the stank runs and hides.
April 20th, 2012 at 11:55 pm
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.
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Sorry KK,
you should be banned from the blog.
April 20th, 2012 at 11:56 pm
Jelly Azz & Thunder Thighs 55: Gawd I hope he is cut/released after this season.
April 21st, 2012 at 12:01 am
Hi Steve
You think you could ask
the NFL http://www.nfl.com/
to bump up the preseason to like maybe next month….
This off season is getting to me
Kool Kell
sure is nasty, aint he 
What if the NFL really liked the idea
of bumping up the preseason to next month 
They could play in May, take a couple of weeks off, and continue to play. What better way to find out who can play.
April 21st, 2012 at 12:12 am
Hardline Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 11:55 pm
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.
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Sorry KK,
you should be banned from the blog.
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Man why did I have to read that. I feel like I stepped in dog poo and can’t shake it after reading that. That kind of nasty doesn’t belong on a Raider blog. Yuk!
April 21st, 2012 at 12:15 am
Theres a difference between locker room dirty and gutter skank. I dont mind the locker room but the gutter is the gutter.
April 21st, 2012 at 12:25 am
I just read that McClain scored a 24 on the Wonderlic Exam. That is really, really hard to believe. I was thinking 5, max, 1 point below Vince Young.
April 21st, 2012 at 12:33 am
Hardline Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 12:25 am
I just read that McClain scored a 24 on the Wonderlic Exam. That is really, really hard to believe. I was thinking 5, max, 1 point below Vince Young.
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Why 5 max?
April 21st, 2012 at 12:54 am
Maybe.cause.its.less.than 6!? Maybe?
April 21st, 2012 at 1:39 am
Why would you think a guy that went to College and ran a complex D would be so stupid?
April 21st, 2012 at 3:49 am
What a waste of a 1st round pick.
Time to take out the trash.
April 21st, 2012 at 5:11 am
Master Beeecham Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
Krappy, how much malt liquor did you pound today?
Not an old man’s drink, you know. You’ll probably end up passed out in the woods tonight wearing but your wife’s grandma panties
Just keeping it real
KoolKell Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Dumb Beeeech, you’re such a playa. You’d think you would have something better to do on a Friday nite, no?
Master Beeecham Says:
April 20th, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Krappy, I’m partying in the penthouse all day, relaxing my weiner in the hot tub after busting 7 nuts
You’re sauced at home on malt liquor in a pair of your wife’s oversized panties
Kinda looks like you might need some new plans, yes?
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Man…these guys never seem to disappoint!!
LMFAO!!!
April 21st, 2012 at 6:02 am
Sad thing is, a 24 on the Wonderlic is only good in the world of NFL football.
There is 50 questions, none of them are on European history or anything, and many questions are multiple-choice.
I would say anything under 30 would probably be below-average for the average middle-class worker.
You see this guys getting 6’s and 10’s, they must be either retarded or just sleep it off and scribble in some things.
April 21st, 2012 at 6:12 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 6:02 am
Sad thing is, a 24 on the Wonderlic is only good in the world of NFL football.
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True, even Beeecham could score 30 on that test. I took a sample test before. The questions are at a third or fourth grade level.
April 21st, 2012 at 6:13 am
BTW, McClain looks like he is in good shape, judging from the photos on Raiders.com
April 21st, 2012 at 6:23 am
I bet the average American today would score something like a 24 like McClain. Education in this country is sorely lacking. I bet half the country doesn’t read well enough to be able to even complete the test. It is timed, and the time it takes you to complete is factored into your score.
April 21st, 2012 at 6:26 am
Prior to the 2010 Draft, Duke Calhoun was rated as a sleeper by the NY Times footbal blog:
“WR Duke Calhoun, Memphis.
Why Calhoun is Under the Radar:
Calhoun is the leading receiver in Memphis history, but it wasn’t going to earn him national headlines. Memphis runs a spread attack, but because of injuries and sloppy play at the quarterback position, Calhoun was limited mostly to short routes and had to rely on his skill after the catch.
Why He Has Promise:
Although Calhoun wasn’t used to his potential at Memphis, he demonstrated the techniques the pros desire from receivers: he sinks his hips into his breaks to get good separation; he attacks the football out of his routes; and he catches the football with his hands. Calhoun is also an effective runner after the catch because he has a good first step and understands how to finish runs with good pad level.
Combine these positives with a 4.4 40-yard dash and there is some promise that Calhoun has greater upside than he showed at Memphis once he is paired with a solid quarterback.
Bottom Line:
What I liked most about Calhoun was that his team relied on him in key situations to win one-on-one battles. As this 6’2”, 205-pound receiver adds more muscle without losing his speed, and he gets to show his full potential in a pro-style passing game, he has the potential to develop into a possession receiver with big-play upside much like a Devin Aromashodu or Donald Driver.”
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Pitt’s Emmanuel Sanders who turned out to be a really good player was on that list too, as well as some other guys who didn’t pan out.
As some people have mentioned, the NYG draft well and this kid did make the roster as a rookie, he’s a decent pick-up with upside if healthy.
April 21st, 2012 at 6:41 am
Found a great article about Al Davis and his on-field contributions to the game, it focuses on Al as a Coach as opposed to his GM-Owner career that followed, it’s an angle often overlooked by the media.
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- “Al Davis’ Strategic Legacy.
What the “Vertical Pass” guru contributed to football.
In recent years, it became easy (and sometimes even appropriate) to mock Al Davis and his beloved Oakland Raiders.
From the poor on-field results and questionable personnel moves to Davis’ infatuation with speed and his seemingly never-ending quest to find a modern version of the “Mad Bomber,” Daryle Lamonica, the past few years have been ugly.
But none of this should overshadow what Davis built and also what he left behind, even if at the end he seemed to be grasping at the shadows of the Raiders’ past success.
- Among his greatest contributions is the least well understood:
The vaunted Raiders “Vertical Passing Game.”
Davis picked up the aerial bug from passing-game guru Sid Gillman when he was one of Gillman’s assistants with the San Diego Chargers in the 1960, when Davis left Gillman’s staff he took Sid’s playbook — and, more important, his ideas — with him.
But Davis wasn’t content to stretch the field horizontally; he wanted to get vertical.
If Gillman could get a trash can open against a zone, Davis tested how good he’d do if he added his favorite ingredient: speed.
Gillman, of course, used “vertical stretches” — passing concepts that spaced receivers not left to right, but deep to short — but for Davis they became the centerpiece of his offense.
Indeed, this is what Davis meant when he brought the “vertical game” to Oakland.
It was not a matter of throwing deep bombs (though it was sometimes), but was instead the science of stretching defenses to their breaking point.
With receivers at varying depths, a small defensive error often meant a 15-yard pass play for Davis’ offense, and a serious mistake meant a touchdown.
Davis continued to tweak the Gillman offense by adding more formations, adding options for running backs in the passing game, and generally expanding the possibilities of what an offense could do with the football.
This was innovative stuff, so much so that it had an outsize effect on a young Raiders assistant coach by the name of Bill Walsh, who went on to craft his own multi-Super Bowl-winning offense with the 49ers that looked a lot like what Davis had created in Oakland.
As Walsh explained in his book Building a Champion:
“[Al Davis'] pass offense included an almost unlimited variety of pass patterns as well as a system of calling them, and utilized the backs and tight ends much more extensively than other offenses. … To develop an understanding of it took time, but once learned, it was invaluable.”
This is not the description of the Al Davis offense you usually see — as some kind of simplistic, backyard, “heave it up” strategy.
Sure, Al wanted to hit the long ball, but it was all part of his system.
Al Davis’ “vertical game” was, in short, built on stretching the defense vertically while using all available receivers — deep, intermediate, and short — to take what the defense gave up anywhere on the field. It’s not Al’s fault that defenses often yielded big plays to the Raiders.
In Davis’ offense, as is the case today, the ultimate vertical stretch passes are true “flood” or three-level vertical stretches, with one receiver deep, another at an intermediate depth, and a third short.
Pass defenses generally have only two layers of defenders — deep safeties and underneath coverage players — so when there are receivers at three depths it is extremely difficult to cover them all.
For example, Davis’ early Raiders teams often used the “strongside flood” route, a pass concept still popular today.
On the play, an outside receiver runs a “go” route straight upfield, trying to beat his defender deep and otherwise taking the coverage with him.
An inside receiver runs a corner route at 15 yards, breaking to the sideline while an underneath receiver runs to the flat.
On the backside, the outside receiver runs a post route as an “alert” for the quarterback. He’s not the primary read, but if the deep defenders overreact to the three receivers to the right, the home run shot is always available.
Because the defense has only two defenders (the corner and the safety) to cover three receivers, it shouldn’t be able to defend the play.
Al’s secret — and it is the same secret Gillman discovered and Walsh extended — is that the surest way to hit those deep passes is to consistently hit the underneath ones.
Davis also pioneered the use of “slot” formations, in which the tight end lines up to one side by himself, and two split receivers position themselves to the opposite side.
From this they could run all manner of vertical stretches, but one the Raiders used quite well (and which many teams also use today) began with the slot receiver running vertically downfield and the outside receiver on a deep square-in or “dig” route.
This pattern more directly attacked the deep safeties and linebackers, defenders Davis knew would be vulnerable to his fleet-footed receivers.
These vertical stretch passes help explain why Davis became obsessed with speed.
Obviously, speed gives a vertical receiver a chance to get behind the defense, but, even if he does not actually get open, he still stretches the defense, thus opening up the entire field.
Speed distorts defenses, forcing them to cover wider swaths of the field, and thus exposing the weak defenders and the voids around them.
If Davis could have a receiver like Warren Wells, who in 1969 totaled 1,260 yards on only 47 catches for the Raiders — a staggering 26.8 yards per completion — then his other receivers would have plenty of room to roam.
And yet, while Davis may have been hooked on speed and the vertical game, those addictions weren’t responsible for the Raiders’ struggles in recent years.
Instead, the Raiders have been derailed by weaknesses at the two most important positions for implementing Davis’ vision as owner: head coach and quarterback.
Throughout the 1970s, Davis had John Madden, a coach who could make Raiders football a reality. And for more than a decade Oakland had two quarterbacks, the “Mad Bomber” Lamonica and Ken Stabler, who could execute the sophisticated vertical passing game the way Davis wanted.
But long after Madden, Lamonica, and Stabler left the Raiders, Davis remained.
As the years went on, Davis couldn’t expect his coaches to run the offense exactly as he’d taught it to Bill Walsh — nor did he want them to, at least not exactly.
But he always knew how he wanted it to look, and at times the Raiders achieved something close to the brilliance that had once been the norm.
In football, great teams and great organizations exist only in the moments before the next signing season or injury or retirement, or even the next death.
It’s simply not reasonable to expect what Davis accomplished early in his Raiders career to continue into perpetuity.
But, despite whatever bitterness or decay emanated from the Raiders in recent years, the fact remains that Davis gave all of us more than we gave him.
He didn’t just mold his football team and his coaches and his players in his image — he molded the game itself.”
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The full article complete with play diagrams can be found on Bill Simmon’s site grantland.com.
April 21st, 2012 at 7:23 am
Great aricle Marley! Very insightful. I 2 wish the season started tomorow! I haven’t posted much this past year but I sure as hell this staff can get this team’s defence ready to go! Raider Die-Nasty
April 21st, 2012 at 7:51 am
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April 21st, 2012 at 7:53 am
Any chance the Raiders get comp picks next year for Wimbley, Routt, Bush and Boss?
April 21st, 2012 at 7:56 am
We see what a horrible contract does to a players trade value.
The Eagles basically can’t give Samuel away. Any team that trades for him, will ONLY do so if he agrees to a paycut. So far, he is less than eager to do so.
Same reasons why we can’t/couldn’t trade guys like TK or Stan Routt.
April 21st, 2012 at 7:56 am
Bush yes, because he was a FA. Same with Soup.
Routt, Wimbley and Boss were all waived. No comp picks for waiving players.
April 21st, 2012 at 8:11 am
We lost Michael Bush, Chaz Schilens, Jason Campbell, Samson Satele, Trevor Scott as Free Agents, as far as I recall.
Wimbley, Routt and Boss were cut, so they don’t count.
We signed Mike Brisiel, Phil Wheeler, Ron Bartell, Shawntae Spencer and Tollefson, so far.
“Under the rules for compensatory draft selections, a team losing more or better compensatory free agents than it acquires in the previous year is eligible to receive compensatory draft picks.
The number of picks a team receives equals the net loss of compensatory free agents up to a maximum of four.
Three clubs this year (Atlanta, San Diego and Buffalo) will each receive a compensatory pick even though they did not suffer a net loss of compensatory free agents last year.
Under the formula, the compensatory free agents lost by these clubs were ranked higher than the ones they signed (by a specified point differential based upon salary and performance).”
- So net loss won’t be much of a factor since we added nearly as much we lost.
Now if Bush, Campbell, Schilens, Satele and Scott outperform (based on playing time and postseason honors, I don’t think salaries make much of a difference) our own FA’s signed we may get a pick.
April 21st, 2012 at 8:23 am
Interesting bit from espn’s Bill Williamson about the Raiders Draft, focus on the last 2 lines:
“There is no doubt the Raiders are not in a good position in this draft, particularly because they lack high picks.
But I do think they can get a good player or two.
In fact, I think they could actually have an advantage over other teams because they are focusing on mid-round talent.
Other teams are heavily scouting top-100 picks, while the Raiders are scouring the second level players and may be better versed in those prospects.”
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There’s some logic there.
April 21st, 2012 at 8:42 am
By the way, we might have been aiming a bit too high when it comes to the players we’d like to draft at 95.
The National Football Post released a 3 round mock draft this week, a lot of the players mentioned here are gone by the time we pick:
2nd Round:
Alameda, Bobby Wagner, Mychal Kendricks, Casey Hayward, Zach Brown, Ronnell Lewis.
3rd Round:
Vinny Curry, Bruce Irvin, Marvin Jones, Josh Chapman, Tyrone Crawford, Billy Winn, Dwayne Allen, Orson Charles, Derek Wolfe and Mike Martin.
They have us taking CB Dwight Bentley (5′10, 182, 4.43 forty) from Lousina-Lafayette.
From cnnsi.com:
Positives:
Talented cover corner who is flying up draft boards.
Fluid transitioning off the line of scrimmage, displays an explosive burst of speed and shows a nice move to the ball.
Reads the quarterback’s eyes then quickly plants and drives to the pass. Possesses good hands for the interception.
Fights to get off blocks to make his way up the field defending the run or screens passes.
Displays terrific overall quickness.
Negatives:
Loses out in battles. Not a strong tackler. Engulfed by blocks. Prefers to side shuffle down the field and must be more consistent with his backpedal.
Analysis:
Bentley displayed a lot of improvement last season and moves toward the draft as one of the higher-rated senior cornerbacks on the board.
He must improve the details of his game but has the ability to eventually develop into a starter for system that uses him backed off the line of scrimmage or in zone coverage.
Projection: 3rd.”
April 21st, 2012 at 8:44 am
Maybe this incident deserved a post back in 2008, or at least before we drafted him… Waste of talent.. Get your sht together..
April 21st, 2012 at 8:49 am
Code black##
April 21st, 2012 at 8:52 am
Anybody think the Raiders just up and take Burfict in the 6th …. i mean, could the guy be any more of a f$%k up off the field?
April 21st, 2012 at 8:55 am
2nd Round:
Alameda, Bobby Wagner, Mychal Kendricks, Casey Hayward, Zach Brown, Ronnell Lewis.
3rd Round:
Vinny Curry, Bruce Irvin, Marvin Jones, Josh Chapman, Tyrone Crawford, Billy Winn, Dwayne Allen, Orson Charles, Derek Wolfe and Mike Martin.
They have us taking CB Dwight Bentley (5′10, 182, 4.43 forty) from Lousina-Lafayette.
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jeez talk about crumbs on the table. Jones is a decent pick, would basically replace Chaz Schillens. Crawford is a sleeper, Wynn is good, Wolfe and Martin fit a 3-4 and /or 4-3 respectively…Orson Charles is a risk, but is a “best athlete available type…same with Dwayne Allen. … im not big on Bentley at all. Chapman is a steal, IF he recovers from his injuries by September.
I would run from Bentley, the second I read “not a strong tackler” – we finished in the 20s on defense far too often to even consider any remote characteristic like that.
April 21st, 2012 at 8:55 am
Good stuff Marley Blesssss
I think McClain will be much more focused he the HC main bwoy now,this new defensive scheme will favour him, i cant believe people here are riding his jock after he try run that BandB defence last year, i love McClain and i feel hes gonna prove alot of people wrong once he get the correct coaching, which i think he has now
April 21st, 2012 at 9:05 am
More Bentley:
ProFootballWeekly.com:
“Lean, fluid, finesse cover man who likes to play off and angled to the quarterback, seeking to pounce.
Did not look out of place against better competition at the Senior Bowl, is scheme-versatile and solidified his standing throughout the postseason process.
Should contribute readily as a nickel back and has starter-caliber ability.”
- At least the kid did very well at the Senior Bowl according to cnnsi’s daily reports.
I’m more intrigued by LSU’s Nickel CB Ron Brooks, about the same size but 4.37 forty, supposedly very agressive and a standout Gunner in ST’s.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:07 am
I just hope he doesnt embarrasse the raiders any further..
April 21st, 2012 at 9:08 am
Marley Bob Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 6:41 am
Found a great article about Al Davis and his on-field contributions to the game, it focuses on Al as a Coach as opposed to his GM-Owner career that followed, it’s an angle often overlooked by the media.
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- “Al Davis’ Strategic Legacy.
What the “Vertical Pass” guru contributed to football.
In recent years, it became easy (and sometimes even appropriate) to mock Al Davis and his beloved Oakland Raiders.
From the poor on-field results and questionable personnel moves to Davis’ infatuation with speed and his seemingly never-ending quest to find a modern version of the “Mad Bomber,” Daryle Lamonica, the past few years have been ugly.
But none of this should overshadow what Davis built and also what he left behind, even if at the end he seemed to be grasping at the shadows of the Raiders’ past success.
- Among his greatest contributions is the least well understood:
The vaunted Raiders “Vertical Passing Game.”
Davis picked up the aerial bug from passing-game guru Sid Gillman when he was one of Gillman’s assistants with the San Diego Chargers in the 1960, when Davis left Gillman’s staff he took Sid’s playbook — and, more important, his ideas — with him.
But Davis wasn’t content to stretch the field horizontally; he wanted to get vertical.
If Gillman could get a trash can open against a zone, Davis tested how good he’d do if he added his favorite ingredient: speed.
Gillman, of course, used “vertical stretches” — passing concepts that spaced receivers not left to right, but deep to short — but for Davis they became the centerpiece of his offense.
Indeed, this is what Davis meant when he brought the “vertical game” to Oakland.
It was not a matter of throwing deep bombs (though it was sometimes), but was instead the science of stretching defenses to their breaking point.
With receivers at varying depths, a small defensive error often meant a 15-yard pass play for Davis’ offense, and a serious mistake meant a touchdown.
Davis continued to tweak the Gillman offense by adding more formations, adding options for running backs in the passing game, and generally expanding the possibilities of what an offense could do with the football.
This was innovative stuff, so much so that it had an outsize effect on a young Raiders assistant coach by the name of Bill Walsh, who went on to craft his own multi-Super Bowl-winning offense with the 49ers that looked a lot like what Davis had created in Oakland.
As Walsh explained in his book Building a Champion:
“[Al Davis'] pass offense included an almost unlimited variety of pass patterns as well as a system of calling them, and utilized the backs and tight ends much more extensively than other offenses. … To develop an understanding of it took time, but once learned, it was invaluable.”
This is not the description of the Al Davis offense you usually see — as some kind of simplistic, backyard, “heave it up” strategy.
Sure, Al wanted to hit the long ball, but it was all part of his system.
Al Davis’ “vertical game” was, in short, built on stretching the defense vertically while using all available receivers — deep, intermediate, and short — to take what the defense gave up anywhere on the field. It’s not Al’s fault that defenses often yielded big plays to the Raiders.
In Davis’ offense, as is the case today, the ultimate vertical stretch passes are true “flood” or three-level vertical stretches, with one receiver deep, another at an intermediate depth, and a third short.
Pass defenses generally have only two layers of defenders — deep safeties and underneath coverage players — so when there are receivers at three depths it is extremely difficult to cover them all.
For example, Davis’ early Raiders teams often used the “strongside flood” route, a pass concept still popular today.
On the play, an outside receiver runs a “go” route straight upfield, trying to beat his defender deep and otherwise taking the coverage with him.
An inside receiver runs a corner route at 15 yards, breaking to the sideline while an underneath receiver runs to the flat.
On the backside, the outside receiver runs a post route as an “alert” for the quarterback. He’s not the primary read, but if the deep defenders overreact to the three receivers to the right, the home run shot is always available.
Because the defense has only two defenders (the corner and the safety) to cover three receivers, it shouldn’t be able to defend the play.
Al’s secret — and it is the same secret Gillman discovered and Walsh extended — is that the surest way to hit those deep passes is to consistently hit the underneath ones.
Davis also pioneered the use of “slot” formations, in which the tight end lines up to one side by himself, and two split receivers position themselves to the opposite side.
From this they could run all manner of vertical stretches, but one the Raiders used quite well (and which many teams also use today) began with the slot receiver running vertically downfield and the outside receiver on a deep square-in or “dig” route.
This pattern more directly attacked the deep safeties and linebackers, defenders Davis knew would be vulnerable to his fleet-footed receivers.
These vertical stretch passes help explain why Davis became obsessed with speed.
Obviously, speed gives a vertical receiver a chance to get behind the defense, but, even if he does not actually get open, he still stretches the defense, thus opening up the entire field.
Speed distorts defenses, forcing them to cover wider swaths of the field, and thus exposing the weak defenders and the voids around them.
If Davis could have a receiver like Warren Wells, who in 1969 totaled 1,260 yards on only 47 catches for the Raiders — a staggering 26.8 yards per completion — then his other receivers would have plenty of room to roam.
And yet, while Davis may have been hooked on speed and the vertical game, those addictions weren’t responsible for the Raiders’ struggles in recent years.
Instead, the Raiders have been derailed by weaknesses at the two most important positions for implementing Davis’ vision as owner: head coach and quarterback.
Throughout the 1970s, Davis had John Madden, a coach who could make Raiders football a reality. And for more than a decade Oakland had two quarterbacks, the “Mad Bomber” Lamonica and Ken Stabler, who could execute the sophisticated vertical passing game the way Davis wanted.
But long after Madden, Lamonica, and Stabler left the Raiders, Davis remained.
As the years went on, Davis couldn’t expect his coaches to run the offense exactly as he’d taught it to Bill Walsh — nor did he want them to, at least not exactly.
But he always knew how he wanted it to look, and at times the Raiders achieved something close to the brilliance that had once been the norm.
In football, great teams and great organizations exist only in the moments before the next signing season or injury or retirement, or even the next death.
It’s simply not reasonable to expect what Davis accomplished early in his Raiders career to continue into perpetuity.
But, despite whatever bitterness or decay emanated from the Raiders in recent years, the fact remains that Davis gave all of us more than we gave him.
He didn’t just mold his football team and his coaches and his players in his image — he molded the game itself.”
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The full article complete with play diagrams can be found on Bill Simmon’s site grantland.com.
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THATS WHAT I’M TALKIN BOUT. GREAT ARTICLE. COACH DAVIS WAS GENIOUS. BUT SOME HERE LIKE TO HATE CUZ THEY’RE HATERS. THATS ALL.
A TRUE RAIDER FAN ELATES IN THE GREATNESS OF THE RAIDAHS AND SUFFERS THE PASSION OF THE LEAN. WE GO WITH IT!
CODE BLACK!
April 21st, 2012 at 9:09 am
I just want the season to start.. This years draft is pretty worthless to us..
April 21st, 2012 at 9:12 am
Marks hair Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 9:09 am
I just want the season to start.. This years draft is pretty worthless to us..
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The off season takes forever. I say we start the preseason May 1st. Get the scrubs out of the way, find out who can play. I’m ready to tailgate, even if I have to do it at the local grocery store parking lot.
CODE BLACK!
April 21st, 2012 at 9:13 am
If we are looking at CB’s and we probably are…
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, in fact every other CB in this Draft would have probably sat behind them.
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 otherwise.
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 mid-round pick, 3rd-4th.
A slot corner who can play ST’s is good value that late.
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.”
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Lot to like about this kid, but with his relative inexperience, I doubt he’d be considered the “Best Player Available” at 95, maybe in the 4th, 5th would be a steal.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:13 am
Al is God.
Just Win Baby.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:16 am
I heard he would be gone by 95. Too fast..
April 21st, 2012 at 9:16 am
There was a good article in SI about how the average height of the NFL WR has gone up dramatically over the last 10 years, while DB’s stay the same size. They made the case that is one reason why so many passing records are being broken.
Basically it was like there were only 12 starting WR’s over 6′2 in 2002. Last year was close to 35. Meanwhile the number of starting DB’s in 2002 over 6 foot was like 9, and last year there were 12.
Point being, not sure about this kid Bentley at 5′10 180, and why I like Casey Hayward so much, at a legit 6, 195.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:18 am
We have lots of needs we’ll take yhe best guys on the board..
April 21st, 2012 at 9:19 am
Lot to like about this kid, but with his relative inexperience, I doubt he’d be considered the “Best Player Available” at 95, maybe in the 4th, 5th would be a steal.
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Got to be careful we aren’t overvaluing the size-speed ratio the way we did with Stanford Routt (overdrafted)
exactly right, maybe at 129 (4th), or 148 (5th)…and Josh Norman just as easily could end up there or Boston College’s Donnie Fletcher, or Arizona’s Omar Bolden.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:19 am
The ability to cover in the slot is an odd skill in that few seem real good at it, yet it is extremely important in today’s pass-happy NFL.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:20 am
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 9:13 am
Al is God.
Just Win Baby.
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Coach Davis was a giant amongst men. The man set the rules, set the bar for the rules, and played by his own rules. There should be a Al Davis award that goes to a successful player, team, organization, comeback player, or anyone who goes against all odds to reach success. The Al Davis award goes to the man who made the most with the least. Al Davis could smoke John Galt for breakfast and step on his butt. Ann Rayns’ alter ego had nothin on Coach.
CODE BLACK!
April 21st, 2012 at 9:21 am
Five Gallon Oil Can Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 9:20 am
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 9:13 am
Al is God.
Just Win Baby.
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Coach Davis was a giant amongst men. The man set the rules, set the bar for the rules, and played by his own rules. There should be a Al Davis award that goes to a successful player, team, organization, comeback player, or anyone who goes against all odds to reach success. The Al Davis award goes to the man who made the most with the least. Al Davis could smoke John Galt for breakfast and step on his butt. Ann Rayns’ alter ego had nothin on Coach.
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Who carries on that legacy? That’s the real question.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:23 am
Another late-round DB I like with good size is Tashuan Gipson from Wyoming.
Pretty much 6 foot, 200 pounds, and good on special teams.
Ran a 4.62 though, and is also potentially looking at a switch to Safety. 37 career starts at corner though, got to love that experience.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:26 am
I miss al in some ways, but im looking fowards to not wasting early draft pix every year. And grossly overpaying players to make himself look like he could draft great players.. Its been realy hard putting up with some of ALs sht frankly…
April 21st, 2012 at 9:26 am
Chris Greenwood, Albion, gonna be a player. . .take him in the fifth. . .the earlier selection. . .
Mark my words. . .
April 21st, 2012 at 9:35 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
There was a good article in SI about how the average height of the NFL WR has gone up dramatically over the last 10 years, while DB’s stay the same size. They made the case that is one reason why so many passing records are being broken.
Basically it was like there were only 12 starting WR’s over 6′2 in 2002. Last year was close to 35. Meanwhile the number of starting DB’s in 2002 over 6 foot was like 9, and last year there were 12.
Point being, not sure about this kid Bentley at 5′10 180, and why I like Casey Hayward so much, at a legit 6, 195.
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True, but that’s also why your boy Hayward was projected as a 2nd rounder this week by The National Football Post.
Hard to find CB’s that stand 6′0 or more and weight 190-200 and can play after 3 full rounds.
That Chris Greenwood kid Antyspy mentions fits the bill, but he’s also on every team list as a sleepr by now.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:35 am
JustFB,
apparently the Crimson Tide give a sort of Wonderlic test to their footballers, more informative than cognitive, as the grade doesn’t weigh much.
RoMac learned all he needed from question on the test.
True or False : all forms of assault are a misdemeanor in Alabama.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:35 am
McLain is a bust in and out of the field.
And he was supposed to be a safe pick at #8. Winner of Butkus award as best defensive player, my ars! This shows you the system schools like Alabama where this fool came from can make any joe bag of donuts look like a star.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:35 am
Id spend one of our latter picks on logan harrel from fresno state. He digs like a wolverine.. Smallish but relentless.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:39 am
62.lol at true of false
April 21st, 2012 at 9:45 am
M,
Got to love ‘Bama. Blow off some rounds right next to some dudes head, and get less of a fine than if you liter in California.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:46 am
True, but that’s also why your boy Hayward was projected as a 2nd rounder this week by The National Football Post.
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I know, I guess I should probably revise my pick.
Early indications were that he was a 3rd rounder, and I was hoping his lack of “elite” athleticism would let him slide to the comp part of the 3rd round.
Probably not happening though.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:52 am
PFW has Bufict as the 27th best LB in the draft, and said they based it purely off performance.
He sucks. People think he is some type of nasty, intimidating, physical presence because he tried to yank some QB’s head off in a 30 point loss (real tough guy huh).
Fact is, Pac 10/12 OC’s would ROUTINELY run plays right at him and take him to school. They did this for about 3 years.
And nasty does not opt to sit out most of his last collegiate game (a televised bowl game no less) because his feelings got hurt from the coaching staff. And nasty does not ham it up for the ESPN camera’s on the sidelines, in the waning minutes of another 30 point loss and a game his D gave up 45+ points.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:55 am
Corky seems to think we are interested in Burfict and may draft him.
I think he could provide some value on ST’s and potentially situational as a LB.
Just not smart, poised or athletic enough to be an everydown NFL player.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:56 am
Just Fire Baby.
I know, I guess I should probably revise my pick.
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By the look of that mock, most of us have to.
Alameda, Bobby Wagner, Mychal Kendricks, Casey Hayward, Zach Brown, Ronnell Lewis, Vinny Curry, Bruce Irvin, Marvin Jones, Josh Chapman, Tyrone Crawford, Billy Winn, Dwayne Allen, Orson Charles, Derek Wolfe and Mike Martin.
They’re all gone by 95.
They gave Chapman to KC by the way, I’m sure that will suit well with his fans.
And they gave my “Best Player Available pick”, Orson Charles to Denver and Manning, I guess it’s fitting since he reminds me of Shannon Sharpe….crap.
I’ts just a mock anyway, but that site does have a ton of NFL related people as opposed to the amateur drafters that run most sites (some very well, I must say).
April 21st, 2012 at 10:00 am
just off the top of the dome
3(95) Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson
4(129) Omar Bolden, CB, Arizona St.
5(148) Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise St.
5(168) Jack Crawford, OLB/DE, Penn St.
6(189) Nate Potter, OT, Boise St.
2nd version
3(95) Ron Brooks, CB, LSU
4(129) Kyle Wilber, OLB/DE, Wake Forest
5(148) Derek Wolfe, DE/DT, Cinncinnati
5(168) Brett Roy, OLB/DE/DT, Nevada
6(189) Bryce Brown, RB, Kansas St.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:02 am
Charles would be an ideal pick, I just don’t see him lasting all the way through the 3rd round.
I would be suprised if he did last into the 3rd round, he wasn’t picked up immediately.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:05 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 9:52 am
PFW has Bufict as the 27th best LB in the draft, and said they based it purely off performance.
He sucks. People think he is some type of nasty, intimidating, physical presence because he tried to yank some QB’s head off in a 30 point loss (real tough guy huh).
Fact is, Pac 10/12 OC’s would ROUTINELY run plays right at him and take him to school. They did this for about 3 years.
And nasty does not opt to sit out most of his last collegiate game (a televised bowl game no less) because his feelings got hurt from the coaching staff. And nasty does not ham it up for the ESPN camera’s on the sidelines, in the waning minutes of another 30 point loss and a game his D gave up 45+ points.
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Some consensus have put Burfict either with the Ravens, Steelers or Houston. A team with an established defense with vets to get him to act right.
wouldnt surprise me one bit if he was taken.
He had legit statistics. If Burfict gets picked up by the right team (Pittsburgh, Baltimore, SF) that has a veteran core there to bring him in and get him calmed down a bit he could be a steal. 2011 69 tackles, 40 solo, 7 for loss, 1 int, 5 sacks..far from garbage.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:11 am
He had legit statistics.
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We know a lot of guys on D with great stats on crappy defenses.
His ASU defense was one of the worst in the country, and at times he WAS the biggest liability on that defense.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:13 am
Bufict 5 sacks on the year, 3 opening night against UC Davis.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:14 am
I don’t think UC Davis’ LT got invited to the combine.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:24 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
“Just not smart, poised or athletic enough to be an everydown NFL player.”
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Just Fire,
You never know Just, if Jelly Roll #55 gets taken in the 1st round, #8 overall, and purportedly runs the Crimson Tide “D” and is a “coach” on field, then I am sure Mr. Burfict has a place in the too.
There is just no accounting for low standards of choice in the NLF draft these days.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:25 am
Good Morning Nation…Today is going to be A Great Day
April 21st, 2012 at 10:25 am
Mark’s Hair, be careful. Marley’s going to start posting quotes now of some positive thing someone said about Al in a book 20 years ago.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:27 am
From an SI article, September of 1986:
“Al Davis is a true genius who understands the game”
There. What more proof do you need that Al Davis knew how to draft, Mark’s Hair? What more proof do you need? What more can you say?
April 21st, 2012 at 10:28 am
The Cat’s Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut, page 224
“Al Davis is the greatest owner ever”.
What more proof do you need?
April 21st, 2012 at 10:52 am
Vonnegut is $hit.
Just Win Baby.
April 21st, 2012 at 10:55 am
EL CLASSICO.
GO Barca!
April 21st, 2012 at 10:59 am
Oh my…Sounds like Kell had a rough night…We all like our booze and/or goochie but there are limits…It’s definitely time for an intervention fellow bloggers…Reach out to Kell and let him know that helpful resources are available.
April 21st, 2012 at 11:00 am
Further to #84: The Beeech Dawg’s Reggae Party Boat for example.
April 21st, 2012 at 11:03 am
And don’t forget that today is 421…National Dope Testing Day.
April 21st, 2012 at 11:04 am
McClain is a jerk off
April 21st, 2012 at 11:07 am
No argument here.
April 21st, 2012 at 11:22 am
1/2 Vernon Gholston + 1/2 Stryker Sulak = Vontaze Burfict
sometimes arithmetic is the clearest explanation
April 21st, 2012 at 12:06 pm
I wonder what Mike Singeltary, or Ray Lewis, or Jack Lambert, or Dick Dutkus scored on any wonderlicl test? Do you think it mattered? Average intelligence is a score of 20 on the test.
Rolando McClain problem is not his book smarts, it’s his common sense. And going deeper it is genetic.
#missPlacedPrioritiesAndPoorSocialDesisionMakingSkills.
And a general lack of personal responsibility.
Hmm what does that sound like?
April 21st, 2012 at 12:18 pm
I don’t understand why Curry doesn’t play the middle and Mclain the outside?
April 21st, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Kirk Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 12:18 pm
I don’t understand why Curry doesn’t play the middle and Mclain the outside?
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Curry is better fighting through the trash and shedding tackles, but not nearly strong enough in coverage to be a full-time MLB.
I still think McClain would be a better fit at SLB in the 4-3, though.
April 21st, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Regarding Jelly Roll 55, follow this link; it’s extremely insightful. The part about high intelligence: I think writers, coaches, etc. mistake athletic ability for IQ:
http://blog.al.com/tide-source/2010/04/community_helps_alabamas_rolan.html
April 21st, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Robusto McSuck
April 21st, 2012 at 12:49 pm
To sum it up: trash perpetrates trash, rodents, beetles, and things that slither under rocks.
April 21st, 2012 at 12:53 pm
I don’t understand why Curry doesn’t play the middle and Mclain the outside?
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Because Curry is even dumber than McClain and you need some smarts to play MLB.
April 21st, 2012 at 12:59 pm
If the new coaching staff does its job well and gets McClain straightened out and playing up to his potential will the masses on here still complain and hate on him?
April 21st, 2012 at 1:24 pm
97.lefty12 Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 12:59 pm
If the new coaching staff does its job well and gets McClain straightened out and playing up to his potential will the masses on here still complain and hate on him?
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Lefty,
The answer is no. However, if you read scouting reviews you will see that McClain’s weaknesses have been in the fore for his first 2 seasons. IMO it is doubtful whether McClain has the talent, intelligence or drive to be successful in the NFL. The reason is that in McClain’s mind he has already made it in the NFL and has already achieved a level of playing greatness. JMarcus had the same attitude.
Also, someone with his background coming into a $40M contract does not portend well for McClain’s future.
I see failure in the NFL and disaster in his personal life, possibly a bullet between the eyes, especially if he keeps messing where he shouldn’t be messing, i.e. playing thug in the ghettos of Tuscaloosa.
April 21st, 2012 at 1:31 pm
No way in hell you can compare McClain to the biggest bust in NFL history.McClain hasn’t played that bad and last year he was playing on bad wheels all year.One of the problems is people on here believe if a guy is drafted top 10 he should be all-pro as a rookie.They don’t give players an opportunity to grow and become the type of player those that drafted them believe they can be.
April 21st, 2012 at 1:34 pm
As far as his personal life is concerned,you may be correct.If he doesn’t get his sh!t together he could end up like that Redskin safety(his name eludes me right now).
April 21st, 2012 at 1:35 pm
*Sean Taylor!
April 21st, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Lefty, I understand and agree with what you are saying. I didn’t compare McClain in ability to Russel, since McClain is merely mediocre and JMR was a total bust.
I meant that McClain has a similiar self entitled attitude to the of JMR: both thinking they already made it in the NFL achieving a level of greatness.
I saw a interview between JMR and Greg Papa several yrs ago where JMR expressed this attitude with which Greg Papa condoned. It was alarming as well as disgusting. JMR may have made it, but combining his enablers and his assumption of entitlements, doomed him.
April 21st, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Well, nobody knows for sure right now how the new staff will deal with 55’s antics in the future. I’ve got a feeling that he may be on a short leash and if he continues to f-up, Allen won’t bench him for just one play.
Hopefully his Mom has double biatch slapped him a few times and Nappy has gotten to sit him down and have a man to man talk.
I hope hope the best for McClain, the RAIDERS need him right now.
April 21st, 2012 at 2:21 pm
You mean McClain who had 99 tackles and 5 int is a bust? Compared to Lance Briggs and his 105 tackles and 1 int? You people would complain about a blow job.
April 21st, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Check this out…
Alfonzo Dennard punched a cop last night. He’s a 2nd round CB prospect out of Nebraska. Just doing some quick reading and he has some nice scouting reports.
Gil Brandt had this to say on it:
“I don’t remember this kid having any problems before – at least that I knew about – but it’ll probably cost him a round in the Draft,” said Brandt, who will have Dennard ranked as his No. 74 overall player Monday. That’s near the top of the third round.
Just something to keep an eye on.
Link on arrest story:
http://www.omaha.com/article/20120421/NEWS97/120429977#police-husker-football-player-assaulted-cop
April 21st, 2012 at 2:28 pm
RoMac is better than most of us give him credit for,
he’s got a chance to get better and will clear up this Gun Incident with another payoff…
Hopefully, the new regime will get him to embrace his career and put the damn Mortal Combat away…
remember the SEC stands for:
Scratch
Enough
Checks…
April 21st, 2012 at 2:43 pm
I’m not too concerned about McClain, it’s his make-or-break season, by this time next year he’ll be entrenched as a starter or probably not with the team anymore.
And it’s not like the kid (still just 22) is bad, he’s been at least average in his first couple of years, so our playoff hopes won’t be single-handedly derailed by McClain’s play in 2012, altough he would give them a boost if he elevates his game.
I really think McLain stands to benefit the most by the Coaching change, from Dennis Allen’s scheming and game-planning, to Jason Tarver and Johnny Holland’s experience with LB’s, 55 should be ready to play and reach his potential.
April 21st, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Plunk,
He will probably be the BPA at pick #95 now, but I doubt Reggie will take him there, if he’s still there when we pick in the 4th he would be hard to pass up.
He did punch a cop though, so he could be looking at some jail time. Hell he could far alot farther than the 4th the more I think about it
April 21st, 2012 at 2:52 pm
McClain is a meathead.
The end
April 21st, 2012 at 2:52 pm
McClain = DHB of last offseason. 90% of people on this blog were talkin schit about DHB and already wrote him off. I have a feeling McClain will prove the haters wrong this year.
No one knows the whole story about what happened in Bama last year. McClain by all accounts was a hard worker and film junkie coming out of college.
April 21st, 2012 at 3:10 pm
http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/42589/raiders-draft-picks-yield-early-treasure#comments
Nice article on the Raiders draft this year
April 21st, 2012 at 3:23 pm
ChiSox entering the 9th with a perfect game on the line. Philip Humber pitching; just struck out the first batter and popped up the second. One out to go…
April 21st, 2012 at 3:37 pm
111. Good article about the RAIDERS, except for that part about people snickering about the RAIDERS starting the draft in the 3rd round. Memo to BSPN : True football personnel don’t snicker, only your supposed “experts” on your NFL programs, along with our Kell and Sully snicker like little schoolgirls about anything to do with our RAIDERS!
April 21st, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Humber-lievable.
April 21st, 2012 at 4:03 pm
I am pumped for that perfect game but that strike three was highly questionable
April 21st, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Raiderjambo Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 3:37 pm
111. Good article about the RAIDERS, except for that part about people snickering about the RAIDERS starting the draft in the 3rd round. Memo to BSPN : True football personnel don’t snicker, only your supposed “experts” on your NFL programs, along with our Kell and Sully snicker like little schoolgirls about anything to do with our RAIDERS!
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The pundits can snicker all they want. Trading a lst and 2nd rounder for a proven established elite Q was a no brainer. The Raiders desperately needed a solid Q and could not develop one if all their collective lives depended on it. Not only do we not have to wait around and hope some Q develops, he already KNOWS the league. I would do that deal 100 out of 100 times. I think you guys are REALLY overvaluing a few players tho. Chapman certainly. Sean Spence will probably be there when we pick in the 3rd round. He seems a pretty solid choice. I like Egnew the TE at 95.
April 21st, 2012 at 4:44 pm
McClain really has not been very good. As Marley said this is his make or break year. McClain, his posse and his agent may think that he still has plenty of options if he doesn’t pan out here but if Dennis Allen, Tarver and Johnnie Holland can’t make an NFL quality LB out of him no one can. And the league knows this. His only option then will be back in Alabama playing cards against Jachumpus.
April 21st, 2012 at 5:08 pm
You really think if we cut him next year he won’t find a job? I have a feeling the Ravens would scoop him up and let Ray Ray whip him in shape and have McClain ready to take over that ILB spot.
I also have a feeling he will make all you haters eat your words just like my MUP DHB did last year.
April 21st, 2012 at 5:18 pm
realtruraider Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 5:08 pm
You really think if we cut him next year he won’t find a job?
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I think Johnnie Holland is going to turn him into a top notch player. McClain improved as the year went on. Barely, but he did improve. It’s now time to make the quantum leap from mediocre player to true NFL ILB.
April 21st, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Interesting article on the draft by Espn. Its starting to look up because the Reggime is taking a long-term approach. I like what they did in GB with Aaron Rodgers, letting him sit for while, learn the ropes and the team and then let him loose once their vet was thru. It looks like we have a chance to do that with Terrel Pryor. Hopefully TP siezes the opportunity to redshirt it like Rodgers. TP with some seasoning, and his great speed could be lethal.
April 21st, 2012 at 5:57 pm
I also like that we got a 20 point bump in the Quarterback rating from our previous QB.
April 21st, 2012 at 6:03 pm
If McClain can get out of legal trouble, (starting to look like a chaz schilens-like persistent issue), I think he can really improve. I have not forgot the flahses of brilliance he showed his first year (good-by card delivered to Sproles), and I realize he was injured his scond year. With some good coaching and luck legally/injury wise, he could be solid.
April 21st, 2012 at 6:19 pm
You look at guys like Beason or Laurinaitis and you see leaders of the defense who came in and played very well out of the gate, and demonstrated work ethic and commitment. With McClain the image that comes to mind is a grinning knucklehead handcuffed and being pushed into a police car.
April 21st, 2012 at 6:41 pm
raidertalk Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 5:57 pm
I also like that we got a 20 point bump in the Quarterback rating from our previous QB.
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Let’s look at that twenty point bump: one guy demonstrates commitment and dedication, puts in the work for a year and a half, and another guy who just comes off the couch after a year drinking mai tai’s. There’s a word for that: it’s called talent.
April 21st, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 6:19 pm
You look at guys like Beason or Laurinaitis and you see leaders of the defense who came in and played very well out of the gate, and demonstrated work ethic and commitment. With McClain the image that comes to mind is a grinning knucklehead handcuffed and being pushed into a police car.
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Do you think RoMac is gone after this year?
If he gets convicted, he definitely will be suspended.
He might do time, but I dobut it.
If not guilty, he still will most likely pay a settlement (another) to the dude he shot at.
This could be a big distractor; but he could look at football as his escape from the legal issues and beast it.
This is the year of McClain’s life. This is year he is tested ON and OFF the field. Can he bring the foucs and performance that we’ve been waiting on, or will he buckle under the wieght of everything?
April 21st, 2012 at 6:49 pm
There’s a word for that: it’s called talent.
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True that! It how the coaches all of the sudden said “thats a Real quarterback.”
I like Jcamp though good transition guy and probably the perfect backup QB. With culter’s injury hist, he’ll get a shot at chicago.
Funny though with all the complaints that “he’s never had the same coahces two years in row,” he took the first ticket out of town instead of sticking with Saunders
April 21st, 2012 at 6:51 pm
I can’t wait until we get rid of this jackhole.
April 21st, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Lefty12 Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 12:53 pm
I don’t understand why Curry doesn’t play the middle and Mclain the outside?
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Because Curry is even dumber than McClain and you need some smarts to play MLB.
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What us it with these type of guys? Why are they so dumb? They went to school. It’s almost like the ignorance is breed in them.
April 21st, 2012 at 6:58 pm
115. Agreed, but that kid was dominant today. When a guy pitches like that he’s going to get the benefit of the doubt every time.
April 21st, 2012 at 6:59 pm
Morilla Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 6:51 pm
I can’t wait until we get rid of this jackhole.
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Naw, I think Reggie Mc is stayin for a couple years.
April 21st, 2012 at 7:04 pm
J R Myers Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Lefty12 Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 12:53 pm
I don’t understand why Curry doesn’t play the middle and Mclain the outside?
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Because Curry is even dumber than McClain and you need some smarts to play MLB.
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What us it with these type of guys? Why are they so dumb? They went to school. It’s almost like the ignorance is breed in them.
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They “went” to school. Let’s just say they didn’t pay attention or got degrees in pottery.
McClain has had issues starting all the way back to his college days. Do some searches from bama fans. They guy has serious psychological problems. Even ask Taider fans that go to games and try to interact with him. He’s an a$$hole. He’s not a team guy. He stands to the side in team breakdowns. He shoves little kids away. This type of behavior would probably be overlooked if he was a monster on the field, but he’s not. He’s a sociopath.
April 21st, 2012 at 7:06 pm
Funny though with all the complaints that “he’s never had the same coahces two years in row,” he took the first ticket out of town instead of sticking with Saunders
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Campbell had no hope of playing here. Carson Palmer has been remarkably durable, and he is one tough hombre. The beating Palmer took in the 2nd half of the Green Bay game proved that to me. With Pryor as the heir apparent, Campbell did the right thing and go somewhere behind a Q who is injury prone.
April 21st, 2012 at 7:11 pm
I have to agree with Morilla in #131. McClain gets one more chance here. If he doesn’t show improvement this next year, I don’t know what will happen to him. Sure, someone else might take a shot at him, but he does have issues.
April 21st, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Yeah Seymour, this year is his atonement year. If he flops again, he has to go. And he seriously needs to work on his head.
April 21st, 2012 at 7:21 pm
Its wierd, when the draft coverage the year we took Mcclain, NOTHING was said about all these legal issues. Everyone said Al did the right thing to address the Defense and McClain was the best MLB/ILB that year. I hope Rolando Calrissian realizes that this is his year for redemption.
April 21st, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 7:06 pm
Funny though with all the complaints that “he’s never had the same coahces two years in row,” he took the first ticket out of town instead of sticking with Saunders
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Campbell had no hope of playing here. Carson Palmer has been remarkably durable, and he is one tough hombre. The beating Palmer took in the 2nd half of the Green Bay game proved that to me. With Pryor as the heir apparent, Campbell did the right thing and go somewhere behind a Q who is injury prone.
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Yeah, I’m a fan of Palmer. Was at the Bears game saw him against that D. He rolled with the punches for about the first three quarters, then I could see him “smell blood” looked like he saw their D wear out and knew when/where to strike.
April 21st, 2012 at 7:33 pm
THe SHARKS CHOKED .. HAD the lead with 10 minutes left .. just needed to keep playing hard rest of the way instead they started playing prevent.. like they had freakin 4 goal lead or something … n allowed easy couple of Goals
April 21st, 2012 at 7:47 pm
They still play Hockey?
Who knew!!!
April 21st, 2012 at 7:51 pm
McClain will be the most improved Raider here next season.
The man had Chuck B and Hue Jackson leading him last year, with rookie coaches like Biekert and Rod Wood surrounding the defense.
It was easily the single-worst collection of coaching talent MAYBE EVER. A DC who was out of the league the year before, than out of the league the year after. A HC who took a job as sometype of assistant DB coach. Rookies everywhere who were promptly canned and not rehired by anybody.
If our coaches last year were players, we had Nick Miller, Jeff Otis, and Clarence Love.
April 21st, 2012 at 8:30 pm
’sup Vegas.
I agree with ya. RoMac is going to be fine. Right now he seems to be the blog Whipping boy of the month. Curious thing about Raider fan…at least on this blog. A lot of them like to eat their own. Russell, McFadden, DHB and now McClain. It don’t take long to turn on ‘em.
Wanna run em out of town on a rail halfway through their rookie season.
Maybe he was surrounded by some questionable coaches as you state. Hopefully Allen and Tarver & Co can get him back on track. The guy is Big, nasty and has surprising coverage ability for his size.
Sure, there were some moments where he drove me crazy last year, just like everybody else. Getting juked by Stafford, and a play in Buffalo where he just appeared to be jogging. I was disgusted like everybody else.
However, I don’t think he was every really healthy, all of last year. When Jerry was reporting from training camp last year he always mentioned the vets like Seymour getting the day off. Then he would say Rolando McClain also sat out.
Seemed odd to me. I think he had a troublesome knee or something, that Oakland, in their secretive ways, were trying to hide.
This is a big year for Rolando, and I think many Raider fans are going to be pleasantly surprised. Lie DMac in ‘10 and DHB last year, RoBeast breaks out in ‘12.
April 21st, 2012 at 8:42 pm
The most important thing for Rolando McClain, IMO is the guy needs to grow up. He’s only what 23 or 24. Something like that. If he doesn’t, it’s going to sabotage his NFL career, and it’s not going to end well.
The guy needs to move his family out of the old neighborhood, and quit running with his old friends. Time to grow up.
This latest lawsuit settlement is nothing new. I remember it before he was drafted. He got in a fight and hit some frat guy with his car.
There have been other incidents as well. Last offseason shots were fired at a vehicle he was in. Remember that? Had something to do with his sister. Then he tried to buy a gun.
Now this incident about a fight, and firing a gun next to some dudes head. Unbelievably only a misdemeanor in Ala, so I don’t see him doing any jail time or feeling Roger’s wrath too seriously. Another settlement coming.
However, that awful picture of a smiling Rolando in handcuffs is an embarrassment to the organization.
This type of behavior cannot continue. This is what will derail his career. Not missed tackles and blown assignments.
It’s time to grow up and be a professional.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Buckeyeraider,
Excellent Post !
Regarding McClain, follow this link; it’s extremely insightful. The part about high intelligence: I think writers, coaches, etc. mistake athletic ability for IQ:
http://blog.al.com/tide-source/2010/04/community_helps_alabamas_rolan.html
McClain’s troubles go way beyond coaching. I have said enough about him. I doubt whether he will with us this season.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:00 pm
I doubt whether he will be ** with us this season.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:01 pm
I doubt whether he will be ** with us beyond** this season.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Good to hear from you Buck.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:06 pm
I believe he will be with us and we will be glad he still is!
April 21st, 2012 at 9:08 pm
RoMac showed some flashes as a rookie, including drawing raves from the Raider Nation for his TKO of lil Darren Sproles.
Last year by all accounts, was a disappointment. Didn’t seem to play up to his potential. Hopefully we can write it off as the old sophmore slump.
Hopefully he puts his legal problems and/or injuries behind him and gets his personal life in order and becomes the leader of this defense we all envisioned.
He’s got a new, bright young coaching staff to work with, and from the looks of the pictures from the recent minicamp, he appears to be slimmed down and in great shape.
I’m looking for big things from #55 this year.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Vegas,
Been wanting to ask ya what you think/know about Mat Latos, the pitcher the Reds acquired from San Diego.
Cincy gave up a lot to get him, but the guys supposed to have great stuff.
He got rocked in his Reds debut. Probably a bit of culture shock going from pitcher’s park in SD to relatively cozy GABP.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:42 pm
So injuries and poor coaching account for Slow’s whiff on Stafford, jog in Buffalo, and arrest in Bama, huh ?
Now that Hue, Beikert and Bresnahan are gone – it’s ROBEAST time !
Allen and Tarver will have the ROBEAST running faster than Usain Bolt. The ROBEAST is going to make Butkus, Lambert and Lewis look like pansies that moved in slow motion.
Yessiree, Bob. Ain’t no doubt about it !
In other news, JaMoron Russell, now in tip-top shape, properly coached and motivated – is ready to make a fool out of anyone that had the audacity to think he was a bust.
April 21st, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Brahs that Jones/Evans fight was weak
Jones toyed with that midget then refused to finish him because he’s kind to small folks
Got the Coyotes / Blackhawks rocking the 86′ Plasma, a honie is cooking up some Kettle Korn for overtime
Them homies getting loose, word
April 21st, 2012 at 9:58 pm
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sit on my toy and make it twirl
smoke a little ganja boom boom
passout in the middle of the room
three hundred pounds and counting wow
let’s rock you world and drink it now
But I feel a duece growing inside me
so gotta go and drop it and a wee wee
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NOW WATCH ME DROP THAT DUECE
April 21st, 2012 at 10:11 pm
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Thanks for the respect and props, your hard work to win my approval is recognized by the Certified Platinum Posse and noted
Keep up the effort, minion-in-training, and someday you’ll be an Official Beeech Diggity Dawg Minion
But remember what got you here – lots of hard, hard work
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April 21st, 2012 at 11:48 pm
Saturday Nite, and the Dumb Beeeech playa, is still here talking to himself
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:17 am
[...] McClain reaches settlement in lawsuit Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain reportedly reached a settlement in a lawsuit that stems from a 2008 incident in which a student accused McClain of hitting him with a vehichle and physical assault. Next up for McClain is a trial May 17 on ch… [...]
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:31 am
Mayock calls Vontaze Burfict a “non-draftable kid”
Posted by Evan Silva on April 19, 2012, 3:31 PM EDT
Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict began “draft season” rated as a first-round pick, at least according to January mock drafts from guys like ESPN’s Todd McShay. Three months later, there’s legitimate doubt about whether Burfict will be drafted at all.
NFL Network’s Mike Mayock doesn’t think there’s a whole lot left to talk about. He has Burfict rated as an undrafted free agent.
“I put his tape on with absolutely zero preconceived notions,” Mayock explained in a Thursday conference call with media. “I watched three tapes and really didn’t like him as a football player.
“I think he’s a non-draftable kid. For me, he’s a free agent.”
The common misconception with Burfict is that his problems occurred during the pre-draft process, when Burfict bombed at the Combine and again at his Pro Day. As Mayock has explained, however, Burfict’s fall occurred during games. He’s just not a good player.
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:25 am
Buck,
Latos is a big-strong power pitcher (hard splitty or sinker I believe) with a major attitude issue.
I do know San Diego let him go deep in games a lot, and rack up 115+ pitches in games (rare these days as we know).
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:36 am
Interesting graph on drafted All-Pro’s by teams:
http://www.cleveland.com/datacentral/index.ssf/2012/04/new_england_patriots_best_clev.html
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:52 am
per Adam Schefter
Former Raiders cornerback Chris Johnson is scheduled to visit the New York Jets on Monday.
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 am
St Louis Rams OT Jason Smith has restructured his deal with a paycut. So has Chiefs DE Tyson Jackson, remember him 3rd overall? Both are going to make roughly half of what their rookie deals promised them GTD.
Now I really wish RoMac hadn’t gotten paid his money up front.
April 22nd, 2012 at 8:10 am
http://blog.al.com/live/2012/04/stem_cell_injections_offered_b.html
RoMac getting stem cell injections in his knee.
April 22nd, 2012 at 8:51 am
Tyvon Branch was at my local Raider bar last night about 1 mile from me, I found that on Twitter about an hour too late. Romig’s Tavern gettin the love from the Raiders, and showin it back. Branch ate and drank for free all night
April 22nd, 2012 at 8:51 am
Oh oh…Kell posting late at night (late for someone his age anyway) again…I’m very worried about his drinking habits of late…Malt liquor…Vodka in plastic jugs…Not good at all.
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:26 am
The A’s released a guy who just threw a perfect game.. Nice work bean..
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:44 am
Pretty good Monty Poole interview with Mark Davis here:
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_20451970/monte-poole-oakland-raiders-owner-mark-davis-moving
Mark says if an Oakland deal can’t be reached, he’s interested in the “Camp Parks area in Dublin.” Assuming he’s not planning to move the team to Ireland, could anyone fill me in on where this is?
April 22nd, 2012 at 10:14 am
RaiderDuck Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:44 am
Mark says if an Oakland deal can’t be reached, he’s interested in the “Camp Parks area in Dublin.” Assuming he’s not planning to move the team to Ireland, could anyone fill me in on where this is?
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It is east of SF/Oak by about 30 miles where highways 580 and 680 intersect. Kind of similar to what the Whiners did moving out to the burbs. Problem is humans are moving into the urban areas and out of the burbs.
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:02 am
Great article,YA.Thanks.
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:11 am
Good morning, Lefty
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:16 am
Money Ball is garbage.
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Marks Hair Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:26 am
The A’s released a guy who just threw a perfect game.. Nice work bean..
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:17 am
CooCooKell, did you see the photos NBC released of Zimmermann’s bloody head? Case closed, he was standing his ground. Next time think before you follow Al Sharpton & J Jackson down a path of idiocy.
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:20 am
Good afternoon fellas.
I agree Lefty, that was a nice link YA.
That would help explain some of the Slowlando talk from last year. The guy was trying to play on a high ankle sprain and gimpy knee. I hope this stem cell treatment works.
Too many fans are writing him off as a bust already. They made the same mistake with McFadden and DHB, after their first two seasons.
Rolando bouncing back from an underwhelming sophomore season and continuing to improve is one of the biggest keys to this years defense, IMO.
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:26 am
Zimmerman wasn’t being attacked when he called 911. He followed Martin in spite of the 911 operator telling him not to (What was he going to do? Place the kid under citizen’s arrest?). Zimmerman was armed. Martin was not.
If anything, wasn’t Trayvon Martin “standing his ground”?
The narrative in the Trayvon Martin case is so f***ed I don’t know where to begin.
First of all, it doesn’t matter if Zimmerman was a racist or not. What mattered is that he, an armed assailant, followed Martin in spite of direct instructions from the 911 operators to not do so. At that point, it doesn’t matter what Martin was doing. Zimmerman was NOT being directly threatened. He should not have been in that situation in the first place, and as a result of HIS actions, an unarmed child is dead.
And just because Zimmerman is not 100% Caucasian does NOT mean he’s not a racist. The racial tension between blacks and hispanics is well-documented.
The biggest issue with the Trayon Martin case is that the authorities showed up to a crime scene where a dude named Zimmerman claimed to have killed a black kid in self-defense, and they didn’t bother to investigate.
Can we imagine what would have happened if Martin managed to pry the gun away from Zimmerman in an ensuing struggle, assuming he was merely an armed assailant (which he was), and Zimmerman ended up dead? How different would the narrative be? Why wasn’t Trayvon Martin standing his ground, when an armed man who was NOT a police officer or authority of any kind CLEARLY followed and attempted to “apprehend” HIM?
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:30 am
hope & change
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The college class of 2012 is in for a rude welcome to the world of work.
A weak labor market already has left half of young college graduates either jobless or underemployed in positions that don’t fully use their skills and knowledge.
Young adults with bachelor’s degrees are increasingly scraping by in lower-wage jobs — waiter or waitress, bartender, retail clerk or receptionist, for example — and that’s confounding their hopes a degree would pay off despite higher tuition and mounting student loans
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:32 am
Can we imagine if a black man followed a white child, and shot him?
He’d be under the gawdamned jail.
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:33 am
You weren’t there so you don’t know if he kept following him after 911 told him stop or if he retreated to his car. You don’t know so shut your hole and let the process play out. If he is guilty i’ll be the first to call for life in prison. 911 said dont follow and Zimmerman said “ok”
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YoungAmerican Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:26 am
Zimmerman wasn’t being attacked when he called 911. He followed Martin in spite of the 911 operator telling him not to
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:34 am
CooCooKell, how many blk on blk killings occured in Chicago in 2012? Not a peep from your fake Reverend’s or anybody else about that. Not a single outcry…
Oh well
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:34 am
BrownStains,
People like you are 0bama’s greatest asset. Thank-you.
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:37 am
CooCooMunster,
0hbama has the worst economic record since Jimmy Carter. Did your libtard blog or CNN tell you that?
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KoolKell Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:34 am
BrownStains,
People like you are 0bama’s greatest asset
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:39 am
You don’t know so shut your hole and let the process play out.
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I could say the same to you, MB.
After he said “OK”, he said the kid ran and he didn’t know where he was. So how did the kid go from “running away” to dead at the hands of George Zimmerman, who was trying to find him?
Was Trayvon Martin trying to assault Zimmerman, an armed man, with a bag of Skittles?
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:40 am
Unfortunately, those questions might be much easier to answer if the cops that arrived at the scene had done their jobs instead of saying “Self defense? That makes sense.” and letting Zimmerman go.
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:40 am
Well I said I dont know but YOU said he followed him. So who is making stuff up????? When you pull your head out of your anus please let me know.
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YoungAmerican Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:39 am
You don’t know so shut your hole and let the process play out.
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I could say the same to you, MB.
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:41 am
Btw, I watched the Detroit game last nite.
I want to say, I was wrong about DHB. He’s the biggest, fastest, powerful, possession, WR I can remember.
I think he will be even better this year.
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:42 am
So now you know the cops didn’t do their jobs? lmao
Reminds me of the beer summit our marxist in chief had to have.
#stupid
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YoungAmerican Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:40 am
Unfortunately, those questions might be much easier to answer if the cops that arrived at the scene had done their jobs
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:43 am
He was following him. He said so in the 911 call.
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:46 am
Yes and they told him stop and he said OK.
So now what? You don’t know if he followed or if he retreated.
We established this already. Do you wanna keep going in circles?
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YoungAmerican Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:43 am
He was following him. He said so in the 911 call.
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:48 am
Young, if you keep talking “stupidly” we are going to have to have a beer summit.
Ok?
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:50 am
i bet zimmerman didnt even warn that boy that he had a pistol before he killed him
grown ass man getting punked by a boy and then shoots him what a sorry a** m****f*****
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:50 am
Pretty well-documented that the cops did not investigate properly. Among other things, they didn’t recover the call logs from Martin’s phone that show he had called his girlfriend AFTER Zimmerman had made the 911 call. Martin’s family had to do that.
Sanford’s police department had a long record of sloppy police work. There’s a reason Sanford’s police chief is on a “leave of absence”.
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:53 am
So if you had a strange guy following you and you beat him up, isn’t that “standing your ground”?
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:55 am
I want to say, I was wrong about DHB. He’s the biggest, fastest, powerful, possession, WR I can remember.
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He’s learned to attack the ball, which is definitely a good sign.
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:59 am
Good morning,KK
April 22nd, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Lefty #181, ok, we kool?
April 22nd, 2012 at 12:03 pm
1 down 1 to go.
April 22nd, 2012 at 12:10 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Lefty #181, ok, we kool?
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Always.
April 22nd, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Buckeye.the fact he was playing on bum wheels will be completely overlooked by many because they have made up their minds they want him released.Too often facts are completely ignored on here while opinions rule the day.
April 22nd, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Chronic knee pain WOULD explain McClain’s poor pad level.
Regardless, I expect improvement from him this season. If Dennis Allen can make Joe Mays look as good as he did last season, surely he’s got something in mind for McClain.
April 22nd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
McPain looked wounded to me quite a bit last year. Not sure if it was his ankle or knee or both or the bum ankle flared up the knee but he def seemed injured.
Now if he wasn’t acting like a tool last year maybe he’d get more slack…
April 22nd, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Most definately McClain was hurt, I remember the commentators even pointing that out. Obvious limp in quite a few games.
I really hope he doesn’t have a bum knee or the Raiders are gonna have to dig deep to find a suitable replacement.
I’m happy to hear he is with his teamates and feeling better.
How the heck does YA find those articles?
April 22nd, 2012 at 1:21 pm
Now if he wasn’t acting like a tool last year maybe he’d get more slack…
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Agree 100%,however it shouldn’t make any difference IF what he does off the field doesn’t effect what he does on it.
April 22nd, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Good article YA, Its amazing that you find storys that you never heard of by searching these comments. Cork and Jerry really need to step there game up. This is the type of news they should be breaking, with all there sources and stuff, lol
April 22nd, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Interesting article by Poole on M Davis. Looks like MD is looking to stay in the bay area.
If they stay, they need to do something like Oakland live. I came for a game, my girl her sister and her bro. After the game we were combing Oak-town for a spot to get some drinks and food.
Four people with $ to spend searching all over and nothing. We ended up hitting a burrito spot off the Fruitvale.
You would think with 60,000 people there, about 8 times a year–they could put some bars and restraunts walking distance from the Bart…
April 22nd, 2012 at 1:39 pm
I think MLB is a tough position for a rookie. You have to be able to read Offense’s. That takes time.
April 22nd, 2012 at 2:02 pm
MistaBrown Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:37 am
CooCooMunster,
0hbama has the worst economic record since Jimmy Carter. Did your libtard blog or CNN tell you that?
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Conservative policies are the ones that caused the latest economic catastrophe. Conservative policies were the ones that directly caused the great depression. Conservative policies thwarted the moderate economic growth policies which is why we are still mired in slow economic growth. Only an imbecile doesn’t understand this.
April 22nd, 2012 at 2:09 pm
BrownStains = Imbecile you are speaking of.
But, you can’t help it.
April 22nd, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Metta may face a suspension for the first game or two of the playoffs for that cheapshot.
April 22nd, 2012 at 2:42 pm
#168 –
Not Money Ball … Monkey Balls!
April 22nd, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Metta “I need more anger management classes” world peace Is a total disgrace. What a tool!
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain turned to stem- cell therapy to deal with the aches and pains that come with being a professional football player, the Mobile Press-Register reported Sunday.
According to the newspaper, McClain, who missed only one game last season but was hampered by knee pain and an ankle injury, had stem cells taken from his own fat and injected into his knee and leg. McClain credits the procedure for helping him do what he needs to do to prepare for the 2012 season.
“It feels a lot better,” McClain told the newspaper, adding he has been able to work out “with hardly any pain at all.”
Jason R. Williams, the radiologist who performed the procedure in Alabama, called the experimental therapy “the future of medicine.” However, the newspaper also reported that the FDA has warned consumers about the possible pitfalls of stem-cell treatments.
“There is a potential safety risk when you put cells in an area where they are not performing the same biological function as they were when in their original location in the body,” said Stephanie Simek, deputy director of the FDA’s Office of Cellular, Tissue and Gene Therapies, in a statement.
The newspaper reported that McClain and fellow University of Alabama product Marquis Maze have sought the treatment. Peyton Manning, who recently joined the Denver Broncos after missing the 2011 season with neck issues, reportedly also had a similar procedure outside of the country.
While McClain might be feeling healthier, he has other issue to contend with this offseason. The Birmingham News reported earlier this month that the two-year NFL veteran settled with an Alabama student who claimed McClain struck him with a vehicle and physically assaulted him.
According to the News, McClain also is facing a May 17 trial after allegedly firing a gun in an altercation with a man in November.
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I hope next time we see McClain in the news is because he is going to the probowl!
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Seymour, the Federal Reserve was established in 1913.
Since then it has been all Keynesian economics.
You are barking up the wrong tree.
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Politicians of all stripes love the Federal Reserve, it makes them rich.
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:12 pm
“There is a potential safety risk when you put cells in an area where they are not performing the same biological function as they were when in their original location in the body,” said Stephanie Simek, deputy director of the FDA’s Office of Cellular, Tissue and Gene Therapies, in a statement.
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Gross–McClain, the best genetically modified linebacker in Raiders history.
Rolando McMutant
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Does that mean that McClain’s knees will start performing “other biological functions”???
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
April 21st, 2012 at 7:51 pm
McClain will be the most improved Raider here next season.
The man had Chuck B and Hue Jackson leading him last year, with rookie coaches like Biekert and Rod Wood surrounding the defense.
It was easily the single-worst collection of coaching talent MAYBE EVER. A DC who was out of the league the year before, than out of the league the year after. A HC who took a job as sometype of assistant DB coach. Rookies everywhere who were promptly canned and not rehired by anybody.
If our coaches last year were players, we had Nick Miller, Jeff Otis, and Clarence Love.
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My God. STFU ALREADY! They were two games away from still earning a playoff spot…They were a .500 FREAKING TEAM!!!!!
Need I remind you of the 2-14 years.
Look, its over with. Had they won the San Diego game , Hue Jackson would still be here.lll
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:18 pm
I love it when the talking heads say that the Constitution is a living document, like it changes itself. Powerful men change it for their own benefit.
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:19 pm
MistaBrown Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:30 am
hope & change
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The college class of 2012 is in for a rude welcome to the world of work.
A weak labor market already has left half of young college graduates either jobless or underemployed in positions that don’t fully use their skills and knowledge.
Young adults with bachelor’s degrees are increasingly scraping by in lower-wage jobs — waiter or waitress, bartender, retail clerk or receptionist, for example — and that’s confounding their hopes a degree would pay off despite higher tuition and mounting student loans
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idiocy and naivete = thinking a republican is any different, or a democrat, then arguing using libtards .
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Twocents Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:18 pm
I love it when the talking heads say that the Constitution is a living document, like it changes itself. Powerful men change it for their own benefit.
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Its a goddamn piece of paper
-George W. Bush
It has been run over countless times, especially by the current and previous Administrations.
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:23 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:50 am
Pretty well-documented that the cops did not investigate properly. Among other things, they didn’t recover the call logs from Martin’s phone that show he had called his girlfriend AFTER Zimmerman had made the 911 call. Martin’s family had to do that.
Sanford’s police department had a long record of sloppy police work. There’s a reason Sanford’s police chief is on a “leave of absence”.
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Pretty well documented that sloppy work should pretty much exonerate Zimmerman
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Given McBozLain’s bad knee, foot and ankle and brain it’s wise for our GM to consider either picking up a viable MLB starter either from remaining FAs, draft or other team’s final cuts.
We need depth at this key position.
April 22nd, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Twocents, by the people for the people.
April 22nd, 2012 at 4:13 pm
KoolKell, so if the majority of the people want to make war, that’s okay with you? If the majority says it’s okay to enslave some people, that’s okay with you?
If the majority of the people are a bunch of homicidal sociopaths, well that’s okay with you.
April 22nd, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Slavery was ended by the people.
April 22nd, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Today, most people believe that they are entitled to other peoples production. My, how times have changed.
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Twocents Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Today, most people believe that they are entitled to other peoples production. My, how times have changed.
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Myth perpetrated by the 1% and generated by the 95% of media they own in the U.S. and spewed back by non’thinking zombie rightists whi don;t realize or care their party has been bought by said multi-national Corporations.
Too bad they don’t think or ask.
Soon enough, they won’t have to.
Or be allowed.
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:05 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Slavery was ended by the people.
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Slavery was used as war propaganda by the North to justify a costly war against abunch of Sothern land owners who didn’t want to pay taxes.
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:07 pm
In raider news, I’m sure someone mentioned this…
Raider Nation-Station
The Chronicles Vic Tafur reports Oakland Raider MLB Rolando McClain underwent stem-cell therapy to address chronic pain in his knee and ankle this offseason.
“I’ve been having two seasons of nagging pain in my knee,” McClain told the Birmingham Press-Register.
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Twocents Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Today, most people believe that they are entitled to other peoples production. My, how times have changed.
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Myth perpetrated by the 1% and generated by the 95% of media they own in the U.S. and spewed back by non’thinking zombie rightists whi don;t realize or care their party has been bought by said multi-national Corporations.
Too bad they don’t think or ask.
Soon enough, they won’t have to.
Or be allowed.
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BS.
I’ll keep my money. Period. No politics involved.
I don’t need to send it to the California capital, or in particular, the Federal Government.
Remind me as to why I should produce for those that don’t.
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:05 pm
KoolKell Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Slavery was ended by the people.
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Slavery was used as war propaganda by the North to justify a costly war against abunch of Sothern land owners who didn’t want to pay taxes.
Nnamdi21 Says:
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To the Feds? There was no Federal Tax then.
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Who do you mean? “Those who don’t”?
The poor who don’t have jobs because of the 1% shipping them off to maximize short term profit or the 26 billion dollar + multi-national Corps who pay zero taxes and take back BILLIONS in our tax money?
Dont be brain washed into hating poor minorities.
This is way beyond that now.
Our Government is rapidly becoming a Plutocracy.
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Who do you mean? “Those who don’t”?
The poor who don’t have jobs because of the 1% shipping them off to maximize short term profit or the 26 billion dollar + multi-national Corps who pay zero taxes and take back BILLIONS in our tax money?
Dont be brain washed into hating poor minorities.
This is way beyond that now.
Our Government is rapidly becoming a Plutocracy.
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I’m not brain washed…look around.
Our Government and some corporations has sucked the life blood from us.
If you think bigger Government is better, I can’t reason with you.
My wages, from the sweat of MY brow, SHOULD belong to ME.
The government has fixed it so that those that can work, don’t, because I do it for them.
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:19 pm
It reminds me of an article I read awhile ago. A young German girl asked her grandmother how it was that Hitler was able to take control of the country and commit such atrocities. She answered that it didn’t happen overnight. It was a slow process. Those that had been asleep and woke up, risked their lives if they spoke up. There were snitches that would turn them in to the authorities. They were never seen again.
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Later
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Repubs say its sponges like illegal immigrants causing our countries down fall and breaking the bank but in reality 2/3rds of illegal aliesn PAY Meicare and Soc Sec and contribute over $13 BILLION ayear to our taxes.
http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Illegal-immigrants-pay-billions-in-taxes-for-1870528.php
Its the massive ILLEGAL “vertically integrated” Corporations, billionaires and Gangster Bankers that are and continue to wage war on all of us.
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:24 pm
228. “The Government has fixed it so that those who can work don’t have to.”
Does it happen? Yes. Is it the problem? No.
THATS divisive propaganda.
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Why do you pay money to your state and local government?
So they can return it to you in the form of services. Health care, roads, schools, defense, police, emergency services, environmental and consumer protection, etc..
What does the government use it for right now? Lining the pockets of their corporate benefactors in the form of no-bid contracts.
The people who want you to believe that all your tax money goes to lazy jobless minorities are the same corporate benefactors. And now they want that small percentage of your tax dollars, too.
Cut out the endless, multi-trillion dollar wars. Cut out the massive subsidies to big business that KILL competition instead of encouraging it. Cut out the War on Drugs. Repeal NAFTA and other similar trade agreements.
Do those things and the deficit disappears.
Personally? I don’t care if businesses have a low tax rate. But if they plan on shipping their jobs overseas, tax the hell out of them. Why should they exploit the American marketplace without contributing to the country the way the rest of us are obligated to?
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:39 pm
And I would add, that if these “government services” were really such a great deal, why do they have to be provided at the point of a gun?
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:45 pm
You want a free market? Well, a free market is hinged on competition, innovation, and job opportunity. Those things are being destroyed at the hands of politicians who are not elected by us – they are bought up by the highest bidder.
Is it competition when the US government subsidizes companies like Monsanto and Cargill over independent farmers?
Where is the innovation when the US subsidizes companies like BP and Exxon so they can continue their business practices, yet invests a fraction of that amount in startup energy companies?
Where is the job opportunity when the US government has not just legalized, but ACTIVELY ENCOURAGES corporations to ship jobs overseas, where they can pay workers sweatshop wages?
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:47 pm
All it really takes to turn this country around is a mere 20% of the people to say we’ve had enough. We can’t beat the bastrds with violence, we just have to opt out of the BS and set our own course.
I truly believe that the majority of people, if awakened, will opt for freedom and self-sufficiency over a totalitarian state.
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:51 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Why do you pay money to your state and local government?
So they can return it to you in the form of services. Health care, roads, schools, defense, police, emergency services, environmental and consumer protection, etc..
What does the government use it for right now? Lining the pockets of their corporate benefactors in the form of no-bid contracts.
The people who want you to believe that all your tax money goes to lazy jobless minorities are the same corporate benefactors. And now they want that small percentage of your tax dollars, too.
Cut out the endless, multi-trillion dollar wars. Cut out the massive subsidies to big business that KILL competition instead of encouraging it. Cut out the War on Drugs. Repeal NAFTA and other similar trade agreements.
Do those things and the deficit disappears.
Personally? I don’t care if businesses have a low tax rate. But if they plan on shipping their jobs overseas, tax the hell out of them. Why should they exploit the American marketplace without contributing to the country the way the rest of us are obligated to?
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+1…Very well said YA.
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:52 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:45 pm
You want a free market? Well, a free market is hinged on competition, innovation, and job opportunity. Those things are being destroyed at the hands of politicians who are not elected by us – they are bought up by the highest bidder.
Is it competition when the US government subsidizes companies like Monsanto and Cargill over independent farmers?
Where is the innovation when the US subsidizes companies like BP and Exxon so they can continue their business practices, yet invests a fraction of that amount in startup energy companies?
Where is the job opportunity when the US government has not just legalized, but ACTIVELY ENCOURAGES corporations to ship jobs overseas, where they can pay workers sweatshop wages?
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YA killin it!
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:55 pm
Twocents Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:47 pm
All it really takes to turn this country around is a mere 20% of the people to say we’ve had enough. We can’t beat the bastrds with violence, we just have to opt out of the BS and set our own course.
I truly believe that the majority of people, if awakened, will opt for freedom and self-sufficiency over a totalitarian state.
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Self Sufficiency is the most natural form of life.
We need Government to unite the whole, but their role should be secondary.
Government is a growing cancer that will eventually kill it’s host. (us)
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:14 pm
RaiderLen, those in government and those that suck up to them are truly parasites.
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:18 pm
Dont talk about KK, MR, and SeyGoen like that!
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Twocents Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:14 pm
RaiderLen, those in government and those that suck up to them are truly parasites.
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:18 pm
On a side note:
4 more days till the draft
Then OTA’s
Training camp
Preseason
Waivers
FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!
RRRRAAAAAAIIIIIIDDDDDDEEEEERRRRRRSSSSSSS
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:22 pm
I am really looking forward to preseason. We have a ton of guys that are going to have to show something and I’m rooting for all of them.
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:23 pm
With the 95th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select that big fat ass Chapman. NT Alabama.
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Twocents Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:14 pm
RaiderLen, those in government and those that suck up to them are truly parasites.
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Complicit…generations old.
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Less taxes and smaller govt are “conservative policies”. There’s no way those things can cause a depression or a recession. Wake up you retarded moron!
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Seymour Bush Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Conservative policies are the ones that caused the latest economic
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:28 pm
SeyGlen has watched radical left wing policies fail at every single try from J Carter to 0hbama and still blames conservative policies. Like an infant sh!tting his own diaper and then sticking his finger in a light socket.
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Mista, it was the conservative policies that screwed the economy. Lower taxes for the corporations and smaller government resulted in less money generated for basic services causing the federal government to borrow more money from China thus increasing the deficit and our economic problems. Even if you don’t understand or agree is no reason to call people names.
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:38 pm
YoungAmerican Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 5:45 pm
You want a free market? Well, a free market is hinged on competition, innovation, and job opportunity. Those things are being destroyed at the hands of politicians who are not elected by us – they are bought up by the highest bidder.
Is it competition when the US government subsidizes companies like Monsanto and Cargill over independent farmers?
Where is the innovation when the US subsidizes companies like BP and Exxon so they can continue their business practices, yet invests a fraction of that amount in startup energy companies?
Where is the job opportunity when the US government has not just legalized, but ACTIVELY ENCOURAGES corporations to ship jobs overseas, where they can pay workers sweatshop wages?
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Its funny, “government is supposed to work for the benefit of those its governs.” And yet some people are calling for “austerity” in the US. But when it came to the financial system failures, the Government enacted TARP to make sure the too-big-to-fail, instituions did not go down.
And yet for average people we need Austerity (cuts to basic services). The average people did not create this recession and now the average people have to pay for it. This recession did NOT happen because workers made too much money. It was deragulation of the “american dream” buying a house.
Basically those calling for “deficit reduction” are telling average people that they have to pay for the gambling of the wall street leaches
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:39 pm
The last time we had a robust economy with a shrinking deficit was during Clintons 8 years.
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Little GW was a coke whore who couldn’t even run his own business.
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Arkraider, you are talking nonsense. Government policy has been the same since the beginning of the last century.
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:44 pm
We have the highest corporate taxes in the world. Why dont you take a look how much the govt takes in and how they spend on garbage like Solyndra & GSA. For every doller the govt collects they spend 2.50.
When you educate yourself comeback and talk to me.
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Arkraider Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Mista, it was the conservative policies that screwed the economy. Lower taxes
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:48 pm
ArkRaider has his head firmly planted in his a$$.
While the govt spends 2.50 for every dollar they collect, he blames “smaller govt”.
Meanwhile radical left wing policies making every single measurable economic making things worse the last 3.5 years!
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:53 pm
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/03/usa-tax-corporate-idUSN1E7A11S520111103
30 US corporations paid no taxes ‘08-’10
When do the American people get to play by the same rules that American corporations do? After all, aren’t we supposed to believe that corporations are people?
Or do we have to hire lobbyists first?
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:54 pm
http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2008/08/13/study-tallies-corporations-not-paying-income-tax/
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Meanwhile radical left wing policies making every single measurable economic making things worse the last 3.5 years!
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Not only do people insist on talking politics here… they have to tell bald faced lies.
Pubs burned down their frat house and stomped on the hoses Dems were using to put out the fire… and now are bellyaching it is taking too long to fix it (while limiting the funds to rebuild.)
Thats EXACTLY what is going on right now… be honest.
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Twocents Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Arkraider, you are talking nonsense. Government policy has been the same since the beginning of the last century.
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Actually there has been an agressive systemic movement by the Corps that bought our Gov to destroy 40 yrs worth of Democratic safeguards.
Remember, we only let the Repubs rule the house and senate AFTER Dems threatened to take away their 2nd ammendments rights.
Joke on everyone with the signing of the Patriot Act. It effectively abolished the Bill of Rights.
Look what happn
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Your right Mista, maybe I am a simple guy. I sure don’t claim to know a lot about economic policies and the like. But what I do know is that in recent times the economy has done much better with a democrat in the white house, just like the economy is slowly getting better as we get away from the so called conservative policies of gwb. Just like the economy improved under Clinton. Who BTW eliminated the deficit, only to have Bush come in and run up the deficit with an ill advised war and economic policies that crashed our system.
That’s the way it seems to me.
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:59 pm
237. 238.
Agreed.
Smaller Government to the current powers that be means no Gov money for those who pay taxes, less regulations for white collar gangsters and maximum profit for the Corporation they bought.
The American Goverment.
April 22nd, 2012 at 7:05 pm
I blame “small government movement” as a contributing factor in our economic problems, but you seem to be blaming “poor people” for our economy problems.
What makes more sense?
April 22nd, 2012 at 7:19 pm
If there were no Government money, what would happen?
April 22nd, 2012 at 7:27 pm
Joke on everyone with the signing of the Patriot Act. It effectively abolished the Bill of Rights.
Look what happn
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True.
But what about my right to keep my production, and not give it over to the Government to use as political salve, without my say so.
The Government has it’s nose in my business, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights say’s it doesn’t belong there.
The Governmental Corporate dynamic I see looks like Facisim.
The Patriot Act was off the shelf legislation that was tweeked for the circumstance.
What does that tell you?
April 22nd, 2012 at 7:45 pm
The Real downfall started when we handed over the Congressional responsibility of our currency to private bankers.
That was almost 100 years ago.
Riddle me this, why are we borrowing money from a private banking cartel, when we the people are supposed to control it?
Why are we paying interest to a private corporation that runs a printing press for profit?
April 22nd, 2012 at 7:50 pm
I’m just a caveman. I was frozen and later thawed out by some of your scientists. Your world frightens and confuses me. Sometimes when I’m driving down the road in my BMW and hear the honking horns of your traffic I want to jump out…and run to the hills..or whatever.
April 22nd, 2012 at 7:54 pm
…sometimes when I get a message on one of your fax machines, I wonder “did little demons get inside and type this?”
I don’t know…I’m very simple minded. But there is one thing I DO know. When a man, like my client…slips and falls on a sidewalk in front of a public library….then he is entitled to no less than 2 million dollars in compensatory damages….and 2 million in punitive damages.
April 22nd, 2012 at 7:55 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 7:50 pm
I’m just a caveman. I was frozen and later thawed out by some of your scientists. Your world frightens and confuses me. Sometimes when I’m driving down the road in my BMW and hear the honking horns of your traffic I want to jump out…and run to the hills..or whatever.
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That’s because you own a BMW…..cursed.
BMW owners are pretentious and have small dicks.
Or if they are women, they are sexually frigid. LOL
April 22nd, 2012 at 8:20 pm
LA KING HOCKEY RESPECT THE ICE, STAPLES 1 LOVE
Yo, the magic is back in Kings hockey, word UPS
Just took out the #1 seed Canucks – in other words, we “Shucked the Canuck”
Now it’s time to get straight HIZZLE on St. Louis – in other words, the boys in black are gonna “Screw the Blues” (need to get a patent pending)
Yo, if you’re down with hip hop, Kane & Associates* and the magic of LA King hockey, give your boy Beeech a WHUT UP
*Obviously totally kidding about this one
April 22nd, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Twocents Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Today, most people believe that they are entitled to other peoples production. My, how times have changed.
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No. But most people now realize that if you were born into extreme wealth, you better spend it or tax it.
April 22nd, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Twocents Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Today, most people believe that they are entitled to other peoples production. My, how times have changed.
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Again twocents, this is another of the COUNTLESS mistakes of your philosophy. last year, Peyton Manning was paid over $20MM to do NOTHING.
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:00 pm
For the amount of money that was paid to Peyton Manning to do nothing, over 130 Doctors could have been well paid to do SOMETHING. Is Kim Kardashian worth tens of millions?
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:29 pm
See twocents what you are advocating the return to something Western Civilization has already gone thru. (See Planet Earth Dark Ages).
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Brahs, so pumped about the Kings making the “Canuck Duck” that I wrote an incredible new hip hop jam while this stripper massaged my nads with cocoa butter
This joint is most likely for my solo rap career, which has been getting a lot of interest lately from important industry label reps
Kinda looking like my album Wrecks N Effect will be going 2x Platinum, which’ll be hella sweet for my weiner
This jam is called “Goin’ All The Way (Hockey & Intercourse, Of Course)”
Yo winning the Stanley Cup will be hella nice
Cause we rootin’ for the Silver N Black on the ice
In Hollywood this run will get some serious ratings
Not talking about Nancy Kerrigan figure skating
MO WIZZLE SUPA FRESH FLY RAP IN THE HIZZY
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:44 pm
BMW owners are pretentious and have small dicks.
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So they are just like the raised pickup truck crowd? Poor dudes.
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:49 pm
MistaBrown Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 6:44 pm
We have the highest corporate taxes in the world.
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So the guy that drives a shopping cart and lives under a bridge is somehow advocating corporate tax law for Chevron and Halliburton? Now you know what’s wrong with America.
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Bad News Dude Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:44 pm
BMW owners are pretentious and have small dicks.
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So they are just like the raised pickup truck crowd? Poor dudes.
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Sure.
Small dick syndrome manifests in all cultures.
Redneck or otherwise. lol
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:58 pm
Ha, I love to make fun of losers with small pee pees
Like the owner of the classy seafood establishment in San Diego that Rasta Ganja just played at.
After our 4th song, our bass player Frank got so excited he did a stage dive and landed on the salad bar.
The owner got all upset because the croutons and garbanzo beans were ruined and the blue cheese got mixed with the honey mustard
Anyway he must’ve had a small dode, right nerds
April 22nd, 2012 at 10:38 pm
Makes sense, Len. No wonder they all drive around so angry.
April 22nd, 2012 at 10:53 pm
I had a g/f. We broke up a year ago. She owned a 335i BMW.
This lady was a nurse practitioner and super hot.
Somewhere above there was posting which claimed women who owned BMW’s are frigid.
Believe me, this girl knew more about bedside manners than all the women with whom I’ve been, combined. Her mantra was, “Anywhere, anytime.” The thing with her is she had to have it everyday, once at least. She had a natural talent regarding satisfaction of a male.
Ironically, she is Muslim and from Indonesia, a cloistered society.
Finally, her 335i, although a beautiful car, just beat me to death. It rode like an old Chrysler. The problem was its world class suspension was voided by the effect its big wheels and tires (which had little rubber between the rims and the road) created. The tires were the thin run-flat type. Going over a bump felt like stone-on-stone.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:45 am
In the 2012 NFL draft the Oakland Raiders chose…
Carson Palmer, Joe Barksdale, Taiwan Jones, Terelle Pryor, and Aaron Curry.
They are now on the clock for #95.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:59 am
Terelle Pryor highlights….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb6W8laGZlM
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:25 am
Almost 3 days with no new post….where you at Steve?
I last posted sometime Friday…and came back to the same post?
I’m sure you could think of a new topic….
Who will the Raiders select at 95?
2012 Draft prospects for the Raiders?
Why I like Vontaze Burfict so much!
Why the Raiders should go Defense in this years Draft!
I better get on the ball before Jerry writes a new post!
I could go on and on…
April 23rd, 2012 at 5:08 am
271.Seymour Bush Says:
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:00 pm
For the amount of money that was paid to Peyton Manning to do nothing, over 130 Doctors could have been well paid to do SOMETHING. Is Kim Kardashian worth tens of millions?
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The free market dictates what’s ones “Worth” so yes, Kim Kardashian is “worth” tens of millions of dollars if not more.
I’m sure all the E ad executives would agree.
April 23rd, 2012 at 5:28 am
Looking for a cozy 2 bedroom house in East Oakland. Free cable included:
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April 23rd, 2012 at 5:31 am
Show your pride! Check out this home in Alameda. Owned by one of our realtors:
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April 23rd, 2012 at 5:44 am
ESPN magazine wrote up a 5 page piece on Vontaze in their new issue, basically doing everything they can to make excuses for him.
Funny part of it was, making excuses for him and his anger issues, attributing at least some of it to living in Corona, CA, and having to deal with the mexicans always beating up the blacks in school, lol.
And they took a shirtless pic of him, and he is super flabby and has Moobs.
April 23rd, 2012 at 5:45 am
I guess Vontaze is super shy, cries a lot, and throws up before every game, with constant feelings of being afraid.
Than he turns into the Incredible Hulk on the field supposedly.
Sounds bi-polar to me.
April 23rd, 2012 at 5:48 am
If the Raiders draft Vontaze, we have some houses he may be interested in.
April 23rd, 2012 at 5:52 am
So word is McClain may have been playing with a HAS. If that’s the case, hard to question his toughness, but at the same time I have to question his lack of maturity for playing through it and playing slow.
It’s a razor thin line. Between playing hurt and toughing it out for the team or being a toothache prima donna.
If McClain wasn’t phyisically ready to play, he should have sat right next to DMC on the bench, and forced the Raiders hand to find a replacement.
Hopefully, a thinner, motivated McClain will excell under the new coaching staff. He’s probably not as horrible as most believe on this blog, but he’s maybe damaged goods, or at the very least he could be saddled with the “injury prone” tag.
There’s guys drafted all through the first round of every draft that don’t work out for whatever reason. McClain is going to have break out this season, or he may never have another chance, at least with Oakland.
April 23rd, 2012 at 5:57 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 5:57 am
I’ll give Burfict credit for his girlfriend, Brandie LaBomme.
Pretty hot.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:04 am
I’ll take Mayok’s word for it on Burfict being “non-draftable”.
that and Reggie’s interview question where he said he’d not take any high risk/high reward players this year in the draft.
So Burfict is someone else’s problem, from my point of view. Not a Raider, and won’t be.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:04 am
289. McClain took one look at Blackstock trying to play middle linebacker and decided that he wasn’t missing another snap unless his leg was falling off, is my guess. McClain on one leg was infinitely preferable to the alternative.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:05 am
The article said Burfict had a “private” workout after his pro day for about 8-10 teams, and trimmed down to 245 pounds (from 260 at the combine) and ran a 4.8 forty.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:09 am
Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain reportedly reached a settlement in a lawsuit that stems from a 2008 incident in which a student accused McClain of hitting him with a vehichle and physical assault.
Next up for McClain is a trial May 17 on charges from a November incident in Decatur, Ala., in which McClain is allegedly punched a man and threatened to kill him. He also is alleged to have fired a gun near the man’s head.
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nice work, McJelly!
half way there.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:13 am
The National Football Post released a 3 round mock draft this week, a lot of the players mentioned here are gone by the time we pick:
They have us taking CB Dwight Bentley (5′10, 182, 4.43 forty) from Lousina-Lafayette.
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thanks Marley!
nice research, as always
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:13 am
293.
That’s a good point, and we can only guess McClain’s intentions. He can’t atone for his escapade in Alabama, or his aloofness with the fans and media. All those sins are easily forgiven with on-field performance.
He’s got to come full circle this season, and show some atonement, try to reconcile for his performance (even though he was hurt). He doesn’t get a pass for being or acting like a jerk without paying the piper first.
He’s riding on thin ice, and he should know it. A lot of good will and patience has been lost, and he’s got only himself to blame.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:16 am
RaiderRockstar, are you in the market for a house?
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:16 am
I’m not down with smallish CB’s with marginal speed. I guess that’s what’s left at 95. But I’ll take a pass on Bentley. That’s another depth pick who adds nothing to the roster than we already have. No upgrade there.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:17 am
Guest123, I know you would love to get a new home in beautiful Alameda!
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:19 am
Raiders 2012 draft will emphasise value over need.
Reggie’s gonna watch the whole event unfold and quietly wait to pounce on his guys in numbered, sequential order. The positions he ends up taking might be a huge surprise.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:25 am
GOOD MORNING SPORT’S FAN’S..PLAYER’S 4 PICKS.MR.MCKENZIE WILL MAKE A TRADE (OR 2)THIS WEEK IMHO..
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:29 am
good morning DIRT-LOT,
trade eh?
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:34 am
As posted staurday, espn.com’s Bill Williamson made a good point last week:
He said that while every other team in the League is spending most of their time and resources going over their 1st, 2nd and 3rd round picks, the Raiders probably have devoted most of their time to study the mid-round picks and may have an advantage there.
Obviously you look at every player to have a file on them, from A. Luck down but there’s got to be at leat 50 players that you just know won’t be there for you.
So I’m guessing Reggie and the scouts are more familiar with mid-late round prospects than any other team and considering Regie’s history at GB and our own scout’s recent success in finding quality players after rounds 1-2, it looks like we’ll be able to pick up a couple of quality players.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:35 am
297. Well, he’s on thin ice with a few people that comment in here, but I’m not sure we know what the real story is, on or off the field, or how the org views him. An awful lot of conclusions bring drawn based on anecdotal “evidence ” and personal opinion, in my view.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:37 am
READ THAT MARLEY.GOOD POINT.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:43 am
305.
It’s awfully hard not to draw conclusions from his actions in Alabama. Shooting a pistol past someone’s ear, causing them partial deafness, brutalising others for whatever reason is hard to justify. That’s why we have laws in this country. It’s amazing that his actions are only misdemeanors in the state of Alabama. Really showed his true colors after all that and smiling at the camera with handcuffs on. He looked like a crazy man in that photo. That photo alone will follow him around for years. I don’t see that as anecdotal evidence, but hard evidence. Then you throw in all his boorish behavior to the press and fans who want his autograph…It all builds up a defamatory case against him. He’s been his own worst enemy. It’s not personal, I don’t care about him one way or the other, outside of him being the Raiders starting ILB. I believe that all would be forgiven, even him continuing his behavior off-field if he delivered his promise as the #8 overall pick the franchise invested so highly in.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:45 am
I don’t think that other GM’s are at any disadvantage putting together their top 100 over Reggie Mck who is spending more time on 95 and on up.
That’s just silly. The other teams can’t possibly scout all 7 rounds and still have another 150 or so UDFA grades? C’mon!
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:46 am
304. Each team has a boat load of coaches, scouts and a draft day ‘war room’. Im sure they are all aware of the talent in the draft.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:46 am
About Vontaze Burfict.
“He’s unbelievable. He’s big, fast, strong. He’s got great talent. He’s going to be playing on Sundays, there isn’t any doubt about that.”
– USC defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, September 2011.
I’m sure he knows a thing or two about Defense and what it takes to play in the NFL, I’m guessing playing vs him will give you a different view than just watching tape.
But … it’s obvious the guy has some issues, I would not mind spending a 5th or 6th on him over a lesser talent, most players drafted there don’t even make the roster, so not a big loss, thing is, Reggie said we have to make them count, so I’m not sure he’s willing to risk even 1 pick on a kid with attitude issues.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:48 am
per Adam Schefter
Former Raiders cornerback Chris Johnson is scheduled to visit the New York Jets on Monday.
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interesting!
good luck CJ37. Always liked that dude
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:51 am
Here’s a specific criteria I hope McK uses in the draft and in the UDFA recruitment period.
Draft people who like to play football. Not guys with measurables who are “ok” with playing football, if there’s money in it for them. Not primadonna punks with their gangland tats and attitude. Not guys who are more in love with the culture of being an NFL player. But guys who like to hit, push hard to excel, guys who live to play the game.
It’s all there on tape. I trust Reggie will find “football players”.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:59 am
guest123 Says:
I don’t think that other GM’s are at any disadvantage putting together their top 100 over Reggie Mck who is spending more time on 95 and on up.
That’s just silly. The other teams can’t possibly scout all 7 rounds and still have another 150 or so UDFA grades? C’mon!
RaidO Says:
Each team has a boat load of coaches, scouts and a draft day ‘war room’. Im sure they are all aware of the talent in the draft.
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It’s not that they can’t do it, it’s that they are more focused on not messing up their “premium” picks and trying to figure out scenarios on how things are going to play out when it comes to them.
After all, early draft picks can get you fired.
And yes, every team has a ton of coaches and scouts working on the draft, but our top guy, the GM himself and every scout and resource available is focused on mid-late round prospects and has been since January.
I’m guessing it does provide us with a certain edge, at least it should.
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:00 am
Kane & Associates Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:16 am
RaiderRockstar, are you in the market for a house?
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hilarious!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:01 am
Who do you want the Raiders to draft at #95 ???
RaiderRockstar: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
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Chuck: Malik Jackson (Tennessee)
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April 23rd, 2012 at 7:01 am
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April 23rd, 2012 at 7:09 am
And yes, every team has a ton of coaches and scouts working on the draft, but our top guy, the GM himself and every scout and resource available is focused on mid-late round prospects and has been since January.
I’m guessing it does provide us with a certain edge, at least it should.
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I’m paraphrasing from Reggie Mck’s interview, he basically said he will be up late the night before the draft, going through the routine of who he would’ve picked at Cincy’s pick to go through the excercise of it all. He’s not taking a nap until the 3rd round. He’s got to be ready in case a crazy offer comes in for DMC or TK that gets him a 1st or 2nd round pick. Ya never know. He’s gotta be on his game throughout the first 3 rounds. He’s not ignoring them for only likely scenarios at 95 and beyond. He’s working just as hard as every other staff in preparation for rounds 1 thru 7 and beyond.
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:14 am
313. That is wishfull thinking but with the way the draft is now with this 3 day thurs, fri, sat thing i see no real advantage. They all have plenty of time to pick and moves. Especially when you get into the mid rounds beacause the 1st and early 2nd is basically set per say.
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:16 am
Rockstar, put me in for Josh Chapman …tia
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:18 am
860Todd Christensen: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
already got you, bro!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:19 am
Thanks, Bro!
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:21 am
Oh and thanks to RaiderRockstar everbody on this blog should be more than ready for that 3rd pick. Reggie should take notes.
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:21 am
Guest 123.
I’m paraphrasing from Reggie Mck’s interview, he basically said he will be up late the night before the draft, going through the routine of who he would’ve picked at Cincy’s pick to go through the excercise of it all. He’s not taking a nap until the 3rd round. He’s got to be ready in case a crazy offer comes in for DMC or TK that gets him a 1st or 2nd round pick. Ya never know. He’s gotta be on his game throughout the first 3 rounds. He’s not ignoring them for only likely scenarios at 95 and beyond. He’s working just as hard as every other staff in preparation for rounds 1 thru 7 and beyond.
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Of course, that’s his job and you can tell he loves the Draft and it’s process.
Don’t get me wrong, I understand what you’re saying, but we’re talking about Draft preparation here, not just Draft day itself.
I’m pretty sure Reggie has spent more time over the past couple of months looking at a guy like Josh Chapman or Mike Martin than Michael Brockers or Fletcher Cox.
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:27 am
As posted saturday, espn.com’s Bill Williamson made a good point last week:
He said that while every other team in the League is spending most of their time and resources going over their 1st, 2nd and 3rd round picks, the Raiders probably have devoted most of their time to study the mid-round picks and may have an advantage there.
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Reggie said in his last interview that he was going to pretend that the Raiders had the entire lot of picks and see what player he could have gotten there. He’s a rookie GM and admitted he could use the experience or something like that. So i’m not buying that Reggie will sit on his hands or take a nap during the first 85-90 picks. He’s going to be hard at work looking at what if’s & hypotheticals (like us!!) … and let’s not forget that when asked if any players on the roster could be placed on the trade block, shopped or traded he said “my door is always open. we’re not going to rule out anything” something of that nature
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:31 am
Lakers
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:34 am
2012 NFL DRAFT
RAIDERS SELECT:
First Round
Traded to the Bengals, along with a 2013 conditional pick, for QB Carson Palmer
Last October, the Raiders were in trouble. They were 4-2 after six games but lost Jason Campbell to a broken collarbone in Week Six.
Following the trade, Palmer played in each of the Raiders last 10 games (starting nine), with the Raiders going 4-6 to finish 8-8. Despite no training camp and learning the offense on the job, Palmer finished with a 62.3 QBR, 11th among qualifying quarterbacks.
Second Round
Traded to the Patriots for two picks in the 2011 draft
Those picks turned into OL Joe Barksdale and RB Taiwan Jones. While neither is a starter, they are currently second at their positions on the Raiders depth chart and could eventually start for the team.
Third Round
Used in the 2011 Supplemental draft to take QB Terrelle Pryor
This was certainly a risky play, but Pryor may serve as their backup this season behind Palmer with the Raiders hoping that he can become a future starter.
In supplemental draft history, Only six quarterbacks have been drafted in supplemental draft history, not including the 1984 draft that included players from the CFL and USFL. Each of the previous five made at least 20 starts in the NFL, but only Steve Walsh had a winning record.
Fourth Round
Traded to the Redskins in April 2010 as part of a deal for Jason Campbell
This trade would have looked better if Campbell had stayed healthy last season and led the Raiders to the playoffs. Campbell won 11 of his 18 starts for the Raiders despite sporting a QBR of 43.8 in two seasons. Among qualifying quarterbacks in that time period, Campbell’s QBR ranked 28th.
Seventh Round
Traded to the Seahawks for Aaron Curry
Of all the picks on this list, this pick could have the most value. Curry was the fourth overall pick in 2009 but fell out of favor in Seattle. After the trade in early October, Curry started nine games and had 46 tackles, including five for a loss, and is slated to start for the Raiders this season.
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:34 am
Rockstar.
… So i’m not buying that Reggie will sit on his hands or take a nap during the first 85-90 picks.
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Nobody is saying that!.
This is the bottomm line of my point:
I’m pretty sure Reggie has spent more time over the past couple of months looking at a guy like Josh Chapman or Mike Martin than Michael Brockers or Fletcher Cox.
Just an example, works for every position.
Look at the kids they have worked out, no projected 1st or 2nd round picks, that I recall.
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:35 am
Lakers
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Who??
Spurs are the hottest team in the West. (Followed by Memphis & Utah)
go Heat!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:42 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:35 am
Lakers
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Who??
Spurs are the hottest team in the West. (Followed by Memphis & Utah)
go Heat!!
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Who??
Bulls are the hottest team in the East, followed by Indiana and Boston!
http://pettiplays.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/lebron-james-crying-jemblog.jpg
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:43 am
Morning fellas
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:46 am
328. Who?
Oh, im sorry the Lakers are the team with no more space in the rafters for banners or hof jerseys.. They won the finals like 2 years ago.. oh, and they’re done rebuilding..
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:50 am
Of last years trades, the one that sticks out as a disappointment (at least early) is that #2 for Barks and Taiwan. Neither is a lock to make an impact as the value of this years #2 pick. It’s debateable that they could have had them anyway without trading up as these guys continued to slide through the draft. Taiwan could be a home-run hitter, but could also flameout. Barks may be long gone if he can’t adapt to the ZBS.
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:52 am
332. I like barksdale & taiwan more than mm34.. Al should have traded his first 2 pix every year..
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:53 am
331.Marks hair Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:46 am
328. Who?
Oh, im sorry the Lakers are the team with no more space in the rafters for banners or hof jerseys.. They won the finals like 2 years ago.. oh, and they’re done rebuilding..
Yeah but these last 2 years right at playoff time, something happens! WTF was Artest doing yesterday? I mean, I think we can hold off Denver without him but I hope he doesn’t get suspended for the whole playoffs…we do need him!!!
Anyways…how about them A’s? Now they’re talking about trading Colon??? WTF???
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:55 am
Oh yeah…BTW
Brian Dawkins retired!
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:55 am
All Laker haterz need to get an Artest elbow to jaw. Then you can get up and say WHO?
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:56 am
334. The show has been in rebuild mode. now they’re younger and under the cap. Next yr they can score a sixth man and thake bake our throne..
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:57 am
Mettas a crazy person.. This kind of stuff happens. queensbridge in the house!
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:59 am
the A’s traded away the guy who just pitched a perfect game. Nice job bean!
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:59 am
Colon (Strike machine) to the Dodgers?
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:59 am
Sorry released…
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:00 am
NFLN had an interesting show about greatest draft classes ever. It really shows how important it is to ace the draft. The best draft classes consistently led to Super Bowls or at least SB caliber teams. All the comments that state that AD was either bad or unlucky at drafting in the first and second round of recent drafts are spot on. Flunking the draft sets back a team years. AD had some great mid and late round steals that offset that. But you can’t continue to load your cap with top 10 picks and the gtd bonuses they take off the top and continue to compete.
I’m glad Al decided to trade out of the first round in his latter years, he got better value in the end.
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:03 am
Asante Samuel for a 6 RD. pick!
He’ll have to restructure…Eagles want to trade him before Friday!
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:04 am
342 yup.. I love the draft, but Al broke my heart every year..
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:09 am
In the 2012 NFL draft the Oakland Raiders chose…
Carson Palmer, Joe Barksdale, Taiwan Jones, Terelle Pryor, and Aaron Curry.
They are now on the clock for #95.
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:11 am
All Laker haterz need to get an Artest elbow to jaw.
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LOL!
that dude is a major headcase. 2012 version of Dennis Rodman
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:13 am
Actually, since he’s been in LA, he hasn’t…
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:14 am
@ Kirk
still need your pick for OAK at #95 bro
please & thank you
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:16 am
Is that true? Colon to the Dodgers?
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:18 am
Asante Samuel for a 6 RD. pick!
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@ray
I’d make that trade if Samuel agrees to restructure to a more cap friendly deal
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:19 am
Brian Dawkins retired!
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Bob Sanders should do the same
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:24 am
34-year-old strong safety Yeremiah Bell is visiting on Monday with the Jets.
** PFT **
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:25 am
r8eray Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 7:34 am
2012 NFL DRAFT
RAIDERS SELECT:
First Round
Traded to the Bengals, along with a 2013 conditional pick, for QB Carson Palmer
Last October, the Raiders were in trouble. They were 4-2 after six games but lost Jason Campbell to a broken collarbone in Week Six.
Following the trade, Palmer played in each of the Raiders last 10 games (starting nine), with the Raiders going 4-6 to finish 8-8. Despite no training camp and learning the offense on the job, Palmer finished with a 62.3 QBR, 11th among qualifying quarterbacks.
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…and yet he gets a lot of “hate” in here AND by the “experts” for being a QB who is
“fading”.
I think that last game against SD and the one before that when he bailed us out with that beauty (in the clutch) in OT against KC, show a QB who has just as much potential to be that pro bowl QB he once was. Fact is, he was getting better at the end of the season. Had he started so-so, and then thrown a bunch of picks at the end I would agree with the “fading” analysis, but he did n’t…he got better.
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:26 am
Jets bringing in Yeremiah Bell & CJ37 today means they know they need to address the secondary fighting Tom Brady and Ryan Fitzpatrick for the division
Should the Raiders be doing the same thing, preparing to face Manning, Rivers & Cassel??
a rookie 3rd or 4th rounder isn’t going to make much more of an impact than DVD or Check did last season imo
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:30 am
Artest and seymore are kind of alike. Crazy mo fos who drop people
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:31 am
“We have to do something,” Davis said. “We’re opening the season on a Monday night, National TV, and we’ll be playing on dirt (because of the Oakland Athletics’ baseball diamond).”
-Mark Davis
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:32 am
BTW, Someone got all in a tizzy for my use of the words “we”, “us”, “we’re” etc. when referring to the Raiders.
I go the route of saying I have the right to do so becuz of the emotional (and sometimes financial) investment a have had with the team over the years, or cite the comaraderie I’m able to enjoy with fellow Raider fans as a reason to justify my use of those words, but sometimes it comes do the fact that it’s just plain easier to say “we” than having to type “the Raiders” everytime I reference the silver and black.
Yes, I realize I am not on the 53 man roster of the Oakland Raiders, nor am I officially employed in any capacity with the organization.
Sometimes “we” is just easier.
Thanks.
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:33 am
trade for Samuel or Talib
sign Goodman in FA
secondary = set
we have our youngsters with potential already in DVD, Chekwa, Branch, Mitchell, etc
no need to draft any more. just grab some undrafted kids to compete with McCann, Lee, Underwood, Lambert & Taylor
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:34 am
Artest and seymore are kind of alike
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@DR55
I agree
they only show up 1/4 of the season!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:35 am
I count Bartell, Spencer, Huff & Giordano as the “vets” in the secondary …
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:35 am
357.DJ Johnny Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:32 am
BTW, Someone got all in a tizzy for my use of the words “we”, “us”, “we’re” etc. when referring to the Raiders.
I go the route of saying I have the right to do so becuz of the emotional (and sometimes financial) investment a have had with the team over the years, or cite the comaraderie I’m able to enjoy with fellow Raider fans as a reason to justify my use of those words, but sometimes it comes do the fact that it’s just plain easier to say “we” than having to type “the Raiders” everytime I reference the silver and black.
Yes, I realize I am not on the 53 man roster of the Oakland Raiders, nor am I officially employed in any capacity with the organization.
Sometimes “we” is just easier.
Thanks.
I hear ya…I always say we because dammit….I’ve been a fan, a member of the Nation for 38 years!!! And last i looked, The Raiders are also part of the Nation!!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:36 am
356.r8eray Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:31 am
“We have to do something,” Davis said. “We’re opening the season on a Monday night, National TV, and we’ll be playing on dirt (because of the Oakland Athletics’ baseball diamond).”
-Mark Davis
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Strangely I guess, I used to love that the Raiders played on that dirt infield when I was a kid. I thought it added to the whole “tough” image. And, it was unique…in a cool kind of way I thought.
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:40 am
Draft is only 3 days away , I can’t wait . We’ll finally have something to talk about .lol
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:41 am
@ Mcfadden20.
still need your pick for OAK at #95 bro
please & thank you
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:42 am
trade for Samuel or Talib
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Samuel is way overrated and especially at his salary. No way he goes from $9M+ to vet min.
Talib is going to be retained by the Bucs in any case. i.e, 6th round pick ain’t gonna cut it.
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:43 am
I have high hopes for Bartell. We need to find more big tall corners like him. Short CB’s need not apply.
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:43 am
If the A’s trade away Colon for next to nothing , then I’ll be pissed , but maybe their trying to get some good bats for starting lineup that won’t be a bad idea
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:44 am
Good morning Nation.
I didn’t know Talib was available for trade, and Samuel wants more than we can afford.
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:46 am
Bucs have publically stated for the record that Talib is off the market.
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:48 am
I like us to draft CB C Greenwood or C Judie in the 5th. Judie is 6′ 195, runs a sub 4.45, 1.5 in the 10 yard split, and he can cover. He was injured a lot his last year at Texas A&M, but I think DA has insider info on the kid.
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:49 am
@G123
nobody is gonna pay Samuel anything close to $9 million per season. I’m not asking him to take the vet minimum. He’s 31 years old and he’s not getting another huge payday. I’m guessing his next deal will be something close to 4-years $20 million with the contract front loaded and the last 2 years voidable…
Also, I haven’t heard any recent reports that state Talib is off the trade block. Last I checked they were shopping him for a late rounder and this will be his “contract year” where he’s only scheduled to make $1.25 mil or something
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:50 am
Bucs have publically stated for the record that Talib is off the market
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oh, ok
thanks G123!
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:54 am
GOOD MORNING NATION !!
welcome to yet again another Mucking Fonday !!!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:54 am
AEG is pursuing the O.co Coliseum management contract and has offered $3.5 million in “capital investment,” as well as a $1 million signing bonus for “revenue-enhancing projects.” The group promised to generate $2.5 million by the end of the five-year contract by bringing in 25 events.
Interesting…AEG is also the group building Farmers Field in L.A.
I know alot of people are in denial…you put 2 and 2 together!
Mark was on court side of the game with Southern California developer Ed Roski, who is chasing a franchise for L.A., at a Clippers basketball game.(he has season tickets)
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:55 am
@RRS,
Unless somethings changed, it’s what HC Greg Schiano said on radio interviews here locally. I live in Tampa. I don’t understand why they commit to Talib, but from all reports he’s not a locker room cancer. In fact, he’s well thought of in the locker room and in practice. But he’s made some real bonehead thug moves similar to RoMac that have him in hot water.
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:55 am
Short CB’s need not apply.
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agreed, G123
sign Lenny Walls!
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:55 am
363.mcfadden20. Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:40 am
Draft is only 3 days away , I can’t wait . We’ll finally have something to talk about .lol
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This years Raiderettes roster lookin mighty fine!
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:58 am
@G123
thanks for the update on Talib. was hoping we could get him on the cheap since he may face a suspension and PFT reported last week the Bucs wanted to get rid of him and would take almost nothing in return for his services
guess they’ve had a change of heart .. good for them
they need to keep as much TALENT on that roster as possible, even if there are character flaws imo
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:58 am
AEG is pushing Farmers Field for the Chargers, not the Raiders. Majestic Realty is pushing LA Stadium for the Raiders. Eventually one or the other or both could move if Oakland doesn’t get a new stadium deal.
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:59 am
366.guest123 Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 8:43 am
I have high hopes for Bartell. We need to find more big tall corners like him. Short CB’s need not apply.
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Yes. Especially after seeing what Detroit and SD did to the D.
Rivers was just lobbing it up there in full confidence it would be caught over our shorter guys.
Also HUUUUUGE is the necessity for a good pass rush. If the D was “gassed” as some have suggested in the 4th (when we choked away so many chances to close it out) then that may be the time that a Dave Tollefson for instance comes in fresh and applies the heat.
It was ridiculous watching our linemen play patty cake with the opposing o-linemen and giving them all sorts of time.
I think Rivers dropped back to pass…laid out a blanket, sat down and ate a bucket of chicken, then sat and watched the Star Wars Trilogy, then casually got back on his feet and threw to an open receiver.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:00 am
RaiderRockstar ,
My 3rd rd pick ,Nigel Bradham, LB, Florida State
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:02 am
Packers will release LT Chad Clifton…Reggie is on the phone with his agent!
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:02 am
CODE BLACK
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:03 am
R8eray Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:02 am
Packers will release LT Chad Clifton…Reggie is on the phone with his agent!
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I bet he have nothing left …
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:06 am
HUUUUUGE is the necessity for a good pass rush
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@DJG
on paper, our pass rush in 2012 looks like a sack of trash
probably last in the NFL. This is where Jason “mad scientist” Tarver comes in. He’s gonna cook up some wild stuff imo. You guys complained about the 5 safety defense Marshall used against J-Ville. You complained about Calvin being doubled by the MLB and a SS. Wait till you see the wacky stuff this guy brings to the table. talk about unconventional. he’ll be praised when it works and called out when it doesn’t. I expect most of our sacks to come from the D-Line, but Tarver told Wheeler that the new defense will showcase the LB’s. That means Curry & McClain too. Huff, Mitchell & Branch will be going after the QB. probably a few corner blitzes. maybe even a corner blitz? DVD going untouched means a sack in less than 2 secs imo
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:11 am
It actually might be a good idea to trade Colon because he’s only got a year contract and if he keeps pitching like he has been so far , then it will be impossible for the A’s to resign him to any contract … So why not get a few players who could contribute right away n in the future for ur team , for a guy who was going to be a freer agent anyways next year .. So it’s a good idea .. But I have problem with trading him right now .. Why won’t they wait till TE trade dead line in June n ship him off to a team in contention for playoffs
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:13 am
386.mcfadden20. Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:11 am
It actually might be a good idea to trade Colon because he’s only got a year contract and if he keeps pitching like he has been so far , then it will be impossible for the A’s to resign him to any contract … So why not get a few players who could contribute right away n in the future for ur team , for a guy who was going to be a freer agent anyways next year .. So it’s a good idea .. But I have problem with trading him right now .. Why won’t they wait till TE trade dead line in June n ship him off to a team in contention for playoffs
I agree…but what would we need more though? Hitters, or Pitchers?
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:14 am
Packers will release LT Chad Clifton
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not surprised, the Packers have young OT’s Bryan Bulaga & Derek Sherrod starting
Marshall Newhouse, Herb Taylor, Chris Campbell & Ray Dominguez for depth at tackle
the good teams always plan ahead. they don’t wait until the need is there and then hope the rookies ALL contribute right away
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:20 am
Clifton turns 36 in June
he missed 10 games last season due to hamstring & back injuries
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:22 am
PFF had an article on Green Bay’s recent drafts. They got a ton of value in the last few years, although last years draft looks questionable.
It’s no wonder they are stacked and ready to compete for the SB every year.
But a lot of that hinges on the single most important piece, the franchise QB. Aaron Rodgers is the franchise and they will be continue to build around him.
Hue Jackson made a great trade for CP3 for this years #17 pick. This year, only Luck & RG3 are franchise QB’s. The rest are the Kolb’s and Matt Moores of the world. I’ll gladly send out that #17 for CP3. If he leads us to the SB, I’ll gladly send out next years #1. Franchise QB’s are a commodity that are rare. It’s why Cleveland will always suck.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:22 am
Code black2
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:26 am
Hwnrdr Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:13 am
386.mcfadden20. Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:11 am
It actually might be a good idea to trade Colon because he’s only got a year contract and if he keeps pitching like he has been so far , then it will be impossible for the A’s to resign him to any contract … So why not get a few players who could contribute right away n in the future for ur team , for a guy who was going to be a freer agent anyways next year .. So it’s a good idea .. But I have problem with trading him right now .. Why won’t they wait till TE trade dead line in June n ship him off to a team in contention for playoffs
I agree…but what would we need more though? Hitters, or Pitchers?
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We def need more hitters, we’re stacked with pitching , we got a few players who are ready to start right now n pitch well . But it won’t do any good if we can’t support them with runs .. So any good bat will do
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:28 am
Will the A’s become One of the best teams in the league , once they get a new stadium?
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:30 am
Morning afternoon/peoples!
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:34 am
What’s up DMAC?
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:34 am
Morning, everyone!
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:35 am
The draft is this week, right?
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:38 am
We have to do something,” Davis said. “We’re opening the season on a Monday night, National TV, and we’ll be playing on dirt (because of the Oakland Athletics’ baseball diamond).”
-Mark Davis
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Mark gets it. The dirt infield on national TV is basically 3.5 hours of public humiliation.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:39 am
McClain using stem cell treatment for knee?
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:39 am
What’s up Duck?
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:40 am
Mark is basically saying the days of infield dirt football are winding to an end soon. Either with a new stadium, the A’s moving elsewhere, or the team moving down to LA. I agree with him that it looks bush league. Nobody plays like that anymore.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:41 am
McClain using stem cell treatment for knee?
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I wonder if stem cell treatment works for hearing loss?
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:43 am
I said the beginning of the year, the A’s could suprise some people if they can stay around .500 going into the All-Star Break, because Manny will rake in the 2nd half if the games mean something.
If I were an A’s fan, I would be irrate at Beane for trading away Gio Gonzales to basically save about 1.5 million this year. He could have gone through arbitration, bagged one more year for him, than either traded him next season, around this trade deadline if the season was going south (and get waaaaaay more compensation when teams typically overpay) or just let him go and get a top flight comp draft pick for him.
Instead he schlepped him off for some average middling minor league talent, all the while Gio is now one of the most uncomfortable at-bats for any NL batter. Dude is electric.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:43 am
Hwnrdr Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:39 am
What’s up Duck?
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Not much. Three days ’till draft.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:43 am
Mark is basically saying the days of infield dirt football are winding to an end soon
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They ended about 15 years ago, sans us.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:48 am
The Raiders need a new stadium.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:48 am
Franchise QB’s are a commodity that are rare. It’s why Cleveland will always suck
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@G123
it’s not for lack of effort. the Browns draft QB’s, they just draft crappy ones!
1995 Eric Zeier
1999 Tim Couch
2004 Luke McCown
2005 Charlie Frye
2007 Brady Quinn
2010 Colt McCoy
I’m thinking they should just go the Al Davis route and start going with free agent journeymen & former 1st round bust QB’s from other teams. Not surprisingly, Cleveland was a team that was reportedly VERY interested in taking JaWalrus in ‘07 if we didn’t
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:49 am
Raider O Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:48 am
The Raiders need a new stadium.
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Agreed. And Oakland needs to get moving if they want to keep the team.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:51 am
Browns also drafted a LT (3rd overall) and a C in the first round, both are really good, and they also still suck.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:53 am
I agree JFB! Gio, Bailey…what a &&*&*&*&&
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:54 am
Dolphins released DE Phillip Merling.
Merling has been a bust since the Dolphins drafted him 32nd overall in 2008, but the move is somewhat surprising after they re-signed him to a one-year, $1.26 million deal last month. Merling’s salary was not guaranteed, however, and he reportedly skipped voluntary workouts. Limited to five games and three tackles by an Achilles injury in 2010, Merling was active just 10 times in 2011. He hasn’t notched a sack since 2009. Merling is still young and was regarded highly enough coming out of Clemson to get another shot soon.
Source: Jeff Darlington on Twitter
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Anyone interested in him for depth? The guy is still fairly young.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:55 am
It doesn’t matter if you have a star LT and C, no franchise QB means no hope.
We have a franchise QB guys, right here in Oakland. Jason C was a stopgap, trying to make wine from water. JaBustus era was a huge gaping hole. We are finally full circle. CP3 will take us as far as he can, with pure talent. He’s better at 50% than Soup ever was. Better than Peyton or Rivers this year.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:56 am
Dolphins released DE Phillip Merling
Anyone interested in him for depth? The guy is still fairly young
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@DMAC
sure, why not?
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:56 am
CP3 will take us as far as he can, with pure talent. He’s better at 50% than Soup ever was. Better than Peyton or Rivers this year
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co-signed, G123!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:58 am
Brandon Weeden is this years sleeper QB. Dude will be an O.G rookie w/ a little extra knowledge than the rest.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:58 am
Joe Thomas and Alex Mack are studs. Browns are in a tough division (Steelers & Ravens. Even Cinci is talented and playing well), and they need more talent on offense. They need to surround McCoy with talent, draft Richardson, draft another WR/ TE, or Draft a QB.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:58 am
It’s all about the QB.
The Herd brought up a good point a few hours ago. Compare the Packers and Bears of last years REGULAR SEASON.
Packers couldn’t run the ball, stop the run, they were historically awful stopping the pass as far as yardage, and weren’t all that great on special teams or pass protection.
But they could sling it down the field better than just about anyone, and went 15-1.
The Bears on the other hand, were a top 5 rushing defense, top 10 rushing offense, elite on special teams, get lots of turnovers on defense, yet they couldn’t pass the ball at all, and tanked immediately after Cutler’s injury.
Just shows how important the QB is, and how good of shape we are in with Carson Palmer.
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:59 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:56 am
Dolphins released DE Phillip Merling
Anyone interested in him for depth? The guy is still fairly young
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@DMAC
sure, why not?
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I still think we need another end.
You know whats the status on Shonasty?
April 23rd, 2012 at 9:59 am
I’m not interested in anyone skipping “voluntary” workouts. The Bucs Dez Briscoe skipped them last week, and he’s gone from having a good second half last year to being a roster bubble candidate.
Schiano only wants guys who like to play football. Anybody who doesn’t view the sport as a passion can leave. That’s how I see Reggie Mck seeing it too. If Merling is too good for voluntary workouts, he can look for work in the UFL.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:00 am
The raiders could put grass or turf down just for the games instead of the dirt. To cheap. They could do something like arizona does or just put down turf. Turf would be better than those dirt patches.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:00 am
DMAC,
Sign Merling!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:01 am
Good afternoon people !!
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:03 am
suspend Potet !!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:04 am
@417,
great illustration of a relevant recent example of what separates the great teams from the also-rans.
That great Bears defense, special teams, rush attack meant for nothing when it mattered most.
There are only a handful of teams that can truthfully say they are competing for a superbowl. Those teams all have franchise QB’s. The rest are playing the string, kidding themselves and their fanbases.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:07 am
……They need to surround (CLE) McCoy with talent……
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like lipstick on a pig
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:07 am
I’m not interested in anyone skipping “voluntary” workouts. The Bucs Dez Briscoe skipped them last week, and he’s gone from having a good second half last year to being a roster bubble candidate.
Schiano only wants guys who like to play football. Anybody who doesn’t view the sport as a passion can leave. That’s how I see Reggie Mck seeing it too. If Merling is too good for voluntary workouts, he can look for work in the UFL.
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@G123
what about Reece & Branch ???
are they the exceptions to your view on this?
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:08 am
When we played the Bears, Hannie threw that ridiculous across the field pass that was intercepted by Wimbley, and changed all the momentum of the whole game.
Of course we didn’t capitalize from the 6 yard line and got a FG (barely, almost blew all the time), Hue was too busy yelling at the officials and twinkle toes was getting his twinkle on.
Those will be easy TD’s this year. So easy, guys won’t even be celebrating much, just shaking hands; ehh business as usual.
Playoffs!!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:10 am
Mike,
Portet got suspended?
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:11 am
@G123
what about Reece & Branch ???
are they the exceptions to your view on this?
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Not at all. They aren’t techinally under contract since they haven’t sidned their tenders. So working out is completely at their risk, as well as being against NFL policy.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:11 am
That great Bears defense, special teams, rush attack meant for nothing when it mattered most.
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Matt Forte got hurt too fellas!!
the Bears could have made the playoffs if he stayed healthy, just like (even with Jason Campbell at QB) we would have made the playoffs with a healthy Darren McFadden
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:11 am
Guest,
Every team wants an elite QB, but they don’t grow on trees.
Trees!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:12 am
Chief executive Amy Trask, who knows the NFL boardroom better than anyone else in the building, remains in charge of business matters including marketing, promotions and assisting Davis in determining the team’s geographical future.
A future that Davis insists he’d like to preserve in Oakland, where the team has operated, with mixed results, since 1995. His personal second choice also is in the Bay Area, the Camp Parks site in Dublin.
“Oakland is my preference, though,” he said. “I see us as an urban team, being in a city. I want it to work here. I’d like to stay here.
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Interesting that Davis second area of choice to build the Raiders a new stadium is still in the Camp Parks Area in Dublin off Dublin Blvd and the Dublin BART station.
2 years ago, I stated the Raiders should look in the area of Dublin since they have plenty of land available and have two major freeways to access games with the 680 and 580, have easy BART access and the location would right smack in the middle of the 3 major counties where most Raider fans reside, between Contra Costa, Alameda and San Joaquin Counties.
With a new stadium right smack in the middle at Camp Parks in Dublin, consistent sellouts would occur and season ticket sales would shoot through the roof.
Next time I see the Mayor here in Dublin, I will mention it to him. As a matter of fact, I think I will send him an email quoting Mark Davis statement above.
The former Mayor of Dublin was down on the idea of the Raiders building a stadium in Dublin, made excuses like she/the city couldn’t support it….she was weak and had a short closed minded vision.
If the new Mayor wants Dublin to continue to grow, building a stadium for the Raiders and some retail bars, lounges and restaurants around it would add even more revenue to the city and Dublin will continue to grow and prosper.
Even with the Raiders just having 8 home games a season, the bars, lounges and restaurants surrounding the new stadium would still thrive year round. Plus concerts, motorcross, and other corporate big events and parties can be held in the stadium area conference party area what or what not.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:13 am
the Bears could have made the playoffs if he stayed healthy, just like (even with Jason Campbell at QB) we would have made the playoffs with a healthy Darren McFadden
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Nope, that’s the whole thing with the Jason Campbell experience, playoffs are not included.
He has a profound ability to somehow have things go the wrong way on him, and end up right around .500 on the season.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:14 am
How bout them SPURS baby!
20+ point loss…..TWO of them!
Silver and Black Baby!
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:14 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:03 am
suspend Potet !!!
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Keep Potet on the field and let D-mo burn him all day long.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:16 am
People would rather go drinking on Dublin Blvd and hop on Bart, than do it around the current site.
Oakland needs to step up it’s business game ASAP, or it’s going to lose out to one of it’s neighbors.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:16 am
Eddie Mush knows a thing or two about things going the wrong way on him.
Just Win Baby.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:16 am
Raider O Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:10 am
Mike,
Portet got suspended?
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lol.. not that i know of, i was just messing with DMAC.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:17 am
Raider On, gotta split
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:17 am
Raider O Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:11 am
Guest,
Every team wants an elite QB, but they don’t grow on trees.
Trees!!
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Who said $$$$ don’t grow on trees?
They lied!
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:17 am
The New Mexico Raiders!
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:20 am
LMAO DMAC!
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:21 am
When we first got Jason Campbell for a future 4th rounder, I was ecstatic about it. He brought a sense of professionalism and level of journeyman competence to at least manage games and let the other phases of the game compensate for his shortcomings.
We went from laughing stocks of the league to a wildcard team that oddsmakers couldn’t easily peg anymore. It was something to beaten down fans.
But now we have Carson Palmer. He’s better than advertised, rested, refreshed. He’s got all the downfield zip on his throws. He’s a former probowler who had a rough stretch with a bad coach.
He’s our franchise QB. Highly underrated by most. But he’s relatively young and we have yet to see the dynamic of him throwing deep balls to DHB and Moore with DMC in the backfield. All hands on deck, this team will be dynamite to watch.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:23 am
With a new stadium right smack in the middle at Camp Parks in Dublin, consistent sellouts would occur and season ticket sales would shoot through the roof.
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Its already happening in Oakland.
Keep the Raiders, right where they’re at.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:24 am
I know the city of Dublin pretty well. The tax base has a lot of retired well-to-do types that don’t want Raider Nation invading the area. I don’t see that working out regardless of the tri-cities area.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:27 am
Oakland needs a new stadium. Too bad they can’t move 880 over and settle in behind JLS. JLS is a great tourist trap that would feed business naturally to the Raiders and back. The Raiders need that kind of development. Maybe they can buy up that warehouse district and lay it out there.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:27 am
They aren’t techinally under contract since they haven’t sidned their tenders. So working out is completely at their risk, as well as being against NFL policy.
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@G123
you’ve got a new sheriff in town (McKenzie) with a new staff being coached up by Allen, Knapp & Tarver.
what kind of message are you sending to them and your teammates when you avoid work and ask for more money?
pretty crappy thing to do imo. I’d let both players walk. If you don’t want to be a Raider and take the deals on the table, get the heck outta here.
no more self entitled pansies in Oakland please.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:32 am
@RRS,
I get the new sheriff & posse thing. But unfortunately, Reece and Branch are not doing anything out of the ordinary here. It’s like this on every one of the rosters out there. Every team has one or two guys that will holdout for more money. If it was just the Raiders, I’d agree with you on principal alone.
But Reece and Branch are businessmen, they are doing business. Ultimately they will cower and fold to the offer on the table. I agree with you, I’d prefer they do it sooner than later.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:34 am
oddly enough, if the Raiders find a trading partner for Branch … we could sign his clone Gibril Wilson in free agency for the vet minimum to compete with Mike Mitchell!
Chris Hope & Sean Jones should also be in the conversation for SS imo
Yeremiah Bell, anyone?
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:39 am
Reece and Branch are businessmen, they are doing business. Ultimately they will cower and fold to the offer on the table. I agree with you, I’d prefer they do it sooner than later
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@G123
thats unfortunate. We need football players, not businessmen
“take care of your business on the field and you’ll be rewarded”
Sincerely,
every GM in the league
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:43 am
DMAC Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:23 am
With a new stadium right smack in the middle at Camp Parks in Dublin, consistent sellouts would occur and season ticket sales would shoot through the roof.
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Its already happening in Oakland.
Keep the Raiders, right where they’re at.
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Coliseum City!
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:44 am
@ HGDaddy
still need your pick for OAK at #95 bro
please & thank you
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:45 am
“take care of your business on the field and you’ll be rewarded”
Sincerely,
every GM in the league
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Nope, that was Al Davis mantra only. And look where that led us to? Other GM’s play the game to its logical conclusion. Owners have the players bent over nowadays especially after the latest CBA.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:54 am
@ HGDaddy
still need your pick for OAK at #95 bro
please & thank you
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RRS:
Does Paul Gutierrez from CSN Bay area count? He has Josh Chapman showing on his mock draft
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:55 am
420.RaidO Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:00 am
The raiders could put grass or turf down just for the games instead of the dirt. To cheap. They could do something like arizona does or just put down turf. Turf would be better than those dirt patches.
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No, they can’t. Thats part of the problem. If the grass hasn’t had time to take root (like say if they laid it the night before the game) the field will come up when they try and run on it. Tons of leg injuries, unsure footing… it would be a debacle.
Arizona is different. Then ENTIRE field is on a track system that moves it outside during the week for sunshine and watering, and then for gameday it is rolled back inside. Its really quite an architectural marvel.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:55 am
I really don’t like it when the spurs for their fans refer to themselves as “the silver and black”
Get your own catch frase dlcks…
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:57 am
“I really don’t like it when the spurs for their fans refer to themselves as “the silver and black””
Who watches basketball anymore, I don’t.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:58 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:34 am
oddly enough, if the Raiders find a trading partner for Branch … we could sign his clone Gibril Wilson in free agency for the vet minimum to compete with Mike Mitchell!
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I know Branch has somehow made it on the Podunk Sh1tlist, but Tyvon WILL rock the #33 for the Silver and Black this year. Period. He is not on the trade black as much as you would like it to be so.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:58 am
“take care of your business on the field and you’ll be rewarded”
Nope, that was Al Davis mantra only
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@G123
GM’s pay for production, not just potential. Davis often confused the two. He paid players according to what he thought they were capable of doing rather than what they actually did.
if we broke the bank for Reece and/or Branch that would certainly be an Al Davis thing to do.
Reggie isn’t going to put us in a position to fail regarding contracts in his first year as GM. I would certainly hope not anyway. What if he made Branch the 5th highest paid safety in the league and Reece the league’s highest paid FB (which still isn’t much) ??
most Raider fans would be happy, but neither player would probably take their game to the next level and then we’re overpaying for average players AGAIN. cap money is precious to Reggie because he doesn’t have much to play with this offseason. every move is crucial. Why wouldn’t Reggie want to sign Branch to a long term deal if he thought enough of the guy to tag him? Same with Reece, who was tendered. Both of these guys need to sign and get to work. Leave the contracts to your agents and Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie. Reggie is gonna do whats in the best interest of the Raiders franchise. He’s not gonna be a players GM like Davis was, to the point where he’s damaging our cap every year, creating scholarships & telling players they can bypass coaches and come straight to him with any issues.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:58 am
“Yeremiah Bell, anyone?”
Yeah I was wondering why he is still out there, do you know if he is injured?
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:59 am
Does Paul Gutierrez from CSN Bay area count? He has Josh Chapman showing on his mock draft
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@Cake
PG’s pick has been added. thank you
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
Dublin would be a good spot. You still got bart and i bet more people would rather go to dublin than oakland. Better hood. It would be good to know the stats on the fanbase average on where the fans are coming from for the games.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
Dublin?
Maybe for the A’s, but not he Raiders.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:05 am
Notice that as Friday’s deadline passed for RFA’s, not one was signed of all 32 teams. Collusion? Or effects of the new CBA and rookie salary cap?
Any way you look at it, GM’s know they have the upper hand when doling out tenders. Reggie Mck’s just waiting patiently and letting Reece and Branch draw their own conclusions. There really isn’t a better deal than what’s on the table.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:06 am
Tyvon WILL rock the #33 for the Silver and Black this year. Period. He is not on the trade block
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@bcz
I don’t think Tyvon Branch is safe. Have you been in the room or on the phone with him or his agent? do you know what his contract demands are? I’m sure Reggie does. It was reported like 3 weeks ago Reggie was working on a long term deal with him. So why hasn’t it happened yet?
Methinks they hit a snag in negotiations, which I predicted would happen if (and after) we tagged him. Should have let him test the waters in FA. Made him a reasonable take it or leave it offer. I don’t think Branch is a 100% lock (maybe 90% imo) to return next season. Reggie doesn’t mess around. Hope G123 is right and TB just signs whats on the table before the draft. I don’t think that’ll happen though
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:07 am
Dublin is a township. They like things small, quiet. They are an upscale suburbia and don’t like attracting attention to themselves. I don’t see Dublin wanting to deal with gameday traffic patterns and other social effects. Too highbrow a crowd for the riffraff.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:09 am
Notice that as Friday’s deadline passed for RFA’s, not one was signed of all 32 teams.
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@G123
Condo, Gradkowski, Frye, Satele & Brown all signed theirs a few offseasons ago.
This offseason I think there have been a few signed. I know the Steelers OL guy (Legursky?) signed his tender and there have been others – pretty sure you’re wrong on that bro
do you mean nobody has signed the TAG ??
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:11 am
Dublin = Home of Santa Rita (Alameda County jail)
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:11 am
No, I think I phrased that poorly. I mean none of the teams signed a RFA and agreed to pay the tender price for the priviledge. That’s what I meant. Like no one wanting to pay the Steelers a first rounder to take Mike Wallace.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:14 am
@bcz
I don’t think Tyvon Branch is safe. Have you been in the room or on the phone with him or his agent? do you know what his contract demands are? I’m sure Reggie does. It was reported like 3 weeks ago Reggie was working on a long term deal with him. So why hasn’t it happened yet?
Methinks they hit a snag in negotiations, which I predicted would happen if (and after) we tagged him. Should have let him test the waters in FA. Made him a reasonable take it or leave it offer. I don’t think Branch is a 100% lock (maybe 90% imo) to return next season. Reggie doesn’t mess around. Hope G123 is right and TB just signs whats on the table before the draft. I don’t think that’ll happen though
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Well Tyvon was at the local Raider bar here Saturday night, and he seemed to be towing the company line. If negotiations hit as snag as you think I doubt he would be as pro-raider as he was.
I told you, there is no hurry at all to get him ’signed and back to work’ there is nothing going on at the facility anyways. They are in full draft mode, and not worried about the guys they already have locked up under contract to do NEW contracts.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:15 am
If the BART access is a big hangup, take the Raiders out to Pleasanton. Lots of space out there and an affluent community.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:16 am
Anyone see that cool new blogger Kane & Associates?
I guarantee you that’s either Tony Berg or John Bergman. At first I thought maybe it was Jerry Nussbaum but no way that overweight momma’s boy is up at 5am
I guess someone has to do the work while Krappy is at home getting sauced on malt liquor
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:17 am
@G123
what is the tender for Reece?
I know it’s not an original round tender, because he went undrafted.. teams wouldn’t have to give us anything.
RFA’s can visit other teams, right?
don’t think Reece is valued as high by other GM’s around the league. utility players that can play RB/FB/WR/TE aren’t that hard to find imo. other NFL squads could grab a fat receiver and trot him out at FB if they wanted to.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:18 am
I agree that having Branch in the facility is an afterthought at this point. He can come in at training camp and be ready to man his spot with no problems. I’m more worried about having the QB’s and skill position players in early.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:18 am
Murder trial of former Oakland Raiders player ends in mistrial.
Jurors failed to reach a verdict on whether Anthony Wayne Smith was involved in the killing of mechanic Maurilio Ponce on Oct. 7, 2008.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:20 am
When does billy volek get here?
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:23 am
Marks hair Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:20 am
When does billy volek get here?
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Never and if he does, TP will beat him out.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:24 am
TP in the wco? I doubt he’ll be ready to win games.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:24 am
what is the tender for Reece?
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RRS,
I think it was a 2nd.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:26 am
They are in full draft mode, and not worried about the guys they already have locked up under contract to do NEW contracts.
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@bcz
thats just it. Reece & Branch aren’t under contract until they sign on the dotted line
they are missing valuable time. the 3 day camp was important imo. new coaches, new teammates, new playbook, new terminology.
btw, what player who got tagged isn’t gonna tote the company line or talk up the organization? It’s part of the “I want to be a Raider, pay me!” routine. Unfortunately, actions speak louder than words
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:27 am
Probably old news, but I just read today.
McClain had off-season stem cell therapy.
Raiders MLB Rolando McClain underwent stem-cell therapy to address chronic pain in his knee and ankle this offseason.
“I’ve been having two seasons of nagging pain in my knee,” conceded McClain, who says he now “feels a lot better.” A radiologist in Gulf Shores injected fat cells from other parts of McClain’s body into the knee and the area of a previous high ankle sprain. McClain is now working out five days per week, and says he’s able to sprint “with hardly any pain at all.”
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:28 am
What do yall think bout Damon Harrison Nt/3Tech out of William Penn? He’s 6-2, 245lbs…….
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:29 am
Bounce back year for Romac!
Finally healthy and will finally be coached up to date w/ our new scheme.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:29 am
reece & branch are starters.. they are much more important than the special teams and backups we’re going to draft.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:30 am
I’m more worried about having the QB’s and skill position players in early.
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@G123
the defense was TERRIBLE last year.
we need all hands on deck imo
Tarver, Lynn & Lopez = Bresnahan, Ross & Woodson?
Let’s hope not. Branch has a lot to learn, just like the rest of the D-Backs!
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:31 am
Great, slow has bad knees at 20yrs old.. Nice pick AL
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:31 am
“Oakland is my preference…”I see us as an urban team, being in a city. I want it to work here. I’d like to stay here.
Davis said he was “impressed” by a recent meeting with civic officials representing Oakland in its attempt to retain the Raiders — as well as the A’s and the Warriors — with a proposed project on the Coliseum Complex footprint that would contain three facilities, providing separate space for baseball and football.
“For once, he added, there was a sense that something could be accomplished, that Oakland might be getting its act together. Previous sessions were genial, Davis said, but always felt unproductive.”
“They brought in the right people this time,” he said, “and those people said the right things. There’s a vision. It’s a positive step. We’ll meet again soon to see if we can actually get something done.”
Davis said he is not courting Los Angeles. He emphatically denied a recent report that he joined Southern California developer Ed Roski, who is chasing a franchise for L.A., at a Clippers basketball game.
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Oakland Raiders For LIFE SUCKAS!!!!! Read it and weep.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:34 am
btw, what player who got tagged isn’t gonna tote the company line or talk up the organization? It’s part of the “I want to be a Raider, pay me!” routine. Unfortunately, actions speak louder than words
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A player unhappy with the organization would be so proud of being a part of it. He just wouldn’t comment at all about it.
Sorry if I don’t buy into the rhetoric that Branch’s performance is some how going to be negatively effected by missing 72 hours of minicamp in April.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:34 am
Coliseum City!
http://kaplanforoakland.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/oaklandlive.jpg
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:35 am
Really what was last week’s 3 day mini-camp about? A bunch of dudes running around in shorts, a meet and greet with the new coaching staff, a moment to evaluate the spectrum of who’s in shape in mid April and who’s not.
There’s nothing to be gained or lost by this early workout. Post-draft, that will be a different story. Every GM in the league right now is in draft mode. Branch and Reece will be ready when the workouts that matter happen.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:35 am
Sorry, Nerds, but the Raiders are returning to their rightful home here in LA
If Brian the Genital wasn’t still hiding in Krappy’s basement following Cousin the Genital’s humiliating loss in the 1st round of the tourney, he’d agree
Luckily the Beeech Diggity Dawg already has his premier luxury box at Farmer’s Field reserved and it’s only 5 min from Spearmint Rhino
You all know how I do
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:35 am
Raider Nation-Station
NEW!~ 04-23-12: REALITY VS HATERS, TWO DAVIS MYTHS EXPOSED
The draft, Oakland finacial situation, how detractors and fans alike have it all wrong…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/ones_to_watch
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April 23rd, 2012 at 11:40 am
Majestic Realty, LA Stadium, and the Oakland Raiders
While AEG continues to focus on the Chargers as their anchor tenant for Farmers Field, Majestic Realty and owner Ed Roski will continue to negotiate with Mark Davis and the Oakland Raiders about relocation to LA Stadium. Davis and his mother, Carole Davis, currently own 47% of the Raiders. Davis will look to sell approximately 16% of the team to Roski as a limited partner. We also believe that three additional limited partners of the Raiders–Dan Goldring, David Abrams, and Paul Leff–will also explore an equity sale to Roski. In turn, the Raiders will finance the construction of LA Stadium, utilizing the same debt model employed by the San Francisco 49ers for Santa Clara Stadium, a situation that we have explored in full on this site.
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I hope Mark Davis holds to his hopes of developing Coliseum City. He has a backup plan down in the city of Ind.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:41 am
478. TP will be fine in the wco. Bootlegs and rollouts? Its CP tree trunk that you should be worried about. Wait until the d’s start blitzing with CP rolling out or doing a bootlegs. He will not make it through the season. TP time is coming soon.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
Master Beeecham Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:35 am
Sorry, Nerds, but the Raiders are returning to their rightful home here in LA
If Brian the Genital wasn’t still hiding in Krappy’s basement following Cousin the Genital’s humiliating loss in the 1st round of the tourney, he’d agree
Luckily the Beeech Diggity Dawg already has his premier luxury box at Farmer’s Field reserved and it’s only 5 min from Spearmint Rhino
You all know how I do
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It’s more like 15 minutes….used to date a girl that worked there, 10-12 years ago!
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:45 am
Arizona State ILB Vontaze Burfict says he plans to return to school or try the Arena Football League if he goes undrafted.
“If I don’t get drafted then I will have to go back to school, but I love football so much that I won’t give up on football,” Burfict said. “But I will go back to school and finish up my schooling … and probably go somewhere else like Arena football or something but hopefully I make it to the NFL.”
Dude knows he ain’t getting drafted!
LOL..
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:46 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:17 am
@G123
what is the tender for Reece?
I know it’s not an original round tender, because he went undrafted.. teams wouldn’t have to give us anything.
RFA’s can visit other teams, right?
don’t think Reece is valued as high by other GM’s around the league. utility players that can play RB/FB/WR/TE aren’t that hard to find imo. other NFL squads could grab a fat receiver and trot him out at FB if they wanted to.
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I don’t think there is a tender. Reece is not an RFA, but rather an ERFA (Exclusive Rights Free Agent), meaning he cannot sign with another team at all.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:48 am
r8eray Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:45 am
Arizona State ILB Vontaze Burfict says he plans to return to school or try the Arena Football League if he goes undrafted.
“If I don’t get drafted then I will have to go back to school, but I love football so much that I won’t give up on football,” Burfict said. “But I will go back to school and finish up my schooling … and probably go somewhere else like Arena football or something but hopefully I make it to the NFL.”
Dude knows he ain’t getting drafted!
LOL..
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I’ll take him undrafted.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:48 am
Reece and Bryant both got 2nd round tenders.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:50 am
Reece and Bryant both got 2nd round tenders.
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thanks, YA!
so Bryant is a good dude and Reece is a d-bag
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:50 am
i would take Burfict in the 5th or 6th rd. Somebody will draft him. Low risk high reward.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
Aubrayo Franklin visits the Falcons today! Makes sense…reunited with Mike Nolan!
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:56 am
Burfict will go undrafted, as he should. Not a very good football player. A team that drafts him before the last handful of picks in the 7th round is foolish.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:56 am
YoungAmerican Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:48 am
Reece and Bryant both got 2nd round tenders.
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No, Reece didn’t get a Tender. ERFA’s don’t.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:56 am
Good or bad Burfict is the most talked about lb in this draft. Somebody will take a chance on him.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:02 pm
RaidO Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:56 am
Good or bad Burfict is the most talked about lb in this draft. Somebody will take a chance on him.
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Agreed. I wouldn’t mind him in the 6th. Big upside for very little risk.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Reece was offered a contract, he just hasn’t signed it yet. Duck is correct. No “tender offer’ was made, but Marcel is an EFRA, therefore he has no other option. Sign the deal or don’t play.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:07 pm
The City of Oakland has invested $3.5 million to hire JMI world class developers (the same group responsible for the Cowboy’s Stadium, the Colts Stadium & the Brooklyn Nets new Stadium & Entertainment Village) to do a study of the best use of the 750 archers between the Oakland Coliseum & Air Port.
The study is to determine the feasibility of refurbishing the Coliseum into a state of the art football stadium & basketball arena. Plans for new Stadiums for all 3 teams in case they can keep all 3 & all 3 need new stadiums, plans for a Hotel & Convention Center as well as a small mall/entertainment village, business & tech campus next to the airport, and plans for alternative entertainment facilities in case 1 or all 3 of the teams leave Oakland.
The EIR for every scenario and to considers a search for investors. And the City of Oakland owns over 11 miles of property within city limits (mostly bay front property) it could use as a bargaining chip for developers & inverters.
Oakland is also investing $100,000s to clean up the area around the Coliseum, especially the Coliseum BART station. The County of Alameda is investing $10s of millions in building some kind of Air Tram from the Coliseum B.A.R.T. station to the Airport as well a refurbishing the Coliseum BART Station & possibly building a Cable-Car like trolly to transport fans with in Coliseum City.
The joint Oakland City & Alameda Co. Commission in charge of overseeing the Coliseum is negotiating with AEG to run the complex for the next five years.
AEG is one of the richest companies in the world, the same group that is trying to bring a NFL team to Farmer’s Field in Down Town L.A. & manage the Staple Center & LA Live(the model for Coliseum City).
If they are paid by Oakland & Alameda Co. to manage the Oakland Coliseum, I would think it would be a conflict of interest to lure the Raiders to LA & more lucrative to manage a facilities in Oakland & LA with NFL teams.
JMI & AEG will need to lure investors for Coliseum City to happen. The Raiders are in if it happens, the Warriors are interested but also interested in moving to SF where it will be less work to get Corporate sponsorship.
The A’s want to move to San Jose where it will be less work to get corporate sponsorship. Still Coliseum City is slowly coming together, but we are only in month 2 of the 14-16 month study & EIR by JMI. Until the study & report are done there will not be any concrete news in Oakland.
The Oakland location is the least expensive & has the least environmental impact of any location in California because it is already on a site with two stadiums, unlimited parking next to a major highway and a major transportation hub with an international airport, a major subway station, a train station & major bus station & all off the infrastructure for stadium development is already in place in Oakland.
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Coliseum City – hope it happens
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:08 pm
@Duck
Reece was definately tendered. if he was indeed exclusive rights, then there would be no compensation attached and he wouldn’t be able to visit other teams. they wouldn’t be able to sign him to an offer sheet
540k is what he’ll make this year if he signs it. The alternative is what? Raiders rescind the tender and he becomes a FA? I’m sure he’s hoping for a long term deal with a lot more money after being a Pro Bowl alternate.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:08 pm
It’s a great week to be a Raiders fan. Isn’t it?!
Not no, but FOCK NO to using a draft pick on Burfict. This is a guy who was going to be one of the best LB’s in the Country last year. Right.
He’s a train wreck already happening…and it’ll take an awful lot for him to turn it around (like a miracle).
Undrafted, Burfict MIGHT be worth a look. Might be. But his lack of athleticism, and SPEED, can’t be made up for with his attitude. He’s an arse.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:10 pm
Man, I wish you guys would start citing your references/resource material.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Put me in the I-don’t-want-burfict-for-free camp
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:11 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:08 pm
@Duck
Reece was definately tendered. if he was indeed exclusive rights, then there would be no compensation attached and he wouldn’t be able to visit other teams. they wouldn’t be able to sign him to an offer sheet
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You are correct. He was offered a $545,000 tender, but not a tender that allows him to negotiate with any other teams. Nobody else can touch him.
http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/04/13/raiders-fb-reece-missing-team-workouts/
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
R8, Spearmint Rhino is 5 minutes from Staples if you’re driving a motorcycle on the sidewalk
Usually I’m pretty faded when I’m partying at the Lexus box at Staples and call on my hizzies, so it could be closer to 10 when they arrive.
And, additionally, I’m usually getting an undercover hand jiggity from a stripper from a different club when they arrive, so that could contribute to my imprecise calculations
ON THE REALZ
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Reece was not tendered anything. As an EFRA he was offered a $540,000 contract take it or leave it. If he chooses to pass then he essentially holds out for the entire season, does not accrue another season and the Raiders own his rights for another year, and he finds himself in this boat next year. He is probably trying to work out a deal that is worth more than 1 year, I am betting money is not the problem, but that he wants multiple years
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:15 pm
We are sort of arguing symantics here, but in the NFL world when you say someone was “tendered” it typical refers to the offer sheets extended to restricted free agents of either a 1st, 2nd, 3rd or orig Round tender
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Namdi Num Nums, I see Raider Station is doing some hard hitting investigative journalism
So cute you’re busy playing “important reporter”. Did you rummage your dad’s closet for his briefcase and trench coat?
Num Nums, you never fail to amuse my and my blog homies
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Bcz24 Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Reece was not tendered anything. As an EFRA he was offered a $540,000 contract take it or leave it.
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Right. And that contract offer is called a “Tender.”
Part of the problem is that “Tender” is being used for multiple purposes. Some tenders allow you to negotiate with other teams and some do not. Reece has one that does not.
Bryant HAD one that did, but the RFA signing period ended last Friday. He’s ours for another year as soon as he signs.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:20 pm
http://www.freepriesttjnow.org/please_sign_the_petition
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Didn’t Bryant participate in the recent team activities?If so,it is likely he has signed but it hasn’t been announced.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:22 pm
McClain reaches settlement in lawsuit
By Steve Corkran
Friday, April 20th, 2012 at 11:07 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders middle linebacker Rolando McClain reportedly reached a settlement in a lawsuit that stems from a 2008 incident in which a student accused McClain of hitting him with a vehichle and physical assault.
Next up for McClain is a trial May 17 on charges from a November incident in Decatur, Ala., in which McClain is allegedly punched a man and threatened to kill him. He also is alleged to have fired a gun near the man’s head.
Here is the link for the story on McClain reaching the settlement:
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/04/rolando_mcclain_settles_2-year.html
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:23 pm
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:27 pm
307. All due respect, but your entire response was a conclusion drawn upon zero actual facts. You even mentioned the photo as being “hard evidence “of his being guilty of the reported incident in Alabama.
Sorry bro, but the guy hasn’t been convicted of anything yet. Folks get down on a guy and automatically start assuming the worst. Kinda like, your know, he’s slow and lazy and now we’re finding put he’s having stem cell treatments for chronic knee and ankle issues?
I don’t care what the prevailing blog opinion is. These are assumptions based one limited knowledge and personal opinion, not on fact. Which is the case more often than not, I’m afraid.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:28 pm
BTW,put me in the no way in he!! we draft Burfict group.If we want to give him a shot as an UFA fine,but don’t waste a pick on him.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis, who previously has said he isn’t opposed to relocating the franchise, denied he’s courting Los Angeles, which is seeking an NFL team.
“Oakland is my preference, though,” Davis told The Oakland Tribune on Friday. “I see us as an urban team, being in a city. I want it to work here. I’d like to stay here.
“But we have to find a way to (generate more revenue). We need people buying season tickets. We’re in a deficit-spending situation, and we need to start getting our revenue up.”
The Raiders moved to Los Angeles from Oakland in 1982, then returned to the Bay Area for the 1995 season.
Another Bay Area team, the San Francisco 49ers, broke ground Thursday on its new $1.2 billion stadium in Santa Clara, a suburb of San Jose. Davis said he wouldn’t “close the door” on the possibility of the Raiders sharing the stadium with the 49ers, but he admitted there was little chance of that.
“We have to do something,” Davis said. “We’re opening the season on a Monday night, national TV, and we’ll be playing on dirt (because of the Oakland Athletics’ baseball diamond).”
Oakland civic officials recently met with Davis to present a proposal on the Coliseum complex site that would contain three separate facilities, allowing space for the A’s and the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. The designs for the proposed Coliseum City entertainment center were based on Anschutz Entertainment Group’s L.A. Live entertainment district.
Davis said he was “impressed” by the meeting.
AEG is pursuing the O.co Coliseum management contract and has offered $3.5 million in “capital investment,” as well as a $1 million signing bonus for “revenue-enhancing projects.” The group promised to generate $2.5 million by the end of the five-year contract by bringing in 25 events.
AEG, which wants to build Farmers Field for an NFL team in downtown Los Angeles, also agreed to add a clause to its contract that it wouldn’t talk to the Raiders about moving.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82883bd6/article/mark-davis-says-hed-like-to-keep-raiders-in-oakland?module=HP11_content_stream
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:29 pm
http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Lynx_Cool_Metal_Shower_Gel
I just showered with Raider Juice
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:31 pm
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1156344-dennis-allen-will-bring-the-twelfth-man-spirit-to-the-oakland-raiders-2012
Dennis Allen Will Bring the 12th-Man Spirit to the Oakland Raiders in 2012
This article is inspired by the appointment of Pastor Napoleon Kaufman, the man who has been chosen as chaplain to the Oakland Raiders’ franchise. He is a legendary running back and he had an experience on the football field that caused his conversion. In order to get to know Pastor Kaufman, I visited his media website to listen to his sermons.
Four sermons got my attention. One was broadcast on March 4, 2012, my pastor’s birthday, and one day after my son’s 40th birthday. I selected it solely because of those connections.
In the sermon, I heard Kaufman say that he had a meeting with Mr. Al Davis, and that he presented Mr. Davis with a Bible. I found that interesting. It also says that Mr. Davis indicated that no one had ever presented this type of gift to him. That was amazing and it inspired deeper study.
Today, during class a student named Demetrius said that Kaufman will bring energy to the Oakland Raiders. He also noted that the removal of Tim Tebow from the Broncos removed a type of energy away from the Broncos.
Well, believe it or not, Demetrius’ comment inspired deeper study.
Next, I did research on the 12th man because, for some reason, I consider Pastor Napoleon Kaufman a 12th man on the Oakland Raiders. He can bring “energy” to the team, according to the student.
Now, when I researched the 12th man, I discovered that it originated at my alma mater, Texas A&M University. I’m from the Class of 1986. Further, in the past there was a coach at A&M whose name was Dana X. Bible. Bible’s father was a professor and reportedly often quoted scriptures.
Now, the amazing connection, in my opinion, is that Coach Bible had an experience whereby he thought that he needed an extra player in case of injuries. He asked a fan named E. King Gill, the original 12th man, to suit up in case he would need him on the field. Gill willingly did so.
Here is a quote:
Unfortunately, the first half produced so many injuries for A&M that Coach D. X. Bible feared he wouldn’t have enough men to finish the game, so, he called into the Aggie section of the stands for E. King Gill, a reserve who had left football after the regular season to play basketball. Gill, who was spotting players for reporters at the time and was not in football uniform, willingly volunteered and donned the uniform of injured player Heine Weir. When the game ended with an A&M victory, 22–14, E. King Gill was the only man left standing on the sidelines for the Aggies. Gill later said, “I wish I could say that I went in and ran for the winning touchdown, but I did not. I simply stood by in case my team needed me.”[1] Although he did not actually play in the game, his readiness to play was noted. As there were 11 men on the field, E. King Gill was the 12th Man, hence the term.
Now, let’s get deep for a moment.
I truly believe that the man named Bible did so much for the team by asking Gill, the fan, to stand by and be ready to enter the game, if needed.
Furthermore, I believe that the man who gave Mr. Al Davis a Bible is a representative for the energy that will inspire unusual victories in 2012. Already, we remember that something unusual happened on October 9, when the number of men on the field was short by one, yet some believe there was another man on the field. Interesting!
Since Kaufman presented Davis with the Bible and since the student believes that Kaufman’s role as chaplain will bring “energy” to the team, let’s just say that “help” is on the way and will be standing by when the Oakland Raiders need it.
Now, what is the probability of a student making a comment about “energy” and then Kaufman revealing that he gave Davis a Bible? Next, the history reveals that there was a man named Bible who called out for help, and started the 12th man tradition.
I declare that the spirit of the 12th man tradition is going to be with the Oakland Raiders because Dennis Allen is an Aggie, and he understands the importance of the tradition and legacy since his father, too, was an Aggie. For that matter, I, too, am an Aggie.
We Aggies have every right to invoke the tradition of support, encouragement and “helping spirit” in whatever we do. We, therefore, impart that spirit to the Oakland Raiders in 2012.
The Oakland Raiders are going to be revitalized in 2012. Go Raiders! Receive that “energy”!
Link to Pastor Napoleon Kaufman’s sermons
Source for Twelfth Man, Gill and Dana X. Bible: Wikipedia
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Napoleon Kaufman wasn’t brought in for “energy”
he’s a pastor, not a motivational speaker!!
he’s here to find the thugs in the locker room and help them turn their lives around ..
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:41 pm
523
Certainly blog opinion goes off into hyperbole at times. I’m as guilty of it as anyone. But the facts are McClain threatened a man with a pistol and shot a bullet past his ear. Whatever the reasons he thinks are justified and whatever laws says that is a misdemeanor are flat wrong in my opinion.
Ultimately, will he ever be convicted of anything? Or will it all go away with settelements?
As for his knee condition or other health issues, it sucks for him, but he will be given another chance to redeem himself on the field.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Draft prospects: Defensive tackle Mike Martin
We’re looking at a handful of prospects that the Raiders may have to choose from with their first pick of next week’s draft, No. 95 in the third round. Next up is Michigan defensive tackle Mike Martin.
ESPN’s Todd McShay watches thousands of hours of tape on hundreds of draft prospects, and he says undersized tackle Mike Martin out of Michigan might be his favorite player. Though the 6-foot-1, 306-pound Martin lacks the classic size of a nose tackle, I think he would be a good pick if West Virginia’s Bruce Irvin and Alabama’s Josh Chapman are gone.
“Martin is arguably my favorite player in this draft,” McShay said during a conference call. “I could watch him over and over and over again. He’s one of five or six players that are so much fun to watch because they just never quit.
“I’ve nicknamed him ‘grunt’. He’s just your classic grunt. He’s always working hard and he’s going to outwork you. He’s quick off the ball, he has power, but he’s small. He’s short and he can get engulfed and pushed around at times by bigger guys. He can get caught up in traffic.”
Martin, a former high school wrestling star, is one of the draft’s strongest players. He posted 36 reps in the 225-pound bench press at the combine, 13 off Stephen Paea’s event record. (Chapman did 29 reps.) Martin had a strong Senior Bowl performance, and scouts like his quickness and footwork.
He played in both the 3-4 and 4-3 in college, which should get him another thumbs up from the Raiders, who are looking to be more multiple under new coach Dennis Allen.
Posted By: Vittorio Tafur
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:46 pm
D494. The wco is not just roll out passes. You need impeccable footwork and timing, + pinpoint accuracy.. terrelle pryor has not shown any of those things.. If TP plays next yr we miss the playoffs.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Draft prospects: Outside linebacker Bruce Irvin
We’re looking at a handful of prospects that the Raiders may have to choose from with their first pick of next week’s draft, No. 95 in the third round. Next up is West Virginia outside linebacker Bruce Irvin.
New general manager Reggie McKenzie was asked, “With just five picks, do you shy away from high-risk, high-reward guys?”
“Yes,” he said. “Yes.”
We thought that McKenzie might have a tough decision to make, as some scouts and draft experts had Irvin falling into the bottom of the third round. All he can really do at this point is rush the passer, which is exactly what the Raiders need, and Irvin was arrested the weekend after his pro day (March 16) for destruction of property and disorderly conduct after allegedly breaking a sign at a Jimmy John’s sandwich shop in Morgantown.
I know, surprising, Jimmy John’s is pretty good.
Most people, though, say Irvin is a good kid who has fought hard to overcome a tough childhood, dropping out of high school and time spent at a juvenile detention center.
On the field, Irvin played defensive end in in a 3-3-5 formation in college (after playing safety at community college) and would play linebacker in the NFL. He ran the fastest 3-cone drill at the combine (6.70) and also ran a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash.
Just wait, Irvin says, until he knows what he is doing.
“Just wait until I learn how to play the game,” Irvin told reporters. “To be honest, I’ve never been taught how to pass rush,” Irvin said. “My last two years, I had 23 sacks. I’ve had like 40 in three years (including junior college), and I got it all on natural ability.”
Here is ESPN’s Mel Kiper on Irvin:
“Two years ago looked like a first round pick as a defensive end, outside linebacker, pass rusher. Now he’s probably a second, at one point maybe looked like a third. Didn’t have the great year he had two years ago this past season, but still, talented. You could argue he’s one of the top 15 to 20 true freakish talents in this draft. He’s got unbelievable athletic and physical ability.”
Posted By: Vittorio Tafur
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Draft prospects: Defensive tackle Josh Chapman
We’re looking at a handful of prospects that the Raiders may have to choose from with their first pick of next week’s draft, No. 95 in the third round. We start off with Alabama defensive tackle Josh Chapman.
In free agency, new Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie got a good deal on players coming off injury. The same may be true of Chapman, who would probably be a second-round pick if he hadn’t torn up his left knee last season. Worse, of better depending on how you look at it, Chapman played through the injuries (torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus) to help Alabama win the national title.
He had surgery in January. There have been some concerns about when Chapman will return to the field, but his agent this week said that the draft prospect will be cleared to play before training camp.
At 6-foot-1 and 315 pounds, Chapman is built to be a nose tackle in a 3-4 scheme, which the Raiders could ultimately change to. But even in the current 4-3, Chapman could replace John Henderson as a two-down run plugger. He plays low to the ground with leverage, and obviously held up well against some of the top offensive lines in college football.
Some scouts call him more of a space-eater than play-maker, but even if that is true, Chapman handled double-teams well in college, held his ground and allowed teammates to make tackles around him.
Posted By: Vittorio Tafur
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:52 pm
do you think Corkran is still out celebrating 420???
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:52 pm
529. No, the FACT is that he was accused of it and has not as yet had his day in court.
See the difference?
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Guest,unless you were there,you can’t say what the facts really are.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:52 pm
nice posts RR.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:53 pm
A rundown/analysis of the Raiders draft visits
Here is my list of which prospects have visited the Raiders and where/if general manager Reggie McKenzie may try and get them in next week’s draft (in alphabetical order). Oakland doesn’t pick until No. 95 in the third round:
USC defensive end Armond Armstead — He missed the 2001 season due to illness (chest pains) and was a late addition to the draft after choosing not to remain at USC or transfer to another program. He is 6-4, 294 and was dominant at times during the 2010 season. Good late-round reach.
East Carolina offensive tackle Steven Baker – He’s 6-foot-7, 301 pounds, ran a 4.91 40. Poor man’s Bruce Campbell might go in sixth or seventh round or else be free agent.
Iowa safety Jordan Bernstine – Return specialist ran the 40-yard dash in 4.34 and 4.38 seconds at his campus Pro Day workout. Lot of injuries in college. 7th-rounder probably moving to cornerback.
Utah cornerback Conroy Black — Mel Kiper ranks Black as 47th-best CB prospect and Bernstine 50th. Black is 5-11, 181 and ran a 4.49, tied for most interceptions in Pac-12 with four. Utah has sent five defensive backs to NFL in last three years.
Houston outside linebacker Sammy Brown — Fifth-round target? He doesn’t have explosive burst, scouts say, but he just makes plays. Led the nation with 30 tackles for a loss. He’s 6-2, 240 and has good instincts.
James Madison outside linebacker D.J. Bryant – Possible free agent could be developed as pass-rushing specialist. All-conference but scouts think he will have trouble at point of attack in NFL.
Morgan State tight end Lamont Bryant — 4.45 40 might get project drafted. A lot of teams ready with post-draft free-agent offers.
Nevada defensive end Kaelin Burnett — Ran a 4.55 at his pro day last month and might be looked at as outside linebacker. He didn’t become a starter at Nevada until his senior year. The 6-4, 238 -pound Burnett overcame a hip injury and had 51 tackles, eight tackles for loss and five sacks in 13 games. Free agent.
Beloit receiver Derek Carrier — Mel Kiper’s 61st-rated receiver, he is a big kid — 6-foot-3 and 238. He ran a 4.55 40, had a 40-inch vertical jump and a three-cone run of 6.69 seconds (which would have been second for WRs at the combine). He also produced at the Division III school. He caught 75 passes for 1,100 yards and 12 touchdowns last season. Go ahead and highlight this one. Carrier would be a nice get in Round 6.
Alabama defensive tackle Josh Chapman — It’s looking like this 6-foot, 310-pound space eater may be there for the Raiders at No. 95. Chapman is coming off a major knee injury, but when healthy has the body type to get low, plug the middle and let teammates make plays around him. We’ll see how serious Raiders are about playing more 3-4 this season.
UCLA running back Derrick Coleman — At 6-feet, 235, the hearing-impaired Coleman is a pile mover with decent quickness. Replacement for Michael Bush might be there in Round 5 or 6.
South Florida defensive end Claude Davis – Ranked 111th at DE by Kiper, Davis is 6-1, 229, ran a 4.68 and is being looked at as a linebacker project. Coming off knee surgery. Likely free agent but there are whispers that Patriots coach Bill Belichick likes him.
UCLA safety Tony Dye – Looked like big-time player as a safety but regressed last two years. Also had back and ankle injuries last season. Moves well, bad instincts is the scouting report. Free agent.
Vanderbilt defensive end Tim Fugger — Put a star by this one. Future outside linebacker could go in fifth round and play right away as pass-rush specialist. 6-3, 260, 4.73. Projected to go in 5th round.
Slippery Rock receiver Devin Goda – 6-2, three-year starter whose lack of burst probably has him catching on as free agent.
Albion cornerback Chris Greenwood – 6-1, 189 and likely headed to safety at the next level. He may have jumped up to fifth round with Pro Day showing last month (4.34 40, vertical jump of 43 inches and a broad jump of 11-foot-2.)
Washington State outside linebacker Alex Hoffman-Ellis — Fast and fiery, but often eaten up by blocks in college. Free agent could make an impact on special teams.
Tennessee inside linebacker Austin Johnson – Strictly a run defender and possible free agent.
Posted By: Vittorio Tafur
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:54 pm
thanks, Mike!
still a bunch of guys who need to make a pick at #95
reading this, blackbeard?
thought I’d lend some draft info as it relates to the Oakland Raiders
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:54 pm
519.Cranberry Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:20 pm
http://www.freepriesttjnow.org/please_sign_the_petition
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I don’t understand why Pristtj would need to be “freed”.
I’ve seen him on here more than a few times the past few weeks.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:57 pm
I don’t understand why Pristtj would need to be “freed”.
I’ve seen him on here more than a few times the past few weeks.
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@DJG
Cranberry is TJ’s troll and he’s obvously looking for a few popularity votes. maybe if nobody signs that petition … he and his troll will go kick rocks ??
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:58 pm
keep up the strong work sir !!!
we are getting a lot more info from you then Steve !!!
its guys like you and several others that keep this thing going.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:58 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:52 pm
nice posts RR.
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April 23rd, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Draft prospects: Tight end Michael Egnew
We’re looking at a handful of prospects that the Raiders may have to choose from with their first pick of next week’s draft, No. 95 in the third round. There’s Josh Chapman, Bruce Irvin (ok, we’re dreaming) and Mike Martin. Next up is Missouri tight end Michael Egnew.
I don’t think the Raiders should draft a tight end in the third round, that the three-headed monster of Brandon Myers, David Ausberry and Richard Gordon is just fine for now. But what do I know? General manger Reggie McKenzie had a dynamic tight end in Jermichael Finley in Green Bay, and he may want one guy with speed and soft hands that he can count on to make plays down the middle of the field.
Egnew is a big kid (6-foot-6, 250 pounds) with soft hands who runs well (4.53 40) and wins battles for balls in the air. At his Pro Day, he posted a 37 1/2-inch vertical and an 11-foot, 3-inch broad jump, improving on the 36 and 10-11 he managed at the Combine. (His broad jump would have been the best at the Combine, which was an 11-1 by Georgia Tech wide receiver Stephen Hill and Central Florida cornerback Josh Robinson.)
He caught 90 passes for 762 yards two years ago and 50 for 523 last year. He was never really asked to block much with the all different spread formations Missouri ran, and often lined up in the slot.
Here’s ESPN’s Mel Kiper:
“He wasn’t elite because he’s not going to be an in-line blocker … tremendous athletic ability. He’s got soft hands, very athletic kid, going to get bigger. This is a guy that caught a ton of passes the last two years. This past season he dropped in terms of his receptions. .. The previous year, with (Blaine) Gabbert he had a ton of catches, 90 catches.
“You’re talking about a guy that caught a lot of balls, and now what hurts, as well, people get into that, well, the trend of Missouri tight ends with Chase Coffman not getting it done (in the NFL), Martin Rucker not getting it done.”
Posted By: Vittorio Tafur
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:04 pm
lol.. still thinking about changing my pick to Josh Harris.. long snapper, Auburn !!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:07 pm
The thing about most,if not all,of those players listed are they as seen as 6/7 rd picks or undrafted FAs.
RRs,are you trying to silence Priest because you very seldom agree with what he says?Having multiple opinions on here is what makes this such a great place.
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Who is running this BLOG?
Start a new Thread….this title is embarrassing to our organization….
You work for the Raiders Nation, did you guys forget?
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:11 pm
I’ll probably wait until the day we pick, Rockstar. Never know who might still be around.
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Mychal Kendricks
My gut tells me he’ll be at the top come the 43rd pick. Kendricks would take the physicality of our defense to another level.
Josh Kaddu
The Raiders would be remiss to not draft a potential starting linebacker this year. If we go elsewhere early, we could again look for a starter in the middle rounds. Kaddu would add some much needed speed to the LB corps. He could be a solid option near the top of the fourth.
Nigel Bradham
Bradham sort of falls into the same category as Josh Kaddu. He’s very athletic and aggressive and could still be available near the top of the fourth round.
Keenan Robinson
Robinson might have some untapped pass rush potential. Those suspicions were affirmed during the Senior Bowl practice week where had a lot of success in 1v1 drills. I also appreciate Robinson’s toughness between the tackles despite his narrow frame. He can run sideline to sideline and should be a capable in coverage. Robinson should be projected higher than the fourth round.
Robert Turbin
I could see Turbin being our back-up plan for the third or fourth. He certainly has the power to be McFadden’s back-up. He also has some ability as a receiver and a surprising burst, but he’s not the type of back who commands touches for the sake of getting him involved. Other smaller backs would be more active within the game plan on a week-to-week basis. The upside to Turbin is we can continue punishing defenses with DMAC on the bench.
Jake Bequette
He’s been productive rushing the passer and his explosiveness fits well. He has that knack for anticipating the snap and beating the tackle right off the line. The major knock on him is non-existent hand use and a lack of pass rush moves. He makes up for it though with his motor and pad level. I’m projecting him as our fourth round pick.
Source = some random Seahawks fansite, edited to post on the Raiders comments page
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:17 pm
are you trying to silence Priest because you very seldom agree with what he says?
Having multiple opinions on here is what makes this such a great place.
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@Lefty
I’m not trying to silence anybody. It’s not a secret that I think TJ is a tard though. Not because we have a difference of opinion or anything, just because he acts like one!
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:17 pm
ET-just say A.Luck or RGII-they’ll be as good a GUESS as everyone else’s.LOL
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:19 pm
If all the ‘tards’ on here were to kick rocks,it would be a very lonely,silent place.
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:19 pm
I’ll probably wait until the day we pick, Rockstar. Never know who might still be around.
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@ Ed Teach
I don’t blog on my weekends bro
especially not the day before my birthday.
especially not during turkey season.
Voting ends Wednesday at 5pm Central Podunk time (3pm PST)
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:20 pm
When I first heard of the Carson Palmer deal, i was listening to Jim Rome while driving and my first reaction was “AWESOME..we’ve got an elite QB on the Raiders!”
That was just my first, honest reaction to the news and my opinion of Palmer.
My opinion was based on all the media hype surrounding him and everything he did.
I remember when T.O joined CIncy and ESPN was hyping this Ocho, T.o, Palmer “dream connection” thing.
I don’t follow Cincy too much, but i’m a pretty big NFL fan and that was my impression of Palmer BEFORE coming to Oakland. He was hyped as “elite” or close enough to it and that was my take on him.
Now that he gets to Oakland, all of a sudden he’s “fading” and you hardly hear squat about him. If you do, it’s negative..not taking into account the fact he came off the couch to takeover this team with his best offensive weapon injured…as well as his key receivers like Moore and Ford for a stretch.
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:23 pm
If all the ‘tards’ on here were to kick rocks,it would be a very lonely,silent place.
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@Lefty
If you like to spend all hours of the night debating non-football things with Kell, MR and all their aliases be my guest
There are plenty of semi pros here during the day to talk Raiders or even just football in general
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:24 pm
I don’t blog on my weekends bro
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lol lol.. then you missed a drunk KoolKell !! drinking King Cobra malt liquor.. classic!!!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:25 pm
i am with you on that RR. weekdays you get go info, weekends are good for a laugh !!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:26 pm
then again i laugh it up in here on the weekdays too !!!
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:27 pm
RRS-you’ve read enough of my comments that you should know 99.99% of the time I talk only Raider football.I don’t even like to get into YOUR pro basketball comments.
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:28 pm
The reason Palmer has fallen out of favor with the media is that he had an injury 2-3 years ago which affected his arm strength. Since coming back, his interception percentage has gone up noticeably
What they fail to observe is that his is now rehabilitated, and that last years numbers were skewed by all the craziness that happened
As far as the future, that leaves CP a big question mark – can he come back and be great again, or is he too old and has lost it? My guess is the former
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Mike,some of the best Raider conversations I’ve been involved in or read have happened on the week-ends.It’s all a matter of who is involved.
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Well then Rockstar, you can log on on Monday and see how wrong I was
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:31 pm
The reason Palmer has fallen out of favor with the media …..
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The reason is he is now an Oakland Raider.
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:35 pm
I don’t even like to get into YOUR pro basketball comments.
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Lefty must not be a Laker fan!
haha
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:38 pm
NBA in general.You guys can have it.
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:47 pm
NBA in general.You guys can have it.
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@Lefty
that me with baseball, nascar, golf, tennis, soccer & hockey
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Is anyone else excited about the draft?
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Raiders select:
Kyle Wilber, Wake Forest: Round 3
As is often the case, there is a good chance Wilber will be off the board when the Raiders pick at this spot. But that is kind of the point. Because if he IS still on the board, it would be a clear case of merging a need position with the best player available on the Raiders’ board. Wilber lined up in a 3-4 defense at Wake Forest and excelled in that system. He was a four year starter with some impressive numbers. The last two seasons, he averaged 68 tackles per season, 13 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks. He is s smart player who matches it with effort and work ethic. At 6-3, 249 pounds, can line up as a 3-4 outside linebacker or 4-3 strong side linebacker.
Josh Kaddu, Oregon Round 4
This Bay Area product has said he would consider being drafted by the Raiders as a blessing. His credentials include helping lead the Oregon Ducks to the National Championship game his junior season and a Rose Bowl victory as a Senior. Last season he had 50 tackles, and 9.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. He is aggressive with fluid hips which make him a asset in coverage. He improved his numbers every season at Oregon and is valued greatly for his potential. His 6-2 frame can add more weight which would improve his pass rushing as well.
Miles Burris, San Diego State Round 5
He is the kind of guy the draft analysts like to call a high-motor guy. I wouldn’t suggest playing a drinking game during the draft on how many times they use the words “effort”, “aggressive”, “high-motor”, or “relentless” unless you want to get wasted pretty quickly. Reggie McKenzie had a guy in Green Bay with whom Burris can be compared by the name of Clay Mathews. Burris is not considerably athletic but he makes up for it with his relentless (drink) aggressive (drink) high motor (drink). Not to mention his unselfish play and coachability (when in doubt, drink). He can play both 3-4 outside linebacker and strong side linebacker (hiccup).
Demario Davis, Arkansas State: Round 5
A two-time All Sun Belt defensive first teamer, he is a holy terror on the field. His skills and athleticism compare very closely to Aaron Curry. The Raiders know what to expect from Curry as a linebacker and they brought him back for those skills. Davis’ primary limitation is in coverage.
Sammy Brown, Houston: Round 6
Brown led the nation with 28 tackles for loss last season. He has an uncanny knack for tracking down the ball carrier and eluding blockers to get into the backfield. He also has fluid hips for play in coverage. He has decent size at 6-1, 243 pounds as well as long arms.
Tim Fugger, Vanderbilt Round 6
Fugger did lead the Commodores in sacks (7.0) and tackles for loss (13.5). He raised his draft stock considerably at his Pro Day last month where he ran a 40 yard dash in the 4.5 range and benched 225 pounds an impressive 29 times.
April 23rd, 2012 at 1:50 pm
I am with you there Lefty. just cant get into the NBA.
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Branch, you reading this??
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/23/anthony-spencer-signs-franchise-tender/
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:18 pm
436.Just Fire Baby Says:
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:16 am
People would rather go drinking on Dublin Blvd and hop on Bart, than do it around the current site.
Oakland needs to step up it’s business game ASAP, or it’s going to lose out to one of it’s neighbors.
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Yup. Oakland needs to step it up big time.
I saw the Mayor of Dublin at BJ Brewery Grand Opening, didn’t have time to mention if he was aware of Davis still considering the Camp Parks, Dublin site as a potential new stadium location.
The new Mayor would probably more receptive to it happening, than the old lady Mayor the city of Dublin had 2-3 years ago.
I wouldn’t mind at all if the Raiders ended up getting a new stadium in Dublin. It’s an ideal location.
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Raiders select:
Kyle Wilber, Wake Forest: Round 3
As is often the case, there is a good chance Wilber will be off the board when the Raiders pick at this spot. But that is kind of the point. Because if he IS still on the board, it would be a clear case of merging a need position with the best player available on the Raiders’ board. Wilber lined up in a 3-4 defense at Wake Forest and excelled in that system. He was a four year starter with some impressive numbers. The last two seasons, he averaged 68 tackles per season, 13 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks. He is s smart player who matches it with effort and work ethic. At 6-3, 249 pounds, can line up as a 3-4 outside linebacker or 4-3 strong side linebacker.
Josh Kaddu, Oregon Round 4
This Bay Area product has said he would consider being drafted by the Raiders as a blessing. His credentials include helping lead the Oregon Ducks to the National Championship game his junior season and a Rose Bowl victory as a Senior. Last season he had 50 tackles, and 9.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. He is aggressive with fluid hips which make him a asset in coverage. He improved his numbers every season at Oregon and is valued greatly for his potential. His 6-2 frame can add more weight which would improve his pass rushing as well.
Miles Burris, San Diego State Round 5
He is the kind of guy the draft analysts like to call a high-motor guy. I wouldn’t suggest playing a drinking game during the draft on how many times they use the words “effort”, “aggressive”, “high-motor”, or “relentless” unless you want to get wasted pretty quickly. Reggie McKenzie had a guy in Green Bay with whom Burris can be compared by the name of Clay Mathews. Burris is not considerably athletic but he makes up for it with his relentless (drink) aggressive (drink) high motor (drink). Not to mention his unselfish play and coachability (when in doubt, drink). He can play both 3-4 outside linebacker and strong side linebacker (hiccup).
Demario Davis, Arkansas State: Round 5
A two-time All Sun Belt defensive first teamer, he is a holy terror on the field. His skills and athleticism compare very closely to Aaron Curry. The Raiders know what to expect from Curry as a linebacker and they brought him back for those skills. Davis’ primary limitation is in coverage.
Sammy Brown, Houston: Round 6
Brown led the nation with 28 tackles for loss last season. He has an uncanny knack for tracking down the ball carrier and eluding blockers to get into the backfield. He also has fluid hips for play in coverage. He has decent size at 6-1, 243 pounds as well as long arms.
Tim Fugger, Vanderbilt Round 6
Fugger did lead the Commodores in sacks (7.0) and tackles for loss (13.5). He raised his draft stock considerably at his Pro Day last month where he ran a 40 yard dash in the 4.5 range and benched 225 pounds an impressive 29 times.
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Not a bad Raiderd mock. I would love to see Kaddu be picked by the Raiders in Round 4.
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:21 pm
Robert Turbin
I could see Turbin being our back-up plan for the third or fourth. He certainly has the power to be McFadden’s back-up. He also has some ability as a receiver and a surprising burst, but he’s not the type of back who commands touches for the sake of getting him involved. Other smaller backs would be more active within the game plan on a week-to-week basis. The upside to Turbin is we can continue punishing defenses with DMAC on the bench.
Jake Bequette
He’s been productive rushing the passer and his explosiveness fits well. He has that knack for anticipating the snap and beating the tackle right off the line. The major knock on him is non-existent hand use and a lack of pass rush moves. He makes up for it though with his motor and pad level. I’m projecting him as our fourth round pick.
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Theset two guys would be GREAT picks for the Raiders at the end of Round 3.
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:29 pm
The City of Oakland has invested $3.5 million to hire JMI world class developers (the same group responsible for the Cowboy’s Stadium, the Colts Stadium & the Brooklyn Nets new Stadium & Entertainment Village) to do a study of the best use of the 750 archers between the Oakland Coliseum & Air Port.
The study is to determine the feasibility of refurbishing the Coliseum into a state of the art football stadium & basketball arena. Plans for new Stadiums for all 3 teams in case they can keep all 3 & all 3 need new stadiums, plans for a Hotel & Convention Center as well as a small mall/entertainment village, business & tech campus next to the airport, and plans for alternative entertainment facilities in case 1 or all 3 of the teams leave Oakland.
The EIR for every scenario and to considers a search for investors. And the City of Oakland owns over 11 miles of property within city limits (mostly bay front property) it could use as a bargaining chip for developers & inverters.
Oakland is also investing $100,000s to clean up the area around the Coliseum, especially the Coliseum BART station. The County of Alameda is investing $10s of millions in building some kind of Air Tram from the Coliseum B.A.R.T. station to the Airport as well a refurbishing the Coliseum BART Station & possibly building a Cable-Car like trolly to transport fans with in Coliseum City.
The joint Oakland City & Alameda Co. Commission in charge of overseeing the Coliseum is negotiating with AEG to run the complex for the next five years.
AEG is one of the richest companies in the world, the same group that is trying to bring a NFL team to Farmer’s Field in Down Town L.A. & manage the Staple Center & LA Live(the model for Coliseum City).
If they are paid by Oakland & Alameda Co. to manage the Oakland Coliseum, I would think it would be a conflict of interest to lure the Raiders to LA & more lucrative to manage a facilities in Oakland & LA with NFL teams.
JMI & AEG will need to lure investors for Coliseum City to happen. The Raiders are in if it happens, the Warriors are interested but also interested in moving to SF where it will be less work to get Corporate sponsorship.
The A’s want to move to San Jose where it will be less work to get corporate sponsorship. Still Coliseum City is slowly coming together, but we are only in month 2 of the 14-16 month study & EIR by JMI. Until the study & report are done there will not be any concrete news in Oakland.
The Oakland location is the least expensive & has the least environmental impact of any location in California because it is already on a site with two stadiums, unlimited parking next to a major highway and a major transportation hub with an international airport, a major subway station, a train station & major bus station & all off the infrastructure for stadium development is already in place in Oakland.
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Coliseum City – hope it happens
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I hope it happens also.
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:42 pm
nice posts ray & DK007
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:45 pm
I only blog in hear during working hours. Never during lunch, week-ends, holidays or vacation. I can be on here all day long, well, 8-Noon and 1 to 5 and still make a pretty good wage.
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Coliseum City would be effin awesome. It would vault the Raiders to a higher orbit. The City of Oakland would be nuts not to make this happen.
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Looks as if the Saints GM could be in even more trouble.
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Look at what a big deal it is when a team gets some new digs. The city goes bonkers over it. Oakland would have a city within a city. High tech state of the art 21st century stuff. I’m sure they’d lure in all kinds of businesses. It makes no sense at all to not get this moving. Like now.
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:50 pm
Mark Davis could spearhead this project. He could leave his signature on it like his father did for the Raiders. It’s a no brainer.
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Think of the jobs man. The jobs. The revenue. The status. All worldly crap. We could even host the Super Bowl. Bring in NCAA tournies. Host state championship football games. Theres no limit to the possibilities.
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Com’on Steve. Start askin questions, kick these guys in the buttox. Make them get it rollin. Put the pressure on. Coliseum City or bust. Oakland, its your choice. Use it or lose it.
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:56 pm
http://kaplanforoakland.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/oaklandlive.jpg
It would be a realtors gold rush. KK, get this thing rollin.
April 23rd, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Nothin worse than watching the A’s play in a 4/5ths empty stadium. Just aint right.
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Just think of the free agent talent the Raiders, W’s and A’s could attract with the new Coliseum City complex. World Series champs, Super Bowl champs, and NBA champs all in the same year in the same City. Oakland Baby! (but the W’s would have to change their name to the Oakland Warriors. That is a must).
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:01 pm
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April 23rd, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Who do you want the Raiders to draft at #95 ???
RaiderRockstar: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Carl Weathers: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
R8ER MIKE: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
CJ Legend 34: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
RaiderDuck: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
PlunkforHOF: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
HairyBush: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
John David Booty: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Raiderfankirk: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
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)
Rellik30: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
505raiders: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Breaking_Black: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Car Wash Dude: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Realtruraider: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
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Guy: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
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Try Some Reality: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
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Greg: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
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8RaiderReign8: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
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YoungAmerican: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
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Fingers: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Paul Gutierrez: 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)
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ArmChair GM: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
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1960AutumnWind: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Raidertalk: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
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Bo Schembechler Jackson: Mike Martin (Michigan)
SilverAndBlackBleeder: Mike Martin (Michigan)
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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)
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No Mas Diamante: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
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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: Logan Harrell (Fresno State)
JB: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Raiderzmaverick: Sean Spence (Miami U)
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Raiderjambo: Sean Spence (Miami U)
SR Raider: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Da Trinity: 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)
Bad News Dude: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Raider O: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Leaky Pete: 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)
I90 Raider: Tyrone Crawford (Boise St)
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)
Seymour Bush: 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)
Mcfadden20.: 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)
Stinky Feet: Jack Crawford (Penn State)
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 23rd, 2012 at 3:03 pm
The jobs man, the jobs. Coliseum City.
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:03 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick (alpha)
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April 23rd, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Josh Kaddu, Oregon at #95
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Before anyone asks whos gonna pay for the Coliseum City project, let me pre-emp that question. Who’s gonna pay for Coliseum City? Corperate advertising and sponsoship.
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Wait a damn minute! Hold everything! What the hell is a soccer field doing on that artist conception of the football stadium? Get that damn thing off of there and put in yard lines and hash marks and the Raider logo in the center. What kind of bull manure is that.
http://kaplanforoakland.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/oaklandlive.jpg
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Yall ready fa dis?
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:13 pm
You think a soccer game could sell out 95,000 plus in California? Hell no. Get rid of that soccer field now and put what really belongs there. A football field. You can’t tell me that it was that difficult to draw in there. A soccer field? Really? Fire these bums and get a football guy in there. We know the rest. A soccer field? What kind of joke did this guy try and pull? We’re talking Raider Coliseum City.
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:15 pm
There are no luxury suites in there. Must be a soccer field.
http://kaplanforoakland.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/oaklandlive.jpg
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:16 pm
RaiderRockstar; re: still awaiting votes for #95 pick. I’ve almost decided.
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Just watched some vid of Mike Martin, the guy has a hell of a burst of the line and is relentless. He is kind of undersized for a NT though, but I wouldn’t be mad if we picked him up
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Raider Nation-Station
NEW!~ 04-23-12: REALITY VS HATERS, TWO DAVIS MYTHS EXPOSED
The draft, Oakland finacial situation, how detractors and fans alike have it all wrong…
http://www.raidernationstation.com/ones_to_watch
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Its been said: “The problem with genius is that those who aren’t may not recognize it.”
In the years to come, the post Al Davis era will begin to reveal the true genius of the man who built one of the most dominant sports franchises in history and even enemies, critics and detractors alike will grudingly give him the accord due one of the most loved, hated and respected figures in the history of sport.
There are many falsehoods passed along by those who don’t understand the man or the calculated gambles he took and those who simply choose to believe anything that bolsters their dislike of him. The reality is, Davis’ way wasn’t how everyone else did it but that doesn’t mean it was always wrong, just often misunderstood.
MYTH ONE:
DAVIS WAS TERRIBLE IN THE DRAFT
The new Raiders are using up some of these 30 or so pre draft visits
East Carolina offensive tackle Steven Baker visited Oakland, this pre. Vanderbilt defensive end Tim Fugger has visited the Raiders along with many many others.
Judging by the prospects brought in so far the new powers that be are being true to their word about not seeking your typical Al Davis H/W/S specimens because with the passing of the Legendary figure, its a “new era” in Raider football and with that new era, GM Reggie McKenzie brings a new way of doing things.
Its possible McKenize could make some moves prior to or during the draft to move up, but as it stands Oakland sits day two, 3rd round 95th overall.
The players brought in so far and likely any Oakland will be able to select in the 3rd round will probably not be field ready day one so it may be harder in the years to come to gauge whether McKenzie’s picks and their performance have been head and shoulders above Davis’ former draft picks but what is clear are the perceptions held by some about Davis’ drafting system and style.
The truth is when looked at objectively Davis was no less successful than any other NFL team with few exceptions but because he was known for drafting height, weight, speed projects and selected some truly bust worthy picks in recent years (especially in the first round, Jamarcus Russell, Robert Gallery ect) the perception is Davis was terrible in the draft.
Reality, stats and facts say something entirely different. In fact, when compared to the success of other teams drafts over the last 20 years, Davis’ draft success is in the top 30%.
This is even more remarkable considering some of the leaps Davis made during his career. Leaps that were often blasted by detractors and media types who ate crow as years and careers went on.
Ray Guy, Sebastian Janikowski, there have been many controversial Davis picks that went on to not only prosper but dominate.
People will try to compare Oaklands new managements drafts to Davis’ and it will be interesting to see them try but the fact is, the new regime is drafting for a different type of team with different values on different types of players.
Sadly, there will never ever be another Owner who drafts the way Davis did.
Again, based on your perception of reality, thats either a sad thing or the best thing that ever happened to the Raiders.
The reality is, like everything else with football, when it cam eto drafting, Davis did it his way and knew what he was doing.
MYTH TWO:
DAVIS LEFT A FINACIAL MESS
Since his passing some ill informed media types, haters and even Raider fans perpetuate the myth that Davis put the Raiders in a draft / free agent bind because of reckless, irresponsible spending and lavish contracts.
Truth is, right now Oakland is in a bit of a finacial bind. but, the reason for that isn’t because Al Davis was a terrible money manager, its because Mark and Reggie were forced to make a clean break from the Davis way even if it was going to be painful.
The Raiders were built and run by Davis. No one else could run it the way it existed.
The new Owner and GM understood that and began right away installing and modernizing a new way of doing things including financials.
Any transistion is going to entail difficulties but to suggest Davis had mis-managed the team is incorrect.
Detractors conveiniently forget, during his time, Davis ran the books and the Raiders with nary a problem. Had he lived, he’d have done the exact same thing in 2012 he always did, kept players he wanted and made cap.
Just like he did for the better part of a half a century.
Reggie and co. are biting the bullet now partially because of the way Davis did business and in part because the new way they want to do business.
There is always going to be change, house clearing, efficiency and re-evaluation when implementing a brand new system.
Especially one built and run exclusively by one man for nearly 50 years.
Contrary to what ill informed broadcasters and news men might think, Davis wasn’t irresponsible with the Raiders bank. He just ran it like he did everything else Silver and Black.
His way.
These are just two examples of how the Davis legacy is misunderstood or purposely distorted but over time people will come to see and learn perception about Al Davis was often different from reality.
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Willie Brown will announce Fridays #95 pick for the Oakland Raiders!
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Wonder if Willie will be announcing sooner?
McKenzie may do some wheelin’ and dealin’…
Have a good day nation!~
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Latest: Walter’s Mock Draft…
95. Oakland Raiders: Mike Martin, DT, Michigan
The Raiders really need help at defensive tackle. Mike Martin, coincidentally, is one of the top players available.
129. Oakland Raiders: Chris Greenwood, CB, Albion
The Raiders just lost Stanford Routt and Chris Johnson, so they’ll have to replenish depth. Listing Shawntae Spencer as a starter is pretty sad.
148. Oakland Raiders: Jonathan Massaquoi, DE/OLB, Troy The Raiders lost two pass-rushers this offseason in Kamerion Wimbley and Trevor Scott. They’ll need replacements.
168. Oakland Raiders: Terrance Ganaway, RB, Baylor
The Raiders need a power complement for Darren McFadden in the wake of Michael Bush’s signing with Chicago.
189. Oakland Raiders: Alex Hoffman-Ellis, OLB, Washington State More linebacker help for the Raiders, who have shown interest in this particular prospect.
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Well, the Raiders had a losing record over the last 20 years. That’s all I know.
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:59 pm
I’d be VERY surprised and SUPER happy if Mike Martin dropped to #95.
DT Martin
DE Bequette
LB Burris
LB Brown
DE Alexander
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Rosters expanded from 80 to 90.
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:03 pm
In Denver, playbooks are out and iPads are in
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/23/in-denver-playbooks-are-out-and-ipads-are-in/
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Interesting
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Like the ipad idea. Welcome to the new millenium.
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Not sure what’s going to happen withthe stadium deal but we have to do something. had some great times at the Col but the place is dump. Great location tho.
like mark davis said, opening night on MNF and we’re playing on dirt. i flippin’ hate the dirt diamond. no more diamond. no mas diamante.
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:25 pm
In Denver, playbooks are out and iPads are in
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/23/in-denver-playbooks-are-out-and-ipads-are-in/
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Interesting
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Sounds like a potential disaster/scandal…someone hacked their IPAD during the game and ….
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Despite ReggieMck saying he doesn’t like to trade-away future picks, it wouldn’t be a shock to me to see him do just that if he sees a chance to get one of “his guys.”
You know he’s done his homework, and packaging this year’s (trade-able) 5th-rounder with next year’s 3rd-rounder could get us into the late 3rd, early 4th this year.
I believe in taking the “best player available,” just like Reggie does…but I also know GM’s move when they see a Player they don’t want to get away. No reason to think ReggieMck won’t be the same way…and he can do it without reaching too far for value now.
The Raiders’ highest draft priorities: LB, DT, C, and QB…in close to that order, but interchangeable, depending on who’s left on the draft board…
LB
Best Value: ILB Mychal Kendricks, Cal…OLB Lavonte David, Neb
Raiders best bets: ILB James-Michael Johnson, Nevada…ILB Tank Carder, TCU… OLB/DE Bruce Irvin, WV…OLB/DE Kyle Wilber, Wake
DT
Best Value: Josh Chapman, AL
Raiders best bets: Alameda Ta’amu, WU…Hebron Fangupo, BYU… Derek Wolfe, Cincy
QB
Best Value: Brandon Weeden, Okla St (he’ll be long gone, unfortunately)
Raiders best bets: Nick Foles, AZ…Russell Wilson, WI…Brock Osweiler, ASU. (Either could be #2 this year. Yikes!)
C
Best Value: Mike Brewster, Ohio St
Raiders best bets: Mike Brewster, Ohio St…Grant Garner, Okla St…Quentin Saulsberry, Mississippi
If ReggieMck can get one Player from each of those categories, he’ll hit a home run (on paper, anyway). Get Players from 3-of-the-4 categories I listed above, and we’ll be better for it.
Lots of talent out there, even if the “names” don’t overwhelm this year!
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:34 pm
OK, JerryMcD and Cork —
We’ve been patiently awaiting your amazing pre-draft coverage…waiting for you to tell us everything the Raiders need to get in the draft, and when they need to get it.
Time for all that behind-the-scenes work you’ve been doing to make its appearance. We know you’ve got it.
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Is Martin the guy who tested positive for marijuana at the Combine?
When that happens AT THE COMBINE it tells me the dudes not smart enough to prep for a time and date he has known is going to happen since he started high school football.
LOTS of NFL players smoke. Detroits got a couple of players busted by cops in the same week.
Martin’s a good player but he’s not smart. Better pot than violence but still…All in all though I’d take him at 95…
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Waiting for the party line from Reggie
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Quentin Saulsberry goes to Miss St, not Ole Miss
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Wonder what hes gonna tell us this time?
“We’re here to win Championships.”
“We’re gonna focus on fixing penalties and get the best players possible.”
Translation: “I like milk.”
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Just like Al…when he spills milk, he likes it better if it runs fast.
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Is Martin the guy who tested positive for marijuana at the Combine?
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Ohio State’s Mike Adams maybe?
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Mike Mayock’s Top 100
1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
2. Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
3. Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
4. Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
5. Matt Kalil, OT, Southern California
6. Luke Kuechly, ILB, Boston College
7. Mark Barron, SS, Alabama
8. Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina
9. Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse
10. Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
11. Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State
12. Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
13. Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis
14. Shea McClellin, OLB, Boise State
15. Dont’a Hightower, ILB, Alabama
16. Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
17. Doug Martin, RB, Boise State
18. Melvin Ingram, OLB, South Carolina
19. Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
20. Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
21. Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina
22. Whitney Mercilus, OLB, Illinois
23. Courtney Upshaw, DE, Alabama
24. David DeCastro, G, Stanford
25. Cordy Glenn, OT, Georgia
26. Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State
27. Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
28. Harrison Smith, SS, Notre Dame
29. Michael Brockers, DT, LSU
30. Vinny Curry, DE, Marshall
31. Kevin Zeitler, G, Wisconsin
32. Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech
33. David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech
34. Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford
35. Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State
36. Jeff Allen, OT, Illinois
37. Amini Silatolu, G, Midwestern State
38. Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
39. Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt
40. Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
41. Bruce Irvin, DE, West Virginia
42. Devon Still, DT, Penn State
43. Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson
44. Bobby Massie, OT, Mississippi
45. Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana
46. Lavonte David, OLB, Nebraska
47. Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson
48. Josh Robinson, CB, Central Florida
49. Nick Perry, DE, Southern California
50. Cam Johnson, DE, Virginia
51. Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
52. Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
53. Andre Branch, OLB, Clemson
54. Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State
55. Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
56. Kendall Reyes, DT, Connecticut
57. A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois
58. Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina
59. Derek Wolfe, DT, Cincinnati
60. T.Y. Hilton, WR, Florida International
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61. Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia
62. Mitchell Schwartz, OT, California
63. Rueben Randle, WR, LSU
64. Alameda Ta’amu, DT, Washington
65. Brandon Taylor, SS, LSU
66. Kelechi Osemele, G, Iowa State
67. Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State
68. Olivier Vernon, DE, Miami
69. Mychal Kendricks, ILB, California
70. Mike Martin, DT, Michigan
71. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon
72. Brock Osweiler, QB, Arizona State
73. Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State
74. Ronnell Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma
75. Dwight Bentley, CB, Louisiana-Lafayette
76. Brandon Brooks, G, Miami (Ohio)
77. Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati
78. Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska
79. Philip Blake, C, Baylor
80. DeQuan Menzie, FS, Alabama
81. Sean Spence, OLB, Miami
82. Lamar Miller, RB, Miami
83. Billy Winn, DE, Boise State
84. Jonathan Massaquoi, DE, Troy
85. Ben Jones, C, Georgia
86. Demario Davis, OLB, Arkansas State
87. Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State
88. Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple
89. Marvin Jones, WR, California
90. Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma
91. Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers
92. Orson Charles, TE, Georgia
93. Chris Polk, RB, Washington
94. Frank Alexander, DE, Oklahoma
95. Trevor Guyton, DE, California
96. Donald Stephenson, OT, Oklahoma
97. Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma
98. Bobby Wagner, OLB, Utah State
99. Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State
100. Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina
April 23rd, 2012 at 4:57 pm
I got some great deals on foreclosed homes. Give your favorite realtor Michael “Kool” Kelly a call, and move into your dream home today!
April 23rd, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Beach front property! Once owned by yours truly. This baby is a steal!
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April 23rd, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Looking for something a little rustic? Take a look at this home, currently inhabited by Mista Brown.
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April 23rd, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Great jiggity wiggity! Are you a hip swingle single? This bachelor pad was once owned by R&B star Master Beeecham:
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April 23rd, 2012 at 5:26 pm
I say quit picking on KoolKell. I have had my differences with him, no doubt. Take him on the substance of his comments. I am worried that he is not well. If we are a nation, then we should show some compassion.
April 23rd, 2012 at 5:29 pm
567. Not me.. This draft is a snooze fest.
April 23rd, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Beach front property! Once owned by yours truly. This baby is a steal!
http://www.meetmyuglybaby.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ugly-shack.jpg I kind of like that one!
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