Things gleaned from mini camp
By Steve Corkran
Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at 8:17 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Not much happened during the practice portion of today’s mini camp in Alameda, which is to be expected when full contact is prohibited and coaches are getting their first look at many players.
However, plenty was gleaned from interviews with coach Dennis Allen, offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, defensive coordinator Jason Tarver and a handful of players.
Here are the highlights:
Many players received a harsh wake-up call about the sizable leap from college football to the NFL.
“The pace was a tough transition for a lot of rookies,” defensive lineman Christo Bilukidi said.
It was the first time in my life I was sore without working in pads.”
Offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom likened the christening of sorts to mental gymnastics, trying to learn plays and schemes, while facing live competition.
“I’ve always said there’s really no way to condition for football besides football,” Bergstrom said. “You can run all you want. I’ve been running at elevation but you still come out here and get tired. Today felt a lot better.”
Allen said it’s natural for young players to need an adjustment period. The key is, working hard from here on out and catching up as soon and as quickly as possible.
“It’s extremely important” to have a rookie camp before adding in the veterans, Allen said. “We’ve had the veteran players here for a while and have already been through a minicamp with them. The rookies are obviously behind from a mental and a physical standpoint. They’re going to have to work hard and work fast to get caught up because if they don’t get caught up, pretty soon they’ll fall behind.”
Running back Darren McFadden is on track to make a successful return to the field after missing the final nine games last season with a severely sprained foot.
That’s according to running backs coach Kelly Skipper, who offered the most in depth report on McFadden’s health since the injury occurred.
“The thing about Darren is, he didn’t have any major surgeries, so he’s able to come back her healthy and he’s playing at a high level right now and it’s offseason,” Skipper said. “So, that’s a good thing. He didn’t have surgery so he’s going to be off the whole spring. Nah, that’s not the case. He’s out here. You would never know he got hurt. He’s making cuts at full speed, everything.”
Former Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell fared better than most people realize in 2008, when Knapp was the offensive coordinator under coaches Lane Kiffin and Tom Cable.
“I was very pleased with JaMarcus’ finish in his career here,” Knapp said. “In his last six games – keep in mind, that the year that we were here, he went through three play-callers; Lane Kiffin, myself and Tom Cable. That’s tough on anybody to play. He, really, the last six games played at a pretty high level. He had almost a 90 (passer) rating.
“So, he wasn’t as established as Carson (Palmer), but I was pleased to see the growth and, unfortunately, the staff got blown up and had to be readjusted. So, I couldn’t see the development continue.”
Knapp was gone at the end of that season, soon after being stripped of his play-calling duties by Cable, who had replaced the fired Kiffin as coach. Russell was released two years ago.
Knapp isn’t eager for the Raiders to sign a veteran wide receiver such as Plaxico Burress or Terrell Owens. At least, not yet.
“It’s too early to tell,” Knapp said. “We’ve only had the one vet mini camp, three days of practice. I want to get through the OTAs and get a better feel for where we’re at. Like I said, I’m real excited to see some of these young guys, once they learn some of the offense with a few more reps, to perform.”
Knapp also said the Raiders possess more talent offensively now than they did during his first stint, with the exception of tight end, a position that needs “growth,” he said.
Allen is high on defensive tackle Travis Ivey.
“He’s a big, powerful guy inside who has the ability to be a good run-stopping player inside,” Allen said.
Ivey spent time with the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins before he signed with the Raiders late last season. He said he is eager to make the jump from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and contribute any way possible.
Ivey played the 4-3 in college but learned the nuances of the 3-4 with the Browns and Dolphins. Either way, he said, he just wants to hit someone.
“I’m just eager for camp to come around,” Ivey said. “We have these OTAs and minicamps. We can’t hit anybody and my game is hitting people and being physical. I really look forward to doing the right things and getting my hand placement right right now. I’m really looking forward to camp so I can really show them what my game is.”
Ivey said he learned a great deal from defensive tackle Tommy Kelly last season. Both went undrafted and were forced to take the difficult route to the NFL.
Rookie linebacker Miles Burris has heard the so-called experts say he isn’t a natural fit for any one position in the NFL.
To that, Burris said he is willing and able to play any linebacker position, even if that means converting from the outside spot he played at San Diego State.
“They’re just for guys that are willing to get after it and get to the ball and make plays and have a love for the game,” Burris said. “I think I have those abilities.”
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May 12th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
cool!
May 12th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
i like it!
May 12th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
numero uno!
May 12th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Things gleaned from mini camp:
That Jamista and Biachi are useless??
May 12th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
please don’t mention #2 (the big dump) in a good light Knapp, you haven’t exactly won the hearts of the nation already … i’d cool it there guy … JR didn’t even try all season long… sleeping in meetings, dogging it on the field in running drills, and remained a very inaccurate passer, hardly qualified for the UFL even.
with that said, this team is going to be a double digit winning group year in and year out, pending the health to our stars.
i say this because our defense will consist of players that won’t jump off sides and hold in the secondary all day long.
our D will be middle of the pack overall, and top 5 in sacks… BOOK IT!
May 12th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Hey do ya’ll. Code Black is all Reggie Mac.
May 12th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
knapp is right, i remember that year. we ended the season on a two game winning streak, and russell was playing good. not balling out of controlle but he was efficient. then the next season he sucked bad. But he had a choice to get better but instead he practiced curling syzzzurp
May 12th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
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May 12th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
9th
May 12th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
Knapp blames Russell’s bust status on the Raiders?
Knapp + Debo + Kell = 3 stooges??
May 12th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Lakers seem pretty eager to win this game and get SWEPT by OKC!!
May 12th, 2012 at 9:29 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 12th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
Knapp blames Russell’s bust status on the Raiders?
Knapp + Debo + Kell = 3 stooges??
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I think he’s more blaming it on Cable.
May 12th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
YO YO YO DEM LAKERS LOOKIN’ FIZZLE FRESH
Bringing the heat to Staples Center floor, gots to close this mother out! Just keepin’ it real, blog dawgs
Got home 10 mins ago from 2 Kewl 4 Skool rehearsal, totally rocked some new moves. Combined a little Timberlake style with some Patrick Swayze to keep it hella fresh
Yo, gonna kick back with a few margs, spark up a phat doobie and watch the Lakes bring Show Time back, my wiener is gettin’ hype already
THAT’S JUST HOW DEM BIG BOYZ DO, wHUt WHUT
May 12th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
Yo, just submitted a patent on this new hot phrase -
“Just Shrug … it’s the Nugg”
Awwwwwwww yeah booooooiiiiii
May 12th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Lakers by 1 heading into the 4th, but Nuggets have all the momentum right now.
I think L.A. takes it based on experience alone
May 12th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
May 12th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Streater, Burnett & Ivey the early favorites??
cool
May 12th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Bynum is such a slug.
Is there anybody that can’t score on him in isolation?
Mo wizzle
May 12th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
@Duck
you’re probably right. it was no secret Cable hated Al’s pet walrus.
probably why so many Raiders fans liked Cable, actually!
1. broke Hanson’s jaw
2. convinced Al to dump JR
3. swept the AFC West
May 12th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
Bynum is such a slug.
Is there anybody that can’t score on him in isolation?
***
Kwame Brown??
May 12th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
Blog Nerds, you can all relax
The Beeech Diggity just got a knock on my door from this smokin’ nubian stripper babe from Spearmint Rhino, gonna get my knob slobbed for the last 8 mins!
That’s the kind of karma the Lake Show needs to finish the Nugg Pups off, after part at the penthouse
Wish Krappy was on shrimp cocktail duty, dang
May 12th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/05/12/things-gleaned-from-mini-camp/comment-page-1/#comment-937879
Things gleaned from mini camp
By Steve Corkran
Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at 8:17 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Not much happened during the practice portion of today’s mini camp in Alameda, which is to be expected when full contact is prohibited and coaches are getting their first look at many players.
However, plenty was gleaned from interviews with coach Dennis Allen, offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, defensive coordinator Jason Tarver and a handful of players.
Here are the highlights:
Many players received a harsh wake-up call about the sizable leap from college football to the NFL.
“The pace was a tough transition for a lot of rookies,” defensive lineman Christo Bilukidi said.
It was the first time in my life I was sore without working in pads.”
Offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom likened the christening of sorts to mental gymnastics, trying to learn plays and schemes, while facing live competition.
“I’ve always said there’s really no way to condition for football besides football,” Bergstrom said. “You can run all you want. I’ve been running at elevation but you still come out here and get tired. Today felt a lot better.”
Allen said it’s natural for young players to need an adjustment period. The key is, working hard from here on out and catching up as soon and as quickly as possible.
“It’s extremely important” to have a rookie camp before adding in the veterans, Allen said. “We’ve had the veteran players here for a while and have already been through a minicamp with them. The rookies are obviously behind from a mental and a physical standpoint. They’re going to have to work hard and work fast to get caught up because if they don’t get caught up, pretty soon they’ll fall behind.”
Running back Darren McFadden is on track to make a successful return to the field after missing the final nine games last season with a severely sprained foot.
That’s according to running backs coach Kelly Skipper, who offered the most in depth report on McFadden’s health since the injury occurred.
“The thing about Darren is, he didn’t have any major surgeries, so he’s able to come back her healthy and he’s playing at a high level right now and it’s offseason,” Skipper said. “So, that’s a good thing. He didn’t have surgery so he’s going to be off the whole spring. Nah, that’s not the case. He’s out here. You would never know he got hurt. He’s making cuts at full speed, everything.”
Former Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell fared better than most people realize in 2008, when Knapp was the offensive coordinator under coaches Lane Kiffin and Tom Cable.
“I was very pleased with JaMarcus’ finish in his career here,” Knapp said. “In his last six games – keep in mind, that the year that we were here, he went through three play-callers; Lane Kiffin, myself and Tom Cable. That’s tough on anybody to play. He, really, the last six games played at a pretty high level. He had almost a 90 (passer) rating.
“So, he wasn’t as established as Carson (Palmer), but I was pleased to see the growth and, unfortunately, the staff got blown up and had to be readjusted. So, I couldn’t see the development continue.”
Knapp was gone at the end of that season, soon after being stripped of his play-calling duties by Cable, who had replaced the fired Kiffin as coach. Russell was released two years ago.
Knapp isn’t eager for the Raiders to sign a veteran wide receiver such as Plaxico Burress or Terrell Owens. At least, not yet.
“It’s too early to tell,” Knapp said. “We’ve only had the one vet mini camp, three days of practice. I want to get through the OTAs and get a better feel for where we’re at. Like I said, I’m real excited to see some of these young guys, once they learn some of the offense with a few more reps, to perform.”
Knapp also said the Raiders possess more talent offensively now than they did during his first stint, with the exception of tight end, a position that needs “growth,” he said.
Allen is high on defensive tackle Travis Ivey.
“He’s a big, powerful guy inside who has the ability to be a good run-stopping player inside,” Allen said.
Ivey spent time with the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins before he signed with the Raiders late last season. He said he is eager to make the jump from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and contribute any way possible.
Ivey played the 4-3 in college but learned the nuances of the 3-4 with the Browns and Dolphins. Either way, he said, he just wants to hit someone.
“I’m just eager for camp to come around,” Ivey said. “We have these OTAs and minicamps. We can’t hit anybody and my game is hitting people and being physical. I really look forward to doing the right things and getting my hand placement right right now. I’m really looking forward to camp so I can really show them what my game is.”
Ivey said he learned a great deal from defensive tackle Tommy Kelly last season. Both went undrafted and were forced to take the difficult route to the NFL.
Rookie linebacker Miles Burris has heard the so-called experts say he isn’t a natural fit for any one position in the NFL.
To that, Burris said he is willing and able to play any linebacker position, even if that means converting from the outside spot he played at San Diego State.
“They’re just for guys that are willing to get after it and get to the ball and make plays and have a love for the game,” Burris said. “I think I have those abilities.”
May 12th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8290c6c4/article/burress-would-welcome-role-with-palmerled-raiders?module=HP11_content_stream
I would really love to gush over some ‘deep balls’
May 12th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Lakes got this easy (puke)
May 12th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Anyone know if the Lakers have lost yet?
May 12th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
This blog is my only contact with the outside world. Anyone know if the Lakers lost yet to the Nuggets?
May 12th, 2012 at 10:14 pm
Nuggets 113 – LA 91
May 12th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Steve Blake and Pau Gasol.
When is the last time two white guys dominated a game 7 of the NBA playoffs?
May 12th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
JFB,
Probably Bird and McHale.
May 12th, 2012 at 10:29 pm
If the Lakers win this thing, there better be one big fat asterik on the trophy. A strike shortened season must mean an asterik next to a Laker trophy.
May 12th, 2012 at 10:34 pm
Agree 100% with #30.
A Laker odor and a foul stench
Comin from a nasty bench
No Nugget droppings could save the day
When the Lakers put them away
But it only means there must be an asterik
Cuz the Nuggets deserved it more than stick
A Laker asterik shoulda been a loss
To bad the Nuggets weren’t the boss
Asterik for the Lakers
Asterik for the Fakers
May 12th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
What Trophy? They haven’t won anything yet
May 12th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
To bad your ‘Nuggets’ weren’t up to the challenge.
May 12th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Does anybody really care what the NBA finals are all about? Golly Gee Man, this is a Raider football forum, not some NBA sideshow act. I dont know about you, but I’m doin cartwheels over the fact that mini-Reggie and Allen-camp has started. Thats all that matters.
May 12th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
Why not open the discussion up for tennis or soccer? Hell, bull riding is one tough sport. You go get knocked around and beat up then you got to hop in your old pick up and head back to some sleazy motel after a greasy meal. How about track and field? WTF?
May 12th, 2012 at 10:45 pm
Go piss up a rope douche bag.
May 12th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
Keep it football gentlemen. Keep it real.
May 12th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
Not sure if this is the best time to drop in for my first comment or not. Seems a little disorderly in here. But since this is rare computer time for me I guess I’ll comment.
May 12th, 2012 at 10:55 pm
Super dope win, Blog Brahs
I was busy rehearsing dance moves for 2 Kewl 4 Skool’s new hit single, “Homeroom Blues” during the last 2 mins of the game
This hot jam is about getting a semi in homeroom, all night study/ice cream sessions with the cute girl in class and getting stuffed in your locker by the lacrosse team
Hey friends, let’s do an all nighter
We can smoke my parent’s mentols if someone brings a lighter
Can’t wait to hit the beach this summer
Now please let me out of my locker, what a bummer
This hit obviously would have a cameo by Bobby Brown
May 12th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
knock knock
who’s there
Honey Bee
Honey Bee Who
Honey, be a darlin and get me a cold soda.
May 12th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Lets give it up for Reggie Mac and Coach Allen. Super Bowl Baby. All the way. Start the engraving on the Lombardi. Super Bowl Trophy (aka The Lombardi) coming very soon. Get on board. Get on board.
Raiders will be the Masters.
All other teams will be the Contenders.
It’s a fact. Print it!
May 12th, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Go piss up a tree douche bag.
May 12th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/
May 12th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
Xraided Says:
May 12th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
please don’t mention #2 (the big dump) in a good light Knapp, you haven’t exactly won the hearts of the nation already … i’d cool it there guy … JR didn’t even try all season long… sleeping in meetings, dogging it on the field in running drills, and remained a very inaccurate passer, hardly qualified for the UFL even.
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Can you believe this guy!? I mean, just coast by that…that was one of the worst stretches in history..and Russell had to have the field cut in half, because he didnt know enough of the play book…
egad, why bring that up, at all?!
May 12th, 2012 at 11:39 pm
Maybe it’s a requirement to have a short memory in football?
May 13th, 2012 at 12:47 am
Lakers
May 13th, 2012 at 12:48 am
http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_20612421/monte-poole-oakland-raiders-rookie-receiver-juron-criner?source=rss
Criner is the truth! just like Moore last year. we are seriously set at WR.. tell Burress to go shoot himself like Cheddar-Bob elsewhere on another team please. i’d rather have a healthy TO at 38 on the field… which doesn’t say a whole lot
May 13th, 2012 at 12:53 am
just read the end though… says we don’t have an established #1 … i beg to differ.. until further notice, that belongs to D. Moore .. as far as play making ability anyway …
May 13th, 2012 at 12:53 am
Laker fans stand up on shine on these haters
May 13th, 2012 at 12:57 am
you guys really think you’ll win even one game against OKC? just wonderin… and what’s the line on that? i may want a piece!
May 13th, 2012 at 12:59 am
44.
yea i hope Knapp doesn’t screw with Palmer’s head in any way … if our run game goes down following another DMC foot injury, a more heightened set of boot legs could be dangerous for NaPalmer… could be wrong…
May 13th, 2012 at 3:48 am
test
May 13th, 2012 at 3:49 am
Very grateful for the news.
Thank you Steve and Jerry.
May 13th, 2012 at 5:58 am
I didn’t know Criner was from Vegas. All right, he just moved up the JFB fav player list.
Canyon Springs High, that is in in R8eray’s neck of the woods I believe.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:21 am
48. How can a guy with 30 something career catches be an established #1? We all love dwow, but he has to make huge strides this yr.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:22 am
..Lakers
May 13th, 2012 at 8:12 am
I like D-Moore a lot, he reminds me of a young Andre Rison.
Sneaky fast, great hands, plays bigger than his size, not afraid of the big moment.
May 13th, 2012 at 8:23 am
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/12/raiders-unlikely-to-move-to-l-a-unless-mark-davis-sells/
May 13th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Knapp translation:
“ …He, really, the last six games played at a pretty high level. He had almost a 90 (passer) rating.”
What he is really trying to get across
“If I can help make Jamarcus Russell look good, imagine what I could do with a good offense.”
May 13th, 2012 at 9:10 am
Nice to see Al Saunders out there on the field getting involved in practice.
Looks like the new coaching staff has embraced the guy and that’s a good thing, there’s little he hasn’t seen during his 40 years in coaching and Knapp should only benefit from having a guy like Saunders around because I don’t see anyonse else on the staff he can match wits with.
May 13th, 2012 at 9:13 am
1. RaiderSam Says:
May 12th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
Xraided Says:
May 12th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
please don’t mention #2 (the big dump) in a good light Knapp, you haven’t exactly won the hearts of the nation already … i’d cool it there guy … JR didn’t even try all season long… sleeping in meetings, dogging it on the field in running drills, and remained a very inaccurate passer, hardly qualified for the UFL even.
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Can you believe this guy!? I mean, just coast by that…that was one of the worst stretches in history..and Russell had to have the field cut in half, because he didnt know enough of the play book…
egad, why bring that up, at all?!
This was just a segment from his job interview. He just wanted to let the nation know that if wasn’t his fault JR was a piece of excrement. Just reassuring us he’s the right guy for the job.
He is just practicing up as he is going into politics as his next career.
May 13th, 2012 at 9:18 am
Thank God for Reggie.
May 13th, 2012 at 9:46 am
People forget that JaMarcus DID end the 2008 season on a high note. But the first 80% of that season, as well as all of 2007 and 2009, were utter disasters.
JaMarcus didn’t help himself at all, and his non-existent work ethic is why he deserved to be unceremoniously dumped. But one has to wonder if any quarterback could have been successful with how terrible the roster was during that time, and how dysfunctional the organization was on the whole.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:00 am
YoungAmerican Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:46 am
People forget that JaMarcus DID end the 2008 season on a high note. But the first 80% of that season, as well as all of 2007 and 2009, were utter disasters.
JaMarcus didn’t help himself at all, and his non-existent work ethic is why he deserved to be unceremoniously dumped. But one has to wonder if any quarterback could have been successful with how terrible the roster was during that time, and how dysfunctional the organization was on the whole.
>>>>
It didn’t help, but I think he was missing some of the intangibles that would have made him a decent QB with any team. There was one play in particular that season… the snoozer game vs KC. I was high at the fifty yard line at Arrowhead, and a WR broke down field wide open by fifteen yards, and JaMarcus instead throws a safe pass underneath for an incompletion. I’m like HOW CAN ANY QB NOT SEE HIM????
May 13th, 2012 at 10:06 am
YoungAmerican Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 9:46 am
People forget that JaMarcus DID end the 2008 season on a high note. But the first 80% of that season, as well as all of 2007 and 2009, were utter disasters.
JaMarcus didn’t help himself at all, and his non-existent work ethic is why he deserved to be unceremoniously dumped.
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This is true. That 2009 team was a bad team. Mario Henderson, Erik Pears, Cornell Green were the linemen, Russell had two rookies as starting WR’s, and the defense was not very good. I went back and looked at the Houston game, where we lost 29-6, and there were 5 dropped passes, 7 penalties, a safety, and then a punt return for a TD. All of that was not Russell’s fault. In fact Russell played pretty well, but you have to work incredibly hard if you are going to play in this league. Russell didn’t and he isn’t.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Anyone mind if I take the rest of the day off work?
May 13th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Criner is getting his shine on. Nice to see a rookie standing out this early!
May 13th, 2012 at 10:19 am
DonManoukiansNeighbor Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Anyone mind if I take the rest of the day off work?
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Work? No one on this site works. It started with Jerry Mac and then filtered to Corkran. They’re our leaders.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:21 am
The CB from Utah looks the part, he’s wearing # 37 in rookie camp, a little skinny but wiry.
Hopefully we keep him as our 5th CB and develop him, that’s if he shows enough talent in camp.
– CB Conroy Black, Utah (6′0, 185) 4.30 forty.
“Scouts love speed, so it’s a shocker to see the speedy Black—who clocked a 4.30 40-yard dash at his pro day—go unnoticed as the draft approaches.
Black, Utah’s top corner, was asked to cover some of the better receivers in all of college football (Marquess Wilson, Juron Criner, Stephen Hill, Keenan Allen and Robert Woods), and he responded with four interceptions and four passes defended.
He’s relatively raw and needs to add weight to his frame, but he has the potential to make an impact at the next level.”
“A raw, developmental man-cover corner, Black looks the part with a lean, athletic build and long arms combined with big-time track speed (has run the 100 meters in 10.3 seconds).
Is relatively inexperienced and positional instincts and playmaking ability do not run parallel with his athletic ability, but has moldable tools and upside. Needs to get stronger.”
Interesting rumor on the internet: “Utah Corner Conroy Black ran a 4.3 in the 40 at his pro day. There are rumors out there he ran a 4.17. However scouts did not believe that and gave him the 4.3″.
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Q: What are your strengths as a player? What do you bring to the team?.
Black: My strengths as a player is my overall passion for the game as I love what I do and just my athletic ability as a player and my man cover skills as a corner.
I think I bring a lot to the team because of my ability to play special teams and cornerback and because I was someone that went under the radar, so in the end I can become a great value as a player for the Raiders organization.
Q: Why did you choose the Raiders as a free agent?.
Black: I chose the Raiders as a free agent because the Raiders showed me a lot of interest during the whole process and I felt like this was the perfect team and system for me to grow in and become the player that I know that I can become.
Q: Did you have any visits with the Raiders – in Alameda, at a pro day,
at the Combine or Senior Bowl? What was it like?.
Black: Yes, the Raiders flew me out for a visit to Alameda right before the draft so that was a great experience and now at least I’m familiar with the facility.
Q: What hobbies do you have away from football?
Black: Honestly I don’t have many hobbies outside of football, all I do is watch and play football all day everyday. I do like to play basketball from time to time though.
Q: Which NFL player do you compare your skill set with?
Black: I’ve often felt like my NFL skill set is like the one of Antonio Cromartie but I still feel there are differences in our game.”
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Not geting my hopes too high but, Cromartie without the baggage and attitude? I’ll take it.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:22 am
PeymourGlen, your tired act of defending Russell is as old & worn out as your trailer park takes, Clev Brown’s blast, and love affair with Rob Ryan.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:25 am
Humble, well spoken and articulate too, I’m rooting for this kid.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:26 am
PeymourGlen, nobody works on this site? Kinda like our Pres playing 95 rounds of golf a year or shooting hoops while his shark mouth wife goes on vacation every 2 months with our tax dollars while her husbands policies have put millions of americans out of work.
Speak for yourself PeymourGlen Jerry and Stevie might be your leaders but not mine. I work and pay my “fair share” unlike the Slyndra exec’s or 0hbama’s buddies at GE.
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Seymour Bush Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Work? No one on this site works. It started with Jerry Mac and then filtered to Corkran. They’re our leaders.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:30 am
And here comes another round of Mista vs Seymour…
Just go vote for Romney Mista…there’s not much else you can do about it.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:33 am
G’morn Bob, what would this blog be without me knocking Peymour out and him repeating the same tired garbage ?
May 13th, 2012 at 10:37 am
Mista …. lol.
You know I don’t take sides, I like you both…some funny stuff comes out between you 2 wackos.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:38 am
Ohhh I see you can’t mention politicians names now… a previous comment I made is awaiting moderation, like that’s gonna stop the debate in here.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Not that I want a part of it.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Wow! You know maybe its not a bad thing. It gets pretty bad.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Just skip them Don, I always do.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Russell had no chance in that disastrous organization.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:57 am
Russel was Lazy and High.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:00 am
TP is the future!
May 13th, 2012 at 11:00 am
No president should be playing golf when the country is in a deficit, Obamma and Bush alike.
However, MB…works and pays his fair share? Ha ha ha!! I’m sure MB’s really pitching into the treasury with whatever taxes get taken out of his part time pay checks.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:00 am
Lol…MR has joined us now, looks like 2078 in here with Mista, Seymour, MR…
Too bad I have to leave for a while, later people.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:01 am
* 2007 I meant.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:02 am
Al Davis’s drafting since Ron Wolf left the team had been atrocious. Russell was just another chapter.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Women, why can’t they just leave sundays for men to do nothing, lay on the couch, watch sports and waste time in sport blogs?.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:04 am
Bye.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Russell did play good toward the end of the season which was encouraging, but then next year he sucked again. Anybody remember that Jet and Bucs game?
May 13th, 2012 at 11:10 am
JaBustus is very talented, but he is not interested in being a good NFL QB. He wants to get high and tell stories at the barber shop.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:11 am
Rich Gannon, our only MVP since Marcus Allen, said that the organization was so dysfunctional it was impossible to concentrate. That could be tough for a rookie QB.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Maybe thats why Rich showed up before anyone else so he could get his work done.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Russell needed an organization with accountability, he didn’t have it on his own.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:15 am
Just looking over the list of league MVPs, btw, notice that our MVPs…Gannon (’02), Marcuse (’85), Stabler (’74), all had falling outs with Al. Seems that the consummate “players’ owner” didn’t think too highly of his BEST players. In reality, just like with his front office and coaching staff, Al wanted minion players too, that didn’t become bigger than him.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Rich was in his ’30s. Russell was just a kid. That’s why I distinctively noted that it could be a tough place for a rookie.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Oh man this is a terrible start didn’t wanted to see Silly post above me just before starting my day .. Well anyways is it like the first time ever all our draft picks look so confidence and comfortable answering questions from media , etc,etc…
May 13th, 2012 at 11:22 am
I’m not going to allow one single player to be blamed for a 3 decades problem with this team.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:37 am
It’s been a long time boys….enjoy the video!
Apocalpse NOW 2012!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBxTAPgm41k&feature=g-upl
May 13th, 2012 at 11:58 am
Sounds like those rookies got worked out pretty good. This new coach may run a vicious camp.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Coach Elkins!!!
Good to have you back.
May 13th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mother’s represented here by all the Raider fans.
May 13th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Wut up Beyotches!?
May 13th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Weird. For the first year in my lifetime, we have a head coach that can run a tough camp, and won’t have to worry about being called upstairs to take it easy on the players, etc. I think we’re going to see results on the field right from the start. We may not win 10 games, but you’ll see the level of intensity for 4 quarters.
May 13th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Jamista Clown!!! The only guy who has ever got fired from three jobs in two hours! Jamista how’s your can collecting business going! Thank God those hippies got us on a recycling kick otherwise you would be starving AND homeless.
May 13th, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 11:00 am
No president should be playing golf when the country is in a deficit, Obamma and Bush alike.
However, MB…works and pays his fair share? Ha ha ha!! I’m sure MB’s really pitching into the treasury with whatever taxes get taken out of his part time pay checks.
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Pay checks? You mean the coin he gets from the recycling center. Jamista is down on the imma-gints. Those older Vietnamese women clean out the bottles and cans faster than he can.
May 13th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Oh, I’m sure MB has a job. But like most Republicans, he’s delusional as to how much he pays into the system, and where his money actually goes. He’s probably in the lowest bracket. He basically pays for the laces in a Goldman Sachs exec’s shoe.
May 13th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Oh, I’m sure MB has a job. But like most Republicans, he’s delusional as to how much he pays into the system, and where his money actually goes.
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You’re right about this. I mean, you are right about Jamista being delusional. And you are also right that Jamista is actually happy that his money just killed some unsuspecting innocent Pakistani farmer.
May 13th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
MB’s money doesn’t even go to that. That’s where Mark Davis’s money is going. Wars cost bank. MB, you, and I paid for Halliburton’s 3rd floor jacuzzi. Oh, and about 2% of what we paid went to poor people in the ghetto, and that’s what has MB fuming. Typical Republican.
May 13th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Coach Elkins Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 11:37 am
It’s been a long time boys….enjoy the video!
Apocalpse NOW 2012!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBxTAPgm41k&feature=g-upl
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When this video started, I thought it was the cheesiest thing I’ve ever seen on this blog. But, I actually like it. I want Al Pacino to be my personal motivational speaker.
May 13th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Pacers going to surprise some people.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
I know this would be based on almost nothing but what are your first impressions of Tarver?
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May 13th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
Now that the Bulls lost, Pacers are my team.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
MB, you, and I paid for Halliburton’s 3rd floor jacuzzi.
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The difference between you, me and Jamista Clown is Jamista thinks one day, if he works really hard, Halliburton will let him up to the third floor so he can take a look at the jacuzzi he paid for. Not even go in it, just look at it. You and I know better.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
NEW!~ 05-13-12: ROOKIE MINI CAMP FOR RAG TAG RAIDERS
Whats up, where we’re going and why the New Era Raiders remind us of “Major League”
http://www.raidernationstation.com/2012_pre_season
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Hope this works man…
May 13th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
I think the Raiders will make the playoffs this year.More talent now and better coaches and Plays.Its going to be a fun year.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Seymour, I don’t even think it’s that. I think what makes people like MB such staunch Republicans is their hatred of anything non-white and non-male. If you trace the history of modern day Republicanism to its roots, it goes right back to the early ’60s when the Civil Rights Act was passed. It was at that point many Democrats in rural America and especially the South switched to the Republican party, because they didn’t want to share government assistance with blacks. They decided they’d rather be dirt poor than share a spoon with a black man. And that’s really where the pride in their humbled conditions comes from. They don’t want to be promoted or move up the latter. They just don’t want anything to do with black people. As society became more integrated and more laws were passed that targeted racism, their language became move evasive as well. Instead of using the n word, they now call black people “thugs”, etc.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Hot Shot Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
I think the Raiders will make the playoffs this year.More talent now and better coaches and Plays.Its going to be a fun year.
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The rest of the AFC West just got better. Much better. Last year was our shot. For us to be in the hunt, the players have to take things VERY seriously, VERY QUICKLY.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
It was at that point many Democrats in rural America and especially the South switched to the Republican party, because they didn’t want to share government assistance with blacks. They decided they’d rather be dirt poor than share a spoon with a black man.
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What you are saying is right, but I don’t think it was that the poor conservatives didn’t want to share government assistance with blacks. They were always conservative in their beliefs. The reason they voted Democratic between 1880-1963 was because Lincoln was a Republican. Once Bobbie Kennedy started shoving the blacks down their throats in 1962, they switched back to Republican.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
“Conservatism” =
protecting property, culture, values…from what?
Blacks. Mostly.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Basically that’s it, Sully. And demographics are not on thei side. That’s their real problem. Hence the voter suppression efforts by the Republican Party.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
“Conservatism” =
protecting property, culture, values…from what?
Blacks. Mostly.
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Let’s not forget the Mexicans, the Europeans, the Arabs, and Russians, the Iranians, hey the Chinese are no good, what have the Australians done for us lately…….
May 13th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
This is called a Raiders blog not a political blog.Shut up already.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
I’m more frightened by the threat of right wing violence than anything else in America right now. I’m more afraid of potentially violent right wingers than I am Al Qaeda. Our government has Al Qaeda on lock. No attacks since 9/11, their leader whacked. It’s now American terrorists that scare me. Tea party, minutemen, etc. Give me chills. And I have a bad feeling a lot of them will get violent this November. Probably beforehand, when they realize there’s no way Obbama’s going to lose.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
OMG!! The ignorance here is amazing!
The Republican party was formed to help end slavery in this country.
Btw, both parties are crap, and both have their own agendas.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Breaking_Black Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
I know this would be based on almost nothing but what are your first impressions of Tarver?
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Smart guy, good teacher, learning on the fly. Good upside, probably will be creative in usage, but will take a little while to acclimate to not only the NFL D-Coordinator, but the first time he’s calling the plays himself.
I think that Allen will spend more time on Defense than Offense (partly because that’s what he knows most now and he’s having his own learning curve, and partly to help Tarver get settled in).
Remember, Allen was only a D-Coordinator for a year before moving up.
Offense has Al Saunders (really smart to keep him) to work with Knapp and get him to utilize the talent that we have.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
“Conservatism” =
protecting property, culture, values…from what?
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On a cursory note, you might say, what is wrong with this? But every one of their planks are detrimental economically. Even to themselves. Health care is a perfect example. On a cursory note, you might believe there is nothing wrong with the health care system in this country. Until you go down to ANY emergency room and realize it is completely BANKRUPTING the country. But they are duped into thinking this is best. It isn’t.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
BLAH BLAH BLAH BLIGGITy BLAH BLAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 13th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
MB started the political discussion. We all have the right to respond. So you shut up. You can talk football any time you want to. It’s not my fault nobody wants to talk about football in the middle of May.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Wah wah, nobody will talk rookie mini camp with Hot Shot. Whaaaa. Whaaa.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Green Party Rules!
May 13th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
No Updates
May 13th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Raider O Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
OMG!! The ignorance here is amazing!
The Republican party was formed to help end slavery in this country.
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No it wasn’t. That is crazy. The Republicans had no reason to bring slavery into the equation other than it was a galvanizing issue. They once again, as usual, manipulated a “hot button” issue for their own benefit.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
No just tired of seeing your stupid political crap on here and you dont have a clue what your talking about.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Republicans have to go back over a century to point to something noble they did.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Only lemmings vote.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Hot Shot,
STFU. Nobody wants to talk 5th string football players at a May mini camp with you. Sorry, dork boy.
May 13th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
Abraham Lincoln was a republican.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
OK, that was wrong, I apologize for that, Hot Shot. But really, why do you bother trying to moderate the discussion here? Just talk football. If nobody responds to you, that’s your problem, isn’t it?
May 13th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Yeah, Lincoln was a Republican. So was George W. Bush…
May 13th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Watch the name calling.Better watch your mouth basement boy.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Raider O Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
OMG!! The ignorance here is amazing!
The Republican party was formed to help end slavery in this country.
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No it wasn’t. That is crazy. The Republicans had no reason to bring slavery into the equation other than it was a galvanizing issue. They once again, as usual, manipulated a “hot button” issue for their own benefit.
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Go read a book, and maybe you can learn something.
Abraham Lincoln was a Republican and the Rep party was formed at the of the 19th century to end slavery.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
At the END of the 19th……
May 13th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Hot Shot, you haven’t made one football point yet. Why don’t you lead by example? Talk football. Maybe your football points will be interesting enough for us to respond. I mean, I doubt it. But why not try? Instead of just crying and telling everyone else not to talk about something that you don’t want to talk about?
May 13th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Monkeys talking politics!
LMAO
Later Nation.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Let me rephrase, that, yes, the modern Republican party is an outgrowth of a split of the older Whig party which divided on slavery, so yes, you are correct Raider O.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
The Republican party was a good party until the Depression. Like today, they had no answer for the economy then, other than to continue doing what ruined it. If it wasn’t for Democrats and the New Deal, none of us would be here now. Who knows what would have come of the world, with America falling apart. From the Depression to the 1960s, the Republicans were basically the party of the silent rich man…until the civil rights act, when they recruited racist whites jilted by the Act.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
People think the Civil War ended slavery. It did not. What the Civil War ended was “forced servitude.”
Everybody, no matter who they are, are “voluntary slaves” to the state.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
I respond to football facts and good posts not B.S.That you post all the time.Where is your great football facts.All you do is talk about the same crap day in and Day out.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Sure, Dave, everyone’s a slave except for you.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
The Republican party was a good party until the Depression. Like today, they had no answer for the economy then, other than to continue doing what ruined it. If it wasn’t for Democrats and the New Deal, none of us would be here now. Who knows what would have come of the world, with America falling apart. From the Depression to the 1960s, the Republicans were basically the party of the silent rich man…until the civil rights act, when they recruited racist whites jilted by the Act.
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Obviously you know little about the Emergency Banking Act of 1933 and how that changed this country for the worst and not the better.
BTW if you know nothing about the Uniform Commercial Code it would be wise to remain silent here.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Hot Shot Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 13th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Sure, Dave, everyone’s a slave except for you.
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Nope. I got rooked into the system too when I got my Social Security card when I was born in 1962.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
This guy is ignorant.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Dave, you’re so independent. So much smarter than the rest of the feeble minded Americans, those slaves, I tell ya. I hope you have the financial success and accolades to show for your superior intellect and free will.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Hot Shot Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Somebody get my back, please! Somebody help me!
May 13th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Sully if I’m not mistaken but a few days ago I asked you where “money” originated in this country. I also asked you if you knew what the “money” in your wallet represents. Haven’t heard back from you on either point.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
The Republican party was a good party until the Depression. Like today, they had no answer for the economy then, other than to continue doing what ruined it.
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I would agree, except I would say the Republican Party was a good party til the 1920’s where Harding and Hoover, did what the modern Republicans always do: get drunk with power and then drive everything off a cliff.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Dave, you’re so independent. So much smarter than the rest of the feeble minded Americans, those slaves, I tell ya. I hope you have the financial success and accolades to show for your superior intellect and free will.
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What is “financial success” anyway Sully? Having more “debt” than others? That doesn’t sound like success to me.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Romney says Corporationa are people.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Dave,
Your tea party shtick is so old, and it’s now irrelevant, considering Ron Paul got annihilated in the primaries. We’re not going to take a match to the American government, ok? Get over it. It’s too extreme. We need reform, not anarchy.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
146. This is essentially true. Unpopular but none the less quantifiably factual.
That makes it invisible to those who’s lives are ruled by emotion rather than logic and reason but, simple cold calculation is insufficient and inherently distasterous when uncoupled from compassion and undertstanding.
Wave-particle duality. It must be both in order to be.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Hot Shot Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Somebody get my back, please! Somebody help me!
Thats what your saying about your political view.your a giant tool box and dont have a clue about politics or the raiders.I know for a fact you would not say none of that to my face big mouth!!!!
May 13th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Goodbye, guys.
Dave, lighten up. America’s going to be fine. Obbama’s going to make things better for everybody in his second term. You’ll get over it. If you don’t, just don’t go off the deep end and start shooting people, ok? Bye everyone. Happy Mother’s day.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
O’Momkey says Abraham Lincoln was a republican, as if we didn’t know, as if that republican party is the same as today’s republican party.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Hot Shot,
You’re a pu$$y.
Bye everyone.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
By By lil Biotch
May 13th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Offense this year – better or worse than last year?
If it’s worse it’s because of Knapp. Now that we have Palmer not jumping in off the couch, and the pieces probably healthy I’d be disappointed with anything but a top 5-7 offense.
With a improved defense that does mean playoffs even if the teams get better around us.
NO reason we wouldn’t make it unless Knapp makes it such a conservative offsens that even our defensive improvement isn’t enough to offset it.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Romney says Corporationa are people.
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The US Code says that the UNITED STATES is a corporation.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Dave,
Your tea party shtick is so old, and it’s now irrelevant, considering Ron Paul got annihilated in the primaries. We’re not going to take a match to the American government, ok? Get over it. It’s too extreme. We need reform, not anarchy.
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I don’t vote Sully and Ron Paul is a tool just like BO or MR.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
If they can move up 10 spots in defense ranking that will be an improvement and show that were getting better.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Provide a link, Dumb Dave
May 13th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Goodbye, guys.
Dave, lighten up. America’s going to be fine. Obbama’s going to make things better for everybody in his second term. You’ll get over it. If you don’t, just don’t go off the deep end and start shooting people, ok? Bye everyone. Happy Mother’s day.
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Sully since you have no idea where “money” comes from or what it represents you really should be quiet. You look foolish when you don’t answer direct questions and jump ahead to the “ad hominem” attacks.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Where does money come from Dumb Dave?
May 13th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Hot Shot Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
If they can move up 10 spots in defense ranking that will be an improvement and show that were getting better.
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Should be able to move up 10 spots no problem. Really was that bad management-coaching wise defensively last year.
Offense still needs to maintain a top 10 type of play though in order for us to make the playoffs with that.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Haaaaa ha ha ha! My only political comment is awaiting moderation because it’s not following the same line as you schmucks.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Provide a link, Dumb Dave
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http://web.archive.org/web/20060708190425/http://assembler.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode28/usc_sec_28_00003002—-000-.html
There ya go KK. Dumbass.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Sully is a moron.Why do you guys even bother talking politics with that idiot.He dont have a clue.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
US CODE: Title 28,3002. Definitions
(15) “United States” means —
(A) a Federal corporation;
(B) an agency, department, commission, board, or other entity of the United States; or
(C) an instrumentality of the United States.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Where does money come from Dumb Dave?
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There is no “money” in the country KK, only debt. The answer is “thin air” BTW dumbass.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Hey KK do you know the difference between something “legal” and something “lawful”?
May 13th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
I think the offense will do great.To much talent not to.Defense will improve and next season will be even better when they fully grasp the Playbook of the hybrid D they will be running.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Hey KK have you finished choking on your own smart-ass comments yet?
May 13th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Show me where it says the U.S. Govt is a corporation?
May 13th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
I love shuttin’ dudes up!
May 13th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Lakers..
May 13th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Show me where it says the U.S. Govt is a corporation?
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Seriously? I gave you all that already. Do you read? Do you know how to look up the US Code from Cornell Law? WTF?
US CODE: Title 28,3002. Definitions
(15) “United States” means —
(A) a Federal corporation;
(B) an agency, department, commission, board, or other entity of the United States; or
(C) an instrumentality of the United States.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
KK do you know what an “agency” of the Us govt. is? I do.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
How about a department?
May 13th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
KK is that “money” in your wallet yours dumbass?
May 13th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
The U.S Code?….
Show me where, anywhere where it says the U.S. Govt is a corporation?
Please provide a link, thanks.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
The U.S Code?….
Show me where, anywhere where it says the U.S. Govt is a corporation?
Please provide a link, thanks.
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I did. Go and seek out your destiny Grasshopper (and the link).
May 13th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Provide a link, Dumb Dave
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http://web.archive.org/web/20060708190425/http://assembler.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode28/usc_sec_28_00003002—-000-.html
There ya go KK. Dumbass.
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Couldn’t find his ass with two hands and a map!
May 13th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Hey KK do you know the difference between the US Code and the Uniform Commercial Code?
May 13th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
There’s nothing there that says the U.S is a corporation..
May 13th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Romney says that “Corporation are people my friend”. Really?
May 13th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:46 pm
There’s nothing there that says the U.S is a corporation..
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It’s in black and white dumbass…..
US CODE: Title 28,3002. Definitions
(15) “United States” means —
(A) a Federal corporation;
How much more plain could it be KK? Why the denial? Are you shocked? Never thought that the POTUS was a CEO?
May 13th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Could you provide a link, I don’t see that on the link you provided.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Rod Steaters Highlight video;http://youtu.be/Bcesi2IDxy8
May 13th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Ron Paul = Crazy Cult.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Another link. Straight from the source:
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/28/3002
May 13th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
What book is this code in? I can write a code calling america a battleship..
May 13th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Could you provide a link, I don’t see that on the link you provided.
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Of course you don’t. You’re an ill-informed idiot that parrots anything Faux News tells you.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Yeah, I’ve read that 3 times. Nowhere does it say the U.S Govt is a corporation.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Now I’m a Fox News watcher? really?
May 13th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Taxes.. Reread it. Im with 203.
May 13th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Rod Streater seems to be a good football Player.Has good hands and makes the catches.Hes a big Target at 6 foot 4.These big WRs this year will help us down in the redzone.
May 13th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
You wouldn’t think so many right-wingers would be Raider fans
May 13th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Marks hair Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
What book is this code in? I can write a code calling america a battleship..
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You could. But since you have no “authority” at your disposal then you have no way to “force” anyone to acknowledge you.
May 13th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Yeah, I’ve read that 3 times. Nowhere does it say the U.S Govt is a corporation.
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Of course it doesn’t KK. You just go on telling yourself that. Just click your ruby red slippers together and repeat, “There’s no place like home”!
May 13th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Now I’m a Fox News watcher? really?
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No I said “Faux” News as in anything the “media” manufactures for your consumption.
May 13th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Corporations and the lack of regulations are the reason the economy is in the outhouse. And adding to the financial woes is all the alpha males who like to play with their guns and go play war.
May 13th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Heyy KK can I ask you something?
How come every “legal” document with your name on it has your name spelled in ALL CAPITALS LETTERS?
May 13th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Romney says that “Corporation are people my friend”. Really?
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He’s actually right, in a twisted sense.
It stemmed from a law that was supposed to protect newly freed slaves. But slick tongued lawyers came in and twisted it. Laying the foundation for where we are today. It gives corporations the same rights as a person.
May 13th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Wtf????. Weird.
May 13th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
morilla Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Romney says that “Corporation are people my friend”. Really?
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He’s actually right, in a twisted sense.
It stemmed from a law that was supposed to protect newly freed slaves. But slick tongued lawyers came in and twisted it. Laying the foundation for where we are today. It gives corporations the same rights as a person.
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Actually what “they” did was to make every “individual” a “corporation.”
May 13th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Wtf????. Weird.
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Such a tool! LOL!
May 13th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Actually your’e
May 13th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Neener, neener eh KK?
May 13th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
OK, let’s review.
KK has no idea 1) where “money” comes from and 2) what “money” represents but he loves parroting what he learned in HS civics class 50 years ago on a Raider blog?
Fricken scary.
May 13th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Way ro go lil clippers
May 13th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Does anyone else find the planned evacuation for Chicago on May 20th for the NATO summit a bit strange? The G8 will be meeting also, though their meeting was moved to Camp David a couple days before.
Then on May 24th we have Russian troops, about 20 of them, coming into Colorado to do some anti-terror training with our weapons and military. Supposedly some of the training will involve the capturing and retaining of the Denver International airport, where the Russian troops will parachute in, capture, and retain the airport, along with the main CIA computers and something else.
I’m not making this up guys, look it up.
Other things worth metioning…
- the NATO/G8 summit was supposed to be a closed door meeting. Meaning that the themes of the meeting will not be made public.
- Putin recently pulled out of the meeting. Eventhough some of his military will be “training” here for the first time ever.
- There will be no Israeli officials in the meeting.
- Solar eclipse scheduled for May 20th.
- Chicago zipcode for where the summit will take place, 60606
- Webbots has a major event taking place on June 4-5, with the data gaps beginning on or around May 18.
- The Maya has May 20 as the return date for of Quetzoacal, their jaguar-serpent God.
I know, the last few notes were a bit off the deep end, but timing of it all seems a bit interesting no?
We will see if anything happens in the next 3 weeks I guess…
May 13th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
In the event of an emergency:
1) Place your head in between your legs.
2) Pucker up
3) Kiss your ass goodbye.
May 13th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
EM
Where are you getting this info? Could you post a link, Im interested.
Isn’t the Denver airport suppose to have some secret underground safehouse facility or something?
May 13th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
OK, so let me “axe” another question.
How many of you dweebs here in Raiderland actually think you are still under the protection of the “US Constitution?”
May 13th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Romney will have more electoral votes than BO in ‘08.
I am beyond confident in this.
And he will never open up about anything. He will stay as weird and robotic as he is today, and simply run on the “I am not BO” campaign.
May 13th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
It will be hilarious to watch the National media try to report on Romney winning Florida and Ohio, and having the election pretty much over before West Coast polls close.
May 13th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Denver Int’ Airport is supposed to have a secret underground facility. But despite all the clues and suspicious things that would make you think that, there has been no concrete evidence that there is.
May 13th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
The ignorant are forever vulnerable.
May 13th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Almost dumb enough to fall for hope & change, right CooCooKell?
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KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
The ignorant are forever vulnerable.
May 13th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 4:24 pm
The ignorant are forever vulnerable.
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And stupid is permanent right KK?
May 13th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
“…and simply run on the “I am not BO” campaign.”
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He’s a Mormon and that’s even worse.
May 13th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Rookie mimicamp already over? Isn’t there OTA’s or something going on this week?
May 13th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Anyone that votes for a dude that wears “magic undies” needs to have their head examined…seriously.
May 13th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/13/new-raiders-quarterbacks-coach-believes-in-terrelle-pryor/
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Read em and weep doubters…
May 13th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
Criner ends up being a starter.
You heard it here first.
May 13th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
Thec Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/13/new-raiders-quarterbacks-coach-believes-in-terrelle-pryor/
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Read em and weep doubters…
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I have more faith in Terrelle Pryor than I do Mitt’s “magic undies.”
May 13th, 2012 at 5:17 pm
Criner, Bergstrom(at LG), and Black will be starters in 2012… ENGRAVE IT!
May 13th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
New World Order
Beyond Dems Beyond Repubs Beyond Belief…
We’re through the looking glass here people and thats no lie…
May 13th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Raidernationdave,
2 questions;
1. are you a sovereign?
2. Have you been able to get and benefit from the All caps guy for yourself?
May 13th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Romney is a despot…
May 13th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
http://m.raiders.com/s/5992/NFLPhotoGalleryDetail?itemPos=8&galPos=1
Studs!
May 13th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
” For now, though, he’s likely stuck at No. 3, behind Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart. If Pryor can’t leapfrog Leinart, the talk will persist that the Raiders should take advantage of Pryor’s talents by using him elsewhere.
Even if it’s as personal protector on the punt team.”
Hilarious. We have a Tebow.
May 13th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Thec Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Raidernationdave,
2 questions;
1. are you a sovereign?
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No! Of course I’ve looked into and explored it but in all reality I finally came to this conclusion: I was born into this “game” obviously without any foreknowledge as to how and why these things happened. I have a buddy that is a “sovereign.” He lives in B.F.E. and essentially lives as a pauper. It’s a kinda F’ed up way to live.
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2. Have you been able to get and benefit from the All caps guy for yourself?
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Naw. I wouldn’t try quite frankly. Bottom line is we’re ALL part of this game weather we want to be or not. Best thing to do is make do with what ya got and with what you know.
It’s truly scary how ill-informed folks are but at the same time “ignorance is bliss” as they say.
May 13th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
Marks Hair:
remember,
1. D. Moore was hurt for 4 games last year
2. was a ROOKIE WR in the NFL
3. had to go through a QB change midseason
i think he’ll easily establish himself as the #1 alongside DHB …
BONUS: Criner and Ford being the #3 and #4
D. Moore will get a lot of attention. by defenders, and if they do double up on him a lot, it’ll just open everything up underneath …
this offense will be scary good in 2012 should everyone stay healthy. i believe Moore will be our 1000 yard receiver and will continue that trend year in and year out .. with DHB getting everything on hook routes and over the middle .. good times! RAIDERS!
May 13th, 2012 at 5:37 pm
Funny thing is I work in an industry that always tries to give out “loans” so people can continue buying things on “credit.”
I do try to be somewhat responsible in taking care of my “strawman” persona.
May 13th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Hilarious. We have a Tebow.
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Actually we have a QB that will beat out lineart….
May 13th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
on a side note ABOUT FOOTBALL:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/13/new-raiders-quarterbacks-coach-believes-in-terrelle-pryor/
along with Pryor’s unsettling words about his desire to play football, he is busting his azz and wants to talk and learn about football day in and day out. you can’t ask for much more.
he quoted a Drew Brees say in his his book, saying you must get 1% better every day .. set that as your goal and good things will happen very quickly for you.
May 13th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
Well at least, they can’t use the “work ethic” card against Pryor.
May 13th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
the reason the economy is in the dump is the computer. its eliminating more jobs and industries than its creating at the moment. btw… 9/11 didn’t help…. and that’s on slick Willie not bush. too busy getting bj,s and forgot to protect country while Osama was blowing up our shops and Maine barracks.
May 13th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
that was ships as in uss cole
May 13th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
yes .. you can’t use that card on Pryor.
and does everyone know what the golden rule is?
if DHB can do it, anyone can! a commitment to excellence will get the autumn wind blowing Pryor to success in the NFL! lol
May 13th, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Many in this country are happy to be sheeple. They don’t want to know the truth cause it hurts too much and they feel helpless to change it. So they go into full blown denial.
Take a look at the FDA. Corruption at its finest. Go ahead and google it. We’re talking suppression of non-toxic all natural and proven cancer treatments, suppression of knowledge on natural remedies, refusal to test and stamp their approval on herbal remedies. Why? Corruption, folks. The same folks running the FDA are those that ran large pharmaceuticals.
But keep living in your dream world…lol
For this reason alone, I like Ron Paul. Wants to get rid of the FDA. You have my vote, sir.
May 13th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Never thought to question why harmless herbal remedies are never approved but the FDA continues to rubber stamp potent concoctions that only years down the line are revealed as extremely dangerous drugs? Only after these companies have made their millions…lol…Wake up, folks.
May 13th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Don’t worry though, you Sheeple out there. Big drug will squash Ron Paul. He’ll never win.
May 13th, 2012 at 6:19 pm
I like some of Pauls ideas but getting rid of the FDA is an assinine one.
May 13th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Don’t worry though, you Sheeple out there. Big drug will squash Ron Paul. He’ll never win.
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Um, I think that’s a good thing. Ron Paul is a Congressman. Part of the problem not the solution. Even if he got chosen (not ‘elected’) he’d still run and go meet the Pope in Rome within 7 mos. of being elected. All Presidents go and meet the Pope after the selection, er, election.
May 13th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Might as well get used to saying Pres Romney.
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Newsweek’s May 21 issue declares BO the country’s “first gay president.”
May 13th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
May 13th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Dave – have you seen what Paul has stood for and stands for now? Or are you just saying that because “he is one of them”, which doesn’t mean has stood with them in every decision you know.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
MistaBrown Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Might as well get used to saying Pres Romney.
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Newsweek’s May 21 issue declares BO the country’s “first gay president.”
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That’s fitting. Everyone knows that Bill Clinton was America’s first ‘black’ President!
The Congressional Black Caucus honored the former president (Bill Clinton) at its dinner in Washington D.C. on September 29, 2001, for instance, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), the chair, told the audience that Clinton “took so many initiatives he made us think for a while we had elected the first black president.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuQgWtRIoNQ
Comedy Fricken Central!
May 13th, 2012 at 7:07 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Dave – have you seen what Paul has stood for and stands for now? Or are you just saying that because “he is one of them”, which doesn’t mean has stood with them in every decision you know.
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He’s a politician. He is out for his interests first. Maybe he’ll get around to your interests next when he is done with his.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
If Ron Paul was truly serious about changing things he’d be a little more direct when pointing out where the problems come from.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
You realize this is a guy that wants to get rid of the IRS and the Fed Reserve. Not exactly coy about where he thinks our problems lie. A guy that wants to repeal the Patriot Act, end the corruption with the FDA and FTC, and stop declaring unconstitutional wars. He’s not winning many friends with his stances.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
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May 13th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
You realize this is a guy that wants to get rid of the IRS and the Fed Reserve.
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Really? I think the guy is purposefully trying to stir the “sh*t” myself. It’s all Hegelian crap if you ask me.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Ron Paul is a bigot. Therefore popular with those people.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
KK – care to discuss? Or just here to hurl sh1t, as usual?
May 13th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
KK – why hasn’t 0bama done something about the Patriot Act?
May 13th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
KK – Why does 0bama feel he can circumvent the Constitution?
May 13th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
KK – why do you feel Ron Paul is a bigot?
May 13th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
KK the sheep is busy looking for copy and paste material. Until then, why don’t you just throw out another insult? Makes you look real intelligent.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Because KK’s hero pres purp lips is using drones right here domestically to spy on Americans. Not a peep from the Libtards that were up in arms about the Patriot act though, imagine that!
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Try Some Reality Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
KK – why hasn’t 0bama done something about the Patriot Act?
May 13th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
KK – Why does 0bama feel he can circumvent the Constitution?
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What do you think the Patriot Act was?
May 13th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
hope & change
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The domestic use of stealth drones to survey America from the skies is no joke. The Department of Homeland Security has acknowledged that the US government has used the planes on the home front for years, but why and how is largely unknown.
American drone missions overseas are being launched for obvious reasons, despite how the government describes it. Domestic use, however, is largely kept in the shadows and is rarely discussed. San Francisco’s EFF says that at least 285 missions have occurred in America, but they want to know more about them. The US government, however, is being far from accommodation in regards to their request.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Morilla Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
KK – Why does 0bama feel he can circumvent the Constitution?
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What do you think the Patriot Act was?
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I’m sorry, did you hear me say that it wasn’t? I’m for repealing the Patriot Act, homie.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
KK Munster the Bigot, repeat after me 3 times…
Pres-elect Romney
Pres-elect Romney
Pres-elect Romney
May 13th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
0bama is a lying weasel, therefore popular with those people. And since you like links so much, try this on for size, KK.
http://www.wnd.com/2012/04/more-evidence-0bamas-a-depraved-liar/
replace the ‘0′ in the link with an ‘o’
May 13th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
KK – Why does 0bama feel he can circumvent the Constitution?
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Maybe because there’s no such thing as a “Constitution” anymore?
May 13th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
The drone use shouldn’t be a surprise. Just think of all the cameras at almost every intersection.
Now there’s companies coming out that can set up a camera system anywhere in your house, car, workplace, and you are able to access them online. This is just now being made available to the public. So think about how long the government has been doing it.
Like it or not, believe it or not, individual privacy has been completely done with. I believe it is the CIA, that is building a massive database that will be able to listen to every single phone conversation as it is being made.
They know when you wake up, eat, go sh1t, what you watch, buy, and pretty soon, with this new brain technology that is being developed in Japan, will be able to know what you think.
Look it up. Japan has been able to create a brainwave scanner that reads your thoughts and puts them up on a screen in picture form.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
That is just about true, Dave. That’s why I’m for Paul. Let’s return to a constitutional government. As it stands, our founding fathers would be ashamed and embarrassed of what has become.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Romney says Corporationa are people.
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The US Code says that the UNITED STATES is a corporation.
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Almost all cities and states are corporations. That does not make them people.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Fear of big government in the US is near an all-time high, and the irony is that half of Democrats are also in fear of big government.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
MistaBrown Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Pres-elect Romney
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The problem with your thinking as usual, is you represent 20% of America. So if 90% turn out to vote for your person, which is unheard of, you would have 18%. And you would get thumped. Which is what is going to happen.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
“Almost half of Democrats now say big government is the biggest threat to the nation”
May 13th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
As usual, KK the clown comes in here, slings a turd, then hightails it out of here to avoid facing the facts.
May 13th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
May 13th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
Ahh, looks like politics instead of football. Ron Paul supporters are mostly stoners with just a smattering of political knowledge… at best.
Most don’t even know this “libertarian” is mostly anti-choice… which is why he is a Republican.
Carry on… I am out.
May 13th, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Romney says Corporationa are people.
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The US Code says that the UNITED STATES is a corporation.
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Almost all cities and states are corporations. That does not make them people.
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Then why is it that all your ‘legal’ papers and things are titled just like a corporation in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS?
May 13th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Welcome, MR. Wonder why I’ve never seen a ‘gdog’ in here before? Create an account just to say that? lol…troll
May 13th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
May 13th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
Gdog – why don’t you grace us with your vast political knowledge? Come in here to sling a turd then declare yourself “out”. lol. troll
May 13th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
A number of the newsletters, particularly in the period between 1988 and 1994 when Paul was no longer in Congress, contained material that later proved highly controversial, dwelling on conspiracy theories, praising anti-government militia movements, and warning of coming race wars.[161][162] During Paul’s 1996 congressional election campaign, and his 2008 and 2012 presidential primary campaigns, critics charged that some of the passages reflected racist, anti-Semitic, and homophobic bigotry.[163][164][165][166][167][168][169]
May 13th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Welcome, MR. Wonder why I’ve never seen a ‘gdog’ in here before? Create an account just to say that? lol…troll
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Nope, I usually come here just to talk Raider football, and only Raider football… stoner dude.
I assume you know as much about that, as politics… but carry on.
May 13th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Gdog Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Welcome, MR. Wonder why I’ve never seen a ‘gdog’ in here before? Create an account just to say that? lol…troll
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Nope, I usually come here just to talk Raider football, and only Raider football… stoner dude.
I assume you know as much about that, as politics… but carry on.
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Like you did today? LOL. Let’s get some of those footbal takes or some of your vast political knowledge.
May 13th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
Gdog – why don’t you grace us with your vast political knowledge?
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I argue politics daily on “Usenet” in a political forum… for almost 15 years now.
I argue football in football notestreams.
Now, Stoner dude… I assure you that you are completely beneath me.
But do carry on.
The Raider fans of America really CARE about your mundane and infantile political knowledge!!
RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT! (TOKE)
May 13th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
Gdog Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
Ahh, looks like politics instead of football. Ron Paul supporters are mostly stoners with just a smattering of political knowledge… at best.
Most don’t even know this “libertarian” is mostly anti-choice… which is why he is a Republican.
Carry on… I am out.
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Gdog Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Nope, I usually come here just to talk Raider football, and only Raider football… stoner dude.
I assume you know as much about that, as politics… but carry on.
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Your political and football knowledge is mind-blowing. In 2 posts you’ve told us Ron Paul is anti-choice (duh!) and hurled insults. Real intelligent stuff here. Usually smart people don’t need to resort to insults.
May 13th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
Ron Paul’s words:
The newsletters included statements such as:
“… I think we can safely assume that 95 percent of the black males in [Washington, DC] are semi-criminal or entirely criminal.”[164]
“Boy, it sure burns me to have a national holiday for that pro-communist philanderer, Martin Luther King. I voted against this outrage time and time again as a Congressmen. What an infamy that Ronald Reagan approved it! We can thank him for our annual Hate Whitey Day!”[161][170]
“An ex-cop I know advises that if you have to use a gun on a youth [to defend yourself against armed robbery], you should leave the scene immediately, disposing of the wiped off gun as soon as possible…. I frankly don’t know what to make of such advice, but even in my little town of Lake Jackson, Texas, I’ve urged everyone in my family to know how to use a gun in self defense. For the animals are coming.”[161][171]
“I miss the closet. Homosexuals, not to speak of the rest of society, were far better off when social pressure forced them to hide their activities. They could also not be as promiscuous. Is it any coincidence that the AIDS epidemic developed after they came ‘out of the closet,’ and started hyper-promiscuous sodomy? I don’t believe so, medically or morally.”[172][173]
“[Magic] Johnson may be a sports star, but he is dying [of AIDS] because he violated moral laws.”[162][174]
“[T]he criminal ‘Justice’ Department wants to force dentists to treat these Darth Vader types [people with AIDS] under the vicious Americans With Disabilities Act;” and “[W]e all have the right to discriminate, which is what freedom of association is all about, especially against killers [AIDS patients].”[162][175]
May 13th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
Gdog Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Try Some Reality Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
Gdog – why don’t you grace us with your vast political knowledge?
>>>
I argue politics daily on “Usenet” in a political forum… for almost 15 years now.
I argue football in football notestreams.
Now, Stoner dude… I assure you that you are completely beneath me.
But do carry on.
The Raider fans of America really CARE about your mundane and infantile political knowledge!!
RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT! (TOKE)
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Your vast political knowledge continues to amaze. Do continue. 3 posts and still nothing useful. How long before you post something intelligent, I wonder.
May 13th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
Other passages referred to former Secretary of Health & Human Services Donna Shalala as a “short lesbian” and Martin Luther King, Jr. as a pedophile and “lying socialist satyr” – while offering praise for former Ku Klux Klan Imperial Wizard David Duke and other controversial figures.[161][162][172]
May 13th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Like you did today? LOL. Let’s get some of those footbal takes or some of your vast political knowledge.
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When people argue Raider football here (as rare as it is off-season) you might see my knowledge.
If you want to see my political knowledge, get yourself a good newsreader and subscribe to some of the most popular newsgroups on Usenet. I recommend “Gravity.”
I can pretty much assure you it is completely over your head, Stoner Boi.
May 13th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
Your vast political knowledge continues to amaze. Do continue. 3 posts and still nothing useful. How long before you post something intelligent, I wonder.
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Why would anyone with a brain go to a football notestream to argue politics?
Perhaps we can go from there.
May 13th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
I’m so impressed, Gdog. So glad you came in here to share your vast knowledge. Do come again?
May 13th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
[...] He’s out here. You would never know he got hurt. He’s making cuts at full speed, [...]
May 13th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
If all this political goobly-gok talk does not cease, you will leave the good people at corperate head quarters no choice but to slam the door on all this nonesense.
I’m tired of goin to bat for you knuckleheads every time there is a complaint about all this political horse sh*t and the big folks upstairs ream my ass for allowing this to continue.
This is a forum designed for Raider football discussion and debates. Please stay on topic.
Your leaving me know choice. My hands are tied. If the big folks upstairs decide to put the kaibosh on this nonesense, well, then don’t say I did not give you fair warning.
Please stay on topic.
May 13th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Gdog Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
Your vast political knowledge continues to amaze. Do continue. 3 posts and still nothing useful. How long before you post something intelligent, I wonder.
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Why would anyone with a brain go to a football notestream to argue politics?
Perhaps we can go from there.
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It is fascinating how the bomb drops and blows up political sch*t in an instant here. Truth be told though I like to stir the pot when it happens just to see how little people really know!
Constitution? Bwhahahaha! STFU with all the Constitution talk already. Don’t you folks realize it doesn’t apply to you?
May 13th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
Ron Paul is a bigot, who appeals to bigots. See posts above
May 13th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
Mediated Moderator Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
If all this political goobly-gok talk does not cease, you will leave the good people at corperate head quarters no choice but to slam the door on all this nonesense.
I’m tired of goin to bat for you knuckleheads every time there is a complaint about all this political horse sh*t and the big folks upstairs ream my ass for allowing this to continue.
This is a forum designed for Raider football discussion and debates. Please stay on topic.
Your leaving me know choice. My hands are tied. If the big folks upstairs decide to put the kaibosh on this nonesense, well, then don’t say I did not give you fair warning.
Please stay on topic.
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Good point. I’ll take heed.
May 13th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Tom Brady has a new haircut?
May 13th, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Brahs, I cruise into the blog for a Sunday Night Beeech Diggity Jam Fest and to prop the LA Kings on their huge game 1 win and what’s waiting?
KrappyRat, the Troll King, trolling away on politics for the 80th time this week
Either the old goat is strung out on Metamucil again, or it’s his anniversary.
Anyway, just got back to the penthouse after a Rasta Ganja private party in Santa Monica. Played a sweet beach house party, everyone loved our jams and got 11 phone numbers.
8 of those were solid 9s, the rest were low grade mommas. Hey, got some options to pass down to the Certified Platinum Poss, booyah
May 13th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
I See Try Some Reality shut his pie-hole
May 13th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Please stay on topic.
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THANK YOU!
Jeesh.
May 13th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Thanks Krappy, you just made Ron Paul even cooler in my book.
May 13th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
CLIPPER NATION REPRESENT MO MONEY
Dang, just caught the Clips highlights on SC, the boyz takin’ this jam to the next level!
Working on a tight Rasta Ganja jam to give them some power vs. San Antonio, will drop ‘em after I drop this fresh turd bomb
That’s what Grey Goose and 14 Taco Belly Dorito tacos will do to a bratha
May 13th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
No doubt.
May 13th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
I See Try Some Reality shut his pie-hole
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KK the clown, Gdog’s (doesn’t he just sound smart from his handle?) vast football and political knowledge as well as your own was just so interesting, I had to step out. As you already know, it cannot be proven that those newsletters were written by him. He had freelancers that wrote for him. I’ll need more proof of your claims, maybe in his actions and voting record. Care to dig something up?
Usually bigots show themselves in more than just some random journal entries, right?
May 13th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Just trying to explain to you people why Paul’s vote is so small.
May 13th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Gdog Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
Your vast political knowledge continues to amaze. Do continue. 3 posts and still nothing useful. How long before you post something intelligent, I wonder.
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Why would anyone with a brain go to a football notestream to argue politics?
Perhaps we can go from there.
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It is fascinating how the bomb drops and blows up political sch*t in an instant here. Truth be told though I like to stir the pot when it happens just to see how little people really know!
Constitution? Bwhahahaha! STFU with all the Constitution talk already. Don’t you folks realize it doesn’t apply to you?
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LOL at your attempt to absolve yourself of Gdog’s criticism for jumping into the political pool.
Yes, our Constitution is means less and less with each passing day. That’s why I brought it up in the first place. Tell us something we don’t know, Dave.
May 13th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Alright Blog Nerds, just finished off my epic duece with a hot cloth wipe down and a few dabs of Ponds cream
Now check this verse from my smooth reggae side project Rasta Ganja, that has become the official Clipper’s fight jam
(before you read this be sure to smoke a mighty spliff and rotate your tighty whities)
Yo mighty Clipper, brahs, you can’t be beat
The folks of Jamaica be dancing in the street
So stand up and sing this Clip Joint song
Then bow down and pray to my long duck dong
THE BEEECH DAWG WEINER IS WAY POWERFUL, MON
May 13th, 2012 at 10:04 pm
Happy mother’s day to all the awesomeness that you do and are. Mom’s are the hand of God touching humanity directly. Rah!
May 13th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
OKC Thunder, please eliminate the Lakers so we wont have to deal with
these posts….then the posts of why didnt they win, etc. what they have to do next year, etc.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Raidernationdave Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
MistaBrown Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Might as well get used to saying Pres Romney.
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Newsweek’s May 21 issue declares BO the country’s “first gay president.”
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That’s fitting. Everyone knows that Bill Clinton was America’s first ‘black’ President!
The Congressional Black Caucus honored the former president (Bill Clinton) at its dinner in Washington D.C. on September 29, 2001, for instance, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), the chair, told the audience that Clinton “took so many initiatives he made us think for a while we had elected the first black president.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuQgWtRIoNQ
Comedy Fricken Central!
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I guess Eddie Bernice Johnson never heard of Vince Foster or Mena , Arkansas/Barry Seal and the cocaine scandal…..hell, his brother, was on it..and you think that heart procedure Bill had wasnt coke related?
Hah. Clinton did have sense enough to stay out of conflicts, but the NATO bombing of Kosovo was illegal, in addition to China campaign contributions, and the relations with the Saudi’s that CIA agent Robert Baer had uncovered. (the basis for the film, Syriana.)
May 13th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
It’s nice that the Raiders are finally being run by adults.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:37 pm
That would be nice to have Criner 6 foot 4 and Rod Streater is 6 foot 4 also Moore and DHB and Ford.I watched tape on Sreater and hes plays alot like Criner.Should be a great year for Palmer.Plus throw in the TE and FB and RB.Thats a hard to stop offense.Should be fun to watch.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Kirk Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
It’s nice that the Raiders are finally being run by adults.
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This is true. I was just watching a game with the 2009 team and you know you are in trouble when Jamarcus Russell is the best player you have on the field.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
palmer has never been a big tight end type of quarter back… look at all his throws for the last 2 years, he is constantly trying to force the ball deep downfield to his recievers or running backs. maybe it was the bungles tight end? who knows, but i hope he gets ausberry involved.. i think he could end up like shanan sharp or the 40 whiners tight end.
but seriously guys, look at all the weapons palmer has to work with this season!!!! ALOT TO BE EXCITED ABOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 13th, 2012 at 10:46 pm
F#CK jawalrus russf#ck.. just sayin
May 13th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
If you get a chance check out the Rod Streater highlights on youtube the kid is good.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:48 pm
now lets hope reggie gets t. o. or plax and we are set
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May 13th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Considering how dysfunctional this organization was when Russell was drafted, I’d honestly grade his overall performance here a C-. He’d be a flat out “F” anywhere else. But in Oakland, there has to be some kind of bell curve or consideration acknowledging the environment in and of itself, which was easily the worst in professional sports at that time.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:53 pm
I wish OKC would beat the Lakers. But not with those shots they were taking the last time the two played. Letting the shot clock run down with like a 5 second diff. at the end of regulation and firing a 3, when you’re up by 1? And that was just the end of regulation. They were taking dumb shots the whole. Had every chance in the world to put the Lakers away. You know that’s what the Lakers do. They don’t dominate. They exploit teams that don’t know how to put them away. Hell they’ve been doing that for 10 years.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Romney will have more electoral votes than BO in ‘08.
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Romney polls incredibly poorly. Romney has a HUGE “dislike” factor which is undeniable. His major campaign appearance the last few days was in front of “Liberty University” an unbelievably conservative institution. Unfortunately, staunch conservatives possess a lot LESS power than they think they have. Otherwise right now we would have President McCain. Who incidentally got thumped.
May 13th, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Russell’s coaches:
Kiffin…on his way out.
Knapp, same.
Tom Cable….
you know? Make that grade a C+.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:01 pm
J-Raider Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
palmer has never been a big tight end type of quarter back…
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Palmer goes to the TE much more than most of you would believe. In Cincy Palmer had Reggie Kelly who was not a pass receiver but a blocking TE. Kelly still was third in receptions for the team.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:01 pm
Seriously who the F did Russell have developing him? He had no chance. No chance whatsoever. If he’d given the effort, he’d still been a bust. HIs lack of effort just ruined his chances elsewhere. Wouldn’t have changed his fate in Oakland. He could have trained like Rocky and the results would be the same. He was surrounded by pure trash, from the front office to the field.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Sully’s working himself up into a lather. Within 10 posts, Russell’s grade will be an A+
May 13th, 2012 at 11:07 pm
The more I think about who Russell had developing him, I probably will have him at an A+ by the end of the night. What chance did he have? He had Tom Cable developing him. His lack of effort only hurt his chances elsewhere. Had no impact on what would happen in Oakland. That Raider team was garbage with or without Russell.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
While I agree with the lack of coaching talent, Hue came onto the scene and basically told Davis he couldn’t work with that garbage and that he’d rather have Captain Check-down over Russell. What does that tell you?
You’d think if Russell had the skills, Hue would give it a shot. That was the same team that afforded puny lil Gradkowski and Captain Check-down some limited success. What does that say for Russell that he can’t beat those 2 out? Couple of 2nd stringers.
Even Russell’s life coach quit him.
May 13th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 11:01 pm
J-Raider Says:
May 13th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
palmer has never been a big tight end type of quarter back…
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Palmer goes to the TE much more than most of you would believe. In Cincy Palmer had Reggie Kelly who was not a pass receiver but a blocking TE. Kelly still was third in receptions for the team.
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thanks for bringing this to our attention Seymour Bush
May 14th, 2012 at 12:49 am
Knapp isn’t eager for the Raiders to sign a veteran wide receiver such as Plaxico Burress or Terrell Owens. At least, not yet.
“It’s too early to tell,” Knapp said. “We’ve only had the one vet mini camp, three days of practice. I want to get through the OTAs and get a better feel for where we’re at. Like I said, I’m real excited to see some of these young guys, once they learn some of the offense with a few more reps, to perform.”
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Murphy on Viagra is already an old WR. Why do we need a WR so old he has to take so many Viagras he doesn’t have time to remove the label from the pill bottle?
May 14th, 2012 at 12:55 am
Thanks for confirming everything I’ve said for the last 3 years COACH Knapp. It’s about time we heard from a guy who actually coached our #1 overall pick. We never should have lost this guy the first time around. This organization has sucked ass the last 10 years and the haters that can’t see that are a bunch of sheep clowns. Poor Jamarcus!
May 14th, 2012 at 12:58 am
Murphy will be gone.Hes a dime a dozen WR.
May 14th, 2012 at 1:02 am
Tight end Kyle Efaw signed a three-year contract with the Raiders on Sunday, his agent Derrick Fox told the Idaho Statesman. Efaw attended the Raiders’ rookie camp on a tryout.
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Former Jaguars tackle Kevin Haslam Tweeted on Sunday that he has signed with the Raiders. His agent, Scott Smith, says it’s a one-year contract (we call those deals a Reggie McKenzie special).
The 6-foot-5, 304-pound Haslam was one of 30 free agents trying out for the team this past weekend at the Raiders’ rookie mini-camp. He played five games for Jacksonville in 2010 after signing as an undrafted rookie out of Rutgers.
He didn’t make it out of training camp last season, suffering a season-ending knee injury.
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2 Tryout guys on board
May 14th, 2012 at 1:11 am
Man Reggie is doing good on bringing new talent on board to compete.I like what I see so far.Dont need big money players to have a good team.Just players who do their job and the coach lets them do what they do best.I think the team is shaping up.
May 14th, 2012 at 1:32 am
“I just feel like a better player, a better part of this program, learning the defenses,” said the Raiders fifth round draft pick DE Jack Crawford. “The first day was tough trying to take in so much and then go home and study and pick it up the second day. I came out and did a good job, so I was trying to get better every day, trying to work with the coaches, take their advice and become a better player overall.”
May 14th, 2012 at 1:33 am
LB Nathan Stupar, the Raiders seventh round pick out of Penn State, did his best to adjust to pace of the National Football League. “It was a rush because it’s 24/7 football and you wake up thinking football, you go to bed thinking football, and it’s literally an all day job and it’s a little more respect for what these guys do,” said Stupar. “These last three days were a lot of fun with the team, getting to know kids and it was good to put the helmet back on and run around playing football.”
May 14th, 2012 at 1:35 am
As the draft picks start to settle in at Raiders headquarters, they are starting to realize that their lifelong dream has come true. “It’s crazy,” said Crawford. “The first thing I said when I went out to practice was, ‘I still can’t believe I’m in this uniform.’ It’s an NFL uniform, it’s my dream, so it’s just a good feeling. There’s no better feeling than putting on a Raiders uniform.”
Both Burris and Stupar are excited and grateful to be part of the Silver and Black. “It felt great,” said Burris on putting on the Raiders uniform. “It feels great to be a part of this right now. I’m just focused on making the team and making a difference.”
Stupar agreed, “It’s an unbelievable experience and I’m just blessed to be a part of it.”
May 14th, 2012 at 3:17 am
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May 14th, 2012 at 3:41 am
RaiderDebo Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 12:55 am
Thanks for confirming everything I’ve said for the last 3 years COACH Knapp. It’s about time we heard from a guy who actually coached our #1 overall pick. We never should have lost this guy the first time around. This organization has sucked ass the last 10 years and the haters that can’t see that are a bunch of sheep clowns. Poor Jamarcus!
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Yeah, because the bad situation made it IMPOSSIBLE for him to work, learn the playbook, keep his weight down, or do anything else to succeed.
I can totally see how he was FORCED to consume tons of Purple Drank, buy all those fur coats and no-taste jewelry, and generally p1ss his life away.
Meanwhile, minicamps have started up all around the league, and where’s your precious JaMarcus? Sitting in a hick barbershop, waiting for the phone to ring. So much for your “JaMarcus Russell bidding war.”
May 14th, 2012 at 3:43 am
Watch out for Crawford son, to leave home at a young age is something but to move to another country is something entirely different, this kid is dedicated to succeed and obviously mentally strong and maybe hes not as raw as some people might think injuries slowed his progress
May 14th, 2012 at 3:49 am
I never forget #2 always running to the bench after every 3 and out..my alarm bells were ringing when i saw Knapp actually just let him do it…..if you watch good QB`s after a 3 and out they go to their position coach or look at pics etc….#2 never did any of that he had no plays on his wrist nothing.seems Knapp was too afraid to coach him
May 14th, 2012 at 4:01 am
top paying careers…
[...]Things gleaned from mini camp – Inside the Oakland Raiders – A look inside the world of the highly classified Oakland Raiders from the writers of Bay Area News Group[...]…
May 14th, 2012 at 4:54 am
Photos from the final day of rookie camp are up, just looking thru for anything interesting…
May 14th, 2012 at 4:56 am
rookie draft class photo…
crawford is a beast. stupar looks a bit small for mlb (?)
http://prod.images.raiders.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/RAIDERS/assets/images/imported/OAK/photos/clubimages/2012/05-May/Minicamp-6–nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg
May 14th, 2012 at 4:57 am
wouldn’t wanna get in the way of that…
http://prod.images.raiders.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/RAIDERS/assets/images/imported/OAK/photos/clubimages/2012/05-May/Minicamp-29–nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg
May 14th, 2012 at 4:59 am
coach showing Bomar how to clap properly lol (to break the huddle)
http://prod.images.raiders.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/RAIDERS/assets/images/imported/OAK/photos/clubimages/2012/05-May/Minicamp-11–nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg
May 14th, 2012 at 5:00 am
All I want is to stop the run!!!!!
May 14th, 2012 at 5:00 am
Stupar obviously playing the Mike (going thru defensive play-calling with Tarver)
http://prod.images.raiders.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/RAIDERS/assets/images/imported/OAK/photos/clubimages/2012/05-May/Minicamp-17–nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg
May 14th, 2012 at 5:04 am
Better picture of the 2012 draft class (this would make for a good wallpaper or something)…
http://prod.images.raiders.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/RAIDERS/assets/images/imported/OAK/photos/clubimages/2012/05-May/Minicamp-24–nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg
May 14th, 2012 at 5:06 am
Nice catch
http://prod.images.raiders.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/RAIDERS/assets/images/imported/OAK/photos/clubimages/2012/05-May/Minicamp-37–nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg
May 14th, 2012 at 5:12 am
from sfgate…
Former Jaguars tackle Kevin Haslam Tweeted on Sunday that he has signed with the Raiders. His agent, Scott Smith, says it’s a one-year contract (we call those deals a Reggie McKenzie special).
The 6-foot-5, 304-pound Haslam was one of 30 free agents trying out for the team this past weekend at the Raiders’ rookie mini-camp. He played five games for Jacksonville in 2010 after signing as an undrafted rookie out of Rutgers.
He didn’t make it out of training camp last season, suffering a season-ending knee injury.
May 14th, 2012 at 5:14 am
Wonder how Haslam can be eligible for the rookie mini-camp after playing 5 games two years ago, but Pryor is ineligible playing 1 snap in 2011
???
May 14th, 2012 at 5:15 am
probably because he was there as a “try-out”
May 14th, 2012 at 5:15 am
Maybe it only has to do with the previous season?
Seems strange though.
May 14th, 2012 at 5:17 am
Thomas Mayo was the receiver pictured above taking the one-hander.
An article on him from S&B Pride…
http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2012/5/14/3019099/oakland-raiders-udfa-wr-thomas-mayo-works-too-hard
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If the Raiders are looking for hardworking players, they found one in undrafted free agent Thomas Mayo. The rookie receiver earned the nickname “no days off” for his nonstop daily workout regimen. But there is such a thing as working too hard. And Mayo found it.
“My little brother and my mom back at home gave [my nickname] to me because I was constantly working out,” said Mayo. “It got to the point where I was working out too much. I always felt like if I miss a day somebody else is getting better than me. So I was always working out, working out, and then I realized it wasn’t good for my body. I’d gotten torn down a little bit. But as far as the working out part, it’s always the same.”
Star-divide
That workout regimen has gained him a chiseled physique as well as a had the Raiders interested in the Division II star. It is the kind of attention he always thought he deserved from Division I programs in
“Every day, I’d turn on a Division I game and I’d say, ‘man why am I not there?’ But I just followed God’s path and it worked out. First I was at Concord, then went to Cal-PA, just busted my butt working harder and harder. If you’re going to come from Division II, then you’ve got to go over and beyond.”
That “above and beyond” may have just had a few Division I schools kicking themselves for ignoring him, but the Raiders wanted to make sure they didn’t make the same mistake and signed him as an undrafted free agent. Now he makes the leap from Division II opponents to facing NFL talent.
“A lot of division II people don’t get that opportunity and I was blessed to have that opportunity to come out here and compete to try and make the 50-man roster. That’s the goal right now, and do everything I can to help the team, the Raiders, to win a championship. Go out here on Monday and compete with veterans is going to be a dream. When you’re looking at, playing with them, and you play Madden, and they’re your teammates and you’re going against one another.”
“That’s everybody’s dream. But my head coach told me one time that I have the ability to play at the next level if I do the small things. And he coached a couple of NFL players. When he told me that, it dawned on me, maybe it’s going happen if I work harder. Now I have an opportunity to make it come true.”
And for the record, he said he will be taking a day off on Wednesday along with his teammates.
May 14th, 2012 at 5:41 am
I try not to get wrapped up too much in the UDFA’s.
Only so much free RAM in the dome, and can’t clutter it up with stories of D-II WR’s who will be lucky to catch a pass in preseason action.
Kudo’s to those who roll up their sleeves and learn about damn near all of them.
May 14th, 2012 at 5:43 am
Good Morning Nation!!!
Another gem in Criner?
May 14th, 2012 at 5:54 am
Good Morning Hwrdr,
I sure hope you are right about Criner. I think he can be what we all hoped Chaz Schillens should have been.
May 14th, 2012 at 5:55 am
Heat & Celtics getting it done, go EAST!
have the Clippers & Lakers been swept yet??
May 14th, 2012 at 5:55 am
367.guest123 Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 5:54 am
Good Morning Hwrdr,
I sure hope you are right about Criner. I think he can be what we all hoped Chaz Schillens should have been.
Just going off what I read…but yeah, Chaz and replacement for someone who should have never been cut in Derek Hagan!
May 14th, 2012 at 5:56 am
368.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 5:55 am
Heat & Celtics getting it done, go EAST!
have the Clippers & Lakers been swept yet??
LOL…come on man…game 1 is tonight!
May 14th, 2012 at 5:57 am
Speaking of guys who should never have been cut, add Sterling Moore to the list.
May 14th, 2012 at 5:58 am
They still playing basketball? When’s that over with?
May 14th, 2012 at 5:58 am
Criner is from Vegas.
West Coast dude, so hopefully he can thrive more with the Raiders than if he were drafted by some East Coast team.
May 14th, 2012 at 5:59 am
I’m very encouraged to read that Darren McFadden’s making full cuts and doing well in minicamp. A healthy DMC = 2012 AFC West Championship.
May 14th, 2012 at 6:00 am
Marley had some good info on a UDFA Corner named Black, who runs a 4.3 and played against Criner. I have high hopes for this kid making the team, Sterling Moore style.
May 14th, 2012 at 6:03 am
371.guest123 Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 5:57 am
Speaking of guys who should never have been cut, add Sterling Moore to the list.
I still agree with this!
May 14th, 2012 at 6:17 am
I’m not counting on any of our rookies to do anything this year. I think we added depth & competition this offseason.
still think the Raiders are going 10-6 minimum this season, AFC West champs
May 14th, 2012 at 6:21 am
I’m not going to sit here and predict how some late rounder or undrafted kids are going to rip it up in the NFL when we haven’t even got thru OTA’s , camp & preseason.
All I want to hear for the next 3 months is that the team is working hard and these dudes are staying out of trouble
Really, our season depends on Carson Palmer & Darren McFadden. Defensively, probably Rolando McClain & Tommy Kelly.
May 14th, 2012 at 6:22 am
“I was very pleased with JaMarcus’ finish in his career here,” Knapp said. “In his last six games – keep in mind, that the year that we were here, he went through three play-callers; Lane Kiffin, myself and Tom Cable. That’s tough on anybody to play. He, really, the last six games played at a pretty high level. He had almost a 90 (passer) rating.
“So, he wasn’t as established as Carson (Palmer), but I was pleased to see the growth and, unfortunately, the staff got blown up and had to be readjusted. So, I couldn’t see the development continue.”
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Yeah sure, Greg. JaMoron was on the way to being a superstar. If only you would have had a chance to ‘develop’ him. Whatever you say.
Another warning sign that Knapp doesn’t have a clue.
Has Knapp ever headed a high powered passing attack or prolific offense ?
Ever been a winner ?
Didn’t the Raids already relieve him of play calling duties and send him packing before ?
I guess he can’t be that bad as he keeps landing jobs somehow. At top dollar too.
I must be missing something.
But I don’t like this guy.
Don’t believe in him. Don’t like his style or the ZBS.
I know now, beyond any shadow of a doubt, that JaMoron would not and could not have succeeded in the NFL even under the best of circumstances. He’s too stupid and lazy.
If Knapp doesn’t know that, we could be in trouble.
If the offense stagnates or takes a step backwards, this could be a very long season.
Gregory freaking dirt Knapp. Pffffft.
May 14th, 2012 at 6:23 am
http://www.contracostatimes.com/raiders/ci_20612421/monte-poole-oakland-raiders-rookie-receiver-juron-criner
So if Criner is challenging for a spot and possible playing time…who goes? Just going off the article. But many I have talked to about this kid have said that he’s a steal! Of course, he played in the Pac 12 but hey…
May 14th, 2012 at 6:25 am
@377,
Mostly I agree. But I have hopes that Criner can make an instant impact out of the gate. The Wide Receiver pecking order isn’t established and there’s plenty of room for an upstart possession receiver to work the seams and make an impact right away.
@378,
I agree that our season is depending on the health of CP3 and DMC.
But TK and RoMac aren’t the keys to the defense. The coaching is more than anything else.
May 14th, 2012 at 6:26 am
So if Criner is challenging for a spot and possible playing time…who goes?
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Murphy ~ sayonara
May 14th, 2012 at 6:29 am
It’s an exciting time to go into this season knowing that defensively, other teams can’t go back to old tape and figure us out defensively.
We made it easy to gameplan against us offensively. A cliff notes version review a half hour before the game and the other team was ready.
Now our defense is going to have other coaches scratching their heads wondering what the heck happened to us, it’s chess being played now, not checkers.
May 14th, 2012 at 6:37 am
I liked Murphy because I felt he got robbed on that opening night when we should have ended the Charger’s streak at 11, but…won’t cry if he goes!
May 14th, 2012 at 6:45 am
Gregory freaking dirt Knapp. Pffffft.
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@ RM99
I was sold on Greg Knapp before he opened his mouth about JaMarcus. bad move. Those comments aren’t going to win him over with many Raider fans. I’m still ok with his offense.
run-run-pass. nothing cutesy. sort of predictable.
boring. run to set up the pass. stresses fundamentals & teamwork though. play disciplined football. We have the players now to get it done in Knapp’s offense, whereas we didn’t before. No more scholarships with the owner forcing certain plays or players onto the field. we’ll be fine
Also, please remember that when Allen was hired as Head Coach…almost all of the decent coordinators had been hired away by other teams and we were denied permission to interview several candidates DA was interested in. If Knapp doesn’t get it done, he’ll be fired in short order. trust that
May 14th, 2012 at 6:49 am
TK and RoMac aren’t the keys to the defense
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@G123
I named these two players, because they could use the most improvement imo.
Houston, ShoNasty, Bryant & Tollefson will be fine.
Huff, Branch, Curry & Wheeler will be fine.
jury still out on the CB’s.
ultimately, if we’re going to stuff the run & rush the passer… Kelly & McClain need to not only be team leaders, but dominant players. Both have been given a vote of confidence by the coaching staff. We’ll see what happens
May 14th, 2012 at 6:54 am
What’s weird about the Knapp quotes about Jamarcus, is that he praises him for how well he played at the end of the year, a year in which Knapp was relieved of play-calling duties before Jamarcus started improving.
Not really the best sell job on yourself there Gregg.
May 14th, 2012 at 6:56 am
@G123
our defense is crap.
The rookies we really need to step up are Burris, Crawford, Bilukidi, Stupar, etc
not worried about whether Criner is the 4th, 5th or 6th WR on the depth chart right now for a RUN-FIRST team
May 14th, 2012 at 7:00 am
@RRS,
I think the others on defense who you say are “fine” have just as many question marks and will all have to adapt to filling new roles/responsibilities in Tarver/Allen’s defense. I don’t take past performance as any strong indicator positive or negative going into this training camp.
Lot to prove for everyone not just TK and RoMac, but we’ll see.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:02 am
Carson Palmer will be on “The Dan Patrick Show” within the hour in case any of u are interested.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:03 am
I agree that the rookies are going to be solid depth and probably nothing more in 2012. But that is going to be important because the one thing you can count on is injuries.
As for the defense being crap, it was certainly crap last year. Let’s give this team and coaching staff a chance before we call them crap this year. They probably won’t be a top tier defense this year, but I’ll take an improvement to mediocre/below avg.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:05 am
Lot to prove for everyone not just TK and RoMac
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Agreed, G123
I expect us to be middle of the pack in terms of rushing the QB, stuffing the run & defending the pass.
there will be a transition/adjustment period.
Next year, assuming Tarver sticks, we’ll be able to add a few more pieces to the personnel puzzle & the heldover players will hit the ground running in WK1 of 2013
crawl before you walk, walk before you run.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:06 am
FIRE KNAPPPPPPPP!
May 14th, 2012 at 7:07 am
As for the defense being crap, it was certainly crap last year. Let’s give this team and coaching staff a chance before we call them crap this year. They probably won’t be a top tier defense this year, but I’ll take an improvement to mediocre/below avg.
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I meant the defense is crap, RIGHT NOW
not predicting it will be crap from September thru January
sorry for the confusion
May 14th, 2012 at 7:08 am
FIRE KNAPPPPPPPP!
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@Dakota
sorry bro – you’re not first in line
go back and read the comments section from when he was first re-hired
May 14th, 2012 at 7:09 am
I think the Georgia State kid will make the biggest impact as a rookie.
Criner, Burris and Bergstrom may help more down the road, but getting after the QB is an easier transition than playing the slot, being an everydown O-lineman, or a instinctive LB.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:10 am
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Lak….I mean LA KINGS!!!!!!
May 14th, 2012 at 7:11 am
395.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:08 am
FIRE KNAPPPPPPPP!
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@Dakota
sorry bro – you’re not first in line
go back and read the comments section from when he was first re-hired
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You go look it up for us….I think I was the first to say it that day.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:12 am
397.Dakota Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:10 am
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Lak….I mean LA KINGS!!!!!!
Must be hard for teh Staple’s crew to switch all the time! With all 3 LA teams who just so happened to all share Staples Center…I give them credit!
May 14th, 2012 at 7:13 am
And props to LA! Dodgers, Lakers, Kings, Clippers! I think they are making it easier for an NFL team to come on in!
May 14th, 2012 at 7:14 am
Give me Gregg Knapp over Hue Jackson any day of the week.
Hue would have found some way to take ALL THE CREDIT for whatever success Jamarcus had.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:14 am
Hopefully Knapp kept a copy of Gary Kubiak’s playbook and learned a few things about play-calling down there, that’s a balanced offense.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:16 am
@Dakota
check out the comments here
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/01/30/fassel-gone-knapp-invited-back/
May 14th, 2012 at 7:17 am
@Dakota
please check out the comments here, as well
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/01/31/nfl-network-knapp-a-done-deal/
May 14th, 2012 at 7:17 am
I’d like for all our draft picks to have a great camp and win jobs, but realistically, maybe half of them are making the final roster.
Not as high on Christo from GA St as others. Played in a lesser conference and didn’t dominate. Shades of MM34?
May 14th, 2012 at 7:18 am
And props to LA! Dodgers, Lakers, Kings, Clippers! I think they are making it easier for an NFL team to come on in!
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As long as it’s NOT the Raiders!
May 14th, 2012 at 7:18 am
391.guest123 Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:03 am
They probably won’t be a top tier defense this year, but I’ll take an improvement to mediocre/below avg.
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I’ll take mediocre/below avg. for this yr. cuz I think the Raiders were far from that last season.
“Mediocre/below avg.” finds a way to make ONE DAM STOP against Detroit, Buffalo, and SD in the 2nd half to win division. “Mediocre” would be a nice step up imo.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Carson Palmer on next on Dan Patrick.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:21 am
Bilukidi did lead his team in sacks both years.
10 sacks in 2 years for a DT is not bad. Dominant? Probably not.
I still think his skill set (or supposed skill set since I haven’t logged too many minutes reviewing Georgia State film) more easily translates to the NFL.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:22 am
Carson Palmer on next on Dan Patrick.
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@DJG
can you please fill us in with the highlights?
I’m at work. thank you
May 14th, 2012 at 7:24 am
406.guest123 Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:18 am
And props to LA! Dodgers, Lakers, Kings, Clippers! I think they are making it easier for an NFL team to come on in!
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As long as it’s NOT the Raiders!
I agree! That is why I said an NFL team!
May 14th, 2012 at 7:24 am
I’d like for all our draft picks to have a great camp and win jobs, but realistically, maybe half of them are making the final roster.
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I agree. Out of 6 drafted kids and 13 undrafted, I think maybe 8 or 9 make the final 53
More than likely practice squad candidates
May 14th, 2012 at 7:25 am
Damn shame Matt Kemp pulled his hammy (sarcasm)
May 14th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Palmer just said Jon Kitna was one of the “all time greats” as far as a mentor. Raiders are a “true organization”. “Since the passing of the late great Al Davis things in Oakland have changed drastically”.
Patrick said Carson told him “I’ve got to be done at 27 after. I’m the QB. I can’t be late for first day of OTA’s today”.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:30 am
Got to watch Verlander yesterday (man he is awesome).
First priority for the A’s, should be to get rid of Napeleon Dynamite (Sogard).
Forget hitting above the Mendoza line, his OBP is below the Mendoza line!!!!
May 14th, 2012 at 7:31 am
Patrick asked Palmer if he watched football on Sunday (when retired) at home with friends with beer and nachos?”
Palmer said “yeah I did” but he couldn’t get Dish net. where he lived so he’d go to his friends house and his wife would cook them food and he’d sit around with his friends and watch football all day on Sunday.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:33 am
413.Just Fire Baby Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:25 am
Damn shame Matt Kemp pulled his hammy (sarcasm)
LOL…gotta love what he does though! Just like how Brandon Inge is for the A’s!
May 14th, 2012 at 7:33 am
415.Just Fire Baby Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:30 am
Got to watch Verlander yesterday (man he is awesome).
First priority for the A’s, should be to get rid of Napeleon Dynamite (Sogard).
Forget hitting above the Mendoza line, his OBP is below the Mendoza line!!!!
And possibly Barton!
May 14th, 2012 at 7:34 am
Short interview with Palmer. In addition to what I mentioned above, they talked about how rookie QB’s get thrown into the fire right away now.
That was about it.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:35 am
One of the semis probably beat me to it but I just read that former Jax java tackle Kevin Haslam signed a 1 year deal with.the raiders. Anyone know anything about him?
Tortoise go to work. Have a good day nation!
May 14th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Listening to Ray Fosse and the A’s broadcast is beyond brutal.
When I watch the A’s, 90% of the time I listen to the opposing teams broadcast, but yesterday’s game on the package only offered the home broadcast.
I watch and listen to almost every teams broadcast, and the A’s team is either at the bottom or damn near close.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:36 am
3 rookies I’d be surprised if they don’t make the team:
Burris – depth
Criner – situational starter
Bergstrom – starter
and UDFA’s I hope make the cut:
Conroy Black CB
Dominique Hamilton DT
Aaron Henry S
Thomas Mayo WR
May 14th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Jags- gotta go to work
May 14th, 2012 at 7:38 am
Sorry for the random baseball musings…..but hey at least it’s not politics!!!!
Raider On
May 14th, 2012 at 7:41 am
421.Just Fire Baby Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Listening to Ray Fosse and the A’s broadcast is beyond brutal.
When I watch the A’s, 90% of the time I listen to the opposing teams broadcast, but yesterday’s game on the package only offered the home broadcast.
I watch and listen to almost every teams broadcast, and the A’s team is either at the bottom or damn near close.
A’s broadcasts went downhill after King passed!
May 14th, 2012 at 7:43 am
Oakland Sports in general never were the same after the great Bill King passed.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Former Jaguars tackle Kevin Haslam tweeted that he signed with the Raiders. His agent says it’s a one-year contract. The 6-foot-5, 304-pound Haslam played five games in 2010 after signing as an undrafted rookie out of Rutgers. He had a season-ending knee injury in training camp last season.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/13/SP2L1OHGQN.DTL#ixzz1ur5X1yGQ
May 14th, 2012 at 7:49 am
Palmer just said Jon Kitna was one of the “all time greats” as far as a mentor
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didn’t do much for Tony Romo!
May 14th, 2012 at 7:51 am
Former Jaguars tackle Kevin Haslam tweeted that he signed with the Raiders. His agent says it’s a one-year contract. The 6-foot-5, 304-pound Haslam played five games in 2010 after signing as an undrafted rookie out of Rutgers.
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thanks man!
appreciate the info
May 14th, 2012 at 7:51 am
426.guest123 Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:43 am
Oakland Sports in general never were the same after the great Bill King passed.
That is true! That famous holy roller game broadcast at the end will always stick with me! “Get your big utt outta here. And he does!” LOL, gotta love it!
May 14th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Wow Bosh is the Chad Schilens of Basketball.
May 14th, 2012 at 7:59 am
Here are the locks at O-Line imo
Veldheer
Carlisle
Wiz II
Brisiel
Barnes
Bergstrom
Barksdale
that leaves these guys competing for 2 or 3 roster spots:
Kevin Haslam
Zach Hurd
Dan Knapp
Colin Miller
Lucas Nix
Alex Parsons
Ed Wang
May 14th, 2012 at 8:01 am
Wow Bosh is the Chad Schilens of Basketball.
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@CJL
sorry bro, but you stole that from me
I’ve been saying that about Bynum for like 2 years now
May 14th, 2012 at 8:03 am
For some reason, I still don’t think Barnes is a ‘lock’ despite his perceived versatility. I think he flat out sucks and was disappointed that he was ever re-signed. Training camp will prove Barnes worth.
May 14th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Here are the locks at D-Line imo
ShoNasty
Seymour
Kelly
Houston
Bryant
Tollefson
that leaves these guys competing for 2 or 3 roster spots:
Christo Bilukidi
Mason Brodine
Jack Crawford
Jamie Cumbie
Hall Davis
Dominique Hamilton
Travis Ivey
May 14th, 2012 at 8:07 am
Here are the locks at LB imo
McClain
Curry
Wheeler
Burris
that leaves these guys competing for 2 or 3 roster spots:
Kaelin Burnett
Travis Goethel
Carl Ihenacho
Mario Kurn
Nathan Stupar
May 14th, 2012 at 8:10 am
Here are the locks at DB imo
Bartell
Spencer
Huff
Branch
that leaves these guys competing for 5 or 6 roster spots:
Conroy Black
Chimdi Chekwa
Matt Giordano
Aaron Henry
Terrail Lambert
Pat Lee
Bryan McCann
Mike Mitchell
Chaz Powell
Curtis Taylor
Brandon Underwood
DeMarcus Van Dyke
May 14th, 2012 at 8:13 am
429.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:51 am
Former Jaguars tackle Kevin Haslam tweeted that he signed with the Raiders. His agent says it’s a one-year contract. The 6-foot-5, 304-pound Haslam played five games in 2010 after signing as an undrafted rookie out of Rutgers.
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thanks man!
appreciate the info
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I love the way Reggie is building competition on the o-line. This guy was drafted in 2010, did not start, no stats but he may still have potential to make a team. Low risk may have high reward. Focused on an area of need that we have on the o-line.
May 14th, 2012 at 8:15 am
@G123
I’m not a fan of Barnes, but he can play LT & RT, has experience in the zbs and a ton of starting experience as well. Signed a cheap 1-year deal for “starter money” , but that doesn’t mean he’s a lock to start. I just think he’s a lock to make the final 53 man roster
May 14th, 2012 at 8:18 am
that is one thing I love about the zone blocking system for RB’s & O-Liners:
it doesn’t require a bunch of highly touted players who were drafted in the first 3 rounds or guys we had to overpay in free agency.
you just have to be a “system fit” and do your job, which is exactly why Matt Leinart was signed, as well. Problem is he hasn’t doen his job all that well in the past, but I guess those 13 pass attempts in the last 2 years under Knapp in Houston don’t tell us all he’s capable of either.
bring on the competition!!
May 14th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Knapp said the Raiders possess more talent offensively now than they did during his first stint, with the exception of tight end, a position that needs “growth,” he said.
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so what happens if the Raiders don’t see enough growth between now & September??
Jeremy Shockey, Visanthe Shiancoe or Bo Scaife?
best available UFA TE’s per spotrac
May 14th, 2012 at 8:27 am
Carson Palmer: Raiders, Bengals both won in last year’s trade
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/14/carson-palmer-raiders-bengals-both-won-in-last-years-trade/
May 14th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:38 am
Sorry for the random baseball musings…..but hey at least it’s not politics!!!!
Raider On
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
I hate baseball!
May 14th, 2012 at 8:43 am
whats up, O?
hope you treated your lady right for Mother’s Day!
May 14th, 2012 at 8:44 am
569.Dakota Says:
January 31st, 2012 at 1:10 pm
The Knapp hiring is a huge downer. I was getting pretty excited about coach Allen and the new regime, but this decision is like a kick in the gut. Knapp was just awful here, and I don’t see anything on his resume since then that inspires any confidence that he is suddenly a good coordinator. Our only hope is that they keep Saunders around for when Knapp falls on his face like last time.
Fukin bummer.
May 14th, 2012 at 8:44 am
Good day Nation.
Green Party Rules!
Long Live ODB!!
May 14th, 2012 at 8:47 am
RR,
I always treat her and the other ladies in my life well. Nothing special for mothers day. I don’t believe in that stuff.
May 14th, 2012 at 8:49 am
RR,
If I’m going to celebrate all the special days here, I will go broke.
May 14th, 2012 at 8:50 am
447.Raider O Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:47 am
RR,
I always treat her and the other ladies in my life well. Nothing special for mothers day. I don’t believe in that stuff.
++++++++++++++++++++++++
You didn’t whip out the Bushmaster 5000?
May 14th, 2012 at 8:53 am
LOL Dakota.
I can’t ask people to be shaved when I’m as hairy as a gorilla.
May 14th, 2012 at 8:56 am
I like Barnes too as a backup, but I don’t think he should start. Barksdale and the 26 YO rookie should compete for RT with Barnes IMO.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:02 am
The rook will focus on Lg.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:02 am
GO CLIPPERS!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:03 am
The rookie is playing LG…..Going to take Carlisle’s spot.
It will be up to Bark to beat out the Human Penalty Machine Barnes.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Way to win a game 7 lil clippers.. 1st time ever
May 14th, 2012 at 9:05 am
First time 2 LA teams make the second round in like forever…it would be funny if the 2 make the WCF! But…
May 14th, 2012 at 9:06 am
He played RT in college.
You People complained when Al moved players to new positions, but now you are OK with it. Odd?!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:07 am
Hwnrdr,
What’s up brother? Fakers will lose to the Thunder.
Go Clippers!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:08 am
It can still happen. There’s a reason they play the games.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Barnes = HPM.
Concise Dakota.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:08 am
I rather have CC start al LG over Barnes starting at RT.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:10 am
458.Raider O Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:07 am
Hwnrdr,
What’s up brother? Fakers will lose to the Thunder.
Go Clippers!
Way to have confidence in your team!
But what everyone has to remember…never count The Lakers out! But dam, we miss Odom coming off the bench!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:10 am
He played right & left. But he by his own admission doesnt have the lateral quickness to deal with speedy edge rushers in the nfl.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:11 am
By the way…Good Morning O! It’s good here in the Bay! How’s things in SD?
May 14th, 2012 at 9:13 am
462. I miss the triangle.. This yrs O has been tuff to watch at times. Theres no natural 2nd options. Except for 3s
May 14th, 2012 at 9:13 am
I hope clippers beat the spurms and meet my Lakers so artest can punk that soft azz ginger and mamba can light it up in home and away games. Clippers suck cak.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:14 am
It’s been very nice the last few days. Warm but not hot.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:16 am
Btw Hwnrdr, I don’t think the Clippers can beat SAS.
Fire Del Negro!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:16 am
Christo Bilukidi makes a big impression
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/14/SP2L1OHGQN.DTL
May 14th, 2012 at 9:20 am
468.Raider O Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:16 am
Btw Hwnrdr, I don’t think the Clippers can beat SAS.
Fire Del Negro!
LOL, funny is I think he stays by that 27 point come back in game 1. I know Memphis is kicking themsleves now!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:22 am
I think it’s going to be the Thunder and Spurs for the WCF. The Heat will win the East.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:24 am
I always treat her and the other ladies in my life well. Nothing special for mothers day. I don’t believe in that stuff.
If I’m going to celebrate all the special days here, I will go broke.
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Raider O,
surprised her at work on Friday with:
gift card to her favorite decorating store
mom’s day card
2 dozen red roses
dozen bagels from Panera Bread for her to share with the other ladies at her work
grilled some chicken & veggies after church on Sunday so she wouldn’t have to cook.
how much work or money is that?? not much
and it’s only once a year bro.
you own your own business, so I venture to guess you make more money than me.
just a tightwad like Al Davis with his coaches???
May 14th, 2012 at 9:25 am
I hope not. We need a vet HC with good experience. Del Negro needs more time, but this team is ready to win now.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:26 am
The Heat will win the East.
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I hope you’re right, but they always seem to have trouble with Boston..
Thunder, Spurs, Boston & Miami will be the final 4
May 14th, 2012 at 9:26 am
471. Bold
May 14th, 2012 at 9:26 am
My kids made my wife breakfast in the morning and I cleaned the house! I mean, the whole 9 yards! She kept saying that by doing that I wanted something more, like a night out or something, and I told her, hey, you’re not my mom! You’re their mom! But relax, this is your day!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:28 am
We signed another T with some experiance. Nice
May 14th, 2012 at 9:28 am
RR,
Good for you brother. You are One Romantic Dude.
I didn’t save enough money to open a business by spending my money.
I’m a tightwad like Al and damn proud of it.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:29 am
And it was a good day for all of us! My mom hs stage 3 Alzheimers and for a split moment while talking to her, she remembered who I was! Couldn’t ask for anything more
May 14th, 2012 at 9:30 am
http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Seven-Free-Agents/c78a12cd-3dd7-4515-81a1-5fe4b0054e39
The Oakland Raiders on Monday signed seven free agents, K/P Eddy Carmona, DE Wayne Dorsey, TE Kyle Efaw, T Kevin Haslam, CB LeQuan Lewis, FB TréShawn Robinson and WR Travionte Session, all of whom participated on a tryout basis in the team’s rookie mini-camp this weekend.
Eddy Carmona (5-10, 203) P/K – Harding: A native of Monterrey, Mexico, grew up in Arkansas and played at Central Arkansas until transferring to Harding prior to his senior campaign, 2011. Last season, handled both punting (38.3 avg.) and kicking duties for his team, hitting 46-of-49 PATs and 10-of-13 field goals, including 3-for-4 from 50-plus range.
Wayne Dorsey (6-6, 272) DE – Mississippi: Played two years at Mississippi after transferring from Gulf Coast Community College. As a senior, started six games and recorded a team-high three sacks despite having season cut short due to a broken arm sustained against Alabama.
Kyle Efaw (6-4, 247) TE – Boise State: Played four years at Boise State, seeing action in 53 games and recording 103 receptions for 1,269 yards and 13 touchdowns. Played in all 13 games with eight starts as a senior, totaling 31 receptions for 264 yards and a career-high seven touchdowns.
Kevin Haslam (6-5, 304) T – Rutgers: Another former basketball player as a 195-pound senior in high school, saw action at both guard and tackle as a college offensive lineman, and started the final 26 games of his career. Signed with Jacksonville as a non-drafted free agent in 2010, then missed the 2011 NFL campaign with a knee injury.
LeQuan Lewis (5-11, 187) CB – Arizona State: In training camp with the Tennessee Titans last season after signing as an undrafted free agent. Played two years at both cornerback and wide receiver at Arizona State, seeing action in 22 games and recording one interception.
TréShawn Robinson (5-11, 246) FB – Idaho: A four-year letterman as a linebacker, started at least one game each season. Led the Vandals in 2011 with 117 tackles as a 12-game starter, including a career-high 20 stops against Utah State. Also registered a pair of sacks and four forced fumbles as a senior.
Travionte Session (6-2, 191) WR – Nevada: Played in 42 games in four years at Nevada, hauling in 71 passes for 978 yards and six touchdowns. Recorded 23 catches for 291 yards with one touchdown as a senior last season.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:31 am
@ Hwnrdr
kudos to you, bro!
I’ve only been married for 5 years now, but I learned pretty early on that when you make your wife happy, she wants to make you happy
if you make her feel unappreciated, get ready for a cold shower.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:31 am
I’m sorry to hear that Hwnrdr. I know how hard that can be. I’m glad you and the family had a great day.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Kobe going to mind fuccck westbrook artest is already mind fukkkin harden. Bynum and gasol>ibaku and Perkins. Thunder gettin a reality check
May 14th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Morning RR, O, Duck, hwnrdr, KK, Nation.!
Who is faster, Criner or Zach Miller?
May 14th, 2012 at 9:34 am
The Oakland Raiders on Monday signed seven free agents, K/P Eddy Carmona, DE Wayne Dorsey, TE Kyle Efaw, T Kevin Haslam, CB LeQuan Lewis, FB TréShawn Robinson and WR Travionte Session, all of whom participated on a tryout basis in the team’s rookie mini-camp this weekend.
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thanks, Duck!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:34 am
481.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:31 am
@ Hwnrdr
kudos to you, bro!
I’ve only been married for 5 years now, but I learned pretty early on that when you make your wife happy, she wants to make you happy
if you make her feel unappreciated, get ready for a cold shower.
482.Raider O Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:31 am
I’m sorry to hear that Hwnrdr. I know how hard that can be. I’m glad you and the family had a great day.
Well, with me, I feel the same way! It is afterall, a two way street!
O, thanks, it was hard when i experienced it with my mom in 2010 for teh first time, but I learned to accept that neither I, nor any of my family members can really do anything about it!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:34 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:24 am
I always treat her and the other ladies in my life well. Nothing special for mothers day. I don’t believe in that stuff.
If I’m going to celebrate all the special days here, I will go broke.
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Raider O,
surprised her at work on Friday with:
gift card to her favorite decorating store
mom’s day card
2 dozen red roses
dozen bagels from Panera Bread for her to share with the other ladies at her work
grilled some chicken & veggies after church on Sunday so she wouldn’t have to cook.
how much work or money is that?? not much
and it’s only once a year bro.
you own your own business, so I venture to guess you make more money than me.
just a tightwad like Al Davis with his coaches???
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Well, you were succesful in making half the blog feel like they didn’t get the mom’s in there life jack squat. well done
May 14th, 2012 at 9:35 am
484.The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Morning RR, O, Duck, hwnrdr, KK, Nation.!
Who is faster, Criner or Zach Miller?
What’s up Raccoon?
May 14th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Btw, western men are more romantic that ME men.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Thunder gettin a reality check
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OKC had 3 games rest compared to the Lakers.
Lakers just slumped in, by besting Denver in 1 qtr of the last series. You don’t have a convincing argument as to why they’ll defeat OKC, but if they manage to win Game 1 anything can happen. momentum in basketball is HUGE
May 14th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Raccoon!!!
Griner is faster. He has football speed.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:38 am
whats up, HB?
how did you enjoy turkey hunting?
any luck?
May 14th, 2012 at 9:39 am
483. Haha nice
May 14th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Nice work RRS to detail a plan for Mother’s day and follow thru. The rest of you need to take notes.
I asked the wife what I could get her to make her day, and she asked for the impossible. She wanted a calm, quiet, drama-free day relaxing in PJ’s with the 4 kids. Only way I could make that happen is doing out the “timeouts”, and being a cricus clown to my 6 mo old girl. Oh well nothing is perfect, it’s the thought that counts.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Agreed with O,
Criner has football speed. he’ll be fine as long as he can digest the playbook, catch the football and run routes.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Hwnrdr,
I can’t do it. My father passed away in 06, and I’m still learning to get over it. I’m a control freak, so not having control over the situation scares me and puts me in panic mode.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:40 am
490.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Thunder gettin a reality check
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OKC had 3 games rest compared to the Lakers.
Lakers just slumped in, by besting Denver in 1 qtr of the last series. You don’t have a convincing argument as to why they’ll defeat OKC, but if they manage to win Game 1 anything can happen. momentum in basketball is HUGE
Also remember that they are still a very young team. We did beat them this year also! And, one weeks rest can either be godo or bad!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Marks hair,
If you are going to make predictions, bold is the way to go.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Criner*
May 14th, 2012 at 9:43 am
The Lakers didnt slump in. If the Lake show takes game 1 okc better worry.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:44 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:38 am
whats up, HB?
how did you enjoy turkey hunting?
any luck?
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hey man, very dissapointed I did not get to get out! having a 3 year old is pretty demanding. no one told me this lol
I don’t know if I told you but the wife got me a muzzleloader for my birthday. (I have no clue how to use it) lol I just bought all the ammo and cleaning stuff. 120 bucks ouch! Maybe when I’m in your neck of the woods for a Cheifs game you can show me how to spear hunt. Did you have any luck?
May 14th, 2012 at 9:44 am
496.Raider O Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Hwnrdr,
I can’t do it. My father passed away in 06, and I’m still learning to get over it. I’m a control freak, so not having control over the situation scares me and puts me in panic mode.
I hear ya! But, sad to say, my mom kinda did it to herself. After she retired, all she did was lay down and watch tv! 6 years ago, I pleaded with her to do crossword puzzles, etc so that her mind will still function! She refused! She believe that because her sister passed on from Alzheimers that she will too! So, after breaking down in 2010 after a reality check from her situation, I’ve learned to accept it and cope! Believe me, just from her knowing who I was, even for a moment, mad eme smile….and cry at the same time!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:44 am
I asked the wife what I could get her to make her day, and she asked for the impossible. She wanted a calm, quiet, drama-free day relaxing in PJ’s with the 4 kids. Only way I could make that happen is doing out the “timeouts”, and being a cricus clown to my 6 mo old girl. Oh well nothing is perfect, it’s the thought that counts
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@G123
LOL, hey man my son is almost 18 months old and i’m still dancing to Barney, making faces like a circus clown & chasing him around the house like a wild animal
he’s got so much energy. Have no clue whats in store when we add more to the family [yikes!]
May 14th, 2012 at 9:45 am
498. I was being sarcastic.. You picked teams who were favorites to win for months
May 14th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
Arkansas gas prices drop by 30 cents since April.
Can someone tell me why gas is about $4.50/gal in the Bay area?
May 14th, 2012 at 9:46 am
So we’re getting closer to that Thunder-Heat finals.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:46 am
505.DMAC Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
Arkansas gas prices drop by 30 cents since April.
Can someone tell me why gas is about $4.50/gal in the Bay area?
Good Morning DMAC! It’s because this is the Bay!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:48 am
hwnrdr Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:46 am
505.DMAC Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Morning/afternoon peoples!
Arkansas gas prices drop by 30 cents since April.
Can someone tell me why gas is about $4.50/gal in the Bay area?
Good Morning DMAC! It’s because this is the Bay!
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But why?
I need answers.
lol
May 14th, 2012 at 9:48 am
love to see Celtics/Thunder
one more ring for the old timers!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:48 am
Where is this “Dave” who showed up just long enough to flame me the other day? Not “Raiderdave” but just plain “Dave.” Probably just a temporary handle? If you’re their and want to debate something “Dave” I’m all ears.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:49 am
505. Because monoplies dont have to be fair.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:49 am
Good luck with the growing family RRS. It’s a lot of work, but worth it and your young enough to enjoy it. At my age, it’s sometimes tough. lol@Barney songs. I’m not out of those woods yet.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:49 am
Good Morning Raider Nation!!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Mark,
Me too.
LMAO
May 14th, 2012 at 9:50 am
FK boston!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Hwnrdr Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:35 am
484.The Realist Dirty Raccoon Says:
May 14th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Morning RR, O, Duck, hwnrdr, KK, Nation.!
Who is faster, Criner or Zach Miller?
What’s up Raccoon?
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Same ol my Raider brother.
So, O,RR, if Criner is faster than Miller, and can grasp the nuances of the NFL he looks like an outstanding pick. I am really starting to warm up to our WR group. More, DHB, Ford, Criner??
This is the first year in a few I really don’t think we “need” a vet WR for these guys. Maybe a vet TE though.
May 14th, 2012 at 9:51 am
new post
May 14th, 2012 at 9:53 am
Did you have any luck?
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@HB
well since I have to work full-time, i’m sort of limited to a weekend hunter. Then Sundays I go to church and teach Sunday School for 30 high school kids. So really, once a week during turkey season. Then one of those Saturdays my wife had a 10am bridal shower to attend. frustrating. Didn’t see anything but hens in my first few outings. Everybody else in the family was killing big gobblers during the week. was starting to wonder if I’d strike out. Saturday (May 5th?) I went out and it was all or nothing. morning broke and I heard gobblin’ quite a ways away. Never like to leave the place I set up that early when turkeys can see you before they fly down into the field. Decided to do it anyway and was able to sneal up on one. Killed probably a 19-21 pounder with an 11 inch beard. no spurs! (broke them off, fighting?). probably a 2 years old turkey, very tender. I am pleased. Always love to have meat in the freezer, from animals I killed!
May 14th, 2012 at 9:54 am
Fired one up, time to mow the lawn in a stoned rage