Update: Branch signs franchise tender
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, May 7th, 2012 at 8:18 am in Oakland Raiders.
Update: The Raiders announced Branch has signed his franchise free agent tender.
Strong safety Tyvon Branch will sign his franchise tender Monday, guaranteeing him a salary of $6.212 million this season, according to an NFL Network report.
Branch and the club have until July 15 to negotiate a longterm deal, which would guarantee him more money and reduce his salary cap number.
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May 7th, 2012 at 8:19 am
sweet
May 7th, 2012 at 8:19 am
Now get that cap number down.
May 7th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Branch and the club have until July 15 to negotiate a longterm deal, which would guarantee him more money and reduce his salary cap number
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sign it Branch!!
then we can trade you
May 7th, 2012 at 8:20 am
In Reggie we trust. Common BigMac git her done!
May 7th, 2012 at 8:21 am
5.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 8:13 am
has Prez BO cleaned out the oval office yet?
any use left for this worthless pos??
can he long snap?
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Hey, after 3 years he has proven that he can make the no-brainer decision to kill UBL, and he has demonstrated that he can sing, and he certainly can read one heck of a speech!
Did you really expect more from a liberal community organizer? You should have set your expectations accordingly! To me, he has done more that I thought he could!
May 7th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Nice in-depth reporting…
May 7th, 2012 at 8:23 am
I miss MR smacking you wingnuts down.
Gonna be a long 5 years til you clowns nominate another turd…
May 7th, 2012 at 8:24 am
If Branch wants to be paid like the big boys, he better start playing like them! Al Davis isn’t around anymore to overvalue mediocre Oakland Raider players.
This one-year deal is fine, but no way Reggie gives him Troy Palumalaulmllaoollu $$$$ until he starts making big plays and starts tackling RBs within 5 yards of the LOS.
May 7th, 2012 at 8:26 am
Go Lakers!!
May 7th, 2012 at 8:27 am
@ BSJ
I think you’re the only one who misses MR/Sully
isn’t he the guy who always harrasses you for thinking Hannah Montana is hot or something??
May 7th, 2012 at 8:28 am
This one-year deal is fine, but no way Reggie gives him Troy Palumalaulmllaoollu $$$$ until he starts making big plays and starts tackling RBs within 5 yards of the LOS.
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He is going to get a long term deal, book it. We have to create more cap space.
May 7th, 2012 at 8:29 am
Mr/Sully/whichever of the other 1000 names he uses on any given day is gone?
May 7th, 2012 at 8:33 am
11.bcz24 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 8:28 am
This one-year deal is fine, but no way Reggie gives him Troy Palumalaulmllaoollu $$$$ until he starts making big plays and starts tackling RBs within 5 yards of the LOS.
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He is going to get a long term deal, book it. We have to create more cap space.
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A long-term deal is fine, as long as it is worth about 1/2 the amount of $$ that Troy Pappamommmamommmmammalua’s contract is worth, cuz he is half the player that Troy Pappamommmamommmmammalua is!
May 7th, 2012 at 8:37 am
He is going to get a long term deal, book it. We have to create more cap space
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@bcz
for whom??
the rookies wont count much against the cap!
you see us signing a few big-named FA’s before or after Preseason?
May 7th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Branch needs to put on 10-12lbs !!!!!!
May 7th, 2012 at 8:40 am
MR smacking who?
May 7th, 2012 at 8:44 am
I wouldn’t even consider polomalu the best ss right now, that fugger is,always hurt too injury prone long haired bitdchhh.
May 7th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Off the subject…has anyone seen Kate Upton do the Cat Daddy?
OMG!
May 7th, 2012 at 8:48 am
I want to hear Romney voters talk about Romney. The man. His ideas. His vision. I want to hear some enthusiasm for their candidate, instead of just hate for the president.
May 7th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Marcel Reese needs to sign now.
After Branch, he’s the only “holdout”?
May 7th, 2012 at 8:53 am
19.Sullivan44 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 8:48 am
I want to hear Romney voters talk about Romney. The man. His ideas. His vision. I want to hear some enthusiasm for their candidate, instead of just hate for the president.
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It’s boring stiffs like Romney that are the doom of the GOP.
May 7th, 2012 at 8:54 am
Romney could be the man on the moon. Doesn’t matter. Nobody is voting FOR Romney, per se. They’re voting against Obbama. Romney is the generic candidate. You could replace him with Joe Blow from nowhere, no place, and you’d get the same enthusiasm from his voters. I kind of feel sorry for the guy.
May 7th, 2012 at 8:56 am
Sullivan44 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 8:48 am
I want to hear Romney voters talk about Romney. The man. His ideas. His vision. I want to hear some enthusiasm for their candidate, instead of just hate for the president.
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It’s just a matter of time before KK shows up!
Thanks 44!
May 7th, 2012 at 8:57 am
8.Dakota Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 8:24 am
If Branch wants to be paid like the big boys, he better start playing like them! Al Davis isn’t around anymore to overvalue mediocre Oakland Raider players.
This one-year deal is fine, but no way Reggie gives him Troy Palumalaulmllaoollu $$$$ until he starts making big plays and starts tackling RBs within 5 yards of the LOS.
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I like your spelling of the Steeler DB.
BTW: May I ask how u became a Cubs fan?
May 7th, 2012 at 8:57 am
All the stars in the GOP dropped out right at the gate. Interesting. For being such a bad president, none of the stars of the opposition party want to take him on.
May 7th, 2012 at 8:58 am
21.DJ Johnny Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 8:53 am
It’s boring stiffs like Romney that are the doom of the GOP.
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Give me a “boring stiff” like Romney who knows what he is doing and has proven business acumen over some guy that looks and sounds good, but has zero experience.
May 7th, 2012 at 8:59 am
Only exception: Gingrich. The lone star in the GOP. But he was just unelectable, with his personal issues.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:01 am
-knows what he’s doing
-proven business acumen.
That’s good, Dakota! Good job. Finally, some positive things said about Romney by his voters. Typically Romney voters don’t have a word to say about Romney, and only talk about Obbama. Keep it going, guys. Let’s hear some more good things about your candidate. I’m interested. I want to get to know Mitt Romney. We know you hate Obbama. That’s kind of been established. Let’s hear some enthusiasm for your candidate.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:05 am
MR,
Don’t forget that Romney has great hair…..better hair than the Prez….that is always a big asset in a presidential election!
May 7th, 2012 at 9:06 am
You guys better use Romney’s name while u can before it gets banned.
I knew as soon as Santorum said he was gonna ban porn that he was finished.
Maybe it was just coincidence, but he was out soon after.
That’s a quick way to lose the “moderates”.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:06 am
I wouldn’t even consider polomalu the best ss right now, that fugger is,always hurt too injury prone long haired bitdchhh.
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@DR55
Troy P started every game last year and 14 of 16 in 2010
I think you’re referring to Bob Sanders!
May 7th, 2012 at 9:06 am
I say we let Branch play the tag out this season, let him walk next year and get a 3rd round comp pick, which is a round better than where he was drafted. Then for the 2013 draft, take TJ McDonald in the 1st round to play Safety, and never look back.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:13 am
-business acumen
-knows what he’s doing (that’s kind of vague, but whatever)
-Has good hair.
That’s good, guys. Is that it? Is that all of the positive attributes you can come up with about your candidate?
May 7th, 2012 at 9:13 am
A new post from Jerry? Pigs really do fly!
How was your vaca Jerry?
May 7th, 2012 at 9:15 am
John Edwards had good hair, too. From a social standpoint it’s a plus. But does it help electability? Probably not. It’s been a long time since we had a bald president, so I’d merely having hair is the only standard where hair is concerned. In fact, the nicer it looks, the more the candidate runs the risk of being perceived to care about his looks more than the country. Edwards got killed for that video of him doing his hair.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:19 am
35.Sullivan44 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 9:15 am
John Edwards had good hair, too. From a social standpoint it’s a plus. But does it help electability? Probably not. It’s been a long time since we had a bald president, so I’d merely having hair is the only standard where hair is concerned. In fact, the nicer it looks, the more the candidate runs the risk of being perceived to care about his looks more than the country. Edwards got killed for that video of him doing his hair.
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You can’t let people see you caring about your hair, that was Edward’s mistake…..you have to look like you wake up in the morning and it is just that good.
I think Romney has a big edge in the hair aspect of the election.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:20 am
Sullivan44 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 9:15 am
John Edwards had good hair, too. From a social standpoint it’s a plus. But does it help electability? Probably not. It’s been a long time since we had a bald president, so I’d merely having hair is the only standard where hair is concerned. In fact, the nicer it looks, the more the candidate runs the risk of being perceived to care about his looks more than the country. Edwards got killed for that video of him doing his hair.
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Yeah, that whole ‘child out of wedlock’ thing was just a minor blip.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:21 am
Wut up Beyotches!
May 7th, 2012 at 9:21 am
I say we let Branch play the tag out this season, let him walk next year and get a 3rd round comp pick, which is a round better than where he was drafted.
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@JDB
hold on a sec, I think Branch deserves a shot to prove himself – just like Seymour, Kelly, Huff, Curry, Houston and the other holdovers from last year’s defense!
It’s a bit concerning that he played his best under Chuck Bresnahan & Rod Woodson: our worst DC/DB Coach duo since the team returned to Oakland in 1995 and all the worse it was his “contract year”. I think he’s overrated, but I don’t think he sucks. I’m actually looking forward to watching him play under this new scheme with legit coaches. Like Dakota, I want to see Branch actually make some plays. Number of tackles doesn’t inspire me. Tyvon was hot garbage under John Marshall & Lionel Washington. We’ll see what he does under Allen, Tarver & crew.
His reputation around the league is that he’s great against the run and adequate against the pass. I haven’t seen that, watching the games. Not sure who gave him such high praise, but Reggie & Dennis certainly see something in him and want him back. Carson Palmer sang his praises too, about a week before he got tagged. I trust Reggie will offer a reasonable contract, but not overpay and cause a cap crises if he flops. If Branch and his agent want Eric Weddle money (which i’m assuming, after he was tagged) I hope Reggie just laughs in his face and let’s him play this year on the 1-year tag.. we can always tag & trade him next offseason if he becomes a star [or sign him long term in Oakland]
I’m all for paying for production, not potential.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:24 am
–”According to SI’s Peter King, the Texans believed Matt Leinart was “just getting it” before breaking his collarbone last season. King says Texans coach Gary Kubiak expected to be “offensively explosive” under Leinart after losing Matt Schaub to a Lisfranc fracture, and believed he was “just turning around his disappointing career.” Now backing up Carson Palmer in Oakland, King believes Leinart will be “one of the best insurance policies in the NFL” this season. Four days shy of his 29th birthday, Leinart has completed only 350-of-608 passes in 31 career games, posting a 15:20 TD:INT ratio.”–
May 7th, 2012 at 9:25 am
@bcz
for whom??
the rookies wont count much against the cap!
you see us signing a few big-named FA’s before or after Preseason?
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We are right at the cap right now, and that only counts the top 51 contracts, at a minimum we will need space for the final 2 roster spots by the start of the season, and then there are our draft picks. I am certain they will all make league minimum (of course contingent on them making the team) but we dont have the space to accomodate even league minimum. Then there comes the matter that I don’t believe we are done signing FA’s either, we still are far too thin at LB.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Dave,
Edwards affair came out after he ran for president. I wasn’t omitting it, just pointing out a flaw of his that was known when he was actually running. I’m sure there were other factors, but that video of him doing his hair might have been his Willie Horton moment. It was that pathetic.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:26 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 9:21 am
I say we let Branch play the tag out this season, let him walk next year and get a 3rd round comp pick, which is a round better than where he was drafted.
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@JDB
hold on a sec, I think Branch deserves a shot to prove himself – just like Seymour, Kelly, Huff, Curry, Houston and the other holdovers from last year’s defense!
It’s a bit concerning that he played his best under Chuck Bresnahan & Rod Woodson: our worst DC/DB Coach duo since the team returned to Oakland in 1995 and all the worse it was his “contract year”. I think he’s overrated, but I don’t think he sucks. I’m actually looking forward to watching him play under this new scheme with legit coaches. Like Dakota, I want to see Branch actually make some plays. Number of tackles doesn’t inspire me. Tyvon was hot garbage under John Marshall & Lionel Washington. We’ll see what he does under Allen, Tarver & crew.
His reputation around the league is that he’s great against the run and adequate against the pass. I haven’t seen that, watching the games. Not sure who gave him such high praise, but Reggie & Dennis certainly see something in him and want him back. Carson Palmer sang his praises too, about a week before he got tagged. I trust Reggie will offer a reasonable contract, but not overpay and cause a cap crises if he flops. If Branch and his agent want Eric Weddle money (which i’m assuming, after he was tagged) I hope Reggie just laughs in his face and let’s him play this year on the 1-year tag.. we can always tag & trade him next offseason if he becomes a star [or sign him long term in Oakland]
I’m all for paying for production, not potential.
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Give him a contract this year before it’s too late!
If we don’t…he’ll make the pro bowl and ask “BIG” money!
We all know he has promising potential…he has played to par!
May 7th, 2012 at 9:28 am
All I know is Branch better start playing like he’s one of the best safeties in this league. He’s avg to me. Havent seen anything special from him. Hopefully the new scheme will let him be a better player.
As for those bashing the current POTUS, we lost a record 2.6 mil jobs in 2008. Today we’re gaining new jobs each month. So 1 question….Are we better off today than 2008? Romney lost before he even started. You have 4 more years to groom a better candidate and I believe you will.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:28 am
As much of a scumbag as he is, Bogdonavich had the best comeback when Letterman or someone made fun of his obsession with his hair. “I grew up in the ’70s. It was all about Travolta, disco”. lol. Gotta respect the honesty.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:28 am
I say we let Branch play the tag out this season, let him walk next year and get a 3rd round comp pick, which is a round better than where he was drafted.
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In order to actually get a third round comp for him he would have to play top level ball this year (no one is going to sign him to a huge free agent deal if he isn’t worthy) and therefor it would be stupid to let him walk. If he does have that monster year his price tag is going to at least stay the same as this year at 6.2 mil… however, if we get him locked up for 3-4 years at about 4.5 mill a year, and he stinks we can cut him, take the modest cap hit and move on. Makes no sense for us to play him on the tag. None.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:29 am
Nice article by SI’s King on Leinart. But reality is most NFL QB’s in the modern era…you know enough about them in their first 3 years.
Leinart is 6 years in and the book is officially out on him. Not athletic enough, pop warner arm, ten cent head.
But Leinart still ramps up the competition for Pryor and could be a nice journeyman level camp arm to help propel Pryor to one day be the starter…someday.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:30 am
I don’t believe we are done signing FA’s either, we still are far too thin at LB.
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@bcz
Curry, McClain & Wheeler are your starters [locks]
add in draft picks Burris & Stupar that makes 5.
that leaves Travis Goethel, Carl Ihenacho & Mario Kurn fighting for a roster spot. where do you see an issue?
May the best special teamer win!!
besides – depending on how “Multiple” we get, I can see Tollefson or ShoNasty getting some reps at OLB as well
May 7th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Great to hear Branch signing his tender, now Reggie should lock him on long-term and give us some cap space.
Seriously, we need the space. You can count on some surprise cuts and possible trades going into and thru training camp. There will be roster shuffling going on and people you didn’t think would be available. Gotta be ready to deal.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:32 am
When you are an incumbent President and:
the real unemployment/underemployment rate is 16+%; and
your signature achievements despite controlling the House and Senate for 2 years, were
1. passing an unconstitutional health care bill that the majority of Americans were against,
2. killing UBL by using information gathered by the previous administration through techniques that you previously called torture,
3. ending don’t ask don’t tell,
4. taking credit for the weakest economic recover in nearly a century, and
5. instead of leading the nation, you spend more time fund raising that the previous six Presidents combined, then
you should probably start packing your bags.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Curry, McClain & Wheeler are your starters [locks]
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I haven’t seen enough of Wheeler to count him as a lock yet. I think Burris can outplay him if he shows up this motor fully wound.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:33 am
The only good thing Ob@ma has done is restore faith in the republican party. If it was allowed I think Bush could beat him in an election tomorrow.
I am glad I am American,
I am glad that I am free,
But I wish I was a dog,
And Ob@ma was a tree.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:35 am
guest123 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 9:29 am
Nice article by SI’s King on Leinart. But reality is most NFL QB’s in the modern era…you know enough about them in their first 3 years.
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Good thing you weren’t in charge of signing Rich Gannon…
May 7th, 2012 at 9:35 am
lol. Back to Obbama. They cant resist. I got them to talk positive about their candidate for all of 5 minutes. I guess it’s progress.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:36 am
nice, bcz!
@G123
I didn’t mean I think Wheeler will beat out Burris and be the WK1 starter in September. I mean, he would start at OLB if the season started today [based on experience]
May 7th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Why is Romney not on the language filter and 0bama is?
Not that I really care, but I’d be happy if both were censored. Let’s talk Raiders people.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:36 am
#43 – he’s already asking for big money.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:37 am
The 13th Amendment abolished “forced” slavery. Slavery is now voluntary. Voting proves it.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:37 am
51.guest123 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 9:33 am
Curry, McClain & Wheeler are your starters [locks]
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I haven’t seen enough of Wheeler to count him as a lock yet. I think Burris can outplay him if he shows up this motor fully wound.
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Not having seen Wheeler play a down as a Raider yet, I would put him down as the top LB on our roster. I already know Curry and McClain are junk lol.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:38 am
@G123
Peter King needs to read this:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/13887396/arizona-bust-leinart-may-be-pretty-similar-to-kournikova
May 7th, 2012 at 9:39 am
I’m not a Wheeler fan. Just from what I’ve seen and the mutt level contract he signed. Yeah he threw out his props to the Nation, but I think this Burris kid can outplay him right now.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:42 am
#43 – he’s already asking for big money.
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I think Banana is correct. if Branch was willing to sign a reasonable long-term contract, it would be done right now. Reggie was “reportedly” working on it 3 weeks prior to the draft. Now the draft has passed and he inks the 1-year tender. Talks on the long-term deal must not be all that close. It’s not like Raider camp opens tomorrow, so whats the urgency? Was he afraid maybe Reggie rescinds the tender post-draft, when teams looking for safety help may have already filled that void?
May 7th, 2012 at 9:43 am
@G123
Matt Leinart??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5prn6rBHi0
May 7th, 2012 at 9:43 am
McClain is coming in healthy and operating on a bad wheel and bad coaches/scheme. Curry is limited but does some things well. I’m not saying they will be allpros, but if healthy, it will be interesting to see what DA and Tarver can do to mask their deficiencies and put them in a position to make plays.
Coaching staff upgrade I am counting on to be huge.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:44 am
@63, Man! I wish I could open that. Utube blocked at work. But google Matt Leinart and Nick Lachey for some good pics.
lol
May 7th, 2012 at 9:47 am
DHB can do no wrong since he made his way into the ‘Rockstar scholarship program’
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@bcz
I gave you 3 examples of JFORD screwing up in crucial moments late in the game, none of which you have denied.
you bring up 1 example of DHB, when he had maybe his best game as a Raider in the 3rd qtr … I don’t understand
Show me a game within our grasp, where DHB completely chokes and costs us a ballgame and possibly a shot at the playoffs
May 7th, 2012 at 9:47 am
Curry, McClain & Wheeler are your starters [locks]
add in draft picks Burris & Stupar that makes 5.
that leaves Travis Goethel, Carl Ihenacho & Mario Kurn fighting for a roster spot. where do you see an issue?
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You are ok with THAT as our LB core?
2 top 10 draft pick busts and a 3rd rounder we know very little about (wheeler had a bunch of tackles in indy, but they weren’t near or behind the LOS, this is a lot more damning for LBs than it is for Safetys and you crucify Branch for it) is your starting line up…
4th and 7th round picks and a few UDFAs for depth (Goethel has yet to make it through training camp without finding his way to IR, and the other 2 are career practice squaders at best)
You can’t tell me with a straight face that you are comfortable with our LB situation heading into the season. Especially not when there is still some quality free agent talent available.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:48 am
Yeah, Dave. Voting, which is a pillar of democracy and freedom, is the same thing as being in shackles, forced to hard labor, with someone pointing a shot gun at you. Brilliant logic.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:48 am
Leinart doesn’t have to live up to his pre-draft hype in order to be a success in Oakland. He just has to be good enough to take over and keep us afloat if Palmer goes down for a game or two, which is something Kyle Boller was not capable of….and T. Pryor can’t be trusted to do at this point.
The Leinart signing was a smart move.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:49 am
Show me a game within our grasp, where DHB completely chokes and costs us a ballgame and possibly a shot at the playoffs
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I can’t. Because DHB isn’t looked at in the clutch times bro. I said that in my initial post. He has no clutch drops because he has no passes thrown his way!
May 7th, 2012 at 9:49 am
I think the reason that Reggie is in no hurry to lock up Branch long term is because there is no compelling free agents out there he just has to have right now. He’s being patient, but if someone comes on the market and he wants him bad enough, he’ll sign Branch long term.
It’s cat and mouse imo
May 7th, 2012 at 9:50 am
DHB + Soup = crap
DHB + Palmer = money
May 7th, 2012 at 9:50 am
@63, Man! I wish I could open that. Utube blocked at work.
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@G123
the title of the video is:
‘Matt Leinart was Released Because of This Video’
Matt Leinart plays arcade football at ESPN Zone and sucks at it. He goes 5/20. it’s pretty hilarious!
May 7th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Dakota Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 9:32 am
When you are an incumbent President and:
the real unemployment/underemployment rate is 16+%; and
your signature achievements despite controlling the House and Senate for 2 years, were
1. passing an unconstitutional health care bill that the majority of Americans were against,
2. killing UBL by using information gathered by the previous administration through techniques that you previously called torture,
3. ending don’t ask don’t tell,
4. taking credit for the weakest economic recover in nearly a century, and
5. instead of leading the nation, you spend more time fund raising that the previous six Presidents combined, then
you should probably start packing your bags.
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1. We don’t know if it’s unconstitutional. The SCOTUS hasn’t ruled yet.
2. If killing UBL was so easy, why didn’t Bush do it?
3. Ending “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was a GOOD thing.
4. The President managed to recover the economy no thanks to the GOP, who obstructed everything they could.
5. Please cite your source for this.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Show me a game within our grasp, where DHB completely chokes and costs us a ballgame and possibly a shot at the playoffs
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I don’t know how you twisted this into an argument about DHB anyways.
I was talking about Jacoby Jones. He sucks. He would not be an upgrade over Ford. End of discussion.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Obbama didn’t accomplish much. But the historic things he did accomplish, like health care and killing Bin Laden, are going to hold up just fine against Romney’s positives, which are, as follows:
“has experience”
“has business acumen”
“has good hair”
“I hate Obbama!”
“Do you hear me? I hate Obbama!!! Anyone? anyone? Marxism? Whaaa Whaaa!!!!!!!!!”
May 7th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Hey Dakota,
If those are the best arguments you have against the current POTUS, then I suggest you start preparing yourself mentally for another 4 yrs of the same POTUS.
BTW, I can refute all those points in details but I wont bore the rest of the guys on here. Quick summary (1. Scott Brown’s daughter, 2. Senate finding, 3. adm Mullen, 4. Biggest crisis since depression, 5. avg American dont give a darn but you nuts do though.)
May 7th, 2012 at 9:55 am
I think Banana is correct. if Branch was willing to sign a reasonable long-term contract, it would be done right now. Reggie was “reportedly” working on it 3 weeks prior to the draft. Now the draft has passed and he inks the 1-year tender. Talks on the long-term deal must not be all that close. It’s not like Raider camp opens tomorrow, so whats the urgency? Was he afraid maybe Reggie rescinds the tender post-draft, when teams looking for safety help may have already filled that void?
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This is all speculation. Nothing more. No where has anyone written any article at all that Branch’s team and the Raiders are at an impass. No where. You took one report that said it was speculated that they were working on a long term deal and decided that if he didn’t have a long term contract THAT DAY that he was asking too much. You are entitled to your opinion, but there is no evidence to support your claim.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Ron Paul for president
May 7th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Ron Paul. lol. They wont’ go away.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:57 am
We don’t need Jacoby Jones! We already have DHB.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:58 am
I don’t know how you twisted this into an argument about DHB anyways.
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@bcz
Jacoby Ford has too many drops for your liking? Yet you call DHB “King Darius”. (your words)
Anyways, I’ve already admitted I didn’t know much about JJones. Just thought I’d see what you semi pro’s thought about him
NEXT TOPIC
May 7th, 2012 at 9:59 am
Romney care, no thanks. I’d vote for him though, lesser of the 2 evils
May 7th, 2012 at 10:02 am
This is all speculation. Nothing more.
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@bcz
isn’t that what the offseason is for??
I mean, YOU PEOPLE saying Branch will be an all-star don’t have much to hang your hats on either. You can’t give me more than 2 impressive plays in 4 years he’s been a Raider to justify a long-term contract. Just some media bs or “I trust Reggie” speech. Perhaps the greatest goof is bringing up the number of tackles he makes
May 7th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Good day Nation.
Ford > Jones IMO.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:03 am
AM crew talking politics?!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Wow. Some Ron Paul supporter. Already giving up. Paul has not endorsed Romney yet, or anyone for that matter. Paul may never make an endorsement. Yet you’re ready to just give up on Paul’s message and go Romney. Departing right wing extremism. Next stop, Neo-con establishment Republican. All aboard!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Good day Nation.
Ford > Jones IMO.
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Agreed. Ford is a threat to take it to the house every time he touches the ball.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:05 am
74.RaiderDuck Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Dakota Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 9:32 am
When you are an incumbent President and:
the real unemployment/underemployment rate is 16+%; and
your signature achievements despite controlling the House and Senate for 2 years, were
1. passing an unconstitutional health care bill that the majority of Americans were against,
2. killing UBL by using information gathered by the previous administration through techniques that you previously called torture,
3. ending don’t ask don’t tell,
4. taking credit for the weakest economic recover in nearly a century, and
5. instead of leading the nation, you spend more time fund raising that the previous six Presidents combined, then
you should probably start packing your bags.
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1. We don’t know if it’s unconstitutional. The SCOTUS hasn’t ruled yet.
2. If killing UBL was so easy, why didn’t Bush do it?
3. Ending “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was a GOOD thing.
4. The President managed to recover the economy no thanks to the GOP, who obstructed everything they could.
5. Please cite your source for this.
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1. According to CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin, it looks like the law will be found unconstitutional, and I noticed you didn’t have a response to the fact that the majority of Americans did not support the law…
2. I never said it was easy. But the fact remains that the information gathered on the courier that ultimately lead to UBL was obtained by means that the President has called torture.
3. I agree….hey, at least he got one thing done!
4. Dems controlled congress for his first two years….can’t blame republicans for the president’s inability to lead even his own party…..and you conveniently ignore the fact that Dems controlled most of Congress in 2007 and 2008 and sat on their hands while the economy was going south in order to win an election in 2008…..shame!
5. I was wrong about that one, it was only the past 5 Presidents combined!
“The book, “The Rise of the President’s Permanent Campaign,” by Brendan J. Doherty, gives figures to prove that Ob@ma is more preoccupied with being re-elected than any other commander-in-chief of modern times.
Doherty found that Ob@ma had held 104 fundraisers by March, compared to 94 held by Presidents Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush Sr., Bill Clinton and George W. Bush combined.
But since then, Ob@ma has held another 20 fundraisers, bringing his total to 124. Carter held four re-election fundraisers in the 1980 campaign, Reagan zero in 1984, Bush Sr.19 in 1992, Clinton 14 in 1996 and George W. Bush 57 in 2004.
And while Carter visited eight out of 18 battleground states and Reagan seven out of 17. Bush Sr., Clinton and the younger Bush all visited around three-quarters of battleground states. Ob@ma went to all 15 within his first 12 months.
© 2012 Newsmax. All rights reserved.”
May 7th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Raider O,
Yup. The GOP AM crew can’t help themselves bringing up politics. I feel bad for them for the next 4 years.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Brynn Cameron (Leinart’s baby momma) was a basketball player at USC. she’s dating Blake Griffin
Her brother is Jordan Cameron, TE for the Browns..drafted in RD4 last year
think Reggie will sign her??
May 7th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Dakota, Obamma’s health care plan was part of his platform, and he won in a landslide.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:09 am
Ford is not our best WR, but he is a threat to score every time he touches the ball (as Aig said). He is a weapon, and we have Moore and DHB (I like Criner too).
May 7th, 2012 at 10:10 am
O.. whats good my green party brother ??
May 7th, 2012 at 10:10 am
LOL Aig.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:10 am
Sorry to say but Romney is the GOP’s version of John Kerry. He’ll never make it. Romney has to inspire the centrists. Both bases will vote for their parties. It is the centrist group that will decide. Romney can’t and will never inspire anyone. He doesnt have the IT factor.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:11 am
Actually, you CAN blame the GOP even during the first two years. As soon as Kennedy croaked and Brown was elected to replace him, the GOP had 41 Senators, which means they could filibuster anything and everything. And they did.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:12 am
aig-raiders Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:10 am
Sorry to say but Romney is the GOP’s version of John Kerry.
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Bingo!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:13 am
ODB,
Trying to survive the drama of 3 females. I have a huge headache, and Bonging is not making me feel better.
What’s up with you?
May 7th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Romney doesn’t care about the “very poor”. What a great way to be remembered, eh?
and “la Raza” is going to kill him in every state, even in AZ and FL. He can’t marginalize the hispanic vote. He’s dead in the water.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:13 am
93.Sullivan44 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:08 am
Dakota, Obamma’s health care plan was part of his platform, and he won in a landslide.
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What is your point? It is a well known fact that the majority of Americans are against the health care law. Dreamy crap spewed prior to the election versus the reality of the law are two different things. The President ignored the voice of the people and passed an unpopular bill, and was punished in the 2010 elections for doing so, and there is nothing to show that that will not carry over into the 2012 election as well.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:14 am
can Barry O long snap??
May 7th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Duck,
Exactly. Democrats never had the senate votes. But that fact is wasted on Dakota. If it wasn’t reported at NewsMax, it didn’t happen, as far as he’s concerned.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Incidentally, what’s everyone’s favorite Romney lie or flip-flop? My two favorites are:
1) Claiming to be the first Mormon to run for President.
2) Running against the exact same health care plan he implemented as Governor.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:17 am
Dakota, my point is that a president that wins in a landslide is not going to alter his platform just because the opposition party cooked up a bunch of rage against his policies.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:19 am
gotta say O, I am having a sh1ty day at work , found out my manager for the last 6 years quit and they have replaced him with some yahoo from Chrysler. one of my drivers wrecked his truck this morning. two people out of 4 called in sick today. i have a hang-over that would kill a horse. but i still think i got it a little better then you today !!!! lol lol lol
May 7th, 2012 at 10:19 am
98.RaiderDuck Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:11 am
Actually, you CAN blame the GOP even during the first two years. As soon as Kennedy croaked and Brown was elected to replace him, the GOP had 41 Senators, which means they could filibuster anything and everything. And they did.
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What a great leader!!!! Can even overcome a 59-41 LEAD in the Senate. Are you kidding me? lmao….poor guy, he never had a chance to lead! Amazing how previous Presidents were able to work with Congress even when the opposition party controlled them, but poor Ob@ma couldn’t overcome a 59-41 lead! Roflmao!
That is such an embarrassing excuse, I would not even mention that again if you are a true supporter of President Ob@ama.!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:19 am
what’s everyone’s favorite Romney lie or flip-flop?
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@Duck
give me the name of one politician who doesn’t lie or flip-flop!
Are you going to claim that Romney lies or flip flops MORE than the current Prez??
Otherwise, this is a non-issue imo
Nobody ever said Mitt is 100% clean. If he was, he wouldn’t be where he is today
May 7th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Duck, the worst thing about Romney is that he doesn’t have one single vote in the country. Not one person is voting for him. His voters are merely voting AGAINST the incumbent. Romney is an invisible man. As someone pointed out earlier, he’s the GOP’s John Kerry. Astute observation. Dead on, actually. He’s exactly that. He’s a generic candidate. He could be anybody. Romney could change his name and nobody would notice. That’s his problem. The star always wins the presidential election.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Sully that “money” in your wallet, bank account, etc.,….is it yours?
May 7th, 2012 at 10:21 am
I can’t believe You People still have faith in politicians, and you are welling to argue and waste your time on who is better?
They all suck, they don’t have your best interest in mind, and they are puppets to the orgs that sponsor them.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Mornin, ladies.
Branch is bulking up.
http://lockerz.com/s/203655733
May 7th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Sully when did the country switch from a ‘republic’ to a democracy?
May 7th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:21 am
I can’t believe You People still have faith in politicians, and you are welling to argue and waste your time on who is better?
They all suck, they don’t have your best interest in mind, and they are puppets to the orgs that sponsor them.
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True dat!
Voting is for suckers!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:23 am
RaiderDuck Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Incidentally, what’s everyone’s favorite Romney lie or flip-flop? My two favorites are:
2) Running against the exact same health care plan he implemented as Governor.
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As I said earlier, Romney is the GOP’s John Kerry…..
Kerry complicated matters with his now infamous words, “I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it.”
May 7th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Duck, I told you the filibuster thing would fly over Dakota’s head. Like I said, if he didn’t read it at Newsmax, it didn’t happen.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:25 am
Dakota Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:19 am
What a great leader!!!! Can even overcome a 59-41 LEAD in the Senate. Are you kidding me? lmao….poor guy, he never had a chance to lead! Amazing how previous Presidents were able to work with Congress even when the opposition party controlled them, but poor Ob@ma couldn’t overcome a 59-41 lead! Roflmao!
That is such an embarrassing excuse, I would not even mention that again if you are a true supporter of President Ob@ama.!
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Nobody could overcome a 59-41 “lead” if the 41 filibuster every single thing, no matter what. This started about a decade ago. The minority party in the Senate filibusters everything they don’t like (the Dems did the same with Bush’s judicial appointments), good or bad.
BTW, I’m not even voting for the current POTUS this November. I’ll be casting my vote for Gary Johnson, ThankYouVeryMuch.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Raider O and Dave,
That whole Ron Paul, no government thing is played out. He didn’t crack a dent in the Republican primary. It’s all about Romney now. Let it go.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:26 am
What a great leader!!!! Can even overcome a 59-41 LEAD in the Senate. Are you kidding me? lmao
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Dakota,
You do realize that the GOP’s leadership had their team in line right? Their number priority was to make the POTUS fail. Apparently, you missed that memo.
BTW, the guy that was the deciding vote against it is now TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE OF IT to allow his daughter to stay on his healthcare plan….Scott Brown. Try LYFAO again or perhaps try being more informed.
Informed? That’s my biggest irk with GOP nuts. They bring up points they have no clue about or can’t defend. When confronted, all they have is calling you names like a bunch of kids.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:26 am
ODB,
We are both having a bad day. I hope it gets better. I work from
Home, but I’m thinking about renting an office so I don’t have to be around to deal with the drama. If they are not arguing with each other, they are trying to argue with me.
God have mercy!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:26 am
I wonder if the fact that Kerry and Gdub were ‘Skull and Bones’ members just happened to be a co-winky-dink.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:27 am
re-electing Prez BO wouldn’t be the “sexy” pick.
it would be like having Tom Cable or Hue Jackson back at HC
it would be like Norv in San Diego.
it would be like the Weeden/McCoy QB derby in Cleveland
*yawn*
May 7th, 2012 at 10:28 am
You dorks have ben crying for a new post for days and when you get one you start talking politics? Come on, man.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:28 am
joetoronto Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:21 am
Mornin, ladies.
Branch is bulking up.
http://lockerz.com/s/203655733
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Back to football. I worry about his instincts. A good football player is always around the ball…see Ed Reed. I hope the new system benefits him.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:30 am
I worry about his instincts. A good football player is always around the ball…see Ed Reed. I hope the new system benefits him
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co-signed, AIG
Branch still has a lot to prove!!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:30 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:27 am
re-electing Prez BO wouldn’t be the “sexy” pick.
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You mean Romney in his moms jeans is really sexy huh? You guys crack me up. Romney couldnt even motivate you guys/his base and you want him to motivate the independents? ok………
May 7th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Sully that “money” in your wallet, bank account, etc.,….is it yours?
++++++++++++++
Sully….I’m waiting.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Rockstar, you’re absolutely right. The star wins. It’s fun when your guy’s the star. You weren’t complaining when Bush and Reagan basked in that light. But the shoe’s on the other foot, now. Obbama is the star in this election. Romney could change his name and nobody would notice.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:32 am
lol lol.. O sounds like that might be wise!! cant put a price on peace of mind !!!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:32 am
Tyvon will intercept a Peyton pass both games.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:33 am
We just had some local elections over here.Turnout in some places was as little as 25%.
Be grateful you live in a country where people still give a $hit.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Dave, I told you, the Ron Paul thing is played out. Do what the rest of your costume wearing tea partiers are doing, and start leaning toward the “lesser of two evils”. You know, Mitt what’s his name.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:31 am
Raidernationdave Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:20 am
Sully that “money” in your wallet, bank account, etc.,….is it yours?
++++++++++++++
Sully….I’m waiting.
++++++++++++++
Still waitin’
May 7th, 2012 at 10:35 am
BTW, the guy that was the deciding vote against it is now TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE OF IT to allow his daughter to stay on his healthcare plan….Scott Brown. Try LYFAO again or perhaps try being more informed.
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Hmmmmm, so Scott Brown was the deciding vote against a bill that was PASSED? Say what? You mean the guy that pledged to be the 41st vote against it, but it passed anyhow? There, I helped you get informed lol.
I sure hope that the Ob@ma strategy is to rely on the fact that Scott Brown’s daughter is on his insurance plan to win re-election!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Ron Paul is cool. He got some shady racist past but he’d have no problme taking on the military/GOP industrial complex. But Paul will never make it to POTUS.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Sullivan44 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:33 am
Dave, I told you, the Ron Paul thing is played out. Do what the rest of your costume wearing tea partiers are doing, and start leaning toward the “lesser of two evils”. You know, Mitt what’s his name.
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Sully. I don’t vote. I’m NOT a Tea Partier because those ‘wing-nuts’ are more dangerous than your uneducated azz.
Asking again: Sully that “money” in your wallet, bank account, etc.,….is it yours?
May 7th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Raider O for Prez !!!!
you can run on the “Green Party” ticket !!!
DMAC as your running mate !!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:37 am
You mean Romney in his moms jeans is really sexy huh?
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@ AIG
change is needed, is all i’m saying.
Prez BO is like Russell, Campbell, Losman, Leinart or Boller right now. 1st round bust
potential that left many feeling underwhelmed. Lots of hype, but not enough production.
If you want somebody to breathe new life into the place, go with the wildcard [Pryor/Romney]. You don’t know what he can do until you put him in
There are no Carson Palmer’s in this election, unfortunately
May 7th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Sully if you can’t answer me about whether the cash in your wallet is yours or not I’m afraid you really don’t know much about the US, it’s history or its direction.
“Now run along Sully. Be a good dweeb and head to the polls and vote for….what exactly?”
May 7th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Branch is a solid SS, but he needs to improve his coverage skills. He is still a top 10 S IMO.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Raider O for Prez !!!!
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@Mike
birth certificate, please!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:39 am
lol RRS !!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Sully…when it comes to the history of the Federal Reserve System, it’s operation, and how “money” is created you have no place in the ring with me baby.
You are out of your league on this.
Sully that “money” in your wallet, bank account, etc.,….is it yours? (4th time).
May 7th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
Go A’s!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:41 am
ODB,
The green party is too smart and lazy to get involved now. We will wait for the Dems and Reps to finish fighting and get weaker, and then we will take over with our Green Army. We will rule the monkeys with force!
LOL
Long Live ODB!!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:41 am
See Sully….it pays to STFU on topics you have -zero- knowledge.
Sully that “money” in your wallet, bank account, etc.,….is it yours? (5th time).
May 7th, 2012 at 10:42 am
@ Dave
some of these bloggers are 35 years old & still live with parents. If Prez BO is paying for food, shelter & internet access … they aren’t going to vote him out of office
ya know what I mean??
no argument you come up with will trump thier current situation
May 7th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Voting is the true “opiate of the masses!” – Raidernationdave
May 7th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Dakota, Obamma doesn’t even need a plan. He has that star quality. The “it” factor. I can’t really describe what it is or what quantifies it, but we know it when we see it. Kennedy had it. Reagan had it. Clinton had it. GW Bush had it, and Obamma has it. Romney, on the other hand, does not have it. He’s unpleasant. He’s annoying. Even people who like him don’t like him, as can be seen by the fact that those who plan to vote for him barely even mention his name. They almost avoid talking about him. If you really need an accomplishment from Obamma, the fact that he toe tagged America’s biggest enemy since Hitler will be more than enough.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Dakota,
Nice try of mixing up the arguments there. There are 2 different arguments you are mixing into 1.
1. You’re laughing your rears off on why Obie couldnt lead with a 59-41 advantage. You apparently missed the memo on needing 60 if you want to have the standard 60 votes required in the Senate. Your guys was on public record to make their #1 priority be Obie failing.
2. It passing by reconciliation is legal in this country. Risky yes. But 100% legal. Now, the SCOTUS deciding whether the language of the bill is constitutional is an entirely different matter.
BTW, try taking healthcare off people that finally let their older kids on their plans. You CAN’T. I guarantee it. Even Scott Brown risked his own re-election putting his daughter on the plan.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:44 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:42 am
@ Dave
some of these bloggers are 35 years old & still live with parents. If Prez BO is paying for food, shelter & internet access … they aren’t going to vote him out of office
ya know what I mean??
no argument you come up with will trump thier current situation
+++++++++++++++++++++++
True dat!
Such as shame. Went from sucking on mama’s teet to the gubmint’s teet.
No wonder so many women’s is lookin’ fo a man!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:44 am
Prez BO is all about the fame & glamour
after he’s booted from office, I think he should be the 4th judge on America’s Got Talent
not a bad gig. I bet it pays well and he’d get to be on TV
May 7th, 2012 at 10:44 am
RR,
I was born an American, so I don’t have anything to hide. Can you become a prez, if both your parents were naturalized?
Btw, not interested in being prez. Why do I want to deal with you people? You people are crazy!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:45 am
Sullivan44 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Dakota, Obamma doesn’t even need a plan. He has that star quality. The “it” factor. I can’t really describe what it is or what quantifies it, but we know it when we see it. Kennedy had it. Reagan had it. Clinton had it. GW Bush had it, and Obamma has it. Romney, on the other hand, does not have it. He’s unpleasant. He’s annoying. Even people who like him don’t like him, as can be seen by the fact that those who plan to vote for him barely even mention his name. They almost avoid talking about him. If you really need an accomplishment from Obamma, the fact that he toe tagged America’s biggest enemy since Hitler will be more than enough
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“it factor” = Chrisma! Does not matter what political party. When a leader has it you know it!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:46 am
144.DMAC Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
Go A’s!
What’s up DMAC? They are having a better year than most of us thought!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:46 am
153.Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:44 am
RR,
I was born an American, so I don’t have anything to hide. Can you become a prez, if both your parents were naturalized?
Btw, not interested in being prez. Why do I want to deal with you people? You people are crazy!
I believe as long as you were born here…don’t quote me though! And I agree…why?
May 7th, 2012 at 10:46 am
… I also think Prez BO will become the first former President to become a contestant on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
May 7th, 2012 at 10:46 am
Ha ha ha. There’s still some Ron Paul guys talking about “federal reserve” and stuff. What did Paul crack, like 10% of the primary? They’re like roaches. They won’t leave.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Dave,
Do yourself a favor, and ignore the monkey. He loves attention, and he is willing to say/ type anything to get it.
Don’t bother reading his posts.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:47 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:37 am
@ AIG
change is needed, is all i’m saying.
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Sure. But your side was so interested in being anti-Obie that they killed their best candidates. Huntsman is 100% better and more qualified than Romney.
BTW, what exactly makes Obie like Russell or Boller. What achievements have Russell or Boller ever accomplished? I can say with 100% confidence the current POTUS has achieved more than W or even Clinton.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Why do I want to deal with you people? You people are crazy!
***
very true, O
can’t please everybody!!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:41 am
ODB,
The green party is too smart and lazy to get involved now. We will wait for the Dems and Reps to finish fighting and get weaker, and then we will take over with our Green Army. We will rule the monkeys with force!
LOL
Long Live ODB!!
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i am on board with you there O.
GREEN PARTY RULES !!!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Can you become a prez, if both your parents were naturalized?
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yes. As long as YOU were born here.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:49 am
128.aig-raiders Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:30 am
You mean Romney in his moms jeans is really sexy huh? You guys crack me up. Romney couldnt even motivate you guys/his base and you want him to motivate the independents? ok………
+++++++++++++++++++++
Recent poll has Romney with a 10 point lead over Ob@ma with independent voters in battle ground states….
“A new POLITICO/George Washington University Battleground Poll finds a dead heat in the presidential race six months before the election.
Mitt Romney edged out President B@rack Ob@ma 48 percent to 47 percent among likely voters, a number well within the margin of error, as Republicans rapidly consolidate behind the likely GOP nominee.
The former Massachusetts governor has opened up a 10-point lead, 48 percent to 38 percent, AMONG INDEPENDANTS in a poll conducted Sunday, April 29 through Thursday, May 3 and a 6-point lead among those who describe themselves as “extremely likely” to vote in November.”
May 7th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Hwnrdr,
I was born abroad.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:51 am
aig-raiders Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:49 am
Can you become a prez, if both your parents were naturalized?
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yes. As long as YOU were born here.
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OK that settles it.
O for prez !!!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:52 am
Uh oh, hear that? They’re already going to the citizenship thing. I knew it. As soon as it becomes obvious that Romney’s economic plan won’t win, the campaign’s going right to “fear of the black president”, just like ‘08.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:52 am
wernt we all born from a broad ??
May 7th, 2012 at 10:53 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:44 am
Prez BO is all about the fame & glamour
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If you want change, then you guys better come up with better materials than the ones above. Face it RRS, you’d never vote for any candidate other than a GOP. It’s obvious.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:54 am
More politics in 10 mins here than I’ve heard in 10 mths over here.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:54 am
wernt we all born from a broad ??
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apparently you haven’t seen that move “Junior” with Arnold Swartzenegger in it!!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Dave,
Do yourself a favor, and ignore the monkey. He loves attention, and he is willing to say/ type anything to get it.
Don’t bother reading his posts.
++++++++++++++++++++
The proof that Sully doesn’t know sh*t is that he has no idea the money in his wallet isn’t his. Hey, but at least passed civics in HS.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:55 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:46 am
144.DMAC Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
Go A’s!
What’s up DMAC? They are having a better year than most of us thought!
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What up Hwnrdr
Yeah, the pitching has been fantastic all season long and bats are starting to pick up a bit.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:55 am
LMAO ODB.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:56 am
you’d never vote for any candidate other than a GOP
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@ AIG
you’re probably right. the Repub would have to have some SERIOUS issues for me to vote against him
it’d have to be like two Dems running against eachother!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Way to put it down for the RIGHT side. And sully I meant that if it came down to Romney vs 0BAMA, I WOULD CHOOSE Romney. Put for ur info it Ron Paul all the way
May 7th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Actually, there’s a very good reason why Romney lies as much as he does.
In 1968 when Mitt was a child, his father, Michigan Governor George Romney, ran for President on a platform of getting out of Vietnam immediately. The elder Romney’s view was that Vietnam was no-win and we should just walk away.
He got his rear kicked by former Vice-President Richard Nixon, who claimed to have a “secret plan” to achieve “peace with honor.”
Of course, that was a load of hooey and we ended up cutting and running from Vietnam in Nixon’s second term, but only after countless more Americans had been either killed or gravely wounded.
The lesson young Mitt took away from this? When you’re running for President, NEVER EVER EVER TELL AN UNPOPULAR TRUTH.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:58 am
“I was born in the USA!”
May 7th, 2012 at 10:58 am
GOP ? Somebody?
May 7th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Trinity, it has come down to Obamma vs. Romney. What planet are you on? Oh, of course, Planet Ron Paul.
“The federal reserve! The federal reserve, I tell ya!!”
May 7th, 2012 at 11:00 am
RRS out!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Hey Sully. When the govt. decides to spend “taxpayers money” for something are they really spending “your” money or “your” debt?
Just askin’
May 7th, 2012 at 11:01 am
DMAC for “Green Party” prez then !!
O for vice prez !!
make it happen. Green party stand and and smoke the vote !!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:02 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:01 am
DMAC for “Green Party” prez then !!
O for vice prez !!
make it happen. Green party stand and and smoke the vote !!
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Get the free samples ready Mike!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:02 am
Dakota,
Puhleezz. here are your key states.
BTW, here are the latest polls. May 3rd, Virginia Obie by 7, Ohio O leads by 2, PA O by 8, Florida R by 1.
my source: realclearpoliticsdotcom
May 7th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Funny how libs slam Romney as unpopular, and not as much of a STAR as President Ob@ma….but then you look at the polls and Romney is tied with President Ob@ma in the swing states…..what does that say about the job Ob@ma has done over the past 3 years?
May 7th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Get the free samples ready Mike!
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a bud for every bowl !!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:05 am
I can’t fk’n stand KG!
I wish another big men or C would just slap the schit outta him at least one time, so he can shut his trap.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:05 am
who do evangelicals hate more, blacks or mormons?
May 7th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Dakota Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:03 am
what does that say about the job Ob@ma has done over the past 3 years?
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Folks aren’t happy with the “change” (literally) they are getting?
May 7th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Reagan, Clinton, GW Bush were down in polls to, Dakota. What do you think a party pollster does? They sway polls. They word polls carefully to get the outcome which makes their candidate and their party look good.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:06 am
inonewordraider Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:05 am
who do evangelicals hate more, blacks or mormons?
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Black Mormons = oxymoron
May 7th, 2012 at 11:06 am
*** free clear eyes on Mondays !!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:07 am
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:06 am
*** free clear eyes on Mondays !!
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Free tacos on Tuesdays!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Gotta go,but it’s been interesting.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:08 am
you’re probably right. the Repub would have to have some SERIOUS issues for me to vote against him
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RRS,
That’s where we differ on politics. I can careless about party loyalty. I like Scott Brown, Huntsman, and Tom Coburn. These guys would get my vote. I believe Scott Brown has a serious chance to be POTUS someday. He’s got the looks for soccer moms, the blue collar background, education and ability to communicate to the common man.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Republican party has had some great pollsters over the years, Dakota. Guys like Dick Morris and Frank Luntz are geniuses. But even they won’t be able to help Romney in November.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Chicken wing Wednesdays!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Thirsty Thursdays!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:09 am
lol lol .. buds and tacos, what could be better ??
you got my vote DMAC !!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Fk’n Fridays.
Free voucher for some good lovin.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:10 am
201.Sullivan44 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Republican party has had some great pollsters over the years, Dakota. Guys like Dick Morris and Frank Luntz are geniuses. But even they won’t be able to help Romney in November.
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I take comfort from the fact that you made similar claims before the 2010 election, and we all know what a great day that turned out to be for the Dems lol.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Surprise Saturdays! (Check your mail box)
May 7th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Just get this idiot marxist out of the WH.
Will take Romney 3 years just to get the stinch out of the place.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Sunday sessions!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:12 am
Maxist? Pffft
Ineffective? Yes
May 7th, 2012 at 11:12 am
168.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:52 am
wernt we all born from a broad ??
LMAO!!!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Back to football for a moment.
We are less than 13 weeks away from the Raiders vs. Cowboys pre-season game.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:14 am
203.DMAC Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:10 am
Surprise Saturdays! (Check your mail box)
LOL, I check my mailbox on Saturday’s and its only bills…no surprise there
May 7th, 2012 at 11:15 am
ROFLMAO DMAC and ODB.
A bud for every bowl, a bong in every home, and free clear eyes and tacos!
Vote Green Party!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:16 am
210.Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:15 am
ROFLMAO DMAC and ODB.
A bud for every bowl, a bong in every home, and free clear eyes and tacos!
Vote Green Party!
Tommy Chong will be very proud!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:16 am
O – we’re going to need subsidies on video games as well
May 7th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Mike I think we got Cali on lock over here. Your gonna have to win Maryland for us though.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:24 am
LOL SR.
You People……
May 7th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Since there is no one specking/typing I wanted to ask you guys something.
Why do ambulances vans always spell Ambulance backwards in the front?
May 7th, 2012 at 11:26 am
*speaking
May 7th, 2012 at 11:27 am
So that cars in front of them can see Ambulance spelled forward in their rearview mirrors
May 7th, 2012 at 11:29 am
So you can read it in a mirror (as in rear view mirror in your car)…
May 7th, 2012 at 11:30 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:27 am
So that cars in front of them can see Ambulance spelled forward in their rearview mirrors
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Wow
I really didn’t know that.
I always wondered.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:31 am
I learned something new today.
Thanx for spreading some knowledge.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:35 am
Branch is a legit Safety. NOT an easy position to play in today’s NFL. Can’t hit guys anymore, have to be able to cover 6-7/250# guys who run a 4.4, tackle RB’s who can either run a 4.3 or are 230# and have a 10-15yrd running start, or cover some Wes Welker dude in the slot who can stop and start like an electric 911…
Tough gig….
May 7th, 2012 at 11:35 am
For dyslexic folks and democrats.
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DMAC Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Since there is no one specking/typing I wanted to ask you guys something.
Why do ambulances vans always spell Ambulance backwards in the front?
May 7th, 2012 at 11:37 am
How about that idiot Shanarat?
Naming a kid your starter before you’ve even gotten him in the building. What if the guy gets beat out in camp fair and square?
What a tool. I kinda miss him in the division…
May 7th, 2012 at 11:40 am
DMAC Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Mike I think we got Cali on lock over here. Your gonna have to win Maryland for us though.
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with that platform it wont be a problem!!!
GREEN PARTY RULES !!!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:43 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:27 am
So that cars in front of them can see Ambulance spelled forward in their rearview mirrors
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like the flashing lights and siren are not enough of a clue !!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:51 am
225.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:43 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:27 am
So that cars in front of them can see Ambulance spelled forward in their rearview mirrors
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like the flashing lights and siren are not enough of a clue !!
I know right? LOL
May 7th, 2012 at 11:52 am
219.DMAC Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:30 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:27 am
So that cars in front of them can see Ambulance spelled forward in their rearview mirrors
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Wow
I really didn’t know that.
I always wondered.
I guess it was a just in case someone couldn’t see the lights and couldn’t hear the sirens!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:55 am
LMAO Hwnrdr.
If you can’t hear the sirens, and you can’t see the flashing lights, then you shouldn’t be driving!!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:55 am
224.JLofty Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:37 am
How about that idiot Shanarat?
Naming a kid your starter before you’ve even gotten him in the building. What if the guy gets beat out in camp fair and square?
What a tool. I kinda miss him in the division…
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When you trade 3 first round picks and a second round pick to move up to the #2 overall pick and take that kid, there is no way on earth that ANYONE is under center for the redskins other than RGIII aside from RGIII being injured in camp. No one will even get a shot to compete with him, much less earn the starting job over him.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:56 am
Go Lakers!
That was an awesome pick on Gallinari by Pau Gartest…
May 7th, 2012 at 11:57 am
228.Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:55 am
LMAO Hwnrdr.
If you can’t hear the sirens, and you can’t see the flashing lights, then you shouldn’t be driving!!
LOL, I know…
But DMAC asked the question…and I answered. That is the reason why ambulance is spelled backwards on the front…LOL
Could use Mista’s answer…
May 7th, 2012 at 11:57 am
Get ready for that Thunder-Heat finals.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:58 am
223.JLofty Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:37 am
How about that idiot Shanarat?
Naming a kid your starter before you’ve even gotten him in the building. What if the guy gets beat out in camp fair and square?
What a tool. I kinda miss him in the division…
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The Rat said with all they’ve given up for him there could be no other way.
Even if RG is horrible in camp and preseason and gets outperformed by a mile…he’s starting.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
With $300K in cap room Branch’s tenure will mean we have to ditch some others with “out of whack” contracts if nothing is done.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Why is the Raider eye patch on the right eye? Did he lose his eye to a southpaw?
May 7th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Hwnrdr,
I hear sirens, I see flashing lights, but I refuse to believe its an ambulance. I have to read “Ambulance” to be convinced. How do I know it’s not an imposter trying to beat traffic?!
May 7th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
With $300K in cap room Branch’s tenure will mean we have to ditch some others with “out of whack” contracts if nothing is done.
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No problem. We’ve got a few other we can restructure. We’re still under the cap.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
234.Nnamdi21 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
With $300K in cap room Branch’s tenure will mean we have to ditch some others with “out of whack” contracts if nothing is done.
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Is Lechlers $$$ fully guaranteed for this yr. already?
If not…
May 7th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
But Shane is the best punter in the league. You have to be crazy or on drugs to think our best kicker is not worth $5.65 million. If a PB CB like Asante Smuel can get $6 million, then why not pay our great punter $5.65 million?
May 7th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Samuel*
May 7th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Is Smuel still w/ Philly?
May 7th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Smuel is in ATL.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
O Dog
You had your chance to get back at me and you blew it.
Look at post 215 (specking)
lol
May 7th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
traded for a 7th round pick !!
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Smuel is in ATL.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
236.Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Hwnrdr,
I hear sirens, I see flashing lights, but I refuse to believe its an ambulance. I have to read “Ambulance” to be convinced. How do I know it’s not an imposter trying to beat traffic?!
These days you never know right? LOL But I’m not kidding…
May 7th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
DMAC,
LOL
You won this battle, but the war is not over.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Hwnrdr,
LOL,
People are crazy today. You never know. I don’t trust anyone. I will buy a cabin, and Learn how to make bullets. Who needs food when you have bullets?
May 7th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
DMAC,
LOL
You won this battle, but the war is not over.
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Choose your next words carefully, O Dog. They may be your last as king.
lol (A little 300, quote)
May 7th, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Hwnrdr,
LOL,
People are crazy today. You never know. I don’t trust anyone. I will buy a cabin, and Learn how to make bullets. Who needs food when you have bullets?
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I will grow killer weed and trade you for bullets.
lol lol lol
May 7th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Anyone know anything about Loma Linda CA? Decent place, or rat hole?
May 7th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Dakota Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Anyone know anything about Loma Linda CA? Decent place, or rat hole?
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Don’t know much about that place, but you might fit in w/ the other dudes sporting the mullet.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Later peoples!
Gotta roll.
Ya’ll be safe.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
247.Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Hwnrdr,
LOL,
People are crazy today. You never know. I don’t trust anyone. I will buy a cabin, and Learn how to make bullets. Who needs food when you have bullets?
I hear ya! Especially now there are people pulling over others pretending tobe police offices and killing them or hijacking there car! Crazy!!!
May 7th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Is Lechlers $$$ fully guaranteed for this yr. already?
If not…
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Most of Lechlers cap hit is prorated bonus money. Cutting him would save only about 2 million towards the cap. That would be a foolish move.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
ODB,
LOL
I think you should focus more on bullets and less on weed. Why trade when you have bullets. Just take it from people without bullets (mainly Democrats lol).
May 7th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
255.DMAC Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Dakota Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Anyone know anything about Loma Linda CA? Decent place, or rat hole?
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Don’t know much about that place, but you might fit in w/ the other dudes sporting the mullet.
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SOLD!
May 7th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Take time today to get on twitter and send Marcel Reecea tweet and say it’s time to sign, & then it’s time to shine!
@CelReece45
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkOfWyzZH_A
May 7th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Loma Linda is a small 7th day Adventist town centered around the medical university.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
239. Lechler is the greatest punter EVER to play the game. If Reggies gonna ditch him he better at least get something good for him.
EVER.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
254. NIce…good job!
May 7th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Who needs food when you have bullets?
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Ask the people of Gaza.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Who needs a college degree when you have free tats?
May 7th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
With $300K in cap room Branch’s tenure will mean we have to ditch some others with “out of whack” contracts if nothing is done.
***
Agreed with Duck, ain’t worried about it
Tommy Kelly, Heyward-Bey, Seabass & Shane are all in line for a restructure.
Plus I think Bcz said we still have $3 million left over from last year’s cap to use. All we gotta do is write a letter and request it, right?
correct me if I’m wrong, cap guru. I’m sure you will
May 7th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Who needs a college degree
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hey BSJ,
it only took Big Ben 9 years after leaving college to get that degree. JaMarcus is on pace to beat that!!
May 7th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Who needs food when you have bullets?
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bullets no good without a gun
food no good without weed !!
May 7th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
btw, Bcz…
you mentioned the need for more/better LB’s
anybody we should keep an eye on?
any guys available right now, or you just anticipate some surprise vet post-draft cuts at roster trim down time?
May 7th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
264.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Who needs a college degree
***
hey BSJ,
it only took Big Ben 9 years after leaving college to get that degree. JaMarcus is on pace to beat that!!
LOL, hey it took me 20 years since I left high school to get my degree!
May 7th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
R8ER MIKE , Raider O & DMAC = cast of ‘How High’ ???
May 7th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
JaWalrus was the NFL’s version of Jimmy Carter
print that
May 7th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
lmfao RRS !!!
May 7th, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Who needs a college degree when you have free tats?
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someone is still bitter at TP for beating big blue I see. I believe he went 3-0. Too funny.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
You guys keep talking about Tommy Kelly getting restructured, being cut, traded etc.
I think the defensive coaches value him more than you think.
They’re talking about putting him on the Nose in any 3-4 alignments which means they think he’s versitile as hell. He holds down the middle pretty solidly. Made one of the highest sack figures for a DT.
He was probably the most solid D-Lineman for us last year. Not that he couldn’t be better, but he’s not as bad as everyone seems to think.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
RRS,
Jimmy Carter had the balls to order an invasion of Iran. What did Reagan do? How many Marines, Army and Navy personnel died in Beirut and Reagan high tailed out of that place. But he did invade tiny Grenada though. Yeah…..That’s how we do it.
BTW, who sold TOW and Hawk missles to Iran again and who gave chemical and biological weapons to Iraq? talking about “pal around with terrorists”.
May 7th, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Attn: Bcz
Xaiver Adibi
Darryl Blackstock
Keith Brooking
Andra Davis
Nail Diggs
Isaiah Ekejiuba
Keyaron Fox
Omar Gaither
Mario Haggan
Clark Haggans
Who you want ??
May 7th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
backstageatapuppetshow Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Take time today to get on twitter and send Marcel Reecea tweet and say it’s time to sign, & then it’s time to shine!
@CelReece45
Let’s see if we can influence our team’s well being as fans.
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Done
May 7th, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Plus I think Bcz said we still have $3 million left over from last year’s cap to use. All we gotta do is write a letter and request it, right?
correct me if I’m wrong, cap guru. I’m sure you will
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Actually, I the deadline to request this was awhile ago (before the league year opened). Either they already requested it, and it is being figured in, or they never requested it.
May 7th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Xaiver Adibi
Darryl Blackstock
Keith Brooking
Andra Davis
Nail Diggs
Isaiah Ekejiuba
Keyaron Fox
Omar Gaither
Mario Haggan
Clark Haggans
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Those are not the only free agent linebackers still available.
May 7th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
@ maverick
asking Tommy Kelly to restructure isn’t the same as him taking a paycut. same amount of money, just most gets paid out UP FRONT as a bonus and only the salary portion would count towards the cap at that point.
Seymour, Huff & Palmer all did it willingly. why not TK?
it’s just a dollars & cents move. Has nothing to do with him as a player. Would give us more cap flexibility to sign other players (if need be)
May 7th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Those are not the only free agent linebackers still available
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sorry, bcz
that was from your favorite site (spotrac) – check it
got an updated list someplace??
May 7th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Wut up Beyotches!
Sully have you figured it out yet?
May 7th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
262.J Hill Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Loma Linda is a small 7th day Adventist town centered around the medical university.
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I wonder if a married couple could live a decent lifestyle there making $140-170K a year?
May 7th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Keith Brooking is 36 years old.
I’d take him on a cheap 1-year deal
Dennis Allen probably knows him from Atlanta
Mario Haggan is 32 years old.
I’d take him on a cheap 1-year deal as well
Dennis Allen knows him from Denver
both provide veteran depth & leadership. Neither probably adds much to special teams, though [normally required of backup LB's]
May 7th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Tyvon just signed, posted on raiders official website, under team news, 12 minutes ago when I read it, now probably 14 minutes ago.
May 7th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Reece and Bryant sign, practice, and dominate.
Raiders 11-5.
May 7th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Brooking was with the Falcons from 1998-2008. Made 5 Pro Bowls there.
Dennis Allen was a part of the Falcons staff from 2002 thru 2005.
After reading this, I’d say Brooking sounds like a Raider!!
“Brooking signed a three-year $6 million contract ($2.5 million guaranteed) with the Dallas Cowboys on February 28, 2009 after he and the Falcons did not reach an agreement. Brooking has become the heart and soul of the defense and the team’s emotional leader, something the Cowboys had not had since Michael Irvin was the team’s emotional leader in the 1990s. Brooking’s pregame on field speeches are credited for motivating the team to reach the playoffs and contend for an NFC East championship in his first season with the team. Brooking made headlines in January 2010 when the Cowboys were defeated by Minnesota in the divisional round of the playoffs. Brett Favre threw four touchdown passes during the game, and Brooking argued that since the Vikings had already won by the fourth quarter, the last pass was unnecessary, unsportsmanlike, and served no purpose other than to run the score up and pad Favre’s stats. Brooking also displayed his anger by violently choking Minnesota Viking’s Bernard Berrian with his forearm after a tackle, only to be pulled off by a referee. The same day an article was written in The Dallas Morning News about Brooking’s motivational speeches. Ironically it featured this speech from an earlier game:
Before the Washington game, as players gather around, Brooking screams, “We’re gonna keep hitting ‘em, we’re gonna keep hitting ‘em!” Players shout, “Yeah!” after both lines. Brooking, wide-eyed and picking up speed, says, “They might get back up. Then we’re gonna hit ‘em again! And when they’re barely hanging on …” At this point Choice cuts in, “What’re we gonna do?” Brooking concludes: “We’re gonna hit ‘em in the mouth! We’re gonna bloody their nose! We’re gonna knock ‘em to the ground!”
WIKI
May 7th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock
Meanwhile, the 2013 CBS Sports mock is up. Both writers have us taking a QB at #17 (they’re using this year’s draft order).
May 7th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
@Duck
CBS Sports writers never heard of Carson Palmer??
May 7th, 2012 at 1:42 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
@Duck
CBS Sports writers never heard of Carson Palmer??
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They’re probably thinking of Palmer’s eventual replacement. I’m sure Terrelle Pryor appreciates their confidence…
May 7th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
I’m sure Terrelle Pryor appreciates their confidence…
***
LOL, Matt Leinart too!
May 7th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Well, we have used like 5 picks on QBs in recent years, so maybe they are just going with the odds?
May 7th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Remi Ayodele heads back to New Orleans
-PFT
dang, always liked this big guy!
didn’t even know he was available
May 7th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
time for buds and beers !!
have a great night NATION!!!!
May 7th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
you too. later Mike
May 7th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
YO BLOG BRAHS – BIG WEEK FOR THE BEEECH DIGGITY
Spent all morning 69ing with this stoner babe from Venice and badly need to shampoo my eyebrows
Shorty got surf wax in more places than just on her board, if you know what I’m talking about
Anyway, me, the Certified Platinum Poss and Rasta Ganja will be heading to San Diego to meet with a few high powered club promoters
Probably ink some sweet deals this afternoon, then get hella high on skunk weed and mai tais
Got a few rooms booked at the Catamaran, gonna shack up there all week and work on our jams. Also do a ton of sit ups and pelvic thrusts in the jacuzzi
Also keep an eye out for more 2 Kewl 4 Skool jams, feeling inspired this week and gotta give me weiner and nads a vacation from perfect 10 babes constantly using them as a jungle gym
WIGGITY WIGGITY WIZZLE
May 7th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
05-06-12: REGGIEBALL NO SAFE BET…
There are some who rejoice that the evil Al Davis has finally released his iron grip over all things Raider but with that new freedom comes change and with great change can come struggle.
http://www.raidernationstation.com/raider_huddle
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not gonna be easy but Reggie giveth no **** no one to fire him after 2 yrs or 18 months. Hes it for the long haul so better f’in work!!!
May 7th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
291. Is Remi the guy who had a dirty UA?
May 7th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
286. “Reporting” has gone down hill since sites like Bleecher report and crap cuz any idiot can post his uneducated opinion.
We are soooo very lucky to have pros like Jerry and Steve. VERY lucky.
With Oakland, even alot of the fans don’t know whats real and whats not. Thats why I got to RNS. They tell it straight up but realitys not for everyone…
May 7th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Spent all morning 69ing with this stoner babe from Venice
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@ Beeeecham
isn’t BSJ from Venice?
never knew he had a sister!!
May 7th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Congrats to Ty btw. Loved his game the day we signed him in the 4th round. Mayock said from RCMH “Best gunner in the League day one”.
Unreal football speed and now his coverage, especially in zone, is getting much better.
Reggie lookin for ball hawks and Branch could become the next Woodsen
May 7th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Dakota Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
262.J Hill Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Loma Linda is a small 7th day Adventist town centered around the medical university.
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I wonder if a married couple could live a decent lifestyle there making $140-170K a year?
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I love my SDA brethren.
May 7th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Nnamdi Num Nums
Stop playing games, sweetheart. We all know raidernationlame-out is your retarded site that you keep hopelessly pushing on us cool blog brahs
There are more up to date football articles in my Oui ‘84 NFL preview issue
I encourage you to drop the weakness and some cool winners – The 2 Kewl 4 Skool Bro Time Fan Club! Send us your credit card # today and within 5 years you’ll receive your all access Kewl Kidz Klub Kard!
May 7th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
JaWalrus was the NFL’s version of Jimmy Carter
print that
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Maybe a version of the lint in Jimmy Carter’s dryer but certainly not that tool from Georgia.
May 7th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Reggie lookin for ball hawks and Branch could become the next Woodsen
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wow, N21
high expectations. I predict we’ll get WAY less from Branch at 25 years old than we got from Rod Woodson at 37 years old
May 7th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Spent all morning 69ing with this stoner babe from Venice
***
@ Beeeecham
isn’t BSJ from Venice?
never knew he had a sister!!
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If he does than I’m pretty sure I boned her, just keeping it real
May 7th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
btw, N21
Rod played FS, not SS
May 7th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Dakota….
RE: Loma Linda
Loma Linda is a nice little city. Has a large VA Hospital, as well as Loma Linda University Medical Center..
Since the Real Estate market is still somewhat down, you might be able to get a deal on a small place in Loma Linda..
The surrounding area however is pretty much the arm pit of the 909. If your looking for a “nice” area to live other than Loma Linda. You will most likely have to over pay for a home, and commute to work…
Welcome to the rat race, known as SO-CAL….
May 7th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Thanks for the info 909!
May 7th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
SS next to Rod in 2002 was Derrick Gibson, right?
feel free to make that comparison to Tyvon, N21!
May 7th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
The Beeech Dawg Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Nnamdi Num Nums
Stop playing games, sweetheart. We all know raidernationlame-out is your retarded site that you keep hopelessly pushing on us cool blog brahs
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You’re such a pathetic f***. Rise to the bait every time RMR ect ect. U f***ing sicken me.
You’re so out of it you can’t even keep your lies / diff names on here str8.
Num nums? Thats a direct RMR -ism. YOU are the pathetic one and guess what? I KNOW which site YOU represent.
I’m certain they’d be thrilled to know what a ****ing ***hole you are on here.
Its pretty clear why you hate RNS and have to shoot your ****ing mouth off everytime anyone posts it. Your site tries to CHARGE people for “exclusive” raider info!
LMFAO!
Okay bish, lets hear your denials and lies but at least try to keep your blogger names / multiple personalities str8 you worthless worm.
lmao! I’m gonna go enjoy the day while U wallow in your own mediocrity and crapulence.
http://www.raidernationstation.com/
PS I AM going to contact these guys, see if they need any help. Been reppin em long enuff they SHOULD hire me!
May 7th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
rajon rondo is a mutha fn beast dare you to name a better pg
May 7th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Dakota…
You’re welcome…
Might want to look into the city of Redlands area for housing. About 8-10 mi. east of Loma Linda. Easy commute, nice neighborhoods, both older and newer. Affordable by SO-CAL standards.. Gets kinda hot in summer time though..
May 7th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
SS next to Rod in 2002 was Derrick Gibson, right?
feel free to make that comparison to Tyvon, N21!
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OOh! Oh! Ya got me! jack as-s.
He also played CB shall I comapre him to Willie Brown? He also returned kicks. Shall I comapre him to Devin Hester?
Hanging your hat on semantics is a sign of a low IQ…
What I meant is with Branchs speed and hoepfeully new converage skills he’ll be able to return picks like Rod and hopefully become a great Safety SS or FS or CB or KR or…
May 7th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Rondo > Laker scrubs
May 7th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
T Branch has 3 INTs in 4 seasons. He is no Rod Woodson.
May 7th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
with Branchs speed and hoepfeully new converage skills he’ll be able to return picks like Rod and hopefully become a great Safety
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@ N21
let’s just say i’m looking forward to seeing these “new coverage skills” you speak of …
May 7th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
NUM NUMS IN FLAME OUT MODE, MO WIZZLE FRESH
Lil Nerd, how can we take you seriously as a Raider insider when you regularly have your period all over the blog?
Damn woman, that was quite a meltdown! Is it really that easy to get under your skin, just ripping on your worthless raidernationlame-out site?
Anyway Num Nums, we’re all really enjoying watching you work yourself in a lather believing I’m Madden Retard. Super funny
What site do you think I represent? Please tell me and my blog brahs, just for some more easy laughs at your expense
May 7th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
fn right rrs watch the dude play he str8 balls outta his mind. dude is unreal cant event think of a great to compare him to hes so unique
May 7th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
314.
Context dude
Nnamdi21 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Congrats to Ty btw. Loved his game the day we signed him in the 4th round. Mayock said from RCMH “Best gunner in the League day one”.
Unreal football speed and now his coverage, especially in zone, is getting much better.
Reggie lookin for ball hawks and Branch could become the next Woodsen
May 7th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
yo beech dawg you didnt kick a rhyme can I get one bout my homie rondo lol
May 7th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
315. Me too. Showed flashes last yr and definitely improved over previous seasons.
Offense will need to do its part but putting up points and forcing teams to pass to keep up and of course D will need to stiffen against run…
Hope Allen’s got a clue…
May 7th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Dakota…
Employment should be a snap.. There’s a crapload of pawn shops/Bailbonds in San Bernadino.. AKA “Berdoo”…….lol…
May 7th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
318,
I read your posts, but I don’t agree. Woodson was great in coverage, and he was a ball hawk. Branch is better against the run, and he is not a ball hawk (3 INTs in 4 seasons). They have the same size, and similar speed (younger Rod).
May 7th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
McSkinny, usually I charge 6 Gs a verse (plus royalties), but this one is one the house, Nums Nums put me in a good mood
The Lake Show owns you, Rajon Rondo
They play in a mansion, you live in a condo
You wanna see rings? We’ll give you a nibble
After we steal that weak cross over dribble
Garnett’s flamed out, Allen doesn’t care
Better roll Pierce out to pasture in his favorite wheelchair
Yo the Celtics are done and Pats again fell short
Now all we gotta do is ship back Frank McCourt
TIZ TO THE WIZ TO THE HIZZLE
May 7th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Rondo better not bring his lil high school girl attitude in a laker game, WORLD PEACE will drop his lil Peter pan azzz.!
May 7th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Branch will be lucky to finish his career with 25 INTs. Woodson had 70+.
May 7th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
DERON WILLIAMS > RAJON Ronda ,, ez
May 7th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Yo nizzles! I’ve had a change of heart. I actually went to RNS and read some of their owrk instead of being a pathetic race baiting worhtless f*** and guess what?
RAIDER NATION STATION IS THE BIZZ-OMB!
Me though, I’m really a disturbingly messed up idiot to live for trying to make other peoples day as bad as my life.
Oh sure, I have the choice to make things better through my actions and decisions but I choose to be an ugly worthless bag of **** because in truth, thats what I am yo yo yo!
If any of you ever see me or figure out who I really am please post it so I can absorb the tremndous beatings I so very very richly deserve.
U know, a beating sometimes can hit your reset button and make you reevaluate why you’ve been such a lousy excuse for a waste of space.
Yo yo yo shizzle fo rizzle nizzles!
RAIDER NATION STATION RULES!!!!
May 7th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Rod Woodson, Ed Reed, and E Berry have a nose for the ball (Ball Hawks), and you can’t coach that IMO.
May 7th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
327. LMAO! I’m outa here…
328. tend to agree with that but hoping his game is gonna take that next leap forward in coverage. Hinted at it last yr and he definitely got better than he had been.
May 7th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Rod Woodson, Ed Reed, and E Berry have a nose for the ball (Ball Hawks), and you can’t coach that IMO.
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Yup. I fear that Branch doesnt have those skills. It would have shown up by now. Gio actually has a little bit of that.
May 7th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Wait. Someone has been bashing CA while touting South Dakota for the past 4 years is now moving to CA? Too funny. He has no idea what’s gonna happen to him. Welcome to the land of graffiti and barbed wires on highway signs. I had forgotten about all of those things until I drove through there last Dec. Yuk.
May 7th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
#327!
LMAO!!
May 7th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Fellas, caught the Van Halen show in Tacoma on Sat and it was ridiculously bad ass!! Catch ‘em if you can.
May 7th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Raider O Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Rod Woodson, Ed Reed, and E Berry have a nose for the ball (Ball Hawks), and you can’t coach that IMO.
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Teaching somebody to “see” the ball and “go” get the ball shouldn’t be that difficult.
May 7th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
SaintKaufman Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Fellas, caught the Van Halen show in Tacoma on Sat and it was ridiculously bad ass!! Catch ‘em if you can.
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I wonder if EVH misses his ‘ex’ and her strap-on?
May 7th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
On my way home to get baked. Talk at ya in a bit!
May 7th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Ed Reed and Rod Woodson and Troy Polamalu are once in a generation type players in fairness to Branch and Huff nonetheless my complaint with the D is in addition to not having enough run stuffers on the DL and edge pass rushers we don’t have playmakers ala Briggs and Urlacher or Suggs Lewis Reed etc
May 7th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
DVD hit the weight room in the offseason?
May 7th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Let me get this straight
Num Nums melts down, posts under my name, congratulates himself, runs for the hills
Yup, sounds about right!
Yo, any of you hizzies see the OctoMom spaghetti-O spread? Yo, I won’t be able to eat Olive Garden for a month after that.
That ho is straight up wack. I’d have to get straight up wrecked before giving her the business, and would definitely wear a Magnum over my head
For my pleasure
May 7th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
I scooped ya Steve & Jerry; I’ll take chocalte mint and raspberry fudge, oh wait your not that combination
May 7th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
I wonder if EVH misses his ‘ex’ and her strap-on?
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Huh? Do tell.
May 7th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Glad Branch is coming back. He’s gonna be good this year.
May 7th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
GETTING MY WIGGITY ON FOR THE CLIP JOINT
Yo homies & KrappyRat
Just started warming up the PARTYDUDE 8000 for the Clips game, gonna try to toke this whole bag of ganja in the next 2 hrs
Working on a new jam about it right now with Rasta Ganja, this is called “Straight Up Silly”
Yo, drinking major margs is straight up silly
Hope I find a hizzy to attend to my willy
Watch Butler and Paul make a 3 point play
Cause the Grizzlies blow chunks and are totally gay
DANNY MANNING IN THE HOUSE, WORD TO MIKE D
May 7th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
**NEWS FLASH** **NEWS FLASH****NEWS FLASH**
Shanny names RGIII as Redskins starting QB.
Had to. He stepped on his dick taking Kirk Cousins.
So what’s the over/under on RGIII getting bounced?
May 7th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
RaiderDuck Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
I wonder if EVH misses his ‘ex’ and her strap-on?
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Huh? Do tell.
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I have nothing to add. I don’t have any idea if EVH likes it in the rectum.
May 7th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
**NEWS FLASH** **NEWS FLASH** **NEWS FLASH**
Jags 1st round selection Justin Blackmon got hurt in his first workout with the team!
Should’a taken Michael Floyd.
May 7th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
R.I.P. Beastie Boy – Adam “MCA” Yauch
May 7th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Ryan Tannehill says the Dolphins playbook is 80-85% just like Texas A&M’s and he “knows” it.
Hey Ryan Rice ain’t on Miami’s schedule this year is it?
May 7th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Bong hits comin’ up!
May 7th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Sounds great Dave I think I will join you.
toke up brotherGreenParty rules!!!
May 7th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Sounds great Dave I think I will join you.
toke up brotherGreenParty rules!!!
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I don’t know what they call this “medi-weed” I picked up but it’s pretty good. Very melo. Hell I’d even doink a Charger chick right now!
Just as I climaxed I’d yell, “49-26! 49-26! 49-26!”
May 7th, 2012 at 4:57 pm
LMFAO!!
May 7th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Spent all morning 69ing with this stoner babe from Venice
***
@ Beeeecham
isn’t BSJ from Venice?
never knew he had a sister!!
……………….
Maybe BSJ’s the “babe”.
May 7th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Raider fan what stands out this off-season the most for you so far?
For me it’s the hiring of Reggie Mac. Rmac has brought stability and a sense of purpose to an organization that seemed adrift for the last 8 years.
Reaction!
May 7th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Raider fan what stands out this off-season the most for you so far?
For me it’s the hiring of Reggie Mac. Rmac has brought stability and a sense of purpose to an organization that seemed adrift for the last 8 years.
Reaction!
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Agreed. It’s nice to see our team run like a sane NFL franchise for a change.
May 7th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Raider fan what stands out this off-season the most for you so far?
For me it’s the hiring of Reggie Mac. Rmac has brought stability and a sense of purpose to an organization that seemed adrift for the last 8 years.
Reaction!
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Stability?? From Reggie? We have been in flux ever since the Brotha stepped in the building. Change is all I see so far, how it works and how long it last will tell the story of “stability”.
Sense of purpose? Really? What purpose is that?
May 7th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
We haven seen our team “run” on the field yet.
May 7th, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Congrats to Tyvon Branch!
Can remember what it was like B4 him! Man, we had a glut of bad safety play for a loooong time.
Have a good night Raiders!~
May 7th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
JR,
Replace “stability” with “organization and cohesiveness”, and Dave is on point. I’m sure that’s what he meant. Just fumbled for the right words. But I get what he’s saying. The Raiders now have a flow chart, like every other team in the league. We’ve been one of the worst teams in the league over the past decade. Drastic changes are needed.
May 7th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
DEATHROW 55 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Branch needs to put on 10-12lbs !!!!!!
he’s up to 218
http://lockerz.com/s/203655733
May 7th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
Changes we can almost be certain of, results wise:
1) We will likely never lose 11 plus games for 7 consecutive seasons again.
2) We will likely not see an overuse of the prevent defense anymore, as we’ve seen in so many close games in the past. No more prevent when we’re only up by 2, just giving them the FG.
3) We will no longer rely on press man coverage. Teams will no longer be able to come into Oakland and know they’re getting primarily press man all day. They’ll have to guess more against us. Being a defensive minded organization, we will likely no longer get torched consistently on defense as we have in so many seasons in the past. We’ll lose, but we won’t make the same mistake twice.
May 7th, 2012 at 5:39 pm
#3 is huge. No more Collinsworth saying, “Wow, the Raiders defense looks like what other teams run their first couple of days of Training Camp.”
May 7th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
J R Myers Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
What purpose is that?
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To change the culture surrounding the type of organization the Raiders had become. To wit. The era of the last ten years where playa’s came to get paid instead of playin’ for championships. Yo!
It is evident that culture is now dead.
The type of playa the Raiders now seek are those with quality character that want to play for rings first and get paid second. By the moves RMac has made both on and off the field it is evident that this is the new direction of the club.
The purpose is to build a championship caliber team.
Wut?
May 7th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
The game has changed to a point to where there has to be a chain of command now. You can’t just have one guy running everything. The Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl in 16 years. They’ve stayed relevant only because Jerry Jones at least gets good players. But their organization is always a mess, because he meddles with everything. They’re going on 2 decades without a trophy, and the last one they did win was with a team primarily built by Jimmy Johnson.
May 7th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Now our mediocre defense is complete!
May 7th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Marks Hair Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Now our mediocre defense is complete!
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It’ll at least be better than last year’s.
May 7th, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Now our mediocre defense is complete!
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lets hope not
May 7th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
#364,
Actually it’s been 17 yrs. We wouldn’t want to give Dallas anymore credit than they deserve.
Interesting factoid that you’ll NEVER hear on ESPN or NFLN is as anemic as the Raiders have been they have won FOUR TIMES as many playoff games than the Cowboys during that span.
May 7th, 2012 at 6:24 pm
Woops…Dallas won the 1996 Super Bowl, so it has been actually been just over 16 yrs.
I stand corrected.
May 7th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
We all know that Branch is never going to be quite at the level of an Ed Reed, but can we at least agree that he is better than Eric Weddle?
May 7th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Marks Hair Says:
Now our mediocre defense is complete!
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But thankfully they’ll no longer be led out on the field by that mediocre head coach.
May 7th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
#370
Exactly DJ Johnny.
Considering that BSPN has the Raiders on MNF you’d think that more would be said about the Raiders. Rivers gives those dudes in Bristol the itch. Always have always will.
Rivers is a real douche bag.
May 7th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
When u look at the Raider D on paper it SHOULD be good.
-Branch (by all accounts a real good player)
-Huff (a top 6 1st rounder)
-Bartell (one of the leagues best “unsung” corners)
-Aaron Curry (drafted 2nd overall if i’m not mistaken)
-McClain (Butkus Award winner, all the accolades in college, 1st rounder.)
-Shaughnessy (Proved himself to be a “player” year before last)
-Tommy Kelly (Supposedly one of the better defensive tackles statistically)
-Seymour (One of the main defensive cogs in NE’s 3 SB runs and widely considered to be one of the best D ends in the league..although fading).
You’d THINK with all that there should be some hope.
P.S: I think Burris will be a stud for us.
May 7th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
370.papertiger418 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
We all know that Branch is never going to be quite at the level of an Ed Reed, but can we at least agree that he is better than Eric Weddle?
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I don’t know….is he? I’m not so sure…I guess maybe NOW he is.
May 7th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
[...] Update: Branch signs franchise tender Update: The Raiders announced Branch has signed his franchise free agent tender. Strong safety Tyvon Branch will sign his franchise tender Monday, guaranteeing him a salary of $6.212 million this season, according to an NFL Network report. [...]
May 7th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
364.Sullivan44 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
The game has changed to a point to where there has to be a chain of command now. You can’t just have one guy running everything. The Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl in 16 years. They’ve stayed relevant only because Jerry Jones at least gets good players. But their organization is always a mess, because he meddles with everything. They’re going on 2 decades without a trophy, and the last one they did win was with a team primarily built by Jimmy Johnson.
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True! Jerry Jones is just a younger AD.
May 7th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Also, let’s not forget the Vikings vote in the MN House is tonight. If they don’t pass it, then the Vikes get one of the two available LA stadiums.
May 7th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
#377,
If LA gets the Vikes than it’ll be the second team that LA has gotten from Minnesota.
The first one worked out pretty well for LA.
May 7th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Lol duck. Didn’t the lakers come from there too?
May 7th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Oh damn guess I was a little late there
May 7th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Reporting I guess.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/denarius-moore-oakland-raiders-star-receiver-2012-fan-230700353–nfl.html
May 7th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Interesting that teams keep their original names even tho they move. Minnesota-”The Land of 10,000 Lakes”..hence “Lakers”, then u have the Utah “Jazz”? (from New Orl.) they should’ve changed it the Utah “Mormons” or “Mountains” of “Salt Lakes” or maybe “Polygamists”.
May 7th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Did you say Utes.,,, what’s a ute
sorry judge..youths!!!!
May 7th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
#382 – lol, DJ
May 7th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
383.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Did you say Utes.,,, what’s a ute
sorry judge..youths!!!!
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Lol. I love that movie. My favorite part is when Joe Pesci comes in to talk to that kid in his cell for the first time.
“Either way kid you’re gettin it”.
May 7th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
I vote for “Utah Polygamists”…with the team having 3 times more cheerleaders than all other teams.
May 7th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Lol lol try
May 7th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
What about Pesci shooting at that owl?
May 7th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Ha. Pesci wakes up to the owl screech and says “WTF is that?”
Then just starts shooting haphazardly…
May 7th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
He looked just like when he shot Spider in Goodfellas.
May 7th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
Another scene that cracked me up was when Pesci tried to prove that witness was blind by walking back 50 feet and asking her how many fingers he has up, and Eddie Munster the judge says, “let the record show he has up 2 fingers”.
May 7th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
That’s one of those movies I could watch every couple weeks and not get bored with it.
May 7th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
#376 Hardline, jerry Jones is not that younger. Multiple plastic surgeries can do wonders or create horrors! He’s a bit younger but I don’t think Al was ever into the body beautiful thing!! Ha ha
May 7th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Hardline Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
364.Sullivan44 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
The game has changed to a point to where there has to be a chain of command now. You can’t just have one guy running everything. The Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl in 16 years. They’ve stayed relevant only because Jerry Jones at least gets good players. But their organization is always a mess, because he meddles with everything. They’re going on 2 decades without a trophy, and the last one they did win was with a team primarily built by Jimmy Johnson.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
True! Jerry Jones is just a younger AD.
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Al Davis knew football. Do you think Jerry does? Will? Did before buying Cowboys?
Al Davis was one of the best football minds around, many years ago.
May 7th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Yeah coming to press conferences with bandages on your face is definitely a sign that you have no use for the body beautiful movement, nor plastic surgery, like jerry!!
May 7th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
AlzadoX Says,
AD WAS the best football mind up to 1983, Raiders last Superbowl victory. After that he had little to show, and after 2002, deteriorated to a major degree, probably brought on by playing a young man’s game.
That is why the Redskins can’t do anything: their owner is an 89 yr old control freak and meddler; plus they have Shanahan which is a detriment. Redskins think RGIII will turn the corner for them, when actually he will only be destroyed there.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
JR,
Replace “stability” with “organization and cohesiveness”, and Dave is on point. I’m sure that’s what he meant. Just fumbled for the right words. But I get what he’s saying. The Raiders now have a flow chart, like every other team in the league. We’ve been one of the worst teams in the league over the past decade. Drastic changes are needed.
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Yeah, I can buy that.
I am cool w what has happened so far, it couldn’t get much worse.
But let’s see the product, at least a little, before we start pouring over how great it is.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Arkraider, 393
Jerry Jones was born October 13, 1942, and is age 69.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
it will be great because our offense will stay at the level it is(most likely better should the teams stars stay healthy) … and for the first time in half a century, this defense consists of players that are capable of running MODERN DAY SCHEMES .. suddenly, the focus will be on the run D and running successful zone schemes … go figure?! THE RAIDERS!?
as long as our D is at least middle of the pack, this team more than competes with the AFC North and NFC South, IMO.. and can easily match or come close to what they did to the division in 2010 … even with Alienhead and CryRivers the clear “front runners” …
i have confidence in this squad with a new regime that will command discipline!! no more FREE LOADERS!
May 7th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
arkraider Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Yeah coming to press conferences with bandages on your face is definitely a sign that you have no use for the body beautiful movement, nor plastic surgery, like jerry!!
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AD always kept it real, didn’t care what he looked like in the end. A real warrior, going to press conferences with bandaged face. Really pissed me off when people online made fun of the way he looked
May 7th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Yo Brahs, I’ve been working on some dope Clipper related jokes for my new comedy personality Insane in the Beeech Brain
You’re going to love these, if you love to LAUGH
What does the Memphis team’s antacid say when it hits the water?
Plop Plop Fizz Grizz
Why is the Grizzly’s center so dumb?
Because he can’t Gasolve anything
What will the Grizzly’s fans be when their team loses the series?
Mempissed
TAKIN’ IT HIGHER LIKE RICHARD PRYOR
May 7th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
xraided Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
it will be great because our offense will stay at the level it is(most likely better should the teams stars stay healthy) … and for the first time in half a century, this defense consists of players that are capable of running MODERN DAY SCHEMES .. suddenly, the focus will be on the run D and running successful zone schemes … go figure?! THE RAIDERS!?
as long as our D is at least middle of the pack, this team more than competes with the AFC North and NFC South, IMO.. and can easily match or come close to what they did to the division in 2010 … even with Alienhead and CryRivers the clear “front runners” …
i have confidence in this squad with a new regime that will command discipline!! no more FREE LOADERS!
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Raiders’ defensive players have been capable of modern D, but executive defensive coordinator and puppet defensive coordinators interfered.
discipline coming hope for immediate improvement, may take a while; either way we should be headed in the right direction with a better foundation
May 7th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Reggie, IMO, has a lot more in store to upgrade our defense. From now till the regular season is a long time. There will plenty of gems, and other good players who can be transformed into great players under the right coaches and schemes.
As I have many, many times, the Raiders had no personnel who knew how to organize, operate, and play defense. That’s been the problem for the past 10 years. If anyone can say Bresnahan, Marshall, or Rob Ryan knew what the hell they were doing, I would be surprised.
This is just the beginning. There is plenty of time to strengthen our defense in a major way, before the season starts.
The most glaring inconsistency besides an untested secondary, is gaining a #2 running back. Our roster is thin with talent there, and I know DMAC will go down for the season by game 8.
May 7th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
well with the current players it may take a while to sink in … i think the newer players in this league will benefit from this … being switched around is something the NYG do constantly… we’re a very feared pass rusher (Osi anyone? resign Branch and spend the doe on him?!) from being a very legit defensive front … depending heavily on our LB situation, that is…
May 7th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Hardline:
i really do at least have confidence in one side of the field with Ron Bartell.. hopefully the man can hit without snapping something, that’s the only thing i’m worried about with him. if he regains form, i have confidence he can play very SOLID for this secondardy, esp. in press coverage…
say that happens for this secondary, and the other side gets picked on way more like it did with Nnamdi… it’s still BEATS THE SH!T OUT OF LAST YEAR! the 2010 secondary ranked pretty well(partly because teams ran a lot more than passed), while stabilizing one side of the field … yes i guess i’m holding Bartell up way too high, but i have a feeling about this guy. another player with a chip on his shoulder…
May 7th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
Meant no disrespect to AD. Was really trying to take a piss on Jerry Jones and his botched up face lift. Al was real bandages and all while Jerry J is a pos and a low class mfer.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
Sorry maybe that’s just coming from my hatred of all things Dallas plowboys!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
When u look at the Raider D on paper it SHOULD be good.
-Branch (by all accounts a real good player)
-Huff (a top 6 1st rounder)
-Bartell (one of the leagues best “unsung” corners)
-Aaron Curry (drafted 2nd overall if i’m not mistaken)
-McClain (Butkus Award winner, all the accolades in college, 1st rounder.)
-Shaughnessy (Proved himself to be a “player” year before last)
-Tommy Kelly (Supposedly one of the better defensive tackles statistically)
-Seymour (One of the main defensive cogs in NE’s 3 SB runs and widely considered to be one of the best D ends in the league..although fading).
You’d THINK with all that there should be some hope.
P.S: I think Burris will be a stud for us.
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On paper in 2011 we had the second highest paid NFL team roster and finished 8-8.
Coaching is extremely important but I think some of these players you named such as Seymour are grossly over paid under achieves. To this day I can not forgive him for the way he started the game against his old pal, Tom Brady Patriots in 2011. Back to back stupid retarded penalties that set the stage for a loss. Some of these players who see millions in their bank accounts back off violent contact and go through motion to end the game. Bet Seymour can’t care less what the Raiders record is at end of season.
He’s just waiting for the day to sign. His one day contract w Patiots to retire a Patriot. It’s too bad it can’t be this off season since thanks to AD we have to suffer through his out of whack guaranteed contract for a few more years. So hate that guy!!!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
Fans are very funny animals with very vivid imaginations but when things don’t work out accordingly they blame someone else for not living up the to their bloated image.
All this talk of the “New Reggime” and all it’s virtues. What it will do and wont do. How it’ll get all these magical players who never make mistakes. All for a dime on the dollar with great performances and no slackers like those of the past.
What Nirvana we have conjured up. Now just who is going to pull all this off? someone with no trackrecord of ever having done so before. Seems like a bunch pie in the sky crap to me. Because I look arounsd this great league and can’t find one single organization that remotely resembles anyhing like this image.
Why not dial it back a bit fellas and join the real world where life happens and attrition factors into the equation. Every team has bloated contracts with players not performing to expected level of said contract. This is called the real world, of which we all will soon realize even the “New Reggime” cannot escape.
May 7th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
as long as our D is at least middle of the pack, this team more than competes with the AFC North and NFC South, IMO.. and can easily match or come close to what they did to the division in 2010 … even with Alienhead and CryRivers the clear “front runners” …
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I agree with this. Just an average defense, Palmer with a proper offseason, healthy DMoore/DHB/Ford, healthy DMAC, and an improved O-line? Get the fk outta here!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
T.O on Dr Phil. Going against his 3 Baby mamas at the same time preview. Poor dude!! literally.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d828eeee6/article/terrell-owens-faces-his-childrens-mothers-on-dr-phil?module=HP11_headline_stack
May 7th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
410. glad you agree.
i believe it’s a bigtime truth for this current squad and it’s what BigMac and DA are depending on at this point. many questionable defenses have produced enough for their unstoppable offense…
i’m in no way saying we can be as good as NO(when they aren’t cheating) … but it can resemble something of that nature with a healthy squad.
on the other hand, should our players stay on the d@mn field! with a few key injuries, however, this offense could go down hill FAST! that’s the scary part… that’s why everyone is sleeping on the Raiders.
the league will recognize the immediate changes in this team, GOOD OR BAD! we are ran like a modern day organization.. no Al Davis YES men not actually doing much and taking his money.. along with coaching staff, down to the players. ITS DONE WITH!
May 7th, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Zanders out!
May 7th, 2012 at 11:11 pm
Priesttj, 409
I hear ya and feel you too. But, mired in AD’s folly, spinning our wheels while he spun in dementia for the past 10 years, has spun the fans too.
The NFL is imperfect and those who are the least imperfect win.
In no way can I see how our CB crew last year didn’t even turn their heads to follow the ball in then put up a hand to knock it away. IMO, hiring starting CB’s to do that, thus making some plays, and not being torched by the pass time and time and time again, will be an improvement and doesn’t need a genius GM or HC or DC to implement – just someone with common sense.
The first root canal I had was done by an older dentist with 33 yrs of experience. I suffered 5 sessions in his chair before it was done and came away with an infected tooth.
My second root canal was done by a dentist fresh out of UCLA School of Denistry with 6 months experience. I had 2 sessions in the chair with him, had no infection and didn’t need to take pain killers.
That demonstrated to me that many professionals are too “long in the tooth”, (especially AD) and that decades of experience are not necessarily required for superlative performance. Sometimes its a matter of education and technology, with a modicum of experience.
I don’t think we will win the Superbowl next year, but think we have a chance to make the first round of the playoffs. That is all I ask.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:14 pm
Let the dealing begin. . .
May 7th, 2012 at 11:38 pm
r8eray Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Off the subject…has anyone seen Kate Upton do the Cat Daddy?
OMG!
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In the words of Mike Meyers…she’s a babe! Schawing!!!
(I know, you have to go back a ways for that reference)
May 7th, 2012 at 11:42 pm
1408.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 5:54 am
glad to see youre the same ol biatch youve always been.
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@ Armond
kick rocks, clown
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rather kick you in the face you little punk.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:43 pm
The Beeech Dawg Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Yo Brahs, I’ve been working on some dope Clipper related jokes for my new comedy personality Insane in the Beeech Brain
You’re going to love these, if you love to LAUGH
What does the Memphis team’s antacid say when it hits the water?
Plop Plop Fizz Grizz
Why is the Grizzly’s center so dumb?
Because he can’t Gasolve anything
What will the Grizzly’s fans be when their team loses the series?
Mempissed
TAKIN’ IT HIGHER LIKE RICHARD PRYOR
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You’re friggin’ hilarious at times – lame as hell at others…but…do you ever come to the Raiders blog to talk about the Raiders?
May 7th, 2012 at 11:50 pm
Hardline Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 11:11 pm
Priesttj, 409
I hear ya and feel you too. But, mired in AD’s folly, spinning our wheels while he spun in dementia for the past 10 years, has spun the fans too.
The NFL is imperfect and those who are the least imperfect win.
In no way can I see how our CB crew last year didn’t even turn their heads to follow the ball in then put up a hand to knock it away. IMO, hiring starting CB’s to do that, thus making some plays, and not being torched by the pass time and time and time again, will be an improvement and doesn’t need a genius GM or HC or DC to implement – just someone with common sense.
The first root canal I had was done by an older dentist with 33 yrs of experience. I suffered 5 sessions in his chair before it was done and came away with an infected tooth.
My second root canal was done by a dentist fresh out of UCLA School of Denistry with 6 months experience. I had 2 sessions in the chair with him, had no infection and didn’t need to take pain killers.
That demonstrated to me that many professionals are too “long in the tooth”, (especially AD) and that decades of experience are not necessarily required for superlative performance. Sometimes its a matter of education and technology, with a modicum of experience.
I don’t think we will win the Superbowl next year, but think we have a chance to make the first round of the playoffs. That is all I ask.
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Experience & Knowledge is good. But you can’t be stuck in the past. Things change. You hear those guys with their VHS stopping and rewinding and they never know they can do it much more effective and efficient on digital now. If a dentist keeps getting updated on modern technology and changes and uses it and is comfortable with it, he might see things that a newby doesn’t see and do it correctly. But if is stuck and “hasn’t changed anything for 25 years and I’ll always do it this way” then obviously someone who has adapted and sees the way things are run in Present Time can do better.
That was Mr. Davis’s problem from what I can see. He never looked to adjust.
May 7th, 2012 at 11:53 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
as long as our D is at least middle of the pack, this team more than competes with the AFC North and NFC South, IMO.. and can easily match or come close to what they did to the division in 2010 … even with Alienhead and CryRivers the clear “front runners” …
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I agree with this. Just an average defense, Palmer with a proper offseason, healthy DMoore/DHB/Ford, healthy DMAC, and an improved O-line? Get the fk outta here!
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How conservative and tuned down will our offense be with Knapp? We’re thinking that they run like they did with other people running the show who were less “conservative and win games with defense”.
If we kept the same offensive explosiveness and put in the brilliance on defense that these new guys can bring – then YES, we should be pretty darned good.
May 8th, 2012 at 12:17 am
That demonstrated to me that many professionals are too “long in the tooth”, (especially AD) and that decades of experience are not necessarily required for superlative performance. Sometimes its a matter of education and technology, with a modicum of experience.
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I can definitely relate. Coming out of college, I was doing better work for my employer than most of the seniors there, and at half the salary. A good education can whip experience right in the tail.
May 8th, 2012 at 12:19 am
That is a good point, Raiderzmaverick. We’ve yet to see how Knapp puts his toys to use and how DMAC runs behind a zone blocking system.
May 8th, 2012 at 12:49 am
An underwear bomb? What’s the matter with people…
May 8th, 2012 at 2:15 am
Damned, after some beans, I think I could constitute a national emergency with my underwear bombs!
May 8th, 2012 at 3:22 am
I hope the Reggie can lock up Branch for at least 3 years. He’s made more plays behind the line of scrimmage in the past two years than any other player in the last decade (aside from Burgess’s first two seasons).
May 8th, 2012 at 3:31 am
Carl Weathers Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 3:22 am
I hope the Reggie can lock up Branch for at least 3 years. He’s made more plays behind the line of scrimmage in the past two years than any other player in the last decade (aside from Burgess’s first two seasons).
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When he gets to Ed Reed or Troy Polamalu level, then he can get props…its amazing what a better defense surrounding you does…
May 8th, 2012 at 3:36 am
Try Some Reality Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 12:49 am
An underwear bomb? What’s the matter with people…
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Story was the biggest piece of crap not coming out of underwear….Must be getting close to election time in America, this is the same as Bush raising and lowering the color coded threat level at politically convenient times.
The gullibility of people believing that first dumb ass underwear bomber story in Detroit to set this nonsense up in the first place.
May 8th, 2012 at 5:14 am
Testing
May 8th, 2012 at 5:34 am
Hey Rock, heres a FA LB we should definitely be looking at, Travis Laboy. Started 14 games for the dischargers last year.
May 8th, 2012 at 5:38 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Travis Laboy? I’ll take him…he may have a year left in his tank! Hawaii boy, too!
May 8th, 2012 at 6:02 am
WTF!!! I have posted a comment twice and it keeps not showing up!
May 8th, 2012 at 6:04 am
Wiki hates Laboy Hwrdr:
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On July 29, 2011, the San Diego Chargers signed LaBoy to a 2 year contract. He was released by the Chargers on May 7, 2012. After his abysmal performance in 2011 and most years prior, it is likely that this will be the last NFL team that he ever plays for.
May 8th, 2012 at 6:05 am
rather kick you in the face you little punk
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Armond = internet tough guy??
May 8th, 2012 at 6:05 am
Yeah but I can go update his wiki page too… probably a disgruntled fan.
May 8th, 2012 at 6:06 am
Rocky McIntosh, Ernie Simms, DeAndre Levy (good depth players)
EJ Henderson, James Farrior (a little old, but very good 2 down run stuffers)
May 8th, 2012 at 6:07 am
WTF is going on with this place today? Anyone else having trouble posting?
May 8th, 2012 at 6:08 am
I’ll take Travis Laboy.
2 years @ vet minimum
Problem is we would be his 3rd team in 3 years.
Must be a red flag somewhere!
May 8th, 2012 at 6:11 am
432.guest123 Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 6:04 am
Wiki hates Laboy Hwrdr:
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On July 29, 2011, the San Diego Chargers signed LaBoy to a 2 year contract. He was released by the Chargers on May 7, 2012. After his abysmal performance in 2011 and most years prior, it is likely that this will be the last NFL team that he ever plays for.
He has been in the league awhile…
May 8th, 2012 at 6:12 am
GOOD MORNING NATION !!
May 8th, 2012 at 6:13 am
didnt Rocky McIntosh re-sign with the Redskins ??
May 8th, 2012 at 6:14 am
plop
May 8th, 2012 at 6:14 am
Rocky McIntosh, Ernie Sims, DeAndre Levy (good depth players)
EJ Henderson, James Farrior (a little old, but very good 2 down run stuffers)
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thanks, bcz
McIntosh visited the Bears & they passed
Sims visited the Dolphins & they passed
Levy was a RFA, that signed his 1-year tender (now under contract. UFA next offseason)
Farrior & Henderson not even a sniff in FA (like you said) probably due to their age
May 8th, 2012 at 6:16 am
didnt Rocky McIntosh re-sign with the Redskins ??
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Nope, you’re thinking of London Fletcher
May 8th, 2012 at 6:18 am
Keith Brooking is 36 years old.
I’d take him on a cheap 1-year deal
Dennis Allen knows him from Atlanta
Mario Haggan is 32 years old.
I’d take him on a cheap 1-year deal as well
Dennis Allen knows him from Denver
both provide veteran depth & leadership. Neither probably adds much to special teams, though [normally required of backup LB's]
May 8th, 2012 at 6:22 am
On Seymour:
Profootballfocus.com released their top 101 players from last season, there was just 1 Raider:
“73.- Richard Seymour, DT, Oakland Raiders.
So good was Seymour that even with his 11 penalties (some of them utterly brainless in nature) he still found a home on this list.
He finished the year with our third-highest grade among all defensive tackles when it came to pass rushing, and a +7.5 run defense grade as the Raider dominated his competition.
Not the most consistent of players this year (he had four “in the red” games), when Seymour was on his game, he made plenty of players look completely out of their depth when going against him.
Key Stat: With 40 combined sacks, hits, and hurries he had the second-highest quarterback disruptions total among defensive tackles.”
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About their grading:
“The goal of our detailed grading process is to gauge how players execute their roles over the course of a game by looking at the performance of each individual on each play.
We examine not just the statistical result of a play, but the context of that statistic.
Example: The defensive tackle may have made a tackle on a play, but if it was 3rd-and-5 and he got blown 4 yards off of the ball to make the tackle after a 6-yard gain, that’s not a good play.”
May 8th, 2012 at 6:28 am
11 penalties (some of them utterly brainless in nature)
Not the most consistent of players this year
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@Marley
this is what Mr Brown & I keep bringing up!
He plays when he wants to. very inconsistent.
boneheaded penalties = lack of discipline
hopefully Allen & Tarver get the most out of him. I don’t think he’ll be a Raider in 2013 unless he absolutely WRECKS the competition. By that I don’t mean Pro Bowl, I mean dominant player.
May 8th, 2012 at 6:28 am
Meeting. BBL
May 8th, 2012 at 6:37 am
I agree with the rating from PFF that Seymour is top 100 despite bonehead errors. It’s just frustrating when the timing of his bonehead error affects the outcome of a game and in-game momentum. Seymour has been a big part of some huge wins, but also a big part of some really dissapointing losses. It’s easy to see how he has become a lightning rod with the fanbase.
I’m glad he’s a Raider. He’s got more natural talent and football instincts than any other D-lineman we have. It’s just the discipline that goes with it drives you nuts. And no, I don’t think DA/Tarver change that. He’s an old dog who isn’t going to change his game now.
May 8th, 2012 at 6:37 am
Looks like Seymour did very well on his individual match-ups, but it didn’t stop the Defense from giving up huge plays and tons of yards.
Problem is, the Raiders under Al tried to win the one on one battles instead of playing as a unit, it makes it much tougher to field a decent Defense because it only takes 1 guy out of position or beaten by his man for the offense to make a play.
That’s why I’m really looking forward to DA’s approach on Defense, I’m guessing we’ll see less emphasis on winning one on one battles, in favor of more of a team concept, if that makes sense…
May 8th, 2012 at 6:43 am
Not that defeating your man isn’t the single most disruptive way of making an impact, but nowadays (everyone is good) no one can rely on individual matchups to win 10-11 games for you, you will get big plays but you will give up some too, we need to balance our approach, DA needs to.
May 8th, 2012 at 6:46 am
Every coach teaches you to win your battle. That is the constant them, just do YOUR job. Our problem isn’t guys just focusing on 1 on 1 battles, its the exact opposite, too many of our guys are undisciplined, try to freelance and make a play INSTEAD of just focusing on the one on one battle. If all 11 guys just did their job our defense would be just fine.
May 8th, 2012 at 6:47 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 6:16 am
didnt Rocky McIntosh re-sign with the Redskins ??
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Nope, you’re thinking of London Fletcher
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You are 100% correct sir!!
May 8th, 2012 at 6:48 am
And yeah, a guy like Seymour losing his head is baffling, that’s the one thing absolutely under his control and there’s no excuse for his meltdowns.
May 8th, 2012 at 6:50 am
thanks, bcz
McIntosh visited the Bears & they passed
Sims visited the Dolphins & they passed
Levy was a RFA, that signed his 1-year tender (now under contract. UFA next offseason)
Farrior & Henderson not even a sniff in FA (like you said) probably due to their age
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Just because another team passed on someone doesn’t mean they aren’t worth kicking the tires on. Thats silly bro. The Bears and Dolphins also have much better LB’s than we do.
no surprise that Farrior and Henderson both haven’t gotten looks yet, the older vets usually don’t until training camp approaches. These guys leadership and heart alone makes them worth a 1 year deal!
May 8th, 2012 at 6:50 am
Bob Marley Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 6:48 am
And yeah, a guy like Seymour losing his head is baffling, that’s the one thing absolutely under his control and there’s no excuse for his meltdowns.
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lol lol .. but it was funny as he11 when he smacked down ole Big Ben !!!!
May 8th, 2012 at 6:52 am
454.Bob Marley Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 6:48 am
And yeah, a guy like Seymour losing his head is baffling, that’s the one thing absolutely under his control and there’s no excuse for his meltdowns.
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Agreed 100%. A guy like Seymour playing undisciplined ball bleeds off to the whole team.
May 8th, 2012 at 6:53 am
lol lol .. but it was funny as he11 when he smacked down ole Big Ben !!!!
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truthfully, as p1ssed as I was at Seymour for getting himself ejected, Ben deserved that. You dont come up behind a D tackle and talk smack in his ear… if you do expect to get dropped like the punk you.
The only problem is, the Squeelers made us pay dearly for that one, as they proceeded to embarass us.
May 8th, 2012 at 6:56 am
Before you get ready to throw out the baby with the bathwater, know that Seymour probably got frustrated in some part of the lack of discipline and others taking plays off. If Tarver/Allen shine a spotlight on the others in the film room and call them out on the sidelines, Seymour will have a better shot at staying focus and dominating his guy mano-a-mano.
May 8th, 2012 at 6:56 am
Our 2 defensive leaders punch guys after the plays are over and hold guns to people’s heads. That pretty much says it all.
May 8th, 2012 at 7:02 am
broad brushstroke characterizations don’t tell the story of what’s really going on.
May 8th, 2012 at 7:04 am
What’s really going on is that Al Davis ran our defense with his lame puppet coaches. Now we may have a real defense.
May 8th, 2012 at 7:16 am
457.bcz24 Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 6:53 am
lol lol .. but it was funny as he11 when he smacked down ole Big Ben !!!!
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truthfully, as p1ssed as I was at Seymour for getting himself ejected, Ben deserved that. You dont come up behind a D tackle and talk smack in his ear… if you do expect to get dropped like the punk you.
The only problem is, the Squeelers made us pay dearly for that one, as they proceeded to embarass us.
I was pissed at the point before that happened, because we were downright getting manhandled out there…but, when it happened, I had to laugh! Almost as hard as I laughed when Bradshaw tried to stop himself before falling in the endzone in the SB!
May 8th, 2012 at 7:17 am
bcz24 Says:
… If all 11 guys just did their job our defense would be just fine.
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To an extent yes, but how realistic is that?.
Defenders will get fooled and will get beaten,that’s how the game is set up now and that’s where DA comes in, minimizing mistakes and reliance on our guy taking out your guy is what I expect from the new Staff.
You obviously need to win most one on one battles, but you need to be able to outsmart your opponent as well, if our guy is killing their guy they will adjust and that’s a win for the D, but the next move is just as important, what will you do to counter the adjustment?.
I think that’s what we have been lacking, our guys can play, but our DC’s were awful (Ryan-Bres) to below average (Marshall).
May 8th, 2012 at 7:22 am
And yes, Al Davis’s preferences on how to play D didn’t help, but if our DC was kicking ass, I’m sure Al would have stayed out of his way.
Like Jerry says, they got some leeway but it had to workd or they would get a call from upstairs, ultimately it was Al’s fault because he hired them, there’s no getting around that.
May 8th, 2012 at 7:25 am
How about them A’s being over .500 in May? Wow! This is gonna be an interesting year for Oakland! W’s should get beter (although I have seen it too many times), and the A’s and Raiders just may surprise many! Heck, the A’s have surprised me alraeady!
May 8th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Good Morning A.M. Crew!
May 8th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Did you know china has been selling dead babies in a pill to improve your health..?
May 8th, 2012 at 7:30 am
Point was, Seymour is still a force, playing lesser snaps and with a new Defense, he should have his best year as a Raider in 2012.
May 8th, 2012 at 7:30 am
467.Marks hair Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Did you know china has been selling dead babies in a pill to improve your health..?
Strange how we can use dead babies and health in the same sentence…but it would not surprise me!
May 8th, 2012 at 7:31 am
468.Bob Marley Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 7:30 am
Point was, Seymour is still a force, playing lesser snaps and with a new Defense, he should have his best year as a Raider in 2012.
For some reason, I agree!
May 8th, 2012 at 7:32 am
Thats why I stay away from the news
May 8th, 2012 at 7:32 am
Now where’s Mistabrown? I was expecting a tirade from him on “his guy” Seymour…
Later.
May 8th, 2012 at 7:33 am
467.Marks hair Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Did you know china has been selling dead babies in a pill to improve your health..?
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Semen?
May 8th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Its only a matter of time before china ends the world..
May 8th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Wow, Bob Marley finally acknowledging the obvious.
May 8th, 2012 at 7:38 am
bcz24 Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 6:07 am
WTF is going on with this place today? Anyone else having trouble posting?
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I don’t know if it’s just my computer but this site is constantly slow and giving me problems.
May 8th, 2012 at 7:39 am
r8eray Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 7:33 am
467.Marks hair Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Did you know china has been selling dead babies in a pill to improve your health..?
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Semen?
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lol
May 8th, 2012 at 7:40 am
473. No they apperently chop up dead fetuses & newborns and leave them in the sun to dry. Then grind them into a powder and put them in capsules. They got caught selling some to south korea.
May 8th, 2012 at 7:41 am
Wow, what a job to have right there…sickening but not surprising!
May 8th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Never surprised by the actions of a Chinaman.
May 8th, 2012 at 7:48 am
They’ll take anything to put lead in the pencil.
May 8th, 2012 at 8:14 am
Drayton Florence and Andre Goodman visiting the Titans today!
May 8th, 2012 at 8:22 am
Every coach teaches you to win your battle. That is the constant them, just do YOUR job. Our problem isn’t guys just focusing on 1 on 1 battles, its the exact opposite, too many of our guys are undisciplined, try to freelance and make a play INSTEAD of just focusing on the one on one battle. If all 11 guys just did their job our defense would be just fine.
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@bcz
I wish I had the links, or the time to look them up. I remember different comments by JaMarcus Russell, Rolando McClain & Tyvon Branch over the past few years saying basically “whelp, I did my job” basically indicating somebody else wasn’t doing thiers or there was no room for self improvement. Football is a team sport. I’m pretty sure Allen & Tarver will stress that and we won’t see as much finger pointing or throwing teammates under the bus
May 8th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Drayton Florence and Andre Goodman visiting the Titans today!
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next stop, Oakland?
May 8th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Drayton Florence allowed a 101.3 QB rating on passes against him last year… he made Lito Sheppard look like Revis!
May 8th, 2012 at 8:29 am
I wish I had the links, or the time to look them up. I remember different comments by JaMarcus Russell, Rolando McClain & Tyvon Branch over the past few years saying basically “whelp, I did my job” basically indicating somebody else wasn’t doing thiers or there was no room for self improvement. Football is a team sport. I’m pretty sure Allen & Tarver will stress that and we won’t see as much finger pointing or throwing teammates under the bus
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The difference is everyone should do their job, when you are in the media (never seen branch say it, but definitely have with Russell and McClain) you don’t point the finger at your teammates. If DHB or Ford drops a pass, Palmer doesn’t say, welp I got him the ball I did my job, he says WE need to get better. Russell or McClain says I did my job THEY need to get better. Talking about throwing teammates under the bus has nothing to do with doing your own job on the field.
May 8th, 2012 at 8:29 am
How much better are Bartell & Spencer than FA’s on the market like Drayton Florence and Andre Goodman??
or even Sheppard, CJ37, etc
anybody convinced we’re gonna have a dominant secondary in 2012?
Pretty sure we all agree that this is a “passing league” … thats the trend in the NFL these days. Dennis Allen even said your nickel corner is basically a starter because he’s on the field so much
3rd & 4th round rookies DVD (pencil legs) and Check (injured) last season gonna turn heads in YR2 ??
May 8th, 2012 at 8:35 am
The Atlanta Falcons have released former Pro Bowl fullback Ovie Mughelli in a move that clears salary cap space and creates an opening for fifth-round draft pick Bradie Ewing.
Maybe worth a look! We could use a true FB!!
May 8th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Dominant? No, no chance. I do believe the will be better than last year (5000 yards and 29 TDs allowed). Bartell has a chance to be a very good acquisition. He was a top 5-7 corner in the NFL before last years neck injury. If he returns to form he will be a very solid starter. I admittedly know little about Spencer, but I know he lost his job due to hammy and foot injuries, I bet he is an upgrade over the carousel of sheppard/cj37/dvd/checkwa
May 8th, 2012 at 8:37 am
Ovie is a bit long in the tooth, but I agree that he would be worth a look. Truth is, the Falcons probably plan to resign him at a lesser cap hit though.
May 8th, 2012 at 8:40 am
BCZ he getting replaced by a rookie choosen in the 4th round by Atlanta? I doubt he gets resigned?
May 8th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Talking about throwing teammates under the bus has nothing to do with doing your own job on the field.
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@bcz
it’s a terrible mindset and spreads dysfuntion in the locker room. I want my players to swarm to the football regardless of whose assignment it is. I want to see my safeties read the QB and make plays on the ball or help where help is needed. Rather than say “I knew the ball was going to Bowe, but it wasn’t my job to cover him. Thats on Spencer. Kevin Boss was my job on the play”
see the difference??
some players care more about winning than “doing their job” and bringing home a paycheck. Also, football instincts are required. Anything can happen on a given play. Gotta be able to make adjustments on the fly
May 8th, 2012 at 8:41 am
FROM NFL.com
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons have released former Pro Bowl fullback Ovie Mughelli in a move that clears salary cap space and creates an opening for fifth-round draft pick Bradie Ewing.
Wyche: NFC divisional challengers
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The 31-year-old Mughelli was due to earn a base salary of $3 million in 2012 before Tuesday’s move. His 2011 season ended when he hurt his right knee in Week 7 at Detroit and was placed on injured reserve.
Mughelli, a powerful blocker who had few opportunities to run or catch the ball in his five seasons with Atlanta, made the Pro Bowl in 2010. He was a fourth-round pick by Baltimore in 2003 and played four seasons with the Ravens.
The Falcons have Ewing, a fifth-round pick from Wisconsin, and Mike Cox at fullback
May 8th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Ovie Mughelli would make Marcel Reece expendable imo
if Reece wants to hold out, screw him
We need a BLOCKING fb if we’re switching back to the zbs. Just ask QC coach Justin Griffith.
Luke Lawton was a better blocker than Reece. that says a lot
May 8th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Ovie Mughelli = 31 years old coming off of a knee injury that was due $3 million ??
I could have told you guys he would be released when they drafted a FB in RD5
May 8th, 2012 at 8:46 am
it’s a terrible mindset and spreads dysfuntion in the locker room. I want my players to swarm to the football regardless of whose assignment it is. I want to see my safeties read the QB and make plays on the ball or help where help is needed. Rather than say “I knew the ball was going to Bowe, but it wasn’t my job to cover him. Thats on Spencer. Kevin Boss was my job on the play”
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You are so caught up with trying to prove me wrong that you are totally missing the point. Not even worth explaining it to you.
May 8th, 2012 at 8:47 am
RRS,
Reece will remain a Raider! He’s the X factor! I would still sign Ovie and re-sign Reece since he isn’t a conventional FB!
May 8th, 2012 at 8:52 am
You are so caught up with trying to prove me wrong that you are totally missing the point.
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@bcz
for the record, I don’t care about proving you wrong. We were talking about players with a “I did my job” mindset versus team players. I posted my opinion on that, which was totally relevant. If you choose not to respond, fine by me.
just my 2cents.
hope Allen, Knapp & Tarver get those players straightened out
May 8th, 2012 at 9:00 am
Reece will remain a Raider! He’s the X factor! I would still sign Ovie and re-sign Reece since he isn’t a conventional FB!
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you’re probably right, D.
I’m fine with Reece on the roster. Maybe he can play RB or TE if we get in a pinch? He needs to improve as a blocker if we’re switching back to the zbs, is all i’m saying. I want a mauler at FB
May 8th, 2012 at 9:00 am
409. Ridiculous. Without even doing any research I can come up with the Falcons right off the bat. Thomas Dimitroff was a well-respected personnel guy with no GM experience, and he hired Mike Smith, who had no previous experience as a head coach. Together they overhauled the roster and changed the culture in Atlanta. They very quickly became one of the better young teams in the league, and look to get even better as their youngsters develop.
Everything that McKenzie is trying to do has been done before. Teams have hired new people with new ideas and methods and been successful.
Saying that the Raiders are in uncharted and dangerous territory is disingenuous, or uninformed.
May 8th, 2012 at 9:01 am
Who is playing FB for the Texans this year??
James Casey, Jason Ford or Derrell Smith?
yikes!
Foster & Tate wont be pleased…
May 8th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Reece will remain a Raider! He’s the X factor! I would still sign Ovie and re-sign Reece since he isn’t a conventional FB!
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you’re probably right, D.
I’m fine with Reece on the roster. Maybe he can play RB or TE if we get in a pinch? He needs to improve as a blocker if we’re switching back to the zbs, is all i’m saying. I want a mauler at FB
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Come on Reggie bring him in for a physical since we need to know if is MCL is good to go!
RRS, YES we need a mauling FB!!!
May 8th, 2012 at 9:06 am
FB’s Lawrence Vickers & Vonta Leach were BEASTS for the Texans in the past
May 8th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Wut up Beyotches!!
May 8th, 2012 at 9:08 am
If Knapp wants a blocking FB, we’ve already got Tonga on the roster.
May 8th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Look My take is Lienert Broke his collar bone and got replaced in AZ He was put in after an injury to the starter in Houston and Broke it again a fwew plays later. Like Pryor he does not have any reps in a Raiders Uniform and Until he does he is just another QB in Camp!He’s no Gannon!
May 8th, 2012 at 9:17 am
edward teach Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 9:00 am
409. Ridiculous. Without even doing any research I can come up with the Falcons right off the bat. Thomas Dimitroff was a well-respected personnel guy with no GM experience, and he hired Mike Smith, who had no previous experience as a head coach. Together they overhauled the roster and changed the culture in Atlanta. They very quickly became one of the better young teams in the league, and look to get even better as their youngsters develop.
Everything that McKenzie is trying to do has been done before. Teams have hired new people with new ideas and methods and been successful.
Saying that the Raiders are in uncharted and dangerous territory is disingenuous, or uninformed.
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Or both!
RMac had the benefit of being around Ron Wolf in Green Bay for how many years…20 or so? Many here credit RW for building the Raiders under Al during the 70’s. It stands to figure that RMac ‘learned’ quite a bit in how to build a championship team.
The biggest change that has already come because of Reg is the culture change of the last ten years where dudes were coming to Oaktown to get paid, not necessarily to play. It ain’t that way no more dudes. Wanna play? Reggie just might have a spot for you. Wanna just get paid? Go kick rocks.
Face it dudes, the culture has changed. That old culture is what prevented this team from being winners. Give that change 3 years and we just might be hoisting a Lombardi again.
May 8th, 2012 at 9:22 am
I agree, I think we’ll be fine! Gone are the days of one and done!
May 8th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Take this guy, JR Myers, does he have any inkling about the history of Oakland Raider football? In the “heyday” years, the 60’s and 70’s, the Raiders were built with dudes that wanted to come to Oakland – to be Oakland Raiders – not just to get paid. That culture changed in the late 80’s for sure (fo’ shizzle!). However it changed the organization in the 2000’s. Al routinely had one of the highest payrolls in the NFL yet with the worst results.
Times are a changin’ dudes.
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Raidernationdave Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 5:42 pm
J R Myers Says:
May 7th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
What purpose is that?
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To change the culture surrounding the type of organization the Raiders had become. To wit. The era of the last ten years where playa’s came to get paid instead of playin’ for championships. Yo!
It is evident that culture is now dead.
The type of playa the Raiders now seek are those with quality character that want to play for rings first and get paid second. By the moves RMac has made both on and off the field it is evident that this is the new direction of the club.
The purpose is to build a championship caliber team.
Wut?
May 8th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Attn: Reggie
give this man a job, so that he can make his child-support payments!!
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/08/t-o-tells-dr-phil-he-squandered-80-million-cant-see-his-kids/
May 8th, 2012 at 9:29 am
Wanna play for a championship? Great! Come to Oakland.
Wanna come and cash in on your new found fame? Keep walking MF’er. The Raiders are looking for quality character dudes that want to play for rings.
May 8th, 2012 at 9:32 am
For years veterans came here to take it easy, because they knew Al Davis wouldn’t allow the coaches to crack down on them. Camp Wuss.
May 8th, 2012 at 9:32 am
They had a cool thing about Marcus DuPree on espn last night. Dude could’ve been a monster. Still a good story.
May 8th, 2012 at 9:39 am
The Raiders are looking for quality character dudes that want to play for rings.
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@Dave
how do you think we justify staying away from talented players like Benson & Owens, guys who could CLEARLY help us offensively, due to “character flaws” … when we’ve signed Brandon Underwood and given Rolando McClain such high praise this offseason??
I mean Pryor, Barnes, Kelly, Murphy & Janikowski aren’t “choir boys” either
I think we need to improve the team by whatever means necessary!!
May 8th, 2012 at 9:54 am
For years veterans came here to take it easy, because they knew Al Davis wouldn’t allow the coaches to crack down on them. Camp Wuss.
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@Sully
yes and no.
Al Davis wouldn’t allow the coaches to crack down on players = yes.
Camp Wuss = no.
Tom Cable got fined for his camps being too physical. then Hue Jackson camp was deemed pretty intense by Jerry & Steve as well. Davis was a players owner and allowed players to bypass coaches and go straight to him with any issues.
May 8th, 2012 at 9:58 am
new post
May 8th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Sullivan44 Says:
May 8th, 2012 at 9:32 am
For years veterans came here to take it easy, because they knew Al Davis wouldn’t allow the coaches to crack down on them.
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Witness DMAC jacking the team around last year, while we were poised to make the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
Reg better not tolerate quitters like Al did. Wanna sit 9 games with a hangnail? Fine him. Refuse meds? Fine him.
DMAC has only one more chance. Reg better keep a fire lit under his pansy ass.
May 8th, 2012 at 10:05 am
RRS….dude, I certainly see your point and agree with it. RMac’s moves have shown that no one is safe in the organization, no matter who they are, no matter how long they’ve been there.
Kind’a like my industry and my job status!
I wanna be at my job. I like my work.
Is it too much to ask that you, “Mr. I wanna be a part of the Oakland Raiders” organization, whether you push a broom, or cover slot guys, that you like your job and wanna be there?
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