Video: Raiders’ Rolando McClain caught on tape during incident
By Jon Becker
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 5:03 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Video purportedly of the incident that landed Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain in trouble earlier this year has surfaced.
WAAY 31 television in Huntsville, Ala. obtained the video, which is included in in their online report Wednesday.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Just a warning that this video contains offensive language.
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May 16th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Jhill
Thug ethics are killing us.
May 16th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Is this version the Directors cut? Or, does it at least have the bloopers, at the end when the credits roll?
May 16th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
Slowlondo McCheesy has had a history of this behavior dating all the way back to his college days. Thuggish, hood rat, stupid, moronic, dense, borderline retarded, call it whatever you want.
It has no place in the new organization. You see how many LBs they have in camp this year? There is a good shot he could be gone this year.
May 16th, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Suck in Leinart haters. ESPN poll voted Leinart the best backup QB in the AFC West
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest
May 16th, 2012 at 5:30 pm
I understand why Raider fans are attempting to defend Slow or at least downplay the significance of this ‘incident’.
No one wants the 8th overall pick in the draft turn out to be a bust due to immaturity, lack of commitment or character issues.
No one wants to see Slow perform poorly on Sundays.
Yet that’s exactly what the Raids have gotten out of Slow so far.
We’ve seen the lack of hustle. We’ve seen the incredibly inept Stafford whiff at the most crucial, game determining time.
We’ve got to wonder why Slow needed an entire week away from practice and the team to supposedly attend a funeral, only to be arrested for this absurd thuggery.
This kind of nonsense is intolerable and indefensible.
Now we’ve got to deal with the very real possibility that Slow will be suspended and not be available to play.
And on top of all that, there’s now also the durability and health concerns.
Can Slow turn it around ? Sure.
Will he turn it around ? I wouldn’t bet on it.
At this point, Slow should be regarded as a complete bust. He is not a player the Raids can count on for making any contribution.
Slow was drafted to be the cornerstone of the defense.
He’s been nothing but an immense disappointment.
My guess is that even if he is found not guilty and somehow manages to avoid a suspension, we’ll see the same lackluster play or maybe even a trip to the IR list.
I’ve moved on from Slow. Unless there’s a near miraculous turn of events, it’s probably in the Raids best interest to do so as well.
We’ve got to accept the reality that stories and careers that start out like this rarely turn out well.
Raids need reliable contributors, not headaches.
May 16th, 2012 at 5:32 pm
When is his rookie deal done??
May 16th, 2012 at 5:37 pm
I will grant that Pryor is likely the best 3rd stringer in the AFC West
May 16th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Well all I can say is I told you guys we should have drafted Jason Pierre Paul!
May 16th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
for loving freak athletes, Davis passed on guys like Pierre Paul, Megatron, and Adrian Peterson – some of the wildest freak athletes the last 10 years.
May 16th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
We’ve got to accept the reality that stories and careers that start out like this rarely turn out well.
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With maybe the exception of Ray Lewis.
May 16th, 2012 at 5:48 pm
99,
I have not seen one person justify McClain actions that night.
He clearly could have made better decisions..
But to jump all the way to he needs to be cut is not good business. The only way he needs to be cut is if he is not one of the 5 best LBs on the team. It’s as simple as that. I have a hard time believing that we all of a sudden have 3 LBs on the team better than 55. And that’s not to say he is some pro bowler or anything. But I haven’t seen anything to suggest Goethel or some converted rookie are better options in the middle of our defense than 55.
May 16th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
alex7 Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
for loving freak athletes, Davis passed on guys like Pierre Paul, Megatron, and Adrian Peterson – some of the wildest freak athletes the last 10 years.
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Al had an eye for mediocrity.
May 16th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
J hill
Would you rather have a guy that’s focus is the team or himself. He wasn’t doing what he was supposed to be doing that night. Supporting his family.
May 16th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
JHill
rational, unemotional talk like yours is rarely welcomed in here
Agreed that it makes little sense to cut Rolando until we find a guy that’s at least average at MLB.
It won’t take much, but right now we don’t have that luxury yet.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
IMO. This is wake up call. He will be a BEAST this season. He has a lot to prove this season if for nothing more then to quiet his critics. I hope he will learn and grow from this and become the next Ray Lewis. Then again I am home and high as a kite so ………
May 16th, 2012 at 6:02 pm
I hope he’s a beast as well and I’m sitting at home 40 pounds over weight drinking a soda.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
To be honest I don’t think the video is that bad… It looks like a regular scuffle and a one-on-one fight which is pretty respectable considering the situation (the hood)
May 16th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
McClain is either football dumb or just socially dumb.
If he’s football dumb, he won’t realize that this new regime has little patience for him and his long-term financial security is about to disappear if he doesn’t get it together.
If he’s just socially maladjusted, he’ll play his a%% off this year knowing how much is riding on the results.
We’ll learn alot about him this season, one way or another.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Hey one-on-one fight is a damn gentleman’s quarrel
May 16th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
Did he ever settle the case when he tried to run that kid over in his car when he was in college?
May 16th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
I couldn’t tell what the hell was going on in that video. Where was the gun at? I have a feeling he is going to get a slap on the wrist. Maybe not from Goodel, though. I see a suspension coming.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
I’d rather have the best player on the field.
I don’t care about the off the field stuff.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Similar to how slave masters beat their slaves, and how police to this day beat innocent people, a lot of the innocent people being black. The hate that taught hate.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
JHill not going to try and defend him….,but I have been to way too many funerals and being a good ole southern boy,..after a funeral some of us go out and celebrate life with friend and family and get a little rowdy, drunk, and stupid. Looks to me like he was like Ray-Ray. Wrong place Wrong time. Just hope he learns and grows from all of this.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
By the looks of the video, the “plaintiff” was the aggressor, by initiating the fight.
The fellas that witnessed His ass beating actually pulled the “defendant” off, and discouraged the kicking acts.
It doesn’t show Romac, so I have no opinion as to what transpired with Him.
Did I miss anything?
May 16th, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Total agreement with Raiderman99 on RoMac
It’s time to cut the losses. Time to move on from the hope that he’s going to someday adjust. Time to recruit rookies and free agents and groom them to take over. Even if he’s not the 5th worst LB on the team, he will be shortly if Reggie keeps cycling in new talent. It’s only a matter of time till he gets his walking papers. Just like J Russell.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
He was 22 and supposedly screwed up.Big deal.All that should matter to any of us is how he plays.My original question was why wasn’t he at this weeks OTAs when his court hearing wasn’t until Thursday and he isn’t even required to attend that?BTW,is saying someone is acting like a street punk racist?
May 16th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Len. only thing I see is maybe accessory to knowledge of a azz whooping!!! Dude got his azz beat after putting up his fists throwing the first punch and now hes embarrass and wants to get paid.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
And I’d have no problem with a better player beating him out.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
J Hill Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
I’d rather have the best player on the field.
I don’t care about the off the field stuff.
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Society has rules.
If the rules determine a Man is free to go about His business, then I have no problem with it.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Len. only thing I see is maybe accessory to knowledge of a azz whooping!!! Dude got his azz beat after putting up his fists throwing the first punch and now hes embarrass and wants to get paid.
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LOL
That’s what I saw.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
there are no “losses” to cut. He’s our best linebacker, sad as that is.
It’s like cutting DHB after his arrest.
Irrational, over-emotional.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:39 pm
99,
I have not seen one person justify McClain actions that night.
He clearly could have made better decisions..
But to jump all the way to he needs to be cut is not good business. The only way he needs to be cut is if he is not one of the 5 best LBs on the team. It’s as simple as that. I have a hard time believing that we all of a sudden have 3 LBs on the team better than 55. And that’s not to say he is some pro bowler or anything. But I haven’t seen anything to suggest Goethel or some converted rookie are better options in the middle of our defense than 55.
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Of course you haven’t seen anyone try to justify his actions.
That’s because that would be impossible. An exercise in utter futility.
However, I did see someone say something to the effect that ‘he went to a friend’s house, not a strip club.’
This is ludicrous stuff.
Slow should have been on the first flight back to Oakland immediately after the funeral.
As far as cutting Slow, obviously that’s something you want to avoid doing unless you have an adequate replacement in place.
In a perfect world, an alternative to Slow would be available or already on the roster.
But the world isn’t perfect and sometimes you’re forced to take actions you’re not fully prepared to take, out of necessity.
I’m NOT saying this is the case with Slow.
I agree that short term and possibly long term the correct move is to retain Slow.
But the stark reality is that the Raids must acknowledge that Slow’s short and long term viability as a contributor to the team is extremely dubious.
Retaining Slow due to a lack of a suitable replacement would seem to be the most prudent action right now, but in my opinion the Raiders are only postponing the inevitable.
Hope I’m wrong, but I think Slow is going to go down as another monumental Raider first round bust.
I don’t think immediately releasing Slow is the right thing to do.
But it wouldn’t shock me if it happened, and I don’t think the negative consequences to the defense would be as severe as some think, if it did happen.
Not like the Raids would be looking to replace Ray Lewis or Pat Willis.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Romac has to play His way off the roster, provided other issues don’t sideline Him.
I don’t get the sense that He’s a distraction at work, so as long as He shows up and performs better than other potential replacements, he’ll have a Job.
Dude is young. Hopefully it works out.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
I know it’s probably exaggeration, but I personally blame RoMac for that Miami beatdown the following Sunday. All that week was a media circus and Hue was in full spin mode not answering whether or not McClain would play. The team as a whole came out flat and got mauled by a bottom of the barrel QB in Miami’s Moore. We were still in the thick of the playoff chase back then and we needed that game badly.
So it may go to far, but I blame RoMac for his actions and letting the team down and causing the disruption to team continuity and focus if only for that week.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Alex7 Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Irrational, over-emotional.
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I could see that if it was his first incident, but it’s not.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
This is all Al’s fault.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
SAD!!
ODB is right. That kid threw the 1st punch.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
J,
That’s thug like behavior. Race has nothing to do with it.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 6:43 pm
This is all Al’s fault.
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LOL
May 16th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
“But the stark reality is that the Raids must acknowledge that Slow’s short and long term viability as a contributor to the team is extremely dubious.”
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That’s the coaches’ business.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Guest123 Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
I know it’s probably exaggeration, but I personally blame RoMac for that Miami beatdown the following Sunday. All that week was a media circus and Hue was in full spin mode not answering whether or not McClain would play. The team as a whole came out flat and got mauled by a bottom of the barrel QB in Miami’s Moore. We were still in the thick of the playoff chase back then and we needed that game badly.
So it may go to far, but I blame RoMac for his actions and letting the team down and causing the disruption to team continuity and focus if only for that week.
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Scapegoat.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
that video wasnt schit thought i was going to see mclain wit a pistol or a least drop some bombs not breakin up the fight WEAK
this better not end up with any kind of jail time or suspension by the league probation at the most
unless there is video of mclain shooting the pistol
but this is a strike one
May 16th, 2012 at 6:51 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
“But the stark reality is that the Raids must acknowledge that Slow’s short and long term viability as a contributor to the team is extremely dubious.”
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That’s the coaches’ business.
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EXACTLY!
May 16th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
123-I blame the HC.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Juron Criner@JbamaCriner82
I vowel to not be a statistic of the NFL’s history. In short. Not tryna end up like T.O
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LOL!
May 16th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
i woulda wooped his ass
May 16th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Realtruraider Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Juron Criner@JbamaCriner82
I vowel to not be a statistic of the NFL’s history. In short. Not tryna end up like T.O
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LOL!
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Is this for real?
If so….Haahahahahaha
Love the dig at TO, and the “Vowel” Reference.
May 16th, 2012 at 6:59 pm
mcclain better play his azzz off or gone after this year
May 16th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
I hear you Mike.
It’s why I’m having such a hard time with some of the conclusions drawn based soley on him going to a friends house.
May 16th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
Yeah its for real. It would be kinda awkard now if we do end up bringing in TO, but there would have to be some serious injuries before I see that happening
May 16th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Realtruraider Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
Yeah its for real. It would be kinda awkard now if we do end up bringing in TO, but there would have to be some serious injuries before I see that happening
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Even with injury, I don’t see TO as a part of the mix.
He’s a distraction, well past the crest on the downside of the hill.
May 16th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
23.Sullivan44 Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Similar to how slave masters beat their slaves, and how police to this day beat innocent people, a lot of the innocent people being black. The hate that taught hate.
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Yes. Black people would never have known how to hit each other if it weren’t for slavery.
May 16th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
“But the stark reality is that the Raids must acknowledge that Slow’s short and long term viability as a contributor to the team is extremely dubious.”
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That’s the coaches’ business.
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Yes, it is. The GM’s too.
The GM and coaching staff would have to be completely incompetent not to be concerned about Slow’s future as a Raider and making every effort to prepare for that eventuality, should it come to pass.
The truth is Slow would probably have already been released if not for his guaranteed money and lofty draft status.
The lack of hustle, poor play, character issues, legal problems and looming durability issues would have been the ticket out of town for virtually any other player.
Slow gets another chance. Personally, I don’t think he deserves it or will make the most of it.
Either way, it’s imperative that Reggie and the staff make preparations for life without Slow.
Slow might not be available – even if the Raids haven’t come to the conclusion that it’s in the organization’s best interest to move on from him.
May 16th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
O my Green Party brother!
what’s the word?
May 16th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
lolDJ
May 16th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
I’m confident Reggie will weed out players with character issues as the organization moves forward.
Always remember though that there will always be a calculated risk when evaluating a players talent and his character.
Some guys are so talented, that the character issue becomes one of managed risk.
May 16th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
POST-37,ALONG WITH VIET NAM,JFK,THE NATIONAL DEBT,911…
May 16th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Kenny Stabler on N.F.L network
May 16th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Prediction: By the middle of training camp DA will be praising McClain for his performance and telling us he expects a big season from him.
May 16th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Bob Marley Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Prediction: By the middle of training camp DA will be praising McClain for his performance and telling us he expects a big season from him.
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Marley
Will He mean it? In your opinion, or will it be “Coach Speak” for “He’s all I’ve got, so I’d better pump Him up and hope for the best”.
May 16th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
ODB,
Bird
Bird
Bird
Bird is the word!
LOL
May 16th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Al Davis was a key figure in what is known as the ‘Grand Jewish Conspiracy’.
His efforts to promote african americans such as the hiring of the first black head coach in the NFL were all a smokescreen for his hateful conspiricies.
May 16th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
R8ER MIKE Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Kenny Stabler on N.F.L network
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I grew up watching Stabler.
It was later in life that I truly appreciated his greatness.
Party all night and Win anyway. lol
May 16th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
The lack of hustle propaganda is hilarious.
You really think you can be a starter in the NFL if you don’t hustle?
A lot of changes were made after Davis passed and 55 wasn’t one of them.
Why on earth would the coaches be so quick to throw a slow, non hustling, poor player back into the Miami game?
May 16th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Raider O Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
ODB,
Bird
Bird
Bird
Bird is the word!
LOL
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Help me out O…
What the fark does this mean?
May 16th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
J Hill Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
The lack of hustle propaganda is hilarious.
You really think you can be a starter in the NFL if you don’t hustle?
A lot of changes were made after Davis passed and 55 wasn’t one of them.
Why on earth would the coaches be so quick to throw a slow, non hustling, poor player back into the Miami game?
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Playing the Devil’s advocate.
Who was His back up?
May 16th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
Len….he’ll mean it.
May 16th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
LMFAO O!!
May 16th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Bob Marley Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 7:44 pm
Len….he’ll mean it.
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I hope so.
Guy is young and has ability.
They need to find a way to best utilize his skill set, and He needs to keep His nose to the grindstone.
May 16th, 2012 at 7:47 pm
I am going to make like a baby and head out!!
GREEN PARTY RULES!!
May 16th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
Len,
The guy was injured. Sat out the Denver game, saw how we got chewed up without him, took a shot, sucked it up and played the rest of the season.
Played hurt in the Houston game.
I don’t think guys like that can be called lazy.
May 16th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
Long Live The ODB!!
May 16th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Nation!!! How we do? Long time no post here…anyway this video only supports Ro’s defense. Still think this was one of many things that caused our team’s tank job down the stretch. Stupid distraction. Ro better get his sht together this season.
May 16th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Len,
Family guy.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CF0QtwIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D2WNrx2jq184&ei=6Gi0T6zYM4WQ2AWD96AF&usg=AFQjCNGE4ZGGcNlNiUWR9B4nTO3EOLmSWw
May 16th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
We had no choice other than playing Ro, that Blackstock cat was brutal… Definitely needing to upgrade our LB depth.
May 16th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
RaiderLen Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
It was later in life that I truly appreciated his greatness.
Party all night and Win anyway. lol
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In the Top 10 Raiders bit on NFL Network, Stabler says something like: “Not everyone needs 8 hours of sleep to play a 3 hour game.” Classic Stabler
May 16th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Taking a totally different approach this offseason, not paying much attention to all the transactions, updates, blogs, yada yada yada. Just firmly waiting for the season to start. Been here the past several years full of optimism leading up to disapointment. I know we can be beast, but I’ll wait and see on it this season. Have a great summer nation. Peace.
May 16th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Betty white has a comedy show on NBC. Now I know why ODB had to Go.
LOL
May 16th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
72. Had stem cell therapy on a knee thats botehred him since year one and had his ankle rolled TWICE. Still manned up.
This incident seems like bull. McClain got caught near some bs with deep pockets and an unscrupulous idiot who threw the first punch.
Hope Ro Mac gets cleared, is healthy and has a pro bowl year.
Go Raiders!
May 16th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
Spot on RAIDERMAN99:
Of course you haven’t seen anyone try to justify his actions.
That’s because that would be impossible. An exercise in utter futility.
However, I did see someone say something to the effect that ‘he went to a friend’s house, not a strip club.’
This is ludicrous stuff.
Slow should have been on the first flight back to Oakland immediately after the funeral.
As far as cutting Slow, obviously that’s something you want to avoid doing unless you have an adequate replacement in place.
In a perfect world, an alternative to Slow would be available or already on the roster.
But the world isn’t perfect and sometimes you’re forced to take actions you’re not fully prepared to take, out of necessity.
I’m NOT saying this is the case with Slow.
I agree that short term and possibly long term the correct move is to retain Slow.
But the stark reality is that the Raids must acknowledge that Slow’s short and long term viability as a contributor to the team is extremely dubious.
Retaining Slow due to a lack of a suitable replacement would seem to be the most prudent action right now, but in my opinion the Raiders are only postponing the inevitable.
Hope I’m wrong, but I think Slow is going to go down as another monumental Raider first round bust.
I don’t think immediately releasing Slow is the right thing to do.
But it wouldn’t shock me if it happened, and I don’t think the negative consequences to the defense would be as severe as some think, if it did happen.
Not like the Raids would be looking to replace Ray Lewis or Pat Willis.
May 16th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Fire that dumbass kid.
May 16th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
I think Jason Tarver is a head.
May 16th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
test
May 16th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
Fakers are done.
May 16th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Raider O Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Len,
Family guy.
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LOL!
Thanks O… I don’t get out much when it come to TV. lol
May 16th, 2012 at 8:38 pm
http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/05/16/video-raiders-rolando-mcclain-caught-on-tape-during-incident/
sorry. no can do. reggie mac and allen will take care of the ordeal, not my opinion. peace out.
May 16th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
We didn’t have a QBs coach last season?
May 16th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
The new Reggime got rid of a lot of players on D. Routt, groves, Moss, CJ, Boyd, etc.
Why do you think they kept 55?
May 16th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
J Hill Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
Len,
The guy was injured. Sat out the Denver game, saw how we got chewed up without him, took a shot, sucked it up and played the rest of the season.
Played hurt in the Houston game.
I don’t think guys like that can be called lazy.
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I hear you.
I don’t think Romac is Lazy. (Devil’s advocate)
I think the guy has skills that need to be u\tilized, and He has to keep His nose clean.
This Season will shed some light on His upside.
May 16th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
Rolando McCoon is just that!
This Vid is of typical Ni-gg-as doin typical nig ga nonsense.
May 16th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
Len,
Lol
You are not missing much bro.
May 16th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Monumental first round busts happen to all teams, not just the Raiders. That’s why most sane people refer to the draft as a crap shoot. You win some and you lose some. It happens to all 32 teams. I think that if we can come up with a suitable replacement for 55, Romac will find himself on the next train out of town. His lackluster play coupled with his off field distractions will purchase the ticket, but only when a replacement is found. I hope he turns it around but I have very little hope of that happening. But if he’s the best we can obtain this year then we’ll have to roll with him. If he doesn’t change and make improvements on and off the field I doubt he will be wearing the silver and black next year. But it seems very likely that he’s ours this year because even with all his problems he’s likely the best we can do this year.
I hope he can turn it around, but I’m not holding my breath.
May 16th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
What was that video about?
Was RoMac even in the that video?
Weird.
May 16th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
J Hill Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
The new Reggime got rid of a lot of players on D. Routt, groves, Moss, CJ, Boyd, etc.
Why do you think they kept 55?
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They see something is the obvious answer.
I, for one, am not willing to give up on ROMAC until THIS coaching staff, and new Organization say so.
May 16th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
Raider O Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
Len,
Lol
You are not missing much bro.
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My soon to be 21yr old son turned me on to Tosch.0.
Pretty funny schit, but some of the stuff I have to look away. lol
May 16th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
I’d rather McClain did a video like Paris Hilton. He’d be in a lot less trouble.
May 16th, 2012 at 9:03 pm
Morrilla, why do you think Tarver is a head? Me, I don’t really know anything about him at all. Do you know something the rest of us don’t?
May 16th, 2012 at 9:03 pm
I will look it up. I watch cartoons with my kid (Tom & Jerry), cartoons with the wife (Family Guy), and I like to watch NGC, AP, and History & Military channel.
May 16th, 2012 at 9:08 pm
Raider O Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 9:03 pm
I will look it up. I watch cartoons with my kid (Tom & Jerry), cartoons with the wife (Family Guy), and I like to watch NGC, AP, and History & Military channel.
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Sounds as though our tastes are similar.
Tosch is on Comedy Central, my daughter tells me, as I type this.
May 16th, 2012 at 9:17 pm
lol
I don’t have a recording device like DVR, but I will try to watch it.
May 16th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
McClain is 22 yo, he is talented, and it’s too early to call him a bust. The kid is not playing at a high level, but he is not that bad. He was injured last season.
May 16th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Tarver has a Masters Degree in Biochemistry and molecular biology.
Stabdford’s defense ranked first in 6 categories, including rushing defense and 3rd down conversion.
May 16th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
KoolKell Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Tarver has a Masters Degree in Biochemistry and molecular biology.
Stabdford’s defense ranked first in 6 categories, including rushing defense and 3rd down conversion
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Chess Player.
May 16th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
51.realtruraider Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
Yeah its for real. It would be kinda awkard now if we do end up bringing in TO, but there would have to be some serious injuries before I see that happening
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I think if a team gets TO they’l be getting a guy who has been humbled by the lack of interest and would give a ton of effort to prove people wrong. But…we seem to have a pretty decent receiving corps already so I guess we can survive w/o him.
Just out of curiosity where did this talk of Sanchez coming to Oakland come from? Guys were talking about that earlier today.
May 16th, 2012 at 10:00 pm
With McClain’s trial coming tomorrow does anybody know if this is one day type of thing or is this gonna be a drawn out process potentially?
May 16th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Just out of curiosity where did this talk of Sanchez coming to Oakland come from? Guys were talking about that earlier today.
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Dunno but makes perfect sense. Tebow the new man in town, Sanchez outta the spotlight, all the Jets fans are gonna be screamin for Tebow like they did in Denver, cept louder. But RegMac gotta a Jets guy here in personell and can you imagine a trio of USC QBs’? We could run Trojan offense (please no) and the press would eat it up. Sanchez would definately be #2. It will happen.
May 16th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
That tape really didn’t show much and didn’t make or break the case. In essence, it’s worthless IMO. If all they have is one guys version of what happened vs. another guy’s version, this case could get dropped. I don’t expect much to come from it if anything.
May 16th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Raider O Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
McClain is 22 yo, he is talented, and it’s too early to call him a bust. The kid is not playing at a high level, but he is not that bad. He was injured last season.
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Why is everybody so surprised that he hasn’t shined at MLB. Just because he was a 1st round pick doesn’t mean he’ll be successful. Think back, JaLoser. In Romac’s case, he’s an ILB in a 3-4 NOT a MLB. If they switch to a 3-4, he’ll do just fine. If not, he’ll be adequate until they find a real 4-3 MLB.
May 16th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
Grog, I would think Sanchez would not come cheap…to be a backup no less.
May 16th, 2012 at 10:14 pm
RegMac aint no dummy. He wants a ring just as much as any fan wants to see the Lombardi in Oaktown. RegMac will go after and get Sanchez as soon as the press starts callin for Tebow and the fans want Sanchez outta green and white. RegMac is gonna swoop down and snatch him like a hungry eagle hovering over a freshly cut hay field.
When the press and the fans have had enough of Sanchez, he will be wearing Silver and Black.
May 16th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Reggie has accepted the fact that Slow will be on this team in 2012. Live with it.
Reggie is giving this kid one last year as the QB of defense. If he wasn’t he would have signed a couple of decent MLB free agents early. He didn’t which supports my assertion.
The thing that gets me is how arrogant Slow is when it comes to how he treats fans or reporters. This points to his stupidity since that’ll only increase the pressure from the raider nation to push out of town.
What a shocker: Slow is stupid in and out of the field.
May 16th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
DJ Johnny Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
Grog, I would think Sanchez would not come cheap…to be a backup no less.
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Probably wont be cheap for a #2, but most definately wont get #1 pay.
May 16th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
See DJ, the clamour has begun. Its staring with the players, and soon the fans and the press. Sanchez could be a Raider before the end of pre season.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82924223/article/darrelle-revis-calls-tim-tebow-a-born-leader?module=HP11_headline_stack
May 16th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
*starting
May 16th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82922be1/article/bart-scott-asks-tim-tebow-to-baptize-him?module=HP11_headline_stack
May 16th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
Scary to think Jet fans thinking Tebow could lead them to the promised land, the fact they believe it could very well mean its true. The cat has inspired faith and the fans are believing. Sanchez is gonna be a footnote.
Now I’m wishing we woulda got Tebow. To bad he had to go to another AFC team.
May 16th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
I don’t think Reggie will be giving up any 2nd round picks again, anytime soon.
May 16th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
http://www.nfl.com/videos/oakland-raiders/09000d5d829253ea/The-Commitment-to-Excellence-rolls-on
May 16th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
testing 123
May 16th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
What we have here gentlemen, is not only a failure to communicate, but a whole lot of “nig.a” nonsense with McStupid and crew playing thugs in the ghetto.
Now I didn’t insert the “N” word, McStupid and crew did that for us, over and over again in the video. So I will say it too since I have implicit approval and ratification of McStupid and crew.
Apparently he and his crew think very lowly of their own race.
If you are wondering about McStupid – now you know. He is very stupid. Way too dumb to capitalize on his golden opportunity playing for the Raiders.
Thumbs down on McStupid. Release him ASAP.
Disgusting……..and he was supposed to attending his grandfather’s funeral.
May 16th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
I hear ya.
May 16th, 2012 at 10:54 pm
grog Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 10:14 pm
RegMac aint no dummy. He wants a ring just as much as any fan wants to see the Lombardi in Oaktown. RegMac will go after and get Sanchez as soon as the press starts callin for Tebow and the fans want Sanchez outta green and white. RegMac is gonna swoop down and snatch him like a hungry eagle hovering over a freshly cut hay field.
When the press and the fans have had enough of Sanchez, he will be wearing Silver and Black.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Grog,
I doubt Reggie wants Sanchez and I doubt NY fans want Tebow as a first stringer. I think NY fans are tired of underperformance of QB’s the past few years. Tebow has that cramped left handed throw, and doubt he will straighten it out soon, even with “God’s” assistance.
He looked totally lost playing the Pat’s that fielded a a so-so defensive in the playoff game.
The last thing Reggie wants is another USC prima donna like Sanchez who can’t get past his college stardom and make it in the bigs.
May 16th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
Seemed almost more like a gang initiation than some crazy beatdown.
Before the dude went outside, one guy was nice enough to make sure he took his coat off, as to not get it dirty.
Stand up guy!!!!
May 16th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
And I highly doubt Rolando pulled a gun next to dude’s head.
When he was getting beat on, people were trying to break it up, and when he got kicked people (I think it was Rolando) told him “come on don’t kick him”.
May 16th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
We got 3 QBs in Oakland. Really don’t think Sanchez figures into the mix at least not this year. CP3 is our starter, and Leinhart and Pryor will duke it out for #2, with the loser becoming #3Don’t see the need for another QB. For better or worse we already have our QBS.
May 16th, 2012 at 11:07 pm
Why would we want Sanchez?
May 16th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
And with that contract? Crazy talk.
May 16th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
Don’t think we can afford to release RoMac. That being said, the kid needs to pull his head out of his keister.
May 16th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
Not a Sanchez fan, and don’t want him, but he gets a bad rap at times, IMO.
He played REALLY, REALLY well in some of those playoff games. Like 120 QB rating well.
But he is too rattle-able.
May 16th, 2012 at 11:11 pm
Lefty12 Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
He was 22 and supposedly screwed up.Big deal.All that should matter to any of us is how he plays.
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Gonna have to disagree with you here. This matters big time when it results in creating distractions and suspensions. Oh, yes, it matters quite a bit.
May 16th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
RM99’s post/rant on Rolando included, 9 “Slow” references, lol.
May 16th, 2012 at 11:14 pm
When you go back and look at Hue’s quotes on the incident, those are worse to me than the video.
I can take my MLB being a hooligan; I can’t take my HC just looking in the camera and lying to me and the fan base!!!
May 16th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
Not a Sanchez fan, and don’t want him, but he gets a bad rap at times, IMO.
He played REALLY, REALLY well in some of those playoff games. Like 120 QB rating well.
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Wonder if the bad rap is a product of the expectations of him and hype. Still, nobody can convince me he’s worth 40 million over the next 3 years.
May 16th, 2012 at 11:27 pm
No matter how much we may want McClain gone he’s gonna be our MLB…at least at the outset.
It’s being suggested he was “slow” last yr. becuz of his injury.
I hope that’s the case and we see a “new” McClain..or at least the Alabama McClain.
May 16th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
133. You’d rather have them feed you non commital blandishments right?
Night Nation!~
May 16th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
I have high hopes for double-nickle next year.
Most improved player next year. His emergence will be like getting a 1st round pick this season.
May 16th, 2012 at 11:34 pm
I didn’t realize Sanchez’ remaining 3 years were option years for the Jets. I thought some of you guys were suggesting a trade for him.
It’s not as outrageous a suggestion to pick him up after a release, but I still don’t see the need to. He’s gonna want to get paid more than Reggie is welling to shell out for a backup.
I would think the Jets would want to keep him until they know exactly what they have in Tebow.
May 17th, 2012 at 12:00 am
Try Some Reality Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 11:34 pm
I didn’t realize Sanchez’ remaining 3 years were option years for the Jets. I thought some of you guys were suggesting a trade for him.
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Sanchez Palmer
Sanchez Palmer
Sanchez Palmer
Throw Sanchez in the trash and stick with Palmer.
May 17th, 2012 at 12:06 am
TSR-I’d bet the distractions are more here than with the players and as far as I know, nobody has been suspended as of yet.
May 17th, 2012 at 12:10 am
st Fire Baby Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
I have high hopes for double-nickle next year.
Most improved player next year. His emergence will be like getting a 1st round pick this season.
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This is how I felt LAST SEASON. Fire up the waiver wire.
May 17th, 2012 at 12:21 am
Try Some Reality Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
Don’t think we can afford to release RoMac. That being said, the kid needs to pull his head out of his keister.
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ILB might be the EASIEST position to fill on the entire football field. If McClain can’t get it done for tens of millions of dollars, cut his ass.
May 17th, 2012 at 12:40 am
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8292164d/article/tos-photo-with-carson-palmer-fires-up-rumor-mill?module=HP11_content_stream
whut?
May 17th, 2012 at 12:42 am
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d829250cc/Can-Tebow-and-Sanchez-coexist?module=HP11_content_stream
whut?
May 17th, 2012 at 3:17 am
[...] 31 television in Huntsville, Ala. obtained the video, which is included in in their online report [...]
May 17th, 2012 at 5:30 am
Why in the world would this organization want anything to do with Sanchez? A backup? They already have a backup. One that already knows the playbook like the back of his hand and has been working in Knapps system in Houston.
And people want to bring in some punk who ate a hotdog on the sidelines IN the Raiders house? F that.
May 17th, 2012 at 5:33 am
Good Morning Nation!
Sanchez???
May 17th, 2012 at 5:40 am
I believe last night was the proverbial passing of the torch from Kobe to the Durantula, for the Western Conference crown.
May 17th, 2012 at 5:48 am
This Sanchez trade talk is stupid. Sanchez makes a ton of money, and the Jets aren’t going to trade him. No way they go into the season with Tebow as the starter. Raiders would have to trade Palmer to get Sanchez.
May 17th, 2012 at 5:51 am
148.Just Fire Baby Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 5:40 am
I believe last night was the proverbial passing of the torch from Kobe to the Durantula, for the Western Conference crown.
LOL, No! I blame the Lakers for letting hat one get away, but, Durant, OKC? NO! Everyone gives me crap about this but, you don’t think the Spurs has any chance?
May 17th, 2012 at 5:59 am
IS THERE A LIMIT ON HOW MANY USC QB’S U CAN HAVE ON 1 TEAM? IF THERE AINT THERE SHOULD BE..
May 17th, 2012 at 6:02 am
Spurs stand a great chance, especially if they keep playing 4 mostly easy games each series.
But the Spurs aren’t going to go on a 10 year run like OKC is. That’s more of what I meant, Kobe is passing the crown to Durant.
May 17th, 2012 at 6:23 am
“You can’t fix stupid.”—–Ron White.
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LOL @ 909’s comment regarding McClain.
couldn’t agree more.
love Ron White too, that guy is hilarious!!
May 17th, 2012 at 6:25 am
i cant believe im saying this ,a couple years ago i wouldnt have .i would rather have a team full of DHB over a team full of moss.its hard to coach heart into someone,i think you have to be born with it
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co-signed, Aqua Man
May 17th, 2012 at 6:27 am
I know for a fact that most of you did stuff at 22 that you would like to forget. Give the kid a break. You People love Ray Lewis, and he was charged with murder.
May 17th, 2012 at 6:28 am
He may not be able to fix his stupidity, but he is going to fix our run defense in 2012!!!
Print it!!
May 17th, 2012 at 6:29 am
You also can’t Coach/ teach talent!
May 17th, 2012 at 6:29 am
@ Mike (hippie #3)
Silverandblack666 offered to give you and your son some advice… he’s a musician, I think?
3pm city slicker time yesterday said “I will help anyway I can”
hit him up, he usually shows up mid-to-late afternoon
May 17th, 2012 at 6:30 am
OKC THUNDER !!!
May 17th, 2012 at 6:30 am
4eva plays the guitar, but he has been MIA for some time.
May 17th, 2012 at 6:31 am
Meltics with a statement win last night … wow
Miami needs to do the same tonight imo
May 17th, 2012 at 6:32 am
WHOM EVER FIGURE’S OUT A WAY TO FIX STUPID WILL BE VERY BUSY AND VERY RICH…
May 17th, 2012 at 6:32 am
I hope 4eva is alive.
Serioulsy, between him and Steve Alford, I am pretty sure we have lost at least one former blogger.
May 17th, 2012 at 6:34 am
Seymour Bush Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 12:21 am
Try Some Reality Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
Don’t think we can afford to release RoMac. That being said, the kid needs to pull his head out of his keister.
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ILB might be the EASIEST position to fill on the entire football field. If McClain can’t get it done for tens of millions of dollars, cut his ass.
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Really?!
A LB who plays all 3 downs, and the play caller/ QB for the defense is the EASIEST position to fill on on the entire roster?!
WOW!! You People…..
May 17th, 2012 at 6:36 am
Free 4eva!
May 17th, 2012 at 6:39 am
MISS 4EVA..WAS A HUGE JUSTIN FARGAS FAN,BUT I MISS HIM ANYWAY.
May 17th, 2012 at 6:41 am
IS THERE A LIMIT ON HOW MANY USC QB’S U CAN HAVE ON 1 TEAM? IF THERE AINT THERE SHOULD BE..
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LOL
good point, Dirt Lot
wait, no… sign John David Booty !!!
May 17th, 2012 at 6:42 am
RR,
Why did you stop posting articles in the morning? That was one of the things I enjoyed in this blog.
May 17th, 2012 at 6:43 am
GOOD MORNING NATION !!!!!
thanks RRS.. good lookin out.
will try and catch up with him .
May 17th, 2012 at 6:43 am
I will be very happy once McLain leaves the Raiders.
He’s a knucklehead and he s cks as a linebacker.
May 17th, 2012 at 6:44 am
Kyle Wachholtz & Rob Johnson = a little long in the tooth
do we need a vet mentor, type?
Todd Marinovich, hahaha
May 17th, 2012 at 6:45 am
Good morning.
Long Live The ODB!
Did you watch B White’s show on NBC last night?
May 17th, 2012 at 6:46 am
Dirt Lot, I agree…whoever fixes stupid, will have a line across the state like hands across America!
May 17th, 2012 at 6:46 am
Why did you stop posting articles in the morning?
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@ Kentucky
I will try to dig up some NFL news for you
May 17th, 2012 at 6:47 am
McClain didn’t play at a high level, but he doesn’t suck.
He is still a solid LB, but you expect more from the 8th pick of the draft, and I understand that.
May 17th, 2012 at 6:47 am
Raider O Says:
May 16th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Betty white has a comedy show on NBC. Now I know why ODB had to Go.
LOL
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lol lol.. you caught me O !! lol lol
May 17th, 2012 at 6:48 am
Thank you.
May 17th, 2012 at 6:48 am
i’m confused.
because sometimes SMART people do STUPID things!
and sometimes STUPID people do SMART things (by accident, taking good advice or just dumb luck)
May 17th, 2012 at 6:49 am
I heard that Reggie brought in Ikaika Alama-Francis for a tryout! ANyone know how this kid was for Miami? I know he was pretty bad a** in Hawaii, but didn’t follow him into the pros!
May 17th, 2012 at 6:50 am
ODB,
I had a feeling you lost it when she was wearing the blue velvet bathroom robe.
LOL
May 17th, 2012 at 6:51 am
lol O. if she would only take out those false teeth !!!
lol lol lol
May 17th, 2012 at 6:52 am
Betty White’s show is kinda funny.
Record it on DVR, fast forward through the commercials and talk, and it is about 13-15 minutes, and you get a chuckle or two.
May 17th, 2012 at 6:54 am
Still getting a kick out of the guy who was telling this “victim” to make sure to take his coat off before he goes outside, so he doesn’t get it dirty.
Real stand-up gangbangers in Alabama I guess!!!
May 17th, 2012 at 6:57 am
I don’t usually watch NBC, but my mother told me B White had a show (she wanted to watch it), so I had to watch. I was LMAO every time Betty was on.
ODB is Sick!’
May 17th, 2012 at 6:58 am
Betty White was funny as Rose in the Golden Gilrs! Everynow and them I watch that show after Frasier on the Hallmark Channel, I believe! Funny sh*T!
May 17th, 2012 at 6:58 am
LOL Vegas.
Why is he a Victim if he started the fight?
May 17th, 2012 at 7:00 am
Raiders Fans watching the golden girls!?!?
LOL
May 17th, 2012 at 7:03 am
I put victim in quotes.
But, really, I am not sure we could say he started the fight.
The first part of the clip, he is saying he doesn’t want to fight anymore, after apparently getting beat on. Than he is urged to go outside and pressed to “fight back”, so he goes out and throws one punch before getting pounded on again. What was he supposed to do? Sit in the house?
May 17th, 2012 at 7:05 am
Why did he go back in the house after the 1st fight?
May 17th, 2012 at 7:05 am
188.Just Fire Baby Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 7:03 am
I put victim in quotes.
But, really, I am not sure we could say he started the fight.
The first part of the clip, he is saying he doesn’t want to fight anymore, after apparently getting beat on. Than he is urged to go outside and pressed to “fight back”, so he goes out and throws one punch before getting pounded on again. What was he supposed to do? Sit in the house?
Leave!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:06 am
187.Raider O Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 7:00 am
Raiders Fans watching the golden girls!?!?
LOL
Hey, I was watching The A Team the other night too! Corny, but sometimes funny!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:07 am
Seems that Knapp has adjusted his offense and plans to install Houston’s version of the WCO, I think that’s great news, love the way Kubiak runs it.
“Palmer’s West Coast cram sessions included several incarnations of the scheme.
However, a primary focus was the 2010 and 2011 Houston Texans.
Palmer watched every game the team played the past two seasons.”
I’m not a “West Coast Offense” expert by any means but Kubiak’s version is closer to Mike Shanahan’s, it’s based on a strong running game featuring ZBS blocking, play-action passing, bootleg and more shots down the field.
When looking at the WCO coaching tree, 2 coaches stand out Mike Shanahan and Mike Holmgreen, Kubiak learned from Shanny while Knapp learned from Mariucci who learned from Holmgreen, he ran a more conservative version with shorter routes designed to make yards after the catch.
I hope Knapp’s experience in Houston (and Shanny’s offense) leads him to craft an improved version of his own.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:07 am
Why did he go back in the house after the 1st fight?
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Because people weren’t punching him in the face inside the house, as they were outside of it.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:08 am
193.Just Fire Baby Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 7:07 am
Why did he go back in the house after the 1st fight?
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Because people weren’t punching him in the face inside the house, as they were outside of it.
Gotcha! Couldn’t watch the video…
May 17th, 2012 at 7:10 am
I like the A-Team. It was one of my favorite shows when I was a kid. I like to watch those old shows. They remind me of the good Ol days.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:10 am
All I know is Rolando better pick up the attorney tab and court costs/fines for this other dude that got the charges, just so he can take one for the “team” and not feel the need to try to screw over Rolando.
We NEED double-nickle on the field week 1!!!!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:10 am
@Kentucky
G-Men working on a contract extension for HC Tom Coughlin
No Hard Knocks for Redskins or 49ers
Junior Seau’s restaurant closes
Revis raves about Tebow
Colt McCoy says he’s working harder than ever
The Titans are staying upbeat about WR Kenny Britt’s latest knee surgery.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:11 am
Best way to escape the beating ًis to go inside the guy’s house?!
I don’t think so.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:12 am
What?
Seau’s is closed? Why?
May 17th, 2012 at 7:12 am
Thank you RR. I appreciate the news.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:14 am
Nice update RRS!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:14 am
Over the past few seasons the Raiders have been working to build a solid corps of receivers. Several times over those seasons they have thought they had a group with which they could succeed. But it never seemed complete and each year they were yet again looking to fill a void through the draft or free agency. That missing piece at wide receiver may just be Eddie McGee.
To say McGee has flown under the radar would be an understatement. He came to the Raiders as an inexperienced, unheralded, undrafted free agent and earned his way onto the team’s practice squad last season.
Star-divide
He never got the call to join the team last season and was eligible for the rookie minicamp last week. But he had a hamstring strain and was relegated to rehabbing. It was to be his first as a Raider because when he was originally signed, there was a lockout going on.
Then Monday came the first OTA and he could only watch as the rookies and veterans got to show their stuff. Most notably rookie Juron Criner who put on a show, making several acrobatic catches. Criner is someone with whom McGee is in direct competition for a spot in the Raiders’ deep receiver rotation. And McGee can only watch.
“Sitting back and watching is hard.” Said McGee. “I hate watching practice and not being involved. I hate watching. Last year, I mean, I didn’t hate it but every time you see somebody out there, not necessarily your teammates but other guys, you watch practice or just watch games in general, you wanna be out there. I have a long memory so I’m sitting there watching plays and making [mental] notes and waiting for my chance to get back out there.”
McGee has been waiting a while to find his niche as a football player. The former quarterback didn’t play a single snap at wide receiver in high school and didn’t make the switch until his senior season in college. He was recruited to Illinois as a quarterback but was relegated to a few wildcat plays in games for his first three seasons there. Then he made the tough decision to switch to receiver as he thought it was in the best interest of his future in football.
“At this level the more you can do, the more valuable you are,” said McGee. “So I just thought, I talked to my coaches, my family and everything, and just had a conversation that the more valuable you are, the more you can do, the better chance you have of being successful and making it to this level and making a stand at this level.
“I’m the type of guy that’s just all about the team. Doesn’t matter if I have to go and play H-back, I don’t care, I’ll do it.”
The transition to receiver is one that has been asked of many athletic former quarterbacks. Those who are more successful have been known to resist the idea. Recent examples would be Tim Tebow and current Raider Terrelle Pryor. But the transition is often a very successful one. Some examples include Hines Ward and former Raider Ronald Curry.
McGee sees his quarterback experience gives him a decided advantage as a receiver.
“I kinda look at the game as a receiver from a quarterback’s perspective. Knowing what coverages and what the quarterback should be thinking on that play. Just knowing hots and those type of responsibilities helps a lot too. So I think that my quarterback history helps me as a receiver.”
But uncovering a guy like McGee, who was a little-used quarterback in college with limited experience as a receiver, isn’t easy.
Then to make matters worse, any opportunity to impress upon an NFL team would have to wait for the 2011 NFL lockout to end… and he had no way of knowing just how long it would take.
As the lockout dragged on, McGee watched as there was no post-draft flurry of undrafted free agent signings along with no rookie minicamp. Then OTA’s were lost and minicamps. It wasn’t until just as training camp was to begin that a deal was struck. And that’s when the long wait ended and his phone rang.
“I came out the lockout just waiting to get a call, my agent was on the phone with teams… The Raiders were very interested. I felt like it was a good situation to go into and just made that decision.”
At the time McGee arrived, the Raiders had another receiver in Chaz Schilens of whom they had been hoping would be the big red zone target they needed. But Schilens was rarely healthy enough to play and the team had reached the end of their patience with him.
McGee is being seen as a strong candidate to be the kind of receiver Schilens was supposed to be for the Raiders. The hamstring tweak aside, McGee is seen as a guy that can bring the level of talent Schilens had, sans the injuries.
“I appreciate it, It’s a great comparison. Chaz is a great player, he’s a great guy. But I’m just out here trying to do my own thing. Everybody’s going to have their expectations and I appreciate that but I try not to feed into what other guys think. I’m just out here trying to be productive.”
“I’m just a guy, hard working guy, blue collar guy, make the plays when they’re supposed to be made, when they need to be made. [If the] ball’s thrown my way, catch it and just do my job. I’m the type of guy who just goes out there, balls to the wall, full speed every play. Just doing my job, catch everything, block whoever.
“I think I can do it all– speed, hands, jump ball. You know I think I got all the SS, all the tools. You know, like I said, when a pass is thrown to me, it’s my job to make the play so I do.”
McGee wasn’t always this confident in his abilities as a receiver. He worked hard to get here. He admits he was very raw coming into camp last offseason and credits Raiders’ former wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal (now with the Jets) for his development. The fact that, despite how raw he was, the team still kept him around on the practice squad, is a strong indication of the level of potential he possesses.
He progressed through last season but was looking for ways to continue to get even better in the offseason.
“I talked to Carson before the end of the season saying I would like to work out with him just because that’s a great quarterback. The more I can learn from him the better I can be so I hit him up, he told me he was gonna be in LA so I flew straight out there.”
“There was a couple of other guys down there, [Denarius Moore] came out, [Darrius Heyward-Bey], came out. I was out there, Dave [Ausberry] was out there too… I was out there for about a month, man. Just trying to learn as much as I can from him and workout and just finding my craft… We worked out about three times a week. We picked it up as we got closer to reporting here”
In addition to his working on his receiving skills, he has also packed on a few pounds of muscle mass. According to the 6-3 receiver, he has gone from his weight last season of 208 pounds to 215 pounds. It shows too. A lanky receiver in last year’s camp, he has now filled out his 6-3 frame and looks more like a receiver than a quarterback.
The wide receivers who are virtual locks to make this Raiders team are Denarius Moore, Darrius Heyward-Bey, and Jacoby Ford. Juron Criner is this year’s draft pick and has looked fantastic thus far. If the team keeps five receivers, the final spot is between McGee and Louis Murphy. After that, there are a few other hopefuls including Duke Calhoun and UDFA’s Rod Streater and Thomas Mayo.
Before and after OTA practice last week, McGee ran light sprints and agility drills to work out and test his tweaked hamstring. He says it is all just precautionary and give him no pain.
His waiting and watching period will end soon and the coaches and the rest of us can finally catch a glimpse of the receiver the Raiders have been hoping will be something special.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:16 am
199.Raider O Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 7:12 am
What?
Seau’s is closed? Why?
the Estate of Junior Seau decided to close it! Sad…now his name will not live on in the SD area!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:17 am
Best way to escape the beating ًis to go inside the guy’s house?!
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Hey who knows, just saying, I doubt this guy showed up at that house looking to take on 2 dudes who are both twice his size.
He said he didn’t want to fight multiple times, never really fought back, and sacked up for one second and threw a hay-maker. I’ll give him props for that actually.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Congrats to DMoe17
^^^^^^^^^^
Denarius Moore(DMoe)@Moore_ThanEnuff
Rise and shine & then grind blessed to see another day, and a special day it is. Happy b day to Denarius Jr. 2years old and keeps me goin
May 17th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Ray Lewis at age 25:
“Following a Super Bowl XXXIV party in Atlanta on January 31, 2000, a fight broke out between Lewis and his companions and another group of people, resulting in the stabbing deaths of Jacinth Baker and Richard Lollar.
Lewis and two companions, Reginald Oakley and Joseph Sweeting, were questioned by Atlanta police, and eleven days later the three men were indicted on murder and aggravated assault charges.
The white suit Lewis was wearing the night of the killings has never been found.”
Not comparing the 2 players on the field, but McClain’s incident was nothing compared to Ray’s.
Let’s keep things in perspective here, if McClain is a “thug” what would you call Lewis?:
May 17th, 2012 at 7:20 am
You know, that’s the kind of punk a** attitude that goes on today! However, sometimes it happens! Learn to protect yourself man! I know it doesn’t always work especially if both guys (in this dudes case) are twice your size, but you be surprised at what kind of houdini you become!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:21 am
Anyone know who the player pictured next to T.Pryor in the Tim Kawakami article is?
May 17th, 2012 at 7:23 am
206.Bob Marley Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 7:19 am
Ray Lewis at age 25:
“Following a Super Bowl XXXIV party in Atlanta on January 31, 2000, a fight broke out between Lewis and his companions and another group of people, resulting in the stabbing deaths of Jacinth Baker and Richard Lollar.
Lewis and two companions, Reginald Oakley and Joseph Sweeting, were questioned by Atlanta police, and eleven days later the three men were indicted on murder and aggravated assault charges.
The white suit Lewis was wearing the night of the killings has never been found.”
Not comparing the 2 players on the field, but McClain’s incident was nothing compared to Ray’s.
Let’s keep things in perspective here, if McClain is a “thug” what would you call Lewis?:
Comparing the two, What Ray did, or did not do is Godfatherish compared to McClain’s Thug!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:24 am
People often questioning McClain’s (22) maturity, attitude, judgement etc, need only to look at Ray Lewis back then, he was 25 and already a superstar, that didn’t stop him from hanging out with the wrong crowd and making extremely poor decisions.
McClain will get over it and my guess is that this Coaching Staff will get the best out of him.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:24 am
Let’s keep things in perspective here, if McClain is a “thug” what would you call Lewis?:
Answer: another thug who gets a pass because he brings it on the field. But at the very least he seems to have learned from his stupidity of his youth and has become a team leader. But those types of transitions are very rare. For every Ray Lewis, there are going to 10 Rolando McClains.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:25 am
Slowlando will walk….just like he does on the field!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:26 am
Dakota Says:
Slowlando will walk…just like he does on the field!
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LOL.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Not holding my breath that 55 will ever amount to anything. I think if anything the new coaching staff exposes his flaws and he becomes discouraged to take the next step needed to fulfill his potential.
But I am willing to be pleasantly surprised.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Yesterday it was the “greedy” Marcel Reece who sould be let go, now Rolando….
Look for big years from both!.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:29 am
I’m fully supporting Reece, and whether or not he gets paid, he needs to do what he thinks he feels he has to do for his future. I can respect that. I think he’s wrong, but it won’t matter. He’ll sign eventually.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:30 am
This will be Rolando’s 3rd year! I’ll give him thsi year and the new coaching staff! If he doesn’t pan out, then….
May 17th, 2012 at 7:31 am
Bob Marley,
Thank you for pointing out again that there are different “versions” to the WCO and how the ZBS is “crafted” and implemented.
Each “version” seems to have the name of the person who created the version attached to it.
Hence the “Holmgren WCO” or “Shanahan ZBS” etc. etc.
I’m thinking we’ll see something that could be referred to as the “Knapp ZBS” or more specifically the “Knapp ZBS-Raider version”. It won’t actually be called that but I think we’ll see an offense specifically geared for the players we have and their abiities and strengths…as Knapp has alluded to.
DMAC is a unique gamebreaker. Not everyone has a guy like that.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:31 am
Tyvon Branch Says Things In Oakland Are Different This Year and the Defense Is Looking to Redeem Itself
May 16, 2012 – 9:20 am by Chris Fedor
The fact that Al Davis won’t be around in Oakland isn’t the only thing that will be different for the Raiders in 2012 and beyond. After yet another disappointing season and another season where Oakland ended up watching the playoffs from home, the Raiders brought in a whole new regime. Reggie McKenzie was brought over from Green Bay to serve as the team’s new General Manager and his first hire of a head coach was former Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen. While Allen’s hiring didn’t capture a lot of headlines, it looks like it was the right hire for the Raiders and for want they want to be. A season ago, the Raiders gave up over 27 points per game and were one of the worst defensive teams in the NFL. If they want to re-commit to excellence it has to start with an attitude change and a toughness that has been lacking the last few seasons. Perhaps Allen can change that.
Dennis Allen joined 95.7 the Fan in San Francisco with John Lund to talk about how the new players look, if Dennis Allen is paying more attention to the defensive side of the ball because of his background, whether a long-term deal will get done after getting franchised this offseason, on the struggles on defense a season ago and how different things are with all the changes.
On how the new players look:
“Everybody is looking good. I’m excited. We’ve got a new defense, guys are out there making plays, been attacking the ball and I’m excited about it.”
If Dennis Allen is paying more attention to the defensive side of the ball because of his background:
“He’s been keeping an eye on both sides but he’s a defensive minded coach so he’s been paying a little more attention to us I think. It’s hard to get a gauge on it. Today was my first day of OTA’s so it’s hard for me to get a gauge on him. He’s a good coach and it seems like he knows what he’s doing.”
Whether he would like to get a long-term deal done after getting franchised:
“I hope so. I try to stay out of that. That’s what I’ve got my agent for. I’m just focusing on the football side of things so I hope something gets worked out but if not, it’s a business and I understand that. I’m just here to make plays and win games.”
On how bad the defense was a season ago:
“We struggled so we definitely want to go out there and redeem ourselves. We have some new guys in here and it’s a whole new year. We can’t dwell on last year, we just have to stay focused and push forward. Everybody buy into this new defense and we have to go out there and execute.”
On how different things are now with the passing of Al Davis:
“It’s definitely different. I’m not going to say it’s better or worse but it’s definitely different and these guys have us running a lot more and the tempo of practice is a little faster so it’s definitely different. (Host: How different is it off-the-field and around the facility without Al Davis?) It’s a little different. Like I said all new coaches. I don’t think it’s just the passing of Mr. Davis. I think it’s the whole new coaching staff and everything changing from top to bottom, even new strengths coaches. It’s just a different feel in the whole building.”
http://sportsradiointerviews.com/2012/05/16/tyvon-branch-nfl-oakland-raiders/
May 17th, 2012 at 7:33 am
You know, that’s the kind of punk a** attitude that goes on today!
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Yup.
The only real “gross” thing in that video, is that obviously whatever this dude did to get on the wrong side of the McClain posse was not THAT bad. Otherwise, there would have been no talking somewhat calmly in the house, no “Take off your coat so you don’t get it dirty”, “come on fight back” talk.
Yet when this old dude gets on top of him, he starts screaming he is “going to kill him”.
Why? Because he is half his size and he can?
Weak-sauce
May 17th, 2012 at 7:34 am
thanks for the Raider news RRS! It’s like a post within a post. Corkran should be so diligent. Good stuff.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:34 am
Hwnrdr,
That’s sad. I used to enjoy a good meal there while shopping at mission valley mall.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Vegas,
LOL
It was a white Jordan’s jacket. It makes no sense to get it dirty over stupid crap.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:37 am
Corkran should be so diligent
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@G123
it’s not even 8am city slicker time, is it?
Cork will have that Branch interview up in the next hour, I would imagine… he probably hasn’t even parked his car at work yet!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:38 am
The player pictured next to Pryor is Eddy Carmona, UDFA, Kicker/Punter
May 17th, 2012 at 7:39 am
Mcstupid thugs out on camera. And tk isnt a nt… Great
May 17th, 2012 at 7:40 am
185.hwnrdr Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 6:58 am
Betty White was funny as Rose in the Golden Gilrs! Everynow and them I watch that show after Frasier on the Hallmark Channel, I believe! Funny sh*T!
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There seems to be a growing and quite dangerous Golden Girls contingent developing in this blog.
I admit that I find Bea Arthur pretty funny.
BEWARE OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS GANG!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:40 am
It’s the thuggish ruggish bone!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:40 am
Couple of observations of the inteview.
1) The interviewer can’t resist saying the word regime and Reggie in the same sentence. It ought to be a new word we use from now on: Reggime.
2) I was dissappointed that the interviewer didn’t ask Branch about how that long term contract is coming, if it’s coming at all.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:41 am
Fking alabama.. Roll stupid tide
May 17th, 2012 at 7:42 am
The old bats on “Golden Girls” were funny for real. It was a show that did so well that “Designing Women” tried and failed to copy it. Awesome crew. Good show.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:45 am
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/16/SPHQ1OIVR3.DTL
Palmer and Ford say the Raiders don’t need another vet receiver. With the addition of Criner, I’m inclined to agree!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:46 am
Running alot more?? Crazy talk.. Dont we want all those pulls and strains in our legs this yr??
May 17th, 2012 at 7:47 am
222.Raider O Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 7:34 am
Hwnrdr,
That’s sad. I used to enjoy a good meal there while shopping at mission valley mall.
Never been there but I heard it was good!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:47 am
I was dissappointed that the interviewer didn’t ask Branch about how that long term contract is coming, if it’s coming at all.
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@G123
Whether he would like to get a long-term deal done after getting franchised:
“I hope so. I try to stay out of that. That’s what I’ve got my agent for. I’m just focusing on the football side of things so I hope something gets worked out but if not, it’s a business and I understand that. I’m just here to make plays and win games.”
RRS take =
“I hope so” doesn’t sound like we’re working on it or we hit a snag in negotiations. Perhaps Bcz is correct in that nothing is in the works and it’s simply not a priority to Reggie?
It was “reported” that Reggie was working on a long term deal with Branch’s agent like 3 weeks prior to the draft!
wouldn’t be the first time a reporter was wrong…
May 17th, 2012 at 7:48 am
Golden Girls was, and still is, hilarious stuff.
Sophia was the best one.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:50 am
I told You People….. But MFers don’t give me any credit.
I told you about Bush, but I didn’t get any credit
I told you about J Ford, but you gave Thec all the credit (he was part of my mock draft)
I told you about L Houston, but I don’t get any credit for that (also in mock draft)
I told you about TP
I told you about Criner
I told you about Burris
You People….
May 17th, 2012 at 7:51 am
Vittorio Tafur is reporting that Louis Murphy has a “hamstring strain” and that’s why he’s been missing OTA’s.
I feel bad for Murph, good guy. But he’s on his last chance to prove himself this offseason.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:51 am
Torch was passed to LeBron a year or 2 ago, JFB.
Durant is not the player LeBron is.
Did you see that dunk Sessions missed yesterday?
We got fleeced giving up Walton and Kapono!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:51 am
Murph has another hammy? Oh boy…
May 17th, 2012 at 7:52 am
239.J Hill Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 7:51 am
Torch was passed to LeBron a year or 2 ago, JFB.
Durant is not the player LeBron is.
Did you see that dunk Sessions missed yesterday?
We got fleeced giving up Walton and Kapono!
Sessions missing that dunk made me walk out of the room!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:53 am
We got fleeced giving up Walton and Kapono!
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LOL!!!
Not often can you trade two old white guys for a young black guy, and be on the wrong side of the deal.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:53 am
Durantula > queen James
May 17th, 2012 at 7:54 am
@G123
McGee = hamstring strain
Murphy = hamstring strain, too??
May 17th, 2012 at 7:55 am
Torch was passed to LeBron a year or 2 ago, JFB.
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Poppy-cock!!!!
Who passed him the torch, himself?
What was Lebron’s, taking the torch moment? Getting bounced in the playoffs by (insert any number of teams here).
May 17th, 2012 at 7:55 am
DJ Johnny Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 7:40 am
185.hwnrdr Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 6:58 am
Betty White was funny as Rose in the Golden Gilrs! Everynow and them I watch that show after Frasier on the Hallmark Channel, I believe! Funny sh*T!
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There seems to be a growing and quite dangerous Golden Girls contingent developing in this blog.
I admit that I find Bea Arthur pretty funny.
BEWARE OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS GANG!
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lol DJ. it all started with a hummer gummer !!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:56 am
243.Raider O Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 7:53 am
Durantula > queen James
I would say that only because I have seen Durant, who should have been MVP this year, take over games! Other than that, I have also seen LeBron do some sh*t that no one else could do, but doesn’t really have it all together yet! I think he wil, but…
May 17th, 2012 at 7:58 am
The Raiders have 12 receivers on their roster, none older than 25 = wow!!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Figure on 6 WR’s making the roster. I think 4 are ‘locks’.
1) DHB
2) Moore
3) Ford
4) Criner
Murphy, Streeter, Calhoun, McGee, Carrier, Carswell, Mayo & Session will battle it out for the other 2 spots.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Hwnrdr,
James wanted out of Cleveland/ Ohio. Eff Him!
Pu$$y! Can’t win, so he needs Wade and CB to help him get a ring.
Pu$$y!
May 17th, 2012 at 7:59 am
@244, yep according to Tafur’s recent tweet.
May 17th, 2012 at 7:59 am
250.Raider O Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 7:58 am
Hwnrdr,
James wanted out of Cleveland/ Ohio. Eff Him!
Pu$$y! Can’t win, so he needs Wade and CB to help him get a ring.
Pu$$y!
Well, he tried once and nada so far! I don’t think he will get passed either OKC or SA!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:00 am
Heck, they may not get passed Indy! LOL
May 17th, 2012 at 8:01 am
Thats what otas are for.. These dummys dont stay in shape. They dont run enough on there own and when the real camp opens they pull everything. Push em hard dennis. I read we’re running much harder this yr.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:02 am
I want to watch OKC and Heat in the finals. Spurs are too old.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Heck, they may not get passed Indy! LOL
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@Hwnrdr
the Heat will get past the Pacers. write that down
just hope it doesn’t go to 7 games. that would be embarrassing, like the Denver/Lakers series last round.
However – the Pacers were probably the hottest team to finish the regular season. They went bananas after the All-Star break!!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Spurs and Boston are old.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Neither one of those guys are as good as michael jordan or magic johnson were..
May 17th, 2012 at 8:05 am
Got my buddy coming into town this weekend.
My first date with Mary Jane in almost 6 months!!!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:05 am
Terrelle Pryor, Raiders backup quarterback, told Sports Illustrated he sold his football pants at Ohio State in order to pay the rent and heating bill of his unemployed mom and sister.
“I felt like I was doing God’s work, in a way,” Pryor said.
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@Kentucky
old news??
May 17th, 2012 at 8:06 am
Reports are that these OTA’s are the “crispest” since the Gannon era. Nice to hear.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:07 am
That video was useless. I made it to 1/3 thru…lame.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:07 am
The heat need help.. Just like LA. Incomplete teams.. They have superstars so they have a chance but..
May 17th, 2012 at 8:08 am
is this what happened to Florida Pete ??
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-03/pythons-swallow-whole-deer-in-florida-6-million-tab.html?cmpid=otbrn.sustain.story
May 17th, 2012 at 8:08 am
It’s early, but I’m willing to throw Sreeter in there as WR#5 assuming Murph is cut. He’s been impressive so far. Hope he doesn’t pull a hammy.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:09 am
GG Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 7:38 am
The player pictured next to Pryor is Eddy Carmona, UDFA, Kicker/Punter
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Now I can sleep!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:10 am
Raider O Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Spurs and Boston are old.
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yet still awesome
May 17th, 2012 at 8:12 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:05 am
Got my buddy coming into town this weekend.
My first date with Mary Jane in almost 6 months!!!
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SWEET !! enjoy sir and welcome back to the
GREEN PARTY !!!!!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Raider O Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 7:40 am
It’s the thuggish ruggish bone!
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used to love bone thugs lol
May 17th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Boston owns miami
May 17th, 2012 at 8:14 am
I’ll take an aging Celtics team getting one last ring over the up and coming Thunder. (Who I expect to be dominant for the next 5-7 years) Go Old people!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:15 am
Marks hair Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:13 am
Boston owns miami
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yeah they match up well
May 17th, 2012 at 8:15 am
Well a game 2 win in the 2nd round of the playoffs doesn’t really count as a torch passing moment either.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:16 am
It hurt so bad watching kobe & blake hand the series to okc last nite.. One of thr biggest chokes in laker history.. Tuff morning..
May 17th, 2012 at 8:17 am
268.R8ER MIKE Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:12 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:05 am
Got my buddy coming into town this weekend.
My first date with Mary Jane in almost 6 months!!!
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SWEET !! enjoy sir and welcome back to the
GREEN PARTY !!!!!
LOL, I thought he was talking about that one certain red haired chick!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Boston owns miami
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hate to say it, but this is true!
Miami better win their series and hope Philly prevails, too
May 17th, 2012 at 8:18 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 6:41 am
IS THERE A LIMIT ON HOW MANY USC QB’S U CAN HAVE ON 1 TEAM? IF THERE AINT THERE SHOULD BE..
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LOL
good point, Dirt Lot
wait, no… sign John David Booty !!!
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There it is.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:18 am
Spurs are old, but they have a perfect mix of “old” vets and young guns! And their bench with Captain Jack is better than most teams starters! They will be hard to beat!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Good stuff, don’t know if this was posted:
The Oakland Raiders took the field for the second day of Organized Team Activities (OTAs). These were the first set of practices to include the rookies and the veterans and gave the players an opportunity to work on plays and chemistry on the field. “I’ve liked our effort,” said Head Coach Dennis Allen. “I think our guys are flying around, they’re working hard. What we preach is to get a little better every day which is what they’re doing, so I am pleased with the guys’ effort.”
“It’s just the second OTA, but just a really good chance for us to come out and work on all of the little things we’ve been working on in practice and the meetings and the playbooks,” said QB Carson Palmer. “Just a chance to really get on the field and run around and make some plays.”
Palmer continues to be excited about working with RB Darren McFadden, who was injured during in the same game in which Palmer debuted. “He caught a screen today and did something that probably not anybody else in the league can do,” said Palmer. “You can’t watch him, in my position [as quarterback]. You’ve got to go through your possession, your footwork, your hand placements, and then do the bootlegs and not turn around to see what he does. That’s the hardest thing for me right now, is you want to watch him because he’s so electrifying and he can do so many different things. It’s been great to work with him.”
McFadden has moved past his injury and is excited to be back out with his teammates, running full speed. “I’m going out there playing like it never happened,” said McFadden. “I’m not going to worry about it. My thing is just go out there and play hard. I can’t control the things that happen when you get tackled; I just go out there and play hard every play.”
In addition to working with McFadden and the veteran receivers, Palmer was particularly impressed with the Raiders fifth round draft pick out of Arizona, WR Juron Criner. “Made a couple great catches,” said Palmer. “I think he proved that if you give him a chance, he’ll go up and get it. So he’s an exciting young guy. It makes other guys at the same position realize that there’s going to be a lot of competition there. So the thing he has to do is continue that and carry that through the rest of these OTAs.”
Criner impressed the veterans and the coaches during practice. “I think every day he gets a little bit better,” said Coach Allen. “He’s learning more what to do, so I was pleased with the way he practiced today. It’s not a whole lot different than what we saw on him on tape in college. So that’s what we expect out of him.”
Criner was confident after the second day of OTAs and wants to have the same success every practice with the Silver and Black. “I feel like it was a good practice, but that sets the tone for how I need to practice the rest of the time here, years to come,” said Criner.
Palmer emphasized to Criner the importance of not being content with one good practice, but using it as a standard set for every practice. “That right there sets the standards,” said Criner. “You expect nothing less from yourself, and [Carson Palmer] was just telling me if you go a practice without making a play, you should be mad at yourself because you expect to do that day in and day out.”
Criner is taking full advantage of his time with Palmer and listening to his advice. “He’s just been bringing me along,” explained Criner. “You know he’s been around for awhile, he’s seen plenty of young players that show up and think they arrive and then they start to fade out. He was telling me that I need to have that consistency, day in and day out.”
Veteran DT Tommy Kelly sees potential in a few of the other Raiders rookies, draft picks DT Christo Bilukidi and DE Jack Crawford. “They’re big and raw. They’re young boys,” said Kelly. “The more they play, the more they’ll pick it up. I was trying to tell them today just put your hands on somebody. You’re 6’5”, 6’6”, 320-something pounds. Might as well use it. It looks like they have the tools to play on this level.”
The team was encouraged by the fact that it was a seemingly penalty-free practice. “The good thing is there wasn’t a lot of false starts and silly penalties, and that’s something that coach came in on the first day and really harped on,” said Palmer. “We’re not going to beat ourselves; we’re not going to give up the yardage that we’ve given up in the past. It’s good to see that we’re changing up snap counts and doing different looks and formations. Penalty-free day and that’s always good, but a lot of football to go, a lot of OTAs left and a lot of work to do.”
Coach Allen has a lot he wants to accomplish during OTAs with the overall goal of getting better each day. “I’m looking for guys that know what to do, they know how to do it, how we’re coaching them to do it, and they can execute it under pressure,” said Coach Allen. “So our guys are doing a good job, they’re working hard to try to get better. That’s really, at the end of the day, that’s what we’re focused on.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:21 am
The spurs can beat okc, its a great match up.. TP is in his prime
May 17th, 2012 at 8:22 am
I like this:
Veteran DT Tommy Kelly sees potential in a few of the other Raiders rookies, draft picks DT Christo Bilukidi and DE Jack Crawford. “They’re big and raw. They’re young boys,” said Kelly. “The more they play, the more they’ll pick it up. I was trying to tell them today just put your hands on somebody. You’re 6’5”, 6’6”, 320-something pounds. Might as well use it. It looks like they have the tools to play on this level.”
May 17th, 2012 at 8:23 am
OKC is not going to beat the Spurs.
Indiana vs Spurs
Complete snoozefest!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:23 am
I am correct that today is the day of the McClain trial?
Is it just a one day thing?
I would think there’d be someone from Oakland media covering the goings on?
May 17th, 2012 at 8:25 am
RR,
Yes. It was posted here a few days ago.
Keep up the great work.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Thanks jdb
May 17th, 2012 at 8:27 am
271.HairyBush Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:14 am
I’ll take an aging Celtics team getting one last ring over the up and coming Thunder. (Who I expect to be dominant for the next 5-7 years) Go Old people!
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Fk the Celtics! Go Thunder!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:28 am
282.J Hill Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:23 am
OKC is not going to beat the Spurs.
Indiana vs Spurs
Complete snoozefest!
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That would be hilarious! Wouldn’t pull ratings greater than a mid-season Cubs game!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:29 am
HB,
I used to live in Ohio. I worked at a friends beer & wine drive thru, and they used to come buy alcohol and blunts from us.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Celtics and Spurs.
Old people rule.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Vegas,
If you can’t smoke trees in NM, Then WTF can you do? Don’t say work on the garden.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:34 am
No wonder you people like the golden girls and you don’t want people to have opinions.
You People are OLD!!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Then WTF can you do?
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Blog and watch a lot of sports on TV, sprinkled in with some golf, and lots of Green Chile’s on my food.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:36 am
Trying to go watch Man-Ram play in ABQ this Saturday, and can’t find 3 seats together.
Selling out a AAA game is almost unheard of.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:38 am
http://www.decaturdaily.com/stories/Tapscott-McClain-made-threat,95906
Tapscott: McClain made threat
May 17th, 2012 at 8:38 am
And it keeps getting better. McChump apparently approached the victim a couple of months ago and said he’d be “coming for him” after the trial.
http://www.decaturdaily.com/stories/Tapscott-McClain-made-threat,95906
If this is true, McKenzie needs to cut him now so we can just move on.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Unfortunately, RoLoser McCrap is an example of Reggie’s & DA’s biggest burden: Purging the Al Davis out of this team. That’s why I have tempered expectations of the 2012 season. Hell, it may even be a multiple-season project. Patience Nation…Patience.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:40 am
wow! if proven, how can you not sever ties ASAP
May 17th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Not in MM! lol
May 17th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Dakota Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:27 am
271.HairyBush Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:14 am
I’ll take an aging Celtics team getting one last ring over the up and coming Thunder. (Who I expect to be dominant for the next 5-7 years) Go Old people!
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Fk the Celtics! Go Thunder!
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I like the Thunder and would cheer for them 1 more ring for the mean green!
random note: anyone notice the color coded crowd for OKC game? You only see that in college sports mostly.
those fans don’t have many team to cheer for in Oklahoma so they do it right.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:41 am
Raider O Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:29 am
HB,
I used to live in Ohio. I worked at a friends beer & wine drive thru, and they used to come buy alcohol and blunts from us.
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ever stike up a conversation with Bizzy?
May 17th, 2012 at 8:42 am
HairyBush Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:41 am
Raider O Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:29 am
HB,
I used to live in Ohio. I worked at a friends beer & wine drive thru, and they used to come buy alcohol and blunts from us.
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btw, my state needs a drive thru liquor store!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:43 am
If I was living in NM, I would have a great garden. Pool, nice music, a cold drink, working on the garden, and smoking like there is no tomorrow.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:44 am
HairyBush Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Dakota Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:27 am
271.HairyBush Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:14 am
I’ll take an aging Celtics team getting one last ring over the up and coming Thunder. (Who I expect to be dominant for the next 5-7 years) Go Old people!
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Fk the Celtics! Go Thunder!
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I like the Thunder and would cheer for them 1 more ring for the mean green!
random note: anyone notice the color coded crowd for OKC game? You only see that in college sports mostly.
those fans don’t have many team to cheer for in Oklahoma so they do it right.
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this is supposed to say: I would cheer for the Thunder against most teams eccept for my Celtics.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:44 am
259.Just Fire Baby Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:05 am
Got my buddy coming into town this weekend.
My first date with Mary Jane in almost 6 months!!!
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JFB Mary jane is kind of an unusual name for a guy IMO but whatever have fun. lol
May 17th, 2012 at 8:44 am
My sources say that on the night of the incident at the gym Slowlando went after Tapscott, but a duffle bag got in his way and Slowlando could not shed the bag’s block, and then once Tapscott was past him, Slowlando got out of breath and quit chasing Tapscott and then yelled for his friends to go after the guy, but it was too late and the dude got away.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:46 am
where is Bcz?
any way we can cut ties with McClain “for cause” and avoid the enormous cap hit?
anybody heard if he has any such claus in his contract or think we’ll try to recoup some money from him like Al Davis did with JaWalrus ??
restructure TK & DHB. extend Seabass & Shane. cut Slow
cap would be fine even if we didn’t come to terms with a long-term deal for Branch imo
May 17th, 2012 at 8:47 am
JFB Mary jane is kind of an unusual name for a guy IMO but whatever have fun.
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LOL……yeah after re-reading that, I guess I could have used a few more words to make the point a little clearer.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:48 am
HB,
I don’t think so. That was 14-15 years ago. I can’t remember. lol
May 17th, 2012 at 8:49 am
If I was living in NM, I would have a great garden. Pool, nice music, a cold drink, working on the garden, and smoking like there is no tomorrow.
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No pool (too expensive for how little I would use it), the garden is progressing nicely, entertainment system is on point, got a bar/side server fully stocked……..but not smoking.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:49 am
I wonder if there’s any corroboration for this latest incident. Did someone else hear this threat, or at least see McChump approach the victim?
Again, if this is true, we need to just cut ties with McBosworth immediately.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:50 am
repost:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-03/pythons-swallow-whole-deer-in-florida-6-million-tab.html?cmpid=otbrn.sustain.story
nobody bothered to check this out ???
freaky!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Rockstar,
I like your line of thinking there, terminate for cause.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:50 am
I wonder if there’s any corroboration for this latest incident. Did someone else hear this threat, or at least see McChump approach the victim?
Again, if this is true, we need to just cut ties with McBosworth immediately.
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@Duck
Cincy will claim him off waivers. they love trouble makers
May 17th, 2012 at 8:52 am
Why does this latest report not shock me?
May 17th, 2012 at 8:54 am
Like I said….Burris starting MLB for the 2012 Oakalnd Raiders.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:54 am
RIP Donna Summer
May 17th, 2012 at 8:54 am
If we can get Rolando to terrioze the field like he does his hometown, we might be on to something!!!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:55 am
317.Just Fire Baby Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:54 am
If we can get Rolando to terrioze the field like he does his hometown, we might be on to something!!!
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If Slowlando could carry a gun and his buddies on the field with him, he might be of some value.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:55 am
wow
May 17th, 2012 at 8:56 am
If Slowlando could carry a gun and his buddies on the field with him, he might be of some value.
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That dude throwing the punches had some size to him, maybe he can be a TE prospect.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:56 am
Nice bro. Pools are very expensive here. I don’t blame you.
May 17th, 2012 at 8:59 am
306.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:46 am
where is Bcz?
any way we can cut ties with McClain “for cause” and avoid the enormous cap hit?
anybody heard if he has any such claus in his contract or think we’ll try to recoup some money from him like Al Davis did with JaWalrus ??
restructure TK & DHB. extend Seabass & Shane. cut Slow
cap would be fine even if we didn’t come to terms with a long-term deal for Branch imo
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It is VERY unlikely that we would be able to recoup any of the bonus money paid to Romac. If we cut him, it is going to cost us big money. As we sit today cutting Romac would put us over the cap… it would be cheaper to suspend him without pay for the year.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:02 am
Threats? Thats like j-walking in alabama
May 17th, 2012 at 9:02 am
We did it with JaMarcus and it’s time to take our medicine with McClain. Even if it hurts. There has to be some way to recoup some of the cap hit for misconduct. Just has to be a way.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:03 am
It is VERY unlikely that we would be able to recoup any of the bonus money paid to Romac. If we cut him, it is going to cost us big money. As we sit today cutting Romac would put us over the cap… it would be cheaper to suspend him without pay for the year.
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nice, Bcz!
give him the Jerry Porter treatment.
suspended for “conduct detrimental to the team”
May 17th, 2012 at 9:03 am
Bcz24 Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 8:59 am
It is VERY unlikely that we would be able to recoup any of the bonus money paid to Romac. If we cut him, it is going to cost us big money. As we sit today cutting Romac would put us over the cap… it would be cheaper to suspend him without pay for the year.
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We couldn’t suspend him without pay for the year. Only Goodell could do that. We could suspend him four games w/o pay.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:03 am
He made these threats in March. Oh boy Rolando, you can’t fix stupid!
May 17th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Slowlando and Russell….I am so glad we drafted such high character guys!
Al hit on a couple of hard working dudes in DHB and McFadden, but then he missed wildly on these two. How did those life-long scout slugs that were just fired miss all the signs? Or, how did they fail to make Al realize these dudes were garbage?
May 17th, 2012 at 9:06 am
If you want an above ground pool, you can buy one from my buddy on his ebay store and I will ship it to you (Ebay store: Dirt cheap pool supplies). For under $2200 you could get yourself a 27′ round above ground pool package (this includes shipping). They include everything you need but the water to get swimming. Its all brand new stuff, not used. Just an fyi if in fact someone were to be looking for a pool.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:06 am
@ McKenzie
give your old buddy Art Shell a call and ask him how this suspension thing works!
Porter got suspended 4 games just for running his mouth …
May 17th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Al hit on a couple of hard working dudes in DHB and McFadden, but then he missed wildly on these two. How did those life-long scout slugs that were just fired miss all the signs? Or, how did they fail to make Al realize these dudes were garbage?
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Well at least in Romacs case, his coaching staff lauded his professionalism and work ethic non-stop leading to the draft. I never heard anyone question his character… but after he was already a Raider then those reports started to trickle out…
May 17th, 2012 at 9:08 am
look at Bcz, the marketing master!
watch for Sully to come here and debate with him about it, hehe
May 17th, 2012 at 9:09 am
Portet, I’m sorry DMAC (hippie) & O (Kentucky)
May 17th, 2012 at 9:09 am
We couldn’t suspend him without pay for the year. Only Goodell could do that. We could suspend him four games w/o pay.
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Actually yes you are correct. I forgot about that garbage rule. In reality though, it would be far cheaper (cap wise) just to simply leave him inactive on game day than to cut him.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:09 am
One yr to prove it McClain, if not try to trade him to a team that runs a 3-4 and get somethin, schit I’d take a 5 th rndr and score another Moore or Criner.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:10 am
331.bcz24 Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 9:08 am
Al hit on a couple of hard working dudes in DHB and McFadden, but then he missed wildly on these two. How did those life-long scout slugs that were just fired miss all the signs? Or, how did they fail to make Al realize these dudes were garbage?
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Well at least in Romacs case, his coaching staff lauded his professionalism and work ethic non-stop leading to the draft. I never heard anyone question his character… but after he was already a Raider then those reports started to trickle out…
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Then the scouts were not doing their jobs….the dude hit another student, or some guy, with a car…..can’t hide that.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:11 am
We’ll probably suspend McClain for 4 reg season games and then Goethel will get placed on I.R. before the 2nd preseason game …
sure hope that 7th round rookie we just moved to ILB can play!!
Stupar to the rescue?
May 17th, 2012 at 9:12 am
Lawrence Taylor is auctioning his SB ring. Current bid is at 38k, and the ring is valued 60-80K.
Stop smoking crack LT!
May 17th, 2012 at 9:12 am
DEATHROW 55 Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 9:09 am
One yr to prove it McClain, if not try to trade him to a team that runs a 3-4 and get somethin, schit I’d take a 5 th rndr and score another Moore or Criner.
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If this latest allegation is true, I don’t think anybody would even give us a 7th-rounder for him. Threatening a defendant before a trial is crossing the line into “too stupid to live” territory. Who would want that on on their team?
May 17th, 2012 at 9:12 am
332.RaiderRockstar Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 9:08 am
look at Bcz, the marketing master!
watch for Sully to come here and debate with him about it, hehe
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Right. He will tell me how I am ‘boasting’ of my customers product or something… lol
Im not trying to sell anything, I just saw a few people mention pools being expensive, and pools are my business. Thought I could hook some of my nation brethran up! I get no compensation for it.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:13 am
If you could have any raider in the locker room to give Romac a good ass beating to put him in check who would it be. I’d have Seymore !
May 17th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Portet!!
May 17th, 2012 at 9:13 am
I think that’s the answer: Put him as a healthy scratch for all 16 games and a warning to the others. It’d be worth the developmental spot that would open up at ILB for somebody.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Thank you Bcz. I appreciate the info and your help.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:14 am
Might want to wait and see if McClain is convicted before talking about how long he will be suspended.
I know the NFL has suspended players like Pacman Jones without convictions, but I don’t think Slowlando has the type of history for that to happen…..maybe next time he pulls this crap, but not this time if he isn’t convicted.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:14 am
http://whnt.com/2012/05/17/rolando-mcclains-co-defendant-pleads-guilty-agrees-to-testify-against-him/
Co-defendant agrees to rat out McClain. Doh!
May 17th, 2012 at 9:14 am
Then the scouts were not doing their jobs….the dude hit another student, or some guy, with a car…..can’t hide that.
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Well, that scouting department wasn’t replaced because they were just too good to retain ya know.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:15 am
Im not trying to sell anything, I just saw a few people mention pools being expensive, and pools are my business. Thought I could hook some of my nation brethran up! I get no compensation for it
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@Bcz
I know man, I was just messin witchoo
May 17th, 2012 at 9:15 am
http://whnt.com/2012/05/17/rolando-mcclains-co-defendant-pleads-guilty-agrees-to-testify-against-him/
McBosworth’s co-defendant just turned State’s.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:15 am
DEATHROW 55 Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 9:13 am
If you could have any raider in the locker room to give Romac a good ass beating to put him in check who would it be. I’d have Seymore !
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Lamarr Houston
May 17th, 2012 at 9:16 am
Meanwhile, I see Guest and I are both following Jerry Mac’s Twitter feed…
May 17th, 2012 at 9:16 am
341.DEATHROW 55 Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 9:13 am
If you could have any raider in the locker room to give Romac a good ass beating to put him in check who would it be. I’d have Seymore !
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Maybe some Full Metal Jacket style justice at training camp?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCNqKrX1sx8
May 17th, 2012 at 9:16 am
guest123 Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 9:14 am
http://whnt.com/2012/05/17/rolando-mcclains-co-defendant-pleads-guilty-agrees-to-testify-against-him/
Co-defendant agrees to rat out McClain. Doh!
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dumbazz Mayor McCheese may never suit up again…
May 17th, 2012 at 9:17 am
It’s all good Duck, I think the evidence is going to steamroll McClain. He’ll have nowhere to hide. Sucks to be him right now. What an idiot!
May 17th, 2012 at 9:18 am
There’s gotta be a new post coming soon with all this McClain news feeds.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:19 am
Then the scouts were not doing their jobs….the dude hit another student, or some guy, with a car…..can’t hide that.
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rest assured, the scouting dept had all this intel, and some that we will never know.
In spite of it, we took this guy.
2 Bama’s in a row that let the NATION down.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:19 am
I know the NFL has suspended players like Pacman Jones without convictions, but I don’t think Slowlando has the type of history for that to happen…..maybe next time he pulls this crap, but not this time if he isn’t convicted.
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I thought Rapethisburger was the only player ever suspended before a conviction?
Romac’s pending charges aren’t very severe in the state of Alabama. I doubt if he gets more than 4 games, and he may get as few as only 1 or 2 games. The Raiders can tack their 4 games on to whatever Goodell levies though.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:20 am
I think the evidence is going to steamroll McClain. He’ll have nowhere to hide. Sucks to be him right now. What an idiot!
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@G123
RoMac needs to find the next Johnnie Cochran!!
May 17th, 2012 at 9:20 am
McCheese < BRL
May 17th, 2012 at 9:21 am
Romac’s pending charges aren’t very severe in the state of Alabama. I doubt if he gets more than 4 games, and he may get as few as only 1 or 2 games. The Raiders can tack their 4 games on to whatever Goodell levies though.
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So based on bama law, how much time can he get?
How much is it going to cost him in lawyer fees etc to get off?
May 17th, 2012 at 9:21 am
McClain’s charges in the Al I think don’t even carry jail time…. He will be back in the NFL by october. As much as we dislike his character, he is still an NFL calibur player, and plenty of teams could find a spot for him, IF we even cut him
May 17th, 2012 at 9:22 am
I doubt if he gets more than 4 games, and he may get as few as only 1 or 2 games.
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@Bcz
I think you’re right. Worst case scenario would be a 5 game suspension, reduced to 3 games after an appeal with the NFLPA
May 17th, 2012 at 9:22 am
Just like it felt like a brand new day and relief when we cut JaSizzurp, it will be a day to celebrate and breathe a deep breath of satisfaction when we cut RoMac.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:23 am
Bcz24 Says:
May 17th, 2012 at 9:21 am
McClain’s charges in the Al I think don’t even carry jail time…. He will be back in the NFL by october. As much as we dislike his character, he is still an NFL calibur player, and plenty of teams could find a spot for him, IF we even cut him
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If there were no jail time involved, why did his co-defendant (who was charged with less serious crimes) just plead out to 90 days in jail?
May 17th, 2012 at 9:23 am
New post.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Looks like McClains co-defendant actually got 90 days for the assault charge, but I think even the plaintiff stated originally that McClain didn’t hit him, he just threatened him and held the gun to his head. I guess we will find out in a few hours.
May 17th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Until we get a suitable replacement i am not cutting anybody including McCheese. Hopefully one of the guys we have emerge as a viable replacement…
May 17th, 2012 at 9:27 am
Slowlando can still get out of this….the jury will be told that his “friend” just cut a deal, so his testimony will be looked upon skeptically. Especially if he told the police a different story at the begining, it will impeach his credibility as a witness.
The “victim” has a financial incentive to blame Slowlando, so his testimony is shaky too….and I am willing to bet the “victim” might have some prior history that might impeach his credibility
too.
Slowlando still has decent chance, just from what is being reported.
Now, the state might have other witnesses from that night too that have not been reported on…..then he might be sunk.
I am still shocked that firing a gun near someone’s head is just a misdemeanor lol….in most places that is aggravated assault. It would be an attempt by physical menace with a deadly weapon to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily harm.